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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-10-05

Some Mere FailmPoo.
"CRE and there have been
minor failures. Rube Lut-
IKE has not been entirely
successful with the Cleveland In
dams and neither has Homer
Sunnna. Glenn Wyatt has shown
himself an ordinary backStOp
after getting sway to . good
Sammy Hale has disappointed
Connie Mack and 90 has Fred
Heinach, the southpaw pitcher.
Del Pratt has been q dead one
with the Tigers. He II probably
through as . major Lacquer.
Bib Falk and Ray Fish have
been forced out Of the White
Sox lineup after complete trials.
Baby Doll jacobson will hardly
be with the Browns another sea-
son, his hitting has almost disap-
peared.
Everett SCOTS legs have weak.
ened TO such an extent that,
though he Is with the champions,
already rumOrs have him retirinG
from baseball after the approach.
ing world series.
It has been q tough season foH
some Of the boys, but 80 is every
other season. Year after year
comes the long list Of retiring
athletes, either after successes OF
following brief failures. The
campaign Of 1929 is no different
from any Of the others.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-10-05

Passed balls Echang, 8; Holman,
bats either right IS LETT handed.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-02
w Pirate Versus Public Ownership

The Seattle newspapers OVERLOOKING with controversies
corning the merits dement's of public and private ownership
Seattle with strife the question of proper ownership of
the The members of the legislature scrappng
the rights of municipalities to distribute surplus outside
of corporate limits The favore argument of the antpubc
ershp organ that publicly property being exempt
places additional burden upon other property Pure bunk An
appeal to prejudice
Arthur Brisbane recently said that the express companies had
THE carrying mails would % to send letter
1.-THE continent The NewsRecord few weeks quoted prom
nent authority that had New York city retained
possession front the income from docago charges would
pay every the of municipal government and real and
personal property would be free Who truthuly ques-
Ition these statements They absolutely true,
Seatle port is expensive operate and offers so little
Ito the taxpayers why does the Admiralty line desire to burden it's
sef ownership Proper management Of seaes port will
furnish funds go long way the conduct of city and county
Ipenses.
The city Seattle charges very low for city water IND
private ownership would undoubtedly be much higher Granting
plant of the value of several million dollars is tax free
at present much better off would Seattle water users he If they
paid year and several dollars water
en2 The applies down the line, matter whether
lit electric street railways when bought right
ports Publicly owned utilities be as efficiently managed as
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-02
POSTAL SERVICE USED
SIX CENTURIES AGO

Marco Polo the Venetian travel
er, about 1880, reporte dthat let
tiers We're carried by riders on
horses throughout the Chinese en-
pire, He estimated there We're
then 10000 post offices and 200,-
900 horses.
The post offices were stationed
about % miles apart, and served
the purpose of inns for travellers
as well as providing relays for
mails. This condition existed I'M
til the twelfth or thirteenth cen
fury.
The postal system of Peru, when
the Spanish first knew it, was well
established on all the great routes
that led to the capital.
All along these routes, small
buildings were erected, at a dis
tance of less than five miles apart,
in each of which a number of run
ne1s or chasquis, y as they were
called, were stationed to carry for
ward the dispatches of the govern
ment.
The dispatches We're long strings
of quimpus, peculiarly knotted
according to a code resembling
the Morse alphabet for biography.
These "quimpus" were wound
about the waist of the runner, who
was also uniformed to show his
official errand.
Frequent relays m a d e great
speed possible, and the usual rate
was $50 miles day,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-02
1928 FUEL SUPPLY,

During 1922 the nations coal
output ran something short of a
half billion tons, or about two
hundred million tons less than the
five year average.
Fuel oils have been used as the
chief substitute for coal and water
power has been invoked in every
possible case for the use of the
public utilities.
The unusual demand for cleo
trio current since June Of last year
leads to the belief that central
stations will be taxed to capacity
during 1923. 1t is estimated that
capacity during 1923 and with a
corresponding demand for coal,
The best advice of fuel experts is
toward utilizing water power as
far as possible and practicing Zig
id economy until production and
transportation problems shall have
been solved to a point that will
bring supply and prices down to a
stable level.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-02

