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The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-15
20 YEARS AGO
SEPTEMBER 15, 1914
From The Empire

SEPTEMBER 15, 1914 The Germans began to resist the advance Of the Allies on their lines established north ol the River Aisne, indicating the beginning of another general engagement. The German front extended through the forests of La Aigle and Gar onne. between Rheims and Laon and to the north of Rheims and Chalons.
 Stroller" White, Mrs. White Miss Lenore White and Master AL bert Hamilton White, of White horse. were all aboard the train or their way to Skagway to attend the third annual fair, according to a dispatch from Skagway. Miss White was to continue to Seattle where she would re-enter the Uni versity of Washington to finish her course of studies.
 Senator Henry Roden, who had recently established his residence in
 Juneau. had become embued with the Juneau spirit, and was to take to the hills on a hunting expedi- tion. He expected to be away a week or ten days.
 The Sisters of St. Ann's, who conducted St. Ann's Hospital in
 Juneau, were gradually moving into their splendid new quarters and expected to be completely cstab- lished in the new building by Oc- tober 1.
 Jaxon's rink, where the Elks'
 carnival was to hold forth, was the
 busiest place in town. An army of
 carpenters was working day and
 night to put the spacious auditor ium in shape for the Bills show. Only. seven more days and they asserted that Juneau would wake
 up and realize that something had struck town.
 Mrs. Jules B. Caro, and son,
 Bert, were to arrive home on the
 Princess Sophia from a trip to
 Vancouver and Seattle. While
 south, Mrs. Caro had established
 Miss Georgia Caro- in a finishing
 school in Vancouver.
 Weather for the preceding "A hours was clear with a maximum
 temperature of 61 degrees and a
 minimum of 39
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-15
oNEv WAY TRAFFIC

During the Fair from ' D m. to am. no southbound traffic will be permitted on E Street from 18th Street b Willonghby Avenue (Home Grocery Corner).
 c. J. DAVIS, adv. Chief of Police.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-15

Maybe gallon of gas could lift skyscraper
 io rect as the ad says It often lifts five people clear to the New Jerisalem-Qos Angeles Times !
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-15

The upstate chap who broke into store and made off with 50 blue serge suits may have been planning life career baseball umpire tBoSton Herald)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-15

American myth No 867: You feel just as cool with a coat on after you get used to it"-Uos Angeles Times)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-15

Insects are attracted by light says a scien- list Also by picnic lunch.-(Atlanta Constitu- sionD
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-15

Hitler at the funeral of Hndenburg-a mouse ndorsing an elephant; gnat cheering Zeppelin tNew York SunJ
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-15

Whatever became of the scientist who proved that the sun was losing its heat?-(Macon Tele- graph)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-15
GET THE CARNIVAL SPIRIT.

Tonight as has been the for the past 12 years in the existence of the Southeast Alaska Fair will be Carnival Night The serious side of the expedition, the judging of exhibits and awarding of prizes, will be over this evening The closing hours will be given over to fun-makng. good clean amusement and great occasion of jollification
 Such occasions are excellent things for the con- munity. They cause all of to mingle together e big family, forgetting cares, putting aside troubles and grievances. Music and dancing songs and laughter the cries of bankers calling the wares the fire siren at the Fremens booth all contribute something to the enjoyment.
 So tonight ought to be big night at the Fair It will mark the end of the Thirteenth Annual Fair. which we hope has been successful from every standpoint than any of its predecessors
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-15

Homicides in Texas in 1883 reach ed new high since records have been kept-98z deaths during the year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-15

If these Public Enemy killings keep on next year is going to find Who's Who in Gangland very much reduced in volume
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-09-15

Weather for the preceding "A hours was clear with maximum temperature of 61 degrees and a minimum of 39.
The Washington times., 1934-04-10
Tech Opera Club
Will ReDe1t ShOU

The Tech Opera Club, under
auspices of the Mckinley High
School ParentTeacher Associa-
ton, will present a return perform
ance Of the GiISert and Sullivan
operetta, '"The Gondoliers," in the
school auditorium, April 20.
Weather prevented large at
tendance at the two previous play.
ings at the school on March 23
and "a and the return engagement
is in answer to many requests.
The Washington times., 1934-04-10
Mrs. Nicholson Leads
SentineLs Convention

