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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18
.WLW TO PIN
VALLEY ADS
Chambers May Be Named In
Rotation to Check On
Effectiveness

Especial to The Herald
DONNA, March 18.-Listeners to
WLW, the broadcaSting station of
the Crosley Radio corporation, will
be asked to write a chamber of
commerce of some Valley town
each night as a result of a decision
to attempt a check-up on the num-
Der Of listeners hearing the ma
tional programs advertising the
Valley, 1t has been announced here
by j. W. Osborne, who sent a list
OF chambers Of commerce to the
station at Cincinnati.
A letter from the corporation ad-
vlSing such a step follows:
March IL, 1929,
Mr.. j. W. Osborne,
Radio Current Events,
Donna, Texas.
Dear Mr.. Osborne:
This is in reply to your letter Of
March g., relative to your time an
nouncement.
We are indeed pleased to know
that you like the manner in which
the announcement is being handled.
WLW is a station enjoying ma
tional circulation and it is for this
reason that an accurate check on
the number of people listening to
this station is practically impossi-
BILE. We approximate our coverage
at fifty millions Of people. however,
this is only an approximate figure.
I note you state you would like
to trace the value Of this an
nouncement, but are perplexed as
to how best to do so. I would sug-
gest that the announcements carry
the name of some specific organiza-
ton. AS they are now, the radio
listener assumes that the people
Of the Lower Rio Grande VALLEY
are responsible for this service.
You will find that if some induce
ment to write is incorporated into
the announcements you will receive
inquiries.
The advertising matter YOU en-
close with your last letter will be
used IN the time announcement
during this week.
Any suggestions or criticisms VOL
care to offer will be welcome, /
assure you.
Yours very truly,
crosby Radio Corporation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18
FIND r r OF
LIQUOR IN VACANT LOT

HARLINGEN, March 18.-Three
sacks of orphan" liquor were found
on a vacant lot in this city Satur-
day afternoon by Chief of Police
Bob Johnson, and sent to the
sheriff's office at Brownsville.
The owner of the liquor was not
located. Both sacks were filled to
capacity, the cargo comprising ap-
proximately 70 quarts.
1t is believed they we're cached
on the vacant lot by some bootleg
ger no expected to return later and
make a delivery.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18
PURPOSE
OF CANAL MEET
Valley to Show Apprecia-
ton For Efforts Oh
Extension Leaders

HARLINGEN, March 18.-The
cooperation of the city of Harlin-
gen in connection with the intra-
coastal canal meeting to be held at
the Valley fair grounds Friday
night was assured at a meeting Of
business interests here Monday
morning.
r. It. Stuart outlined the purpose
of the Friday meeting, stating that
it was to express the Valleys ap-
probation of the efforts Of Con-
gresham John N. Garner, Roy
Miller. active vice president Of the
Intracoastal Canal association; Al
Parker, John Shary and r. B.
Creager, who have taken leading
parts in the effort to secure extern
sion of the intracoastal canal from
Corpus Christi to the mouth of the
Rio Grande. The various phases
of the i~ntracoastal canal project
also will be discussed, Stuart said.
A barbecue will be served at the
fair grounds at 6 o'clock and the
meeting will be held in the munich
pal auditorium. Preparations will
be made to entertain between 1000
and 5000 persons.
At the meeting Monday morning
B. M. Holland, Myron F. Ward and
r. T. Stuart were appointed as a
general committee, and Mrs. t. s.
Herrin was named head of the
woman's committee. Arrangements
were made to appoint committees
in each of the Valley towns.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18
Southwest Ranchers
Gather For Houston
Meet Mar. Is, 10, 20

HOUSTON, March 18.-(P)-The
executive committee of the Texas
and Southwestern Cattle RaiSerS'
association met today as a prelude
TO the annual convention here to-
morrow, Wednesday and Thursday.
Several hundred ranchers were in
the city and more in sombreroS
were entering the hotels every hour.
Mr.. Joel Jackson, former presi-
dent. said that he and w. w. Tur-
ney Of Ell Paso, another past presi-
dent, were supporting San Angeles
claim for the 1880 convention. Both
San Angelo and Dallas were report
ed to be sending large delegations
to capture next years conclave.
7. D. Hobart of Pampa, will be
named president of the association
if it follows its custom of elevat-
ing the first vice president to the
presidency after a vice president has
served two terms. r. M. Kleberg
of K~ingsville is ending his second
year as head of the organization.
Sizeable delegations from Okla
homa, New Mexico and Kansas are
expected here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18
MANY HOMESEEKERS
ARRIVE IN VALLEY

