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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-08-12
Clothing Wanted

The Philanthropic committee of the
Womans Club is soliciting gifts of
bedding and clothing. I'VE are hav-
ing many calls for such articles, says
Mrs. I. J. Kiunsird, who is in charge
of the philanthropic work of the club,
land would appreciate gifts of such a
nature.
All who have bedding and old gar
ments should call Mrs. Kinnaird, phone
No. 2292
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-08-12
Sickness Common in Summer

Hay fever is attributed to pollen float.
ing in tina air, while asthma is caused by
dust and certain atmospheric conditions
common in summer. Sufferers who can
seek the mountains or sea. Hay fever
and asthma victims compelled to remain
at home will find relief in Foley's Honey
a.d Tar Compound which allays the in
tlammation, soothes and heals raw and
rasping bronchial tubes and helps to
overcome difficulty in breathing, and
makes sound, refreshing sleep possible,
For sale by Chas. n Clarke.
LII ,,,;.,,;,,.- -. A., -l,,;D. AZ,
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-08-12
CarSOn-And

The wedding of Charles H. Carson,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. K. Carson, and
Miss Mabel Pearl Anderson, of St.
Johns, was soemnized last Thursday at
St. Johns, Justice of the Peace W. S.
Dorr officiating. The wedding was a
surprise to relatives and friends of MIR.
Carson. MIR. and Mrs. Carson are at
home with MIR. and Mrs. H. T. Parr.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-08-12
Sudan Grass Exhibited

A sample of the Sudan grass grown
on Oscar VanderbiIt's place has been
on exhibit at the show windows of the
Stewart Hardware & Furniture Co.
The seed was purchased from Stew
arts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-22
BILL
Is TALKED OVER
County Clerk H. B. Hubbard Is
Home From Conference
Held at Springfield.

County Clerk H. 3. Hubbard has just
returned from Springfield, where with
II other members of the legislative
committee of the State Association of
Supervisors and County Clerks, he
met the committee investigating the
bill which is to be submitted TO the
legislature and which is aimed to
eliminate certain officers
The bill is fathered by Professor
Fairlie of the University of Illinois and
is termed a public efficiency meas
ure." The committee investigating the
bill in the senate is headed by Senator
Nanny
The provisions of the measure are
only tentative and the meeting with
the committee of which Mr. Hubbard
is a member, was to gain the ideas Of
the supervisors and clerks as 10 the
provisions. Mr.. Hubbard declared that
the committee did not 90 on record at
the meeting. but that there We're GER
tain features which We're opposed by
the state association of supervisors
and county clerks.
The bill. If passed in the shape it is
now, would do away with a number of
state boards. II also eliminates the
township assessor and a number o.
township treasurers, including the
school board treasurer and the high
way commissioner treasurer
In place of these II provides q new
system of accounting which is under
the supervision of the state auditor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-22
Both SIDES have
LEADINCLAWYERS
IN AS10,000 CASE
Damage Suit by Mrs. Sadie
Bender for Husbands Death
20 Be Hard Fought.
IS AGAINST ROCK ISLAND
Ue.ir Employed a. s~itehran ard
Les, Life Dec. g. 1903 When
Hit by Stake.

VITA an array OF the county's lead
NJ IeraI talent on both sides. the <I0.-
go damage suit which viii be taken
u before n new venire OF iurymen
rrf Judge Oimsted in circuit court at
2 o'clock lfouday afternoon. promises
% b. an unusually hard fought case.
The suit f. Instituted BY Mrs. Sadie
Esnds-. administratriN o. the estate
a her late husband. Josiah 4. Bender
ne defendant Is the C.. r l. &F.
Railway company.
searIe 4 Marshall have been re
t4ined By Mrs. Bender to represent
her Interests in ths,case. and the com
ranv.s attorneys. Jackson. Hurst &
stafford. will take care OF the defend
anr
TIE case IS based on she death OF
the late lfr. Bender. VINO was father
q Suas Bender. The elder Bender
uas suitchmau FOR the Rock Island
road. according 20 the declaration fled
uher the case was Instituted
O. declares that on Dec s. 1903.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-22

