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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-03
ELLIOTT-SEALS MARRIAGE ANNOUNCED

A wedding in which interest centers is that of Miss Eleanor Rebecca Seals the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Robert L. Seals, to MT. Herman G. Elliott. The ceremony. was performed at the home bride Monday with Dr. w. R. Hendrix officiating, in the presence of only the immediate families.
 Mir. and Mrs. Elliott left for a wedding trip to North Caroline, after which they will be at home in the Claridge- Manor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-03

better of wife's methods when | got back. DOROTHY DIX. Dear Miss Dix: What would do if you were married to a big, sfr1 husky woman, who wouldn't get up get your breakfast? I have to q mine and take my wife's to her in D Then she gets up and goes off in car and spends the day gadding ar0u The only meal she pretends to cook supper. and she buys most of thafI the delicatessen. JOHN Answer: r4e
 I would tell her that I was g0ifj off and get divorce, and mar me a wife who would get my bxes fast for me. There is no req why a man should support q man who is a lazy loafer, whV down on the job and refuses
 her part. If I were a ma wouldn't do it.
 DOROTHY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-03

NEAR MISS DIX: I am a girl of 9 and have two suitOrs. One
 of them is very good looking and is snave-mannered sort of chap. His business prospects are not favorable. The other . an is home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-03

THE sHEEREST OF PARSOLs
 Very feminine is parasol of blue net completely covered with ruffles of the same sheer material.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-03
OIICHl

Mrs. Newlywed-I'll take a pair of pajamas, and charge them, please.
 Clerk-Whom are they for?
 Mrs. Newlywed (hotly)-My hus- band, of course!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-03
Dorothy Dis's Letter Boz

What Qualities To Look For In Tue MG, You Mdrry-Ldolizimg Mother Alter Marriage-The Cure For A Lazy Wife Aud Some Advice To The UnfortNndte Husband.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-03

better of wife's methods when H} got back. DOROTHY DIX.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-03

salary after years of poverty. WOn- der what it has done to ,him?"
 q always kind of liked Rocky" Ar tie Billings unused out aloud. "He had grit and pathetic look in his eyes and he seemed so grateful at being let play with us, kids in our yard. My mother would give him cookies and once or twice she sewed up his clothes when they threatened to depart from him en- tirely. guess we were about the only real friends he had in Exburg, come to think of it.
Phillips County herald., 1924-06-05
GRANT AUTO DEALER
DIES SUDDENLY IN OMAHA

Friends and relatives of Louis Gas
tineau were shocked Wednesday
morning when a message was receiy
ed by his mother, Mrs. r. L. Cooper,
stating that he had died that morning
in Omaha.
The following account of his death
is taken from the Omaha World Her
aid, printed last night:
"A man, dead at the wheel of an
automobile parked infront of the Ar
cade hotel, 1915 Douglas street, es
capped notice Of scores of people. on
their way to work yesterday and pas
sersby during the night. 1t was not
until shortly before S o'clock that Al
bert Kahn owner Of the hotel, looked
into the car and discovered the body.
HPapers in the clothing, identified
the man as L. W Gastlneau, about
As, automobile dealer OF Grant, Neb.
A police surgeon said death probably
was caused by a heart attact or apo
plexy.
Frank johnson. clerk. in the hotel
recalled that he saw the car drive up
about II Tuesday night and the driy
er sounded the horn, but he had given
no heed to it.
The emergency brake had been set
and Gastineau's foot was on the
brake pedal The dash. light was
burning, but the headlights appar-
emily had burned out Police said
Gastlneau probably felt himself
stricken. steered into the curbing,
stopped. and sounded a signal for
help but died unable to attract any
ones attention Grant Tribune Sen
tinel.
Phillips County herald., 1924-06-05

