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NEW YORK MARKETS.

NEW YORK, July IS P).-Flour
steady; No. Western, lip fob
Winter straights, 6.6oa6.S5; hard Win
ter straights. 6.S5a7.45. Rye barely
steady; No. 2 Western, 1.12 +. o. b.
New York and 1.10H elf. export.
Barley steady; mailing, 96H elf.
New York, lake and rail Pork steady;
mess, $500: family. SO 00a3S.00. Lard
steady; Middle West, 13.10a13.20. Tai
low quiet; special loose. IN; extra, ia.
Wheat futures opened steady; domes-
tic. September, 1.4l 81: December,
1.44& asked. Oats neglected.
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NEW YORK CURB MARKET
Received by Private Wire Direct to The Star Office
INnI,GTRIALG

Following is the list Of bonds and
stocks traded in on the New York
Curb Market today:
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New York CitNllses more electricity
than do IL EHlhpean nations com.
biHed. .a. drA a. me
hzsr< NA-s xss..s ! Ss+'~
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FOREIGN EXCHANGE.

NEW YORK, July 10 (P.--Foreign
exchanges mixed. Quotations in cents:
Great Britain. demand, 4S5 5-32;
ca bles, ass II 80: 60-day bills on banks,
ASH. France, demand, 3.9l 7'16;
cables, 3,91ia. Italy, demand. 5.41la;
cables, SAP.
Demand. - Belgium, 1889: Ger
many, 1915; Holland, 4003; Norway
25.S3h; Sweden, 26.7S; Denmark
26.73h; switzerland, 19.24% spain
17.oS; Greece, 1924; Poland, 11.20;
CZechoslovakia. 2.96A; Jugoslavia,
1.76; Austria, 14.0S12; Rumania, 81;
Argentina, 1850: Brazil, 11.8l "a;
Toxic, 47.O6A; Shanghai. 62.75; Mon
treal, 99.S5 sis.
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OIL OUTPUT DOWN.

NEW YORK, July IS R9.-Crude
oil production in California for the
week ended July 1s averaged 622.5o0
barrels daily. a decrease OF 800 bar.
rels compared with the week beferes
~ 4 tFte Se~ssSsfrs,.lsfs .
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u, There is no week, as we know it,
IN China, only the day of the month,
Or the nn"ofh - .-f--. 2.-rr .s.ua = -
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29
WOULD GUST
 JUDGE. REED
King. of. Utah. Urges Senate to Hasten,
 AstiOn..

WASHINGTON, Feb. a-Senator King, of Utah, today introduced in the Senate a resolution directing the judi ciary committee to take cognzance of the continuationr in office of, United States Judge Reed in Alaska, and to report to o.ethe Senate whether he IS a usurper and whether legislator needed to oust hi,n-.. The Senate re- fused. to. confirm Coolidge's reappoint- ment of Reed. The latter continues to hold .the office,. contending that his commission does not expire until his successor has been named and con- frmed. The resolution was referred to the judiciary. committee.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29
WILKINS PLANE UNDERGOES.
 TEST AT DETROIT FACTORY

Wilkins flying gas tank" in which he will attempt to ex- plore the Arctic blind spot, will make it's test flights this week. Assemb- ling has been started at the Ford. air port, Dearborn.
 After the Dearborn tests the plane will be taken to Selfridgt Field, where skis will be attached and prac- tice takeoffs will be made on ice-cov- cred Lake St. Clair.
 Three gasoline tanks will be placed on the wings, one behind the pilot, and one beside the pilot, where the passenger ordinarily sits. The gaso- line capacity will be 325 gallons. sufi- cient for 24 hours flying. The plane must fly carrying a load a load of 1000 pounds before it is accepted.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29
FOR BENEFIT
 0F ALASKA
Several Measures Now Being Considered
 By Congress.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-Six bills designed to benefit Alaska or it's citi- zens were passed Wednesday by the House.
 The most important is the bill for tramroad construction on Seward Peninsula, now under progress, which calls for the expenditure of $150, ,000, of which $50, 900 woud be lcontributed by the Territory.
 Other bills passed were:
 A bill providing for commission, composed of representatives of the Departments of Interior, Agriculture and Commerce, in Alaska, which would exercise supervision over Fed eral activities looking toward the re- organization of administrative work and to centralize authority in an agency located in Alaska.
 A bill to authorize payment of $20O to the surgeon formerly in charge of the Alaska Railroad Engi- neering Commission, to settle his &C., counts.
 A joint resolution authorizing the expenditure of $125,000, to be here after appropriated, for the protection of Government property along Lowell creek. through flood control, provided $25O, ,000 shall be contributed by the town of Seward.
 A bill authorizing the-issus of $5Q,c 900 bonds by the town of Wrangell. The Seward and Wrangell measures go to the President for approval. The other four hills mentioned have yet to be acted upon in the Senate.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29