while come cars were being switched
on the Rock Island. Mr.. Bender
N performance OF his duty was struck
o1ta switch stake. and died a short
time later.
The case was set for hearing ye-ter-
Gay. but since "a would require such
n ionSfime and another jury 81 TO re-
port MONDAY 81 wss set for the first
90 be heard the coming week
New Trial List.
Judge X. " Olmsted today set the
trial lie; for the week:
MONDAY.
sadie Bender. administrators. -. C.,
X j p. Railway company.
g A. BerEiund -. Reynolds Pattern
Machinery company.
Frederick r Garnett Va. Z r. Wood.
Frederick T. Garnett vs.. Gust Behn.
ct al.
TUESDAY.
c. Emory Harrison vs.. Paul N. Boil
4ihser-
C. II. Wayne VS.. c. r I. & p. Rail-
way company.
In re Estate OF George Adam schaab.
deceased.
In re Estate OF George Adam schaab.
deceased.
WEDNESDAY.
Economical Electric company vs..
Illinois Construction company.
Fred D. Holt vs.. Tri-City Railway
company.
John z. Lundquist IS. Eeorge A.
Mcdowell
Mary Cox vs.. City OF Rock Island.
THURSDAY.
Minnie b Gray -. William ]. Gray. 7.
Lagomarcino-Grupe vs. a c. Book I
sr.
J. F. Adams VS.. Mr. and Mrs. Charles |
Goodwin.
FRIDAY.
II r. Pauisen VS.. Orsen Myers.
Louis Darras vs.. Emil Darras
r c. Harrington Us. Victor Kuenzel /
Farmers * Mechanics Bank Vs. Ida /
et al
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-22
CATHOLIC UNION
BRANCH HOLDS ELECTION

81. James branch NO. 152 Western
Catholic union last evening at X. c.
han installed officers who are to
serve during the coming year, as Gol-
lows
resident-ThOmas Norton
Vice pres!dent-Ben Taylor.
Financial secretary Cnd treasurer
Robert Aud.
Marshal-Ben Roach
Recording secretary-Joe BiHes-
bach.
Trustees for two years-CharIes
Dingleman, Thomas Cavanaugh and c.
Naab
Trustees for one year-Grover
Aud. Charles Kimbel
Spiritual advisor-Rey Francis
Parke.
The installation ceremonies were
followed by a time of sociabIlity and
the serving of lunch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-22
ECZEMA ITcHED
FOR 20 YEARS.
RESIN0L CURED

Dec. S, 1913: Z had eczema for 20
years. 1t started on me when 1 was
but - years old and am now 81, and
have suffered all these years. 1t Started
with small Pimples all over my face,
arms and hands. My hands would
swell up so that l could not shut them,
and / was almost blind. 1t would itch,
then burn, and 1 had to keep the az
fected parts wrapped up so that would
not scratch them. | couldn't sleep at
adjust walked the floor whole night.
Il have tried many different remedies,
and spent a large sum Of money, but
had no relief. Resinol Soap and Resinol
Ointment were recommended to me-
They gave me great relief after the
thirl application, and after using four
jars of Resinol Ointment and three
cakes of Resinol Soap, am completely
cured tSigned) Mrs. II. {. Fleager,
Box 10, Dauphin, Pa.
Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap
sold by all druggists for 10 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-22
AT LIE EMPIRE.

"The Cali Of the Pines" which the
Oliver Drama Players are Offering at
the Empire until tomorrow night. is
proving to be a popular offering il one
is to Judge by the manner in which II
is received by the audiences There
is much of heart interest and good
comedy embodied in this play TO make
II entertaining Particularly interest
ing is the story OF the two brothers,
one of whom is falsely accused OF
crime by the mother II is polite
melodrama OF the better class. Start
ing at the matinee Sunday afternoon,
the play will be THE Newlyweds.'
described as another laughing comedy
with Just enough story 90 make Il in
teresting In il the plyaers viii be
given further opportunity TO show their
abilities in the lighter form OF enter
tafnment and all Of them are to have
good parts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-22

