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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-04-13
Church Items.

Services in St. James Catholic Church
second Sunday, mass 5 As q. M; fourth SUM-
day, 1890 a, M, evening services 7.30 p, m.
Rev VI Moffett and one of the officers
ter Presbytery which meets in Berryyile
this week
The Communion of the Lords Supper
will be administered by the Rev H NJ Mo f
felt in the Presbyterian Church on the last
Sunday in April.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-04-13
St. HiIda's Hall To Be Greatly In
proved.

Powhatan College. which IS now known
as ST. Hilda's Hall, and will be opened
by Mrs. Duvall in September, is to be
remodeled and improved from top to
bottom. under the supervision of Mr. H.
P Whitmore. at "a cost of about $40, 600, 90
The new improvement will consist Of:
New roof. stucco cement plaster for ex
terror finish. new box and cornice. new
spouting. some hardwood flor will be
laid on first floor. Repairs to plastering
throughout, also pofches front aud refr,
Will build new porch across back of
kitchen. Repairs TO heating and plumb
ing. complete new system of electric
fighting installed. The entire building
10 be painted inside and OFT The prem-
ses will be improved with concrete
fence and pavement.
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Brought Good Returns.
Charles Town. w. Va.

Charles Town, w. Va.
February 10, 1915.
Wash. Alexander & Cooke Co.,
Charles Town, w. Va.
Gentlemen:
In regard to Corn Fertilizer, have
been using it for number of years on
my corn. and have always considered
that it brought me good returns, even
last year not withstandipg the unusual
drouth my corn yielded nearly 10 bbls.
per acre. used about 100 lbs to an acre
of your Regular Corn Mixture" and
drilled it in the hill with the corn.
Yours very truly.
Signed, VIM. WILT,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-04-13

Special pric es on Ply Rubber Roof
ing at o NJ Phillips Lumber and Supply Co.
There aill be some big bargains at shir-
leys sale next Friday.
A full line of new Spring wide skirts at
the A. B. Store.
We have large stock OF all kinds of
Flower Seeds from which to select any
thing you wish to ornament your garden.
Brown & Hootf. Druggists.
We are always in the market for junk.
Give us call. Always highest prices.
Hyman Wiener.
For underwear and hosiery see s, II. Lam
dis.
New Spring Dress Goods and Silks. large
assortment at Palmbaum's.
For good results bring or ship your beef
hides TO the c r Wall Cop
Majestic and Laurel ranges also coal oil
stoves in stock and will erect in your house
on short notice. John G. Burns & Co,
Kettle stoves and iron kettles at CaIlan's
We pay highest prices for horse hides
Lyman Wiener.
We will have car of Maine grown pota-
toes in time for Spring planting. CT. Wall,
New blankets and comforts at A Dept
Store.
If you need truss go to see DR.. Scott at
DR.. Pittman's old stand, Large stock and
low prices.
Some good horses for sale. C F Wall
New Carpets, rugs, mattings and linoleum
at Palmbaum's.
International Tailoring Co.'S mems
made to measure line for Spring and Sum-
mer of 1915 on display at Landis's.
6. H. Lands pays highest cash price for
eggs,
When in need of tin or enamel ware cal
on W. Ralph Burns at the old yesterday
stand.
| Home made walnut oaromels and taffy at
| Brown Bros.
All kinds Cleaning and Dying by Starr
Dye Works. Cumberland. See S. FL. Lands,
Agent.
See W. Ralph Burns for cook stoves and
steel ranges.
Hess Panacea makes hens lay, Get it at
Millee's Pharmacy.
Money to Loan on approved real estate
security. q. n. Beltzhoover. Jr.
Great Reduction in made to measure
suits of s2. So. "a, S., %. and 50 on many
suits Come.early and get first choice. q.
H. Lands.
Children Cry
FOR FLETcHER,S
! G a STO RIA
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Parcel Po.t Egg Crates one to five dozen
size at Phillips & Moreland's.
Call and look over the stock of Easter
Cacds cents and cents for the best and
most b autiful. Brow 4 Hoof,
Look Look Get our prices on high grade
Rock Lime o NJ Phillips Lumber and Sup
ply Co.
Buy Star Chicka food for young chickens
of Miller's Pharmacy.
A Dandy regular $500 Shirt Waist at the.
A. b. Store. for 49 cents.
Buy Hacketts Cape Cure from Miller's
Pharmacy.
Everything in Mems Ware for sale by The
edore Brothers.
We carry building sand. Rock Lime and
Plaster at o. NJ. Phillips Lumber and Sup
ply Co.
Silk Peiticoats greatly reduced at the
A. B. Store,
Opening of 4 W Dunnawsy in the Cooke
building, Thursday
Dog Collars for sale by John G. Burns Co
Call and look over the stock of Easter
Cards cents and cents for the best and
most beautiful. Brown Hoof
Ifyou are going to build see 0 Phillips
Lumbee and Supply Co.
Just received an extra leather for spry
ing Water and Fire proof.
MarstelIer's.
We make speciality on high grade finest
material at o Nj PhiIlds Lumber and Sup
ply Company.
All kind garden seed, seed potatoes, and
SEED oats sold by John c, Burns Co.
Ask your grocer for Kream-Krust Bread
or Phone us, Our name on every loaf.
Brown Bros.
Miller's Pharmacy sells Landreths Gar
den Seeds
Just received large supply of Roofing
and Fave Trough at o NJ Phillips Lumber
and Supply Company
will be in Charles Town at our Reposi-
tory on Saturday. April 18th. Please call
to see me at that time in regard to a nice
buggy or surrey for spring. We pay trans
portation on wheels for new rubber tire,
and we do the work cheaper thAn any firm
in the country. Write or call to see us.
Through the week Mr.. Adam Brown of
the Palm Hotel is our representative, and
will at all times be glad to show you our
various vehicles.
Milford Slough,
For Thrush Il Stough.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-04-13
Mccormick Binders And ALI