Henry DuRand and Jake Mutchler, from Flat,. were Wednesday arrivals. coming over with Joe Cummings and team. Messrs. DuRand and Mutchler remained here only about an hour, after which, they became passengers of A. A. Bennett, in whose airplane they proceeded to McGrath, at which place, they remained till Thursday, on which day the Bennett airplane sailed for Fairbanks, returning to McGrath thea same day.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29
LARSON HOUSE REOPENED;
 WAR CHILSTROM MANAGER

The Larson House was reopened on Monday last, under the management of Ivar Chilstrom, who, with his wife and three children, arrived here from Nenana on Sunday. That house has always been known for it's open- hearted hospitality, and, judging from the opening reception which was given Monday evening, the place will lose none of it's prestige under the new management.
 Though in town but "A hours, MT. and Mrs. Chilstrom furnished an ex- cellent dinner and midnight lunch for the opening. The following guests attended the opening dinner: Peter Jensen, Frank Guskey, Chris Nelson. Robert Lowrie, Victor Nystrom, An- drew Olson. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Gray, Dave Mutchler, Frida Watkins, w. H. JoJnes, Mrs. w. H. Jones, Michael Hoehriter. Alex -Saknof, Andrew Hansen, Clara Taulhert.
 At 8:3O all of Takotna assembled in the lobby and large dining room. which had been cleared for dancing. and to excellent music furnished by Robert Lowrie. with the guitar, Pete Jensen at the piano, Hank Wallick with his banjo, and G. w. Clyde, with violin, and with only, short inter- mssion for luncheon, danced until 3 a. m.
 During tn eevening the musicians furnished several vocal numbers, and special dances were given. by Miss Rose Oates and .G.aW. Clyde, Bessie Boyd and Owen Gray, and Miss Mary Mclean and Victor. Nystrom.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29
EVERY NATION
 IN EUROPE HATES UNITED
 STATES, SAYS, GEN.. MARSH

DENVER, Feb. 6.-VirtalailY every nation in Europe hates tiies United States, and Europe is seeking a strong man, such as Mussolini, the; Italian, to lead it in knocking. Uncle Sam's block off his shoulders, General Marsh, former chief of staff of the army, said here today. General Marsh has just completed visit of five. years in the countries of Europe.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29

Frank Larson was a passenger of the A. A. Bennett airplane, arriving at McGrath Monday afternoon and arriving here in the plane on Tues day. Mir. Larson, with great satisfac- tion and some pride, displays his re- gently rebroken and reset wrist bone, which has every appearance of being as good as ever, and which, likewise, pleases his many friends.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29
COMING OF COMMERCIAL
 AVIATION IN ALASKA

SEATTLE, Feb. 5.-Commercial aviation will be an accomplished fact in Alaska long before it gains real foothold in the United States, in the opinion of Tom Jensen, of Nome, Ter ritorial senator and mining man, who passed through Seattle Wednesday on his way to Fargo, N. D.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29
WOIJLD PERFECT MERGER OF LUMBER. INDUSTRY
 ENTIRE PACIFIC COAST

CHICAGO, Feb. 5.-J. H. Bloedel of Seattle, c. D. Johnson of Portland, James Tylon of San Francisco and others are here in conference with of- fiicals of the National City Bank ot New York, to the end of perfecting a. merger of the lumber industry, of the entire Pacific coast.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29
SENATE WOULD USE TREAS
 JURY SURPLUS TO PAY PUBLIC
 DEBT, NOT TAX REDUCTION

WASHINGTON, Feh- 6.-The Sem ate today went on record for the use of the Treasury surplus for reducing the public debt rather than for tax reduction. The resolution making such declaration, offered by Senator Norris, was adopted.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29
FAMOUS CARTOONIST GOOD
 AT AMUSING CHILDREN

NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-The former Countess de Beaumont was today granted a divorce from Bud Fisher, famous cartoonist. In awarding the decree Judge Tierney said Fisher ap- parently amused children.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29

Mail Carrier Charlie Konig, bring ing the incoming mail, arrived Tues day, again leaving on Wednesday, headed for Flat. Travelling with MT. Konig on this trip is his daughter, Miss Helen, who will make a short visit with friends at Flat.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29
iCONMANDER. BRITISH HAND FORCES OFF FOR CHINA

LONDON, Feb. 2.-The traisport Megantic, bearing Major:G General John Duncan, commander of the British land forces, ordered to China, sailed yesterday for Malto. Other British ransports are now we'll on their way. to China.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29
FAIRBANKS BOND ISSUE.

FAIRBANKS' BOND ISSUE.
 WASHINGTON, Feb: 5.-The House. bill authorizing Fairbanks, Alaska, to issue bonds to the amount of $10GO0O for the construction of an electric light power plant and tele- phone system passed the House last night.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29
SAYS BOOTLEGGERS SEND
 IN CALLS TO CONGRESSMEN

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-Bootleg- gers have waited in Congressional lobbies while their calls were sent in to members. Representative Johnson. Of Kentucky, declared in the House today.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29

The Beattie case has again been postponed temporarily until Monday. Additional postponement is probable, pending the arrival of witnesses from Flat. Herb Riley, a witness for the Government, has been excused, and left for the States on Friday.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29
HOUSE CALLS HALT ON START
 ING WORK ON,s NEW CRUISERS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-The House today, refused to accept the Senate amendment to the naval ap- eropriation bill providing $1, 200. 900 for starting work on three new cruisers.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29

Billy Strite- and Ralph WanBurton were Wednesday, departures for Nc Grath, going down as passengers of Owen Gray. They were passengers this morning. for Fairbanks in the A. A. Bennett airpaane, which left Me- Grath at 9:2O.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29
CHARGES OF BARTER
 OF FEDERAL PATRONAGE

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-The Sen ate judiciary committee would be au- .thorized to make a nation-w ide in- vestigation of the charges of barter of Federal patronage, under a resolu- tion reported by that committee to- day.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29
LATE D0IMGS
 FAIRBANKS
Struthers Convicted of Embezzlement; Halt
 in Beattie Case.

FAIRBANKS, Feb. 5.-J. Fred Struthers was today found guilty on four counts of the embezzlement of funds from the Waechter Bros. Com- pany, Fairbanks. Unless his case is appealed, Struthers will probably be sentenced on Monday.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29
POPULATION OF. U. S. 0Ns
 JULY. 1.WILL BE 1ls. .626. 900

WASHINGTON, Feh.. 3-A Gen. sus Bureau bulletin, just, issued, says the population of the United States, not including islands territory, will be .119, 1926, ,OOO on July l.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29

Joe Cummings, who arrived We'd nesday from Flat, having as passen- gers Henry DaRand, Jake Mntchler and Billy Striten departed today on ifs return trips to Flat.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29
TO COOPERATE IN BRINGING PROHIBITION ISSUE BEFORE
 NEXT REPUPB. CONVENTION

WASHINGTON, Feb. a-A letter to Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler from Borah, dry leader. of the Senate, agreed today to cooperate in bringing the prohibition issue before the next Republican convention.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29

WASHINGTON, Feb. h-The ex- emption of Shanghai international settlement from the theatre of hostili- ties in the. Chinese civil war has been proposed to the Cantonese and Pek- ing authorities by the United States.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29
AFFAIRS Ar
 SHANGHAI
500 W:o,anded at Hang; ch0w; 50 U. s. War
 ships Qn Hand.

SHANGHAI, Febo 5;-Five hun- dred wounded reached Hangchow to- day from the. army of Marshal Sun Chuan Fang at Yen Chow, where he has taken. his stand along the river to stop the conquering march of Can tonese toward Shanghai, 140 miles away.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29

Victor Nystrnm,, who came pp Sum- day from McGrath with MT, and Mrs. Ivar Chilstrom and three children as passengers, returned to McGrath on
  Thursday, with Mrs. Owen Gray as passenger.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29
FIRST AMERICAN MINIS-
 TER TO CANADA

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-The, ap- pointment of William Phillips as, the first American minister to, Canada was announced today at the State De- partment.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29

Billy Jones, who was reported seri- ously indisposeds at Ophir some days ago, was a Monday arrival. declaring himself a well as ever.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29
Photographic Ticks.

