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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06
BETHLEHEM STEEL
gRONG FEATURE IN
new YORK MARKET
Covering of Shorts and Some
Supporting Orders Helped
Trading Banks Loans
Increase.

erw YORK, Feb. con covering OF
II. ont on in yesterdays decline and
.,onortlng orders the market re-
g ' sharply at the opening today from
4 s,.oak Yesterday. Moderate activity
" Y, dsyeloped. After the first few min
waverlng tendency occurred which
~ sllsht reaction from the high,
,.,. condition continued throughout
,.inder of the two-hour session.
n. outstanding feature of the days
~. was Bethlehem Steel common,
.s,b Southern Pacific. which was the
,.sue Yesterday, furnished the act
,.,,urss At one time Bethlehem
s..i vas up 2la points at 54R' sagsng
.r.,o q later, at which price 1t remained
n, ciose The company's preferred
ad not open. There was no news
J. ,ccOont for the strength in Bethlehem,
4, was said that the buying was
"a pool which is picking 1t up.
~ ,ppportlng orders Southern Pacific
..,.rcrd to a net gain of 19s, later fall
sonowhat, DUl never ''SiS'S
.Asvs the final yesterday In many quar-
n, the belief prevailed that the COM
n,w would go into its surplus to main
I'll the present per cent. dividend rate.
s.,l.virr that business conditions will
.con improve. The directors meet on
rhbrsdsy OF next week.
Mexican Petroleum was also strong,
erassng 7s The pool which has been
,,tye in this stock for some time is still
uldslng It up, apparently.
A Arm tone was shown in Steel COM
nan and preferred. The former, 1t is felt,
hsa now struck trading basis, and no
mora anxiety Is felt for it, Gradual bet
ternent In the steel trade Is having its |
effects on the stock. While no formal |
motives Of an advance in steel prices have |
been sent out. the more important mills |
are asking point advance, equivalent to |
h ton for April delivery, and a two
poIpt advance is being asked for May and |
June shipments. An advance of 3 cents |
and above for galvanized steel sheets,
No. Is gauge, has already been made.
Gossip In the street to the effect that
January railroad earnings statements
would show Improvement had no percep-
lble effect on the big trunk line stocks.
md they were irregular. Sentiment was
greatly improved by the announcement
nat one Of the most important Anaconda
mines, which has been closed since last
August, will soon resume. Anaconda was
stronger on this announcement
Encouraged by the success of other bond
Ssnes during the last week caused the
iouthern Pacific Utilities Company to
ring out $26O0,OOO of it's first and re-
undlng mortgage per cent bonds, due
piy !. ls43. The issue has been sold to
ankers.
The weekly statement of the Clearing
House Association showed an increase In
oans Of SS5,l6s,00O and in deposits OF $34,-
BeOO Surplus, however, fell off S26s, $50.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06
FINANCIAL BRIEFS

I The gross earnings of Il railroads for
the fourth week OF January were 1886
| 7Sl, a decrease OF sl5s064l.
West New York, Bergen County, n. j.,
has sold N75,OOO o per cent school bonds
TO M. NJ. Freeman & Co. Pilesgrove
township. Salem County, n. J.. awarded
S67 900 per cent. school bonds to the same
firm,
A membership on the Chicago Board of
Trade has been sold for $500, an increase
of 800 over the last sale.
g. II. Boynton has been elected presi-
dent OF the Association of Partners in
Stock Exchange Firms of New York
New York banks lent s655OOO to the Sub
treasury yesterday
The Baldwin Locomotive Works have
received orders from the French Commits
sion for six locomotives for service in
Morocco, and three locomotives from the
Louisiana Railway and Navigation Com
pany
For the year ended December g. the
Standard Oil of Kentucky showed a sur
plus OF $2Si,S75. decrease of $66S,0S2.
DepQsitors or the North American Bank
which failed several years ago. have re-
ceiyed dividend OF "A per cent
All trading restrictions were removed
on the following local stocks: keystone
Telephone, Interstate Railways, New Jer-
sey Traction, Fairmount Park Trans
portation, Illinois Insurance, Cambria
Iron, Philadelphia Traction Railways
Company General and Lehigh Valley
Transit IS.
Sales of new Issues OF municipal bonds
I'm the United States during January
place the total at S3l, ,OsS s64 compared
with sS4 in January, 1914. and $780,
4l4,iSs In 1913 January 1914. was abnor-
mai because 1t included S51, 100000 New
York States As.
Bids will be received up to February 20
by Atlantic County, n. j. (P. o. MAYS
Landing). for s26O0OO road bonds, average
term lsA years, and 5000 bridge bonds.
average 2-S years. New Brunswick, N,
J., will receive bids February Is for sl75.-
UO school bonds on ~, 4g2 and AZ per
cent basis. Highland Park, n. Y. (P. %.
New BrunswiclO, February 10, $4,000 AZ
per cent 1890 year school bonds. Whining
ION, Del February le, 100000 4ik per cent.
building commission bonds.
The following minimum prices effective
Monday, were established BY the SPECIAL
committee OF the New York stock Fx-
change after the close today: Southern
Railway preferred, IS United States
Realty q. and seabosrd Air Line pre-
ferred, IS.
The spot quotation on raw sugar ad-
Yaneed y points today to 464 cents. All
renners continue 10 quote standard sran-
piatsd GA basis of $50 cents.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06
BOY PLUNeEs FROM BRIDGE

