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The Washington herald., 1915-02-06
WEEKLY REVIEW OF TRADE
Great Advance in Price of Wheat Contributes to Increased
Commercial Prosperity of West-Depression in South
Reduced Considerably by Recent Rise in Cotton

New York. Feb 6-Bradstreets tomor-
row will say:
Though underlying tendencies denote
progress, with industrial operations
slowly expanding. the situation in purely
commercial lines displays some irregu-
larity, amounting, in fact, to reaction at
markets heretofore relatively busy. Lest
too much Importance be attached to this
aspect of affairs, II should be stated
that the setback noted at some points
has been somewhat offset by forward
strides at Southwestern centers. where
spring trade has opened rather auspi-
ciously, and on the whole the evidence
seems to indicate creeping progress, with
sentiment as to the future more opti-
mistic than actual orders are prominent
in many lines there is considerable
room for improvement and with such
conditions existing. modifying terms must
be employed frequently in describing af-
fairs in their general aspects and as
they apply to the country as a whole.
However. idleness, though still bulking
large, Is decreasing, war orders keep
many plants busy to capacity, invest
ment demand for prime bonds Is heavy,
export trade continues Of extraordinary
proportions with unprecedented eXcesses
over imports, money is easy, retail trade,
by snow over a wide area, is more ac-
tive
Farmers are obtaining very high
prices for cereals, wheat exports are
very large, the Southern cotton situation
is improving, stocks of goods in coun-
try districts are light, road orders eNhi-
bit some expansion, lumber continues
to reflect slow improvement, farm ma
chinery is in better demand, the winter
wheat crop, amply provided with snow,
as it is, is in good shape on record
breaking area, and preparations are be-
ing made for a considerable increase in
acreage devoted to food crops in general,
with soil conditions the country over
favorable.
"On the other hand. the stock market
is reactionary, collections are tardy.
which fact makes dealers chary about
selling new bills of goods to alreaCy
delinquent customers. and bankers are
not disposed to encourage speculation"
The Washington herald., 1915-02-06
WOULD EVADE LOSSES.
Comptroller Williams Means No
Hardnhipz by Oyerdraft Order.

HardAh1pa Dy ONeroEaAt OEoeH'
Comptroller OF the Currency Williams
said yesterday that in calling upon the
national banks of the country to avoid
overdrafts it was not his intention TO
curtail their business or place burden
upon them. He stated it was merely his
wish to do away with the losses that ire
quentIy arise from overdrafts, and 70 re-
lease the vast sums which annually have
been tied up in this way.
Business on the Washington Stock Ex-
change was limited yesterday. There
was a trend toward lower prices on
Washington Gas, which was offered and
sold at AL fractions were practically
nominal, only 81 1-2 being bid. when g
was asked on Washington Railway and
Electric common: IS 1-2 was asked, but
only S4 bid on the preferred. Capital
Traction shares asked 95.
Federal National Bank shares at rs
and Graphophone preferred at 20 were
the principal sales on the stock list In
bonds Railway As at 81 were steady.
There were no other sales. No action
was taken by the members Of the eX-
change. who met yesterday to consider
changes in some of the minimums.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-06
NEW YORK MONEY.

New York, Feb. s-call money opened at Per
cent; high, n pT cent; low. IL Per cent; re
newals per cent; clos, sH Per cent; ruling nate,
per cent. Thsrs 3 nothing particularly new TO ~
port about conditions in the collateral loan market.
Business is dun and ntes sho~ no material change.
They are 7ka3 PER cent for sixty days ninety days.
and four months. and Ss5i pr cent Tor i've and N
months.
Morg brokers are doing an active business In
short-tem notes maturing in the next few months,
and the better Yield at prevsiling prices has indncsd
banks 10 invest their short-ttme funds N the.a
securities instead q putting them Oat On tins IN
ths rsgulaE loan market
The Washington herald., 1915-02-06
TRADING MARKED
BY IRREGULARITY
Fluctuations Confusing and
Confidence Is Somewhat
Unsettled.
S. P. BREAKS VIOLENTLY
Union Pacific Also Feels Effects OF
Decline-Specialists Display
Some Strength.

