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The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1914-02-20
BEN DUFFY
Sewer Contractor
g Work guaranteed.
Household Goods
Stored, Packed
Moved, Shipped
Kennewick Distributing Co.
Phone 2O71
HOw'S This
Phone 2071

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o..
We, the undersigned. have known T.. J.
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his firm:
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE,
Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Testimonials
sent free. Price rs cents per bottle. Sold
by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1914-02-20
HospitabIe ANYWAY.

When Jones called on the Browns
with an important message last night
be had no umbrella. 1t was raining
pitchforks. and he was soaked to the
skin. Mrs. Brown was sympathetic
and hOspitable.
Il couldn't dream of letting you go
away like that" she cried You
must come and get dry and have
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1914-02-20

some supper"
"Neverr" demurred Jones. II am
soaked through and couldn't get dry.
And I couldn't sit down at your table
in these clothes"
But Mr.. Brown will lend you q
suit"
wouldn't Go. I'm twice as big as
Brown
well, he'll lend you two suits. He
has a-plenty-come inr-New York
Globe
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1914-02-20
Bluntly Told.

Bluntly Told.
A good story is told of the childhood
of a noted singer. AS little 81 she
went to stay with lady who gave her
the family portrait album to look at.
She turned the leaves quickly and in
a few minutes closed the book.
Don't you like it, my dear?" the
lady asked.
Yes. very much" said the little girl
politely. adding, We've got one at
home. only the pictures are prettier. -
Exchange.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1914-02-20
Truth ls Iiqht.

Truth is cave. To him who only
stands outside all is dark. but to him
who boldly enters in and looks out
into the sunlight all is clear.-Duncan
Macgregor
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1914-02-20

Launch "Hanford Filler" for river
points to Hartford, leaves Kennewick
7:30 a. m. daily, except Sunday. Re-
turning, arrives Kennewick 400 p. m.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21
MASONIC DIRECTORY.

Greenwood Lodge 1S6 F. 4 4. N.
meets OF the LIST Monday in each month.
2. R McShane, w. M; S. I. Osborn,
Sec'y.
Greenwood Royal Arch Chapter No.
l02 meets on the 4th Monday in each
month. Harry Hosmer, H. p; S. l.
Osborn, Sec'y.
w. p. Mellen Council No. 8, Royal
and Select Masters, meets on the End
Monday in each month. E. r. McShane,
7. /. NJ; p. O. Simmons. Recorder.
Greenwood Commandery No. "a X.
7. meets on the 3rd Monday in each
month. p. r. McShane, E. c.; S. L.
Raines, Recorder.
AL Of the above named bodies meet
in. Masonic Hall at 1O4 and 1O6 Main St.
A cordial greeting and q hearty vel.
come is extended to all visiting mem.
bers and . standing invitation ID here.
by extended to meet with US when il
Greenwood.
Resident members Of my Of these
Masonic bodies. who have their mem
oership elsewhere, are cordially nvitet
to unite with US.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21
BANKRUPT'S PETITION FOR
DISCHARGE.

BANKRUPT'S PETITION FOR
DISCHARGE.
In the District Court of the United
States for the Delta Division of the
Northern District of Mississippi.
In the matter of T. P. Price, bank
rupt-In bankruptcy.
To the Honorable H. C. Niles, Judge
of the District Court of the United
States for the Northern District OF
Mississippi.
T. p. Price of Greenwood, in the
County of Leflore and State of Missis-
sippi, in said Division and District, res
pectfully represents that on the 10Th
day of May last passed he was duly
adjudged bankrupt under the Acts of
Congress relating to bankruptcy; that
he has duly surrendered all his proper
ty and rights of property, and has fully
complied with all the requirements of
said Acts and of the orders of the
Court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he may be
decreed by the Court to have full dis
charge from all debts provable against
his. estate under said Bankrupt Acts,
except such debts as are excepted
by law from such discharge.
Dated this the l4th day of Aug, A.
u. 1914.
T. P. PRICE,
49, Bankrupt.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21
ORDER Or NOTICE THEREoN.

ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
Northern District of Mississippi.
On. this nth day of Aug, 1914, on
reading the foregoing petition, it is or
dered by the court that q hearing be
had upon the same on the 21st day of
Sept. A. D., 1914, before said Court at
Clarksdale in said Division and District
at IL o'clock, noon, and that notice
thereof be published in The Common
wealth, Greenwood, a newspaper print
ed in said District, and that all known
creditors and other persons in interest
may appear at said time and place and
show cause, if any they have, why the
prayer of said petitioner should not be
granted.
And it is further ordered by the
Court, that the Clerk shall send by
mail to all known creditors copies OF
said petition and this order, addressed
to them at their places of residence as
stated.
Witness the Honorable Henery C..
Niles. Judge of said Court, and the
Seal thereof at Clarksdale in said Di-
vision and District, on the 18th day Of
August, A. D. 1914.
L. E. OLDHAM. Clerk,
w. G. LANDERS, d. C.
[. E. OLDHAM. Clerk,
By w. G. LANDERS, D.. C.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND
FOR PARTITION.

