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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-09-11
AT|N-AMER|CAN
TRADE LOOKS To
UNITED STATES
Arrangements Being Perfected
for Manufacturers Of This
Country to Supplant Ma
tons at War.

tsr MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL trssso WEI
Washington. Sept. 10. - Industrial
and financial problems In Latin
America due TO the war, were outlined
today TO representatives of United
States banking and commercial inter-
csts who Immediately set on foot re-
lief movement After members OF the
diplomatic and consular corps OF the
distressed countries had set forth their
needs the conference organized UNI
der the auspices of the departents OF
state and commerce and authorized
Secretary Rcdfleld to name a commit
tee to determine upon concrete M
structions and decide whether an
other general conferences will be nee
essary
New Markets Necessary.
New markets must be found for the
products of the South American coun-
tries. the conference was told, and a
system OF exchange established that
would produce revenues for crop
moving purposes. The tremendous
opportunity for the growth Of Amcrl-
can trade on the South American con-
tinent WAS urged as an incentive for
immediate action
Several South Americans urged that
American money be employed for the
development Of huge industrial enter
priscs. but representatives OF the
banking Interests agreed that the
problem at home would not permit or
that at the present time.
Opportunity for America.
II was urged that the European war
had given the United States an oppor-
tunity to take over both the export
and import business which formerly
went abroad.
The conference committee will con-
sist Of representatives OF the national
foreign trade council. already at work
on the problem. with a consular dele
cation in New York and agents Of
commercial organizations
and the Pan American union. The
trade councils board consists or It's
chairman James A. Farrell, II, i.
president of the United states
Steel Products company; willard /
Straight, of the American-Asiatic as
ISOLATION: William Bayne president Of
the New yod, Coffee exchange, and +
of exporting and corl-
mercial firms
All Possible Cooperation.
Secretary Redfieid assured the dip
omats that American manufacturers
and bankers would extend all eo-ope- L
ration possible He declared the main
needs for developing commerce be-
ween the two continents consisted or
| system Of direct exchange. ready /
means Of transportation and thor
ugh understanding, lie insisted that
he governments Of South America
hould cooperate In the establish
nent of a direct exchange system.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-09-11
WAR TAX BILL
AGREED UPON BY
PARTY MANAGERS
II Is Predicted That Admin
istration Measure VIII Pass
With Little Debate in Either
House of Congress,


crease revenue taxes on beer and do
nestle wines, democrats of the ways
and means committee paved the way
for relieving the government of flnan-
cial stringency due to the European
war Administration leaders in both
houses predicted the bill as framed
would be passed without prolonged
discussion. Chairman Underwood, OF
the committee said the measure had
the approval of the president and MS
advisers.
SfO7, ZOO. 900 Estimated.
The bill contemplates an annual
revenue of $107.0OO,oOO The tax on
beer will be increased from 81 to
$3.50 barrel: wines will be taxed an
additional twenty cents a gallon and
a 3 per cent tax on freight transporta-
ton bills including railroad, steamship
and express freight Will be made
transportation companies to collect the
tax for the government and rece We
as compensation l per cent of the
amount Of revenue collected from the
tax
AS an additional relief for war con-
ditions senate leaders announce today
the determination to prunc the rivers
and harbors appropriation bill from
$4,000 900 to approximately 10000
900. An effort will be made to include
in this cut some of the new projects
assailed as extravagant by opposing
senators. thus ending the republican
against the bill. Democratic
leaders are comforting with the repub-
licans on the readjustment of the bill.
UndcfwOod's Statement.
The war revenue bill will be intr =
duced in the house tomorrow and de-
bate started early next week. Corr
on the bill Representative Tn
derwood tonight said:
1.-THE need for writing tax bill 1T
once was to relieve the government OF
the necessity of withdrawing funds
from the banks. Realizing the finan-
cial situation In the country. the pres
ident thought 1t advisable not to dis
turb the public funds at this time and
to pass bill Immediately that ulti-
mately must have been passed by reA-
son of the falling off of customs reve
nues because of war conditions In Eu-
rope.
1T must be apparent to all that II
has determined to take this
action immediately to relieve the stu
alton in the banks 1t would not write
a revenue bill that would cause largs
amount OF Withdrawals of deposits
from the financial centers Of the
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-09-11
National In Character.
In associating with his envoy NJ.
one Of the leaders Of the