Mrs. Jessie Nicholson, OF
Chevy Chase, has been selected
to preside over the convention
Of the National Sentinels in
washington on Jefferson's birth
day, April 13.
Mrs. Nicholson's keynote ad-
dress will be broadcast through
WJSV over the Columbia net
work at LAS p. m. Other
speakers will be Mrs. Glenn Sha-
yer, Mrs. Henry w. Peabody,
Mrs. T. I. johnson and Mrs. Ed
ward Thurman Smith.
The Washington times., 1934-04-10

New York police early today
picked up a 15-year-old Washing
ton girl, reported missing from her
home, who, according to informa-
ton from the Manhattan authori-
ties, was in the company of a mar
ried man and a 17.year-old Wash
ington boy.
The girl is Daisy Green, re.
ported missing yesterday by her
sister, Mrs. Dorothy Neal, from
their home in the 400 block Ten
neSSee Ave. N. E.
The Washington times., 1934-04-10
Business Men Name
DOHlOhOe President

New officers elected to the
Southeast Business Mems Asso-
Ciation meeting at the walker
Hill Hall, $50 Seventh st. S. E.,
last night were: Clarence F.
Donohoe, president: r. B. English,
vice president; Charles H. Jenkins,
secretary; and Alex ]. Berlin,
treasurer.
Capt. J. E. Bobo, of the Fourth
police precinct, outlined work of
the police Boys Club.
The Washington times., 1934-04-10
D. c. GIRL FOUND IN N. y.

Kenneth T. Mower is the IT.
year-old boy, whose father, VIII
burt z. Mower, reported his dis
appearance from the Mower home
In the 600 block Massachusetts,
Ave. N. E.
Police said the married man Is
Cleatus Hutton. whose age and
home address were not given in
the New York detective bureaus
telegram to local police. The
three are held for District au-
thorities. Police said they drove
to New York.
Evening star., 1934-01-14
GEORGETOWN NATIVE
DIES AT AGE OF SO
James Albert Walker Was Pioneer
Ice Dealer in Dis
trict.

James Albert Walker, 50. q lifelong
resident Of Georgetown, died In George
town University Hospital yesterday after
an illness Of two weeks. He was q
pioneer ice dealer in the District and
had been engaged In that business until
has retirement about 13 years ago.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary
Elizabeth Walker; three sons, Frank
Walker Of Long Island City, N. Y;
George A. and w. Claudius Walker,
both Of Washington; two step sons.
Charles e. and John L. Schafer, both
of this city, and two daughters, Mrs.
Robert Putnam Of Baltimore and Mrs.
Howard Jenkins, with whom he made
his home here.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday
at pm. at the home of his STEP
son, John L. Schafer, 1850 Conduit
road. Burial will be in Glenwood
Cemetery.
Evening star., 1934-01-14
J. R. N0URSE DIES;
POLITICAL WRITER
Washington Correspondent for
Universal Service III Two
Days.

James r. Nourse, So, veteran politi-
cal writer and Washington correspond
ent for Universal Service, died suddenly
yesterday at Garfield Hospital. He had
been i'll only two days.
Mr.. Nourse. an employe of the Hearst
newspapers for more than 80 years,
returned to Washington last Fall pre-.
paratory to reporting the present ses-
sion Of Congress for Universal Service.
Formerly he covered the Senate for that
service from 1921 to 1924. served q year
thereafter as manager Of the Universal
bureau here and was managing editor
Of the Washington Herald In 1925-26.
He later resumed managership Of the
local Universal office for two years and
was then transferred to New York as
general manager.
In 1928 he returned to San Francisco
to become managing editor Of the Ex-
aminer, on which he had worked In
his younger days as reporter and city
editor. He continued In that position
until his last assignment brought him
back to this city.
Surviving are his wife. q daughter
and one son, all living in California.
Funeral arrangements have not been
completed, but 1t Is expected the body
will be sent to California for last rites
and burial.
Evening star., 1934-01-14
Benefit PARTY TUESDAY

