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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-11
WAR BREAD TO DE USED
IN KING OLE SANONY,S CnEnT

AMSTERDAM tv;a London). January
IL G2:31 y. M).--rhe Bcrliner Tngc
blatt says the King of Saxony has or
deren mat war bread be used cxclu-
siveiy in the Desden court.
The Norwacrts says public meetings
in Saxony must now have the sanction
Of the military. The police prevented
Herr Stuccklen, Socialist member or
the Reichstag. from holding u meeting
OF his constituents at which he was TO
speak CA the war.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-11
Reported Naval Battle
Without Confirmation

RIO JANEIRO, January Io.-The
Havns Agency tonight had received
no confirmation Of the reported
naval battle between the British,
cruiser lnvincible and the German
cruiser Won Der Tam, on Rio
Grnndc do Norte. Naval officials
here place little credcncc In the re-
port.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-11
GERMANS QUIT LILLE.
BRITISH IN POSSESSIOH

LONDON, January II G.04 a. MIA
BouloGnc dispatch TO the Daily Ex
press gays that confirmation has bcen
OBTAINED OF the rumors that the Ger
the city now IS virtually in posscssion
Of the British
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-11
To Cure q Cold in One Day

Tako LAXATIVE BROMO oUISrNE r..
Iets: pruggints refund money II A. IaiI. o.
euro r. w GROVE'8 signature is on escS
Evening star., 1915-02-14
S AND 69e MONEY
to Loan on .. C.. Real Estate
Jesse l., HEISkELL. 1903 H st. NV
COFFEE MARKET.

NEW YORK. February 13.-The mar
ket for coffee futures was rather
steadier today, owing to the steadier
showing of the Brazilian cables. and
reports that considerable coffee pur-
chased in Brazil by New York import
ers will be shipped to Europe. where
prices are said to be relatively higher.
The opening here was to ) points
higher and the market closed net un-
Changed to = points higher. Sales. in
Guiding switches. 17.5uo bags. Febru-
airy, 5.53; March, 5.5s; apr. 5.6s: May,
SIS; June. SIS; July, $50: August,
692; September. 6a3; October. '.oo;
November. 7.i3: December, 7.20.
Spot steady; Rio no. :, Ifs: Santos
No 4. %.
The Brazilian cables reported an ad-
vance of I'D in the rate of Rio ex-
change on London. Nilrcis prices were
unchanged at Rio, with 100 reis higher
at Santos Brazilian port receipts,
$4,000 bags: Jundiahy. $4,000 bags.
Evening star., 1915-02-14
CHICAGO GRAIN.

CHICAGO, February 13.-Wheat col
lapsed in price today SIC bushel. the
most sensational break since the oesln-
ming Of the war. Almost complete arrest
Of export sales had much TO 40 WIN lorc,
ing speculative holders to unload for
short time on a gigantic scale Ralnes
followed. but the market closed extremely
nervous, 5Bto5A lower than THURSDAY
night Other net losses were: Corn, IS 70
Y; oats, %aN to l. and provisions, 10
to 20.
Throwing overheard Of immense eastern
lines of future deliveries said to be owned
by belated investors was apparently what
made the wheat market storm-sWept IN
earnest. Stop-loss orders on the options
credited to eastern account were not
reached by a fall of ~ cents that prices
underwent during a rush of selling at the
outset of the day. Recoveries. however,
from the early weakness were not OF sum
cient energy to hinder persistent recur-
renee of the tendency to drastic liquida-
tion. The ensuing smash. when 1t finally
did come, seemed to overWhelm the PIT,
and there was no breathing place before
May had plunged to 1.50. a fall of II
cents from the highest record war price.
1.67 February S.
British cable dispatches had much in
fuence toward emphasizing bearish senti-
ment regarding wheat This was par
ly increased shipments from Argentina to
Europe would be brought about by action
Of Premier Asquith concerning the release
of vessels which would be available at
Buenos Aires. A reduction Of Argentina
ocean freight rates was taken as sig
n:fcant. and SO. too. was Argentine pres
sure to sell at decidedly lower prices.
Likelihood of an important cut in the
United States visible supply total Monday
appeared to have little or no contrary
effect.
Depression of the corn market was due
wholly to the weakness Of wheat. Rela-
lively corn showed notable strength
Rural offerings. although slightly en-
iarged, were not excessive, and were
'eadily absorbed Liberal shipping de-
nand, both domestic and foreign. helped
prevent any radical setback In oats.
The cash sales Of oats here today were
stimated as amounting to 950.000 bush
Is
Provisions gave way under selling.
which was led by packers. Lowered
'rices for grain cut a good deal OF figure.
nd SO also did forecasts OF big arrivals
Of hogs next week.
Evening star., 1915-02-14
NEW YORK PRODUCE.

