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The Washington herald., 1913-10-03
MARKETS, FINANCE, COMMERCE

tember IS, 3,2S7. SOL bales of cotton, count
ing round as half bales, against 3,007.27
in 19l2. The quantity Of cotton imported
in September was 6sS5; exports, 921,Il1.
Chesapeake and Ohio operating reve-
nue., increase, s3O,s36. Net operating rev.
enue. decrease, s7O.ss6. Surplus, decrease,
$50, So.
1t Is understood that bankers are ne
gotiating with the Pennsylvania Railroad
for the purchase of the s., 100000 Phila-
delphia, Baltimore and Washington Rail-
road per cent bonds. which were made
available for issue out of the $2O.00O,0 900
authorized.
effort to depress the general market, but
stocks fail to come in. The market is in
shape for a good rally.
Proportion of the Bank of England
reserve to liabilities is $3.50 per cent,
against $3.50 per cent last week. and COM
pares with a decline from 81 is to IS 3-I
per cent in this week last year. ConsoIs
of Lie.
The Missouri Pacific Railroad has an
Oruer Tor lU,UpO TONS OF rails Win the
Pennsylvania Steel Company.
Sears-Roebuck Company's gross sales
for September were s7,546,57i, an increase
of S. d per cent. Total for the year. $64.-
64S. .93S; Increase 1871 per cent.
S. b. Chaplin & Co. to w. B. Hibbs &
Co.-The rise in the minimum discount
rate of the Bank of England from 41-2
per, cent since last April to the present
quotation of 5 per cent was announced
in private cables as a precautionary
measure to protect the bank reserve,
which had been depleted by the exporta-
ton of 5000 600 to Egypt the past week
and the belief that Egypt will require
so, 600 900 more before the demands from
that source have been satisfied.
This development did not have any bad
effects on our market. as 1t had been
somewhat discounted Tuesday and
Wednesday.
In a general way a slightly better feel
ing prevails than earlier in the week on
the assumption that the markets techni-
cal position is more favorable than lately
for q rally. There is nothing, however,
in the general conditions to warrant ex-
pectation of anything better than an
irregular traders market for only mod
crate turns from this level.
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OUTSIDE SECURITY NOTES.

New York Oct awhile a generally firm tone
shown in the market for outside securities
today trading on q whole was limited TO few
Of the industrial issues. British-American To-
baceo was stronger and more active advancing about
half
Products preferred practically neglected There
was a fair inquiry for q number Of the stand
ard Oil subsidiaries, especially Indiana. which
moved mp about points Peoples Gas rights,
after . slight reaction recovered The mining list
wa irregular with fair inquiry for Stewart and
Braden.
Tonopah issues were easier. Bonds were dull, but
generally steady.
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TOTAL ALL LINES.
Ancient History.

An almost forgotten but interesting bit
of Treasury history is contained in the
list of unavailable funds of the Treasury
and Postofice Departments, which ap-
pears in the published reports of the
Treasurer. According to the last re-
port giving these items in detail, un-
available funds aggregated SO, ,S56.7 %.
The items included defalcations at the
various subtreasuries, mints, assay Of
fees, and national bank depositaries from
1861 to date. The principal sum, however,
related to deposits of public funds
placed with the several States by Presi-
dent Jackson under the act of June q,
1886: The total on this account was S2S,-
10l,644.sl, and was distributed as fol-
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WASHINGTON STOCK EXCHANGE

Ssles-Regular or call. Y O'Clock noon.
Riggo Realty S. u0ngl. Loo at DlH. $500 at
I0es. 800 At ld2h 5000 at lO2iE. 500 at lo2l.
Washington Railway and Electric 4. 5000 At
seS; N.OD al So.
Potomac Consolidated IS. 5000 at 100. 500 at
seS
Capital Traction, Is at lS. at ll5l4.
Washington Railway and Electric common,
70 at 90 rs Al st. 3 at oh 3 at 0h.
District National Bank. at 1854. 6 at 1851.
10 at 1881.
Commercial National Bank. 10 at ls5 10 at ls6.
After call:
Washington Railway and Electric b, 81. 100 at
sS 81 .0o0 at s2A, 90 at So.
United States Trust, at To- at I1
Washington Gas = at 5S, at s.
Washington Railway and Electric common. 100
at 9iE.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-03
GOVERNMENT BONDS.
NEW YORK MONEY.