The good ship, Vashon Horticultural Society," was officially
inspected Tuesday evening by residents after that ven
cradle had been drydocamost ogottenfo several years
The barnaces scped from the hull rigging installed and
the whole thing made ready for the big splash il will
ally launched Tuesday evening, March will be re-
eruted for that and captain and purse selected
from those present The first cargo the vessel viii
be the plans for the agricultural and fair to be held
some time this coming fall The good ship will be the
NJ A. hall the first and third Tuesday evening month
Every who at her arrival will the
Voyage and all future have and will be full pleasure
profit The vessel going require keep
navigating and all those who wish her well furnishing
that requisite
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-02
Helping the Farmer.

In these strenuous times when the farmers products
low price and much of his operating expense much
at was during the period and should be
nanc HIM properly that he be able conditions still
be able to remain upon his This statement be instantly
met with the reply that the farmer being hepd that there
local banks to finance him. that federal private
capital will advance his farm that he ample ample
means from various with which finance himself this time
But that facY Western Washington conditions which are
to be dealt with in this brief article considerably different
those other sections This part of the peoped with
ers OF small means residing largely small The great
y OF these people have secured tract land payments and
then with scany capital have gone the try
home Since the beginning of the period banks
have frightened down retty largely because change of policy
on the part of the national banking departmen
loans not made unless secured by first real mortgage The
man buying his farm has nothing offer the banker
security Then the federal land bank which great boon
many farmers does not loan unless the land pretty largely
developed and capable of immediately and the best the
loans SMALL the small farmer cannot borrow from that
He left to call private capital which often takes its toll
from the borrower Not only high interest rates attend such loan
but frequently bonuses that result little short
Then live stock and loans origin avail
liable stocmen and farmers in other of the state
mot for the type of farmers of Western Washington From this
mary of affairs would that the farmer of this
froned with serious condition He is
There should be solution of the problem There should be
whereby the settler the small farm might obtain assistance
ito enable him become producer At present his only salvation
lis to leave the farm the part of the year and seek employment
whereby he may little carry the development
work Under these conditions the progress slow that times
the farmer becomes discouraged and finally abandons his efforts to
make home Vashonauy has of such armsfarms that
should be peopled with happy, prosperous folk.
Why federal state aid for these peope If farmer does
title his property, he might well be allowed loan
equal his equity therein with the absolute understanding that the
money devoted the development of the land Long time loans
thus made would enable farmers not only buy seed for immediate
but purchase plants berry bushes and for
improvements produced by the and sold low
price and owned land clearing outfits leased at low fig
would much towards enabling the settler of small to
quickly become producer.
But when it considered that enemies constantly attacking
the federal land bank which quite well established ndeavo
Ito again strange hold the farmer be
how nearly impossible favorable legislation matter
of this kind However voters beginning to think along con
srucv lines and going demand that the interests
people and the big interests be considered
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-02
Troubles,
(By Uncle john

There wouldn't be no troubles
if people didn't tell 'em,-but
some amt satisfied, unless they
speak what's befell EN-. You
Ketch a chimney-corner full Of
weather-bound commuters, and,
nineteen out of twenty, you would
class as trouble-shooters.
The Wilder Hanks has got
case of chronic Indigestion The
neighbors knowed it all around,
afore they asked question. She
passeled out her inner pangs 10
every saint an sinner, till most
of 'em has got afeard to eat their
Sunday dinner!
And old Bill Sipes has croaked
about rheumatics inhis system, till
none of us can understand how we
have ever missed 'em. In fact 1
limp a few myself, right after
Sipes' visit,-It may not be the
rheumaticks, - but what the
thunder is it?
wish they'd pass a law begosh,
that hit the trouble-slinger,
any common legal josh, but a
regular humdinger! ia want a
law to functionate-a little short
of KILN '.-Though if it took that
sort Of fate, | reckon I'd be willin'.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-02

