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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-04

The Clearing House certificates all bear
interest at per cent, In the first four
issues only Government bonds and the
stocks Of States like New York were re-
ceived as collateral, but beginning with
1873 bills receivable, stocks. bonds and
other securities were added. and the rule
obtains 20 this day. In the first issue and
In 1873, the big panic year. the interest
was made per cent. burt those years
have been the only exceptions.
The time between the Issue OF the hrst
certificates and tho final cancellation has
usually been between three and four
months The issue OF 1851 ran for seven
months, and IN 1907 five months,
The decision Of the officials or tho saw
ings banks OF Greater New York TO give
the sixty day notice OF withdrawal OF
deposits WAS followed by the issuance OF
an order by Superintendent of Banks
Eugene Lamb Richards for all savings and
loan associations to take similar action
Private bankers OF the State have also
awaited themselves of the similar privilege.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-04
CALL FOR LOANS DROPS.
situation brings transactions Prnc-
ticaIIy to stsndstiIl.

Transactions In time and call money and
commercial paper were practically at
standstill yesterday. Banking houses which
generally do an extensive business In time
aud call money stated that while they were
not calling any loans they were accepting
an payments that were offered and where
they found that their clients could transfer
their loan accounts to other institutions they
we're being requested 10 do so. No one was
being pressed for payment. however.
The closing of the security markets has
greatly reduced the demand for loans Of
both kinds of money. Persons who had
banking connections and, who wished to
make loans experienced very little difficulty
in securing accommodations providing that
they, were prepared to pay the somewhat
hi gher rates which were being asked. In
some cases Yesterday as high as per cent
wac being asked for loans TO run for four
months business In commercial paper was
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-04
POSTAL SAYINGS SOAR.
Confidence Expressed by Great In-
crease In Deposits.

Confidence In the postal savings banks
has been expressed to an unusual degree
In the last few days. Deposits in the
New York branches have broken all rec
ords and would have been much greater
had II not been for the section OF the law
that prevents the acceptance OF de-
post of more than 500 from any one
person In single month.
Up until a few weeks ago the with
drawals. while light, have been greater
than ordinary. but beginning Friday the
deposits began to pile up. On Saturday
the total deposits were $4,000, as com
pared with s31. 900 the previous banner
day In February last The Withdrawals
for Saturday amounted to only $4,000
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-04
LABOR DENOUNCES THE WAR.
Manfestos of Central Federated
Union and the A. r.. of l..

of the Central Federated Union announced
yesterday that the organization had issued
an international anti-war manifesto. call
ing on the unions of the world to take
united action for the restoration Of peace,
Tho manifesto says that the brunt Of the
war will be borne by the working people,
similar manifesto was received In
New York from President Samuel Com
pers of the American Federation OF Labor.
denouncing the war as brutal and un-
holy.
4 proclamation was issued by the New
Hungarian League of eel East Sixty
second street. warning Serbs and Hun
garians against rioting.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-04
NO MAIL FOR EUROPE TODAY.
LusitnntR Delays Departure Under
Orders to Wait.

No mail carrying steamship Will leave
this port to-day for Europe, the sailing
Of the Cunarder Lustania being postponed
until the local agency of the line gets
word from she home office in Liverpool
ordering her to proceed.
The French liner La Lorraine, scheduled
10 take mail for Havre tomorrow, prob
ably will not sail. At the French Line
office, II was said Yesterday that instruc-
tons were awaited from liavrc. The next
mail carrier will be the American liner
st. Paul. which will sail at 10 A. NJ, Fri
day Her mails close at 80 A. NJ
Mails to the West Indies will be carried
only by British, Dutch and American
steamships. Should England declare war
against Germany the British ships may
be withdrawn for time.
The steamship at. Louis Of the Ameri-
can line left Friday with 2,329 sacks of
mall. The Oceanic, sailing on Saturday,
carried 1,45t eecM.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-04
FIFTY Men at Conference.