FOR PARTITION.
Walter Pope vs.. Wiley Whitehead
Number 1856.
Under and by virtue of the terms and
provisions of a decree of the Chancery
Court of Lef1ore county, Mississippi,
rendered by said Court on the 25th day
of March, 1914, at the March Term, A.
D.. 1914. and entered in Minute Book S,
at page 800, of the Minutes of the said
Court, the undersigned, as special
Commissioner of the said Court in
said No. 1856 on the general
docket of the said Court; wherein Wal
ter Pope is the Complainant, and
Wiley Whitehead is the Defendant,
will on Monday, the 7th day of Septem-
Der, 1914, in front of the Court House
door in the City of Greenwood, Leflore
county. Mississippi, within legal hours,
sell at public outcry to the highest
bidder for cash, the following described
property. towit: Lots Is and 16 in
Block - of the McShane Addition to
the City of Greenwood, Leflore county,
Mississippi, as shown by the map of
the said Addition. recorded in Map
Book 2, at page z of the records of
maps of Leflore county. Mississippi,
and all improvements located thereon.
The said property will be sold for the
purpose of partitioning among the
owners in accordance with the said de-
cree.
Witness my signature, this the 9th
day of August, 1914. A. r. BEW,
Clerk of the Chancery Court and Com
missioner.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21
TO cREDaroRSo or GREEN.
WOOD STATE BANK.

-
BY the authority invested in me as
State Bank Examiner. having closed
tho Greenwood State Bank for liquida-
ton and the time having lspsed which
10 allowed by law in which the owners
of the Bank may enjoin further pro-
ceedings in the liquidation, notice is
hereby given to oil persons who have
claims against the said Greenwood
State Bank to file all claims with Mr..
A. H. Dacus, Special Agent Of the
Board of Bank Examiners, Mt the
Office of the Greenwood State Bank
not later than Oct. 23rd, 1914. or be
forever barred from sharing in the
liquidation of the said Bank, such
claims to be accompanied by legal
proof of same. except in case of de-
posits shown on the books of the Bank
which shall be prima fscie evidence of
claim against the Bank.
August 5th, 1914. S. S. HARRIS,
State Bank Examiner in charge of
liquidation of the Greenwood State
Bank.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21
TRUSTEES SALE.

Under and by virtue of the power
and authority contained in that certain
deed of trust executed and delivered
by H. E. Weber, This wife Alice Lee
Weber. joining there,n,) of the County
of Lef1ore and State of Mississippi, to
and in favor of Edward w. Bell, of the
County of Chatham and State OF
Georgia. ~ Trustee for The Georgia
State Savings Association of Savannah,
q corporation under the laws of the
State of Georgia, On the 23rd day OF
November, A. D., 1908, and recorded
in the Office of the Clerk of the Chan
Gerry Court of Lefiore County, Missis-
sippi, in Book 2, of the Records OF
Mortgages and Deeds of Trust on land
of said County on page 81, the under.
signed as the Trustee named in said
deed of trust will offer for sale and
sell at public outcry to the highest
bidder for cash in front of the Court
House door Of Lefiore County, Missis.
sippi, on the LIST day of September, A.
D. 1914. during the legal hours of sale,
the following described real estate,
situate in the County of Lefiore, and
State of Mississippi, to-wit:
All of lots numbers one hundred and
forty-three (143) and one hundred ant
forty-four (144) all in block thirteen
13) in the town of Itta Bena, accord
: ing to the K~imbrough addition to chs
said town; and being the same propart,
acquired by the the party Of the hrsi
part respectively from T. B. Young b,
deed recorded in Book 36 page 625 ane
from Susie Jordine, by deed recordedir
Book Sc page CPS, of the Records O.
Deeds Of the Chancery Court of sait
County, together with all the improve
ments thereon.
Terms Of sale, cash; purchaser t.
pay for titles.
EDWARD w. BELL, Trustee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21
TO DEALERS.

If you have been in business
long, you realize that quality
counts, and looking after the in
terests of customers holds the
trade. Give them "CHISCA'
soda water, all flavors, and you
can keep them forever.
We are exclusive bottlers OF
"SIP."
Sip Bottling Corporation.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21
BUILDING MATERIAL FOR
SALE CHEAP.

