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The Washington times., 1926-10-27
BUYING FIR NJ 5
MARKET

NEW YORK, Oct. 27.-After an
Intellectual effort to rally the mar
ket, through the railroad stocks, at
the beginning Of trading today, the
professionals resumed heavy selling
OF the motors and industrials IN an
attempt to cause further unsettle-
ment in the market as q whole,
but good buying appeared ct the
price concessions and moderate raj
lies were again in order.
The financial district was much
pleased with the third quarterly
earnings statements issued by Gen.
eraI Motors and United States steel
Corporations after the close O
Tuesdays market, and no one seri.
ously figured on the certainty OF
an extra dividend TO teel stock
holders being ordered at the meet
ing.
Strength OF the rails In the cary
period was due to extremely favor
able forecast Of September net earn
ings OF the roads, some OF which
are now being issued.
Call money Az per cent.
The Washington times., 1926-10-27
DEATH Of DAVIS
IS PUZZLE
By international News Service

NEW YORK, Oct. 27.-A strange
tale OF the sea was told today Of
the spectacular death which ended
the equally spectacular rise of D.
p. Davis, the man who in a few
years changed from "hot dog
peddler to one of Florida's wealth
lest real estate operators.
Davis was lost overheard from
the liner Majestic on the morning
Of October IS.
There had been a party Of some
sort in Davis rooms. At 5:15 a. m.
a wonan's scream was heard, at
tendants and passengers rushed to
the Davis stateroom, and found
that the millionaire had fallen out
the port hole.
That was the story told at the
inquest in Southampton when the
Majestic locked there.
But DR.. Beaumont stated today
that it would take q contortionist
to get through the portfolio, let alone
fall through it.
And so mystery still surrounds
the death.
The Washington times., 1926-10-27
Relief Asked IN
QUAKE AREA
INTERNATIONAL News Service

MOSCOW, Oct. 27.-After four
days and nights Of uninterrupted
rescue work, American Near East
relief workers at Leninkan were
still toiling today to save victims
Of the recent Armenian earthquake.
Official reports reveal that the
catastrophe was worse than the
first estimates and 1t is stated now
that there are 365 identified dead
and 5000 homeless and the damage
amounts to more than 500, 900 900
The successive earthquakes over
a period of four hours drove many
into frenzy OF fear that has re-
suited IN madness.
Twenty persons are reported TO
have died OF heart failure.
The Washington times., 1926-10-27
SUBWAY IN LONDON
TO COST $50, 600, 900

LONDON. Oct. 27.-The $160.000,-
900 Anglo-American project to con.
struct a vast network of under
ground railroads for London freight
traffic is understood to be making
steady progress
It is proposed to build SO miles
of electric railroad track, equipped
with gigantic elevators for raising
trucks to the surface.
The Washington times., 1926-10-27

liverpool Cotton

LIVERPOOL, Oct. ~ gocd
business was done In spofs With
prices easier. sales tots1ed 10000
bales; receipts. u 900 bales
Midlands fair was quoted ct S.o5s
strictly good mids. 7.5B; good mids.
100; strictly naids, e.95: naids, 6e0s
strictly low nlids, $50; low mids.
$50; strictly good ordinary, 6.S5s
good ordinary, 4.70.
Futures opened steady with De.
cember at O.64: January. $50.
March. s.72; May. $50: July. $40.
The Washington times., 1926-10-27
Daily Treasury Statement

The daily statement of the United
States Treasury shows:
Income to date this year, $1,171,.
661. All SO; income to date last year,
81, 1921; increase, $87,445,.
1926; income over outgo this year,
$79, 1863, 1891; income over outgo last
year, Slabs. 668.32; balance general
fund today, $246, 5S1 ,e38. so; decrease,
Sc, 5O4, 533.O7.
The Washington times., 1926-10-27
BANKERS PARTY
ON HALLOWEEN
b. RIcHARD HATT0N

