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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12
about a point.

about point.
Despite the explanation that the drop
in untitled orders last month was due
to increasing shipment rather than to
a reduction in demand, United States
Steel common was in supply most of
the session, dropping / 1a points to a
new low on the current movement at
146A and closing just above that fig
ure. Other steels held fairly steady.
Sharp recessions took place in such
recent favorites as American Smelting,
Brooklyn Edison. Case Threshing Ma
chine, Dupont and Manhattan Electro
cal Supply and u. S. Cast Iron Pipe,
C. r. Kinney broke 51a points to a new
low at 431z, or nearly 40 points below
the years high. Sugar shares con-
tinued to reflect the recent improve
ment in the commodity market. Ameri-
can Beet Sugar preferred advanced
nearly four points and Cuba Cane Su-
gar preferred, Great Western Sugar,
Manati and Punta Allegro advanced L
ito 21a points.
CRANKY Copper touched new high.
Rails received better support than the
industrials, although losses of a point
or more were restricted by a dozen
Issued, including Atchison, Chicago &
Northwestern, Rock Island, Nickel
Plate, Southern and Union Pacific
Commodity markets were mixed
Wheat rallied IL to 2A cents bushel
with short covering operations playing
a prominent part in the advance. Cot
ton dropped 3S to Al points, with SELL
ing influenced by the close of certain
New England mills.
Firmness of the foreign exchanges
reflected the splendid impression ere
ated in international banking circles
by the spirit of amity which surround
ed the entrance of Germany into the
league of nations.
Demand sterling was slightly higher
around $4.85B, and French francs ral-
lied several points to around 2.90 cents.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12

an early downward trend. At the fin
ish wheat showed a net gain of y to
2h cents; corn was unchanged to n
cents up; oats advanced "a to H. and
provisions were unchanged to 2h cents
higher.
Wheat was relatively easy at the
start on selling induced by the Can
adian crop report of yesterday which
suggested around SO.O00,OOO bushels
more wheat than month ago. Buy
ing, however, was set in on the decline
improved and the early losses were
quickly wiped out. with prices advance
ing to Az from the low point of the
day. AS the buying increased, offer
ings became scarce with ageneral COW
based on general bullish foreign esti-
mates also influenced the upturn
Wet weather was reported in Alberta
and the forecast was for showers this
side of the line. Despite the fact that
the combined crop reports of the two
governments indicated North America
would have 15O,O00.000 bushels more
than year ago. 1t was pointed put
that harvesting in the northwest. be-
cause of the unfavorablel conditions,
would be greatly impeded.
Prospects of frost tonight in parts of
the northwest with the possibility that
the cold might reach some section of
the middle west led to free buying of
corn and higher level Of values. The
forecast indicated more rain over the
corn belt and in addition offerings
were light.
Oats were higher with the govern
ment report construed as bullish.
Provisions were easier on scattered
selling and in sympathy with weak
ness in cOttonseed oil
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12
STOCK PRICES.
GO DOWNWARD
ON SATURDAY
(By Dispatch A. P. wire)
Total stock sales, S25,4O shar'

NEW YORK, Sept. II. = A further
downward readjustment of quoted val
ues took place in todays stock market.
There was nothing in the days news
to explain the selling movement which
appeared to be correction of the weak
ened technical position resulting from
the recent rapid advance in many is
sues and their improper distribution.
Public participation was on small
scale and operators working for higher
prices showed a disposition to restrict
commitments until after the third
quarterly income tax dividend and in
terest payments were out of the way.
Bear traders succeeded in forcing the
liquidation of large blocks of motors
shares, basing their selling on the be-
lief that recent price cuts fould be re-
Elected in lower earnings, and that in
creasing competition among large man
ufacturers probably spelled disaster for
some of the smaller companies. Stude-
baker was an exception, closing Ia
points higher at 6Ob with buying in
fluenced by reports that new bank
ing group had become interested in
that stock.
General Motors broke three points to
214M, and then rallied slightly, and
yellow Truck and Hudson each yielded
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12
GRAIN MARKET.
(By Dispatch A. P. wire)

CHICAGO, Sept. IL. - Attempts by
eastern shorts to cover with reports of
weather in the Canadian
offset bearish construction
placed on the United States and Can
adian government crop reports of yes
terday and boosted wheat values after
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12
ERUPCION MINING COMPANY

The Board of Directors has declared
the regular quarterly dividend of seven
and one-half (7h) cents, and an extra
dividend of two and one-half (2h)
cents, or total of ten (1O) cents per
share, payable Oct. /, 1926, to stock
holders of record September 18th, 1926.
JOHN F. BANKERD, Treasurer.
Pasadena, California, August so. 1926.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12
LIBERTY BONDS.

