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The Washington times., 1924-02-18
CROP IS
REPORTED
AMPLE
Commerce Department Estl-
mates Cuban Yield at About
a,6Oo,o 900 Tons.
BY international News Service.


Cuba's cane sugar production for
the 1923-1924 season will reach ap-
proximately $500, 600 tons, according
to estimates received by the De-
partment of Commerce and made
public today.
That is about the 1922!4923 crop,
described as ample although not Of
record-breaking proportions"
Prices which took a spectacu-
lar rise in the United States last
spring, are about 5.75 cents a pound
at the beginning of the Cuban sugar
grinding season, compared to an
average Of STOP cents for the seven
months ending November, 1923, the
Department of Commerce learned
Effect Felt Here. ~
Cuba furnishes most Of the cane
sugar consumed in the United
States. Prices of the Cuban Crop
and other conditions Of the market
on the island have a big bearing
on prices in this country, it was
understood.
Speaking Of prices, bulletin Of
the department on the Cuban
Economic Situation" said:
Sugar, the barometer of Cuban
prosperity, is quoted at a more
than satisfactory price of about SIS
pound as the new grinding season
opens. Expectations as to later
prices are reflected in quotations OF
futures, which up to next July do
not for any month fall below ACC
cents"
1t was observed that the low
record for last year was 4.19 cents,
in August, and high, $50, in May
The fact that on reaching cents n
pound at Havana, Cuban sugars are
subjected to an additional MANI
featuring tax, influences the main
tanning Of prices below that level,
according to the bulletin.
Mills Financed.
Indications that new capital has
been invested in Cuban sugar pro
duction is seen in the Commerce
Departments statement that mos
OF the mills that were financially
crippled twelve months ago have
been extricated from that trouble
more or less completely and have
been financed to degree that has
permitted repair Of equipment anu
general reconditioning, as we'll as
allowing the advance Of necessary
money for planting and better cult
vation." 3
Stocks Of old-crop sugar remain.
ing in Cuba are insignificant aly
diminishing daily, it was stated.
With the prices apparent,
certain to rule,l according to III
report, sugar mills should have
profitable season. >
Unfavorable weather condition
in the two eastern provinces j.
Cuba, after effects Of two years Il
neglected cultivation and the pos
sible inroads of the mosai
disease are said to initiate againsi
any great increase of the susI
crop over the 100000 to $3.50, O09
ton predictions.
Tobacco, the other money cron''
OF Cuba, win approximate the 1922
1923 yield or about 100000 bales.
the Department Of Commerce wa.
Informed. Much Of the Cuban TO-
oacco comes to<(the United States
The Washington times., 1924-02-18
Commodity Market News.
BY international News Service.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1S.-Openings
OF fancy worsted goods for fall are
being made today by the American
Woolen Company, and independent
companies will open with exhibits
of similar goods later in the week.
The American Wooden Company is
showing fabrics for mems fall wear.
including silk mixtures, vigoureaux.
pencil stripes and herrin bone. Many
or the numbers are new and prices
are practically on last years basis.
The TALL business of the woolsn
goods manufacturers is satisfactory.
bookings already made running from
40 to- Is per cent Of the fall out.
put.
The decline in prices of cotton
goods came almost simultaneously
with a considerable increase in or.
ders for finished goods. Business
Is not on satisfactory basis, ac.
cording to the reports of leading
distributors, but there is decided
improvement over three weeks ago.
The weak spot in the cotton out
look asises from the fact that con.
sumption in this country is stead
lily decreasing, while the raw cot
ton, now being imported, is held
at the ports of receipt, and not
entering into immediate consump.
ton. Mill demand in New Eng
pand is so small that some Of the
more important mills are operating
at 80 per cent capacity.
Price declines have taken place
in the last two weeks In cotton
yarns, dress ginghams and fancy
fabrics, as result of which busi-
ness lin some lines was stimulated,
and goods moved out from jobbers,
who been holding them for
some the.
The cause of the sharp rise in
prices or linen goods is the UMPIRE
cedented pressure for quick delivery
on dress linens
The Washington times., 1924-02-18

Oil Stocks.
FURNISHED by w. B. Hibbs & Coz
The Washington times., 1924-02-18
Local Stocks.
FURNISHED by W. B. Hibbs & Coz

FURNISHED by w. B. Hibbs & Coz
SALES
Washington Railway & Electric COM
20@71, 20@71.
N. & w. Steamboat Company, 10@217.
Washington Gas Light as OF Saturday,
1O@50.
1876, 10@156, 10@156.
After call-Washington Railway and
Electric common, 1O@71.
Money-Call loans, 8 and 6 per cent.
The Washington times., 1924-02-18
Chicago Grain Market.
BY Cosmopolitan Nows Service,