NEW YORK. February 13-Flour-
Easy; spring patents. 7.40a7.90; winter
patents. 7.30a7.55: winter straights,
7.15a7.40: Kansas straights, 7.20a7.A0.
Rio fiour-Quiet.
Buckwheat fiour-Dull.
Buckwheat-Dull.
Cornmeal-Steady.
Rye-Easy: No. 2 western. 1914
C. i. f. Buffalo.
Barley-Quiet-
Wheat-Spot weak; No. 2 red. 1.62,
and No. hard. 1853; all rail c. l. f.
track export: No. / northern Duluth.
163, and No. l northern Manitoba,
l62k c. 1. +. Buffalo. Futures weak !;
May. 1.62.
Corn-Spot easy; No. 2 yellow. SIX
C. 1. (. to arrive.
Oats-Spot easy: standard. 64: No. 8
white, 63k; fancy clipped white. 6Shs.
Hay-Quiet.
Hops-Steady.
Hides-Firm.
Leather-Firm-
Pork-Steady-
Beef-Quiet-
Lard-Easy: middle west, 1O.55a10.s5.
Tallow-Quiet.
Wool-Steady.
Rosin-Quiet.
Turpentine-Easy: machine. bbls..
46c.
Rice-Steady.
Molasses-Steady.
Evening star., 1915-02-14
Inspecting Banks Books.

A correspondent of the Journal of the
American Bankers Associations asks
whether or not depositor has a right
to inspect the books of bank. Rulings
back in 1925 by the Massachusetts su-
preme court are in the affirmative, but
attention is drawn to the damage that
might result by the exercise of this
inspection. 1t Is held that a latter day
court would, perhaps, give a depositor
the right to inspect that part of a
banks books having direct reference
to his own account for the purpose of
correcting an error or the impression
that there was such an error, but that
this would be the limit of scope Offer
ed. No Washington banker would SUBJ
init to a depositor's examination:
that's the bank examiners duty
Distinguished from a depositor, the
shareholder has rights.
Legal Opinions.
In the matter of the forged sigma
ture of one of a number Of workmen
of a pay check, the corporation having
sent out letter previously to the bank
on which checks were drawn, waving
Identification of the payee, opinion OF
legal department of the Journal of
the American Bankers Association
holds that the loss falls on the cashier
of the check, in this instance a mer-
chant, that the waiver of Identification
applied only to the bank to which it
was sent.
The same authority, replying to a
query from a correspondent regarding
the form of a check for employees of a
large corporation, with view of stop
ping the practice of cashing the checks
in nearby saloons. says: eliminate the
words order Of or or order making
the check payable to John Smith.
which would make the check non
negotiable.
But the Journal also calls attention to
the large losses that banks and cor
porations have sustained by reason of
the impossibility of paying tellers to
identify the workmen, many of them
foreigners. The suggestion is made
that the checks be made for wages,
that the recipient sign and the pay
master witness the signature, after
which payment by bank would be
reasonably safe.
Evening star., 1915-02-14
Railroads Moderate Buyers.