NEW YORK, Sept. 11-Liberty bonds
closed: 3hs SOL; first ANS $1O1.26;
second ANS $1OO21; third ANS $1O1.3;
fourth ANS $1O2,9; U. S. government
ANS $1O7.16.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12
BUSINESS CHANCES

CAPITAL: New financing. individuals
or corporations requiring new or ad-
ditional financing for constructive eff
forts. Prompt attention, expert serv-
ices, best connections for procuring
capital any volume. Engineers Deve1-
opment Corp, 65 Wall St., New York
CitV
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12

MAKE SIS TO 500 EVERY WEEK
Just taking orders for the Longwear
line of mems and women's guaranteed
all leather shoes at factory prices.
Selling like wildfire. Write for samples.
Longwear Shoe Company, Dept Ga,
Minneapolis, Minn.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12

COPPER AND SILVER QUOTATIONS
The average daily quotation for cop
per and silver, as carried by the Engi-
neering and Mining Journal for the
week ending Sept. 8, are as follows:
Copper 1411. Silver, CLIO.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12
COTTON MARKET.

NEW YORK, Sept 1.-THE general
cotton market closed weak at net de-
clines of 38 to A points
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12
FANNIE JENNINGS,
OTTO BRIECHLE.

Executors of the Last Will and Testa-
ment of Franziska Briechle, deceased.
Dated this 25th day of August, 1926.
First publication, Aug. 20. 1926.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12
AGENTS WANTED

FREE TROUSERS and Free Selling
outfit; $500 daily writing orders for
guaranteed made-t measure trousers.
Every man buys. Undersell stores. Ex
celent sideline. Hutchins Pants Co..
Dept. rs, CINCINNATI, Ohio.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12

A PAYING POSITION OPEN to repre-
sentative of character. Take orders
hosiery direct to wearer. Good
income. Permanent. Write now. Tan
ners Shoe Mfg. Co., 1929 C ST., Boston,
Mass.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12
statesmen WANTED

CAP SALESMAN TO CALL ON RE-
tail stores. Splendid money-making
proposition for live wire statesmen. The
L. B. Cap Co., SO4-8O6-S0S Sycamore
ST., Cincinnati Ohio.
statesmen = Increase your income,
make $3.50 monthly commission easily
in spare time; experience unnecessary
to sell our special policy; pays $4,000
accidental death, $25 weekly benefit,
accident or sickness, cost $40 yearly.
North American Accident Insurance
Co, 5 Beekman ST., N. Y.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12

FOR SALE-Five- room brick and. two
lots See owner, 1915 21st st.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12

HIGH GRADE CHICKS and Pullets,
State Accred. Per 100: Leghorns,
$11; Anconas, Rocks, Reds, $13; Orp.
Wyan. $14; Light Brahmas, SIS; asstd
$S; large ass'td, $10 Live delivery.
Catalog. Dixie Poultry Farms, Bren-
ham, Texas.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12

The Wall Street ICONO-
CLAST, with the LARGEST
CIRCULATION OF ANY
FINANCIAL PAPER IN THE
WORLD, PrOclaims asi its slogan,
"The truth, no matter whom it
helps or hurts"
1t has wrought a nationwide
success, as attested by thousands
OfeOmmendatOry letters from its
subscribers.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12

Estate of Franziska Briechle, de-
ceased Notice is hereby given by the
undersigned, Executors. of the last Will
and Testament of Franzisl1a Brieschle,
deceased, to the creditors of and all
persons having claims against the said
deceased, to exhibit them, with the
necessary vouchers within four (4)
months after the first publication of
this notice to the said Executors at the
office of H. c. Beumler, Attorney at
Law, Douglas, Arizona, the same be-
ing the place for the transaction of the
business of said estate, in said County
of CochiSe,
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12

HOUSE PAINT-$2.95 per gallon. Hol-
lomon Brothers Hardware.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12
THE GARDANIER