Three CRATES and two mantels,
some doors and window sash, a
lot of pickets for fencing, and
some remnant lumber. Apply to
J.. t. Gillespie, at The Common
wealth office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21
SWEETHEART GIRL.

When he wants to treat to a
bottle of soda insist on "CHlSCA."
It makes no difference what
flavor you want, we have them
all, and then its clean and good,
and as pure as yourself.
We are exclusive bottlers of
SIP"
Sip Bottling Corporation.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21
TO OUR PATRONS.

We bottle many flavors of
"CHlSCA" soda water, all of
which are made as pure as pos
sible can be. Insist on getting
"CH1SCA" because its the best
made.
We are exclusive bottlers of
SIP"
Sip Bottling Corporation.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21
NOTICE TO

The Board of Supervisors Of Leflore
County, Miss, will receive sealed bids
on the first Monday of September, 1914,
for four steel girders for bridges each
girdeYto be So 6" in length according
to plans and specifications on file.
A. r. BEW,
Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21

A beauty specialist says rolling in
creases ones good looks. Tho trouble
Is that people can't roll easily unless
they are shaped like q barrel.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21

Germany has so towns whore WON
en- n employed ~ policewomen. but
in this country the female cop II
still somewhat Of . novelty.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21

"A Pittsburgh society girl has been
arrested "a 4 horse thief. But there
are lots Of nice society girls who
ara not horse thieves.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21
NOTICE.

Public Transfer; prepared to do
all kind of hauling, also kindling
for sale.
G. w. CHAMBLESS,
Phone 3O8.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21

An English orBanixatioo called the
Freedom league says women should
hold the purse. A purse isn't really
necessary 70 long a they have undis.
puted access to q mans bank roll.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21

A plot he's been discovered on the
part OF the militant suf1ragettes to
kill King Georges race horse. Things
are really getting serious when Il
comes to interfering With the rAceA
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21

A correspondent wants to know II
poetry Is q profession. No; It 10 q
calamity.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21
CHANCERY NJ
The State Of Mississippi

n Josephine Brown.
You are commanded to apr ear before
tie Chan6ey Court Of the County Of
Tefore, ID said State, OF the second
4cuday 81 October. A. D. 1914. "a
8efend he suit in said Court Of John
AoMn wh4rein you 3 : Defendant
&e41day Of August. \. p. 1914
s. 4. r. BEw,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21

A s~ingularly pathetic story IL told
Of = woman who was doing quite we'll
in the poultry business and married
. man who turned out to b . bad ogg.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21

Tho simplined spellers claim they
have reformed 5000 words. But they
omit to mention that few Of them
have stayed reformed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21

The newest comet has no tail. Il
may be . sort OF IN Old Sim comet,
and In backing UP got fts tail in .
trap. However, this IL only supposi
ton.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21

A bellboy has received . lessey q
$4,000 because he was, polite to = no
tel guest. The door Of opportunity Il
never closed to ambitious bollhops.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21

A Philadelphia avant says the hob
BILE skirt II 5000 years old That
tracing It back almost to the 0ardeG
Of Eden.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21

Now an eastern health expert con-
dennis the family bathtub - insani-
tary. It IL ominous II not evsn the
bathtub can escape with . clean bill
Of health. "
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21

Some Of the newspapers are pes.
tered about the proper way to PRO
nounce "maxixe." but we have worse
troubles than that.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21

Unless you are reedy for troabel
never propose to . young woman near
" forty or tickle tho feet OF . muS0.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21

Many great mon worked their way
through college. Daniel Webster did:
but q host Of others not great enough
to be remembered also worked their
way through BY WORKING overworked
dad.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21

A habit, once formed. = hard t.
abandon. A Chicago man has just
been given his third prison sootenoe
for biSamy.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21

They do say that women's styles IN
future are to be becoming. Some Of
them are easy to look 1t even u IL
present writing.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21

We hear. thess days, bat l1ttle about
the great achievements Of eminent
Dsn In ,~literstnFs. The professions,
Craftsmanship. In va. colleges have
given tAs World. bat p,saty. about sue
eessful baseball. basketball and foot.
hall fellows and the big things they DO
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21

All Of m admire justice. but mosl
q ~ prefer ~genefosftye
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21

Wouldn't a city without noiss too
closely resemble a cemetery!
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21

Never worry for lack Of something
real to worry about.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21

Germany Is to have baseball. Per
haps one day 1t will rule its name
sake, the sphere.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21

A minister In P1sesbargA - preach
ing the near sndt1g OF the world. Dos
that 10 such N old story.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21