MIR. and Mrs. Harry Martin Sunday
evening they took Harrys' daughter
Clara home with them for a few days
visit.
John Walgren started for Waunita
Monday morning to visit his brother
Woody and family, with the condition
of the roads in Nebraska 1t is doubt
full II he will get there.
Ralph Miller and family went home
with Frank Martin for dinner Sunday
Carneal johnson and family and
Arveil Stoner went home with Mr.. and
Mrs. Jaycox for Sunday dinner.
Harry Martin and family ate dinner
with Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Martin
Sunday.
Roy Martins daughter Mabel is on
the sick list.
If you want to really know how
much to appreciate Colorado roads
just take a trip in Nebraska ways,
Cleve Scott and Mrs. Clark and
their boys spent Wednesday evening
with Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Eickele.
John Walgren expects to make a
trip to Shugar City this week to see
his mother and other relatives.
Leo Walgren. John Barbour and Mr.
Damewood took hogs to market Mon.
One of the Leo Walgrens children
have been sick with what they think
must have been the mumps.
Arviel Stoner spent Friday even
ing in the home of Carneal Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tomlin spent one day
last week with Mr. and Mrs. Borland
Mrs Damewoods sister and children
returned to their hame in Loveland
Sunday
Phillips County herald., 1924-06-05
USES BAG OF DIAMONDS
AS CIGARETTE "MANkIN'S'

Wild shouts came recently from
one of the stages at the Thomas
H. Ince studios in Culver City,
calf, where "A man of Action" with
Douglas MacLean in the principal
role, was being filmed
Who's being murdered now in
front of the camera?" demanded
the overworked property man of an
assistant cameraman who came plum
ging out OF the inclosed stage.
Someone's going to be muf'
dered in the back of the camera If
they don't find them diamonds
SOON" shouted the cameraman.
Those trays of real sparklers
Mr.. Ince rented down town."
"All of 'em. They're gone"
Where were they?"
Doug MacLean had them in a
tobacco bag Someone asked him
for the makin's' and Doug
handed over the tobacco bag with
the diamonds in it. Now he can
remember who got the bag. s
awful. They We searched every
body from the nightwatchman at
Phillips County herald., 1924-06-05
Paoli News
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Charles Platt made business Wis
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Humphrey and
little son left last Thursday for Litch-
| field, Nebr,, for visit with relatives
and friends in their former home. Mr..
Humphrey erturned Wednesday of
this week, Mrs. Humphrey and little
son remaining for further visit.
Miss Oline Helland, of Holyoke, is
spending a few days here visiting
with her cousin, Miss Eva Sederblrg,
during the absence of Mr.. and Mrs,
Humphrey.
A social was held at the Presby-
terian church last Thursday evening
complimentary to the new members
of the church and also for some Of
the old members who are leaving.
Mrs. Charles Platt spent the week
end visiting at the home of Mr..
Platt's parents at Fleming.
The Kehoe family moved into the
Goddard residence last week.
Miss Evaline Turvey spent the past
week visiting with her aunt, Mrs
Nate Williams,
Mrs Bachelor visited several days
last week with her mother, Mrs. Gan
semer at Holyoke.
Miss Birdie Porter was HaxtuD
visitor, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Johnson were
Holyoke visitors Saturday
Some of the Paoli men spent De-
coration day fishing.
The Paoli base ball team played a
practice game Saturday afternoon in
preparation for the game with Wages
on Sundy fternoon.
The Misses Ctherine and Margaret
Johnson, of Holyoke are visiting at
the home of their uncle and aunt, Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs r. n. Williams were
Julesburg visitors last Sunday.
J. E. Youtsey Fairfield merchant.
was a business visitor here Monday
and Wednesday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Cnet Seaman are
moving to the Jones residence.
Mrs. l. ]. Taylor returned Tuesday
from a business visit to Denver
Z. Brundige was elected as one of
our new members of the county high
school committee.
Mrs. NJ. II. Harmon entertains the
ladies fthe Dorcas society on We'd
nesday OF this week.
Phillips County herald., 1924-06-05
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We have had over two inches Of
rain the past week. The ground is
we'll soaken and in good condition for
growing crops when the weather gets
warm, the crops are late and people
are late in getting them in. There are
a few who did not finish listing last
week
There were 126 In attendance at
Sunday school and several came In
late for the chlldrens' day program.
The children did well in the program
The school house was nicely decorated
in white and pink The dinner was
one that all eIoyed Everyone had
a splendid time visiting and enjoyed
a portion OF the afteroon In singing.
Clifford Harte and wife we're among
those who were Sunday dinner guests
Of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Davis OF
Lamar
Herb Briggs and family called on
Phillips County herald., 1924-06-05
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Mr. and Mrs. c. A Fulscher and
son, Kenneth. took supper at the home
of Mr. and Mrs z. w Wagner, Tues
day evening The evening was en-
joyed in cards and music, a very
pleasant evening being spent by all.
Mrs. c. A. Fulscher and son. Ken
meth left for Denver where they will
reside and this fall Kenneth will
enter the High school at that place,
Mr. FuIscher will visit a week with
friends at Omaha before he leaves for
Denver. then the family will take a
trip into the mountains fishing and
sight seeing before they go TO house
keeping Their many friends wish
them the best OF success in their
new home.
Mr. and Mrs. o. Van Meter and
Mr. and Mrs. c. A. Fulscher and son.
Kenneth, went to Holyoke Tuesday
evening to attend a meeting Of their
dancing club.
Mr.. and Mrs. o Dorm entertained
Thursday evening at 6 o'clock
dinner in honor OF Mr. and Mrs. c.
4. Fulscher and son. Kenneth. Those
who shared in the pleasant occasion
were: Mr.. and Mrs, Zimmerman.
and Mr.. W. Y. Riffenburg,of Holyoke
Later in the evening several other
friends came to enjoy a session OF
Rook. All spent a very pleasant eve
ming
A great many socill gatherings
were given Mr.. and Mrs. c =. Fulseh
er and son. Kenneth. before they
departed for their new home in Den
yer
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Fulsoher and
son, Kenneth took supper Saturday
evening with Mr. and Mrs. ]. sohm
idt. a very enjoyable evening was
spent by all.
Phillips County herald., 1924-06-05