Jewish Consumptives' Relief Group
Sponsors Of Affair.
A card party and dance, the proceeds
Of which are to 60 toward furthering
the work Of the society's sanitarium at
Denver, will be given by the Ladies'
Auxiliary Of the Jewish Consumptives'
Relief Society Of Denver, Tuesday at 8
pm at the Maydower Hotel.
Mrs. Martin Mendelssohn Is chair
man Of the affair. with Mrs. William
Levy and Mrs. Jack Veaz as assistants.
Evening star., 1934-01-14
I'm Mpntnrtaitt.

cEIDrn Sos.a nossss nA " e sse
January a. 1881.
She fought life's battle bravely
We know she is sweetly resting.
FOR 'he Her Has IovfNe fes II sVS cHnDREN IfsEEN
HART. CONWAY, In remembranee Of CON.
WAY HART the son son q the iats sb;. saes ss
one year ago today. January IA. 1888.
He was loved by US all. but Jesus loved
To-day recalls the memory of loved one
And iano those 20 Who sfss think Of him today are
the ones who loved him best
He little thought when leaving home that
h. he ne vsus s desR would sleep ana
INK NIX y JAMES ai5s a AND p0aiH ANNIE HART. :.
HART. CONWAY. In loving remembra5ee
Of my dear brother. CONWAY HART. who
passed away ,ass one year ago today 'sn-
II. TIM. n.s soes on my mss ;t you
Your memory is as dear today
in Fl as hGaE sIsfIR HSR 'aiesG VISA
MONROE. MILDRED j. tribute Of loye
ushes na M1s II i5s n SSE
left US ten years ago today January a.
The angels whispering to one another
Can And amid their burning terms Of love
None SO devotional as that Of mother"
HER DEVOTED CHILDREN. LEWIS.
AMANDA AND JAMES MONROE AND
MARIE M. JUMPER.
MOODY. ROSCOE CHARLES. In loving
Ssg0fs Csc 9HanIEs q e dfas mo6nx 6Hssahs D S
tired). who died one year ago today. jan
u''' It. His His DEVOTED WIFE. MAE. =
PAYNE, MARTHA. In loving remembrauce
Of my dear sister. MARTHA PAYNE. who
Hts 81 D110TE5 esH T5is sisIES iss diid dfiiHdizAsrsH
PERRY. JENNIE v. AND WILLIAM q. In
Ieyant N psm9Ey Ty Of bn my . gear mother not J, D.
%ffIA4 ahaeP r. PERkY. p&eeember & enc 20. iasa:
In the book of my life there are memories
OF the hsppiest moments I've known and
In love is the blessing of . WONDERFUL
rHEns Gshfs foanSd sns f.tasnz bAGoHTES svn nbA1sY
PHILLIPS. FRANCIS C. In loving remskn.
0pE Sho deSarseS ssS s
life six years ago today. January IA. 1875.
Though lost to sight. to memory dean
dear itsie son JoHS SVns L. YosR psRors Who %
parted this life four years ago todty,
January Il, 1890; Anniversary mass at
-- : HIS MOTHER. =
Evening star., 1934-01-14
Make Living by Fishing.

Nearly 5000 residents OF New Or
leans and the immediate vicinity make
their living by fishing.
Evening star., 1934-01-14
GarAH uf UhankH.

BRAUN. SUSANNA M. We wish to extend
sincere thanks and appreciation Tor the
lovely noral tributes and kind express
sions OF sympathy in the hour Of our
deep sorrow. THE FAMILY.
CLAPP, WILLIAM ELLIS. We wish to ex-
press our SINCERE thanks and apprecia-
friends for the beautiful floral tributes
and kind expressions Of sympathy in the
sad bereavement Of our beloved husband
and father. HIS WIFE AND FAMILY.
CoELEY; S T., FREDERJCK &. Tbs, The A fsmily Of
fully acknowledses your, thouehtfulness
and sympathy in their bereavement:
MRS. ROSA CONLEY.
MARSHALL. MARIA L. The family Of the
late MARIA L. MARSHALL wishes to ex-
press to their many relatives and friends
their sincere thanks and appreciation for
kind expressions of sympathy in the
hour OF their deep sorrow;
MITCHELL, THERESA C. The family Of
the late Mrs. THERESA C.. MITCHELL
wishes to thank relatives and friends for
their expressions of sympathy. and beau
tiful floral tributes at her sudden death.
THE FAMILY.
Evening star., 1934-01-14
MRS. MARTHA B. MELTON
FUNERAL RITES ARE HELD
Services Conducted at National
Baptist Memorial Church
Friday Afternoon.