made since the incorporation OF the
society and of the pleasure and salts
faction that must come to the guest
of honor to see the results of his years
of endeavor.
Mr.. Gable, speaking next, addressed
words of cOngratulation to Dr.. Stew
art on the celebration of the anniver-
sary of his birth and of the Is years
service as head of the society, closing
by presenting to him a gift from the
directors, which was a solid god
watch fob, containing the monogram
of his initials and properly inscribed
with the dates of the anniversaries.
DR. Stewart was again taken greatly
by surprise and was deeply affected
By the recognition shown him, but re-
covered himself and responded feel
iLgly 10 the words of congratulation,
speaking of his great delight in the
occasion and his appreciation of the
Kindness shown him.
Miss Dina Ramssr. who has long
heen associated in the work of the
Associated Charities. was unable 10
Re present, but sent a letter Of con-
TO Or. Stewart, which he
cad at the close Of the program.
The affair was a complete surprise
IA every particular TO the guest of
the party is due 10 the executive com
nittee Of which Miss Clara Hampton
s chairman. with Mrs. G. II. Sher-
wood, n. :. Gable and w s. Parks
as the other members.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-22
HOTEL MAN HELD
ON THEFT CHARGE
Clarence Gibbs, Who Works at
Colonial, Alleged to Have
Robbed Waitress.

Clarence, Gibbs was given a prelim-
mary hearing this morning by Magis-
trate Smith on a larceny charge. His
case was continued to Jan so. and he
is being held under $500 bonds. The
complainant in the case is Miss Ellen
Schade. waitress II is claimed that
Gibbs took a pocketbook containing
$40 from her room at the Colonial ho-
tel Gibbs is employed as bouseman
at the hostelry. The arrest was made
by Detective Cox yesterday
Gibbs was given a severe grilling by
the officers yesterday but denied any
knowledge of the robbery. He claims
that his mother. who lives up north,
is wealthy and viii be able to furnish
the bonds. Gibbs wife is employed as
waitress at the Rock Island house At
torney J. X Scott appeared for Gibbs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-22
LOCAL MEN TALK
AT ELKS MEETING
District Association Session Is
Addressed by Trio of Rock
Island Members.

A II Harms and Clarence Isaacson.
representing Rock Island lodge. No.
$50. y. p. o. EIks and Sam Ryerson.
deputy Of the Western District OF
illinois EIks' association. made talks
NJ the district meeting held IN Mon
mouth last evening. Mr. Harms was
appointed a member OF the resolh-
lions committee.
The meeting was presided over by
=. J. SHARP. OF Jacksonville, a mem
Der % the executive committee and
following the transaction OF the bust
ness a social session was enjoyed
The meetings are annual and prac:i-
caiiy every lodge in the district was
represented AZ the Monmouth meet
ing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-22
JOINT INSTALLATION OF
TWO LODGES ARE HELD

Rock Island Observatory No 63
North Star Benefit association and
Prosperity lodge No. 1854. Modern
brotherhood OF America, held a joint
installation last evening at the home
of w y. Phillips, 1900 Fourteenth-and-
a-half street. DR.. James +. Myers,
chief astronomer of TIE North Star as
ISOLATION acted as installing officer.
After the business session refresh
ments were served and social hour
enjoyed
The North star officers follow:
Astronomer-T. c. Hensley
Assistant Astronomer - Mrs Emma
Phillips
Recorder-Treasurer O. Canedy
Conductor-Mrs. Josephine Schaum.
Physician-Dr c. T. Foster.
Member of board of directors for
three years-W. n Phillips.
The following officers were installed
in Prosperity lodge:
Presidential G. Willhite
Vice President y Lamp.
tary-Treasurer-F. o. Canedy.
Chaplain Mrs. Rose B. Wallace.
Conductor-Alta b. Heusley.
Watchman-Hestor i. Hamilton
Sentry-E. ". Phillips.
Local Examiners - Dr.. James +.
Myers, +. D. Paul and NJ. !. O'Hern.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-22
SEDUCTION CHARGE is
DISMISSED BY THOMPSON

Max Reimburg Is having troubles OF
his own. Sometime ago he was tried
on a bastardy charge preferred by Miss
Della DOrcOvitz. 6iO Ninth street and
ordered TO plead in county court by
Justice Schroeder. he was released
under $3.50 bonds. Yesterday he was
again picked up on a seduction charge,
preferred by the same girl before jus
tice Schroeder. The case was dismiss
ed by States Attorney Thompson. b
4. Stewart represented the defendant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-22
MAJESTIC.