FOR RENT-Single rooms or en- suite
with private bath, $40 up. 63S
Ninth ST. Next door is the coolest
dining room in the city with the very
best meals.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12
FOR RENT

FOR RENT - Front bedroom, private
entrance, adjoining bath. SS4 9th St.
FOR RENT - Nice front room, other
cool outside rooms; rent very reason
able 536 Twelfth. Phone 325-W.
FOR RENT-4-room furnished house.
Call 1853 23rd
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12

FOR SALE-Burroughs adding Ma
chine; nine columns; good as new.
Also h. p. electric motor. Inquire
at Dispatch office.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12

FOR YOUR HEALTHs sAKE-Drink
Pasteurized Milk. Phone 245.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12

FOR SAlE-Three horsepower motor.
Inquire Dispatch office.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12
FOR SALE
GE'I.l1TX.
INsQLATIN1 LUMn a

The Wonder Building Board. feet
wide, s to 10 feet long. For inte-
rior and exterior use. Douglas Plan
ing Mill. Phone 512.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12
LEGAL NOTICES

In the Superior Court, in the County Of
Cochise, State of Arizona.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12
FOR SALE

WINDOW GLASS for sale. Call IL
Hollomon Brothers Hardware.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12

The ICONOCLAST reflects
a personal, intimate, fearless and
expert viewpoint on financial
and stock market happenings. 1t
is expert to IT'S FINGER TIPS.
Its analyses are analyses Of
keen Judgment backed by long
years Of market and corporate
experience and very frequently
by a financial interest in the lIn.
dertakinRs.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12

ICONOCLAST reports ON
New York Stock Exchange Sc
curities speak plain English
which should be of timely profit
making and IOss-saving value to
you. They tell you what you
ought to know, not WHAT
SOMEBODY ELSE WANTS
YOU TO KNOW.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12

FOR SALE--Oak dresser, oak rocker,
wo@overcoats, some dishes. 1874 10Th.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12

FOR SALE-Poultry equipment, houses,
800 hens and lease on property; also
kitchen range, 6 HIP. Witte gasoline
engine. Must be turned at once. H. E.
Turvey, u mile East County Hospital.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-09-12
Dispatch Classified, Market and Legal Page
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
HOUSE PAINT-$2.95 per gallon. Hol-
lomon Brothers Hardware.
HIGH GRADE CHICKS and Pullets,
State Accred. Per 100: Leghorns,
$11; Anconas, Rocks, Reds, $13 Orp.
Wyan. $14; Light Brahmas, SIS; asstd
$S; large ass'td, $40. Live delivery.
Catalog. Dixie Poultry Farms, Bren-
ham, Texas
FOR SALE-Burroughs adding Ma
chine; nine columns; good as new.
Also h. p. electric motor. Inquire
at Dispatch office.
FOR SALE-Two houses on four lots
on corner One Groom and one A.
room. Together or separate. A bar
gain. Apply 1906 2 Avenue.
DON'T WASTE TIME-Don't HUNT for
ELLINWOOD or any other wood, for
you can be cox sure of finding it at
the Douglas Lumber Co. You know us.
LECHE Pasturized. muy fina. $50
Tenth street.
A GOOD citizen isn't always a home
owner-but a home-owner is most al
ways a good citizen. Moral: See us for
a shack, home or mansion. Douglas
Lumber Co.
FOR SALE-Buick roadster, cheap for
cash. Call 1909 Greene, phone 536-J.
PHONE 245-for Pasteurized Milk.
FOR SALE-RebuiIt underwood type
writer for $4,000; almost as good as
new. Dispatch office.
CARBOLINEUM applied once year
will rid, your poultry houses Of
blue bugs and mites. Toppers Poul-
try Ranch. 1857 10Th st. Phone 222.
FOR sALE-One-to rord truck. $500.
Terms. Inquire 946 8th.
FRESH pullet eggs, 35c per dozen. Top
per's Poultry Ranch phone 222.
FOR SALE-Furniture by piece or all
500 + Ave.
NOR SALE ton REQ truck, $500; cash
or terms. Inuire Hotel Haddon.
FOR SALE-Cheap. New and second
hand furniture, rugs, stoves, guns
and pistols and all kinds of ammu-
nition. Money to loan. Beeeroft &
Lewis, lilo G Ave. Phone 442.
FOR SALE = Overland roadster; good
rubber For sale cheap. 637 Ninth.
FOR SALE-Six furnished flats, three
lots on corner. Income $1O4 month.
Sacrifice, easy terms. 662 17th st.
BUY WHILE PRICES ARE BARGAINS
I1543 18th Street
4-room brick house and garage.
lots, paving and taxes up to date.
Reasonableness of terms will sur
prise you. $2900.0O while it lasts.
RICE & COMPANY.
X noIoo THihor Ro0f CootinO will
Evening star., 1926-04-30
JUDGE GIVES LENIENCY
FOR RUM TRIAL EVIDENCE
One of Four Has Jail Sentence Va
Gated by Accusing Employer
as "Higher Up"
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO April 30.-New strength
was given prohibition enforcement in
this area yesterday. when Federal
Judge James Fl. Wilkerson promised
consideration to underlings who testi-
fed against the higher ups
He directed that the Federal con
spiracy statute be invoked. rather
than a weaker law which has been
used by the Federal district attorney.
In four cases Judge Wilkerson offer
ed to vacate Jail sentences and fines If
the defendants would give information
against bootleggers. In one case IL
had immediate effect. With >one sen
tence OF three months Imprisonment
hanging over him, Peter Goldman.
lunchroom waiter. Immediately swore
to A complaint against Richard Loeb.
Evening star., 1926-04-30
PRESIDENT OF CUBA |
URGES NEW TREATY.
Asks Revision, Giving Greater
PreferentiaIs to u. S. on
! Native Market.
Nv the Associated Press.

