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Evening star., 1924-10-12
CURB MARKET STEADY.
Saturday Trading Quiet After Err
ratio Trading Friday.

NEW YORK, October lin the
absence Of the urgent selling pres
sure that unsettled prices in the late
trading. Friday the market on the
Curb Exchange held fairly steady
today. There were few issues sup
piled at recessions but the bulk of
the trading was toward recovery.
American Gas and Electric new suf-
fered loss of about points at the
start. Middle West Utilities improved
I point from the days low. Gillette
Safety Razor and a few radio securi-
ties were fractionally higher. Prairie
Oil was the lone performer in the
petroleum division dropping 2k
points ito a new low for the year
This decline was cancelled in the
later recovery as also was the case
with the industrials that were in
supply in the early trading.
Bonds were slightly lower. The
market was active and irregular
throughout the week but except in a
few issues the movements were not
sustained and were followed by
quick changes in market positions on
both advances and declines.
Evening star., 1924-10-12
IMPORT TARIFFS CUT.
French Government Seeks to Low.
er High Cost of Living.
Special Dispatch to The Star

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK. October 1.-THE
French government at a special
cabinet meeting held for the purpose
Of studying the high cost Of living
problem decided to make the follow
ing reductions in the existing import
tariff for foodstuffs: Pork, ham,
sausages and other pork products.
cheese, barley and rice and preserved
vegetables, so per cent; butter. so
per cent: condensed milk, sc per cent.
The ministers of the interior. agri-
culture and comwerce, according to
advices received by the Bankers
Trust Company, were asked to study
lengthy memorandum recently
drawn up by the Retailers. Fedora
tion and other representatives of the
food trades, which embodies many
important suggestion for combating
the cost of living. such as the en-
couragenent Of cooperative societies,
which would enable small traders
to buy at lower rates, the reduc-
ton of railway rates for the trans
portation of necessities and the COM
plete suspension of customs duties
on same.
Evening star., 1924-10-12
COFFEE FUTURES GAIN.

NEW YORK, October 11.-A further
advance of 10 to q points at the
opening of coffee futures today was
followed by moderate reactions un-
der realizing. March contracts re-
acted from 1900 to 1880 and closed at
that. level. the general market clos
ing net unchanged to II points high
er. Closing quotations.: December,
18.45; March, 1880; May, 1875; July,
1886; September, 1850. Spot coffee
quiet.
Evening star., 1924-10-12
Emergency Currency Action
:sRich Mans Pa,ic'' Result
Financial Writer Recalls Aid by Local
FinancerS in National Crisis-Bar,k-
ers' LuncIeOns Are Resumed.

the regional banks made enormous
profits. the result of large use of
their discount privileges at high
rates.
or late these banks are having to
compete with member and other
banks in the market for investments
tor their profits, nor can they make
anything like the large returns on
their capital that they did before.
Many Merchants Not borrowers.
I A local banker made this staten ent
the other day: Many Of our mer-
chants are conducting their business
now adays on their own money. in
deed some have large balances on
deposit for the interest they earn"
1t is different from the early days Of
the imitation period when borrowed
money was the rage. merchants were
shelves. out on credit. en- route from
johbers and manufacturers and or
dered way ahead.
This era of easy money has not
been brought about by the low rates
established on Treasury borrowing
by Secretary Mellon. but by extreme
caution of the merchants and manu-
facturers of today. by the great ex-
pansion of currency through Liberty
bonds, by the great increase in wealth
that has not been reinvested. and the
chances are that 1t will last for years
to come:
Midweek Luncheons Resumed.
The regular midweek luncheon Of
bank officials was resumed at the City
Club last Wednesday. with every seat
at the great table taken. with the
president of the District Bankers AS
vice presidents.
AT Chicago" furnished the text
and many were the stories told Of
experiences in the great Windy City.
: 1t was apparent from th0 converse
that the Waller brothers OF the Inter-
national Bank, Victor b. Deyber and
John Riordar were about the only
ones that had seen anything but the
south side of the old town.
Vice President Waller Of the Fed
'eral-American Bank had evidently
found the public library. few blocks
% the north OF The Drake, where he
helpful book on finance, OF which
more anon.
Joshua Evans. jr.. covered the seri-
Gus side of the great convention. find
ing special satisfaction in the discus
sion of Improbable deposits and of
the clearing house section.
Z. +. Rorebeck. chief bank ex-
aminer Of the District. was the guest
of F. G. Addison, jr., and made a fine
talk to the bankers.
J. T EXnicioS OF the Departmental
Bank made his firsttime appearance
at the dinner.
Secretary Howard Moran expressed
keen regret that he had not made the
trip to Chicago, as he had intended.
but invited the crowd to the opening
of the new southwest branch of the
American Security Company Tuesday
as the next best thing.
Evening star., 1924-10-12
DOLLINGS FIRM SUED.
Engineering Company Demand:
Over $500, 600 of Receivers,

