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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-06-30

burg.
rive at about the same time. On
the other hand, Meade's army was
strung out along what was prac-
tically single route. Kilpatrick's
cavalry corps was ahead of the
main body.
1t was probably part of Lees
idea to hurl his entire force at
each section of Meade's army as it
came up, which would vastly in
crease his chances of beating it.
There we have the situation as
it was before June 80. The Con-
federate forces numbered $4,000
men and the Union army had 3d.
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I'm tomOrrow's Times will be
told the story of the first days
battle.)
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Take the Baby to the
Show.

Sulkies are Just what you
need to be comfortable, let
the baby be comfortable,
and still have it take in all
of the next days festivities.
Tomorrow a $500 sulky
with rubber tires and a re-
versible back seat is offered
to you at .$1.59
Another one in tan with an
upholstered leather seat and
reversible back rest with
rubber tires is specially
priced at ........... $3.50
Folding sulkies at 1929 are
a real comfort, because they
take up no room when fold
ed, and you can go on the
cars with them.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1913-06-30

Just the thing to decorate
with for the Fourth and the
Montamara. Color absolutely
guaranteed not to run. Best
value in city.
81 5 Size. .75c
SKIS Size. $3.50
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$3.50 Genuine
Leather Hand Bags
$2.98

A few numbers are still
left of an enormous lot
shipment which reached
us some time ago. Ladies'
handbags in a full as
sortment of fine feathers
in black, blue, tan or
gray are open for your in
spection. They are care
fully fitted and lined and
were originally made to
sell as high as $500.
A complete line of Jew
elry, representing a years
accumulation of odds and
ends, values up to $500
when they were new, is
to be closed out o.
quickly at ..... JJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-10
THE CROP MARKETS
Wheat. Corn and Oats Higher
Coffee Gains.

Anticipation OF a bullish government
crop report caused heavy buying In wheat
yesterday, advancing prices &c TO +c over
the closing previous session. Shorts ap-
reared nervous and evidenced a strong
desire TO cover May wheat at one time
sold up TO &c higher. Foreign news was
generally bearish, with Liverpool quoted
at I'd TO sd lower. Reports OF further
rains in the grain belt were received
and It is believed that the crop Is In as
good condition as when the government
figures were complied. Corn remained
firm throughout the day, light receipts I'M
parting that feature. Trade was dull,
but the closing was at sc TO &c net high-
or Bearsh weather news was Offset py
firmness in Western spot, small interior
receipts and a continued good cash de-
mand. oats we're firm and the closing was
al slight advance.
Coffee was steadier yesterday, offerings
being light. After opening at figures un-
changed TO points net higher, prices ad-
vanced steadily the closing figures being
at a net advance Of from 10 II points.
The closing OF European marker for TWO
days did not bring about the Hpected
general inactive market on the Sacl eN-
change
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-10
MAY REDUCE CAPITAL
Readjustment Plan of Electric
Properties Company.

Directors OF the Electric properties
Company. which owns all the stock OF
Westinghouse. Church. Kerr Co.. in
circular state that In the event OF the
proposed reduction and readjustment Il
the capital stock, not only is it likely that
fun dividends on the preferred stock VIII
be paid but payments on the common
shares as well. If. without drawing ma
terially on its working capital, provision
may be made for funding the back div
dends on the preferred as provided in the
plan.
Combined net earnings Of the Electric
Properties Company and Westinghouse
Church, Kerr & Co. for the year ended
April !. 1913. were sI55oS4, as against $40
90 for the preceding twelve months.
The REIMBURSEMENT plan provides for the
reduction OF the common stock from Sc
10000 20 100000. the outstanding pre-
ferred 10 remain at $3s2O.20o. An issue OF
fve-year 8 per cent redeemable scrip o.
Sll 5S3 is TO he made TO fund the back
dividends on the preferred stock from
February l. 1910. 10 April 90 1872. the
dividends on the preferred from April 90
1912 TO April 30 1913. to be paid in cash
when the readjustment OF the capital
takes effect
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-10
CURB ECHOES.