CHICAGO, Feb. 1s.-Grains were
practically unchanged at the open.
ing today.
Wheat started " cent lower to
v cent higher, with offerings
limited and some scattered buying
on the strength in New York.
After the opening, offerings in.
creased and buying support was
found inadequate.
Corn started unchanged to II cent
higher, but buying was limited and
scattered commission house selling
followed. Locals also sold after the
start.
Oats opened unchanged to II cent
higher, but eased off later with other
grains. Trade was nominal.
Provisions were easier, with few
orders in sight.
Opening prices here were:
Wheat-May, $1.1O% Oil: Julv
H.1Oh @1.1OsS; September, $i.1O%6
LOS. "V
Corn-May. sO@sO1kc; July. sou an
SOAc; September. sOXc.
Oats-May,, 4S@4Shc; july. &c.
Rye-May. 72itc.
The Washington times., 1924-02-18
PRINCETON ALUMNI ASK
PRESIDENT TO BANQUET

President Coolidge today was in.
vited to attend the Princeton Uni
versity alumni dinner at the New
Willard Hotel, March 8, by Oliver
Metzerott, an ex-president Of the
alumni organization.
In rendering the invitation, Met
zerott reminded the President that
the Chief Executive had sug.
gested that certain relics Of John
Witherspoon when presented to the
Government be turned over to
Princeton University with which
the historic figure was prominently
identified.
The Washington times., 1924-02-18
Chicago Live Stock.
FURNISHED by w. B. TIibbs G Co
Hogs.


Receipts. $4,000; market, 10 to 1bc
lower. Bulk, s.so97.2O; top. 7.so;
1.05@7.25; lightweight, 6.80@7.20; light
lights, 5;sO97;1o: heavy packing sows,
smooth, 6.20&6.40; packing sows rough,
6.SOQ6.15; pigs. 4.50@6.5O.
Cattle.
Receipts, % OOO; market. steady to
strong. Choice and prime, 1856 @11.65
medium and good, 8.5O010; good and
choice 1o.50@l2; common and medium,
1000; cows, S.60@7.5O; bulls, 1000 $50.
Gamers and cutters-Sows and heifers,
2.2b Q5.b0; Gamer steers, 4.OO@7.6O;
veal calves Digit and handyweight).
1;Oo@ll.60; feeder steers, 7.0O@T.75:
and heifers, s.o0@5.5O; stocker calves
S.00@5.50.
Receipts. $4,000: market, ESQ higher
Iat lambs 14.oo@I5:2s; lambs. cuiis
1850; ewes S.5O@9.SO; ewes, culls and
12.50@13.75.
The Washington times., 1924-02-18
New York Cotton Market.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1S.-Heavy
short covering and speculative buy.
ing lifted futures from As to SO
points higher at the opening of
the cotton exchange today. Senti-
me''t was influenced by firmer
Liverpool cables and the much i'm.
proved technical position.
March opened at 31.55, up As
points; May at 1905, up so points:
July at 1880, up so points, and
October at 27.40, up so points.
The Washington times., 1924-02-18
Seat on d. @. Exchange.

C. J. Gockeler. vice president Of
the District National Bank, was to.
day admitted to membership on the
Washington Stock Exchange at a
meeting Of the board Of governors
Of that body.
The Washington times., 1924-02-18
"I'M NOT CANDIDATE FOR
ANYTHING" Al SMITH SAYS

ALBANY, N. Y, Feb. 1S.-"I am
not a candidate for anything"
This was the declaration made
by Gov. Alfred e. Smith today
when asked point plank If he was
a candidate for the Democratic
nomination for President.
into a discussion Of national poll
tics.
The Washington times., 1924-02-18
U. S. Expenses Decrease.