The condition of Samuel Coates, Is
years old, 1865 Leiper street. who fell
from the railroad bridge at Penn street
Frankford, when he was trapped By a
train, was reported as serious at the
Frankford Hospital today.
Coates was in a SNOWFALL battle with
companions. He was maneuvering for
the capture" of the bridge when a train
suddenly backed out of the Frankford
Terminal Becoming confused the lad
attempted to leap to the side. lost his
balance and plunged to the pavement
20 feet below. He suffered a fractured
skull.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06

New York banks lent s655.OOO to the Sub
treasury yesterday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06

The spot quotation on raw sugar ad
yaneed y points today to 464 cents AN
renners continue 10 quote standard gran
uiatsd GA . basis of $50 cents
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06

The Pennsylvania Railroad has plans
for new freight station in Trenton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06

g. II. Boynton has been elected presi-
dent OF the Association of Partners in
Stock Exchange Firms OF New York
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06
VEGETABLES

steadily held. Quotations: White potatoes.
per bush. -PennsylvRnia. 6jdO6c.. New York,
az to quality, Aiff60c.; whIte potatoes, Jersey
per basket S0a35c. sweet potatoes, Delawa
per hamper. large, Stdfi %; medium 5OG65c.
s2p2.75: No. . Sl.aOq1.I5 sweets Jersey per
bbl.. No. l. sl25d3, 80: No. g S21f2 80; sweets,
d5aiOc. do, choice per l0O-lb, bag, 81 20; DO.
medium. per l0O-lb. bag. 81 Is; do, seconds.
per tO0-lb. Tag. 81; cabbage Danish, per ton.
Sl3fl6; caulldower, New York per crate, $40
l.I6I spinach. Norfolk, per DBL, 81. 1.JOf2: kale.
basket, S2gi beans, Florida, Per basket, s16
3: pens, Florida. per basket, 81 50dp350: egg
Florida, per basket S3.J0aj; squash, Florida,
per basket. 50 2.25a'l; pcppers. Florida, per car
fancy S:Ial choice Si@2; celery Florida, per
crate, Si26dl l.I5: do, New York. per bunch.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06

A membership on the Chicago Board of
Trade has been sold for $500, an increase
of 800 over the last sale
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06
Drafts Against Russian credit

NEW YORK, efreb. 6--Drafts on J. p Nor
gan 4 Co, against the credit OF S25 600 900 re-
Gently opened with them by the Russian Gov
ernmGnt have been distributed among HyndI-
cate banks formed for the purpose, Including
the National city. First, Chase National Guar
anty Trust, Bankers Trust ana EuultabIs
Trust Company The bills are in AMOUNTS Of
$40 900 and 10000 and bear the Endorsement
OF the Russian Ambassador. Bill brokers rs
bidding for the acceptance at rates better than
those of prime bankers bills, which are quoted
at 2AQ2A per cent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06

The following minimum prices. shective
Monday, were established by the speeial
committee OF the New York stock Ex-
Railway preferred, 5; United states
Realty 50. and seahoard AIR Line pre-
lerred, IS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06

The I.aelede Gas Light Company an
nual report showed a surplus of sST7,4ls,
equal 10 s.2 per cent. on the common
stock. against SIC per cent. earned the
year before.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06
WESTERN SELLING IN COTTON
Spot and Trade Interests Supported
Market.