1 New York. Oct. 2-Money on call on the Stock
Exchange today opened at ) per cent; highes., 3;
lowest. 2s; close, "a
Most Of the days loans were made at per cent
The rise IN the official minimum discount rate Of
the Bsnk Of England has exercised sentimental
Influence ON the market for fixed date fTmds and
in eonsoauenoo the downward trend of the quota
tiOns which has been In evidence for upward oi q
The Washington herald., 1913-10-03
BANKERS CALL ON WILSON.
Delegation ON Way to Convention
Visits white House.

A delegation Of bankers from the
Northwestern States, en- route to the con-
vention of the American Bankers Asso-
citation in Boston, called on President
Wilson yesterday to pay their respects.
Although it is understood that most Of
them are strongly opposed to certain fea-
lures of the Glass-Owen currency bill,
the subject was strictly tabooed during
their brief audience with the President.
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.Tim" woodruff Improves.

New York. Oct 2-Former Lieut.. Gov.
Timothy L. Woodruff, who suffered a
nervous collapse and a light stroke Of
paralysis while making a political speech
Monday night, showed further improve
ment today.
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| week has been brought to halt The inquiry eon-
tinues on q very limited scale. inssmnch as the
professional character Of the stock market trading
| is not calculated to swell the volume Of fresh
borrowings Rates are ~ per cent for sixty days,
ia.a5 for ninety days; 4. for four, i've, and si1
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Railway Earnings.

Here is a comparison of the earnings
of all branches of the Vanderbilt lines
for August, 1918, and the same month in
1872:
The Washington herald., 1913-10-03
COTTON STATISTICS.

Furnished BY n. L. Carpenter 4 Co.
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fNew York STOCK EIehsnse.
Washington Stock Exehangs
| Chicago Beard Of Trada
The Washington herald., 1913-10-03

II was an especially good day in the
bond market, $1,000 Riggs Realty IS SELL
ing At liz II, $5.OOO Railway IS at s. 3-S,
and Si@O Potomac Consolidated IS at
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22

power and influence to preserve the
wild birds. which are being eXtermi-
mated, and which will pass away. she
says, if the amendment Of Senator
Clapp is passed.
Almost every Woman'S club in the
State will ask Senator Hoke Smith
TO use his influence against the meas
ure
At the last meeting Of the Uncle
Remus Memorial A Association. the
members signed, individually, a letter
to Senator Smith asking his interest
and cooperation in the matter. 9th
er clubs have done likewise.
Mrs. John A. Perdue, regent Of the
Joseph Habersham chapter, d. a. r.,
has wired Senator Smith in behalf
of the chapter, to vote against the
amendment. Mrs Walter d. Lamar,
president of the Daughters of the
ConfederaCy throughout the state,
has also wired him to the same ef-
feet, and thousands of Georgia WON
en- are sending him Individual let
ters asking him to help protect the
bird life in this State
Miss Hornady is meeting with
hearty cooperation from all the
woman's clubs, and has brought into
service the aid OF many Influential
men in the State.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22

med, measured and records made.
rood values will be stressed, and
eVerythings that pertains to hygienic
conditions, and the importance of car
ing for the baby in sane and prac-
tlcal way VIII be exploited
The Child Welfare Department of
the exposition probably means more
TO the present and future generation
Of children than anything Of its kind
ever projected At the head of the
Children's Bureau at Washington as
Miss Julia Lathrop, for whom the
office was created by the President Of
the United States after a conference
with Mrs. Moore. then president Of
the General Federation Of Woman's
Clubs, who recommended Miss La
throp because OF her fitness for the
office
Miss Lathrop has been consistently
sustained by the succeeding president
of the General Federation. Mrs. Per
cy V Pennypacker. of Texas. and
has the support Of the entire mem
bership Of Woman's clubs through the
United States.
Dr. Bradley and Miss Lathrop CO.
operate beautifully in the work Of
conservation Of baby life, and for this
reason Dr. Bradley was appointed 10
the high and responsible position in
which she has been placed by the
Government.
The Child Welfare Building will be
opened the first of September and its
operations continued through October.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22

Nest, it was hoped that other asso-
Citations would leave the May Pole
Festival exclusively to the Uncle Re
mus Memorial Association as a
source of their fund raising and that
1t became an integral part Of the
years work of the association. The
idea Of the association is, that as the
Sheltering Arms has its Tag Day. so
should the Uncle Remus Association
have its May Pole dances and festi-
val exclusively.
Plans We're discussed for the dedi-
cation of the home which will occur
in the fall. with appropriate ceremo-
MES, and it was decided that the reg
ular meetings be held at the Wrens
Nest unless otherwise changed by the
president. Mrs. A Med. Wilson.
Mrs. Brevard Montgomery made a
splendid report of the festival as did
Mrs. f, p. Heifner and other mem
bers Of the association.
Among the prominent members
present were Mrs. A Med. Wilson,
president Of the Association, Mrs. II.
@. Hastings, secretary, Mrs. Joel
Chandler Harris, Mrs. +. l.. Connolly,
Mrs. Lyman J. Amsden, Mrs. Bre-
ward Montgomery. Mrs. F. P. Heifner
and Mrs, Bowden.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
TOWNSVILLE STUDY
CLASS INCORPORATED