The total cost of running the
U. s. Government for the month Of
January amounted to $3.50, 764, 690.28
as compared with $40O, 938, 588. ga. for
the month Of December, 1928, a
decrease Of over $140,OOO,000.
The Chilkoot post., 1924-12-05


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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-11-21
MAY MARK BALLOT WITH
PEN OR PENCIL

Judge Lands, of Lancaster,
has rendered a decision in the mat
ter Of disputed ballots that were
marked with pen and thrown out be-
cause of this by the Judges of Elec-
ton. Judge Lands decision was:
"If the facts are as stated, the
votes should have been counted.
The Act of Assembly says that the
voter shall make cross mark in
the appropriate square. 1t does not
say that this cross mark shall be
made with. a pen or pencil. The
voter may use either pen or pencil,
and he may use any pen or pencil
he sees fit. If the election judge ex-
cluded these votes. because the cross
mark was made with pen or pen
Gil not furnished in the election
booth, he did what he had no right
to do"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-11-21
NINTH DISTRICT FARMERS
GT,TIR


The NevembeF meeting of the
Ninth District Farmers Club was
held~at the home OF Mr., and Mrs.
John Crothers with four members
absent. The visitors were Rev. and
Mrs. Prettyman, Mi. Ross Smith,
Mr.. and Mrs, Jenks Smith and
daughters, Mrs, Harvey Ewing. DR..
and Mrs, clifford, Mrs. Rem. Mrs.
Herbert Rittenhease and Miss Eta
GretheFs,
The morning session was devoted
to business,
After an enjoyable dinner the
committee, Mr.. Clifford England and
Mr.. Morris reported everything IN
good shape.
Mr.. Radebaugh gave some sug-
gestions in Community Shows and
recommended a central show for an
ether year. He also talked on the
keeping of Poultry Records. The
club sang America. Mr.. Harvey
Kirk noted "Gurrent Eyents.~ Mrs.
Ralph Wilson gave a reading ''SAp-
nese the City had only one-room
schools ~, and DR.. Clifford made a
few remarks.
After singing God Be With You
Till We Meet Again" the Club ad-
Journed to meet with Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard England in December.
MRS, q. H. MORRIS,
Corresponding Secretary.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-11-21
JOSEPH G. REYNOLDS

Joseph c. Reynolds died Saturday
morning at his home near Jenners-
Vile, Pa, in his S0th year. The
funeral was held Tuesday morning
from his late home and interment
made in Brookview cemetery, near
town.
Mr., Reynolds was the son of JON
athan and Catharine Anne Reynolds.
For thirty-five years he was station
agent at Sylmar. being retired on
age limit 1914. His wife. who
was Elizabeth #. Walker, died in
July, leaving him eleven children:
George B.. Wilmington, Del; WaMer
R., Philadelphia; J. Herbert, Allan
tic City, N. j.; Charles c., Andora.
Md; John ]. and Edith A, wife of
]. Blaine McVey, Sylmar, Md; Laura
M, wife of G, Wesley Cox; Wilson
B., William H., Mary A., wife of the
late Louis Buckley, and Anna C.,
wife. of John H. Cox, all of West
Chester. Ann Rarben, of Thorn
dale. is sister and James Reynolds,
of Wayne, a brother, Two half
brothers, Andrew. of Cleveland, O.,
and Chester. of Coatesville, also
survive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-11-21
ROW IN INSURANCE
COMPANY

There is row among the stock
holders of the Continental Life In
surance Company, a Delaware Cor
poration, over the controlling in
terest, which was precipitated be-
tween the directors and a group of
the largest stockholders as a result
of the action of the Board of Direc-
tors in asking stockholders to re-
linquish their voting powers under
a five-year voting trust agreement
According to George E, Sauls-
bury, Of Baltimore, Md, vice-presi-
dent of the company and leader in
the move to block the proposed five-
year agreement, the fight began with
The refusal of the directors either to
buy his stock or sell to him. When
he found another purchaser for his
stock the directors sought to retain
control by soliciting flve-year prox-
les from the other stockholders, he
charges.
BY way Of counter attack, Mr..
Salisbury and Harvey L. Cooper, of
Denton, Md, inserted advertise
ments in the newspapers offerihg all
stockholders price So above mar
ket quotations for their holdings.
The Franklin Trust Company, of
Philadelphia, was designated to re-
ceive and hold this stock for the ac-
cumulation of the aT,000 shares
sought by Salisbury and Cooper. &.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-11-21
DEATHS
MRS. JOSEPH HI. SMITH