Ben L. Garman, Holyoke attorney,
stopped in Haxtun last Friday on his
way to Colorado Springs where ne
attended the Democratic convention
held there last Saturday for the pur
pose of selecting delegates to
the convention at New York City
Avery 7. Searle, Haxtun attorney was
also one of the delegates from this
county that attended the convention.
-HaXtun Harvest
Phillips County herald., 1924-06-05
NEWS OF OUR NEIGHBoRS AS
TOLD BY THEIR EDITORS
DIR. NC KNIGHT MARRIED

Word has been received this
week that j. II. Mcknight and Miss
Helen Norris of McCool Junction
were married at the latter place last
Friday. Mr. ard Mrs. Mcknight will
spend a short honeymoon III Denver
and other points before re eturning to
Haxtun, They are expected to arrive
here the latter part of this week.
--Haxtun Harvest.
Phillips County herald., 1924-06-05

left in it but few clinkers."
The camraman took out cigarette
paper nd tilted the bs. A handful
Of diamonds ran out into the paper.
Five minutes later all was serene
on Daylight Stage No,2- The diam
onds had been foun.
"a Manof action at the Peerless
theatre next Saturday.
Phillips County herald., 1924-06-05

the film vault down to the fellef
that runs the buzz saw in the
carpenter shop. They been runnin'
me ragged for the last half hour.
Got the makin's and a match?'
The property-man pulled out a
familiar little bag with round tag
from his hip pocket. Here's some
Durable Bull" he replied. "Nothin
Phillips County herald., 1924-06-05
Retlrement.

II is In retirement that one feels the
preciousness IL genius ana friendship.
as one hears best In the silence of the
night the sound OF tie sea or the song
OF the nightingale.
Evening star., 1924-05-18

EEAR I7y3 EYE ST. Nw.-IARGE GARAGE
suitable dry storage, storing cars or viii make
ideal auto laundry, $40.
Near Sth and Lamont sts. n.v.-Priyate he'll
low tile garages. s..
Rear $500 10Th ST. n.w-one car space ip
brick garage, So.
WILLIAM S. PHILLIPS.
18th and SITS. NV. Main 1900.
Evening star., 1924-05-18
AUTO STORAGE.