Jan. 22-Beatriz Michelena in Mrs.
Wigs Of the Cabbage Patch
Jan. 24-Mabel Taiiaferro In The
Three of Us"
Jan. 25-Daniel Frohman presents
David Higgins in His Last Dollar"
Jan 29-Clara Kimbal Young In
"The Deep Purple" by Paul Armstrong
and Wilson Miner.
Coming Marie Dressler and Jane
Cowl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-22
GRANTS DIVORCE;
CRUELTY CHARGED
Mrs. Nellie Colvin, Formerly of
Rock Island, Given Legal
Separation.

After citing many cases of extreme
and repeated cruelty, Mrs. Nellie Col
vim. Moline. was this morning given n
divorce from her husband, Martin f.
Colvin, by Judge r. W. Olmsted in
circuit court. Her maiden name of
Nellie Malcolm was restored TO her by
the court.
On the witness stand she stated that
her husband had beaten and struck
her and had neglected TO feed and
clothe her. She said that she was
TO him in Clinton, Iowa.
in 1900, and that after moving to Rock
Island. as early as July l the same
year of the marriage. he choked her
and threw dishes at her.
The husband did not enter appear
ance in the court
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-22
Perhaps Il Would.

If princes knew when to speak and
women to keep silent. cOUrtiers to say
what they thought and servants to
conceal it. the whole world would be
at peace.-Chinese
tbenews all the time-The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-22
|EzG.beate'lig
ILLINOIS.

Monday. Jan % and on week-John
W. Ruskn presents How Wild Ami
mails Live" Feature films with lee
ture
Coming soon--"High Jinks.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-22

Jan % -23-"The Call OF the Pines
Jan. 2427. THE Newlyweds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-22
FAMILY.

Thursday and Friday - Northern
Lights"
Saturday. Exploits OF Elaine-Epi-
sode One. entitled, The Clutchtng
Hand" when a Woman Loves"
Sunday and Monday - Brewster
Millions" 3 parts, with Edward Abeles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-22
DREAmLAND.

Friday-"Mills of the Gods" "Our
Mutual Girl"
Saturday, dalrsqual.' THE Lucky
Shot"
Sunday-"Center OF the Web" THE
Mystery of the Perpetual Glare" Epi-
sode No. of "Zudora." wanted
Career" Comedy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-22

From the Charleston News and
Courier: 1T is said that Boston
girl was seen to blush the other day.
On investigation it was found that
she had misquoted Emerson
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-22
PEETS TAKEN TO BATTLE
CREEK ON FORGERY CHARGE

o. V Poets alias Clyde Chapman,
who was bound over to the grand jury
some time ago on the charge of i'm
personating an officer, was taken TO
Battle Creek, Mich, today by Chief of
Police J. NJ Eddy of that city, where
he Will have TO answer to forgery
charge. Chief Eddy arrived in the city
this morning. and left with his pris-
oner on an afternoon train.
In northern Idaho and Montana,
which had many fires during the
past summer, 80 per cent OF the fires
on national forests were caused by
railroads, two per cent by lighting,
and 10 per cent by campers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-01-22
Early Days Recalled.

". 5 Parks was the next speaker,
giving a very happy talk on fhe early
days when he and DR.. Stewart We're
boys together, and paying high trib-
ute to his character and speaking
OF the esteem in which sle is held by
his friends. w. \. Frewert spoke OF
the progress that the association has
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-27
STEEL AND IRON EXPORTS
ESTABLISH A RECORD
Shipments Abroad in May Totaled
S26,583, 1856.