BY the AssoClateu Frets
HAVANA. April 30. - President
Mschado last night made public plea
for revision of the reciprocity treaty
between the United States and CUBA
which would give a greater preference
for Cuban products, including sugar.
He said the present treaty was far
more advantageous to Cuba than to
the United States, and suggested that
In a revised treaty greater preferentials
could be given United States products
on the Cuban market.
He said adoption of a limited diff
ferential, based on cost of production
in the two countries. would safeguard
the American producer, and be an
economical measure of mutual benefit.
Evening star., 1926-04-30

n. Y, with her tanks filled with al
legged whisky malt, valued in excess Of
s5o0,0 the steamer Eker was re
turned to New York last night by Gus
toms inspectors. The ships crew and
officers. 10 in all. were arrested and
held under heavy guard.
Evening star., 1926-04-30
DOG FREE OF RABIES.
Animal Which Bit Spanish Minis
ter to Cuba Not Infected.

HAVANA, April 80 (P).-The dog
which on Wednesday bit Alfredo De
Mariategui. Spanish Minister to Cuba.
is not suffering from rabies. At the
legation 1t was said the Minister took
the anti.rabies treatment shortly after
he was attacked. but merely as mat
ter of precaution. and that he had
been assured the dog was not in
fected.
Recently there has been a general
campaign in Havana for the eXtermi-
nation of dogs because of rabies
scare. Last Sunday 1850 dogs were
put to death in the lethal chamber
there. They had been picked up in
the streets
Evening star., 1926-04-30
Marx to Quit German Cabinet.

BERLIN. April so NS.--Dr. Will
helm Marx, former chancellor. was
yesterday unanimously elected chair
man of the Centrist party, succeeding
the late DIR. Kongstantin Fehrenbach.
DR.. Marx, who holds the post of min
ster of justice, will, therefore, leave
the cabinet, although the date of his
resignation has not been fixed.
Evening star., 1926-04-30
Teller Given Two Years.

BALTIMORE. April 80 P).-Walter
NJ. Snyder, q years old, former teller
of the Baltimore branch of the Fed
eral Reserve Bank of Richmond. Va.
yesterday was sentenced to two years
In Atlanta penitentiary when he plead
ed guilty in Federal Court to en-
bezzlement of $1,000. He was arrested
two weeks ago.
Evening star., 1926-04-30

his employer. 1t was the fourth time
within a fortnight that Judge Wilker-
son had inveighed against prohibi-
ton enforcement in his court.
Evening star., 1926-04-30

Rayon manufacturers are combin-
ing to fix prices.
Evening star., 1926-04-30
LIQUOR TANKER" SEIZED.
$500, 900 in Alleged Whisky Malt
Taken In Hudson River.