Railroad buying was moderate. Rail
orders amounted to $4,000 tons, includ-
ing 5000 tons for the Interborough,
5000 tons for the Chicago Great West
ern, 5000 tons for the Bessemer and
Lake Erie. $500 tons for the New York.
ontario and Western and 13.5oo tons
reservations by the New York Central
system.
structural work was disappointing.
Railroad bridge work was especially
light. The largest building order was
2. 500 tons for a building at Cleveland.
In January tthe United States Steel
Corporation subsidiaries booked orders
at the rate of about 36,5OO tons per day
and shipped at the rate of little more
than 10000 tons per day.
Evening star., 1915-02-14

ing overtime to fll orders are running
shortha nded and part time, and there Is
a general disposition to go slew in
spite of the inviting prospect which is
opening up for American enterprise
In the face of such conditions 1t
might well be asked: What Is the mat
ter with the United States? No one Is
able to answer this question, and no
one can tell how soon this period Of
waiting for something to turn up will
cease and activity will commence:
w. 8. COUSINS.
Evening star., 1915-02-14
END Of THE WEEK
SEES SPR|CES SLUMP
Recessions Wipe Out a Con-
siderable Proportion of
Earlier Gains.

NEW YORK, February ia tone Of
extreme caution was evinced during
todays short session of the stock mar
ket. and was ascribed for the most part
to apprehension growing out OF latest
international developments. The rep
reservations made by this government
to England and Germany occasioned
suspense in high financial circles and
gave the trading element an oppor-
tunity to make fresh commitments on
the bear side.
Prominent shares were sold moder-
ately. with net losses of point or
more in the speculative favorites.
dealings, at which time United States
out by the bears. New Haven shares
again showed marked weakness, de-
clining points abruptly to the mini
mum price of 49. With the exception
on the several issues of stocks and
bonds of the Minneapolis and st. Louis
and Iowa CentraPs roads, some of
which rose substantially on the old
rumor of buying for Canadian Pacific
control, the entire list was inclined to
be weak.
Break in Sterling Exchange.
Another break in sterling exchange
on London to the lowest price quoted
since 1907 gave rise to the belief that
further imports of gold from Canada
are under way. Probable participation
by our bankers in the new French
treasury note issue is expected to work
further ease in exchange between this
center and London. where the issue is
being handled.
Further price advances In steel prod
ucts confirm recent advices of in
creased activity in that trade. AS for
general merchandise. local and interior
reports point to an increase of in
dividual purchases. Jobbing centers also
report better and more diversified dis
tribution.
Forecasts of the weekly cash move
ment were slightly upset by the in
tervening holiday. Loans show an
actual expansion of almost $25,0O0,0 900,
$23.0O0.oOO and reserves decreasing
$4.11S,O00.
The bond market was irregular, with
light dealings except in issues named.
Total sales (par valued were s1.s5o.ooo.
United States coupon and registered
2s declined v per cent on call during
the week.
A number of important and unusual
incidents governed this weeks irreg-
ular stock market. Prices rose In the
early period in response to the MAIN
tenance or regular disbursements by
several of the leading railroads and in
dustrial companies whose dividend
stability had been brought into ques-
ton. and made further gains on the
excellent tonnage statement of the
limited States Steel Corporation for
January. Further encouragement was
derived from the decision of the inter
state commerce commission defining
the rate-making powers of the rail-
roads running between Missouri rivel
and Pacific coast points.
Vet another interesting development
~ the week was the further decline In
Exchange between New York and Lon.
don. which caused the Bank Of England
to reIinouish a part of the gold sen
hv our bankers to Canada in the earl!
stages of the war. Since the announce
ment of the first engagement, exchang'
has gone lower and little doubt Is ell
tertained that more of this gold Is t
fow pack. especially as our exports
Evening star., 1915-02-14
to the belfigerents are approaching un
precedented propositions.
Loss Of Early Gains.

