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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-08
MARKETS
~ Al0 - Ian1 -
GRAIN
LIvIo0
STOCK MARKET
IS IRREGULAR.
Trading Extremely Nervous
Today - Cotton Decline
Causes Sharp Break

New York, Oct. S-LP)-Extrcmely
nervous trading characterized today's
stock market, which broke shortly
just before midday In sympathy with
n decline Of about "a . bale in cotton
on publication of IN increased govern.
ment crop estimates and = marking up
Of call money rates to five per cent
coincidcht with the calling Of about
so, 900 900 in loans. Prices made ir-
regular recovery during the afternoon
in response to heavy weekend short
covering.
Farm implement, fcrtiliscr and mail
order shares were offered freely on
the theory that they would be the
first to suffer from decrease Of
purchasing power in the agricultural
regions. The southern rails held up
faily well, with exception Of Atlantic
Coast Line, which quickly fell back
four points. Considerable selling
pressure also was cxertcd against
some of the motors, particularly Cen
eral Motors, Dodge, WHY'S Overland
and Hudson, but the last named
turned sharply upward in the early
afternoon rally. :
Bear traders continued to ferret
out weak spots among the spccialties,
American Republics broke eight
points to AZ, McCrory stores 5A to
7Oh and Pathe over six, to Az, all
new 1926 low prices. On the other
hand, local fractions were in brisk
demand on revival of agitation fol
increased subway facilities and high.
er fares.
The closing was firm; buying Of
the, Van Sweringen rails, including
Chesapeake and >Ohio,sand Eric issues
and renewed accumulation Of several
popular spccialtics turned prices up
ward in the final hour. Case fresh
ing Machine and Lambert each rose
six points and Chesapeake and Ohio
Dupont and Continental Baking "A
recovered three to four points. TOta
sales Appropriated 100000 shares.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-08
CARDINALS
CHANCES REST
ON ALEXANDER
CONTINUED from page one


partially to the deceptive spitball.
Shawkcy is only three years younger
than Alexander.
Shocker was !Alcxander's opponent
in the second game ut the Yankee
Stadium last Sunday, suffering de-
feat, 6 to 2.
The st. Louis fans saw their last
game Of the season, proud of at least
ono achievement. They broke attend
ancc records every day. More than
81 900 people saw the first game here,
the crowd the second day was over
$4,000 and the Missourians ycstcr-
day packed wcllf over $4,000 into
Sportsman's Park. !
Douthit, Cardinal centerfieldcr. who
was injured in a collision in We'd
nesday's game with Hafcy, when both
were trying for Dugan's fly, is not
expected to be able to play in to-
morrow's game.
Betting odds Of 3 to 2 on the
Yankees winning the series arc being
offered here today while the Cardin-
ais arc quoted ut even money on to-
mOrrOw's game.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-08
3 TO I ODDS OFFERED
THAT YANkS WIN SERIES

New York, Oct. S.--tFl-NO deliri-
Gus greeting such as met the Car
dinals on their return to St. Louis
awaits the New York Yankees, COM
inE home today to finish the world
series.
But the general feeling along
Broadway, where opinions were am
ply hacked by cash. was that the
Hugmcn would look at all pitchers
alike and win tho series.
Odds Of g.. to ! and 3 TO l were
offered that the Yankees would win
the series. However, with Alexander
Yankee tanner, scheduled t. start the
sixth game the odds were 10 to OF
the Cardinals. One bet of ~. to
was that Alexander, if he started
would not finish the ninth innings.
Commits sioncrs estimated that more
than $l,OOO.OOO had been wageret
here on the final game Mt st. Louis
The total Of wagcrs on the series J:
expected to exceed $lO,0OO,0OO.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-08
DEMOCRATS TO
FORCE ACTION
ON LOWER TAX
Taxpayers Are Entitled y
Reduction Says Senator
Robinson of Arkansas