Artificial limbs were used In Egypt
~ early ~ 100 B.: c.. but tho pitcher
With . glass arm II = product Of the
United States.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21
n n heliaxad that TIA Island a II,

II 10 beloved that tie island q Min.
Aanao produces the largest flower ii
the world. Its habitat II high up the
Parag mountain. 3,SOo fset shove the
level Of tho go The nAtives give II
tho name Of Bolo. Its full blown
baossom, nvs Ds4alsd. - nors than
three fest IN diameter, and weighs
u pounds. The flower was fFst found
In Sumatra. and Was called Raj
nesia SchadenburgiA. In honor o. IL
6iecovoso1.
There 10 more CaAaFrh In this section Of
the country than All other Diseases put
tosefheE. anA unttl. the last few years
Was suDpose0 to 6e incufa01c. For =
sreee many years DOCTORS ~f0no0nce u q
local dloease and prescribed local seme-
dteg. ao4s BY constantly failing % cure
WITH local treatment. ~pFOn0unced Il incur
able. actenee has proven Cataffh 10 be .
qutres constitutional treatEnent. Hans
CA4aIrh Cure, manufactured by r. J.
Cheney = Co, Toledo. Ohio. 10 the only
Constitutional Y o1rthe market. It II
taken internally. n actb directly On tho
Mood an mucooo surfaces q the system
They IL enc hundred dollars for any
- = 1n1l0g 70 cure. 9 for circulars
ana 1-e96fnmo0anh
A4arem: R.I.CHwsDY 8 CO.,<Tnleae. q.
- ~ pru8a1nent 9te.
Il $e1e 1o1re No0ey TN - eeagelu8HsAs
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE TIC
CREDITORS OF M. A. BOWLES.

CREDITORS OF m. a. BOWLES.
Letters of administration having
been granted on the 4th day of August,
1914. by the Chancery Court of Le-
fore county, Mississippi, to the UNDER
signed upon the estate of Mrs. M. A.
Bowles, deceased, notice is hereby
given to all persons having claims
against said estate to present the same
to the clerk of said court for probate
and registration according to law with
in n year from this date, or they will
be forever barred.
This, 4th day Of August. A. d. 1914.
T. A. BOWLES, Administrator.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21

1nvig0ratlng to the Pale and Sickly
The Old Standard general strengthening tonic,
GROvE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out
Ma1aria. enriches the blood and builds up the sys.
tenn. A true tonic. For adults and children. SOC
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21

An ounce Of dead flies Is worth q
Sound Of medicine.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-08-21
FOR SALE.

A five-rcom cottage on West
River Front, artesian well, sewer
age and water works, and out
buildings belonging to place; lot
1OOx425 feet. Will sell all or part
of lot. For terms apply to
S. X. COLEMAN.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-08
THE WEATHER,
Conditions.

WASHINGTON, Jan s. - The
weather viii be unsettled tonight and
Friday with rain or snow over the
northern districts east of the Mssis-
sippi River, but probably no precipi
tation in the Middle Atlantic States
until Friday.
In the South the weather will be
fair with slightly higher tempera-
lures.
Forecast.
General forecast until p. m. Fri
day:
Georgia-t'air tonight and Friday;
slightly warmer tonight.
Nirginia-Fair tonight, warmer N
north and extreme southwest por-
tons. Friday unsettled; probably rain
in north portion.
North Carolina Fair tonight: :
slightly warmer in west portion. Fri
day partly cloudy.
South Carolina Fair tonight and
Friday: slightly warmer to night
Florida Fair tonight and t'rday;
warmer tonight in north portions.
ALBANIA and Mississippi Fair,
slightly warmer tonight. Friday fair
Tennessee-F tonight; slightly
warmer in northeast portion Friday
cloudy.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-08
LIVE STOCK MARKET.

CHICAGO, Jan. S.-Hogs: Receipts.
10000; market 5910 cents lower:
mixed and butchers, 7.S54S35; good
heavy. S.20MS.35; rough heavy, 1850
$40; light, 7.S5@S.20; pigs, 6,50@7S0;
bulk, S.05dS.20.
Cattle: Receipts. $500; market
strong to 10 cents higher; beeves,
6.S5@9.40 cows and heifers, 5.25@
Sis; stockers and feeders, 5.60n7 40; ;
Texans, 6.40@7,65; calves. S.50@l2.
sheep: Receipts. 10000 market
strong native and Western, 9.35 %
900; lambs 5.S5mS35.
ST. LOUIS, Jan. S.-Cattle-Re-
ceipts 5000, includino 900 South
ems Market steady. Native beef
steers. s7.5009.25; cows and heifers,
$4.25MS.50; stockers and feeders,
$5.00m750; calves. $6.00@1t.50; Tex
as steers, $5.75m740; cows and heif-
ers. S40Od6.00.
Hogs-Receipts 1880 Market
steady to- strong. Mixed, sS.o0@S.30:
good, $S15mS.35; rough $1.75@TSJ;
lights, $L90mS15; pigs, $6,50@ZS5;
bulk. $S.OOaS.20
Sheep-Receipts LOO, Market t0D
I5c higher. Muttons, $5.00n7.50;
yearlings, 06.00@725; lambs, $1,000
$40
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-08