The meeting OF the eavngs bank presl-
dents was called on Sunday by Mr.. Rich
ards for $50 o'clock yesterday morning.
More than fifty men were present The
motion to put the sixty day clause into
effect was made by Thomas INJURY, presi =
dent OF the Emigrants Industrial Savings
Bank. and the resolution made It clear
that the savings banks are in splendid
condition.
Supt Richards explained that the sixty
DAY clause was necessary TO conserve the
gold supply. After the meeting Mr.. Rich
ards issued tho following statement:
The concerted action OF The savings
banks and private bankers throughout
the State of New York in requiring
sixty days notice OF withdrawal of de-
posts was taken At the request OF the
Banking Department
Tho institutions that have been
under the supervision OF the Banking
Department have never in their his
tory been IN better condition. The
giving of the notice was not to help
any institution or institutions. but
VAS caused solely by the unique and
extraordinary conditions prevailing in
Europe The course adopted is the
only available method OF preventing
large Withdrawals OF currency from
the banks and from the country.
Shortly after the meeting of the savings
bank officials Supt. Richards deemed
II necessary TO take up the sit
uation in regard 10 the private banks. II
was feared that many foreigners would
seek 10 get their deposits and start for
abroad or that patriotic foreigners would
seek to ship gold TO relatives abroad. Ac-
cordingly Mr., Richards advised the pri-
waite banks to close their doors every
afternoon.
The aim OF the Banking Superintendent
IS that all depositors shall have whatever
money they need for urgency purposes. but
not for sending out of the country.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-04

The vote OF the association was Lnani-
rols on the resolutions and when the
''s4.r- officer made the formal an
n''em"nt that they had been adopted
Ne-e we're cheers.
I' leg Tie rules Of the association. Clear
'hi House certificates are TO be issued in
"olut equal to rs per cent, of the
.''"d securities, commercial paper or
t'' '. and bonds deposited by the mem
vas said that $3.50, ooO, 900 would be
a ''.r estimate OF the wealth carried up
''' 'r1ro'" steps OF the building yester-
"'' t.l ot IL TO 20 under the keen scru-
~ ,tAe committeeman. They will be
~ york HIS morning and continue at
N"'f so long as there ~ need for them.
W o'clock yesterday afternoon the
N.''n'n' was made that members had
'.. 'dy taken out certificates for some
mons and ats o'clock the amount was
Py'"d ,atf$40 '@Tf0O0
was said then ,that no bank I'm New
''.t'Nad- actual Sueed,of any cert !hcates
"n = thtyawould not, be used except for
~ '"Hn'"S or in casa; OF unusually large
T"nS-rton" say whfres checks for 500
1900 or morn were inv6lve So far as
the little, man IL consNt.ired for the pres
en- h'rnecd not he''sfrtid He will he
en-" TO SO 10 the. banKs and draw his
money.
In" conference att the Hotel Vanderbilt
''d that a. the Metropolitan. club were
60 Satisfactory that : Secretary Of the
'r'lsury McAdoo changed his mind about
'Avne the Western bankers come 10
WIS city to confer With him and decided
70 Ttturn to Washing ton yesterday morn
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-04
INSURANCE CASH SAFE.
Supt. Basbrouck Says There Il No
Cause for Worry.

The State Insurance Department yes
terday issued the following statement:
I'm answer to an inquiry as to how the
present situation would AFFECT the in
surance companies, Supt Hasbrouck OF
tho New York department said that al
though the market value OF the securities
owned by the companies would at tho
present time show n depreciation the
actual values have not been changed
by reason OF the war IN Europe and the
closing OF the stock exchanges. The
policyholders are amply protected and
have no occasion for alarm"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-04
BANKS PUT SIXTY DAY
CLAUSE INTO EFFECT
Withdrawals for Shipments
Abroad Cause state Superin-
tendcnt to Urge Step.

Eugene Lamb Richards state Banking
superintendent took steps yesterday to
conserve the resources in the savings
banks and the private banks. He re-
quested the heads Of those institutions to
put into effect at once the sixty day clause
for the withdrawal OF deposits and ne
asked the private banks on the East Side
TO keep open for business only from 10
o'clock IN the morning until o'clock In
the afternoon and on Saturday from 10
to noon.
Tho presidents Of the local savings
banks. who met IN tho Superintendent
office agreed unanimously TO put tho
sixty day clause into effect. The same
thing will be done throughout the State
Tho private bankers also agreed 20 keep
their places closed after 3 o'clock In the
afternoon.
Tho reason for the Banking Superin-
tendents action was that on Thursday.
Friday and Saturday OF last week more
than $4,000 900 was withdrawn from saw
ings banks in this city. II was clear that
the money vas not being used TO an needs
OF tho depositors. but was designed for
export Accordingly II was deemed wise
to take action in line with that OF the
bankers. who are seeking 70 prevent the
country's gold supply from being depleted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
LONG FIGHT WITH FIRE
Blaze in Philadelphia's Business
Section Causes $285, 900 Loss.
Damage in Other Cities.