SHEEHAN'S GARAGE.
1888 I. 81. n.w,-Space now available fol
dead storage at Ss miner rates. Tel. Frank
lin 5617. 19s
Evening star., 1924-05-18

: BRIGHT ROOMS AND BATH; WELL. tll'
nished; all outside: southern and eastern 81
posure: in highest. coolest psri OF ciy' 81
n,d floor. near both car lines: 1Sjh Ini
wyoming ave cheap. Apt. 8. @12a 18th 81 70
Evening star., 1924-05-18

IOHN +. DONOHOE & SONS
n. 40 18th ST. SCI csr............. 81 20
Kings ct, Sc, No. Isl car.......... 500
T. 10 7th st. Sc. No. Ii csr........ 800
r. 334 18th st. SCI car.............. $40
r So T. at. SCI Observation-Disclosures. $50
r. 130 1Ith ST. n.e.-I car........... 100
f. 1851 ST. Sc, Ne. 2-I car. .......... 100
T. l47 n c. ave- SCI csr............ 500
r. 1S2 1ith ST. ne. 4 ear........... 500
R. g31 10Th st Sc. L 1car............ 500
r 3I3 9th st. SC, No Al car........ 500
n 40 East Capitol st. No. Ii car. 500
r aI4 1T ne No o-l car. r....... 800
r. 73s 9TH st. SEE cax 500
f. r39 r ST se-l car............. 10 90
n. 6S3 u at. Sc, No. q csrs........ 900
co4 Arthur pl NV cars. IL. 90
Evening star., 1924-05-18

BACHRIlOE APARTMENT: AI,TRAcFiN ~ >
furnished; large room, private bath, eIeFa
and maid service: opposite 10 Metropo' po'''S
CYuh. available at once: very private. ~
onirs Sunday Albany Apt. IL. or janitnr
Evening star., 1924-05-18

THREE LARGE. BBAUTIFui. ROOMS,
kitchen and bath: being redeeorstrd: 'o'
rIIded: sa5. Call bet and II am. SUNDAY
Az ali day Monday 26ls Cathedral ave
Evening star., 1924-05-18

p.,t -Fnrnished apsrtment: second hoor'
rooms. private bath: private stairwsy "h
trance: gas range. refrsera,or- sink in sitci
6-eress cooker telephone: detached Drtvs' n
home: large yard plenty shade: radio se,'s
one half square east of Georgia ave. car ,In'
garsse nearby. Rent, H0o mOhth. "
Evening star., 1924-05-18

VIII. TRANSFER LEASE OF 3 ROOM
Kitchen and bath apt. in good NV. sess."h .'-
rent, $50: TO purchaser Of 1nIni.uee al :" r
fee: leaving city; aFaliso'e 'une
Evening star., 1924-05-18

NAVAL OFFICER WILL sUBLET COM
pletely furnished seven-room apartment
greatly reduced rental. for whole or part ~
Summer Columbia road near Oonnecticut ave-.
TeIephona Potomac 21c2.
Evening star., 1924-05-18

nm ST. NV, APT. s2-s RooM>
kitchen, bath. porch nicely furnished soI
-, aYroSure. to admits: June II To Oct. I
Evening star., 1924-05-18

18th ST. NEAR K ST.-BRAUTTPULLY PCE
nished 5-room housekeeping apartment;
bat tbs balcony: seventh floor. exclusive. mo-
eyD ant house June 10 Oct: SD month
Evening star., 1924-05-18

IRVINGT0N, 1881 T ST NV. AFi h1
rnons hath s45 month to party ou! d.
furniture: s195.
Evening star., 1924-05-18

e428 18Th Sr. NV. APT. 1oI-DESIRABLF
four rooms and bath. or will share apt. "a
mornings or after pm Adams 24I
Evening star., 1924-05-18

51o, NT PLEASANT ST.-DEIIGHTit
80 south. exposure: pri. entrance porCh'
su.-' L;t nri hath. Col. 6f1l W
Evening star., 1924-05-18

IN WE'LL LOCATED APT. HOUSE, Dk
IightfuI front apartments. and room
kitcbenette, bath: porrh.
4 choice unfurnished rooms. bath; am:
reasonable West A07-
Evening star., 1924-05-18

1875 CALIF. ST. N.W.-BOVELY hooN
and bath. h. W. floors; very convenient 'o'"
.ian call Col alo.
Evening star., 1924-05-18

$50 18th ST. w-DHIG HTFUL4 AIRY
LIGHT apartment, . and rooms each. Sleeping
norcb hath kitchenette: reasonable rent.
Evening star., 1924-05-18