Washington, Oct. 8.--(P)-A de-
termincd move by Democrats to
force new tax reduction bill
through the coming short session
Of congress is forecast by Senator
Robinson Of Arkansas, minority
leader in the senate.
In the face of statements from
both the White House and treasury
that the administration does. not
feel the time opportune for such a
move, the senate asserted last night
that the Taxpayers arc entitled to
Ia reduction and we will try to give
it to Them"
The senator predicted the Demo-
Gratis would control the senate after
November election.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-08
WELL BEAT THEM YET"
SAYS ROGERS HORNSRY

En- route with the Cardinals. Oct.
8.--tP>-- It was il grim and dctcrmin-
cd Cardinal team which sped east
ward today to renew the world series
struggle against the Yankees tomor-
row.
Every mile reclcd off by the fast
train carried the team further from
the fog Of defeat. This is another
day. They feel the breaks will turn.
eve kicked the last game away
from Shcrdcl." said Rogers Hornsby,
Cardinal leader. "Every break went
against us. But the breaks will
change. We will merely have to
fight harder to win, and we will win.
"Of course l will use Grover Alex
ander tomorrow. Ny team is game,
We will beat them yet, breaks or no
breaks"
Everybody on the train felt worse
about Shcrdel, than about the loss OF
Thursdays game.
ut was as fine and gallant pitch
iny as I ever saw in 20 world SERIES
declared President Ban johnson. "Iht
game will 60 into the records as just
a defeat for him. But those who saw
it know that Sherdcl deserved a shut
out and will never forget his pitch
ing skill and courage"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-08
Mandan Boy Glad
it Wasn't Ruth
That Swung Bat

"Gcc.. IN j xlsd. VIZ wasn't Babe
:Ru6h... k.NAl6nl Sct Aait&, I'll, de-
lclarcd today as Il physician scwcds up
n cash in the boys forehead. During
school recess this morning, the boy
stepped too close to Eastman in a
kittenball game. He was struck on
the forehead, the bats end splitting a
long cash in the skin to the bone.
Physicians did not believe his skull!
was injured.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-08
40. sT. PAUL LIVESTOCK

South st. Paul, Oct. e(U. 8. D. Of
A.)-Cattlc 1900: market opening
slow about steady on all classes;
quality generally plain; bulk grass
crs 6.25@7.25: few to 7.76; stock
cows and hcifcrs mostly 4.0O@e.0O;
bulk 5.OO@5.6O; lister kinds mostly
good hcavywcights; cutters largely
3.6O@3.75; stockers and feeders most
~ natives; bulk 6.OO@6.O0.
Calves 1900; vealers SO cents low
or; good lights generally 1900.
Hogs 5000: very little done as yet;
sales Of 100 to $50 pound butchers
12.75@l3.OO; mostly 1890; lao TO ITO
FOUNDERS ut l2.25@l2.75; slow trade
on packing sows; with most bidding
around 25 cents lower; average cost
Thursday 12.43: weight 2l7.
Sheep $500; no action on fat lambs;
bidding steady; fat ewes steady TO
strong; early sales mostly 4.50@5.b0.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-08
WHEAT SUFFERS
SHARP SETBACK
Break Associated With Cotton
Market Decentralization
and Stock Drop

Chicago, Oct. eLR)-Despitc an
early advance today, wheat subsc-
quently suffered a sharp setback that
was associated with cotton market
decentralization and break in stocks.
Corn shared in weakness Of wheat,
and Meg corn touched the lowest
price yet this season. Increasing re-
ports Of hog cholera and a further
influence on corn.
Wheat closed unsettled one cent to
Ia cents net lower, corn y cents to
~ cents down, oats p cent to :.
cent off and provisions showing q
drop Of Is to IS cents.
In corn. numerous stop loss orders
were uncovered on the way down and
the market showed but little DISPOSE
tion to rally.
Oats declined in sympathy with
other grain.
Provisions lacked support.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-08