~ AeAL1NfAIeA1 Ma lVAN
Business and industry in Septem
Der, measured by the principal indi
Gators. We're more active than yea1
ago.. says summary of bushes:
statistics made public by the Depart
nent OF Commerce.
Wholesale prices averaged higher
than in August. but were still well
below the prevailing level of last
year. Retail food prices advanced
Sharply in September. rising to the
level OF September. 1926"
The statement Of the Chesapeake
and Potomac Telephone Company for
september shows operating revenues
OF $568,911, an increase OF $22 600
compared with August. and operat-
ing expenses OF $500 05, an increase
q $3.50 compared with August.
After a two months tour which
took him to Panama, up the Pacific
soast and back across the south.
era MATES, President William Mont
gomery, Of the Acacia Mutual Life
association. is on his way back TO
the National Capital.
There has been a splendid re-
Spouse to the annual Halloween
party of the women's committee of
the Washington Chapter A. !. B..
70 be held at the Wardman Park
Saddle Club Saturday night. Mem
Ders OF the committee, headed by
Miss Catherine Kreig, are pleased
with the interest being taken by
the senior bankers. Most Of those
attending win be in costume.
Number of Volume of DE
partmental Doings,'' a publication
issued by the Departmental Bank,
has made its appearance in its
usual attractive and interesting
style. The cover page carries
picture of President J. T. Exnicios
OF the Departmental with a state
ment concerning What 5 Per Cent
Means to You"
Eliot FL. Thomson Of the Wash
ington Loan and Trust Company,
instructor IN banking fundamentals
Al the Washington Chapter of the
american Institute of Banking, lee
tured Tuesday night on Receiving
ana Paying Tellers Duties" z. E,
Booker. OF 7. E. Booker and Co.,
instructor in Investments. 1ectured
On National Government Bonds .
President Wade H. Cooper. of
the Continental Trust Company,
VIII leave for New York Thursday
Tor the weekend.
President Maurice Otterback, of
me Anacostia Bank, has returned
from q tour of the Pacific Coast
states, following his attendance at
the Los Angeles convention of the
American Bankers Association.
Cashier James a. gsoper, of the
Lincoln National Bank, left today |
tor Atlantic City. where he and /
D family win spend two weeks |
AZ the Hotel Dennis.
Vice President C. w. Warden, Of |
the Continental Trust Company,
has returned from a vacation spent |
on his apple estate. near Markham,
~
The Washington times., 1926-10-27
Foreign Bonds
Liberty Bonds

rS sEqTni s: S By VI F. Hioo: GS
liberty 1st AIS. due 1947.....,. 10206
Liberty End Ans, due 1942...... 100.l7
Liberty ID ANS. due 1928. ....... 101.03
Liberty 4th AZ due 1928. ..... 1021s
Il s. Treasury Gifts, due 1891, 10S.05
L. S. Treasury Gifts. due 1851. l0402
The Washington times., 1926-10-27
Coffee Market Firm

NEW YORK, Oct. 27.-The coffee
futures market was firm at the
opening today. Initial prices were
at advances of z to Is points.
December opened at $15.75, up &c;
March, $15.18, up 10, and May
$14.75 up 15c.
The Washington times., 1926-10-27

A survey of the Punjab and the
adjoining native state in India, has
revealed q potential water power
supply of nearly 100000 horse.
power, most OF it capable of eco
nonaioal developments.
The Washington times., 1926-10-27
clearing House Statement

NEW YORK, Oct. 37-- Exchanges,
$4,000 .000; balances, 800, 600; Fed
eral Reserve Banks credit balance,
S86,000 900.
The Washington times., 1926-10-27

Save time and worry In looking for
new apartment by consulting the
classified ads Of The Times and Herald
The Washington times., 1926-10-27
Oliver Goldsmith
t72e : J774

80
- ALES Of Goldsnith's
profligacy with money
abound. At twenty three
after numerous escapades he
resolved 70 study law. a gen
erous uncle. advanced ESQ.
Goldsmith went to Dublin
and lost his stake in I gam
ing house in one night.
His famous novel The
Vicar Of Wakefield IS the
subject Of an amusing tale by
Samuel Johnsola Goldsmith,
according to the story, was
being ousted BY his landlady
and applied to johnson for
aid. Johnson took the manu-
script Of "'The Vicar Of Wake
field, " went out and sold il
for 600 and returned n time
to save his friend.
Gambling and easy living
have been 4 menace to finan-
ciaI success in all ages. Today
the wise man invests his sur
plus earnings 50 that he may
have an independent income
during his later years. And
if he invests in our 81 w First
Mortgages, be is assured Of
safety and a liberal, regular
return for the rest Of his life.
The Washington times., 1926-10-27