3-room housekeeping apartment, with bath
Also a-roon housekeeping apartment furnish
ed; single rooms: moderate rental. Call 12os
Sth ST.. after pm.
Evening star., 1924-05-18

if46 PARK RD.-3 ROOMS AND PRlFAi
ha tn every modern convenience. seiect n"'-
luIf
Evening star., 1924-05-18

ONE ROOM. HAIL AND BATH CoHPLE5rE =
ly furnished: rent, 81. 30; 500 cash. 81
I,a Chsstietoa: ouly $50 TO pm. lsA
Evening star., 1924-05-18

cs4I 18th ST N.W.-Roon, confeftsbly fur.
nished. cool, a.D.L Col. Ala. 10
Evening star., 1924-05-18

BEAUTIFULLY AND ELABO. FIR. RMS
and bath: summe rates. kedrick. Apt. shi
1S0I sf Available June ! l9s
Evening star., 1924-05-18

Ig5 MARYLAND AVE. N.E.-ESTIRE FLOOE
rooms kifchenette: sink. gas range; FUR
nished cnmnlete: heat and light: AI.J0.
Evening star., 1924-05-18

18th AND NEWTON SITS. NV ROOM
kitchen and bath, atfrsctiyely furnisbeSi
Northbrook Courts. Phone Col. 162s-w 70,
appointmeat
Evening star., 1924-05-18

THE WOODWARD. APT. 3O2-AITKACT1VF p
Furnished .rroom apartment at unfurnished d
rental $3.50 per month; possession a. any
time Phone North 1874.
Evening star., 1924-05-18

J4I0 ilth ST. E.w.-Nice room for tvo girls
girl wants rooMmste; pafler. piaAo. elec
trieity, phone, Lh.k. and laundry privileges
s1s noetb; bomelike. North 3131. l6e
Evening star., 1924-05-18

ONE ROOM AND BATH APARTMENT. NON
on Sth floor, with southern -
posure Price So per mo. 1914 18th st.
VIM H. SAUNDERS CO, INC.
fz2s K AZ w Realtors Main 1915 :
Evening star., 1924-05-18

sos TAYLOR ST N.w.-LARGE ROOM AND
kitcbenette furnished for Housekeeping hot
water, electricity, unlimited phone. Col. 81
Evening star., 1924-05-18

MOUNT PLEASANT-REATTIFC VIEW
park: . large rooms, kitchenetfe. tie hath
instantaneous hot water: extra Sarge closets
airy Ight. strictly choice. BIZ lsth n.M. 2Ns
Evening star., 1924-05-18

TWO OR THREE LARGE. LIGHT. AIRY
nicely furnished rooms. kitchen and bath
ami: rent reasonable 2633 Adam- Nili
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-23
CURB OIL STOCKS RISE
UNDER BRISK TRADING

NEW YORK, Sept. 2S.-'rrading
in oil stocks on the New. York Curb
exchange today was in the largest
volume of the week. Prices OF
standard and independent issuse
were generally higher. Vacuum Oil
moved into a new high for the
year at So In continuation If The
forward move which has been in
progress, with few set backs since
the first OF August. Demand for
this stock has been particularly
urgent since acquisition by the com.
pany OF valuable oil acreage in
Texas, from which 1t Is expected TO
get enough crude oil to meet the
full requirements Of the company.
Prairie Oil and Gas was up ~
points at 200 and the popular
standard oil issues were all frac-
tionally higher in the early trading.
A number of the public utility
and industrial stocks added Uoler-
ately to the substantial gains ac.
quired on Monday, among them be-
ing Gillette Razor, up points to
a new high at 800; Ward Baking B
at 3515, a new high for the year;
American Light and Power up at
4S6; Dubilier Radio at 81; United
Light and Power at 4355 and Ware
Radio at PAX.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-23
Attest NEWS AND QUOTATIONS OF THE FINANCIAL MARKETS
Local Shocks
FURNISHED by.w. B. Hibbs q c
Gar IFyN

"a SALES.
Washington Gas 6s-$2OO0 1009s
$4,000 iOO3s. $200@1OOal.
Capitol Traction Co.--10@92, 100
90, 10@92, 10@92,. 20@S2.
Washington Gas Light-5@50 10
@50, 10@5O. 800
Washington Railway & Electric.
pfd. --12@76.
American Security q Trust Com
pany-6@3
AFTER CALL.
Washington Railway g. Electric,
pfd.-6@76.
Money-Call loans, s and 9, per
cent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-23
Al. B. Meeting.