A mother soon learns TO choose
those simple, safe family remedies
that she knows can be safely and
wiscly -given> the children. Fo1eyt
Honey and Tar Compound has evey
been the fayoritc cough medicine a
careful mothers. II contains NO
chloroform, no ppiates, and the list at
Ingredients Il plainly printed on the
package. Children like II and &
checks chilly feverish colds, stops
coughs, group (spasmodic). bronchial
coughs. whooping cough, and annoy
ling night eoughS. Notherss accept
only Foley's Honey and Tar, the safe
reliable cough medicine. adv.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-08
Mesdames Ripley
and OrdWay Give
Bridge Luncheon

Tho home Of MRS. i. 4. Ripley, 3Ol
Third avenue northwest. was the
scene Of pretty bridge luncheon at
1880 today when Mrs. W. H. Ordway
and Mrs. Ripley were joint hostcsscs.
Roses were used on the table. Covers
were marked for IL.
After luncheon three tables Of
bridge were in play.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-08
Judge H. L. Berry
Suddenly Taken Ill

Judge H. L. Berry of Mandan, who
left for Amidon Monday to preside
over short term of court, was sud-
denly taken i'll yesterday and return
cd to Bismarck. where he. entered q
hospital. The cases on the Amidon
court schedule are to be tried ut Mott
when court is opened there.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-08
Railway Employees
Have Pleasant Time

N.m'nrs of he Benefit Association
Of Railway Employees had 9 very
nleasant time at their dance Wednes-
day evening and q number Of Bis
marck members were present, accord
ing to M. s. Kraft, secretary Of the
organization.
Before the dance short business
meeting. was held, with John Pennine-
ton presiding. A committee reported
that B. +. Kennedy, who narrowly
escaped death when be fell from =
freight train Monday, was badly In
jured and would probably heys to- y
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-08

decided at a meeting Wednesday even
ing. Invitations will be extended to
all service men and their ladies. Mrs.
J.. +. Paxton, Mrs. James 7. McGillic.
and Mrs. Walter Tostevin are Il COM
mittcc in charge.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-08
RANGE OF CARLOT SALES !.

Minneapolis, Oct. H--G9-RanKe q
carlot grain sales: Wheat Nos1 dark
northern l.46H@i.62H; No. = ditto
l.42H@1.66; No. ditto MAO
l.511s; No. 8 dark hard wiAt4r 414h !:
f--rr. 1854: No. ] mixod wheat -
@1.l7x. n
Corn No. 4 mixed 67!1. -
Oats No. 2white Az. =
RE No. 3 98H @00H.
Barley santple grade Sc; No. 2.<03,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-08
SURPRISE PARTY

A surprise party was rendered
Fred Birkholtz Wednesday evening il.
celebration of his Sjth birthday ami,
vcrsary. The affair was held at the
home of Mr.. Rirkholtz's nephew, Gus
Starck, Of Sweet Briar.
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TODAY

CONTINUED from page one.)
United States should know that the
feeling Of Europe generally is express
ed accurately enough by DAnnun-
rio in these words: IF could m
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MQndQn NeWS

taken to the Northern Pacific hospi-
tai at Glendivc.
One new member was initiated.
The next meeting, To be held No
vcmbcr 3, will be card party for
members and friends and they are
cordially invited, said Mr.. Kraft.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-08
WITH
CONSTIPATION
Is YEARS
Kellogg's ALL BRAN
brought relief in 8 weeks!