PHILADELPHIA February 3-The fire
which threatened a whole square of
wholesale business houses at ID and Arch
streets early today was extinguisned
after five hours hard work, with losses
estimated at s2s500. The fire started in
the five-story factory of Edward Darby
& Sons Co, manufacturers of metal
wire and iron goods. 2:s3 !4rch street.
The place was practically destroyed and
the flames spread to the buildings occu-
pied by c. B. Porter & Co., tinware man
ufacturers: Borden Stove Company, A.
Colburn & Co, spice warehouse, and Has
let. Flanagan & Co, tinware dealers, all
of which were damaged by both fire and
water.
ST. JOHN. N b.. February 3-Several
men overcome by smoke were carried qln-
conscious from the burning Salvation
Army lodging house. at Prince William
and Water streets, early today. Many
others among the seventy-five lodsers
forced into the street lightly clad suffered
severely from exposure. There was no
loss of life.
The seven-story building was destroyed.
The fire started in the basement. The
cause has not been determined.
HOUSTON. Tex. February 3-Prop-
erty damage estimated at nearly one mil
lion dollars was done at Clinton, Tex,
today when between 1900 and 2O,TOO
bales of cotton were either consumed or
badly damaged by fire
CHARLOTTE. N. c.. February "A
special to the Evening Chronicle tells of
destruction by fire of the stores of the
O'Hanlon Drug Company, clothing store
of Frank c. Brown Sons Company. and
serious damage to stock and stores of
Fred n. Day, jeweler. and Meyer West
brooks Company. department store, in
Winston-Salem this morning. Loss esti-
mated at S10O.oo0.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. February Fire
early today did $lG0.o0O damage in the
business section of Dalton. Mass The
village was without adequate fire-tighting
apparatus, and aid was called from Pitts
field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
WOMEN'S EIGHT-HOUR
BILL is NOT AMENDED
La Toilette Measure Regulating
Work Reported to House Dis
trict Committee.

The La Toilette bill regulating the
hours of work for women IN the District
of Columbia was reported without AN
amendment to the House District COM
mittee today by a subcommittee com
posed of Representatives O'Leary of New
York. German of Illinois. Wolters of
PENNSYLVANIA and Coady of Maryland.
The last named did not sign the report.
but he said he was not opposed to the
bill.
The hours of labor for women are
regulated in the first paragraph:
No female shall be employed in any
manufacturing mechanical or mercantile
establishment. laundry, hotel or restau-
rant or telephone or telegraph estab-
lshment or office, or by any express or
transportation company in the District
of Columbia more than eight hours in
any one day or more than forty eight
hours in any one week.
Girls under eighteen would not be per
mitted 10 work in any of the establish
ments mentioned before am. or after
q pm. No woman Won be permitted
to work for more than .4ix hours con-
tinuously without rest period. except
that women may work for six and a
half hours continuously if the employ
,nent ends at 1:n pm. and they are
then dismissed for the day The bill
carries provision for inspectors to see
that the law is obeyed.
The bill was opposed by the Retail
Merchants Association and WAS favored
by the Consumers League.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
$50, 900 for Asphalt Plant.

The Commissioners report at length on
the bill providing for the construction Of
a municipal asphalt plant which. IL is
estimated, will cost $H,.oeo. They say in
part:
In the District OF Columbia there are
more than :,.Wnoo square yards in ares,
of asphalt pavements, covering i4s miles
III length The extreme age of TN. older
Tavenents is thirty-nine years and The
average age twelve years. The average
life of a sheet asphalt pavement is from
twenty 10 twenty-five years. Ii is there
fore apparent that there has been in the
past. and there will he in the future a
large continuous and more or less regu-
lar expenditure for resurfacing and re-
pairing these pavements. There also is
O. large. amount OF new asphalt pavement
being laid each year.
This work is now being done under
contract with the exception of patch
ing work. In the District appropriation
act for the fiscal year 1918 the Com
miSsioners were authorized to pur-
chase a portable asphalt plant. al
cost not to exceed $500. and TO
operate the plant under their immedi-
ate direction in doing such work OF re-
pairs to asphalt pavements in their
Judgment might be economically per-
formed by the use Of said plant In tho
District appropriation act for the MS
cal year 1914 the authority TO
operate the portable asphalt plant was
extended to include such work of re-
surfaeins and repairs 70 asphalt pave
ments, repairing macadam streets and
the construction of asphalt macadam
surface on concrete base. as in the
Judgment of the Commissioners could
be economically performed by thu. use
of the plant. with the proviso that no
more work of resurfacing and repairs
should be done than could be accom-
plished with the single portable plant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
NEW COLOMBIAN TREATY
Secretary Bryan Encouraged to Be-
lieve Terms Will Soon
Be Settled.