Over the holiday, which came on a
rising tide of prices, events in connec-
tion with this country's notes to Eng
land and Germany gave rise to some
concern and much of the early ground
was lost The short interest, which
had shown a disposition to oppose the
recent rise, made fresh commitments
as a result Of this new situation. For
eign selling of our securities in the
local market during the week was mod
crate, but removal of certain restric-
tions on the London exchange and re-
opening of the Amsterdam exchange
are expected to make such offerings
easier.
General trade, including steel and
copper, manifested distinct improve
ment during the week and most lines
of merchandise made further progress
of the wild speculation in grains and
higher prices for cotton were helpful to
business as a whole. Railroad earn
ings are improving. but comparisons
with year ago show contraction Of
tonnage.
Steel Products for Export.
Sales Of steel products for export this
week were satisfactory in tonnage. but
prices were not especially remunera-
tive Some orders for shrapneI were
placed by Russia, while France and
Great Britain took $4,000 tons Of barbed
wire. There were also sales of 1000
tons of rails to Africa and more numer-
Gus small orders for billets, skelp and
sheets from Europe and the far east.
Italy, France and Great Britain also
bought about 10000 tons of foundry and
low PHOSPHORUS iron.
Domestic buying was less active;
Eastern shipyards closed for $4,000
tons of steel plates, shapes and forg-
ings The Standard Oil Company or
dered another tankboat from the New
port News ShipbuiIding Company and
the same yards will build the Edgar
F. Luckenbach calling for $500 tons Of
steel. Bids go in Tuesday on $4,000
tons of structural steel for the battle
ship California. Car shops placed addi-
tional orders for 5000 tons of bars.
plates and shapes with Chicago mills
and one eastern manufacturer is about
to close for 5000 tons Of steel ingots.
The American Steel and Wire Company
advanced wire prices 81 per ton. effec-
tive February 10.
Evening star., 1915-02-14
DRY GOODS MARKET.

NEW YORK, February 13.-Dry
goods market was quiet on the short
day after the holiday. Wool continued
firm and high. BurIaps were Arm:
linens higher. Underwear and hosiery
for spring were in better demand,
Evening star., 1915-02-14
LIVE STOCK MARKET.
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, February 13.---Beeves-
Receipts. 139 head No trading.
CaIves-Keceipts, 1SJ head; steady
yeaIs. 9.Ooa1300; culls, 500.
Sheep apd lambs-Receipts. 1900
head; no trading.
Hogs-Receipts. 1925 head; no
trading
Evening star., 1915-02-14
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, February 13.-Hogs-Re-
ceipts. 1900 head: unsettled. Bulk.
6T5a6.9O; light, 6.60a7.00; mixed, 6.65a
600: heavy. 6.50a6.90: ropghs. 6.50a6.6o
pigs. 5.50a6.S5.
Cattle-Receipts, 300 head: weak
Native steers, 5.45aS.70; cows and
heifers, 3.15a775: calves. 7.o0a10.2o.
Sheep-Receipts, 1000 head; firm.
Sheep, 625a700; yearlings, 1.25a7,15;
lamba 7.O0aS6O
Evening star., 1915-02-14
PLENTY OF MONEY
SEEKS INVESTMENT
Recent FIotations Regarded as
Encouraging Barometer
of Conditions.
U. S. BUSINESS SLOWNESS
is A PUZZLE TO EUROPE
Cannot Understand Why There Is
Not General Railroad and In
dustrial Expansion.