Read this remarkable testimonial
to the power Of Kellogg's ALL
BRAN over constipation:
II prize your ALL.BRAN. ! have been
using Il three weeks for constipation.
haA bed this troubls for IS years and had
tSiod everything. bat could never get any
rolisf-but slnce using your bran can
tsuthfully say that a. entirely cured
aa6 TED Ike new nan"
Yours truly.
TneMAs A. HENLnY. il.
Blotchy skin, eruptions, spots be-
fore the eyes, headaches-these al
tell Of the ravaging inroads OF con.
stipation. Don't let this dire dis
ease send its poisons through your
body. Check Il now and save your
health and happiness! !.
Kellogg's ALL-BRAN Is guar
anteed to relieve constipation per-
manently IL used regularly or money
refunded. Eat two tablespo 0n4uls
daily-in chronic cases. every meal.
Made BY kellogg In Battle Greek.
Michigan. Kelloeg,s Is 100 per
cent bran. Ready - eat. Dali
cious with fruit or creanl-also IN
cooking. Served In ~ yestauronts,
Sold ~ I'll grocers.
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co TO GLENDIVE

Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Kennedy left
yesterday for Glcndivc. where Mr..
Kennedy will enter the Northern Pa
cific hospital for treatment. Mr.. Ken
nelly received injuries in an accident
ut Lchigh Saturday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-08
CHlCACn CRAIN

Chicago; Oct. 8-GN-Cash wheat
No. 1 hard 1.42@l.42k; No. mixed
1.37@l.37h. !.
Corn No. 2 mixed 77k@79M; No. 2
yellow 78h@
Oats No. 2 white 46@47; No. >
white 4214@44h.
Rye No. 2. 100.
Barley 66Q764.
Timothy seed 5.O0@5.75.
Clover seed 27.75@3l.00.
Lard 1896.
Ribs 1900.
Bellies 1900.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-08
CHICAGO PRODUCE

Chicago, Oct: e-lel-Butter IN
changed: receipts 7.706 tubs.
. Esq ssignsf; receipts 4Ssz 49, ea ss
%; .refrigcrator extras Ssh; refrig-
orator firsts 3lA5.
Cheese unclaimed.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-08
SISTER DIES

Mrs. L. Afremow, a sister of Mrs.
n. Grecngard Of Mandah. died in Chi
cago Sunday. Funeral services were
held Tuesday. Mrs. Grecngard and
daughter, Rita, have been in Chicago
for the past week.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-08
DAtrCHTER BORN
I,NnEpcOES liberation

daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Adolph Nelson Thursday MORN
ing in tho Dcaconess hopsital.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-08

DOTARIANS POSTPONE PROGRAM
Postponing their program until a
later meeting, members Of the Man
dan Rotary club listened to broad
cast Of the world series at their noon
day meeting yesterday at the Lewis
and Clark hotel. Another meeting is
to be held next Wednesday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-08
MOTOR TO MINNEAP

MOTOR TO MINNEAPOLIS
DIR. and Mrs. l.. Erickson and son,
Howard. Mrs. +. Il. Lantcrman and
Meredith Lantcrman. left Thursday
morning by ear for Minneapolis FOR
Il few days visit.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-08

Having lea in1orsoi a4 IT,
Primary Eloction W6tA tn A9h
vote Tor sheriff. ] herebg so1leit
your vote an1 influeoeo &C tt
Geaeesl Elecliea, Nevembee ~.
Years reet et10l1y,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-08
FARGO 0UTTER

FA1sGV 0UTT6k
Fargo, N. D., Oct. 8 - IN - Butter
fat, churning cream e; packing stock
Is.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-08
POTATOES

Chicago, Oct. B-lRJ-POtatOcs:
Receipts lat cars; on track 266; total
u. s. shipments 729; trading rather
slow, market steady TO firm; Wiscon-
sin sacked and bulk round whites
best 2.26@2.45; ordinary 2.00@2.15;
Minnesota sacked round whites 2.10@
$50; Minnesota North Dakota sacked
Red River Ohios 2.66@2.75; Idaho
sacked rurals 2.50@2.75, according to
quality: sacked russets 2.70@3.00.
Minneapolis, Mimi, Oct. STU. s.
d. Of A.)-Potatoes: Good wire in
quiry, demand moderate, market
stronger. Carloads delivered sales,
freight only deducted, Minneapolis
and st. Paul rate, sacked cwts. round
whites, u. s. No. I, and partly graded
2.16.
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Personal and
! Social News Of
Mandan Vicinity
IN To MINNEAPOLIS