Mrs. Martha B. Melton. who died
Wednesday at her home, 2802 Wiscon.
sin avenue, was buried from the Ma
tional Baptist Memorial Church Friday
afternoon. She was the widow Of
Thomas H. Melton, well known builder
and business man Of this city, who died
about II years ago.
Mrs. Melton was q member Of the
Board Of Lady Managers Of the Ladies'
Baptist Home for more than 20 years,
serving as vice president until the time
Of her resignation about q year ago
Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Will
liam H. Cordell Of Silver Spring. Md,
and Mrs. T. L. Lewis and Mrs. Nan r.
Street. both of Washington. Two broth
ers. Robert L. Ryan Of this city and
Edward s. Ryan Of Gaithersburg, Mdp
also survive.
Evening star., 1934-01-14
FOUND.

MONEY-sum under 800 on bank foor
Jan. 8; Address Box 335-T. Star once. "A.
FOR LOST ANIMALS apply Animal Rescue
LEAGUE. ~ Q %. nv North $3.50.
Evening star., 1934-01-14
MRS. Il. G. LLOYD DIES;
TAUGHT SCHOOL HERE
Instructor At Mckinley High
School Expires In
Texas.

Mrs. Helen Gardner Lloyd. native
Washingtonian and teacher here for .
MURDER Of years, died Thursday in Md
land. Tex, it was learned here yester-
day. Funeral services were held there.
Mrs. Lloyd was graduate Of East
ern High School, Washington Normal
School and George Washington Uni
versity. She was q member Of the Chi
Omega Sorority and taught In Nc
Kinley High School and in the James
Ormond Wilson Normal School.
Surviving are her husband, Z. Rus
sci Lloyd. consulting geologist for q
number Of oil companies; two children
and her mother, Mrs. Annie Kealy
Gardner.
Evening star., 1934-01-14
LOST.

LOST.
downtown or Thomas Circle; Friday pm;
SIS reward. METROPOLITAN 1853.
CAT. male; orange ansora; answers to name
ruzzy. Wuz5y green coliar with sdaress
CHANGE PURSE. small blue, Friday after
noon 14th st. shopping section. Reward.
co. 5220-J.
COCKER SPANIEL red. not . thoroush-
bred, years old; children's pet; reward.
COLLIE light. lsh, I59yn .a,.II I3-ys oS female;
047a Knode 212I II ST.. Apt Io.
noon satnTdas; % Tsxard. ana IT'S IT'S 'Sma cIiison
st. NV.
PIN-White gold, blue and white center set
tings. 1908 18th st. NV. Apt. 504. 14s
NaseS inside: on hTeSn sS St with mopsy
POCKETBOOK. black leather. Containing
diamond ring and money: finder keep money
North 2967. Miss Johnnia Jones.
sPECTACLEs on New Year eve; shell spec
up; reward. Decatur c769.
WIRE-HAIRED FOX TERRIER. 4 months
old. male. black spots on body brown spot
Gyf ss eye sh answers s n~ to bs g. nsIs gs. of
WEIsT wATCH 5, I.dy':, geld; ,oan chain Re, Of
Conn. ave. Reward Adams 10359.
WRIST WATCH-Man's Weltham. white
gSd Leather isrsD ksturn to M Brown
10th St. between and NV. Friday. Re
ward $500 9Th St nv -GE 44Il:
Evening star., 1934-01-14

uary il. 1894. MICHAEL j. COLBERT O
lis Eye st, NV: beloved SON Of the lat lat
John J. and Anna M. Colbert tnee Nc,
and Mrs. Catherine Z. Carberry. Service!
at the s. H. Hines Co; funeral home
2901 14th st. NV. on Tuesday. Januar.
Church where mass will be offered at 6
am. Interment Arlington National Gem
Evening star., 1934-01-14

ANTON HOHMANN. Commander.
r. Z. WASHBURN. Adjt. 14s
MElLE. AUGUSTA. On Saturday. January
13. 1894, at her residence. A Anacostia
MEnE. beloved wife OF john H. Meiie
Funeral from her late residence on Tues
day. January IS. at 1890 am. Rela-
tives and friends invited Interment
Mount Olivet Cemetery, Baltimore. Nd.
Evening star., 1934-01-14