NEW YORK, February I3.-Since
February 1 there has been a con-
siderable movement in the market for
new financing. and the reports of the
banking institutions show an increas-
ing amount of their funds diverted to
this purpose. This is a healthy sign
and one that always precedes a season
of industrial activity. As a specific
example of the condition of the in
restment market we may cite the case
of the Pennsylvania railroad, which
last week, through its bankers, Of
fered $49.OO0.O00 of its bonds for public
subscription. The total OF the appli-
cations for the bonds was nearly
s250,O00, 900, proving conclusively that
ample capital is available for high
grade securities. Other recent Sc
curity offerings have met with similar
reception
Another phase of the proposition of
new financing is that of the Canadian
municipalities, which, because OIL the
recent DEGREES of the British govern
1nent, have also been obliged to seek
funds in the New York market. These
include some of the larger cities. such
as Hamilton, Ottawa and London, while
1T is announced this week that the
province of ontario has successfully
negotiated for the sale of s3,0O0,OuO
dye-year debentures through a New
York banking house. In all, about
S15,OOO,OO0 of Canadian obligations
have been placed through banking IN
stitutionS in this city.
Evening star., 1915-02-14
WEEKS RANGE OF PRICES
Corrected to the Close of Business February 13 at
the New York Stock Exchange.
Railway and Miscellaneous Shares.

follow Prices
the
to
Evening star., 1915-02-14

carried bad checks In the cash. When
the cashier of this bank visited Wash
ineton I congratulated him on the
fact that he had no overdrafts, and
was surprised to learn that while their
deposits showed on the books as
lion with 100000 in overdrafts, on
which interest was charged as a regu-
lar thing.
after 1 learned 1t, and not long after
heard the bank was having trouble on
account of this policy"
Financing War.
For the first six months of the war
in Europe the London Economist fig
ures the expenses of the war at S.
575, 900, 900, the allies being accredited
with s4,s5O, 100000 and the German
Austrian expenses as s3,625, ,0oo, 900.
When the expenses Of Japan, Turkey
Serbia, Belgium and neutral countries
that have mobilized their troops are
added the six months record will total
nearly $4,000. 100000 expended in the
work of destruction.
The total deposits in all the national
banks of the United States December
81 was s6.346. ,240.36.
Such gigantic financing as has been
undertaken abroad can only be ac-
complished by pyramiding credit; gov
ernment loans cannot be taken up out
Of current income and can only be
raised by providing means for the pub
lie to acquire securities on credit
When one considers what a disas
it would be to wipe out all the deposits
in national banks in the United States,
a better idea Is obtained as to the cost
of destruction than by mere showing
Evening star., 1915-02-14
Supply of Funds Ample.

The supply OIL 1unQS now IN tHe
hands of the bankers and trust COM
panies is believed to be sufficient for
all legitimate demands of expanding
business, as well as to take care OF
any emergency that might be forced
upon US by the European conflict. This
is Indirectly augmented by the money
that is actually in the hands of mer-
chants and manufacturers awaiting
such time as it can be successfully en-
ployed.
In fact, the present outlook for the
employment of funds has led to more
serious consideration of the question
of worldwide financing after the war
in Europe has been concluded. Whlie
it Is current opinion Gn high places)
that because of the great destruction
of capital and property in the war
zone. and the enormous eXpenditoi
of the nations conducting the war, IN
terest rates must materially lncrea-e,
there are those who support the theory
that the aftermath of the war Will De
a decline in interest rates and an ex-
cess in the supply of money over the
demand ON the one side we have the
great obligations of the warning ma,
tions and the destruction of capital
necessitating the employment OF eho!-
NOUS funds; on the other hand IT is
pointed out that war leaos 10 .ae ,hat
poyerishment of the people,. and that
therefore they will be unable to Dor
row for commercial purposes. hehce
there will be less demand for funds,
hence lower interest rates.
From whatever standpoint we argue
IL will be conceded that at the present
time much money throughout the world
ss now available for investment, ana
that investors are now seeking higher
earnings for their funds than savings
bank interest returns 1t Will, there-
fore be natural to look for strong
and advancing market for high grade
bonds and seasoned dividend paying
nkS
Evening star., 1915-02-14

Total sales for the day. 139, 100 shares.
sO6ered
Evening journal., 1915-06-01
AnCTION SALE.