Short Terms Securities
FURNISHED by w. B. Hibbs & COD
The Washington times., 1926-10-27
Local Stocks
FURNISHED By w. 81 Hihbs d Col

FURNISHED By W. B. Hihbs = Col
SALES
Potomac Electric Power pfd., So
1OS. 2D10S, 10@10S5<. i001081a.
Washington Railway and Electric.
Company, 1@19O.
National Mortgage and Invest
ment pfd., 5008A.
AFTER CALL
washington Railway and Electric
Is, $1,00O@83N.
washington Railway and Electric
q. & r., SIS, 5000 103.
Washington Railway and Electric
pfd.. 10@9OA.
MONEY
The Washington times., 1926-10-27

Vice President C. w. Warden, Of
the Continental Trust Company,
has returned from a vacation spent
on his apple estate. near Markham,
The Washington times., 1926-10-27

Cashier James a. Soper, of the
Lincoln National Bank, left today
Ior Atlantic City. where he and
family win spend two weeks
az the Hotel Dennis.
The Washington times., 1926-10-27

President Maurice Otterback. of
me Anacostia Bank, has returned
rom q tour of the Pacific Coast
states, following his attendance at
the Los Angeles convention of the
American Bankers Association.
The Washington times., 1926-10-27

A1ter q two months tour whicn
took him to Panama, up the Pacific
Toast and back across the south.
era States, President William Mont
gomery, Of the Acacia Mutual Life
association, is on his way back TO
the National Capital.
The Washington times., 1926-10-27

New York Iunds IN MonIreal w
New York $1.25 premium @ $1,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-28

The World War has been fought
and won; the soldiers who escaped
death are back in the pursuits of
peace. and things move as smoothly
as before the struggle which wiped
out more men than any other war
In history. After the war q deluge
Of literary compositions labelled as
Inside stuff" was published but in
the most of them the details of what
happened in Armenia, a country
which bore the brunt Of Turkish
savagery, were omitted.
George Touraine, a native Of Ar
menia by birth, but a full fiedged
American by choice, and now a resi-
dent OF this city,. was fortunate or
rather unfortunate enough to have
been an eye witness to many of the
incidents which bring a shudder
even to one that reads of them in
the histories. This young man, al
though DESTROYS of Diminishing these
experiences from his memory, has
in several interviews given the fol-
lowing information interesting to
read and its accuracy definitely es-
tablished through a study of these
events in the history of his native
country.
Shce wealthy fanily
The Touraines, family noted for
its holdings in land and cattle an
accurate barometer of wealth, in
that country, lived in the ancient
and historic city of Sevarek. Seva-
rex. although fairly large citv,
went about it's industries. placidly
and unconce"ned with the outside
events until the early part of 1917,
when the Turks, close adherents to
the religion of Mahomet and hating
the Christian Armenians with a hate
that was worse than poison, swept
down through the country and raw
aged every town of any size, includ-
ing of course, Sevarek.
George and an older brother had
been going to the Central Turkish
college at Aintab, Armenia, Turkish
In name, but supported and con-
trolled by American Board Society
interests. In Aintab. q city composed
largely Of Armenians but with many
Turks living in a separate section
of the city, the latter hated the
Armenians who attended the Amer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-28

crossing the stream by the simple
method of pole vaulting.
After many experiences, all, of a
more or less unpleasant nature he
approached the city Of Ufaal, (now
Urfah), one of the best known and
most historic cities in Armenia.
This city was the scene of an S.
day ebattle between Turks and Ar
menians and the latter were only
conquered after the Germans had
aided their Balkan allies. Fearing
to enter by the main entrance to the
city, which is enclosed by wall, as
are many of it's type he went
around the city and entered by a
hole in the back wall.
Finds Former Comrades
Drifting around the city he looked
into baker shop and saw several
of his old time friends. working I'M
der the supervision of a Turkish
overseer. He stayed in hiding in
this place for a few days, secure in
his disguise and doing general err
rands for the overseer. On the
fourth day, however, as he was go
ing through the streets, he heard
a cry behind him and saw his
brother, who had escaped from col
lege at the same time as mad he.
He was of course Immediately
seized by a nearby officer and taken
before a Turkish court, where off,
GERS beat him until they We're tired,
and he had not the strength to lift
an arm, after which he was confined
in the "hotel'. the military name for
the worst cell In the prison. The cell
had no windows, and he slept for
an indefinite period, there being no
sunlight by which to guage the time.
At the end of what he estimated to
be two DAYS he was taken from the
cell and given to understand that he
would be hanged and to add to this
story, as he passed from his cell
the first thing which came before his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-28