New York, Feb. 5.-Prices were decld-
edly irregular today. standard issues de-
welcoming weakness and sPeciaites
strength. 100.
Fluctuations were confusing, unset
tling confidence and encourasiiiiS III
TO increase their short position Inc
close was ragged, but probably not as
weak as quotations might Indicate
Interborough preferred was the feature
of the day, rising from % Is 10 % 10
and the price held well throughout. Inc
character Of the buying lent color to the
report that an early dividend announce
ment may be expected. x
Southern Pacific broke violently from
S3 5-S 10 81 Il and 81 is the official mini
mum. Some 5000 shares changed hands
and the selling may have come from the
Pennsvlvania holdings. There was
rally, but no indication that liquidation
had finished.
Union Pacific felt the effects Of a de-
cline in Southern Pacific and sold down
to lis 5-S. This stock should not De
coupled at this time with Southern
Pacific. The former is generally con-
sidered cheap.
Reading Is Active.
Reading was the most active stock on
the list. The price dropped points. Trad
ers Jumped on it with glee and the rally
was feeble.
Canadian Pacific was sold down to
1535-S. Wall Street has a prejudice
against Canadian and compared with our
own standard rails the price is still con-
sidered high. There was some small
selling in this issue for foreign accounts.
United States Steel preferred dropped
to l02 3-4 on good selling. This had dis
turbing influence on Steel common. which
was neglected in the early trading. Ac-
livity increased when the common shares
Weakened. The close was at the lowest
point of the day. % 3-4.
Baltimore and Ohio. St. Paul and Penn
The Washington herald., 1915-02-06
NEW YORK PRODUCE.

New York. Feb. 5.-MILLFEED-Fim; trade
is dull, spring bran. in I0nound sacks. 800 TO
arrive; standard middlings. TO arrive. 2O winter
wheat. in lOoPound sacks. to aH1ve. 2.'Oi city
bran in bulk zoo.
RYE FLOUR-Fim; trade is dull. Good to
choice 7.OOa76o. in sacks.
CORNNIEAL-Fim; trade quiet hln-dred
for export, 3s5, in sacks. Coarse meal, in bags,
L65al.70
BUCKwHEAT FLOUR-Dun. Choice. IS.
nominal
HAY-Receipts, 6s2 tons: easier; trade quiet
ou7te: Prime timothy. LO7Ii; No. l timothy.
los; No. !. s5aI.OO; No. ., Sa9o.
STRAW-Receipts, % tons. Firm, scarce; trade
is dull. Long rye quoted at 75.
PORK-Stesdy; trade is dull. Mess, aooa2Lp;
family - 5a2i00: clear. 000a3.N.
BEEF-Firm: trade is dnll. Packet. 9.oa2io;
family 2LOOa36OO.
LARD-Steady Trade is dull. Prime Western,
lin. refined Continent. I6; South American.
Il 10: refined Brazilian in kegs. lSlO beef stearne
!Oa.; lard stearine. quiet: New York, Ia
The Washington herald., 1915-02-06
EAST BUFFALO CATTLE.

East Buffalo, n. Y. Feb. Receipts.
TCo market finn and steady. Prime steers. s75as.o;
butcher grades 650as.0O
CALvES-Receipts. 800; market active and Arm.
Gull 10 choice. s.00al2O
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Receipts, 5000; market
active lOc higher. Choice lambs 9oOa9.35; Gull to
fair 5OOas.I5; yeartnas. 7Oas.OO; sheep 30oa7.o0.
HOGS-Rsceipts. 500 market active and steady.
Workers, 7.J0aT50; pigs. 7l5a!.5; mixed, T.Ia7.D;
The Washington herald., 1915-02-06
COTTON MARKETS.

