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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-16
DECLINING MARKET
RECEIVES A CHECK
LONDON STARTS BUrINo AND
PRICES IMMEDIATELY HAVE
RALLY.
STOCKS CLOSE FIRM
xcrsrurRx PACIFIC APPEARS
STRONGER AND UNION PACIFIC
ALSO HOLDS IT'S Own
WE'LL
STOCKS CLOSE FIRM
Rx sRoApAN WAL

NEW Work, Jan. 15.--The declin-
snr tendency Of prices received chscK
In today's market from the buying or
sers which appeared from 4-ohduh IA.
Foreign houses came into the marie
st level above the previous days close
anJ rort1nued their purchases up to
o'clock. taking in ali some sixty thoo-
gana shares. There is an impression
shaf a rood deal Of this business oris"
mated from New York, with the ioeA
Of creating support II SO, the Fuse
was successful
After two or three attempts on ths
mart Of traders 10 start a selling move
xnent, they began 10 cover, and thef
operations gave added frmness 10
prices. There is no doubt that the
short interest Uas consloeFspty re-
siuced during the day
Little outside buying developed. al
though commission houses report sh
increase In orders at prices under tne
market
Southern Pacific was again strong
feature, recovering to l05 S-s after
drive to I04 IL.
Union Pacihc held we'll all day on
fresh r4uors Of an early settlement or
sha divorce question. 1t Is now ex-
pected that Central Pacific viii be
leased 20 Union hy southern, ana the
details arranged shortly.
New York. chicago and 81. Louis III
rectors furnished the best news OF Inc
day By Increasing the dividend on the
common stock from a three 10 four
per cent basis. The shares advanced
from So to SO on light trading.
The copper situation commands less
attention both here and abroad, ana
a feeling is growing that the decline
that has occurred in the price OF cop
per shares has discounted the drop In
the metal
The coal shares were heavy on a
decided easier tone in the trade. Prem
iums have disappeared or shipments
and prices are reported on descend
ing scale
Hudson and Manhattan.
The details Of the Hudson and Man
haitian readlustment proved an UNI
pleasant surprise with its announce
Ynert IF an assessment on stockholders.
American Telephone and Telegraph
went down repeatedly on account oil
the response offered 10 the new bond
Issue
An announcement Of { n enga cement
OF $2,Gc000o gold for Paris and In
dicattons th4t further shipments would
bs made toward the end OF the weeh
had az sentimental effect on the money
rate. except tFat pa1lR are lIahlnS
nrnalle~ offerings Of time loans.
The Street Felt pleased with the
statement made by Horace White. re-
garding the proposal to require tncor'
porati0n Of the stock exchange. Hi
statement that the idea that short cell
sng depresses the property ARTIFICIAL,
is a faIlacy came at a good time. Al
an offset to the bill introduced by Sen
ator Cummins. requiring a tax OF tea
per cent On short sales OF stocks ant
commodities.
Bankers are free in expressing thu
opinion that 10 alarm need be Eel
that anything like panic NIL devei'
or. Prices OF securities may he driver
down several points further, but th'
technical position Of the stock marke
is such that no wholesale liquidation
ia 10 he feared.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-16
Guide
Makes Appearance

Spalding's Official Baseball Record
for 1919 edited by John E. Foster.
was issued yesterday. The figures for
the season Of 1912 are interesting as
compared with those of preceding
years owing to the disposition on the
part OF some Of the players to crowd
closely some of the records of old.
Part / comprises the records OF
1912, and In this section are the ma
Jor league statistics for 1912, miscei-
iane7us baseball records and official
averages for 1912 OF the American
association, American league and
about forty other leagues throughout
the United States.
There In also a chapter on the Phil
adelphia city series. another on how
pitchers shatter records, the Spald-
ing baseball hall of fame. the worlds
series and the year In baseball
In part III. among the many other
Interesting chapters are found, under
the head of the National league, ALI
America team records from 1871 to
1912. club presidents from 1876 to
1913, fielding records from 1871 to
1919. national All-America team,
holders of the three highest per-
centages 10 FIELDING from 1871 to
1912, holders OF the three highest
percentages In batting in respective
ieiding position from 1871 TO 1912,
honorary members, officers. pitchers
percentage. leading batsmen. etc. for
the same period. the roll Of honor. arc
the worlds series players from Ises
70 1914
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-16
FISHER IN FAVOR
Of CENTRAL BANK
TELLS GLASS COMMITTEE THAT
PLATFORM PLEDGES ARE %oT
AUTHORITIES.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 15.-That the
banking and currency committee. In
framing currency legislation, should
not make II political issue, was the
statement made today by Edmund d.
Fisher deputy comptroller of the city
OF New York. VINO was witness be-
fore the Glass subcommittee today.
Fisher advocated a central bank
scheme, similar 10 that Ia the Aldrlcn
plan. Referring 10 the declaration OF
the Democratic platform. Fisher said:
Banking reform is admitted to be
a non political question, apd the In
terjection OF any such subject into the
platform of any great political party
Is plain violation OF intelligent judg-
ment. and should not be taken seri-
ously
Platform plank utterances cannot
ne presumed 10 be authority for pre-
judging the result of patient investiga-
tion and analysis"
Fisher declared central bank con-
troll was absolutely essential TO any
plan for the formation of divisional re-
serve banks,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-16
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.