The Liberty Creek Mu!ns Company. IL
is reported Will erect concentrating
plant. 10 cost approximately $500.
The Park City Mine during April mar
keted 1902 tons Of ore. valued at approxi-
mately SIS. 90. This makes a total % r.
6i5 tons for the first four months Of 1913.
valued at about $4,000.
Brokers on the New York curb reported
an improvement IN the Standard oil de
partment. The volume of orders IS re-
ported 10 be larger than az any time in
over a month Many subsidiaries which
have been weak for several days are be
ginning TO show good advances.
Gross operating profits OF the Mason
Valley Mines Company FOR the three
months ended March 81 We're Slli,6JO. de-
probation, 81. 3i2; deferred charges, 1854;
bond interest. ,l42i5: total deductions.
al. 1873. net profit for the quarter, S3.ji1.
During the quarter the company mined
%. 7O7 tons OF ore and the smelter treated
70 7Oe tons There were produced 6.2i9 tons
of matte. which yielded 4,6ll,ssl pounds
OF refined copper
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-10
B. & O. SCORES IN RULING
Financing Not Subject to Public
Service Commission.

Baltimore. May 9-ln a per curtain
opinion fled to-day. the Court OF Appeals
M Annapolis held that the Baltimore q
Ohio Railroad was not subject TO the
Public Service Commission IN respect 10
determining the aggregate amount Of its
capital stock. bonded Indebtedness. the
price az which the securities should be
sold. or where or how the money realized
from the sale thereof should be expended
There were four appeals I'm two cases
relating to the sale Of S6j,j0oooo in bonds
ard also a large amount OF long term
notes The company contended that its
financing was not subject 10 the super
vision OF the commission on the ground
that its charter antedatcd the creation OF
the commission.
Counsel Tor the commission made the
point that the railroad company was re-
quired 20 obtain the commission app
proval OF financing and that the grant
ing OF the approval would BE- such a bene-
III 20 the railroad company as would
waive its state tax exemption.
whether the FUN opinion Will clear UP
that point remains 90 boz determined.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-10
BOND DOTS.

W m Boss. city Clerk OF Huntington
Park. Los Angeles County. Cal. viii Pc
ceive proposals until June Tor $500 b
Der cent coupon municipal Improvement
bonds. denomination V.Coo dated June J..
1913. and due june J. 1853.
Sidney Splitter & Co. of Toledo, were
the successful bidders on April Is FOR So
o0o per cent sa,-year average coupon
road Improvement bonds Of Collins Town
send Township Huron County, Ohio.
II Is reported mat Athens, York Town
shin. School District. Athens County.
ohio. will hold an election I'm the near
future TO decide OF the issuance of S25,'oo
construction bonds.
Homer Thomas. city Clerk Of Niles.
Trumbull County. Ohio. will receive pro-
posals until q. M. May o. FOR $3.50 a.
per cent Chestnut street Improvement
bonds. denomination 500. and due No
vember /. 1915. Accrued interest 10 be
paid by the purchaser
A. j. Hood & Co.. OF Detroit. were
awarded recently the $2O.c"o . per cent 30
wear building bonds OF oxford. oxford
Graded School District. Granville county
q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-10
Cash QUOTATIONS.
GENERAL MARKET REPORT.