THE Townsville Study class IS
now an Incorporated body.
charter having been obtained.
The object Of the class in taking
this step was to be able to buy Mag
nolia Park and keep il intact for the
use of the public. When it was un-
derstood that this park, which was
private property. was to be sold and
its wonderful growth used for com
merCial purposes, the Glass determin-
ed 10 save fl If possible and, by hard
work, the money for the purpose has
been raised; chiefly from contribu-
tious
This park, which is just north of
the town. has probably the most
beautiful and luXurtant growth both
Of trees and wild flowers to be
found in that section. There are
beech trees so gigantic and so old
that they could never be replaced.
There are ferns and orchids Of rare
kinds and other beautiful plants that
botanists have been surprised to find
growing there.
This work on the part Of the mem
bers Of this Glass was a great under
taking and they are to be highly
commended for preserving this beau
uful spot and giving the public the
benefit Of il as well as preventing
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22

MISS HELEN GRAY, formerly of
Atlanta, has been made hon
orary president. Of the South
ern Woman's Economic and Political
Science Association, which she found
ed in New Orleans several months
ago.
The association with which Miss
Gray is affiliated, is the development
of suggestion made by Mrs. J. X.
Ottley. Atlanta's brilliant and re-
sOurceful Clubwoman, who advocated
he establishment Of a department for
the study of political science in all
federated clubs, at the banquet given
six hundred federated women BY the
City Federation of Woman's Cluos
las fall
The purpose of the Southern Wom-
ans Economic and Political Science
Association is to equip women for
their growing esponsibilities. and
this new branch Of the federation is
sure TO become interesting.
Miss Gray, upon whom the honor
has been bestowed. is one of the most
intellectual women in the South, and
has contributed to many leading mag
azines and newspapers. She has trav-
eled extensively and has been pre-
scented at Court several times, and
comes from one of the Oldest and
most influential families of the Old
South.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
AUTOMOBILE PARTIES
MAKING WEEK
END TOURS.
7TMONG the Atlanta Club Women
u making weekend touring par
ties during the Meek was Mrs.

TMONG the Atlanta Club Women
~ making weekend touring par
ties during the week was Mrs.
A. Med. Wilson, who. with her hus-
band, Mr. Wilson. rode down to Grif-
fin to be the guests of the W. J. Kin
caides for several days. Mr. Kin
caide, who has been i'll for some time,
is. greatly improved in health
Mr. and Mrs. V. r. Davis with Miss
Josephine Davis and Miss May Hall
Wilson made a congenial party tour
ing the entire section of South GeOr-
gta, visiting Macon, Americas, VAL
dOsta and other towns.
The latter part of the month Mrs.
Nellie Peters Black, who is East at
present with her daughters. Miss
Louise Black and Miss Nita Black,
will make a trip to Calhoun, in the
northern part of the State, where she
will spend some time on the Peters
farm.
DR.. and Mrs. James n. Ellis go
down to their country home at Stone
Mountain every week-en in their
car, and Mr.. and Mrs, Frank Mason,
with their two little children, often
ride down to Mount Rest where the
Venables have a summer home on
the side of Stone Mountain.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
DIR. BRADLEY WILL HEAD
CHILD ENHIBIT.
=. FRANCES BRADLEY W

n R. FRANCES BRADLEY Will be
at the head Of the Child Welfare
demonstrations at the National
Conservation Exposition to be held at
Knoxville, Tenn, during September
and October.
DR.. Bradley Will go as a represeu-
tative of the Government. through the
invitation of Miss Julia Lathrop, who
is at the head of the Children's Blu
reau at Washington.
This department of the National
Conservation Exposition will be
housed in the most pretentious build
ing on the grounds, three-story
structure. which is already well under
way on the exposition reservation.
DR.. Bradley has been deeply in
terested in all matters that pertain to
the welfare of the city, and especial
ly the health and betterment of the
individual.
She has made a consistent effort to
have the milk conditions improved
and said. Il am not so eager after
certified milk as l am for better milk
for all classes. Certified milk is all
right for those who can afford it, but
It will never help the poorer classes
where the greatest mortality is felt
among the children. Ii is the masses
that good milk benefits most, and
the classes that can afford the Ger
tilted milk. But good milk should be
had for all"
DR.. Bradley said that the Child
Welfare Department at Knoxville will
be conducted in a way different from
anything that has ever been seen in
this country. Its purpose will be to
reach the children in the most eff
fective way. Children will be exam
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
DRAMA LEAGUE IN GEOR-
GA.