SEATTLE, Feb. 2.-David Whit comb, lnancier, and past president of the Chamber of Commerce and director in several banks, was sued for divorce in court yesterday bvs his wife, Mildred M.. .Whitcomb, who al legged insanity.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29

Mrs. Frank Joaquin and daughters, Misses Nellie and Greta, were Sunday departures for Canes, with Henry Martella as chauffeur.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29
TWELVE HUNDRED U. s. MA
 RINES ORDERED TO CHINA

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8.-Twelve hundred marines now in San Diego have been ordered td China, especially to protect Americans in Shanghai.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29

Dr. l.. w. Fromm. well known den- and brother were Wednesday arrivals from Ophir, for stay of a few days here.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29

Warren Stewart returned here Mon- day from visit to Ruby, leaving on Tuesday for McGrath, headed for his headquarters up the Kuskokwim.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29

Frank Guskey, after town visit of several days, left Thursday for Canes creek for a short visit.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29

Dick Stephenson, from Canes, was a Wednesday arrival, for a visit of a few days in tOwn.-
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29

PEKING, Feb. 5.-FiftY American war vessels are now floating in Chi nese waters.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29

Arriving heresa few days ago was Clara Taulbert, who came from Me- mana as passenger of Harry Agoff.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29

Captain J. H. Mclean left Tuesday for a short visit at Canes creek, again returning here Thursday.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29

Fred Dubois returned here yester- day, after a stay of about three weeks on Yankee creek.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29

WASHINGTON. Feb. 9-The Green bill, designed to enable world war vet erans to obtain leases direct from the Veterans Bureau on bonus certiti- cates, was. passed by the House today.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29

Harry Agoff, after stay of several days here,. departed today. for Flat.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29

Charlie Konietxko. from Canes, was a Wednesday arrival, for few days in town.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29

Ernie. Cove was a recent departure for Littleecreek, for a stay of some days.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29

Al Colwell, after an absence of some days, was among Wednesdays arrivals.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29

SEATTLE, Feh. 6.-The Alaska Steamship Company is billing it's Cold Belt excursion season to South western Alaska, commencing May 29, and ending August 27..
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29

SEATTLE, Feb. 8.-Dr. G. o. Gay, 6l pioneer druggist. died at hisshome here today.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29

SEATTLE, Feb. 9.-Thomas' B. Habcock, 70, we'll known Alaskan and life member of the Arctc Club, sui cided by gas, because of i'll health.
The Kusko times., 1927-01-29

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-Hueh s. Gibson, American minister to Switzer- Land, was today named ambassador to Belgium.
The Washington times., 1927-08-25
Crude Oil Production
Records in u. S. Broken

All records for the production of
crude oil were broken in the United
States last year, the Bureau of Mines
in the Department Of Commerce an
nounced today.
The American petroleum produc-
ton in 1926, the bureau announced,
amounted to T70,S74,00O barrels,
smashing all preceding records. This
total represented an increase of
T.131 900 barrels over the 1925
output.
THE major portion OF the in
GREASE" the bureau declared, was
recorded in Texas. Production in
California, the leading producing
State. dropped off approximately
100000 barrels, but Oklahoma
registered a gain Of about $500. 900
barrels and established a new
record. The bureau announced
that imports Of crude petroleum
amounted to so ,382. 900 barrels in
1925, a slight decrease over the pre-
ceding year. Sharp decreases in oil
imports from Mexico, 1t was stated,
were nearly offset by increased I'M.
ports from South American coHn-
efpa
The Washington times., 1927-08-25
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK

CHICAGO, Aug. rs. Hogs Re
ceipts, $4,000; market strong; top.
S10.S5; bulk, $s.OO01O5O: heavy
weight, $S656990: mediumweight,
81 3091O.S0; lightweight. $500
1885; light lights, Ss.00610.75;
packing sows. &7.25@S.5o; pigs. $3.50
$1,000. Holdovers, $4,000
Cattle Receipts, 1000; market
steady.
Calves Receipt, 5000; market
steady
Beef steers-Good and choice,
St2.50@14.60; common and medium,
$4.50011.50; yearlings. S7.50014.25.
Butcher Cattle Heifers. $1,000
1885: cows, $5.25@S.50; bulls, $500
@8.5O; calves, $13.O0@15.00; feeder
steers. $7.50@9,5O; stocker steers,
S7.0O@9.O0; stocker cows and heifers,
"a. 500 Z. 90.
Western Range Cattle - Beef
steers, $7.50@12.O0; cows and heif-
ers, $5.00010.00
Sheep Receipts, 10000; market
steady: medium and choice lambs,
$13.00@13,s5; culls and common,
So. 50@11.O0; yearlings, $9.00@11 so;
common and choice ewes, $4,000
7.25: feeder lambs, $12.50@13.75.
The Washington times., 1927-08-25
Wife Charges Husband
Lost S42, 900 In
One Night

WHITE PLAINS, n. Y, Aug.
Mrs. Carroll Moore Geiss-
Ter, formerly Of San Francisco,
was granted $3.50 weekly ali-
mony and $4,000 counsel fees.
BY Supreme Court Justice Hum
phrey j. Lynch here today,
pending trial Of her suit for
separation from her husband.
Arthur D. Geissler, formerly
vice president Of the Victor
Talking Machine Company, Of
Camden, N. ].
Mrs. Geissler bases her suit
on an allegation Of cruelty,
charging that her husband
maintained as undue friend
ship with Mrs. William Pope.
Of st. Louis, also known as
Holly Cromwell, whose hus-
band, according to Geissler,
lives at the Racquet and Ten
mis- Club in ST. Louis.
Geissler opposed his wife's
action, claiming she had driven
him from home by her tongue.
She charged that he gambled
heavily, and cited two I'M
stances, one charging he had
lost $4,000 in poker game
at i single sitting, and the
other that he had lost $4,000
one night 1t roulette.
The Washington times., 1927-08-25
4. N. A. ELECTS
OFFICERS

The new American Motorists Al.
ISOLATION, projected from the 81.
tional Motorists Association. was
formally launched at d meeting az
delegates from automobile clubs
throughout the country which had
composed the n. M. A.
Thus the protest by the American
Automobile Association late yextef.
day against theselection OF 4 nan1e
for the new body was futile. II the
new organization are one former
vice president and several motor
clubs formerly with the A. A. Al.
Jesse =. S1ter, OF this city, was
selected az chairman Of the ieeis
lative committee Of the new organ
ration and viii have charge OF 1eeis.
lation before Congress. Mr.. Suter
represents the newly organised
Washington Motor Club In the new
national organization.
Ray Beck Manager
Raymond Beck, also Of washing.
ton, and secretary Of the wash.
ington Motor Club, win be manager
Of the A. NJ. "A. by appointment of
the national board Of governors.
The officers elected today are:
]. Borton Weeks, president Of the
Keystone Motor Club, Philadelpnia,
president; William Thilodeau, Of the
Automobile Legal Association, Bos.
ton, first vice president; Joseph r..
Cox, Of the Long Island Automobile
Club, Brooklyn, treasurer, and
Linnaeus L. Hopes, OF the Della
ware A. A., wilmington, Del,
secretary.
Regional Vice presidents were
elected covering the entire country,
he aims Of the new organization
were declared to be on-comrnerciai.
and included . campaign for safe
driving, elimination Of grade croas.
lngs, universal road service, agita.
ton for good roads. decreased taxes
for motorists, and touring data.
A protest was voiced late yester.
day by the A. A. A., against what
1t termed violation Of ssbueiness
ethics" by the new organization.
The first step in the organization
Of the A. NJ. A. was taken last night
ct = banquet at the waahington
Hotel.
Confronted with the protest 81 the
A. A. A. 1T last nights meeting,
Mr.. Beck declared that It would Sc
undignified to reply to the attack
by the three As.
Il do not know Of any orsaniza.
ton having 4 copyright on the
alphabet Of the English language. .
he added.
The Washington times., 1927-08-25
FOREIGN BONDS
LIBERTY BONDS

Furnlahed rooms, and board. ton, Il
you want it. consult the many offers
rnade IN the rental columns Of today's
classified ads.
The Washington times., 1927-08-25

BUylng . good used ear viii assure
ysu Of transportation AZ 3 remarkably
low cost. 1BvestiRate the offera IN
toaay's classified ads.
The Washington times., 1927-08-25
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