NEW YORK, April 80 C49.--Seized
in the Hudson River near Yonkers.
Evening star., 1926-04-30

or the $500 900 people in Algeria
500 900 are Europeans
Evening star., 1926-06-18
RENT-BUsINEss PROPERTY.

(Opndsite Star Office.
3-story business building. 25 feet wide by
qo feet deep. with b.-wh., electricity; very
large cellar. This property adinins Schnei..
locations between Penna. ave. and + st
The floors are OF cement ana the building is
adaptable for IA restaurant. ovster house,
Chinese restaurant. prtntlnt Office or other
high-grade business requiring central loca-
non. Very reasonable rental for Il long
term lease.
Consult Rent Denartmen;.
CAFRlTZ
IAN and NJ g0S0
Evening star., 1926-06-18
FOR SALE-STORES.
SALE-BUSTNESS PROPERTY.
VALUES ARE INCREASING

A41VI1S NM M NhAoI-N"
GEORGIA AVENUE.
Located on the thlrty-three hundred block
OF this thriving business street. we are offer
Ing two-story store building with apart
ments above for Sis 800. The store is
leased for five years and at present the
apartment is occupied by the owner. In
finish and construction this is an exceptional
tulldIng, and at the above price II is a dis
tinct bargain. Cali US for an inspection.
MOORE & HILL. INC,
80 nth St Main 1l14
Evening star., 1926-06-18
DEPT, STORE BLDG.
FOR SALE-APARTMENTS

RENT RECEIPTS ARE WORTHLESS 4
recent for payment on home is money
saved. The CayanaUEh near Dupont Cir
clc. Two lovely ants. large room. kitchen
and bath each. $1,000 and :" 500 Month
lv payments OF S3s.25 and Sfl Co Less
than rentals Small cash down. Address
BOX o13-R Star Office IQs
Evening star., 1926-06-18
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. PROP'Y.

good suburban neighborhood for care of
house at moderate rental: references Adj
dress Boy l04B. Star Office. !Ss
Evening star., 1926-06-18
sALE-APARTMENT HOUSES.

CORNER APT; HOUSE N BEST LoCATio3N
in city, near Capitol and House Office Bldg.
Never have a vacancy; building > years old; /;
q apts. at low rentals and > stores leased
for 3 years oil-burner heating plant and
ami. II you want to buy. don't fail to see
This. Call Mr. HORNING. at Main 1907.
81. 10000 CASH WILL BUY MY SI2,500
equity. in modern apartment building,
pll outside apartments of rooms and bath.
s. 10000 profit per year. Address, Box
19s-B. star office. 49,
..FAMTLY APARTMENT. 5 ROOMS AND
bath each; rents $40 per month: price 4
Vermont ave. Main 3lSa.
BEAUTIFUL. SPACIOUS PRESSED BRICK
aud stone trim apartment house. completed
NithIn thr past three months and fuuy rent
rd at presert-day RENTALS Properly
financed and can I've sold with small cash
payment. This l. an exceptional piece OF
propert: al special nrice. CALL NOW.
ALLAN Z. WALKER & co. INC.
Sf3 18th ST. NV. Main $500.
BY OWNER--NEAR 9TH AND PENNSYL-
yauia ave. NV seven-apartment house.
newly. papered. painted; plumbing. electric:
ity steam heating plant, ami; subrented
for over $3.50 monthly; S12,5o0; small cash
THOMAS LEONARD
Hain 1886 $50 Louisiana Ave, NV. 23s
Evening star., 1926-06-18
SALE OR RENT-STOREs.
SALE OR RFNT--KIJS pr

STORE WITH TWO APARTMENTS ABOVE.
gas. ELECTRICITY. hot water: . back entrances.
Frank. SQ6 1900 II ct. NV. 20s
Evening star., 1926-06-18
Located Just OFF 14th Street,

4NNAI IIIUIIIdS vi NIE,
Fun thIre-story and cellar brick First
commercial zone. Hot-water heat electric
Tight: splendid section; has a good future
~ YOU wish 70 realize a profit on small
amount invested. INVESTIGATE THIS OP-
PORTt NIFTY. PRICE ONLY S22 800 Only
$40. 900 cash required
GARDINER & DENT. INC.
Main .4SSd 1909 ]. St NV
Evening star., 1926-06-18
SALE-INvEsTMyNT PROPTY.