HARLINGEN, March 18.-Ap-
proximately $50 homeseekers arriv-
ed in the Valley Monday morning
on special and regular trains over
the Southern Pacific and Missouri
Pacific, rail officials reported. The
number viii be increased to at least
1000 by arrivals later In tn week.
The Southern Pacific has ap-
proximately $50 scheduled for the
Valley this week, Of which number
IT'S arrived Monday. The Missouri
Pacific reported approximately $50
coming, with 375 arriving Monday.
Practically every development
company in the Valley had parties
CONN.,. in on the special or regular
trains.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18
VETERANSPLA
GAME NINETEEN
kWWC Presents Next To
Last Lecture By Noted
Bridge Opponents

The nineteenth of a series of
twenty radio auction bridge games
will be broadcast from ~WWG
Tuesday, March 10 at $50 p. m.
&C. S. To.
Each game Cf the series fea-
lures Milton C.. Work and Wilbur
@. Whitehead, New York experts, in
association with players from cities
throughout America and Canada.
The listeners-in are urged to have
four players ready with cards and
TO follow the game bid by bid and
play by play as broadcast over
KWWG.
The contestants in the nineteenth
game of the present series are Mrs.
Clyde Bissett. of Kansas City. MO,
who in addition to being a skillful
player is noted as a teacher and
lecturer on bridge; Mr. G. Drum
, mond Jones, of st. Louis, Mo. for
mel holder of many tennis champ
ionshipS, who ran ) among the
greatest of bridge players and has
won many important contests as a
representative Of the Racquet club
of st. Louis; and Mr.. Work and Mr..
Whitehead widely known as writ
ers. teachers and experts on the
game.
Following are the advance hands
for game nineteen:
Milton G. Work, of New York
and Philadelphia, South" (the
Dealer, holds: Spades A, x, J, 9,
s. 3; Hearts A, Q; Diamonds <, @,
j; Clubs 4, 3.
G. Drummond Jones, of st. Louis.
Mo-, west" holds: Spades a;
Hearts K, 9. 6; Diamonds A, 6, g.;
Clubs A, j, 10, 8, z, 2.
Mrs. Clyde Bissett. of Kansas
City. Mo-, North" holds: Spades
@, 7, Q; Hearts j. 10. a; Diamonds
10. 8 spot, 5; Clubs K. 8 spot, 6, 5.
Wilbur c. Whitehead, Of New
York, EAST" holds: Spades 10. 8
spot, 6; Hearts, 8 spot. z, 5, 3, Q;
Diamonds 9, z, 4, 2; Clubs @.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18
BARMORE FILES FOR
SAN BENITO POSITION

SAN BENITO, March BE. l.
Barmore has announced as a can
didate for the city commissioner at
the election to be held April 3
this being the first announcement
indicating a contest for that posi-
ton.
DR.. G. M. Cash and M. B. Hous-
sci, whose terms expire this year,
have announced as candidates for
reelection.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18
c. OF c. SECRETARIES
MEET THURSDAY P. M

Valley secretaries OF chambers
of commerce and retail merchants
associations will meet at San Be-
nito Thursday evening to formulate
plans for the entertainment of del
egates from retail merchants asso-
Citations over the entire state, who
will tour the Valley in May, it was
announced today by j. Bernadine
Price, secretary of the Brownsville
association.
The meeting is scheduled for
7:30 D. m.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18
Planned Advertising
By Professional Men

The James Advertising Agency, Inc,
of Mercedes, Texas, is prepared to
help you plan your advertising, lay
out a professional campaign and pre-
pare copy with punch and pulling
power. Get the most for your adver-
Using dollar by spending it to the
best advantage possible. An interview
entails no obligation.
Mercedes,
Hidalgo Bank Bldg, Phone 30s
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18
VALLEY CSTEOPATHS
HOLD MEET

The Lower Rio Grande Valley
Osteopathic association held their
regularly monthly meeting at the
Reese-Wil-Mond in Harrington Sat-
urday evening, with DR.. and Mrs.
H. w. zimmerman as hosts. The fea-
ture Of the evening was a lecture by
DR.. Charles H. Chandler on "The
Routine Examination"
DR.. Amorette BledSoe, of Browns
vile, attended the meeting. The
next session he held withr DR.. M. C..
Burrus, in San Benito, April IA.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18
New Way To
Improve Skin