In assocating with his envoy NJ
DE Sadeler. one OF the leaders Of the
socialist party. the King Of the Bel
gians has emphasized his intention
of giving this mission thorough ma
tlonal character Tho mission conveys
to President Wilson an autograph
letter from his majesty, which 1t VIII
present to the president at his con-
venience
Pending their reception by the
president, the members Of the mis-
sion win not feel AZ liberty to re-
spond. as fully as they would wish.
to the interest manifested by the press
and public. Their diplomatic charac-
ter obliges them for reasons OF high
courtesy towards the government Of
the United States, to observe this dis
cretfOf
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-09-11

wanted--clean. cotton rag. a. tho Jour.
nal office.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-09-11
BELGIAN KINGS
COMMISSIONERS
REACH NEW YORK
Expect to Lay Before PreSi-
dent Wilson Full Story of
Alleged Atrocities Commit
ted by German Invaders,

New York, Sept 10.--Bringing
many Americans and the king of Bel
GUMS commission which will place
before President Wilson accounts of
alleged German atrocities In Belgium
ana OF Germany's violation of Bel
gums neutrality, the White Star
liner Celtic arrived at Quarantine to-
night from Liverpool and Queens
town. Tomorrow morning she will
dock her passengers. OF whom there
are 304 i'm the first and COG in the
second cabins. and 991 in the steer
age.
OF these i.a0l passengers there
were 25i Americans in the first cab
In. 353 In the second and 6il In the
Storage
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-09-11
What New York win DO.

The bankers told the board that
New York banks stand prepared to
underwrite the $S0.000000 obiga
tions of New York in the hands OF
European creditors which come due
within the next few months. In re-
turn, members of the board expressed
the view that New York banks
should not be required to contribute
to the proposed general fund of
$3.50. 200, 900 to take care Of the total
of American obligations TO Europe.
New York's $S0.0O0.000 was included
in the s150.000.00 suggested by the
recent bankers conference here as
necessary to care for all such obllsa-
tinns
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-09-11

Some Of these passengers corrobo-
rated reports that large numbers Of
Russian troops had been passing
through England on their way to aid
the allied forces In continental Eur
ope.
The Belgian commission, In a state
ment given out tonight at Quaran-
tine, explained that pending It's visit
10 Washington, 1t did not feel at lib
erty to make full response ito the
interest manifested by the press and
the public" The statement is as fol-
lows.
The special mission sent BY his
majesty, the king of the Belgians. to-
the president of the United States
has arrived from Belgium on the Gel
tic. II is composed of M Henry Car
ton deWiart. minister of justice In
the Belgian cabinet and envoy extra
ordinary OF the king; Messrs. DeSad-
eer, Hymans and Van De Wede.
ministers Of state and Count Lewis
De Lichtcrvelde, secretary
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-09-11
NEW YORK BANKS
WILL LOOK AFTER
CITY FINANCES
], P, Morgan, Jacob H, Schiff
and Benjamin Strong, Jru
Confer With Reserve Board
About Foreign Obligations,

Washington. Sept. 1O.-Although
the problem of readjusting the for
eign exchange market has not been
solved, reports today to the federal
reserve board from prominent New
York bankers indicate that conditions
have improved greatly and that there
Is little cause for concern.
j. p. Morgan, Jacob II. Schiff and
Benjamin Strong, Jr, New York
bankers. conferred with the board
today for two hours. Their visit had
to do with the part New York banks
are expected to play in relieving the
foreign exchange market, but 1t was
said tonight that they also were able
to state that conditions throughout
the country showed marked improve
ment
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-05
RED CROSS SEALS.