Mccormick Binders And ALL
Kinds of Farm Machinery.
The Mccormick Line of Harvesting Ma.
chinery and all repairs for same will be han
died by the undersigned firm at the follow
ing points: Reedson, W. Va Dull elds, w.
Va, Charles Town, w. Va. and Summit
Point, w. Va. Before buying your farm
machinery or repairs you will find to your
advantage to give us a call.
REED & MYERS,
April loft.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-04-13
Opera House Program for This Week.
Wednesday-The Bond of Love.
Thursday-Exploitso of Elaine.
day-Trey of Hearts,
Saturday-Zudora and the Master Key.
Would Not Sew Corn Crop Withoutfer-
tilizer.
Charles Town, w. Va.

Charles Town, W. Va,
February 6. 1915,
Wash. Alexander & Cooke Co.,
Charles Town, w. Va,
Gentlemen:
Have been using your Regular Corn
Fertile .r since 1855 on my corn crops
and have always found it gave me as
good returns on my corn as the use of
fertilizer does on wheat l would not
SOW wheat crop without fertilizer. nor
would plant corn crop without same
Yours truly,
Signed. B. F. RAMEY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-04-13
Pretty Wedding In BeTTyYiIIe.

The marriage of Miss Elyria DAME
Moore, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. An
Moore. Jr. of Bsrryville. Clarke County
Va, to Mr.. Samuel Chew Williams. oi
| Baltimore, Md was solemniz-d at 8o'clock
Wednesday evening in Grace Protestant
Episcopal Church at Berrysllle in the
presence Of large and fashion aele gather
ng of family connections and friends Of
he yonng couple. The cermony was per-
formed by Rev. Philip Howard Williams
a near relative of the bridegroom. of
near Baltimore. assisted by the Rev Ed
ward T. Wall. Rector of Grace Church,
The & oon's best man was Mr. Robert
Glen. of Philadelphia, Pa.
The bride. who was given away by her
father, was attended as maid of honor
by her sister, Miss Elizabeth Moore. The
music was rendered by Miss Jane Cl
Moore. organist of the church. who gave
recital before the ceremony.
The church was beautifully decorated
with Easter lilies and palms. wh:leswe. t
peas and plants were used in the decora
ton at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Moore
where large reception was held imme.
diately after the ceremony.
The bride. who is one of the most at
tractive and popular girls of Clarke Coun-
ty. is a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Moore, Jr,, her father being one of the
most prominent attorneys in the State.
while her mother is member of the old
and distinguished Cabell family of Mel
county, Va.
The young couple left on an extended
trip, after which they will livein Ogdens-
burg. N Y.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-04-13
Mr.. Goetz to Offer Big Prize at the
Horse Show.