A wonderful discovery IS the new
French process which gives MEL
Face Powder ITS unparal-
leled smoothness and makes it stay
on longer. The pureSt powder made
its color is tested. Never gives a
pasty or flaky look! Will not irri-
tate or clog the pores! It's youthful
bloom stays on longer. Remember
the name-MELLO-GLO. Eagle
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18
SANTA FE WOULD EXTEND

WASHINGTON, March I8.-IF1
The Kansas City, Mexico and
Orient railroad. recently purchased
by the Santa Fe system, today ask
ed the interstate commerce COM
merce commission for authority to
build IS miles of new line from
San Angelo to Sonora, Texas.
Funds for operation would be ad-
vanced by the Santa Fe, and the
line would be turned over to the
Panhandle and Santa Fe, another
subsidiary of the Atchison. Topeka
and Santa Fe, for operation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18

The weather was mostly falr to
clear throughout the United States
at the morning observation, eX-
cept cloudy and unsettled over
south Texas and locally over the
plateau region. Light to moderate
rains occurred vel south Texas
within the last "a hours. Tenn
peratureS were near the seasonal
average practically throughout the
country this morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18
w. M. DEAD
AFTER RAILWAY WRECK

SAN BENITO, March 18.-Mrs
A. B. Weaver received notice Mon
day of the death Of her uncle, w.
M. Farnklin, who was fatally in
jured in a railroad wreck at Texaco
Texas, Sunday. Franklin has visit
ed this section frequently and had
many friends here.
Mrs. Weaver will leave today for
north Texas to attend the funeral
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18
RANCHER GIVEN LIFE
As NEICHBOR.SLAYER

SAN MARCOS, Texas, March 18.
-(P)-A 99-year sentence was given
Percy Garrett, Mount Sharp ranch
man, by a jury here yesterday for
the Staying last summer of Robert
Calhoun, 10, a neighbor. The state
had asked the death penalty.
Calhoun, according to testimony,
was shot to death as he and a
grandson, Carlyle Lock, were riding
to town on a load of cane. Gar
nett's conviction was based largely
on testimony of the grandson.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18
is NAMED
ASSISTANT BY WILBUR

WASHINGTON, March 18.-tP-
Secretary Wilbur today appointed
Northcutt Ely of New York as ex-
ecutive assistant to the secretary
of the interior.
Mr.. Ely, who has been associat-
ed with a New York law firm, is
a native of Arizona.
Several days ago MI. Wilbur ap-
pointed Z. W. Sawyer, Los Angeles
engineer, as his other executive as
sistant.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18
WORKING GIRL ASKS
WHY NO SOCIAL CLUB

To The Herald:
Will you answer this question for
me? Why doesn't Brownsville have
a club, like the Girl Reserves for
working girls. Where we car meet
and have parties and fun. Answer
me this if you can.
March 16. M. l..
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18

The Valley secretaries Of Retail
Merchants associations will meet at
Mercedes Tuesday night in a regu-
lar session at which the officers for
the year will be elected.
The meeting is scheduled for 8
p. m., according to information
from the local body.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18
FINED FOR

Mrs. Jesus Ceballos Of Browns
vile was fined $25 for simple as
sault when arraigned before Justice
of the Peace Fred KowalSki Mon
day morning.
The charge grew out Of an af-
fray in which the defendant was
alleged to have beaten another
woman.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18
OLD LADY"

q CHICAGO.-"You're a naughty
oil dlady," said the court to Mrs.
Sarah LOOMS aged II. when ar
raigned for drunkenness. Now go
home and be good"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18
City Briefs