New York, Feb. 5.-Ths German warning to neu-
tral vessels that dangers to navigation on the
northern coast Of France would follow their attack
on English merchant shipping caused a sharp break
Of fifteen points in cotton contracts and very un-
settled conditions and sentiment today. Reports
were in circulation Of freight room cancellations at
New Orleans and a withdrawal Of buying orders
for cotton intended for the North Sea, French,
and English ports. Insurance circles reported pos
sibiHty Of very high risks in the very near
future.
There also were in circulation incomplete state
ments concerning the ruling Of the Department Of
Agriculture on the tax provision Of the new Federal
contract, and while prompt correction was mads
at the instance Of the officers Of the eIchanse the
incident served further to dscopcer the trade.
The contract finally adopted by the exchanges
this week is acceptable to the law officers OF the
government, and will not be taxed.
Liverpool closed unchanged to one and half
points advance with MRy-June contracts selling at
4.9d and October at 5.l4bzd. Yarns were finn and
cloths steady in Manchester. The weeks exports
were Isl s77 bales, being a record for any similar
period IN the trade. The total is now i.OSs,O 90
bales. compared with 6,55e CSC bales last season.
Liverpool.
Furnished hy n. L. Carpenter & %. WOODWARD
Rifldiur
The Washington herald., 1915-02-06
WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT.

New York, Feb. 5-Bank clearsnces in the United
States ended February aggregate SIS, Isl, 90
araiust 50 2O96 81 900 last week and S57 M 900 in
this week last year. Following the returns for
this week. with percentages Of changes from this
lat
The Washington herald., 1915-02-06
NEW YORK CURB MARKET.

New York. Feb. 5-Tradng on the curb today
moderately active. with some cratic tenden-
cies shown. United Cigar Stores declined to 81
light transactions. Close.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-06
Statistics.
-Receipts- -MiddllnEs-

Thomas Kelly. OF Milwaukee, is 100
years old. Uses tobacco.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-06
NEW YORK COFFEE.

Furnished by y. L. Carpenter Co.. Woodward
Building.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-13
LEGISLATURE QUITS
 EVERYBODY IS HAPPY

uoRI6sFRRSSo RsRSSSF IsEGfsGil6suro GfGilu GF3iu kGGIF53iurhed at midnight Saturday.
 When this date was decided on by Joint resolution. one Denver after noon paper eartoonsd the public dancing for joy and shouting; Three Housing Cheers" All this was under the heading. "oh Glory Legislature ends April 10, and Let Us All Arise and Rejoice" An other afternoon papers head was; Cheer, Brother, Cheer"
 The cause of this hilarity was the Iegislaturs'E alleged "do-nothing" re cord. Up to the eleventh hour Of the session 1t had passed only one important bill, the measure carry ing out the peoples referendum mandate that Colorado shall be sa' loonless after January l, 1915.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-13
KUSKOKWDI RIVER NC
 LONGER RIVER OF DOUBT

Washington, D. C., April l3- The recent announcer. ent by the department Of commerce of the discovery of a practicable channel into the Kuskokwim river, Alaska attracted widespread interest. Tne interest will be renewed by a no. tice just issued by tEe department to the effect that the coast and Geodetic survey has printed :wu companion charts, one Of KuskoH vim bay, and one of the riye.. Both charts are supplemented by leaflets of sailing directions COL taining a full description of the courses which should be follGYnI, the landmarks and other details Of importance to the navigator.
 These charts furnish the l0rg of the river from the sea. For the first time the navigator has the means to avoid the deceptive blind channels which penetrate the shoals Of the delta and a guide to follow the river channel as it winds it's way through the mud banks of the liver led.
 These charts give the results Of four years of persistent effort in face of adverse weather, many hardships and some danger. With their aid this great river valley be. comes accessible. The resources of a territory covering many thous- ands of square miles await develop ment by those who will grasp the opportunity The chart makers have blazed the way.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-13
PICIipOCIiETS CLEVER RUSE

Calgary. Canada, April 13-The rluud of suspicion has been remov- eel from James Cassidy, Calgary business man and former sheriff of O4auIre county. Wis. While he wes sheriff. seven years ago, q gang of pIcIlpocEets escaped in q manner that caused suspicion to hang oyer Cassidy.
 The ringleader of the gang, who escaped, has confessed. His sweet heart visited the cell daily. She got a confederate, disguised as a tramp, to steal into the sheriff's of flee, md with a piece of soap, got an impression of the key to the ceu where the pickpockets were hcld Keys were made and sent to ,ho ringlcader by the girl. The Tingleadcr had secured the friend ship cf a big bulldog, kept there to guard the cell, by giving the dog the meat in his daily food.
 Friends in Ozaukee county are urging Cassidy to return there.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-13
SOCIETY BELLIES
 CIRCUS ACTORS