MILLER sHEsMAN sHrRHs on Thgrsdsy Jsn
beloved husband Of Louise Miller and
father of Ann Luree Miller, Funeral
Mrs. MARGARET Z. Episcopo 5O61 sher-
rier -pl. NV. on Monday. January Is,
at 1890 am. thence to st. David S
Episcopal Church. where services will be
held at IL am. Relatives and friends
invited. 1nterment Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Evening star., 1934-01-14
Oyster Supper Slated.

OXON HILL, Md, January 13 (Spe-
ciaD The Woman's Fellowship of the
Oxon Hill Methodist Episcopal Church
will give an oyster supper in the church
basement February l. Mrs. T. N. Sher-
III is in charge of arrangements.
The Washington times., 1934-02-13

While Frank j. Hogan and
Edmund L. Jones were trying to
make Justice D. w. O'Donoghue,
in District Supreme Court yester-
day, believe that William p.
MacCracken had been arrested
and thereby get action on a writ
Of habeas corpus, another similar
writ was being filed which has
the distinction Of being the first
Of its kind.
Joseph C. Turco, who repre-
sented George A. Gormley in the
famous Countess de Benque
blackmail plot, was using the
ancient writ Of corum nobis to
free Gormley.
Mr.. Turco was not sure how
much strength the senile proceed
ing might have, so he coupled 1t
with a habeas corpus petition on
grounds that Gormley was SEN
fenced under the Indeterminate
Sentence Act although the crime
was committed before its passage.
Litigants who attempted to
visit their lawyers in their Of
fices yesterday must have thought
that the attorneys Of the city
had agreed to declare a holiday
in observance of Lincoln's Birth
day anniversary.
Justice ODonoghue's court
room was literally thronged with
lawyers and most Of them were
uptown" lawyers who came to
witness the comedy-drama.
And from the widely dissimilar
opinions they expressed in the
corridors after the hearing had
ended, it all goes to show there
must be two sides to every QueS-
The Washington times., 1934-02-13
Prices Rule Strong ,
For Most Chemicals

Prices were advanced on some
heavy and fine chemicals of
lesser Importance last week, and
a few major items were a little
higher, the average for the phar-
maceutical group showing small
gain, the Oil, Paint and Drug
Reporter says in the current
number.
Industrial buying dropped
materially, although the larger
consuming industries were re-
ported to have expanded opera
tions. The shrinkage was in cir
cles where heavy supplies are not
carried.
Increased buying was reported
in blue vitriol, benzcSle, toluene,
and phthalic anhydride. Higher
prices were asked for quicksilver,
crude iodine, imported tartaric
acid, domestic carein, and cr-
ganic fertilizer materials. Price
reductions included secondary
amyl solvents and methylethyl
ketone.
The Washington times., 1934-02-13
WILSON CAGNETTI

'Times substations throughout
Washington and in the principal
towns of four States indicate that
before another "a hours have
passed the number of Secret
Agent X-9 Club members will run
into thousands.
Dashiell Hammett, famous de-
tective story writer and author
of Secret Agent X-9", appearing
every day in The Times, ex-
tends this invitation to boys and
girls everywhere who love thrills
and adventure. For no one but
Hammett, versatile and expert
enced Pinkerton detectice for
many years, could have created
the battling authentic mystery
which unrolls in the vivid pic
lures of this daily adventure
strip.
Join the Secret Agent X-9 Club
now! Simply ask your Washing
ton Times carrier boy, or call at
The Times substation nearest
your home. for your membership
card and badge.
The Washington times., 1934-02-13
SUSAN ANTHONY.
To Be HONORED

For the first time in history,
Congress will hear formal
eulogy of a great American
woman when Representative
Edith Nourse Rogers (R) Of
Massachusetts and Senator Ar
thur Capper (R0 of Kansas on
Thursday will epitomize the ac-
complishments of Susan B. An
thony, pioneer suffragist leader.
It will mark the hundred and
fourteenth anniversary of her
birth.
Representative Rogers will
speak from the floor of the
House shortly after noon, while
Senator Capper will speak later
in the day.
Women'S organizations through
out the country also will pay
tribute to the leader. At a p.
M, groups in the District will
lay wreaths on the model group
of pioneer women in the crypt
of the Capitol. Susan Anthony
is one of the figures in the group.
The Washington times., 1934-02-13
70 COMPLETE
AIR TRAINING