NEW YORK. Jar. 15-The market
resisted selling today both, for the
short account and through liquidation.
although prices we're carried almost,
If NOT quite, to the low levels Of yes
terGay. This was. however. after an
early advance. and a demonstration in
force hy operators working for de-
cline. with the progress of the ses-
sion Il became apparent that some
good buying was under the market,
particularly from Europe. and that
Southern spot markets " HIGH had been
reported unsettled and weak, were
really not Following the down move
ment in futures.
In short there were some advances
II. the South and the best OF advces
51etitf4t4stll fl la securing sup
plies of actual cotton at concessions.
This was about the story Of the days
sentiment on the floor.
Weather conditions throughout the
cotton belt continued favorable in re-
Epect 10 ground moisture, which will
be needed. Of course after the plant
has appeared above ground, and seed
ing has been completed. There Is HIT
lie or no cotton left in the fields, and
the movement Of the crop has been
40 rapid as TO make this question of
little Importance. because more liz ex-
p%cfed.
The opening OF the market was
Ateady at an advance Of one point TO
decline Of three points. This was
better than expected, and was due 70
cables. which indicated complete u
quotation In Liverpool.
liverpool futures closed steady with
net advance Of from Ia to
points Manchester quoted yarns dull
67d irregular, With buyers holding on
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-16

CHICAGO. Jan. 1.-THE question 20
be heard on the board OF trade late
today. Has the upturn in wheat been
too rapid" was general While some
II the more conservative men believe
that the price gains have been too
fast under present conditions sur
rounding the wheat market, few were
willing to stand In the gap and back
Up their opinions by making liberal
sales, even on the advancing market.
During the early part Of the day there
were Roodly amounts Of wheat thrown
overheard, and holders seemed anxious
to get out OF this grain. Later there
was an almost complete reversal OF
conditions. and prices gained sharply
under good buying power and rather
small offerings. Broomhall. In a spe-
cisl cable, used all the bullish con-
ditions at his command, and this ca
bic was the principal help 10 fhe wheat
BULL slate He said that the growing
appreciation Of the comparative
strength III the statistical situation.
coupled with the scarcity Of good
wheat. and the firmness with which
II is held. Was attracting universal AZ
tention abroad. At the end of the
message a sentence appears reading:
THE outlook for higher level OF
prices Is promised"
A report was received from Duluth
saying that n round lot Of durum
wheat was sold there today for export.
Kansas CITY reported fifty thousand
bushels as sold to go East to miliers,
and In addition to this message from
there said that the higher tempera-
lures have removed all the snow pro-
lection from the southwestern wheat
fields. and that the ground is now in
condition where a cuid snap would b.
more than likely TO damage the grow
ing plant.
Cash and future corn was taken
largely nv one of the big interests In
the trade and pit shorts scrambled To
get under cover. Export sales were
said to have been large.
oats gained IN strength along with
the other cereals, due largely TO the
buying OF a prominent local concern
which was an open seller fer several
r~eviOuS days.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-16
Mana IN cal

NEW YORK. Jan, l5.--Money on
call on the stock exchange today open
"a al ., "a per cent; highest. g.:
lowest, . Sd, closing, 5 per cent.
Most ~ the days loans were made al
"a per cent
t4f 4frr1e rTcrTryr TT7arKet fas FffETf'y
6Frner fo'ne ow ing 20 IA better inquiry
for funds that has developed. The
marker appears 10 be at Il deadlock.
however, as the banks are showing 10
disposition 10 loan at the bid rates.
Rates are 4d4 Ia per cent for sixty
DAYS and ninety days. and 4di4 2
per cent for four. hvs and six months.
Commercial paper remains un-
changed a per cent for the best
Names. London discounts. 4 IL per
cent, unchanged: Paris discounts,
3 rs per cent, unchanged. Berlin dts
counts. SIS per cent. ny Is.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-16
Chance Signs New
Pitcher For anks