NEW YORK. Feb. 6,--Contined appre-
henslon over Germany's attitude toward,
neutral shipping in British waters and
fears that England might retaliate by
preventing cotton shipments TO Germany,
was the principal factor affecting cotton
sentiment. and the market on the call was
2 10 points lower. Wall street houses
sold. Western liquidation was again
heavy. The biggest spot and trade in
terests, however, supported the market.
Liverpool cotton continues steady.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06

For the quarter ended December 81 the
Nevada Consolidated Copper Company re-
ports deficit of Si96, col. against surplus
of $ll5.3ls i'm the corresponding period of
1918. The company is operating about 80
per cent. of capacity
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06

The Baldwin Locomotive Works have
received orders from the French Commits
sion for six locomotives for service in
Morocco, and three locomotives from the
Louisiana Railway and Navigation Com
pany-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06

LIVE STOCK QUOTATIONS

CHICAGO. Feb. 6.-HOGs- Receipts. IS. 600.
co. sSod Ssayy ySa So sH GuToGgi ToSgS
heavy, SO. lOa65O; light Sc G5aI 90; piss. S5.76
GO.IO; bulk. SGS5G6.O5.
CATTLE - Receipts 400. market steady:
heeves S59O00.35; cows and he,fers, S3.oO@
sGOGdI. 40; calves So.OOdll.75.
SHEEP go Receipts. 1000 market weak;
800.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06
PORT OF NEW YORK
Steamships Due Today
DUE TOMORROW.
FREICHTs AND CHARTERS
The market Is flooded with offers OF freiEhts.
with tonnage still scarce Rates may so higher.
STEAMSHIPS.

~ lldihet - Honueu Win ouerH or trelghts
with tonnage still scarce. Rates may so higher.
STEAMSHIPS.
lnsleby (Br.l, Atlantic range 10 west Italy
or sicily. grain, 25,OO quarters, lbs, prompt.
SalmonpOol (Br), $1,000 quarters same
3d.. February,
Lynorta CRr.), 25OOO quarters, same 10 Rot.
terdam, Is. Cd, February March
kurdistan tBr), New York 10 MarseiilsH
grain 2a'oQ9 quarters, 9s. %, prompt.
the Gulf los February.
Lady Darlington (Br.), 294O tons Savannah
February.
:, Talaysra Cerl, 1911 tons, same lOTs ga,
February March.
1903. February
srpool or Manchester. COTTON, lies. 3d., Aaren
Goreignl, 300 tons d. W. from an
Atlantic port 70 Denmark or Sweden with gem
eral cargo, 65s net form February,
- roreign). $500 tons d. W., same. els.
-. lforeign), 5000 tons d w., same. SIS.
-. jfOrsign), 2sOO tons, same ass, ed
ship Ainsdale. 1I25 tons. New York 10 one
or two ports Australia. general cargo. as. 81.
MAY.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06
BANK cBEAR1Nas SMALLER
Total for Country Fell OFF 1873 Per
Cent. in Week.

Bank clearlngs of all the clearing houses
of the United States for the last week
were S3,25SOOO.55', compared with Ss.7So,-
7i2.eS7 the corresponding week last wear.
or n decrease OF 1873 per cent PhlIadol.
phia showed decline OF 2.g per cent. De
tails follows. -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06
HEAVY TRADING in RAPID TRANS-MNNTS REMOVED FROM SFyFRAI
NEW YORK BANK STATEMENT
Heavy Increases Shown in Loans and
Deposits.