HE first appointment for the or
ganization of a Drama League
in Georgia was given to Miss
Carolyn Cobb. Of Athens, who is at
the head of the work in the State
Since her appointment, Miss Cobb
has done a wonderful work in de-
yelOping a better taste for the drama
and more consistent effort for the
Improvement Of the taste of the
public
Recently she has presented Jean
dare ana several other high-cla
plays at Lucy Cobb and Of her flu
ture plans. Miss Cobb said.
Il shall do my part to stir interest
in Georgia through encouraging the
drama, through lectures and through
the Interpretation of dramatic master
pieces by those competent. l want the
work in Georgia. scholarly. sincere
and educational Only in this way
can the work for the drama ring
true and become real civic force
and serve the drama"
Miss Cobb has begun her work by
coaching the students in college in
plays recognized as standard and will
plan for a vigorous campaign for the
best in the development of her work
A branch league was organized in
Atlanta recently at the Georgian Ter
race, Mrs. Starr Best occurring in
the interest Of the work on that
occasion more than a hundred names
We're enrolled on the membership
books. The aim of the Dramatic
League is to praise good plays and
ignore those that are calculated 10
hurt the public mind. Interested in
the Atlanta branch Of the league are
such conservative and influential men
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
CITY FEDERATION TO RE
SUNE MEETINGS IN FALL.

The City Federation has discon-
unued their meetings until fall. Mrs
Charles j. Haden is president Of the
city Federation
The Atlanta Womans Club will
not meet again until in the fall Mrs.
A. P. Coles is president OF this or
ganization
The Council of Jewish Women viii
not meet again until next fan. Prcsi-
dent Of this society SIS Mrs. Leo
GrOssman
The Reviewers will not resume
their regular meetings until October.
Miss Irene Smiley is president of the
Reviewers
The Woman's Pioneer Society will
continue to meet as heretofore, in
the parlors Of the Aragon Hotel,
through the summer
The Uncle Remus Memorial Ass1-
citation viii hold its regular meetings
at the Wrens Nest every first Tues
day i'm the month during tie sum
mer Mrs A. Med. Wilson is presi-
dent Of this association.
The WOman's Relief Corps Of the
G. A r. will not meet again until
fall. Mrs. J. Killing is president
The Third Ward civic Club will
hold its regular meeting in the open
air during the summer. Mrs John
Justice is president.
The BooklOvers viii meet in the fail
to continue their course Of study for
next year. Mrs Albert Brasweu is
president.
There viii be no meeting Of the
Martha Berry Circle until fall Mrs.
Frank lnman is president.
The Young Woman's Christian
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
SECOND WARD CIVIC CLUB
TO MEET.

THE Second Ward Civic Club will
hold a called meeting at the res
ldence Of Mrs. ]. w. Haden. 663
Washington Street, Tuesday at
p. m.
This club was organized in 1911
and is credited with a membership
Of 300. It was federated with the
year Its members are active and
enthusiastic
They aided in Cleaning Up Day
and by their efforts won the silver
cup offered by the Chamber of Conn
merce. They helped 70 get homes
for the Corn Club" boys. Through
their efforts also some South Side
streets have been improved and sew
ers laid where needed.
The object Of the club IS the Inn
pruvement of the Second Ward, and
cooperation with the Chamber OF
Commerce and City Federation in
all civic endeavors.
The Second Ward boundaries arei
Whitehall TO Mcdaniel Street on the
north. city limits on the south. A. &
W p Belt Line on the east, and
Southern r. Shops on the west
These limits comprise Capitol Ave-
nue. Washington Street. South Pryor
Street and many important inter
| seCting streets
The membership has already been
greatly increased and the meetings
are enthusiastic.
In the fan public place Of meet
ing viii be obtained but for the
/ present the club will meet at the
| homes of different members
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22