Seventy students, including
seven officers of the Regular
Army and 63 flying cadets, are
scheduled to graduate from the
Air Corps Advanced Flying School
at Kelly Field, on the twentieth
of this month.
Instead of being commissioned
second lieutenantS in the Air
Corps Reserve and placed on ex'
tended active duty following their
graduation. the flying cadets will
be assigned to the Air Corps tao
tical units and undergo an add1'
tional year of training with such
units under their cadet status.
This change in policy was re-
Gently approved by the War De
Department. It is probable that.
following their years service with
tactical units. they will be COM
missioned in the Air Reserve.
Capt. William ]. Flood, stationed
in this city, is the only Washing
ton student to graduate from the
school.
The Washington times., 1934-02-13
GUARDIAN LIFE
ASSETS UP

An increase in assets form $96,.
sos, ,46o to $ss,264, ,s99 during 1898
is shown by The Guardian Life
Insurance Company Of America
in its seventy-fourth annual state.
ment, and reported by its local
agency.
After setting aside dividends to
policy holders for 1884 on the
same scale as last year, the com.
pany added $500,000 to Q special
reserve for contingencies, bringing
the total for that amount UP to
$1,000, 900, and increased its gen.
eral surplus by $274,603 to IS,
4SS, 1886.
In addition, q special real
estate profit reserve maintained
by the company was increased
from $172,935 to $549, ,7S0, making
the total increase in special sur.
plus reserves and general surplus
to policy holders, $l.151,44S in
The company'S cash balance on
December 80, 1888 was $1,781 1888,
an increase from 1888 ,036 during
the year, and in addition 1t held
as q secondary cash reserve,
$1,000, 900 Of high-class short-term
securities maturing during 1884.
New paid business of the com.
pany in 1888 showed a decrease
Of 18 per cent from the preceding
year. The total insurance in
force on December 80, 1888
amounted to $460 1881 ,632.
The Washington times., 1934-02-13
EXPORTS Of OIL
OFF IN 1883

Exports Of petroleum and petro.
leum products last year declined
4 per cent to a value Of 5000, ,016,-
800 according to the Department
Of Commerce. The 1888 total
represented a decline Of 64.4 per
cent from the 1929 peak Of $751;
191.162.
Petroleum imports last year were
valued at $25, 5,893,384, compared
with $50, ,635,916 in 1882.
Exports Of petroleum products
were 1915 per cent Of the total
value of domestic merchandise
exported during the year, COM
pared with 1872 per cent in 1882.
Exports of crude oil last year
totaled 36,584,138 barrels valued
at $31,978,650, compared with
27,390,933 barrels valued at $27,-
106,301 in 1882.
Exports of refined oils during
1888 amounted to 61,419,041 bar
relS valued at 51,268, ,742, con-
tinuing a decline since 1929. The
1882 totals ware 69,348,199 bar
relS and $168,139,227.
Gasoline exports last year total
ed 25,995,678 barrels valued at
57,5t9,861 and constituted Alt
per cent by volume of refined oil
exports.
Imports Of crude petroleum last
year amounted to 31.924,398 val
ued at $17,718,471, a decline in
quantity Of 28.6 per cent from
1882.
The Washington times., 1934-02-13
N. Y. Bank Securities
LOUer DUrinu Week

The New York city bank stock
market registered a small decline
during the past week, the aggre-
gate value of 16 leading issues,
according to Hoit,. Rose &
Troster, amounting to $1,511,-
100000 as Of the close on
February 9, compared with ST.
542, ,193, 900 on February 2, a de-
crease of $30,S26,000, or 1876 per
cent.
The current average yield of
5.29 per cent compares with SIG
per cent reported on February
2. The current market value of
the stocks is now 1.27 times their
known book value, against 1.29
on February 2. Based upon cur.
rent figures they are now quoted
at an average of lis times their
known earnings, against 1T
times for the previous week.