No decent person will regret the decision of the director of the
department agriculture travelling carnvals from
this The against this ydraheaded monster
nugated by the Country Gentleman having its effect all
the United Vice. graft the that
tend the carnival company Their evil effects felt community
The prizes offered the gambling games the
cheap given the public have long been nuisance dec
people that these be eliminated there oppor
tuny fair offer the patrons something of eu
catonal and uplifting nature
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-02

ing for 1000 or 1900 miles more
luring 1923. 1t is estimated that
$l50,000,000 will be spent in this
country during the next ten years
in equipping present steam roads
with electric power and it is claim
ed that 125,000,000 tons of coal
will thereby be annually saved.
The ultimate plan of electric pow
er production contemplates the in
ter-connection of all great gen
Grating stations, which will largely
be constructed near to coal mines
or at water power sites.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-02

The NewsRecord believes that Northwest as well as the
entire nation the way prosperity. Every
modify that the farmer produces has value its pro-
ducon profitable than for years Stocks wheat
and "copper" those barometers of prosperity bespeak
ahead Prospects good for better fruit prices Lumber GO
ing strong The Northwest help but profit Vashon Maury
island will prosper with other communities But profit pros
per- plans produce
the capacity This work. but work and
happiness
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-02
ELEcTRIFYING TRAINS.

Electrifcation of American rail
roads is well under way. With a
total mileage Of electrified roads
in the world, 1867 miles, this
country already has nearly one
half, or l,607, and with 375 elec-
trio locomotives. Plans are in max
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-02

those under private ownership Public ownership pays no taxes
but its dividends large the savings
erp big cash dividends its stockholders comparative
ly small tax.
And the writer of the above holds adicaim or
socialism.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1923-03-02

To the home gardener; Shine
the shovel and sharpen the hoe for
ii will soon be time to go.
Evening star., 1923-01-19
ny wILLIAMF. HEFFERNAN.
Received by Priv

NEW YORK, January .19.-Mining
stocks assumed the place of active
leadership in today's curb trading,
although price changes in this de-
partment were not all on the side of
advance. Elsewhere the market was
extremely irregular. Realizing sales
accounted for declines in number
of recent favorites among industrials
Demand for a few special stocks con-
tinued undated and these were
pushed forward to new high levels
Goldheld issues among the low
priced mining shares were actively
bought during the first half session,
but realizing sales in later trading
brought about a recession Fortuna
Mining continued one of the active
leaders and held to its top prices well
into the afternoon. while National Tin
gained ground on reports that pool
operations had been renewed in the
stock.
Reports that CRANKY Consolidated
Copper Mining Company is negotiat-
ing to take over certain properties Of
the Canada Copper Corporation had no
effect upon the latter stock. CRANKY
has called a special meeting of stock
holders for February s and will vote
Evening star., 1923-01-19
SHEEP RAISING EXPANDS.

CHICAGO, January 19.-There were
approximately 80 per cent more
sheep and lambs on feed on January
l. 1928, than on January 1, 1922. ac-
CordinE TO the estimate issued to-
day by the division of crop and live
stock estimates of the United States
bureau of agricultural economics.
This compares with an estimated in
crease of 20 per cent on December l,
1922. above December /, l921-an in
crease due to enlarged feeding opera
tionS in Colorado and western Ne
braska and TO increased supplies at
feeding stations adjacent to Chicago.
Evening star., 1923-01-19
Chaser Company Dividend.
Dinner Program Complete.

All is in readiness for the dinner to
be given Jointly by the District Bank
ers' Association and the Washington
Stock Exchange at the New Willard
Hotel tomorrow night.
Chairmen of all committees have been
busy at work completing details of the
affair. which, according to those in
charge. will surpass anything of the
kind ever attempted in Washington.
Senator Reed Smoot of Utah will be
the only selected speaker on the pro-
Rra I'M
Evening star., 1923-01-19

NEW YORK. January 19.-Follow-
ing is a list of today's highest, lowest
and 2:45 prices for the most active
bonds and stocks dealt in on the New
York Curb Market:
Evening star., 1923-01-19
COMMODITY NEWS
WIRED STAR FROM
ENTIRE COUNTRY