Association will continue their meet
ings during the summer.
The Story Tellers' League has dis
continued its meetings until fall.
President, Mrs. Charles Goodman.
The Atlanta Art Association will
resume its meetings in the fall Mrs.
sam Inman Is president.
Nineteenth Century History Glass
will not meet again until fall Mrs.
David Woodward is president.
The Atlanta Branch Needle Guild
has discontinued its meetings until
autumn. Mrs. Edward Brown is pres
ident
In the early fan the Free Kinder
garten Association will resume reg
ular meetings Mrs. w NJ. Nixon.
president.
College Park Womans club with
Mrs B. A. Martin as president win
take up its work In the fall
Twentieth Century Coterie will not
hold meeting until i'm the fall Mrs
: W. McCalla is president
The Decatur Womeu's club will dis
band for the summer
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
FOURTH OF JULY TO BE OBJ
SERVED BY D. 4. r.

T HE Fourth of July will be OBJ
served by the d. A R., the
Daughters Of the Confederacy,
the Confederate Veterans and the
general public with Bishop Nelson
in charge of the program.
The celebration will occur in St
Philips Cathedral in the afternoon,
and number of interesting features
incident to the occasion will be in
troduced in the program.
The chapters d. A. r. to be rep
resented are the Joseph Habersham,
Piedmont Continental and Atlanta,
and the Atlanta Chapter United
Daughters Of the Confeueracy.
The heads of the d. \. r. in At
lanta are. Mrs. William Lawson Peel,
Mrs. Sheppard w Foster Mrs John
a. Perdue and Mrs. J. O. Wynne, and
Mrs. r. p. Brooks Of Forsyth
Mrs. Williams Mccarthy is head
Of the Atlanta Chapter L d. c.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
HABERSHAM CHAP
TER TO MEET THROUGH
SUMNER.

THE Joseph Habersham Chapter
D. A. R. will continue to hold its
regular meetings through the
summer The work under way at this
time is the forthcoming bazaar to
be held in the fall. a bazaar planned
to be very elaborate.
During the same season the At
lanta Chapter L. d. c.. will also
project a beautiful bazaar for the
purpose of raising funds for the
chapter house proposed by that or
ganization
These two entertainments will be
conducted on large plan and will
add largely TO the social life of the
early fall and winter
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
UNCLE REMUS MAY FESTI,
VAL A GREAT SUCCESS.

IT was reported at the Tuesday
meeting of the Uncle Remus Me
mortal Association that the May
Festival Association held at The
Wrens Nest was a financial success.
The Uncle Remus Memorial Asso-
citation was the first to revive the
May Pole dances. which have not
been danced since Atlanta was in her
very shortest of infant dresses, the
last May Pole dance having been Civ
en- at the old Walton Spring, before
the Civil War
At the meeting Tuesday it was de-
cided that inasmuch as the associa-
ton took up this form of entertain
ment three years ago, to become a
part of the social life of the Wrens
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22

as Rev. c. B. Wilmer and Mr.. Mem
minger. both scholars of the highest
type and others Of the same mental
attainments.
Dudley r. CowIes, secretary of the
league. has issued "A comprehensive
letter in the interest of the work of
the league and is planning for a i've
hundred membership with which to
begin the fall work.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
NEW OFFICERS FOR
GREENSBORO CLUB.

THE Womans Club Of Greensboro
has elected officers for the en-
suing fiscal year. The club has
progressed very much under the
guidance of the retiring officers. The
new officers chosen are. President
Mrs f. w. Bethea. First Vice Presi-
dent, Mrs r. p. Wheeler; Second
Vice President. Mrs. f. G. Adams
Third Vice President Mrs +. q. Reid
Recording Secretary, Mrs. Paul
Wheeler, Corresponding Secretary
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
nHILATHEA CONVENTION.

There was a large number of dele
gates at the Philathea Convention in
Dublin Ca, last week. The first ses-
sion was taken up with organizing
and considering several routine mat
ters. The annual address of the pres
iaent, Miss Lena Bird, OF Athens, was
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH.

The members Of the primary de-
partment of the First Methodist
Church held their annual picnic
Thursday at Grant Park. Mrs.
Wyatt. the instructor, was assisted
by a group Of teachers and parents,
and the picnic was greatly enjoyed
by the children and grown people
who attended.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
ST, ANTHONY CHURCH.

" VERY successful Novena has
IL just been ended at st. An
thongs Church in West End, a
noted Franciscan Father having con-
Quoted the services.
An Apron Sale viii be held by the
ladies' of this church next week, un-
Ter the auspices of st. Anthonys
Guild. Mrs. Alcorn, the president Of
tie Guild, will have charge of the
sac.