GO TO MINNEAPOLIS
Nick Leintz, John and Joseph Bros
hard and William Pfenning left last
evening by car for Minneapolis to at
tend the Minpesota-Notre Dame foot
bail game.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-08
CHICAGO POM .rRl

CHICAGO POULTRY
Chicago, Oct. e-(P9-poultry alive
steady; receipts 10 ears; prices nm
changed.
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oils on business. They will also at
tend the Minnesota-Notrc Dame foot
ball game tomorrow
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-08
no HAvE MASouE RALL

A masaue costume ban will be-
given Friday. October -, BY Amsrjctn|
keetSa,and Auxiliary mend Mt wAs
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-10-08

Mrs. Fred Lehman underwent an
operation yesterday in the Dcaconcss
hospital.
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SICK WITH COLD
co TO MINNEAPOLIS

Carl Quinn is confined to his home
with q cold.
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IN CITY ON BUSINESS
M. J. Eidsmo Of Frcda was in Nan.
dan yesterday on business.
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GIRL BORN

morning to Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Nell
son Of Mandan.
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II. A. Roberts and WiII1Am 00f-
name left last evening for Minnenp-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
Parent Teacher
Association Drive

The Hallowell Parent-Teacher AsSo-
citation is beginning in earnest the
membership drive decided upon at the
last meeting. At that time the presi-
dent Mrs. Frank S. Wingate, was in
structed to appoint committee con-
sisting of one member from each ward.
said member to act as chairman of the
work in that ward. This committee
has been named as follows: Ward 1,
Mrs. Claude Radcliffe: Ward 2, Mrs,
Charles Perkins; Ward s, Miss Annie
Hayes: Ward 4, Mrs. Madge O'Brien;
Ward 5, Mrs. Aaron Norton. Within
the next few days all parents and all
interested citizens of the town will re-
ceive a direct and personal invitation
to become members of the Parent
Teacher Association. This organiZa-
tion in other towns has proved most
effective, and if Hallowell can gain
representative membership it cannot
fail to be equally helpful here 1t is
real duty incumbent upon citizens to
interest themselves in the work of the
school and to further it in every way.
One definite way just now is by ally
ing themselves with this association.
The work planned by the associa-
ton for the coming year is the intro
duction of music into the public
schools. This seems to be favored by
the citizens In general as we'll as the
parents. In order to raise a portion
of the money which this project will
make necessary, the Parent-Teacher
Association is planning a series of
whist parties and will hold the first
one in City hall March 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Merry widow" at johnson Opera
House Today ana Tomorrow