NEW YORK. Feb. e.-rnereases Of ,a5
l6S'OoO In average loans and S3ls75,OO in
average deposits were reported by the
Clearing House banks for the week just
ended. Reserves showed slight de-
crease
Total loans we're sass, ,7ss.OOO, with total
demand deposits OF s2.t42.S4S.OOO and $780,
$4,000 time deposits. The aggregate re-
sorve was s5iS,Os2,OOO. Details follow:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06
Moyements Of Vessels

str. Ancona 0tall from Philadelphis. Ar
rived al Naples February g.
str. Nelson, cieniuegos FOR Philadelphia
str. Toledo. towing schr, Delaware sun
sqbine Tor Phiadelphl2 Vas 2s9 miles north
% Jupiter at >. In, February 81
Str. Quantleo, Philadelphia FER IaekEor-
vine. PASSED Hunting island at p M fe2fa-
Str Grecian. Boston for Phladslphla uas
= mues vest OF Gay Head at noon Feer17
'schr. Northland Phlladelphis fer saaTspoft
sailed from Boston February s.
schr Clara a. nonneH. for Philadeip phias
sailed from Galveston February d
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS
GRAIN AND FLOUR

WHEAT.--Reoeipts io2, 500 bushels. .There
was n decline OF &c. in this market due TO
weaker advices from the West. quotations;
car lots, In export eleyator,-No. 2 red, spot
and February, 81 59di O.; no. 2 red Western,
sl9tUl.G9 No. / Northern Duluth, $i6Ig
CORN.--Receipts, 47.oss bushels. Export
deliveries were weak and further declined lc'
;l Local car lots were without quotable change
9. spot and February, s0asic steamer 7sha
I0itc. No g. I7aa7siec Car lots for local
trade as TO locstion-No. yellow, new.
No. yellow, new, SOiRd6thc,; sample yellow
new IiIbpIfsso.i new cob, per 10 los.' 500
oATs-Rsceipts. bs15e bushels The
market ruled steady under mOdernte oneringF
nut trade was qtflte. Quotations: No white;
639tOhe,i stsndard white, G9dihc' NO 8
RlE.I7supiIes were small and values wegs
per bush.l as to quality, In export elevator;
and at Sl.lsai,23 Tor small lots OF nearby
FLoUR.--Recelpts. $50 bbls and >, 25s $50
lbs. In sacks. NH limits well sustained but
trade quiet Quotations per iR6 lbs IN
wood Winter, clear. SIdT40; do straight
ShiGLl1bi do. patent. S.!54S; kanHas'
straight. Jute sacks. S735m7. 75: do. patent
Jute sacks. sT.i5aSs spring. FIRST clear, S0I5P''
GO. 90 straI Ight f1aL ~: 90. patent. Si82ps 40.
and fancy. patent. ss.25qs So city mills. reg
ular grades-Winter clear, Sfqi 40 do,
straight. ~ 4OdIT5j do, patent. S.iogs
RYE FLOUR ruled firm under small sup,
piles. but trade uulet. We quote nearby ana
western In wood at S7uT5O, A. to quality.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06
1RREaULAR1TY IN LONDON
Canadian Pacific and Southern Rail-
way Strong Spots.

LONDON. Feb 6.-The market closed
irregular today. The American list
showed several strong spots. notably
Canadian Pacific. which rose 1%, and
Southern Railway, with a gain OF a
point Weakness developed in Pennsyl-
yania and Norfolk and Western.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06
40 Amend pelaware Banking laws

WILMINGTON. Del. Feb. Elm order thnt
the State banks and trust companies In Della
ware may enter the national reserve system
II they so desire, the Delaware state Bankers'
Association at the meeting TO be held ia this
city at the Hotel 1u Pont February 10 viii
indorse an amendment to the State banking
laws, making such action possible.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06
PROVISIONS

The market duiet. at former rates Quota
ac Sf q hee ss' s sm9s9d sss G4@ soRei 2s
sUS sSo do; e 5set k1llekes and tSns,srs 5SSnS,e5s,
beef knuckles and tenders, smoked 2Ia2Se
6e 6GeeI hams $3ia32; pork family. S22 9oG25
skinned, loose 12Mai2Ac. do, do. smoked,
10 ,,St@l8@c; other hams, smoked, city cured as
Western cured tidi4ibc.i do. boiled homeless.
iinnn Gc; picnic shoulders, s. ?; cured loose
lVtnllc,; do. smoked. llA4l2c.; belllesy IN
pickle, according TO average loose, l3ikGhc.:
oteakfast lagoon, ms TO brand and average; city
cured t7g1Sc.; do. Western cured, lIH1sc.;
lard, Western refned. tierces i1dltNc. DO.
CO., co.. tubs 1ia1ihc.; 20, pure city. kettle
kettla rrndt- Cd in tnha lla1llLc
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06
MAY TRADE IN OPTIONS