New York. NAY . AtA"
GRAIN WHEAT-Was considerably oFrl
sod i'm art'ciration OF a bearish government
mort when prices advanced 'spft over t.'
previous night. with the exception VI Ma Ma.
v-hich at one time sold e net mghel.
h,ivir- movement in the latter contract cor
sisted mostly OF shorts. SO lar a. the new
fTe dav was concerned there was very NV,
calculated 10 inspire any bulishness aiAol-
traders Further rains appeared IN botH ~
North and Southwest. and 10 ~ believer .nht
fha croD is IN fully a. good condition az pie
en- as IL was az the time the o'ernmeAt
mont was compiled F0reien news was So
generally bearish. Liverpool market quo'ed =
Ta.d lower About the only developments j.
me export department were loals ot %.
Northern Duluth ar Bunalo 80 red wn"a
i'm the local market was nominal ana 20
Northern Duluth. 81 0oil b ahoat 'ohN-
Tho market showed steadness an day anA
closed y tac net higher. Az Liverpool or
cline OF sd was reported. Locally export corn
was quoted NJ SO i-c nominal ~ aNoal
OATS-Dry weather news was again "a feature
in the oats market ana chiefly Responsible no.
the advance OF Is % &c, which occurred AZ mi
dav STANDARD white. 81. 40 .. f2tsc. No !.
4Iisc. 80 4. 4Oi7c. ordinary clipped white, -
a4lisc: fancy clipped white. ~ nc. All eie
yator. RYE-Steady, No West WAc. e
New York export. BARLEY Mat
ing 5s06Gc { Bunalo. feeding, - 'sc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-10
TESTIMONIAL BY EXCHANGE
Consolidated Members Show
Appreciation of De Aguero.

NJ f. de Aguero. president of the Con-
solidated Stock Exchange. has received
an engrossed statement Of appreciation
of his work as president during the last
year The testimonial is signed by every
member of the board OF governors and
the go members on the floor OF the eX-
change. The statement follows:
I'VE the undersigned. members of the
Consolidated Stock Exchange Of New
York. desire TO express 10 you our sin
cere appreciation of your devoted and
untiring efforts in behalf Of the ex-
change during the fiscal year which is
now closing
Your time and ability have been
given without stint 10 improve and
strengthen the exchange. The results
accomplished have been beneficial, and
are greatly appreciated by US all. We
especially recognize your work in active
~ promoting such legislation as Will be
helpful to the financial world at large,
and therefore. as a natural sequence,
helpful to our own exchange"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-10
BRIEF NOTES Of FINANCE SUGAR EARNINGS DROP /
American Beet Sugar Loses
S2.466.4O9 in Receipts.

The American Beet Sugar Company,
which made public its report for the fiscal
year ended March 81. 1913, yesterday.
showed a loss Of s2466. 400 in its receipts
the total being s6.53S.7S7. Expenses,
taxes and interest charges consumed 81
444,51S less than the previous year. and
as a result the balance for dividends was
only sSS1.O56.
The report says there were produced
1862 bags Of sugar last year. an IN
crease Of 96.194 bags. but owing 10 poor
trade conditions the receipts were less
President H. r. Duval in his remarks TO
stockholders said, in part:
ION an active and advancing market
as in 1911. jobbers. manufacturers and re-
tailers buy in large quantities in anticipa-
ton of future requirements. on de-
clining market. as in 1912 and 1918, they
buy i'm small quantities for immediate use,
and particularly so when the worlds sup
ply is excessive and the effect Of predicted
free sugar Is depressing.
at seems improbable. II not impossible
that the government will enact legislation
against its immense domestic interest In
itNhi OF 1AUd anu bliltl AWlfA-.t N'NtANt+N
In January last member Of the House Of
Representatives introduced a resolution
for an examination OF your company. The
resolution was referred TO a committee
and there it slept, although the company
would welcome an investigation. and II
used earnest. though unsuccessful, efforts
TO that effect.
Beet sugar does not sell on a parity
with cane sugar because OF it's compare
lively recent introduction in the United
states. and although il is I'm all respects
equal 10 cane, 1t has 10 stand prejudicial
dlnerentlal Of 10 cents 10 20 cents bag
and much beet sugar has been sold this
year by small and anxious producers from
% cents 10 40 cents per bag less than
cane. on the Continent Of Europe, where
only beet sugar is used, the governments
to protect their farmers. impose pro-
hlbtory tariff on cane sugar"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-10
SATISFIED JUDGMENTS.