TOLEDO, Ohio, October ia dam
age suit for $653,133.56 against re-
ceivers Of the defunct r. l. Dollings
Company, which went out OF busi-
ness at Columbus more than a year
ago, was filed in Federal Court today
by the receivers Of the Matthews En-
gineering Company of Sandusky.
which was partially absorbed by the
Dollings Company. Including inter-
est, the total amount would reach
nearly $1,000.000..
Evening star., 1924-10-12
FIRM BUYS MORE LAND.
Burroughs Adding Machine C.
Plans Future Expansion.

The Burroughs. Adding Machine
Company has purchased tract of 142
acres near Plymouth. Mich. little
town 90 miles west of Detroit. accord
ing to an announcement received by
Z. L. Huffman. manager of the Wash
ington agency.
Because Of the position the Bur-
roughs Company occupies in the in
dustrial world this is an. announce
ment of considerable interest" said
Mr.. Huffman. TT indicates that the
company's already large manufacture
ing facilities are being taxed and that
thought is being given to providing
for still further expansion.
THE tract purchased is on the main
line of the Pere Marquette Railroad"
The height OF the Rock Of Gibraltar
is about 1.iS7 feet
Evening star., 1924-10-12
WHEAT TAKES TUMBLE.
Corn Prices Firmer During Satur
day Trading.

F.: CHICAGO, October 11.-Liquidating
sales due partly to q holiday here Mon
day carried the wheat market today
down to the lowest prices this week,
about 10 cents under last Mondays top
level The close was unsettled, TX to
2H net decline since yesterday, with
December 1.42A to 1.42T and May
1.47h to 1.47A.
Bullish views expressed by some
trade leaders helped to give more firm
ness to the corn market. The close was
steady at the same as yesterdays fin
ish to 1M lower, December 1.11z to
.1.11T.
Evening star., 1924-10-12
RAIL MAGNATES HERE.

Interstate Commerce Commission
officials in charge OF railway consoli-
dation plans had a long conference
yesterday with a group of prominent
railway executives, including Presi-
dent Rea of the Pennsylvania. Presi-
dent Crowley Of the New York Cen
trail. President willard Of the Balti-
more and Ohio and representatives
of the Van Sweringin interests.
The exact subject under discussion
was not revealed, but 1t was indi-
Gated that not only the Van Swerin-
gin Nickel Plate. consolidation, but the
general consolidation program of the
Evening star., 1924-10-12
WOOL SLIGHTLY HIGHER.
Small Advances in Quotations Are
Made in Boston.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BOSTON, October 11.-Trading in
the Summer street raw wool mark
cts was of the usual light week end
character today, but prices were
firmly sustained, despite the quieter
tone in London. A few dealers even
quoted slightly higher prices, but
most of the business done was at the
recently current figures. Double A
pulled woods are~Jnoving between
$1.45 and $3.50. Fine f1eeces are be-
ing held for 64-cent grease basis.
The worsted yarn market is showing
increased activity with prices firmer.
Evening star., 1924-10-12
FLOUR 20 CENTS LOWER.

MINNEAPOLIS, October 11.-Flour
Is to zoe lower at S.05aS.1O a barrel;
shipments. 3s.522 barrels. Bran,
25.00a25.50. Wheat, No. 1 northern,
1.39 H Ha1.47N; December, 1.40N Na1.41k;
May. las Ma1.46A. Corn. No. 3 yellow,
1.10A. Oats, No. 3. white, 46Aa46h.
Flax, No. 1, 2.39a2.41.
Evening star., 1924-10-12

commission. may have been touched
upon. Commissioners Hall, Cox and
Lewis and Examiner Healy, who COM
pose the group of officials dealing
with consolidation projects. represent
ed the commission at the conference.
Evening star., 1924-10-12
HOG PRICES SOARING.

FT. WORTH, October IL Especially.
Hog prices continue to soar in the
Southwest. Several carloads have
sold here at $11.25 a hundred pounds,
the highest price In three years.
Most of the higher priced hogs are
coming from Oklahoma.
Evening star., 1924-10-12
BUMPER PEAR CROP.