Come in and hear the Stromberg-
Carlson Radio at The Sheldon Stu
dio, 1240 Elizabeth st. For sale by
John N. Merrill.-Adv. If.
Hats. See them at Amaya's Mill
merry, 1885 Adams.-Adv. 10
New UNDERWOOD Typewriter sales
and service. Underwood Typewrit-
er Co., Moore Hotel Arcade, phone
295. Harlingen.-Adv. If.
Visits West Texas-W. A. French
manager Of the Retail Merchants
association, who for the past week
has been in Ell Paso, Lubbock and
Amarillo on business will return to
Brownsville Wednesday, according
to word from the secretary of the
local organization.
From Kouston-Frank @. Dyer,
Houston attorney, a classmate OF
County Attorney M. r. Hall al
Texas university, arrived in
Brownsville Monday on legal bust
ness. He expects to leave for
Houston tonight.
Rec0vering-John CloSner, who
has been seriously i'll for the past
three weeks with an attack OF
ptomaine poisoning, is reported to
be much improved, and we'll on the
way to recovery.
See Miss Kimbalrs samples OF
spring dress goods and hosiery be-
fore buying. 813 Madison ST.
ADV. 10.
Collector Here--Roy Campbell
collector of customs with head quar-
tiers at San Antonio, returned to his
nome Saturday night after a visit
here. Campbell said he was well
pleased with the airport here and
had taken steps to secure a customs
man to be stationed regularly at the
port.
Pays Annual Visit-C. j. Meredith.
superintendent of federal game war
denS in the state of Kentucky. is
IN Brownsville on his annual visit
to the Valley. Meredith is here to
ship back quail to the game pre-
serves in that state.
2OO Fryers and Broiler chickens
Tor sale. Joachim Poultry Farm,
back Of Country club.-Adv,
C. Of C. Board Notes.-The board
O directors, chamber Of commerce,
tuesday night will hold its regular
meeting. The main question for
discussion is the extension Of CITY
limits.
Cameron Hotel Waving and Bob
blng Shop now open. Waves SIS and
up. Bobbing by mar operator.
Madam Dow e.-adv. 18.
The Van Heest Shops Auto and
Furniture refinishing. Corner 18th
and Monroe Sts., Phone 1O47.
adv. 3-28-29.
DR.. o. v. Lawrence is leaving the
city Tor a couple Of weeks to take
a postgraduate course in New Or
leans.-adv. 10.
Eczema on Feet-One man saws
he had it over 20 years and that
one bottle Imperial Eczema Rem
edy healed him. Druggists will re-
fund money if it fails.-adv.
Water BIisters on Hands or Feet
will disappear after a few applica-
tons Of Imperial Eczema Remedy.
All druggists are authorized to re-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18

MILKNIAN'S HOPELESS LOVE
LEEDS, Eng.-Ernest Bowers, a
milkman, committed suicide be-
cause a woman customer refused to
marry him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18

First figure lowest temperature
last night; second, highest tempera-
ture yesterday; third, wind velocity
at 8 a. m; fourth, rainfall past "a
hours.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18
Announcing
For Men Only
Our Factory Man Here
For Three Days Only

To every man of Brownsville,
of the Valley, of Matamoros,
and to all of our customers,
We invite you to visit our
display and see our very
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summer clothing. Over 500
patterns to select from. Lin
ems, tropical worsteds, mo-
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woolens silk poplins, etc.
Made up any way you wish.
and strictly to your measure
ments. Sod on your ap-
proval. Suits delivered in
two weeks, or any time in
April, May or June. Prices
reasonable-S18.00 to $4,000.
Have your summer suits
made to order by us. Better
fitS-better workmanship and
exclusive patterns which can
not be bought locally. --latest
styles and patterns for the
business and elderly men.
Our factory man will give you
his personal attention, and
fit you correctly. We special
iZe on men hard to fit. Visit
us. You will be under no OBJ
legation to buy unless you
care to. Phone us if you wish
special appointment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18

ST. LOUIS, Mo.-Miriam John
stone, aged II, died as the result of
a tiny needle scratch on her
thumb.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18
CHINA BUYS AIRPLANES

PEKING.-The Chinese govern
ment has ordered fourteen air
planes in England.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18
M+=.
HARD WATER Plus Mtro MAKES SOFT WATER
Reg. U. S. Pat on.
Washes woolens
and blankets!

WHEN you wash with hard water
there's a dirty ring around the edge
Of the basin, but that's not suds.
It's scum. The hard water is doing
that. It's mixing with the soap to
form a dirty curdle. Can't wash
wooIens and blankets in that water.
Soften the water with Melo. Then
add soap. The water is now a very
fine cleansing agent and the soap is
much more effective. Melo did that.
Get a can today at your ~grocers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18
FORBIDS LONG MOURNING

HokeA1NDO LO1N0 IOUTt~NE1NI
CARDIFF, WaleS-Solomon Phil.
lips, a jeweler, in his will forebade
his family to mourn more than q
month for him.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18
WEEDS THIRD TIME AT "a

HULL, Eng.-James Warren,
aged SO, took as his third wife a
woman of AZ.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18
cow KILLS CHILD

OTTUMWA, Ia.-Milking her
fathers COW, Agnes Martin, aged
10, was crushed to death by the
animal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18

Water BIisters on Hands or Feet
will disappear after a few applica-
tons Of Imperial Eczema Remedy.
All druggists are authorized to re-
fund your money if it fails.-adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18
this
cereal
TALKS! :!