The FIRST name is that OF the debtor, the sec
0nd that OF the creditor and date when luas
ment was fled:
strauss. Jesse LII. schaefer; February "a
1912 $500 %.
Ilchteuheim Adela-f. c. Kretzmer. Deem
Der -. 1872 .,i20 O3.
Whitley. Seth H.-P. ". Everts; January 81
1910 S1T9 90.
Schanerts Louis-H G.. Knoeppel. October
D.. 1912. Si62 81
Catskill-New York Steamboat Co.. Catslili
Evening Llne--P. Korn. February 49, l"o''
SI31 gS
Iu-erborough Rapid Transit Coo. Greene
june g. 1912 reversed S40B4 %
Siirl George Theodore Ciufechi. Achi.a
Cipu. Christa Sola. Nlsle Lupa, aslie
Carameta. Nasta Carmeta. Naum Maugh-.
Ioz and Grigore Sola-N. Clean 90 al, July
~ 1871. 81. sos -.
Haughton. VIM A. and Mortimer VI. Leo
J. T. Farrell. April 30 1913 S7fl -
Norton Alfred T. &C Gunderson, Novem-
Der o. 1911. So G+l 20.
Pecpe. Alphonse--A. Prince. December q.
1902 S2il g.
ArcIlann. Chas A-Davld Wilson Co: Feb
ruary Il. 1918. 1896 %.
T-fo Lorenzo. Herman \. Reubsamen and
Albert ". Yuzzolno-J. Liccione, May .
1912. 1913 %.
Toiine. Adrian H.. and Douglas Robinson
T. smith; February - 1913. Sl.3O1 IS.
Maiatta. Angelo. and Thomas Truppi-Peo-
pie etc. May "a. 1910 vacated, $500.
Vaccarelu. T., Paul Al. Hale; June Il
1912 $500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-10
TO STOP PRICE CUTTING
American Tobacco Co. Drops
Drug Syndicate from List.

Percival S HILL president Of the Amer
lean Tobacco Company. announced yes
terday that the Riker & Hegeman Com
pany has been dropped from its jobbing
list because of its policy of selling the
various brands of tobacco goods below
the actual cost of manufacture. II was
stated that the Riker * Hegeman Com
pany and the Liggett Drug Company
have been making Boston the CEN
tire of their activities in price cutting and
that conditions reached such stage
there that these TWO companies sold di-
rect to the consumer 40 per cent below
what the regular tobacco dealer asked.
The American Tobacco Company has
also announced that hereafter there will
be no discrimination as TO prices of job
bers, no matter how small they may be.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-10
THE COTTON MARKET
Advances Early, but Loses
Strength at Close.

The failure Of the weather map to sho"
favorable amounts % rainfall In the
growing districts and continued favorable
trade conditions abroad were reflected IN
an active opening on the local exchange
Yesterday. during which ihe market
showed considerable strength. The open
ing was at an advance of 10 points'
and an aggressive early buying movement
carried prices upward until they touc"s'
figures frcm s to II points above those
Of the previous session close. Later IN
the dag the market broke and prices d.
clined. the closing. however be NJ steauy
at net unchanged q points lower
Foreign cables were bearish Ia ten
dency. due probably to the approaching
Whltsuntlde holiday.
Local contract prices x..,.--
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-10
SOCIALIST FLAG MAY WAVE
Ohio S Attorney General Decides Red
Banner Can Stay.