The Secretary of the Charles Town
Horse Show has been informed by Mr..
George B, Goetz that he will offer heavy
gearing for four horses. entire outfit, to
be given for the best four horse team at
the Charles Town Horse Show,
August, IS and 10
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-04-13
Cut Il Out. /"

How many things In this world please
And then again Minds disagree-But
when you find Things do not take Just
Cut it Out" For your own Names Sake,
So-What is coming Now my Friend
Some better work Than WELD the Pen.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-04-13
BIG RACKET
STORES.
B. H. RIDDLEBERGER, Prop.

have just received my Spring Stock of
Babcock, Studebaker and Hess Carriages and
can furnish you any style and color. These
vehicles are all hand built and guaranteed
to be the highest grade ever built. Rubber
firing done. Melvin I. 8 trider
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-04-13
SHO E s

The shoe industry has seldom offered az
many attractive styles, nor have the models
been so varied as those shown for the Spring
Season.
Our Shoe department is now showing an
extensive stock, EN- bracing the seasons latest
lasts.-We specialize in souch standard makes
as Crossett, Thompson, Weber and other
nationally known lines that combine Style
and Quality.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-04-13
This is Clean up Week.

The Civic League has designated this
week Clean up weak. Let everybody
cooperate and clean up, and have a
clean Town.
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, TIT = III W.T.
Corresponding Secretary.


Messrs. Wiltshire & Nice warner have
erected house with front and back porch
and smoke house for Mr.. D. E. Loudoun
near Molers. Have also rooted Mr.. II.
5. Millard's Stole and warehouse a,
Millville and built AL addition 10 Mr.. c.
D, Carter's house at Bakerton and re-
modelled his barn.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Dunaway have
been on the sick list during the past
week, both suffering from an attack
of gripp and tonsilitis. Owing to this
illness Mr.. Dunaway was unable to
open his new store on Thursday
IN the Cooke building as was announ-
ced in last weeks issue, however the
date set for the opening will be next
Thursday, April 18th.
The Jefferson Garage reports the
following sales recently: Ford tourin J
cars to Messrs. Rolf Gerhardt and
]. Burns Huyett. H. c. Getzendan
ner a Ford touring car with Gray &
Davis electric lighting and starting
system; Ford runabout to Mr.. Fell
ner. One used Ford touring car to
Roy Bond, of Harpers Ferry and 4
used Ford touring car to Rev. c. II.
Cannon, of Summit Point.
Mr. A. G. Adler, of Baltimore, has
been in Shepherdstown in the inter
est of the purposed waterworks, and
was engaged in making layout Of
| the system for the town preparatory
to making up estimates and recelvin :
bids He is also figuring on the con
struction of the dam and power plant
at the Antietam creek where it emp
ties into the Potomac, east of Shep.
herdstown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mansfield White OF
Dickerson, Nd, announce the ap.
preaching marriage of their daughter
Elsie Lee. and Mr.. William Aglionby
Daniel, of Shenandoah Junction. The
wedding will take place April 81, at
O'Clock, at st. Peters Episcopal Church
Poolesville. Md
The civic League Committee or
streets and alleys has placed in the
principal stores "Clean Up Flags
which can be purchased for ten cents
each. On Clean Up week which the
League has appointed in May. eacl
property owner, as their premises ar,
cleaned, is asked to put up one of thes,
: flags
Messrs. Glenn & CARRIER have rented
the D. S. Hughes building on Yves
Washington street and will install up
to-date machinery for the manufactur,
of pure ice cream and will soon be run
ming in full blast. Mr. CARRIER has hat
about ten years experience in thu
manufacture of ice cream of all kinds
and Mr.. Glenn is well known citizen o
this town, and they will appreciate tn
patronage of the people in town AM
surrounding county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-04-13

j. B. Chamb ei lin, Optometrist, of Ma
insburg, will be at the Hotel jefferson, on
Wednesday, April 81 from 10 a. m, to p
N. Eyes examined and glasses fitted
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-04-13
Local Miscellany.