The awarding of cash prizes, mu.
0lc and dancing, viii feature the
graduation exercises tonight Of the
Washington Chapter. American In
etitute of Banking. The session
will be presided over by H. W.
Burnside, president, and the pro-
gram will include:
Presentation of diplomas by v.
B. Deyber, president of the Dis.
trict Banking Association; presen(a.
ton Of the Washington Clearing
House. prizes by H. ". Haynes.
chairman of the Clearing House As.
seciation; presentation Of the
Charles j. Bell prizes by Charles
q. Bell, president of the American
Security and Trust Company; IA
talk on the work of the institute ~
George o. Watson, president of the
Liberty National Bank; an outline
Of the activities of the organization
for the year, by HI. w. Burnside,
president of the Farmers and Me-
chanics National Bank. 3 go
The clearing house prizes are for
honor members of the graduates
from the one.year elementary course,
q " 0AAGu " LlC lHICS CtsIt
sisting Of SIS, SIS and $40 in gold.
The prizes awarded by Mr.. Bell go
to the three highest graduates from
the two-year standard course and
also consist Of $685. SIS and SO in
gold. .
After the business session there
VIII be music, refreshments and
dancing. Committees of the Wash.
tngton chapter have worked hard to
put this opening night over big and
their success Is assured. r, Jesse
CLANCY, chairman of the educational
committee, has lined UP members in
the work to be done in the matter
Or enrolment at tonight's meeting.
This committee is composed OF
Grace M. BROMLEY, Donald Cam.
eron, John l.. Copelan, F, H. Cox.
James c. Dulin, jr., Judith M. Fish.
burn, F. M. Garnet. j. r. B. Gold.
ney, Robert T. Hfghfield, r. Hunton
Leith, Ellsworth Meyer, William. r.
Nagel, c. F. Schatz, Lois A. White
and Florence M. Willer. T. Hunton
Leith, chairman of the WAYS and
means committee, aided by L. w
SeaIer, H. j. Seeley, f. p. II. Sid.
dons, W. H. Taylor and r. B. Wight
reports. much progress in work Of
making up the budget for the com.
ing year.. 0o'''
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-23
PUBLIC UTILITY
.ST0CKSLEAD
TRADING
Slight Gains Made by y. S.
Steel and Other Indus
trial Leaders

NEW YORK, Sept. &c. - With
transactions again declining and
trading confined to the market lead.
ers price changes in the stock mar.
ket were mostly fractional In the
early trading today.
The return of speculative interest
to the public utility stocks was
signalized by a stronger market for
North American; Consolidated Gas.
United Railways Investment pre-
ferred and other stocks in that
group with gains in the maximum
Of 2 points.
Slight gains were made also in
first prices Of American Can. United
States Steel, Baldwin, American
Smelling and others Of the indus
trial leaders as well as in the lead
ing rails and specialties, most of the
latter being under sponsorship of
bullish pools, by whom their mar
ket movements are closely super
vised. Some Of the oil stocks con-
tinued their moderate rise, the best
records being made by Royal Dutch.
Phillips Petroleum and the Stand
ard Oils, while Sinclair and Cosden
OOb0, OAL "a Ooo0tOs
The half-yearly statement of Cos
den & Co., issued today, made a
good comparison with the same
period last year, but crude oil and
gasoline prices have been much
lower since the first of May. The
second half of the year will furnish
a real test to all the oil companies
of the country.
Lower rates foY time funds and
super abundance Of call money
characterized the money markets.
The cotton market was dull. pend.
ing the publication Of the Govern
ment's report at noon, Trading in
some stocks was retarded by reason
Of important dividend meetings Of
boards of directors later in the day.
Foreign exchange markets were
steady; bond market strong. Wheat
prices advanced about cent q
bushel on the Chicago board of
trade, but corn was irregular with
September down ~ cents a bushel.