JOPLIN, Mo, January 19.-An the
old and proven ground in southwest
ern Missouri lead and zinc fields are
covered today with drills blocking
out new ore bodies. Fifty drills are in
City, which territory was virtually
abandoned three months ago.
AKRON. Ohio. January 19.-The
rubber plants here are operating at
50 per cent of capacity today. Produc-
lion at present is slightly in excess
of demand, but manufacturers are
. building "A reserve to meet spring
calls. Most plants arc expected 10
continue present schedules until sum-
mer when they will be increased.
KANSAS CITY. January 19.-The
opening of the new Washburn-Crosby
Hour mill here has given Kansas city
22,15O barrels of -four a day and max
ing this the third largest milling
center in the country.
SAN FRANCISCO. January 10
state agricultural officials declared
today that preliminary figures conf
piled by them indicated that the
farmers of California would put 20
per cent new acreage under cultiva-
tion this year.
ATLANTA. Ga, January 10
Threats to halt construction of
number of scfreal buildings have been
made in the city council unless better
prices for building materials are Of
fercd.
NEW ORLEANS. La, January 10
Local cothing merchants hold widely
divergent opinions today as to the
value Of clearance sales in mems
clothing. The heavy weight clothing
trade this year was of small proper
| tionS, and some take the view that
| this was not helped by the recent
sales, as many customers withheld
purchases until the bargain prices
were announced
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. January 1a.-
The state plant board of Florida
dealt a blow TO the setting out of
large tracts Of satsuma oranges this
year by continuing the quarantine
against DOM site plants on account
Of alleged Importation of infected
specimens.
FORT WORTH. Tex. January 10
Wheat is holding up well today. de-
spite the dry winter in this section.
At some points on the south plains.
however. wheat is being plowed un-
der to make ready for cotton plant
ing.
PITTSBURGH, January 19.-COal is
strong today. due to a revival of buy
ing, especially for eastern account.
un-of-mine steam coal has sold at
1915 and 81 mine. with slack sales
at the lower figure. By-product and
gas coal is quoted at S475 10 So mine.
Car supplies are still irregular.
Evening star., 1923-01-19
NEW YORK CURB MARKET
Received by Private Wire Direct to The Star Office.

an authorized increase in the capital
Stockholders will he asked to au-
thoriZe directors to use whatever
amount of new stock is necessary to
take over the Canada Copper Cor
poratiOn.
The continued Improvement in the
situation of the crude rubber market
and talk of IA readjustment in tire
prices was reflected in brisk advances
in Goodyear issues.
Goodyear preferred opened 4l2
points above the last sale of the pre-
YiouS day, while the prior preferred
gained points Goodyear common,
however, failed To share in the inn
provement IntercOntineutal Rubber.
although not active, gained substan-
tally
Statements that Phoenix Hosiery is
earning al the rate of 80 per cent on
the $i000.000 per cent preferred
stock outstanding resulted in rise
to new high record for the common
stock. Glen Alden Coal was again
active ana gained > points at one
time. but profit taking bgought about
reaction in the late dealing.
Motor stocks were called upon TO
absorb rather heavy realizing sales
for a while. but were taken up again
in the afternoon. StutZ Motor was
Il leader and was in active demand at
top prices. Durant issues bore their
share in the late upward movement.
Evening star., 1923-01-19

ATLANTA. Ga, January 10
Threats to halt construction of
number of scheel buildings have been
made in the city council unless better
prices for building materials are of
fercd
Evening star., 1923-01-19
Money to Loan

Secured by first deed OF trust on real estate
Prevailing interest and commissions
Joseph l. Weller hiS. b29 wash; s,h !; . 'S Trust
Evening star., 1923-01-19

SAN FRANCISCO. January 10
state agricultural officials declared
today that preliminary figures COM
piled by them indicated that the
farmers of California would put 20
per cent new acreage under cultiva-
ton this year.
Evening star., 1923-01-19