Mr.. G. t. Stonesifer has resigned a
Postmaster. of Ransom.
Mrs. ]. w. Rider. of Halltown. is pa
: tient at the Charles Town Hospital.
Ms, David Shipe, of Rippon, is pa
. tient at the Charles Town Hospital.
MIR. T. c. Bowling is erecting bricl
Office building for the Jefferson Mill.
Mr.. Marshall Buns will have bsrr
raising at his home place tomorrow.
Mr.. Joseph D. Waters and force Of
men have nicely sodded the Court House
yard.
Mr.. L. r, Custer has moved from the
Alexander place west of town to the S. ?
Birkitt property.
Spencer Fuller, colorcd, aged about
IS years, died at his home in Charles
Town yesterday morning.
Mrs. John Porterffeld entertained a
number of her friends on Friday evening
last by giving Card Party.
Mrs. Thomas Young aud family have
moved into the Maxwell property recent.
ly occupied by Mr.. Frank Butler.
| Mrs, George Baumgardner. of Hall
town feft the Charles Town Hospital
where she had been patient for nearly
two months.
The Street Committee of the Corpora
tion of Charles Town has a large force
excavating for the covered drain on Nc
Graw Avenue.
The Ladies of the Junior Aid Soc ETY.
of the Presbyterian Church realized over
$40 in their Easter Sale at the Chapel on
last Wednesday.
A Shad Supper will be given by the
Rectors Guild in the Parish House on
Friday April 16, from to 10 Pm. If
you want really good supper be there.
Mr.. w. B. Davis has painted large
sign on the front of the Spirit of Jeffer-
son Builnng. We extend hearty invi-
tatlOh " aii " ICdu IL duu SOlHc III anu
see US,
Miss Kate Riddle President of the
Civic League here has been invited by
Winchester Civic League to be one of
the judges in the improvement of yards
Contest
Mrs. NJ. K. Bowers and daughter
Mildred, spent Saturday in Shepherds
town. Mr.. and Mrs. Will Knadler of
that place accompanied them home
for several days visit
Bear in mind the Shad Supper to be
given by the Rector's Guild on Friday
evening, April 10th from to 10. Baked
shad, deviled shad, hot home made rolls.
tomato salad, ice cream. cake, coffee.
Mrs. D. !. Bush informs us that she
has sold quite number of eggs through
her advertising in the Spirit of efferson,
one order coming from Mr.. John Wyn
dham, valued reader of the Spirit of
Jefferson IN Ohio.
One of Miss Ethel Martins male pig
cons set for weeks on a China egg so
She decided to give it hen egg to see
# it would set the time out, making 6
weeks in all and the little chick has
Matched and doing well.
The Charles Town Relief Association.
will hold its regular quarterly netting.
N the Sunday School room. of the
Methodist Church on Saturday April
18th, at 4 o'clock.
Mrs. VIM. Campbell,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-04-13

You are cordially invited to visit us in
our new location in The jefferson County
Telephone Bldg. near the Opera House
where we have much more comfortable
room than we lad before.
VOLTS Underselling Store,
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SnydeT-HumriCkhouse.

Miss Mittie Eugenia Humrickhouse,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs G. w. Hum
rickhouse, and Mr.. Ferd H. Snyder,
of Shenandoah Junction, were married
FRIDAY afternoon. April 2nd, at 2
O'Clock al the home of the bride in
hepherdstown. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. l. D. Norman, OF
the Lutheran Church. The wedding
was & very quiet one, owing to the
recent death OF the groom's father.
only members of the immediate family
bel lg present
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-04-13
Quality First

/, Boys and Childrens Department in hand
made special arrangements in this depart
ment for Easter. Boys clothing is just as
important as for Mems, our showing of
Boys Suits in wide range of Patterns
Styles and prices. No trouble to show
these good s, come yourself or send the
boys George Marsteller, One price clother-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-04-13
Rurpee,s seed Grow

Our stock of thase we'll known seeds is
better this year than ever. They are now
on sale, Burpee's Garden seed.
Brown 81 Hooff, Druggist,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-04-13

Wax and Stringless Bunch Beans for sale
by Millei's Pharmacy.
Just received car load of White Seed
Oats. G. +. Wall Co.
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You are invited tie inspect the new stock
of Mr. r w Dunnaway Opening Thursday
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-04-13

Shipping Friday. Stock must
be inspected by Government In
spector before leaving farm. Call
Wall.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-04-13

Kream Krust Bread Che Quality Loaf
at Brown Bros. Our name on every loaf.
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Y our Hat Sir:,

Y our Hat Sir:o
Sprightly Hat Styles for spring at Mar
stelars; Try the Gold Bond Guaranteed
Hats. $500 Quality S. 90 Style. The
Gold Bond price $500.
Agency Geo. c. Marsteller
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The Easy Mop Cleaner. Saves Labor
and Time. Call on.
Mrs. A. d. Barr, Agent
April 13-tf
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1915-04-13