Mrs. Mary McDougal Smith, wife
of Joseph H. Smith, passed away al
her home in this town on Friday
morning, November IA, in the 54th
year of her age. Mrs. Smith had
been seriously ill little more than a
week, pneumonia developing, and
death claiming her.
She was a woman who will be
greatly missed, being always an ac-
tive worker for church., Sunday
school, temperance, and other good
CAUSES.
A member of the Methodist Epis-
copal church of. this town, she gave
much of her time to church activ-
tiles, was a teacher in the Sunday
school, having charge of a class of
young ladies, and was always in
terested in the welfare OF young
people.
She was a daughter of the late
Charles and Emma McDougal and
was born near Elan, Lancaster
county, Pa., her parents afterwards
moving to this neighborhood, where
most of her life was spent. Her
husband and one brother survive,
VIM. j.. McDougal, of near Rising
Sun.
Funeral services were held at her
late home on Monday afternoon, in
charge of Rev. C. c.. Harris, of Ris-
ing Sun M. e. church, assisted by
Rev. Thomas P. Mckee, of West Not
tlngham Presbyterian church.. and
were largely attended.
Mrs. Clifton Jackson sang a solo,
and also sang in q-Iartet with Miss
Pearl Ryan, VIM. L. Ryan and John
L. Stephens, the music being >espec-
tally impressive.\
The many floral offerings were
beautiful testimonials to the deceas-
ed from .sorrowing friends.
Young ladies of the Sunday
school. class taught by Mrs. Smith
acted as honorary pail bearers
Active bearers were: John wilson,
Lester Wilson, Job w. Kirk, Curtis
reynolds, Taylor Bi1es, VIM. L.
Ryan. Interment was in Brook
view cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-11-21
SUIT FOR DAMAGES

Suit for $4,000 damages has
been filed in hartford County Cir
cult Court by Cooney Lay, against
Claude Bosley, as the result of an
accident some time since. In the
papers covering the suit, it is stated
that the defendant SO negligently
and unskillfully drove an automo-
bile on public highway in or near
Aberdeen against team of horses
and wagon sbeing driven by the
plaintiff in said road without any
fault on the part Of the plaintiff. who
was thrown down and seriously and
permanently injured and incurred
expenses for medical attention and
Dursing and was delayed and injured
in his business.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-11-21
WILLIAM ZOLPHER

William Zolpher, musician of
note and former. resident of Elkton.
died November 12 at his home in
Wilmington, aged 64 years. Mr..
Iolpher was piano tuner and man.
ufacturer of pianos. He was
gifted performer on the piano and
organ and fine vocalist. He play
ed. and sang in many of the larger
churches of Wilmington, during his
twenty-five years residence there
In many instances where he found
a piano needing tuning and the
owner unable to pay for the work,
ne tuned it free of charge. !
Coming from Germany to America
Y3s years ago Mr.. zolpher located in
Philadelphia. later moving to Will
mlngton. where he remained until
he married Miss Laura Marie Heat
zig, daughter of the late Mr.. and
Mrs. William B. Heatzig. of Elkton.
He then took up his residence in
tnat town. returning to Wilmington,
to make his home about twenty-five
years ago.
He is survived by his widow, two
daughters, Miss Emaleen Teresa
Zolpher. who rsides at home,
and Mrs. Eleanora Katharine
Lynch, and two sons, Carl William
and William Benjamin Zolpher, all
of Wilmington.
The funeral took place from his
late residence Saturday morning,
with requiem mass in st. Arms R.
&c. Church, Wilmington. Burial was
made at Elkton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-11-21
FIRE CHEFS MEET

In order that there may be a
more efficient protection against fire
on the Eastern Shore of Maryland,
chiefs of the different nearby fire
companies met last week and de-
vised methods to eliminate wasted
energy in fighting fires. Two i'm
portant matters were definitely set
tied. One was the Standardization
of all fire plugs, SO that the hose of
the several companies can be used
In any line and on the hydrants OF
any town In the district. A code for
calling on out-of-town fire companies
for help was also arranged. Only
chiefs Of the companies can use this
code and hereafter no attention will
he paid to calls by members.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-11-21
CONTRACTS FOR NORTH
EAST SCHOOL
BUILDING

The Board of Education met in
Special Session on Monday, Novem-
Der 18th, at 500 p. M, to open
bids for the addition and plumbing
at the North East school. 8
Those present were Mrs. Eleanor
]. Moore, President and Fred Lewis,
vice-president.
The bids were as follows: Will
liam A. Stephens, $21,172.83; H.
Clay Phillips & Son, without plumb
ing, $1s4SO.6O; W. Louis Ryan &
Son, s2O,391.OO; B. H. B. Ennis,
Jr, $19,494,00; Robert F. Pugh,
$22,12O.00; H. H. White, $1s,-
946.OO.
The contract was awarded to H.
H. White, the lowest bidder.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-11-21
RED CROSS MEETING

The Annual meeting of the Gen.
eral Membership OF. the Cecil Coun-
ty Chapter, American Red Cross,
will take place in the Chapter Head
quarters, 11S E. Main Street, Elk
ton. on Tuesday, November 25th,
1924, at 1880 P. NJ, for the purpose
of elecvting new officers and ap-
pointing such committees as are
needed to carry on the Chapter
Activities.
F. w. CLAPP, Chapter Sec.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-11-21
CARELESS HANDLING OF
GIN