Here it is at last in motion pictures
the wonder of the theatrical world ,
Three years on Broadway! Acclaimed
in London, Paris, Vienna! Season
after season on the road! Seen and be-
loved by millions, who are waiting to
welcome the gorgeous screen presen-
tation!
And what a production it is! The
most stupendous picture you've ever
seen--the gayety and revelry of Paris
and Vienna, the stirring romance and
adventure of Europe's passion-mad
capitals! Produced as only Won Stro-
helm can do it--with all it's fire and
color and atnlosphere-with thousands
of players-with swirl of action and
beauty that will take your breath
away. With alluring Mae Murray as
the gorgeous widow who had Europe
at her feet, and John Gilbert in role
that will make him more than ever
one of the greatest stars In the bust
ness. John Gilbert in THE Merry
Widow" is truly the screens greatest
lover. And behind the picture. promo
ton materials with a million-dollar
punch.
We truly believe 1t to be the biggest
picture of its kind ever produced. NTo-
night the new Brunswick Panatrope
will also be demonstrated from the
stage. Our only suggestion is to plan
an early start for there is every indf-
cation of a capacity house both today
and tomorrow.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day, Capt. r. E. La
ferriere.
Burroughs have been granted to
Fred Madore to Bangor and Oliver
]. Lomige to Lewiston.
Chaplain A. ]. Hayes went Tues
day to Westbrook, where he spoke
before the Kiwanis Club on 1.-THE U.
s. Navy"
Edward E. Wright of Augusta, late
Co. d. LIST Me. H. A., and Fairfield
futile of Portland, late 10Th Unass.,
Maine, have reported for re-admis-
sion.
A tractor with pillow attachment
came through Tuesday from Angus
ia and the road is now open for
auto traffic although not very good.
The pictures for Wednesday eve
nlng will be: Hobart Bosworth. Vera
Reynolds and William Boyd in Steel
Preferred," with a Fable and come
dy.
1t should be stated that the XII
wants Club was willing to brine
THE Hottentot" TO the Home for
showing to the veterans. but the eN-
pense seemed too great to warra M
such a step.
Bids were opened Tuesday for
furnishing subsistence supplies for
the three months commencing April
!, and the largest items were 49,
bbls. flour, 5000 lbs oleomargarine
1880 lbs. coffee. $4,000 lbs. sugar.
1000 kidney beans, $500 lbs. navy
beans, 5000 lbs. onions. $4,000 lbs.
potatoes. 1000 lbs. bacon. 1900 lbs.
corned beef. 5000 lbs. dressed beef.
24O lbs. chicken, 5000 doz. eggs.
9275 lbs. fish, 1000 lbs. ham, 1000 lbs.
mutton. 1900 lbs. pigs feet. 5000 lbs.
salt pork, 40 doz. canned salmon.
$500 lbs. pork shoulders and 1000
lbs. veal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-02-24
GARDINER PEOPLE
INTERESTED IN
TALK SHOE FACTORY

Much enthusiasm was MANIFESTED
at the Board of Trade meeting held
Tuesday evening at the Grand Army
hall in the interest of the new shoe
industry for Gardi.er and prospects
leok very bright for it's establish
ment. The hall was crowded to ca
pacity with interested citizens who
took advantage of this opportunity
to do their part to further Gardi-
ner's industrial interests. President
William r. Frost opened the meet
ing by stating that the subject to
be discussed was that of the new
shoe factory of e. A. Wagner. He
said that investigation had been
made and it was found that the
Armory building at the foot of High
street could be available for SlO,OOO,
that Contractor l.. G. Paul had been
over the situation and estimated the
cost Of a two-story addition and a
cement boiler house at $500. He
then introduced Mr.. Wagner, who
stated that he had made careful
survey of shoe conditions for the
past six or eight weeks, and had
talked with many shoe men, and had
learned that the shoe in the greatest
demand today was one that retailed
for from four to five dollars. He
proposes to start factory on 50
dozen a day basis, which would re-
quire approximately 80 workmen
outside of the Office force, and said
that there was plenty of shoe help
available in Kennebec Valley with
but disturbing the two present shops.
He proposes to issue $4,000 worth
of Z percent preferred stock, with
half share of common stock to
be given free with every share Of
preferred. He stated that he had
about $4,000 already pledged, and
that he proposed to invest SO
himself. Mr.. Wagner said that he
had one of the best shoe statesmen
in the country with 30 years ex-
perience selling to the jobber trade.
He estimated that it would cost $780,
600 to buy and equip the factory
and that the extra $4,000 was to be
used as working capital until the
stock could be put on the market.
After Mr., Wagner's talk the meet
ing took the form of an open forum
and many questions were asked him,
all of which were favorably ans
wered. The voice of the meeting
was taken and seemed very enthusi-
astic for the proposition. 1t was de-
cided that President Frost should
call meeting of the vice presidents
and directors in the near future to
ascertain just what the Board of
Trade would do in regard to the
proposition.
The fire department answered two
calls within a half hour Tuesday aft
ernoon. the first being for a chin
ney fire at the residence of Charles
Stonier on Middle street at $50. Two
chemicals were used. At 6 O'Clock
the apparatus was called over to
the James Walker and Son Co. plant
but the services of the department
were not required.