CHICAGO. Jan f5.--Frank Chance
has engineered his frst deal as a New
Yorker. Anthony Carlo. former Wen
deli Phillips High school southpaw
pitcher. will play with hts team this
year. carlo received wire from Man
ager Chance this afternoon informing
him that everything was settled for
him TO. 20 with the New Yorks.
"ChanCe advised me TO start getting
into condition at one OF the local ath-
letic clubs" said Carlo II was ready
70 sign with the Browns when Chance
ssked me II l would Ike TO try New
York. AS I learned what I know OF
the game at the CuE park under Nor
decai Brown, of course I was anxious
to work under Chance. So I said
yes"
Carlo has had remarkable success in
semi-pro and minor league baseball.
Last season he was with the Internn-
tional league for time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-16
LAW AND EQUITY
COURT JUDGMENTS

Four judgments were rendered In
the Law and Equity court yesterday
against Ernest Miller. who is said
now to be beyond the jurisdiction of
the court. though a large sum OF
money was left here by him in the
care of friend. Judgment against
him was awarded ia favor OF the
Coken Barber Supply company for
$55.67; In favor of the Herpicide
company for $29; in favor OF J. II.
Hammerdinger & Son for s29,12. and
in favor OF Hymes Brothers for
~$2e4SS --------
Judgment was rendered In favor
OF II. L. Benton against John and
N. f. Straight for $31.10.
Suit was entered by the Alsop
Motor company against the Virginia
Railway and Power company for S3,-
000. No declaration was fled.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-16
UNCLT S An TAKES UP
TELEPHONE QUESTION

WASHINGTON, Jan I5.--An inquiry
was begun today by the Interstate
commerce compission at the request
OF the war department TO determine II
the United STATES can compel telephone
companies to connect their service
lines with telephone lines owned by
the government. Army officers al Fort
Myer Va, are unable to communicate
with the war department in this city.
except from d central station at the
fort; where a Bell telephone is in
stalled II Is declared that federal
business could he greatly facilitated
If the Chesa peake aud Potomac Tele-
phone company could be compelled 10
make connection with the posts
switchboard
The decision by the commission will
determine the right OF the United
states in compelling telephone COM
panies 70 make connections with prt-
vately owned switchhoards q conces-
sion they have hitherto opposed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-16
HARRY THAW HEAR
MUSIC IN ASYLUM
NfATTEAWAN. n Y. ia

. MATT'FAWAN. N. Y. Jan. Is
This afternoon Harry X, Thaw re-
ceived handsome VictroIa. and with
1t came one hundred Of the latest re-
cords. many OF them being classical
selections Of which Thaw is passionate
ly fond.
In his nearly six years incarceration
at Natteawan Thaw has had access
to the piano in the theater where he
has spent many hours playing the Sc
lections of the masters ar which he Isl
skilled. Today's present came from his
mother. There. was some question at
Matteawan tonight II the asylum rules
would permit Thaw 70 play the in
strument
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-16
Fina, Echo Of Chance Deal.

DETROIT, Jan. f5.--Red Corridor,
the Tiger inf1elder, who was the hinge
on which the Chance deal was swung,
today IL Cub The official docu-
ments transferring him TO Chicago
were signed today. Despite the fact
that Cincinnati was concerned in the
deal Corriden was transferred direct
to Chicago. IN doing SO President
Navira. OF the Tigers. shifted to Gin
cinnstt the obligation TO pay the kan
sac City club a player or s2,6ot,
whichever Is suitable. Although the
deal practically had been completed
some time ago, II had not been closed
formally and Gordon was q Tiger ur,-
I'll today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-16
FOURTE \ APPLY
FOR POLICE JOB

Fourteen applicants for the police
force we're examined at 4 o'clock yes
terday afternoon in the council
chamber. The papers Will be exam
ined within the next few days. There
is no vacancy on the force at pres
ent. but each applicant will be taken
up on his merits, and the next
vacancy to occur viii be filled by the
afsn deemed tine most fft. An must
stand a physical examination also.
The questions propounded yesterday
were comparatively easy, though
they required wide and varied
knowledge Of the c:ry and its form
of government
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-16