NEW YORK. July 27.-Exports Of
steel and iron products In May. amount
ing 10 S26 ,5S3,7s6, We're the highest on
record since May. 1913 when they totaled
S26, 7lS,97O. In April shipments abroad
were S25,3l4,O 600 and IN March $50. 995 ,974,
compared with S2O,l5s.25O I'm May. 1914.
Shipments OF firearms increase more
than half a million dollars over the pre-
ceding months, amounting to 81, ,l0l .75l,
against S464.s13 IN April and s216 100 IN
May, 1914 For several months ship
ments OF this item had been relatively
small compared with Mays total
Exports Of rails increased from S32s. ssg
in April to $3.50, ,476 in May. while track
material rose from s1s7. 292 to SS65, COZ IN
the same period.
Wire shipments totaled s2.6l1 ,97s IN
May, compared with s2,02s.2ss in April
and S76l,lS7 IN May, 1914
Other items which increased were bars.
rods. billets, ingots. nails. pipes and Mt
tings. Various Items through the list
showed declines OF varying proportions.
chiefly OF course those articles suitable
only for use IN peace.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-27
WHEAT CLOSED STRONG
in ACTIVE MARKET
Export Sales Between 50O,OOo
and 100000 Bushels-Corn
Also Advanced.

CHICAGO. July 2L-Althoueh pr,co.
generally at the opening today were !
triHe above yesterdays closing, the mo,
ket was nervous. There were few orre,.
to buy IN the early hours and sellers M
not appear anxious to dispose OF anv y
their holdings ALI sales before noos
were light and scattered.
July wheat jumped thc over night omar.
Ing at Sl.l3. II sagged trine. Bears
banking on the weather. predicted n ds
cline In the near future, but bulls deciar,d
their predictions premature.
September, which was more ani,c.
opened at Si079s, against 81 .O6R at ~
closing last night. II held fairly firm Is
the early hours.
December was slightly buoyant IA,
opened at $l092s The closing price yester'
day was si.0Sie bid
The market hardened further In .s.
afternoon and the close was firm
oats wobbled around after an en,on,
aging opening. Old oats are reposisa
scare. Export sales totaled betUssr
100000 and 6OO,O00 bushels, with CbIeaga
cash houses selling 10000 bushels a.
seaboard. one concern Is said to have
Cancelled foreign contract.
Rejecting the American sentiment tbo
Liverpool market was or q fuctuat,ne
nature Spots are easier, with cargoss
Irregular. The European visible sunnlv
Is reported 1T 59.736, 900 bushels a deorea q
of 5,56O.OOO bushels.
Leading futures ranged as follows.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-27

Tho International Textbook Company
has filed with the Secretary Of the Com
monwealth notice of proposed increase
of its bonded Indebtedness from $4,000
to S1,3IO,O00
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-27

Frederick T. Chandler, Jr., today pur-
chased the Philadelphia Stock Exchange
of A w Howe. of the for
mer firm of Homer, Howe & Co.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-27
PRODUCTS ABROAD REACIED VIEW HG
PHILADELPHIA
MARKETS
GRAM AND FLOUR