After another conference this morning
with Senor Betancourt, the Colombian
minister resident. Secretary Bryan felt
encouraged to believe that new treaty
between the United States and Colombia
can be agreed upon and submitted for
the approval of the Senate in the near
future Thaddeus Thompson, United
States minister to Colombia. now i'll New
York, is about to sail for his post. 1t is
expected that by the time he reaches
Bogota the negotiations will have so far
progressed that it will be possible for him
to sign the treaty without much delay.
In its present shape the convention is
understood to provide for the acquisition
by the United States Of coalinS privileges
on the Colombian coast; the exclusive
right to construct a canal through Colom-
bian territory connecting the Atlantic and
Pacific oceans. and the payment TO Col
ombta Of a lump sum, believed to be So.
UOUUUO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
RIVAL ARMIES IN HAITI
BATTLEFOR SUPREMACY
Adherents of Theodore Defeated by
clares Himself Chief Executive.

PORT AL PRINCE, Haiti. February
3-Three hundred men of the rival revo-
lutionary armies were killed in the battle
at Gonaives. according to advices re-
ceived here today The adherents of
Senator Davilmar Theodore We're sisnally
defeated by the followers of Gen Oreste
Zamor. formerly government delegate at
Cape Haitien. Senator Theodore and his
men were driven back in a northeriy
direction to Plaisance. on the road to
Cape Haitien.
Gen Zamor today proclaimed himself
chief executive of the republic
Carlos Zamor government delegate at
Gonaives, assisted his brother in the bat
tie, and Gen. Desomes fought by their
side
Fire broke out in the city of Gonaives
during the battle.
Fifteen houses were destroyed, but no
foreign property was damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
ELUDES THE POLICE IN
SEARCH AT LIMA, PERU
Attempts to Arrest DR.. Durand.
Former Revolutionary Leader.
Fail-Situation Complicated.

LIMA. Peru. February 3.-rnsuccessful
attempts to arrest Dr. Auguste Durana.
formerly revolutionary leader were made
by the police early today. His residence
was searched vainly. Five visitors there
were taken into custody. "a raid was
then made on the Union Club. Four
members We're seized and the premises
closed, the police leaving guard in
charge.
The political situation has become very
complicated owing to the demand of the
inhabitants of many provinces that con-
gress be dissolved and the refusal of the
political parties to permit this course
Congress in December refused to sane
ton the budget for 1914 presented to it
in August The government thereupon
issued decree that the old estimates
would remain in force for the next
twelve months
This action of congress had been pre-
ceded by a message from President Bill
linghurst, in which he emphasized the
necessity for loan of $5S. 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
IMPRISONED BY HUERTA.
Brother of Madero Cabinet Member
Placed Under Arrest.

MEXICO CITY, February 3.-JGse Vera
Estanol, a brother OF Jorge Vera Estanol.
minister of public instruction in the late
President Maderos cabinet. was arrested
today and sent to the pententiary. The
charge against him was not made public.
Estanol was taken into custody by the
secret police at the offices of the Nation
al rlilways. He had been observed writ
ing a letter to his brother, who on Jam
uary ~ was assisted to flee from the
country by Nelson O'Shaughnessy. Amer
lean charge d'affaires. The letter was
seized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
SEASAFETYPACT
CALLS FOR LAWS
Prompt Action by Congress
May Be Made Part of Ses-
sion Program.
ADVERTISING AS BAIT
TO LIBERAL OBSERVANCE
Proposed to Issue Certificates of
Merit to Vessels Which Exceed
Requirements.