NEW YORK, Jan l5,--The trading
on the outside securities market to-
DAY was only fairly active and prices
continuing irregular. Interest was
scattered throughout ? very narrow list
and with no particular feature TO the
market Losses Of good proportions
were scored in United Cigar Stores and
Tsa,sseses Sorodl2e5a. A4tas ssaH@g, were
aGai In heavy, and. furtheF s1aeMnes we're
rrur&|
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-16
RICHMOND LIVE STOCK.
va stock report for the week end
"a Jnie

Live stock report for the week end
ing January 10. 1919
Best steers. 7i5G 7s4 medium TO good,
6i5 6TL; common ia fair. 4s.Gf5la: best
heifers 6nT7; medium TO good Az a
$50; common 10 fair, 3lz Az: best
cows $500; medium TO good, l& n "a
common 10 fair. Ga1z; best oxan.
81 416i5; medium to good 41295A; com
mon to fair, 3a9 AZ: bulls, 4AQ5%;
Aest calves. 9T9; fair 10 good 7as
dicks ans cows and calves, s3oms65
per head: best hogs. s. shoats and pigs.
7nTA. sows and stays. 5n7; best
lambs, 76s; medium TO good. ga Ga
common 20 fair $40 AZ ~est shsep.
4q41a; common 10 fair. 2Gl31a,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-16
Readville Is Out
OF Grand Circuit

PITTsBURG. Jan. 16.--New York
city has been put back on the grand
circuit and the famous old Readville
track, near Boston, has dropped out
Readvtlle withdrew In favor OF New
York late in the session here yesterday
Of the grand circuit stewards. Read
VILE had been awarded the dates from
August 25th to 30th, inclusive, but
waived them
Harry X Devereauz. of Cleveland,
was reelected president; Homer j.
kiss. Cleveland. secretary treasurer.
and Fred Postal, Detroit, Mich, vice
president.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-16
CLAY STREET CHURCH
TO HAZE NEW DRESS

The officials Of Clay-street Method
list church have determined to redec-
crate the interior OF the church. and
at It's late meeting appropriated the
sum Of about $1,000 for interior print
ing and decorations, the work TO he
done by the Tracy company
This is ono of the largest churches
Ia the city. Rev. r. 7. Waterfeld Is
tho pastor During his administration
she church has grown wonderfully.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-16

NEW YORK, Jan. 15.--Number of
shares sold today. 505.230: year ago.
s21,s19.
Par value cf bonds sold today. ST.
a27,000: q year ago, 81 1888 900.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-16
RUDE Marquard Can
Now Wed Blossom

NEW YORK. Jan. 15.---Joseph
Cahen, Better known as Joe eKne
was today granted a divorce from
Blossom seeley, the vaudeville
actress, whose alleged Affection for
Rube MarQuard. tbs baseball pitcher,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-16

The Norfolk and Western liz the
most comfortable way 10 Norfolk.
The Norfolk Limited and the Ocean
Shore Limited, run through solid and
quiek-cutting down ali other sche-
dulaS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-16

led her husband to appeal to the
Supreme court for decree.
Neither Miss Seeley nor Vanguard
was In court when the divorce was
granted.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-16
| he W Gather
Forecast for Thurxday and Friday.

Virginia; Rain Thursday in west
and Thursday or Thursday night in
east portions; warmer. Friday cloudy.
North Carolina: Fair, warmer
Thursday. Friday local rains
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-16
fay at seven points decline to asa
NEW ORLEANS corToa.

NEW YORK. Jan. l5---New orleans
cotton closed today as follows:
January. i2.42a44 February, l241
q a.; March, 12.4oQ4t: April. IL i4
AZ; May. l246Q47. June, I2.470 AZ;
July, I2,51@52. August. 12,07 O. 10;
September. 1896. october. 1853
Is,
Market closed steadv
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-16

l2 noon temperature. 40
F. Nj. temperature. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 81
Maximum temp. up to r M. Sc
Minimum temp. up TO 8 r.. M rs
Mean temperature -............... 40
Normal temperature ........... IS
Excess in temperature today
Excess in temp. since Mar. T.. 90
Accum. excess IN temp. since Jsnu~
airy ! Observation-Disclosures 23
Rainfall last twenty-four hours
Deficiency in rainfall since Mar i SIS
Accum. deficiency In rainfall since
January .-................ rs
Local Obsers alton r.. va. Yesterday.
Temperature Observation-Disclosures. 4S
Humidity ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, II
Naturalization .............So South
w lno--NeIoctty ........ 5
weather .............,,.P Partly cloudy
Rainfall last twelve hours, o
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-16

PouItry--Smal chickens and hens
active and cleaning up promptly on
arrival Turkeys very active.
Live Stoek-~Alt live stock W. demand
Veals very scarce and market active.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-16
RICHMOND CHAM MARKET.