one OF the most worthy philanthrop.
ic enterprises Of our city is the Anti
tuberculosis League. Fo. o humber
of years this organization has quietly
carried on Its work OF instruction and
assistance. 1t has expended :hoa lands
of collars in paying for the services Of
trained nurses and for necessities for
the sick.
For nearly two years it has employ
cd Miss Palsy Jacobs to minister to
those afflicted with tuberculosis who
are not able to pay for trained service.
AS welcome visitor in the home of
the worthy poor, she carries on her
work OF mercy She also aids the city
authorities in fumigating houses
where tuberCular patients have died,
or out Of which tubercular families
have moved. BY this method the
League is rendering distinct public
service.
All of this takes money, and the
best the League can do is to dispense
the funds placed in their hands by the
charitably inclined.
During this month the funds OF the
League will be Increased by the sale
of Red Cross stamps. This is the plan
In vogue all over the country whereby
the funds OF the organizations fight
ing tuberculosis are increased
The citizens of Fairmont are urged
therefore to purchase these Stamps,
and thus add their mite to fighting
force engaged in the battle against
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-05

Of this commonplace side of things is
missionary work, for it reminds every.
enc how much real amusements can
come out of even the most unfortun.
ate circumstances and gives a code
Of living that Of carried out would
certainly make the world much
better place. Mrs. Wigs with her
pathetically funny philosophy, is at
once source of laughter and to the
thoughtful mild but well pointed
sermon. There are scarcely words to
describe Mis- Hazy and her "matri-
monial venture. Mr.. Stubbins. In
each costume Mis- Hay is absolute
ly ridiculous than in the preceding
enc, and her appearance Is all that is
needed to send the audience into I'M
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-05

conroIlabie laughter She reveals
new comic possibilities ~ apinsters
food and matrimous. 1sosey Mary
as appealing as she Ii in the book, IS
made more so IN the Play. an Tie
characters q the cabbage Patch 70
the humber of twenty. appear in the
play, and even the goat and C1by, the
sat horse travel With the reduction.
The stage setting Is "a Photographic
reproduction OF the world famous
Louisville Cabbage Patel, where Mrs.
Bass, the original Mrs. Wigs still
lives.
The play will be presented here un'
der the management Of the United
Play Compony.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-05

extent by the little inimitable touches
that only the most clever actors can
give and that must be seen to be APP
preciated. Never has pla y been
more obviously character study with
the plot woven about it than this Of
/. Mrs. Wigs" but it is surprising how
smoothly IT leads from one phase to
another, and how interesting even the
most commonplace incidents become
with Mrs. Alice Hogan's halo of ap-
preciable understanding shedding its
light upon them. The hunor is of the
best and highest as It is drawn solely
fro the little incidents OF everyday life
that can amuse us so infinitely II we
do not ourselves "get soured" as Mrs.
Wigs expresses it. The development
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-05
A GUARANTEE.

lwould not think of comparing the
value of this farm to an ordinary
house and lot In town and yet II am
to give your price for the house and
lot and take my price for the farm,
the value Is about the same, although
l will guarantee any man free and
Independent living from this 47.aere
farm, 8 miles beyond RivesyIIle, near
the Moraantown Pike. Good land, new
Groom house, 1870 apple trees, 100
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-05

sewer, hish.cIass rent district-$35o
only on each property for the lot.
$4,000 acres of West Virginia tim
Der lands in fee, will accept Fairmont
real estate in part payment.
a small timber. proposition
rs Acres timber rights
so Acres timber over IS inches in
diameter
IS Acres Timber only
1873 Acres Timber and surface only
65 Acres Of surface only
90 Acres Of Surface only.
All Of these properties we'll located
In West Virginia timber districts; will
accept FairmOnt Real Estate In ex-
change for all the above properties.
Price, $4,000.
so Acres of Good Timber, near Hol-
" junction; will trade for Fairmont
property, $4,000,
Fruit Farm trade FaIrmont prop
erty.
A great many Fairmont people have
made investments In the fruit belt of
West Virginia. don't know of any
investments that have not been sat
isfactory, or that does not have the
promise of being sood-here is farm
Of 62Ia acres In Hardy Co. one mile
from the 3. g o. r. station with
ample siding. This farm is ideal for
an individual operator.
1t has on It over 5000 peach trees
e the following varieties:
Champion Wonderful
Carmen tlIey Belle
Alberta Stephens Rare Ripe
saJaway Belle Of Georgia
Fox Seeding 5lfIyou
,.Arso over 100 apple trees Of the
following varieties:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-05