NEW YORK, Jan. S-Petroleum
firm: Crude Pennsylvania, $3.50.
Turpentine firm: 47@1-2.
Rosin firmer: Common, $410.
Wool good demand: Domestic
fleece, 81 1-2@26; pulled, secured
basis 24@50; Texas, secured basis,
40@52.
Hides quiet: Native steers, Is 1-2
ole; branded steers, 16
Coffee firm: Options opened, 5 to
10 points advance; Rio, No. Z. on
spot. 9 IA.
Rice steady: Domestic, ordinary to
prime, 34M5 IL.
Molasses steady: New Orleans
open kettle, 35@55.
Sugar, raw. firm: Centrifugal
s3.20@3.23; Muscovado. $2.7Oa2.73;
Molasses, sugar, $245@2.4S.
Sugar, refined, steady: Fine gran
ulated, $4.05; Cut loaf. $5O5; Crushed,
S4.95: Mold A, $3.50; Cubes, $4.30;
Powdered, SAILS; Diamond A, s4.O5;
Confectioners A, 1895; Softs, No. t.
$3.50.
Potatoes firm; White nearby, SEES
q 800; Sweets, 10000
Beans, barely steady: Marrow
choice, $4.75dS $3.50; Pea, choice, 1896
@S.65; Red Kidney, choice $5.2O@
5.25.
Dried Fruits steady: Apricots
choice to fancy, 10 1-2m To- Apples
evaporated prime to fancy. S912 IA
Prunes, 30s to COS, 12@12; COS tic
zoos. 1-26G9. Peaches. choice 10
fancy 6@S; Seeded Raisins, choice
to fancy, 60 1-2.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-08
COPPER STOCKS
OFF;B|CSURPLUS
Metal on Hand January | Shows
Increase of 43,509,438 Lbs.
Over December |.
BY CHARLES ". STORM.

NEW YORK, Jan. S.-W eakness
was shown by New York, New Haven
and Hartford Railroad stock at ;he
opening of the stock market TO-DAY
as "a result of the report of Novem
Der earnings showing that Il of the
IS companies in the system had not
earned their fixed expenses. The first
sale of New Haven was made at %,
or one point under Wedne sday's final.
Pressure against Baltimore and
Ohio was continued and the STOCK
opened at 50 for loss of 3-S. With
| in 10 minutes this decline mad been
increased
Canadian Pacific which had been
supported in London, rose 5S, set
ing at 209.
Among the other advances were:
American Beet Sugar, ia, American
Car Foundry SIS; United states
Steel, common, IA: Reading, 3-S'
Erie, IA: Brooklyn Rapid Transit,
Is: and American Telephone, IA.
Union and Southern Pacific opened
unchanged. American Sugar Refining
was under pressure, losing SIS. Texas
and Pacific and New York Central
were fractionally lower.
The curb was quiet.
Americans in London were dull,
though above New York parity.
A strong tone prevailed through
out the forenoon. the largest demand
being for Reading, which gained about
l point. Owing to the heavy trading
throughout the week. special interest
was taken in that stock Trading in
Baltimore and Ohio was fairly good,
that stock gaining IL point. Erie
gained 3-S, New York Central and
United States Steel Is, and Copper
Ia. Union Pacific dropped 3-S, New
Haven and Norfolk and Western IL,
Chino Copper Ia. American Can and
American Best Sugar held steady
only routine business vast transacted
in Southern Pacific.
Money loaning at "a per cent.
American Sugar Refining was the
largest target in a selling movement
in the last hour, selling under 103 for
a net loss of more than 4 Is on the
day. From it's noon price of 50 a
Steel dropped to ST. ga. New York,
New Haven and Hartford was heavy,
selling under 70 for a loss of more
than . points from Wednesdays clos
ing. Northern Pacific was also about
point lower. Readings demand
lessened and it dropped through no
The tone was sluggish.
The stock market closed strong
Governments unchanged; other bonds
steady.