tvItFAT--Reeeipts. s0.sis bush. The
market ruled steady under moderate oie' "a
ana q fair foreign demand. QUOT Qgot5a'i9nS Ions epot
lots In export elevator--Np. Y reg, new ,,5,e,
and July $l.lldtiei Nc. red Wssstsern ii.ffg, fgS,
St.tT0f.fJt No Southern red. w, y e., q
l. -; steamer 30. red, new, 81 lVUllA 55iG
red new. 81 .1O01.t2; rejected a heW{.agttSvo
OS rejected B. now SidiO2i No. J Northe'n
CoRN.I-Recsipts. 1000 bush Trade IVA, was
quiot and prices were well maintainea. Iue In
tatlons: car lots for local trade as 70 ivSa {l
tion-No. 2 yellow, 0Oa9lc,i steamer Se'V"'
s0egOc No 3 yellow, sIHSSc. ..t.
oATs,-Reqeipts, i3,4so bpsh: A., t,Enssf
wero light and the market ruled steagg IiI4ue. e .
quiet. Quotations. No. white Vt9Of &Sfl
STANDARD white 63isd6ic.; No White' o-'a
FioUR.-Receipts $50 bbls. and 45e; isO
lbs IN ssck3 Trade WAS quiet ana ptlSes
were nOminally unchanged. Quotations pS5
iN8 lbs, In WoDd--Wiutcr clear, neWt $50
I6.1U; do, straight now. S0.ll@9.tV' ~ ~
patent, new, S55085.15; Kansas sitnight. heW, ,,
iute sacks, Sjd5 %; DO, patent, new sluS1o
sacks So 625T55O, spriuc. fret clenr, old $H.Jo
d0T5; do. ttraight. old, S6lbHooV3; 1s' a9s'
patent old, sHeoEIi5i DO. fayorite prgnas; ggnnnv
old fL22qL7Q city n'ills choice ana lradas iapSy
Winter. clear. new, Ss5G5 ioi do siTsisnt' ld5;s1t
new. S1tSG540. do, patent new, sDoVg"I9.
RYE FLOUR was quiet, but steady we we
quote Pennsylvania at s4,b0d5.1 Is. IN wood ana
Western, new, at S5HU2h. In SACKS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-27
FRESH FRIIITS

Choice stock sold fairly and values generally
ThS5pareS Gs S5Sffdy 5er 9gOtatiop5 4egeg new
Georgia Belle OF Georga Der srat eaihes gg Sa
1Sars 1S;, GssSrgiSa Eberta, per crate siql,Io
lemons per box. S2d2,6O; oranges, Florida " nor
gS5' aoS' STS0g1 grapefslit, Florida, per box. 81
2.l5i do., Florida, 81. .50Q2.75 cherries sour
per o-io' 6basktt, 35qfdc. pluns. Georgia, per
carrier Nc'gSli curTants red. per quart, 3fg
3c.i blackberries, Delaware, Maryland and
Jersey PEE quart ahQ5c. goQseberres. per
quart, 54uc.i huckleberries, per quart T6fSc /;
raspberries, red, per pint. 2d4c. cantaloupes
SSeofslay per standard crate, 50c.qs1; do, ,
North Carolina, per standard crate 5OdSOc.
DO. North Carolina. per fiat crate 20d9Oc. .
Watermelons, per ear, S125m175.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-27
N. q. GRAVES, Holdings Sold

Forty-eght separate lists OF securities, OF
which Is consisted OF stock and the remainder
bonds and mortgages, comprising the personal
holdings OF N. n. Graves, were sold at auction
today by Samuel Il. Freeman q Co. In he
city Hall on order OF the receivers. Mr..
Graves was the head OF the failed paint manu-.
featuring firm which hOse his name, Many OF
the securities were Identified with the develops
ment Of Cape May In Which Mr. Graves was
a heavy investor. Two .tsAm dredges were
also sold.
The total amount realized by the sale was
about Sa3 coo IL is understood the receivers
bought in a number OF the various lots.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-27

The Bangor Railway and Electric Com
pany showed an increase OF 80 per cent
In gross and a decrease Of s9l in net for
May. 1915 compared with the same month
of last year. Surplus for the month was
Sl1 A2. against s11d38, a decline of per
cent. For the IL months ended Nav 81
1915, gross earnings improved Sls99I, while
there was a shrlnkage In net OF SiO,6l
The surplus for the u months was $l9s, 1903
a decrease OF 57 per cent. The balance
available for dividends on the common
stock was S9S.903, compared with slo6 Ote
last year, decrease OF ia per cent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-27
COTTON

NEW YORK. July 25.-Because or prl-
vato reports noting showers at 3 number
Of points in Texas the local cotton mar
ket failed 20 respond as had been ex-
pected al the opening this morning and
prices Were 3 points lower 10 ] point net
higher. After the call = better class of
buying developed, partly for Wall street
account. and prices sold up 3 to points
above yesterdays final The market re-
mained firm Through the later trading,
aiaelna afaadv