& sineSS LuCaiS'
of Ronemus.
BIZ Cooke Stove at Phillips
/ double heaters,
kour eggs and butter and
II fer them. G. Callan.
n Cushion Rubber Heels at
bAy-On approved real estate
john I. PoRTERFIELD'
Charles Town, W, Va.
+ har1 ware, finest line of
Call and see them, John
zen celebrated Wear Well"
M at Kahn's.
Ii. wood, feed. cement and
john C Burns Il Co
band dollars to loan on real
. to
FRANK BECKwITH,
Attorney.
Laurel ranges sold by John
81 prices paid for beef hides.
Lyman Wiener
feet. buy it of Miller's Phar
gasoline engines at
Phillips Il Moreland.
buly First-Class old time Fire
panies.
+ <|%bQs FURNISHED
A. G. WYNKooP,
nk Ronemus a call for Gro
l. aims to keep everythin.
B date in this line, and can fill
tmptly.
house or barn roof leaks see
ns,
yoile and organdie waists see
pumps for sale by W. Ralph
Dress Goods and Silks. A
ent at Pslmbaum's.
-
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Callan sells groceries.

Calan sells groceries.
We want calf skin and sheep skins, and
will pay the highest market price for them.
Burpee's Seed Grow
Our stock of these we'll known seeds is
better this year than ever. They are now
on sale. the Bnrpee's Garden seed.
Brown q Hoof, Druggists.
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Notice

To the people of Charles Town and yicin-
ity.
In order to sell for lowest possible prices
1 will sell for cash and trade only on and
after Feb. /, 1915, Notice is hereby given
to customers indebted to me that prompt
settlement of their accounts is requested,
With many thanks to those who have fay-
ored me with their trade in the past, So
licit continuance OF their patronage.
w. T. WHITING.
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m. Kahn,

Leading CIother. shoes of Quality.
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4 double heaters,
kour eggs and butter and
H. far them. G 5 Callan.
II Cushion Rubber Heels at
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April loft
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-01-02

The the 1910 Zion
City, 1t doubtful whether beautifully formed strawberries be
critical Under
made thousands of
o there always market
families should
n
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-01-02

photograph magnificent Display
Exhibition the excellent quality
Beans and around Zion City The yield varieties
pg the period weeks bearing right freezing
weather The for Beans good article food
there anything better single lot planted to Beans
will handsome
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-01-02
Field Workers Return for All-Night
Meeting.

Miss Belle Schelhorn and Miss Helen
Buhmann arrived in Zion City on Deem
Der the 23rd, after an absence OF nearly
five months in the city Of Winnipeg, Can
ada
These Restorationists distributed 59,911
messages, and sold 1920 copies of
LEAVES OF HEALING in 1O8 days.
The winter set in on November the 9th
and the weather from that time on was
extremely cold, but, Notwithstanding the
rigid northern climate, Miss Schelhorn and
Miss Buhmann, assisted by Mrs. George
Smale, sold no less than four hundred
copies of LEAVES OF HEALING in two
days.
The workers were received very cordial
ly in hospitals offices. hotels, the City Hall,
and even in saloons. They visited all the
public institutions excepting the jails, and
called on the doctors and ministers of var
ious churches.
The LEAVES OF HEALING sold readi-
ly, and especially before the war started.
Continued on page 179
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-03-24

ports are counted upon before the
pending British and French credits
are established and put into working
order.
Foreign exchange experts are cogi-
tating what would happen to sterling
should the plans for a British credit
fall through and Ottawa's supply of
gold become exhausted. A rate of
$4.5 for the English pound would not
astound them under such circuE1-
stances. Certain big banking concerns
figure that sterling would be IAN ex-
cellent gamble" were The rate to go
much below today's minimum OF
4.7812 for sight drafts. A recognized
authority on international exchange
who is. close to J. P. Morgan said:
Borrow ON Notes.
England should Borrow here by
putting out one-year,- two-year and
three-year notes. They could easily
be sold.
This would give her money to pay
for war materials bought from us
and it is our business to see that Eng
land and others be given facilities to
continue purchasing American goods.
I'VE don't need gold. We do need
business
Money rates continue abnormally
low in New York. 1t is worth noting,
however, that were the old percent
the clearing house banks surplus
would be only about S20,000,000 and
were one leading institution left out
of the reckoning, there would be a
deficit in reserve of $40,000,00O.
A continuation of the activity and
buoyancy manifested on the stock ex-
change today-sales were the highest
since the exchange reopened-would
quickly bring about a stiffening of
money rates, bankers contend. 1t is
only wall Street money that is alb
normally cheap. Capital is dear, as
borrowers have discovered
Commission house brokers talk
of a speculative boom. The
strongest banking interests do not
fully share this enthusiasm