John Boyd, of Havre de Grace,
was accidentally shot while hunting
on the SusQuehanna river above
Havre de Grace on Tuesday evening
of last week: He and Bryan Boyd
had gone hunting q short distance
above the city. John reached fol
his gun, which was lying in the
boat. and drew it to him with the
muzzle end toward him. Fhe CUR
went off, the charge striking his
pocket holding more shells and ex-
ploding them. Mr.. Beyd received
a flesh wound in the right leg.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-11-21
PLAN RE-ASSESSMENT
TOWN OF ELKTON

At a recent meeting Of the Town
Council of Elkton it was decided by
the board to have re-assessment of
all real estate in the town. The
town has not had re-assessment
for number OF years and property
that has value today of over $10,-
900 is still being assessed at $1,500
and $4,000. The board believes
chat with a re-assessment OF all
property in the, town their present
tax rate would be reduced to nearly
ope-half it's present rate. Manly
Drennen and Charles p. BARLEY, two
real estate brokers, have been ap
pojnted the assessors,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-11-21
HOT ASHES CAUSE FIRE

Hot ashes placed in pasteboard
box caused a fire at the millinery
establishment of Mrs. Jennie Giles
p;e. on Monday night, that was dis
covered about 9:45 O'Clock. The
early discovery of the blaze was
fortunate.
The millinery establishment oc-
cupies a room on the first floor Of
the public hall building. Ine
store had been closed for the night
but some members Of the fire com
pany, who were in the room directly
in the rear of the quarters OF the
National Bank, ON the same moor OF
the building, happened to open the
door leading to the cellar, and were
alarmed by smoke pouring up A
hasty Investigation revealed the floor
In the millinery room to have been
burned through, glowing embers
dropping onto the cellar floor.
A chemical extinguisher soon put
the fire out, when it was found the
hot ashes had burned hole about
six inches in diameter completely
through the floor.
Only the timely discovery OF the
fire prevented the probable destruc-
tion of the three-story brick public
hall building, which is owned by the
Community Fire Company and oc-
cupied in part by them, Mrs. Giles
pie, the National Bank, Golden
Eagles and Patriotic Sons of Amer
lea, with the auditorium on the
second 5oor, used for motion pic
lures and other public entertain
ment purposes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-11-21
TO BUILD AUTO SPEEDWAY
AT LAUREL

The auto speedway offered to Alb
erdeen business men several months
ago, II certain conditions were filled
will be built at Laurel Md, accord
ing to Mr.. William g, Thomas, pro
moter of the project,
Over 500 acres Of land have been
bought near the Laurel race track,
and one Of the finest speedways In
the country will be built at cost
Of half-millien dollars,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-11-21
TEACHERS PENSION FUND

Al recent meeting Of the State
Educational Association, of Dele
ware, an organization of the teach
ing forces of the public scheels of
that State, announcement was made
that a Rensien fund bill for public
scneei teachers of Delaware, such
as is enjoyed by the teachers of VIII
MiAgten, but ID not operative outside
OF that city, will be presented to the
next General Assembly. bearing
with it the united support and plea
of 500 teachers of that State.
The bill was presented to the last
session of the legislature but never
got out Of the committee.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-11-21
WANT FOREST PRESERVE

A movement is on foot at Ephrata,
Lancaster county. to have the Penn
sylvania state forestry department
interest itself in the purchase and
setting aside some Of the idle noun
tain land adjacent TO that borough.
The Northern Lancaster County
Game and Fish Association is plan
ming 10 plant trees on the tFatcs to
conserve the water supply for the
beFeugh and surrounding country.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-11-21
MRS. sUsANA E. KEMErHEF

Mrs. Susana E. Kemether, a
native of Cecil county. died Nov. g.,
at her home near Glasgow, Del,
aged "a years. She was the widow
of Valentfne Kemether. Her mai
den name was Kencaid. and she was
born in Chesapeake City.
Three sons and three daughters
survive. Interment was made at
Pencader cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-11-21
A CLEAN SWEEP

OF Woman's and Children's Hats.
velvets, Felts and Velours,-Some
at cost, some below.-Wonderful
Values.
GILLESPIE'S MILLINERY
Phone las Rising Sun, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-11-21

The sale of the Christmas Seals
by the Maryland tuberculosis AS
sociation will be launched on
Thanksgiving Day. November -27th.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-11-21

To cement broken heart. try q
little fiattery.