Wholesale Quotations on Change.
Richmond, Va, Jan. Is, 1919.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-16

Richmond, Va, Jan. is. 1913,
LOOSE FIREH.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-16
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CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.

Market closed steady.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08
Paid $1,000 For Dance

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2.-Of all
those who danced the New Year 10,
Charles W. Clark, the millionaire son
of the Montana copper king, probably
paid most to the fiddler. Coming up
from his home with automobiles car
rying guests in q dinner party, Clark
led a tour of the streets for several
hours and then decided to give a d lance.
Going to one OF the big cafes, Clark
requested the use of the ball room.
"1'm sorry, Mr.. Clark" said the
manager, "but it would cost you a
thousand dollars to get that ball room
now"
"Well, l guess we'll take it," said
Clark, drawing his check book from
his pocket.
The cafe man fumbled the check q
moment and then ordered the room
cleared and Clark and his guests
waltzed and Texas Tommied for three
hours.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08
Will Build Big Dam.

GREAT FALLS, Dec. 30.-On arrival
here today with q corps of assistants,
Henry A. Rerrick took up the work of
developing power at the big falls OF
the Missouri, which he estim a,ed will
require two years 1, complete and will
cost 1900, 900. With him came nine
assistant expert engineers, and after
the plans have been whipped into
shape the work will be started on the
dam, which will develop the largest
amount of power OF any single plant
in the United States of its class, ex.
cepttug the Niagara Falls.
Mr.. Herrick, who will be the chief
engineer Of the work, announced that
coincldently with the development of
the big falls dam, be will direct the
construction of a dam at Thompson
Falls on Clark's fork OF the Columbia
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08
Wilson Prefers Walking.

PRINCETON, N. j., Jan. I.-Gover.
nor Wilson intimated tonight that II
1t we're possible he would like to 20
afoot between the White house and
the capitol when he takes the oath oil
Office az president on March 4. &c
realizes, however, that the crowds
will make it impossible, and that be
probably will have to ride In a parade
ss have oil recent presidents.
Jefersonian simplicity, the kind
that the president-elect would like to
emulate. he remarked, consisted not
OF q horseback ride, ss some historl-
ans have chrouicled it. but merely an
unostentstious walk down P%ennsylvs.
mia avenue In the company of q few
citizens.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-01-08
STATE OWNS ASYLUM.
Special Tax Will Be Collected To Pay
For Property.

HELENA, Dec. 3l.-The state of Mon
tans is nov the owner Of the property
Of the asylum for the inssne a. Warm
Springs, the deal being closed today,
when State Treasurer Esselstyn drew
his check on the American National
bank Of this city for 1888, 600 10 favor
1T Mitchell & Mussiebrod, the former
owners. This check 10 for the largest
eum ' e issued by q state officer in
Montana.
The purchase OF the asylum prop
erty was authorized by the electors Of
the state at the last election, when
they voted IN favor OF the issuance OF
bonds for the purchase. The question
was submitted to the voters under q
law passed bv the last AZURE.
This law provided for the appointment,
by the governor o: Q commission to
appraise the property of the asylum,
its appraisal to be the price the state
would pay.
The bonds issued to pay for the
property are redeemable ia 20 years,
but payable at any interest period,
and bear 4 per cent interest. They
we're purchased for the permanent
school fund and this purchase gives
the fund q total Investment in interest.
bearing securities of q, 700, 600. There
yet remains s400. 900 in the permanen,
school fund for Investment.
State officers estimst t that the bonds
will DO paid of In about seven years.
Under the law authorizing the pur'
chase and the issue OF the bonds, II
Is provided that there be levied a tai
OF q quarter OF q mill for the purpose
of paying the interest aud redeemine
the securities. Under the present val.
ustion of property for taxation In this
state, which aggregates $3.50, DOC, 900,
the yield OF the quarter. mill levy will
be sufficient ia II months to pay Of
so. coo OF the bonds and pay the In
terest. With the increase In valua'
lions the coming year, It is expected
that the second year there will be paid
S95, 600 OF the bonds. Each year the
amount paid of will be larger and il
moi more than sever years It is the
expectation the whole debt will b<
wiped of.