New York, April 13-For sweet charity" society leaders Saturday night converted as clowns and aero bats in the sawdust ring. A so- ciety circus was held at the Sev- enty-first Regiment armory by the Vacation committee of New York. Anna Morgan, daughter of the late financial king, was "ringmaster" in charge. Professional actors and ac- ressea assisted. Clowns, the beard cd lndv, sword swallOwers and the India rubber man were all present. RehcarsaIs were held in the pala- ii1l Morgan home
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-13
THE NEW COUNCIL

The meeting was called to order with James Kennedy acting as tem- porary president. The election oI a permanent president was then had and Howard Ash,ey placed in nomination and declared to be the unanimous choice of the meeting.
 President Ashley after taking his seat thanked the members for thelr choice of a president and expressed a hope that the work of the coun- Gil during the ensuing year will be as harmonious as during the one just passed, and believed it will be. He said the people of the town haa set the seal of their approval upon the actions of the last council and 1t is up to the present one to continue along in the footsteps Of It's predecessor. He advocated the restoration of the office of public health officer, but said that as 1t had been abolished for several year it would be necessary to frame and pass an ordinance covering the measure, which could not be done before the next meeting of the council.
 Action was then taken OH the election of town officers and the
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-13
ETERNAL FEMININE

rorIsss eIevuUUr- IS never "57u---~y wcm.r when one with mirrors IS available, according to an observing elevator boy. He works on an eleyt or, which is regularly used for freight. During rush periods .hc freight elevator, exactly like the passenger elevator, except that if does not have mirrors, is used by. passengers. But women fight abv of ir. The men, he says never look ,uto the mirror to straighten their ties or fluff their hair.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-13
THE MEETING OF .
 TOWN COUNCIL

The old town council held it's closing meeting last night. Those present were Mayor Kennedy and Councilmen Hillery, Batson, Ashley, Selmer and Blanchard. N. O. Hardy the newly elected councilman was also present in the hall.
 The minutes of previous regular meeting were read, corrected and accepted.
 Councilman Selmer or health and police committee reported three cases of contagious diseases under quarantine--one of Chickenpox and two of measles. He referred to a bill for medical examination of pu- pills of the public school, and also to one for fumigating the building, and asked for instructions how to proceed In matter of fumiguting the houses where patients had recover cd from contagious discaacs. Il was decided the town would pay the fumigatlon charges
 Councilman Batson on Judiciary and election reported the holding oI the municipal election on April 6th.
 Report of Municipal Magistrate Martin Conway for the year ended March 21st, 1915, was presented, cor. rected, accepted and ordered filed.
 The report of the town treasurer Tor the same period was also ac- !. ,epted and ordered filed
 The following claims against the ! own were allowed and ordered . ,aid:
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-13

present mcumbents were unanimous lv continued: D. Mckay, town clerk; Frank Page, town r.arshal; Martin Conway. town treasurer and muni- ci2aI magistrate; George Carson uightwatchman.
 A resolution fixing the salaries of the town officers was accepted and ordered placed OH file.
 President Ashley then named the following committees:
 Ways and Means - Blanchard, Kennedy and Hardy.
 Fire and Water -- Hardy, Sel' mer and Hillery.
 p. W. and P. P, -- Kennedy Blanchard and Batson.
 Health and Police -- Selmer, Hll Iery and Batsom.
 Judiciary and Election - Batson Blanchard and Selmer.
 WaterwOrks - Hiliery, Kenned' and Hardy.
 The council then adjourned un til Monday, April 18th, 1915.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-13
PLANT FLOWERS ALONG ROAD

Burlington, la, April 13-The Burlington Automobile club has adopted q suggestion from Dr. I. P. Wilson, and is heading a state wide movement to adorn the roadsides of every important highway in Iowa with flowers. For several years the doctor and his wife on their trips have planted flower seeds beside tke roads. As a result sey- eral roads near the city have been made beautiful Now the Auto club has taken up the movement, and asked other clubs to assist in mak- ing Iowa highways the most beauti- ful in the country.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-13
RUSSIANS ARE
 MOVING TRAINS