don't ask me price out Of curiosity,
as owner requested me to show house
only to party whom thought would
suit and really intends to buy.
A handsome Rhea Terrace Homo
for sale.
"Edsway" the New Suburban
Dream-Qn the new improved road to
Country Club. Do you want SUBJ
urban location7
A MAP showing location of all tho
new development on the East Side,
1000 acres plated, partially develop.
ed, the Opportunity" Call or write
me about It, size 44x46 inches, mount
ed on linen.
An opportunity for investment, the
only one Of the kind In the city:
Three houses on easy terms. Rents
for $4,000 monthly. Price $4,000, or
terms to suit. challenge any one tc
equal this opportunity for investment
In Fairmont.
$4,000. ohio farm Of ITO acres;
nothing reserved In fee, | will ar.
range to show you the farm any time.
70 Acres on good road, near Fair
mont, $1,000. Will show you farm
any time.
200 Acres, $4,000. real farm.
Three farmhouses-eIose to Falrmont
20 Acres miles from Fairmont.
$1,000, one.haIf cash.
viii trade small country place
Of twenty acres for cottage home of
5 rooms.
A fine Union District stock farm,
In fee for sale or trade; It will cost
you some money, but It's worth more
than It will cost.
Suitable for subdlvIslon-ean build
houses-alI eonVenIenees, water, gas,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-05

York Maiden Blush
Imperial Black Twie
stamen North Western ereenins
The fruit of which will ripen at varl-
Gus dates, enabling the owner to mar
ket same more profttably and reduce
tc minimum the cost .of harvesting.
The larger portion of these trees are
two years old, and all are In good
healthy condition.
t2l acres Of this orchard not plant
ed can be used for gardening or tarm-
ing purposes. The slope of the land
is generally Northwest, with an eIe-
walton of 1888 feet above sea level.
There Is also house with barn and
necessary outbulIdinss, artesian we'll,
good pair of mules, wagon, harness
and necessary appurtenanees.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-05

peach trees, so cherry trees, grapes
and other fruits, spring water-coal
sold, but one-haIf Of oil and gas goes,
leased at $175 per acre. Gas nearby.
What have you to give In part pay
nent for this farmf
80 acre farm In Winfield district,
located on Plny Run, s-room house, all
mineral rights reserved. VIII trade
even.up for small house ana lot In
town.
Edaway-The new suburban dream
ON the paved road to the Country
Club.
DO you want to buy or trade for
farm located In. West Virginia.; If so,
let me know what Is the market value
Of the property you propose to trade,
and give me a description Of the farm
that suits your requirements.
DO you want a truck garden farm
near a, good market, an Ohio Valley
farm, grazing farm, fruit lands,
cheap coal and timber, combination
agricultural and truck, and what loea.
tion desired, and will get It for you.
"A $500 property new and up to.
date, just over the city line, a-reoms
and "a acre Of land, fine View and
healthy location. VIII accept some
good lots or cottage In part payment.
100 feet OF frontage on Morsantown
Avenue, prominent corner, lot runs
back 1850 feet, worth $4,000; but for
person desiring a handsome residence
sight, will accept property TO rent In
part payment, or lots suitable for
houses for rent. This 10 a special op.
portunty.
Groom house and bath at East
Park Grove, slate roof, cement cellar,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-05
THE THE STAGE
4.MRs. WIGS OF THE CABBAGE
II 1. PATCH.n

Written by woman. and dramatic
ed bysa woman, MRS. Wigs of the
eabbge Patch" which comes to the
Grand Monday nigt, utterly disproves
the popular. fallacy that women have
no. sense 4of humor. The play Is
thoroughly satisfying. funny in every
sense ofSthe word, and the clever lines
OF the book are heightened to great
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-05
TEMPLE LEAGUE.

The independents and Monongah No.
/ clashed last night and the 1ndepend'
ents certainly did show their strength
by winning two from the Monongah No.
Z boys. Rowe was the real star of the
day with all high honors. The rest Of
the boys dropped their average to some
extent by chopping the ducks. The
Monongah boys were in bad form. The
ccorps,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-05
IN THE SUBURB.