KANSAS CITY. January 19.-The
nrening of the new Washburn-Crosby
Hour mill here has given Kansas city
eleven plants capable of producing
FL $50 barrels of -four a day and max
ing this the third largest milling
center in the country.
Evening star., 1923-01-19
LIFE INSURANCE UP
rs PER CENT IN DECEMBER
BY the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, January 19-Life in
suranCe bought by the American
people in 1922 exceeded by . per cent
the total purchased in 1921, it is
shown in a report filed with the United
States Department of Commerce by
the Association of Life Insurance
Presidents.
New life insurance paid for last
year, as shown by reports of forty
companies, totaled $6,383.415,S70, as
against S56S7, 7,417,359 for 1921.
December was the conspicuous
month last year, with s710.S00,000 of
new insurance bought, a gain of 25
per cent over the total of 1863, 600 900
in December, 1921.
Evening star., 1923-01-19
EXCHANGE
LESS DEMORAL|zED
London Conditions Improved. But
Marks Fluctuations Still
Shows Nervousness.
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press
LONDON. January 19.-The London
foreign exchange market was less
demoralized today but the erratic
fluctuations of the mark indicated
continuation of much nervousness
among financiers The mark today
started AZ a figure well under yester-
days close, and at noon stood at
SO, 900 to the pound sterling, or $4,000
Thursday.
French and Belgian franc quota
tions also were steadier at 1890 and
77.15 francs to the pound, respectively.
Evening star., 1923-01-19

$4,000 Life Policy, $43.85
Esta bli.hed 1885. Asset. q over M ssSO, ,ooo. 90
III. LIE ROY GOFF
Tnyurance-AH Branches
Room 6I0. Woodward Building M $40.
Evening star., 1923-01-19
FEW VIRGINIA APPLES.

NEW YORK, January ~ Especially.
Receipts of barreled apples were
moderate from Western New York
and the Hudson valley. while those
from Virginia were light. Northwest
ern boxed apples were also light The
market for fanciest offering was
steady but dull for ordinar
Evening star., 1923-01-19
Cities Service Earnings.
Washington Stock Exchange
SALES.

SALES.
Capital Traction as-S1 ,oo0 at s7l4, 81 900
At 91L $1,000 at 97I4, $1,000 at 97i4
Capital Trartion-3 at 1881 at iO31s, S
a. 1o3'?. = at 1922. at 1n3ia.
Washington Ewy. & Flee. pfd.-10 at 1914
70 at 13ii, 10 nj 75i4 10 at 75A, 81 at 1914
at 1855, 3 at 7J3s
Mcrgenthaler linotype at 1854. at
AFTER CALL
Chesapeake and Potomac Tel 5s-sI 900 at
P71a.
Washington Rwy. { Elec 4s-S1 900 At 727.
Money-Call loans. ) and s per cent
Evening star., 1923-01-19
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.
(ouotatIons furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Coz
By the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, January 19.-Foreign
exchanges firmer. Quotations Gn
cents): Great Britain, demand, 4665 81 !;
cables, 4.66B; 60-day bills on banks,
AGA 11-16. France, demand, .O6661k
cables, .0667. Italy, demand. .04S3;
cables, .04S312. Belgium, demand,
demand. .OO0061; cables, .000062. Hoi-
land, demand, 1888; cables, 1862.
Norway, demand, 1852; Sweden, de-
mand, .2690; Denmark, demand, 1887;
Switzerland, demand, 1871; Spain,
1851; Greece, demand, .0123: Poland,
demand, .000031; Czechoslovakia, de-
mand, .027S; Argentina, demand,
.3737: Brazil demand, 1I62; Mon
treaI 9S 1916.
Evening star., 1923-01-19
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
SF(ITRI'rY g1,nRAEE fnMpAN

SECURITY STORAGE COMPANY.
We, the undersigned, the president and a
ma jority of the board of directors of the Sc
curity Storage Company, Incorporated, Of
Washington, ID. C., do hereby certify that the
capital stock OF the said corporation is
$500,0O0 all Of which has actually been paid
in, and that there are existing debts to the
{. a ASPINwALL.
President.
Il. +. SAUL.
WM J. FLATHER,
W. s. tORBI,
CLARENCE +. NORMENT.
Directors.
|, CHARLES r. RAVENBURG, secretary
of the Security Storage Company, InrOrrorat
ed. OF the District Of Columbia, do hereby
swear that the facts stated in the above Ger
tIfcate true 20 the best Of my knowledge
and belief. CHARLES l.. RANENBUKG.
Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me. a notary
public in and for the District of Columbia
this 18th day of January. A. ID. 1923,
(Seal.l PAIL ALVEY, Notary Public.
lMF commission expires Feb. .. 1922