eyes was gallows. fully hooked up
and ready for victim.
Wins Favor of Officer
However he was not taken to the
gallows but was again taken to the
court martial where he repeated his
story. and the judge, recognizing
him as the son of a wealthy An
menian, was lenient-this term
meaning two months back in the
prison from which he was eventually
rescued by Turkish colonel, who
was personal friend to Georges
aunt.
Becoming friends with the colonel
through his musical abilities. he be-
ing fine singer and adept with the
violin, he was eventually given a
Turkish uniform and served as a
companion to the colonel. But see
ing the general trend of things and
knowing the rather uncertain dis
position of his benefactor he de-
cided that he must get to Sevarek,
and at once. He requested a leave
of absence for few days to visit his
brother-in-law was furnished a
carriage by his kindly disposed
superior and vanished, not to return
TO Ctaal for a time at least.
He stayed at Sevarek until the
ardor with which the Turks had
first conducted their massacre had
died out bit. Then, longing to
see his mother, who had given him
up for dead after hearing of his
capture by the Turks, he made the
journey with a heavily laden mule
train. which was carrying booty
seized in Armenia to Turkey, where
it was to be melted and made into
money.
Interpreter For British Army
With the armistice and the sub
sequent arrival of the British troops
he was for a time employed as an
interpreter for the "Tommies". When
the first train made it's trip out of
Aintab, George was a passen ger
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-28
Statewide SPIRIT
OLD-TIME ENERGY
BEING MANIFESTED
Especial to Kennebec Journal

Especial to Kennebec Journal
Portland, May 26.-The state wide
spirit of Maine loyalty, and of greater
development and advertising of
Names resources and opportunities,
is manifested in a general awakening
to renewed activity by the local
chambers of commerce, boards OF
trade and other similar. organizations
throughout the State.
Many of these organizations that
have been dormant, or semi dormant,
of late are recovering their old-time
energy and are electing new officers.
appointing committees, campaigning
for increased membership and attack
ing in practical ways local problems
of general welfare
In this work the State Chamber Of
Commerce is assisting. It's secretary
is responding to calls from various
towns for help in recognizing and
mapping out plans of activity. He
recently visited SkoWhegan, Farm
inSton and Ellsworth, where a re-
newed spirit of interest in local well
fare has been aroused and programs
OF practical, aggressive service have
been planned. This evening he IS
helping start local chamber of COM
merce at Brownfield. In response to
call from business men of Wiscas-
set, he will visit that town, Thurs
day evening and assist in organizing
a local chamber.
There are at present in Maine five
chambers of commerce that employ
full time, salaried secretaries; 20 9TH
ers that are actively engaged in COM
munity work and regularly hold
meetings; % more that meet occa-
sienally for special service, and "a that
exist in name but have been inactive
in recent years. To awaken interest
in the class last enumera ted is a pres
ent special mission of the State
Chamber of Commerce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-28

Leaving his mother safely in Mar
settles, he started to America, where
many of the former servants OF the
Touraine family were employed. The
servants, however, had long for
gotten their obligations to the family
and their association with Amer
leans had taught them to be indie
kpendent. George therefore started
at the bottom of the ladder, having
little money and fewer friends
to give him the helping hand.
Five Years In America
George made his ai-ival in this
country under the above named in
suspicious circumstances just five
years ago last November. In five
years he has successfully learned
two trades, those of tailor and photo
engraver. His pleasing personality
has won him many friends in this
section and his athletic ability which
he has so aptly demonstrated in
many appearances before the public
in this and other cites. has gained
for him an enviable reputation.
His ability as an all round athlete
is unquestioned. Among the branches
Of sport at which he is especially
skilled are wrestling, including the
now popular iujitsu, javelin throw
ing, sport which has long been a
favorite abroad and which is now
developing several stars in America,
broad jumping and putting the 16
pound shot. Touraine is particularly
popular with the younger set in this
city, many Of the schoolboys espe-
cially taking keen delight in at
tempting to emulate his feats Of
athletic proves.
His work as gymnast is ac-
claimed by those who have seen him.
to be. the best that has been exhibited
in this city. Great athlete, good
musician and n polished gentleman,
who speaks and writes English. Ar
menian, Turkish and Arabic with
ease. George Touraine is typical
exemplification of the Yankee ex-
preston to the effect that You
, can't keep a good man down."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-28
Captured by Turkish
Invaders was Ordered
Hanged But Escaped