PHILADELPHIA, October IL (Spe-
oiaD.-The Pennsylvania pear crop
will total $4,000, bushels as against
$4,000 last year. Grape production
will reach 20,400 tons or nearly 1000
tons more than last year. The apple
and peach crops fell or.
Evening star., 1924-10-12
BUTTER PRICES HIGHER.

CHICAGO, October 11.-Butter
higher; creamery extras. 37h; stand
ards. 35k: extra f1rsts, 35Ha36k;
firsts, 33a34; seconds, 31a31k.
Eggs,. unchanged; receipts. 5,646
cases. :.
Evening star., 1924-10-12

A good Arabian horse will canter
in the desert for "a hours in Summer
and IS hours in Winter without drink
ing.
The Chilkoot post., 1924-12-19

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The Chilkoot post., 1924-12-19

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Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07
LATE HOTEL ARRIVALS

Hotel Van Gilder-Mike Campbell, Anchorage; w. E. Lee and wife, Wide Bay; J. s. Large and wife, Seattle; c. H. Turpin, G. N. Bunch, Anchor age; M. c. Rugg, Seattle; E. j.. O'Brien, s. F.; o. D. and E. D. French T. Rich, L. Shulman, s. Farrer, J. w.. Jones, Ketchikan; Mrs. J. H. Sanford, Fairbanks; L. M. Knuppe, Fairbanks; H. F. Middleton; Mabel Futile, Oak land, Cal; Lorene Mellon, Mrs. R. F.. Mellon, Oakland; J. Zeigler, Berke- ley; Lee Gordon, Seattle; H. B. Mad land, Anchorage; R. J. Sommers, Ju- neau.
 Hotel Sexton-Ed Vogl, Mile 5; G.. Laughlin, Woodrow; M. D. Handling, Anchorage; D. W. Flanigan.
 Hotel Seward-Lorraine Patterson, Mrs. l.. P. Christensen, M. c. Larsen, Anchorage; c. B. Frank, Hot Springs; Jos. Trenke, Seattle; John Lahr, An chorage.
 Hotel Overland-Ed Nicholson, Mrs. F. E. Wilson, Anchorage; Albert Piro and wife, Anchorage; Geo. Carl.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07
LARGE CROWD ATTENDS
 LIEUT.. RESELL LECTURE

The large M. E. church was filled last night by citizens who desired to hear Lieut.. Clayton Bissell lecture on aviation, and tell of the purposes serv- ed by the round the world flight of the four Army planes due to arrive in Seward April 5. The Lieutenant graphically portrayed the history of aviation from the time the first heav- fer than air machine left the ground in Wright Bros field, to the present time. He described the machines to be used in the coming trip and the purposes of the flight, stating that this would be the first all-American flight ever made,-American motors, machines and aviators.
 The audience was greatly pleased with the address, much that was new to his hearers, being explained in manner that made it plain by the noted ace.
 Mrs. Schritt and Mrs. Goodskey en- tertained the audience before the lec- ture with two violin and piano duets.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07
Notice to Public
Seward, Alaska, Feb. IS, 1924.

COMMENC CING on September 1, 1924, the SEWARD LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY will distribute electric current through meters only. The rate for lighting, and all other uses where the unit demand is one electrical horse power or less will be fifteen cents per kiloWatt hour payable monthly. Current for motors and other current consuming devices whose unit demand exceeds one electrical horse-power will be supplied at the rate of ten cents per kio watt hour payable monthly, through separate meters, but the right to regulate the hours for such use is reserved to the Company.
 The minimum charge for lighting, and other uses where the unit demand is one electrical horsepower or less, will be fifty cents for each ampere of meters rated capacity per month. The minimum charge for motors or other cur rent consuming devices whose unit demand ex- ceeds one electrical horse-powe will be at the rate of three dollars per month for each con- nected horse-pow or fraction thereof
 Deposits to the value of meters will be re- qJired at the time of installation. They will be repaid to depO5ltOr or order upon return of meter in good condition, less a ten per cent ser vice charge. provided all sums then due the Company shall have been paid. Meters will be installed in the order of the applications there for.
 s. M. GRAFT, Manager
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07
R. J. SOMMERs IN SEWARD

R. J. Sommers, or Juneau, who for several years past has been connected with the Road commission, arrived in town last evening on the special. MT. Sommers for the past three weeks has been in the Interior, including Fair banks. He states that he found conditions much improved at all points on his trip, and noticed a meterial improvement in Seward. MT. Som mers will leave for Juneau on one of the next boats.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07