> STORY BRICK. SHORT DISTANCE FROM
Pennsylvania ave. NV: only short dis
tance from the new Potomac Park develop
1nent, where values are sure to enhance.
All modern. lear garage. Call Main 4l9S
Ask for Mr.. FREEMYER.
Evening star., 1926-06-18
FOR SALE-HOUSES.

1884 INGRAHAM ST. NV.
New semi i-qetached S.roon house two
paths. one with shower: large living porch.
qouble rear porches, thoroughly modern
Open Tor YOUR inspection. SIC. 500. Easy
Evening star., 1926-06-18
SALE OR RENT--sUB. PROP'TY.

buns allows. $500 each $500 down. S35
per mo-. inc. prin. and int: one broom
house for. rent: electric light. water S23 M;
per month. Apply DWIGHT STO1LEk
chesapeake Beach passenger station seat
Evening star., 1926-06-18

CLIFTON ST. NEAR lith--3 MODERN
apartments: - containing 6 rooms and bath:
one r0oGs and bath routing for SlS0 per
month: price only SlS.O00. You can live IN
one apartment and let the other two pay for
the building, Attract}Nc tcrms. property IS
seldom for sale ~ ths location and this vii
go quickly. Apply 9gl;5 l4th 81. NV. Col
sos
Evening star., 1926-06-18
SALE--F ARMS.

Wonderful bargain in Maryland 20 min
with about 4 acres of fine land; abundance
fruit and shade fine for chic chcke11si; s1 iob Leaving
terms. Call 71s Taylor ct. NV. Col. 3165J.
Evening star., 1926-06-18
20 OPERATIVE PLAN.

TIE MONTH"; MBEKLANU,
2O3g New Hampshire ave. 80,
1 room. kitchen and bath. 500 10 S+.Oou
Terms, See Is for Particulars.
UNION REALTY CORP.
4Io-ill Evans Bldg. Main StlJ.
COOPERATIVE PLAN-705 NORTHUM-
berland. 3 rooms. kitchen and bath: first
class repair; attractive arrangement; large
Fooms and closets Price, Sl30o0.
4104l1 Evans Bldg. Main s4l2.
Evening star., 1926-06-18
WA\TED-FARNS.

WANTED TO RENT 5 OR 10 ACRES OR
more on good highway within 10 or / ) miles
5i :, ,WashImgton, suitable, i2r poultry farming
gard TO price. buildings, water and fences
Address Box 33B. star Office. .!0'
If YOUR ACREAGE Is FOR SALE. SEE
nle. | may get Won better price under my
plan. of subdividing and selling at public
auction. ! pay All expenses;
JOHN G. WAGNER
Real Estate at Auction
93o Woodward Rldg Main Az
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-27
GIVEN 5 YEARS
FOR SHOOTING HUSBAND

Justice Hoehling in Criminal
Court No / today sentenced Mary
X, jenkins: colored, who shot and
killed hdr husband, John w. l..
jenkins at So L st. N. w. August
q, last / when he surprised her
with annther man, to five years in
the perIitentiary on a charge Of
mansIaut31ter. She was indicted
originally for first degree murder
but the jury reduced the charge to
manslaughter.
Geroge Butler and Clarence
Berry, both coIored. were sentenced
to serve eighteen months each on
joint charge of mistreating h
14-year.old girl June Is. last.
Charles Tosh will spend eighteen
months in the penitentiary for
stealing an automobile belonging to
Virgil E. Burner. August 81, last.
Augustus Ray, colored, who fired
several shots at Charles F. Crock,
of Takor1a Park, Nd. July so, last,
as the result of crouch will spend
six months in jail
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-11-27
BLIGHT AFFECTS "MUMS"
GIVEN AWAY BY U. S.

The fluffy chrysanthemums given
away by the Department of Agricul.
ture, following the recent mum
show, were affected by crown gall
parasitic blight which will spread
to other flowers and gardens-ac.
cording to Miss Juel Mccain, 1890
l. st. n. w.
In a letter to The Times, Miss
Mccain declared that she was one
among hundreds Of recipients of the
free hrysanthemums, and that upon
her request Of a local florist that
some Of them be shipped to relatives
in Illinois, she was Informed that
they could not be shipped without a
permit from the Department OF Agri.
culture. OF Is NUNS" inspected
by the department, she said, only six
were found free of the parasite.