This property will cost you some
money, but It's worth all It will cost
you-three acres Of land, new Broom
house, one block from paved street
and in walking distance of public
works, the car line and the city. VIII
accept house and lot, good renting
proposition, in part payment for this
property.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-05

newly papered, and rents for $3.50 ~
monthly. Lot 3sx6o, price 1900.
A desirable cottage with rooms,
close In, good community $1,000 with
easy terms. 10 per cent discount az
lowed on cash payment made.
Rent property. $500 buys house
and lot on Market street Rents for
$25 per month.
$4,000 buys property Moraantown
avenue that rents for $42 per month.
Loan Proposftions-A first mortgagei3
Of $500 Is offered on two houses
worth twice the amount asked. a first
mortgage Of $500 lie also asIoed on a
small house and good building lots.
A first mortgage of $1,000 is asked
on 4-roomed house and first mort
gage OF $500 lie asked for q loan on
desirable lots. $4,000 Is asked on
house and lot located on Water street; III
First ward $4,000 is desired on ~
business block in Fairmont. These t.
loans all carry with them extra In:
oueements for getting the money:
al
Aeot.as. Of 4-rooms, lot sos2oo feet
$1,000.
AfdeslrabIe cottage on Marion ave
nue. near the Marion Planning MIIl,slot
soxtoo, $500. Terms can be arrana:
ed.
grocery stores-sor sale a. invoice
prices, good location, running from
$1,000 to $1,000, good location.
u you want bargain ask me TO
show you the property, either houses
or lots, on which reasonable offer
will be entertained and perhaps ae-
eepted, because Of peculiar elreanl.
stances In connection with certain
properties. ~.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-12-05

state street home, lot 90 by 100 feet,
good house. VIII accept lot in part
payment.
Big home on Walnut avenue; will
trade for small house on East Side
and take the difference, or will trade
It for two houses on the East Side.
a fine residence lot at the head Of
Ninth street-A fine price for 1t, but
5 not too much considering the charac'
ter Of the location.
Cottage house near Locust avenue;
five rooms, bath, good lot, good view,
and near the city. ! offer this house
at an attractive price.
A grand East Park Avenue home
for sale at a price that you would
not think Of buying lot and building
a house. East Park avenue lots are
high.
have one East Park Avenue Home
that 1 will trade for smaller property
or a good vacant lot or lots. The
house Is In easy walking distance Of
town.
(sENp FOR BOOKLET OF A THOU.
SAND PROPOSITIONS. IT'S
FREE)
Will you trade your First Ward
house located close in for big prop.
erty on Moraantown avenue and give
the dfference2 | want to make this
trade from this advertisement. Call
Y mo on either telephone and will give
you the particulars.
That cehieaao Street house Is
Bargain. Do you want close In town.
q If you do you will not do better on
medium priced home.
NJ "a fine Locust Avenue home at
price that will surprise you-if you
want TO locate In Locust avenue
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-06-07
FRENCH LOSS IN MEXICO
FIXED AT $224,0OO,OOO
Paris Defence Leagues Pam
phlet Indirectly Blames
United States Policy.
speciat Cable Despatch TO The SUI.

PARIS, June 6.--The Paris League for
the Defence OF French Interests In Mex
leo already has 12i members. including
the most important bankers. manufacture
ers and traders In the city.
The first task undertaken BY the or
ganization was to estimate the amount of
French capital invested In Mexico A
pamphlet just Issued says that the for
mer prosperity OF Mexico justified the
support given Its projects by the French
banks. but adds: unfortunately, those
fair days have gone In consequence of the
policy adopted by the United States"
The pamphlet rejects Alexis Caiiles's
estimate OF more than 1000. 900. 900
francs Ss0o, 0O0.0O0), for 2,434, 900, 900
francs H4S6.000, 000). of which IL gives
details. The state funds Included shares
and bonds which were quoted on the
Paris bourse In 1910. Those quoted I'M
officially comprised $1,000. 900 francs
02+.200, 000). while 47.0O0.OOO francs
($9.400.0O0) was not quoted and 357,-
100000 francs S71,400.00O) was other
wise invested.
These investments. valued at 2,434,-
100000 francs H4s6. 100000 in 1910,
were worth only i.312.000. 900 francs
S262. ,000) on April 30 last a loss OF
L122.oo0ooo francs 1224.4oo. ooO), or
more than 46 per cent
1t is admitted that securities throughout
the world have decreased In value since
1910 On the other hand quotations on
April 30 were only nominaIly higher than
was realizable II any considerable
amounts were sold. thus compensating for
the general decrease.