Joe Large, the popular purser of the Alaska Steamship Company, is in Seward, returning from a trip to the Interior, the first he has made over the government railroad. Joe and his wife took a bad time of the year to visit the inland empire, as directly aft CT their departure snowslides blocked the track and they missed connection with their ship. Nevertheless, Joe had vacation coming to him, as he has been a most persistent worker the past quarter of century, and it's prolon- gation by aid of the elements, should add to it's enjoyment. MT. and Mrs. Large are stopping at the Van Glider.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07

MT. and Mrs. Albert Piro, of An chorage, arrived on last nights train and will leave on the Northwestern for the States. Mr. Piro was formerly connected with a drug store in Skag- way.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07
HOYT JURY DISACREES

News from Fairbanks states that the jury in the trial of Romeo Hoyt disagreed and were discharged. They stood nine for conviction and three for acquittal. The case will be retried in the Ncyemebr term of court.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07

L. Shulman, we'll known fur buyer of Juneau, who recently returned from a business trip to the westward, re- turned from interior points on last nights train and is on his way south.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07

Wm. Lee and wife, of Wide Bay, re- turned from Anchorage on last nights train. Mir. Lee recently disposed of an option on his oil property for hand some figure.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07

Mrs. John J. Corey, and daughters Florence and Edith, left today for Nils n, to join MT. Corey who is min ing inspector.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07

John Paterochin, of Kodiak, arrived from Mile B last night, and will leave on the Northwestern for the states.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07

Ephriam Brewster, who has a val uable property on Johnson creek, 12 miles from the railroad, is in town to- day.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07

FOR RENT-Furnished house. s;. rooms and bath, furnace. See Dough rety. If
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07

FOR RENT-Furnished apartments;
 Apply Mrs. Jennie Paulson. If
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07

Geo. Laughlin of Woodrow was a guest of the Sexton overnight.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07

Mrs. J. H. Sanford of Fairbanks, is on her way south.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07

Eastman Kodak Agency, Alaska Shop. If.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07

FOR SALE-Ford light delivery car in good running order; price $1OO; Seward Express. If
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07

Ladies' and Gents Alfalfa Harvest ing-O. K. Barber Shop. If.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07

w. E. Moultray, local Standard Oil manager, returned last night from a prolonged stay in Anchorage.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07

Ed Vogl of Mile 5, who was in town yesterday, has purchased a steam saw outfit and will cut several hundred cords of wood from his homestead this year.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07

New Spring Suit Samples now on display-We guarantee a ft-Prices $3O and up to s55; at Urbach's.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07

FOR RENT-Clean, furnished cab in, $10 per month. Mrs. L. V. Ray
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07

SUITS MADE TO ORDER. At URBACH'S. If
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07
M'KINLEY PARK LUNCH STORE

M'KINLEY PARK LUNCH STORE It's long way to Mt Mckinley, where good eats are very rare; so fill up your lunch bags with fresh fruits, boiled ham, and dry sausage that's made from polar bear; and when you return from the Yukon and the big ships waiting for you, just go to your berth with a lunch bag, 1t will be life-saver to you. And when your long voyage is ended and the Harding Gateway you've gone thru, with all the good eats and fine scen- cry, you'll be a bear.
 M'kiNLEY PARK LUNCH STORE
 Seward, Alaska
 w. H. DRYDEN, Propr.
 Phone Madison sS
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07

Nels Anderson oe the Canyon Creek Development Company, is said to be a passenger on the Northwest ern.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07

FOR SALE-At a sacrifice, six rooms and bath; see Doughertv. tf
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07

WANTED-Active representative to handle clans and crabs in your dis trict. References required.
 D. J. HALFERTY, Cordova.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07
NORTHWESTERN AT CORDOvA

NUN IT " 10 HIN A IOhDUV A
 The steamship Northwestern will arrive in Cordova some time this even ing and is expected to reach port tomorrow night.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07

D. W. Flanigan, a member of the dry squad, arrived on yesterdays train on his way south.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07
Light Weight Raincoats. Urbach's.
ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR SALE

Six l.. p. Gray stationary engine in first class condition. Price $10O. h. quire al Gateway.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07

Snowshoes and ice creepers,-J. L. Graef. If.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07

FOR RENT-Three room house. See Chas Cooper. If.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07