London, April 13-wth the cap ture of the main chain Of the Beskid mountains in the battle of the Carpathiaus which lasted for eighty days, the Russians are now moving by trains and by the roads along the rivers and streams down the southern slopes.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-13
NJ BASIS FDR
 THE REPORTS

Rome, April 1S-InfOrmation has been received here that there Is absolutely no basis for the rumor that peace negotiaticps are being considered in Berlin, as the Ger mans are said to have means of Keeping up the necessary food sup ply as well as Rn unlimited manu- lecture of war munitions.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-13

marks. thanking the members of the council for their cooperation and help during his term Of office and stated 1t was in order to ad- journ and permit the organization of the new council, which was ac- cordingly done.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-13
NOW SMELLING
 AT MATAMORAS

Brownsville, Texas, April 1S-The ~-elling Of the city of MatAmOras by General Villas artillery com IeLCad this morning.
 San AntoDia, April 13-General Villa is reported to be breaking down under the strain Of dtscord nd deSea.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-13
GEN. HUERTA IN
 NEW YORK CI1Y

New York, April 13-General Huerta arrived in this city from Spain this morning. He said he saluted Americans, but made no mention of the flag. He has prom ised to be oood, but United States secret service men are nevertheless watching all his movements close ly.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-13
GEO. PERKINS IS
 MUCH PLEASED

Washington, D. C., April 13- George Perkins is much pleased by the governments purchase of the Alaska Northern railroad, and says that the Copper river road will be extended towards the interior, reaching the agricultural as we'll as the minlng district Lf the terri tory.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-13

WILL TEST MILK IN SPOKANE IS-Herman A. Fielder, a graduate student In bacteriology, has gone to Spokane to work in the milk testino laboratory of tie BroadYiew Dairy Go. Dr. John Weinzirl has termed Fielder "the most rapid and efficient worker that the labora- tory in the university has ever had.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-13
COMMANDMENT
 OF OSSOWETA

Petrograd, April 1$-The Ger mans are engaged in the lombard ment of OSSoweta. A strong attack by infantry was also made in which were used rafts that Lad been set atire and allowed to float down in 10 the towns. The Germans are also sendino incendiary bombs floating down the river.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-13
THOUGHT ID BE
 IN EVE OF WAR

Rome, April 13-OIGers have heen issued that all army offic- CTS shall replace bright pieces Of metal on their uniforIaa and scab- ards of their swords ty dull col cred material. These measures are only adopted on the eve Of war.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-13
REQUEST TIME
 FOR REPAIRING

Newport News, April 13-COm- mander Thierfelder Of the German cruiser Kronprinz Wilhelm has made a request to be allowed time for repairing his vessel, as 1t is leaking and the boilers are in bad condition.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-13
ALLIES USING
 MAGDALENA BAY

San Diego, April 12-IRforma- ton iS said to have been secured by newspaper men in this city show ing that British, Japanese and Australian warships are using Mag ialeua bay, on the west side Of tho Lower California peninsula. as base for supplies.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-13
VESSEL DRIVES
 OFF AEROPLANES

London, April 13-The British steamer S,rula today drove off with rifle fire several German aero planes. which were preparing to at tack her. The engagement took place LR the North Sea.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-13
WAVES CHANGE AT ANNAPOLIS

University of Washington, April I3-Mark J. Servey, of Seattle, sophomore in the college of engin- eering doesn't want to go to the Un- itel states Naval academy at An napolis. He has declined designa- ton by Senator PoindeXter as third llternate appointment.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-04-13
EDITOR KANSAS
 STAR IS DEAD

Kansas City, April 13-WilIiam Nelson, editor and owner of the Daily Star of this city, is dead to- day of ErG!nic poisoning.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-08-21
CAPITAL STEPS SOLD.

John r. Mclean, the publisher, has
bought the front steps of the Capitol,
which after long years of use, are
being removed to make way for new
ones Of granite. Mr.. Mclean will
use the steps in a sunken garden at
his country place in Washington.
The old steps are rich in historic
interest. for upon them Lincoln. Gar.
field, Mckinley, and all other Presi.
dents down to Woodrow Wilson, took
their oaths Of office and delivered
their inaugural addresses.