TCrION SALE-HlGH GRADE fURNl.
n TURE CARPETS. RUGS, FLOOR
COVERINGS ETC. WILL BE SOLD AT
S'rfDHAM q SONS AUCTION STORE, NO.
l11 EAST FOURTH STREET, FRIDAY,
JUNE 4TH, 1915, AT 1 O'CLOCK y. NJ,
SHARP.
Three heavy Brass Beds with Springs and
Mattresses, Enamoled Beds, Oak Bedroom
Suit. Dressers and Chifoniers. in Bird Eye
Maple Mahogany and Quartered Oak hand
some Dinineroom Suit, Extension Table,
Buffet. Chairs. China Closet, 5-piece Parlor
Suit In verona threopiece Leather Living
room Suit Easy Rockers and Chairs IN
black and spanish leather; Parlor Rock
ers Single Wardrobe. Typewriter Desk Re
frigerator, Library Tables in oak and ma
hogany; Davenport, in leather Couch, in
leather, Felt Mattresses, Goose Feather
Bed Several good Body Brussels Carpets
six Rugs, used only lttei Mattings and
Mating Rugs. small Rugs, Bedding; 1OO
pieces OF Enameled Ware. all large, and many
other articles in good condition.
RUGS CARPETS, MATrlNGS RUGS.
We will offer and sell 10 the highest bid
ders a large consignment from a New York
house, including Administers, Wilton Vel
vets 1O-wire Brussels and Smyrna Rugs
sizes, 9x12 S.3N1o.6, 1O6X12. 76X9. IL
oriental and floral patterns. This is IN,
finest assortment Of rugs we have sold thi'
season and parties looking for good rug
and carpets should attend this sale. Good,
will be open for inspection on the morning
OF sale. Sale Friday, June 4, 1915.
STIDHAM & son.
june1-st Auctionecrs.
Evening journal., 1915-06-01
Information for Travellers
departure boats and Oes from Wilmington
Trains Marked 90 Expresses.
PHILADELPHIA, BAIT rmoRE q WAS


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wssAistoS S';5 & dsys NJ M Ss 49, 49, So 500
and Warrington sTnd sys M-4Se'sbS 1857 = M
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PHILADELPHIA & RAILWAY.
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STEAMBOATS,.
P1sssh 10 and 90 ch';T o s 90 NO ~ L Leave Fourth Low
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LINES
To chester md Daby-Lsavs
minutes fhouras for
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minutes after the hour M 10 Tag to etc nEhs
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Evening journal., 1915-06-01

If THIS is YOUR BIRTHDAY
JUNE /.

Gemini, meaning the twins or the dou-
BILE natured, is the sign of this brthdatc
and the governing planet is Mercury.
While guided by reason and intuition,
which are the higher attributes of this
sign. there is also tendency to he
over-gcnerous. In this persons life eS-
pericnce the most trying ordeals come
through trusted friends.
This nature has one trait warning al
ways with another, and consequently
suffers much. 1t is very difficult for a
decision to be made, and this personality
seems to require and demand great pa
thence and love and forbearance.
The best and most helpful companion
ship for this person will be found among
people born between August % and Sep
tember %. OF between January 20 and
February 10.
The Want Ads viii secure excellent
boarding places in the country, and all
farming interests will be well advertised
for the coming month.
Evening journal., 1915-06-01
WALL PAPERING.
UPHOLsTERINa.
TYPEWRTTERs.

nv YpEWRITERs nEETED - IL r y e
months. $500. Rental applied on pur.
chase Sold, $500 monthly. Typewritsrs
repaired. Royal Typewriter Agency, Type
writer Exchange. No. 915 Market street
auga2-tf.
no NOT BUY TYPEwRITERs BEFORE
IL seeing our line. Machines, $50 up. Also
billing and adding typewriters. We rent and
REMINGTON TYPEWRITER co,
Bell Phone. 5125. bOS Equitable bldg.
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