Miss Sylvia Sexton and Miss Inez Waugh left for Mile 20 yesterday. Sen ator E. E. Chamberlin took them out with his dog team. They will return home Monday.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07

Suits maoe to measure. See Urbach
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07

Highland Linen Stationary, Schal- lerer's Alaska Shop If.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07

Fresh Haas Candies-Alaska Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07

Remington Portable Typewriter, at $6O -Schallerer's. If
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-07

Brunswick Photographs and records at Schallerer's Alaska Shop. If
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-16
CROKER WILL
 IS ADMITTED
Wife Of Former Tammany
 Chieftain Gains Decision

WEST PALM BEACH. Fla, July 15.-The will of Richard Croker, form CT Tammany chieftain, made at Glen cairn, Dublin. Ireland, on October 12, 1919, was admitted to probate here to- day by County Judge R. P. Robbins, as the last will and testament of the dead man. By it all previous wills were revoked and all real and personal Croker, his wife.
 At the same time there was admitted to probate the codicil written at Glen cairn on November 15, 1919, in which the former political leader said to his wife: T am writing this note for you to keep, and in case you survive me I wish you would give my daughter. Florence, ten thousand pounds. She is the only one of my surviving chil- dren that has ever shown any gratitude to me"
 Counsel for Richard Croker, Jr., Howard Croker, and Ethel Croker, children of the dead late Tammany boss who are contesting the will served an entry of apepal. It was expected that the case will go into the circuit court and eventually reach the Florida state supreme court. Attorneys for Mrs. Croker declared that today's ac- tion opened the way for the widow to take out ancillary papers of administra- ton to supercede the New York Trust company as administrators of the es- tate.
 A temporary bond of $1O,OOO was set for Mrs. Croker as sole executrix of the will. She expects to qualify and file the bond tomorrow. leaving for New York city tomorrow night and sailing for Ireland on July 19, accompanied by her mother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-16
36 ADJUSTMENTS OF OIL CLAIMS
 RECOMMENDED
Only Two Of Red River Decisions Go Undis-
 puted

WASHINGTON, July 15.-The gen eral land office today recommended to the interior department initial awards in SC of the IFS long pending claims filed on lands in the Red river oil dis trict, bordering Oklahoma and Texas, jurisdiction over which was passed to the department by the supreme court June 30.
 Only two of the thirty-six claims adjudicated were undisputed, and con flicting claims were filed in all but 16 cases. Claims rejected totaled 142.
 All claimants whose applications were rejected may appeal to the sec retary of the interior before August 31. They must serve notice of appeal on all other contending claimants, the lat reply. The question of oral hearings will be decided after the cases have been appealed and replies made.
 The land office commissioners rec concentrations, a department announce ment said, do not bind the government to issue oil leases to the applicants granted awards, but merely settle the question of lands that runs between the rival claimants. Neither do they affect the funds derived from oil opera tions in the Red river district, which were recently transferred to the secre- tary of the interior by the supreme court These funds will be held pend- ing a decision on their final disposi- tion.
 Claims covered in the award include {:
 lndiana-Burke Divide Oil company, Terre Haute, three claims, including Belle Isle, Judsonia and Mary Isle.
 Oklahoma-A. A. A., 1, Placer Min ing association, Oklahoma City; A. A. B. A., Placer Mining association, Okla homa City Pearl A. Little and others, Oklahoma City; Lemon Placer Mining association, Frederick; Clyde C. Owen and others, Oklahoma City; A. c. Ken drick and others, Oklahoma City; John T. Smith and others, Oklahoma City :; T. E. Kendrick and others. Oklahoma City one claim of H. l.. Roberts, Il. R. King, R. E. Litton, J. l.. Meeks and NJ. B. Pickens, Frederick Nathan Ul- rich and others, Oklahoma City, A. E. Pearson and others, and Silvermoon Oil company, Oklahoma City, two claims.
 Texas-NIelish Consolidated Placer Mining association, Wichita Falls, two claims Guck Spot and Black Jack), Melville E. Peter: James NJ. Patterson and William G. Trigg, Wichita Falls, one claim; M N. Addison and others, Wichita Falls; Mckinley A. Testerman and others, Wichita Falls; James M. Patterson and Melville E. Peter, Wich- ita Falls, one claim; James M. Patter- son and Melville E. Peter, Wichita Falls, one claim; Malish Consolidated Placer Mining company, one claim (bor- der line); Delta Oil company, Ewing Claggett, receiver, Wichita Falls.