Although ratification of the conven-
tfon of the International Congress of
Safety of Life at Sea has not yet been
made a part of the administrative legsla-
tive program, it is believed that prompt
action will be taken by the Senate when
the convention is laid before it Febru
airy Is. The recent disaster off the Nir-
ginia coast is expected to hasten action
on the treaty. which Will serve to
make the ideas of the convention the
law for ships which sail from Ameri-
can ports. Legislation will be necessary
to penalize violations of the terms of
the convention, but it is believed that
Congress will act quickly to prevent.
If possible. disasters of this sort in the
future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
TO HEAR MR.. REDFIELD.
Secretary of Commerce Scheduled to
Address National Gamers.

BALTIMORE Md, February 3.-The
seventh annual convention of the
National Gamers Association and allied
industries was opened here today with
PRAYER by Cardinal Gibbons About =
900 delegates and as many more visitors
We're present.
During the course of the convention,
which will close Friday. Secretary of Com
merce Redfield and other men prominent
in public life will make addresses. An
interesting feature in connection with
the convention is an exhibition in 5tn
Regiment armory of every kind of ma
chinery used i'll the canning industry.
1t is said to be the biggest of its kind
ever made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
News Received in Washington.

Dispatches to the Navy Department
today tell of a defeat in sundays bat
tie at Gonaives. Haiti. for Davilmar
Theodore, who apparently has been the
most popular candidate for the presi-
dency He is reported to have been
worsted in the fighting at Gonaives
and has fled north with his army after
having burned part Of the town
Gen. Oreste Zainor. the rival candi-
date for president. was left in pos
session OF the town and was reported
TO be maintaining order The dispatches
are from Capt, Russell of the South
Carolina. at Port au Prince where
everything is quiet. Capt. Russell says
that three Haitian Sungoats have re-
turned to Port au Prince. that the Ger
man cruiser Nineta has gone to
Gonaives. and the MutiHe to St Mark
The British armored cruiser Lancas-
ter. the French cruiser Conde and the
German cruiser Bremen he reported to
be on their way to Port au Prince.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
GAS OFFICIAL RESIGNS.
Peter Young Retires as General Man.
ager of WASHINGTON Company.

Peter Young, general manager of the
Washington Gas Light Company. has re-
signed. Notice of his resignation was
made at the annual meeting of stock
holders yesterday
officials of the company said today no
one had been selected to succeed him.
II is understood the position of general
manager Is to be discontinued. but no def
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03

first woman to register. The registration
opened officially at O'Clock
The flrst woman to register in one of
the precincts of North Side ward paid
little attention to the ruling of the cleo
ton commissioners that they might whis-
per their ages to the election officials.
Il have lived in Chicago all my life,'
she said.
How long is that?' asked the election
judge. -
Forty-three years replied the new
voter, Mrs. Elizabeth Heitschmidt of
North Winchester avenue.
Reports from other polling places. Rere
that women were freely giving their ages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03

up the Japanese immigrant question.
Representative Hayes Of California Of
fered an amendment to exclude Mon
golians Malays and Africans modih-
ca ton of this amendment, introduced by
Representative Lenroot of Wisconsin,
adding the words unless otherwise pro-
vided for by existing agreements as TO
passports. or by treaties. conventions or
agreements that hereafter may be en-
tered into was adopted by Ill to ~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
Woman Gets High Post in Ireland

DUBLIN, Ireland February 3.-Miss
Sarah Purser was today appointed gov
ernor and guardian of the National Gal
lery of ireland by the Earl of Aberdeen,
the lord lieutenant The position is
equivalent to that of trustee of the Brit
ish Museum and is one of the most i'm
portapt in the British art world Miss
Purser was already an honorary member
of the Royal Hibernian Academy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-03
Foresee End of War.

co.st..utionalist agents IN Washington
learned OF the development unofficially
and declared that the end of the war was
III sight
For many weeks senators of the for
eirn relations committee have been urg-
ing President Wilson to permit free i'm
portatiou of arms to the battlehelds in
the hope that the war soon might be
ended and peace restored Those close to
The President said all along that he would
take such action as only one of the last
resorts in his Mexican policy. preferring
10 depend for the time being on the
moral pressure and the financial
blockade which has far estopped the
jiuerta government from obtaining credit
abroad has only recently caused ii to de-
fault on the interest Of the Mexican pub
lie debt. and has seen the armies of the
constitutionalists steadily marching on
frous victory to victory