IT'S so crisp it pops and
crackles when you pour on
milk or cream. And what a
flavor! Crunchy rice grains
toasted golden brown.
Rice Krispies are fine for
any meal. Give them to the
children for supper. Easy
to digest. Order a red-and-
green package from your
grocer. Try the recipes for
macaroons, etc. Made by
Kellogg in Battle Greek.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-18

Eczema on Feet-One man saws
he had it over 20 years and that
n bottle Imperial Eczema Rem
edy healed him. Druggists will re-
fund money if it fails.-adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-26
u. S. UPHOLDS
ship SINKING
Treasury Stands Pat But
Canadians, British May
Take Serious View

WASHINGTON, March 26.-tP-
The treasury department is stand
ing squarely back Of its coast guard
service in defense of the sinking Of
the British schooner I'm Alone in
the Gulf of Mexico Friday by the
patrol boat Dexter.
Forwarding the first official re-
port of the incident to the state
department, Secretary Mellon has
taken the position that the Dexter
was within its rights in firing upon
the rum unner when its master
refused to heave to after a CON
tinuous pursuit" about 200 miles
into the gulf from a point within
four leagues of u coast"
Meanwhile, it is becoming in
creasingly doubtful the same view
Wal be taken by the British and
Canadian governments. Their dip
lomatic representatives here are
awaiting an opportunity to examine
the official reports from the coast
guard and the British consulate at
New Orleans, where the crew of
the sunken vessel was landed. If
these confirm current newspaper
accounts of the sinking, in which
one British seaman was drowned,
they are expected to take a serious
view Of the incident.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-26

Continued from Page One.)
legations that the purchase was un'
wise and illegal.
A truce in the battle between the
two forces, each seeking purchase o.
different sites, was declared recent.
ly and a previous injunction stop
ping the purchase was dissolved
The Harrington city commission ther
entered negotiations once more anc
contracted for the purchase Of tht
arroyo site. formerly occupied by the
now defunct Arroyo Colorado Coun'
try club.
Opponents Of this site at once
declared this was a breach of thu
truce which they believed they en-.
tered into with the understanding
that no further action would be tax.
en- until the matter was placed be.
fore the citizens of Harlingen II
an election. A petition immediately
was got under way and resulted il
the granting Of the injunction bS
Judge Kent Monday afternoon.
Purchase of another site, locatet
in the eastern part of the city z
part Of which already is the prop.
erty Of Harlingen, was advocated hs
some Of the signers of the injunc.
ton petition.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-03-26
STOCK MARKET
CLOSES WEAK
Ticker rs Minutes Behind;
Sales 100000 To
Set New Mark

NEW YORK., March 26.-(P)--
The stock market was inclined to
rally in spots at the opening to-
day, from the levels reached in yes
terday's drastic break, but further
selling also appeared, and gains
and losses were about evenly bal
anced. Union Carbide and Column
bia Graphophone mounted about 2
points each, Montgomery Ward
1 IA points. and U. S. Steel and
Radio substantial fractions. Ma
tional Cash Register and Loews,
however. lost about 2 points each,
and selling cropped out in the in
dependent steels, Vanadium and
Republic losing more than a point
Strong rallying tendencies de-
veloped soon after the opening.
Many traders apparently had stood
aside at the opening to await the
effect Of the many margin calls
sent out last night. and then re-
entered the market when it ap-
peared strong buying support was
being provided for many Of the
leaders.
international Telephone. which
showed independent strength yes
terday, quickly converted an initial
loss Of 2 points into a gain of SIM
liar extent, and Radio continued
the advance begun yesterday by
climbing 2 IL points to "a. Cop
pers also snapped back brisk1y I'M
der the leadership of Andes and
Greene Cananea.
Good buying also was apparent
in the amusement group. Para
mount Famous Lasky, Warner Bros
and Fox Film all moving up a point
or so In the early outburst of buy
ing.
Necessary selling was apparent In
some of the high priced specialties
and merchandising issues. Wright
Aeronautical broke 6 points but
quickly recovered its loss and
Filenes and Kroger Stores each
dropped 2 points.
Foreign exchanges opened steady
with cables unchanged at $4.85 3-3
The market closed weak, with the
ticker rs minutes late at 2:30 p. m
Total sales set a new record close to
100000 shares.