East Liverpool. Ohio, May 9.-The red
flag Of the socialist organization may rs
I'm East Liverpool. or any other town ia
Ohio. according 10 the opinion Of Attor-
ney General Hogan, delivered TO the
CITY Solicitor, benjamin Bennett to-day,
and by him sent to Mayor X. J. Marshall.
nnder whose order the flag was removed
several days ago.
The socialists replaced the flag. and
when the news OF the decision reached
here some person climbed 10 the roof
OF the building from which II was hyins
and smeared 1t with black INK Ihe so
clalists Immediately offered reward Tor
the name Of the man. but no one came
forward with the information although
the act was witnessed. it was alleged by
many persons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-10
SEMl.ANNUAL EXAMINATION
Suzer Signs Bill Applying to
Banks and Trust Companies.

Albany. May s.-The Schiferdecker ill.,
sqairing boards Of directors OF every
eaz and trust company to examine twice
year into loans and discounts made 10
-a'ers ard directors or for the benefit
Z such officials or corporations In which
~ are interested, was signed by Gov
,'aof Sulzer to-day. The bill also calls
statements 10 be filed with the State
'sAKns Department OF every liability to
= bank or trust company Of officers or
-'SIors and corporations in which they
:. Interested.
-ns Governor also signed the Foley bill
~'''ing The State Board of Regents TO
Without examination certificate
verified public accountant who has
..'used three years in another state.
=. NE Wagner bin extending the pro-
'ns Tor summary proceedings 10 dis
rs persons from property occupied
~SJrderly PURPOSES
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-10
PROyIsiONs-C

PROyIsiONs-Opening firm and little
higher ON live hogs, provisions ruled dull all
dav with a declining tendency IN late due
TO realizing PORK-Steady. mess S2l 1an
50 -: family. S24a<2J: short cleaS, so 100
SD .. BEEF-QUiet: mess. $iS0S2O; family.
S23TS2l. packet. S2iaS22 extra India mess.
S34rS25. DRESSED HOGS-Steady. bacons.
i2tsr. 10 TO- l2sc: 100 no. i2@sc. $40 10, l2-.c.
pigs i2Tc CUT MEATS-Pickled bellies
quiet: 10 10. l5Adl6c: II ID, l5al5isc; Il n.
l4iaGl4Ac: picked hams quiet. i5c. tai
Lows steady special taliow, 7c; city. SIC.
country 5HMG&c. LARD-Steady. Middle
West ii05all i5c; city lard steady, l0aT
iO5sc; refined lard steady; South America,
Y 35c: Continent. l. &c: Brazil. kegs. 1886:
compound quiet. sis HSisc STEARINE-Quiet;
cleo. iOT iOAc: city lard stearine. l2bc.
COTrONSEED OiI-Firmness was dis
PLAYED In the early market owing tO demand
Tor July. partly from retners. There was also
a fair inquiry from consumers and not much
+, ecuative pressure until after midday. when
offerings increased. and with a reaction in lard
the market developed an easier Tone closing l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-10
VARNIsH COMPANY FAILS
Unexpected Call Of Loan Forces Re-
ceiyer for s4,OOO.OOO Concern.

Philadelphia. May 9.-Receivers were
appointed for the ~ Il. Graves Company,
varnsh manufacturer, Of this city. on
application OF creditors and stockholders.
I'm the United States District Court here
to-day. Assets are given as 100000 and
liabilities at about $4,000
The receivers were also appointed an
clllary receivers by the United states
Court in New Jersey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-10
MINING COMPANY CHARTERED.

lBy Telegraph 20 The Irlou"e'I
Wilmington, May s.-The American Min
ing and Power Company. Incorporated. Of
New York. with capital Of 100000. was
chartered at Dover. Del. to-day. The in
so-rorators are willard i. Jones and AZ
NJ. Mays, both OF New hoIh'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-10
'1AKE TRUST FACES TRIAL
'''s'nment Announces Failure of Eff
lorts to Reach Compromise.

la. .aslo' May 9.-fne trial Of the alleged
: y brake trust has been set for May
United States Attorney O'Brien. who
~. "so from Washington to-day. stated
"a we effort 70 reach a compromise
o.. eoVernments case against the six
SzlSY - and eighteen individuals al
M h. "a" nave violated the Sherman act
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-10
SHOE MANUFACTURERS ASSIGN.