George Touraine, A Native of
Armenia, Now A Resident of
Augusta Had Thrilling And
Terrible Experiences During
Turkish Massacres-Mother
Was Rescued by Band of Fell
low Students-Sister Kid
mapped After Home Was
Ravaged - George Finally
Reached America And In
Five Years of Residence
Here Has Mastered Two
-Trades-Is An Extraordin-
airy Athlete
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-28
Augusta B. P. w. to
Observe Birthday
At Supper Session

The annual meeting Of the Au-
gusta Business and Professional
Women's Club will be held at the
Y. NJ. c. A. assembly hall on June
8. at 615 P. NJ, when the first birth
day anniversary supper will be en-
joyed. officers for the coming year
will be elected and the annual re-
ports Of the secretary and treasure.
will also be presented at the business
session.
At this meeting the club will en-
terrain those outside the member
ship who took part in "Cheer-Up,"
and two special committees have
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-28
Rotarians Will Honor
Veterans Of Grand Army

Comrades Of Seth Williams Post.
Grand Army Of the Republic, will be
the special guests at the regular
supper session of the Rotary Club at
els o'clock this evening at the Au-
gusta House. The program for the
meeting will include an illustrated
patriotic lecture, THE Lure Of the
Forest" by Herbert N. Wheeler, chief
lecturer OF the United States For
estry Service. who is in Maine CO.
operating with the Maine Forestry
Department
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-28

Millinery for Thursday. Friday and
Saturday. The newest tailored hats
and lovely trimmed hats at moderate
prices, S1.00, s2.95, 1895 and $4.95;
also a variety Of children's hats at
s276. Marion c. Genest Hat Shoppe,
Opera House Block may26d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-28
AUCTION TO-DAY

An auction of interest will be held
today by Libby & Ripley at the home
of S. S. Woodman on the River road
in Pittston. Household goods, tools
and other articles will be sold. The
auction begins at 1:S0.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-28

Brigadier General Albert GreenIaw
and Neil Violette returned on train
No. 1o2 Thursday afternoon from
Houlton, where they have been on
business connected with their de-
partments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-28


Syria in 1919
team played with teams the regiments Allied
Of " M C. A-John Tourane brother of George is
the in
IN
college Touraine Anab.
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AUGUSTA LOCALS
Telephone Your Locals to 1877

Harry Chatto of Boston, who he's
,san IN this city on a business trip
and visiting with friends. left Thurs
low on his return to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-28

Graduation gifts-novelty garter
and handkerchief sets, white and col
ors; stamped articles and. embroidery
floss at special prices. Call or tel
e25-M. Mrs. Gladys Metcalf.
may26-2S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-28

Miss Lizzie Gagne left yesterday
afternoon for New York, where she
will visit with relatives and
friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-28

James R. Townsend of Portland
Grand secretary of the l. o. o. F.,
was a business visitor In Augusta,
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-28

Superintendent of Schools and
Mrs. Fred w. Burrill are at Bryants
camp. Moosehead Lake, for a few
DAYS. They are expected to return
TO their home In this city Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-28

There will be Rummage Sale in
the Salvation Army Lower Hall on
Saturday, May 20. Open 8 A. NJ.
may27dSt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-28

been appointed to make arrange
ments for the supper and the pro.
gram.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-28

The Boy Scouts will meet at the
residence of Scout Master Hyde at
: $50 o'clock this afternoon to go on
a hike. All scouts should bring
lunches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-28
LOCAL NOTICE

Dance at North Augusta Grange
hall Friday night; 5-piece orchestra.
may27-2S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-28

The Salvation Army can use
second hand clothing. Call 414-W.
may 27d3t