Cambridge. Mas, May s.-The John II.
Cross Company shoe manufacturers. as
signed to-day tor the benefit OF creditors
The liabilities are placed at $3.50 coo. while
II Is stated that the assets Will be in ex-
cess u that amount.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-10
New Orleans Railway & Light.

The New Orleans Railway & Light
Company has sold 100000 three-year
per cent gold debentures. due June J..
1916. TO Bertron. Griscom & Co. OF this
amount $4,000 will be issued imme-
diately for payment of maturing obll-
cations. extensions and improvements,
and the remaining debentures Will BE
sold for extensions and Improvements
during the next three years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-10
ITEMS OF WALL STREET

In view Of the coming holidays in Lon
don. transactions for foreign account on
the Stock Exchange yesterday were bet
ter than expected. Between $500 and
1900 shares changed hands all on the
purchasing side.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-10

Badt Holgen l. so-enson and Lucy A. Wat
rous, from taking further Proceedings IN the
cas. until a trustee IN bankruptcy IS elected
LOUIS ZUBrINsKY-A petition IN BANK
ruptcv has been filed against Louis Zubrinsky'
wholesale dealer in mOuldings and picture
frames. az 20 - East Broadway, oy Baer
Brothcrs SOL: 4. II Villas Company So
and l. Harsha Manufacturing COMPANY
s39s II Is alleged that he Is insolvent. ad-
rnifteS i'm writing inability TO pay his debts.
recently received considerable Insurance flon
fire loss ard used the money In preferential
ra.-rnants 10 his rn-a-LNls ard n1nks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-10
'sAeoARD AIR LINE CHANGE.

lrA' Va. Nay e.-H w Stanley.
"a an, general manager OF the Sea-
|n,, AT Line Railway. was to-day APP
general nGasyer OF tie system.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-10
NEW YORK PRICES.
INTERIOR RECEIPTS.
rEAROARD CLEARANCf


a IIOl u AND MIAI-lne market mac al
sasior UNDERGONE with the exception o. soft
winter wheat grades. whch are scarce and
well held. Spring patents, 81 legSJ, winter
straights. 81 J5Ns4 CO. winter patents, - ~
s. ~; spring clears. 81 lO9S4 -; extra No /
winter. 50 9O0Si 20. extra No winter, - suHt
81 80. Kansas straights. 81 @5aSi -: fancy
spring retents. s. 40gS5 Is. RYE FLOUR
steady; fair 10 good, So 60GS5 -: choice 90
fancy g. 9OGS4 COINMEAL->teady, kin
dried 81 % BAG MEAL-Steady; tine white
and yellow 81 30GSt IS. coarse, 81 25qSi 80.
FEED Western quiet. city steady, Western
spring bran. $50 5Od $50 -. standard middling.
SCI: flour DO. 81; red dog. So 10; civ bran
so 80 bulk So sacks: middlins, 81 . gS-',
red dog S2S 5OGS29: oilmeal. S2sGs2s 80.
COFFEE-rhe market again displayed q
steady undertoue, opening UNCHANGED TO .
points higher. Values advanced slowly. closing
al a net gain OF 5Hll points sentiment seemed
TO lean a little more 10 the buying side. nj
though on the whole the volume OF trading
was not large. sales for the day aggregaiinE
80 30 bags SHORTS were nervous and there
was moderate covering. while az the same time
there Was believed 90 he Little foreign buy
ing for over the Nhitsuntide holidays, both
tho Hasre and Hamburg markets having closed
until Tuesday morning. The HaNre market
closed at hI > franc higher, while Hamburg
was 2. pfennig advance. In Brazil. Rio was
steady and unchanged. while santos was IN
changed 20 ~ res higher. Local spot was IN
changed az II isc Tor Rio No Z Local contract
Urices