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange announces
that on and after Monday next transactions
may be made buyer or sellers option in ac-
cOrdanco with the rules or the exchange.
The New York Stock Exchange took slmila r
action recently. Up 10 this time. since re-
opening November 2s the local exchange trad.
ing has been for cash or regular way.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06
GOVERNMENT BONDS
Debt Of United States

WAsHINGTON. FEB. "a statement OF the
ttubiIs debt on the United States at the close
81 business January ~, 1915. issued ~ Eecre-
taIl of the Treasury hcAdoo today SHOWS the
HeI dlht fd b. 81 ill.1 .1.d 1af a. Ihe gfuas debt
g g SO su ~ and ieie 80 q he
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06
GOVERNMENT By NEWSPAPERS

Political parties are merely agents.
while the magazines and daily neN4pa-
pers are the actual moulders of puplic
opinion, according % Ciyde ~ king. a.
sisiant professor Of economics, at tie
University 81 Pennsylgania uhe "a.
dressed the Robert Morris Club. lsa South
18th street last night
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06
NEW YoRK pUTTFR ANp Eaas

NEW YORK, Feb 6.-Buttsr armer. re-
eipts, 4loS packages; ereamefy. extfs Sfttfa
soc state dairy tubss 23433He imItatfon
Eesss, ifffsplat and lever; receipts 1878
s,d 80. -, Fey Se Rssgey
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06
SHIP NEWS
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA
Vessels ARRIVING TODAY

ergnard X co,
Str. ,saxolIene CBrJ, Shields, ballast, Joseph
e. Gabriel
str, Florida, towing bg Dallas. Port Arthl.r.
crude oil. Texas Company.
Dense fog river and bay.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06
BANK CLEARINGs

Bank clsarIngs today compare with corre-
spending day last two years:
-,.. .. 1915. 1914 lnl8
Philadelphia S24 50s 300 S25 Gsn 623 S26. IA 40
hoSton .t... 2634D lSS 263IU O62 % 2Oi oi6
New York. .27hsi1,7os 3l4 Si3 S25 330,3si, ,63S
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06
REFINED SUGARS

The market firm with demand fairly active.
Aenhers list prices. Standard grauua ted.
h.03c,; fine gram lated 5,50c. powdered. . dOc. ;
e9nteetioners a. 5.40c.; soft grades 1850
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06
NEW YORK COFFEE MARKET
'roday's Yesterys

NEW YORK Feb G.-Trnding on the Coffee
today was extremely quiet only $50
bags being sold. Prices We're 2 TO points
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06

1890 to II A. M.


5000 Elec 6 Peop Tr 4s................ Ii. rs
1000 Am Gas g. Elec bs................. S5Is
1OS6 Phila Co scrip 1918. lS..,.......,.,... so
5000 PennR rcts I1as W i.........,.,.. IO4IA
1000 Interstate Rwy 4s.,.........,.,... 1915
81 Phila Co scrip 1918. 1s........,....... so
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06
Foreign Discount Rates
Local Reserve Bank Statement

The condition OF the Federal Reserve bank
OF Philadelphia at tho close OF business YES
terday compares with last week as foiows.
RESOURCES.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06
RAILROAD EARNINGS

MISSOURI. KANSAS AND TEXAS.
t,., , - 1918, Decrease
E.o4ith week JAhuaFy-t-. k9l4 223 S15l, ,O65
etontu ..,sss. ..sss.ftsssss =, 1871 col 66,BST
from July a'',.','.',., iess0i2o si4.2lT
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK, Feb. 6-Irreguarity featured
the foreign exchange market In early trading
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06
IL to11.3o A. M.


III I..... SO 5U G I... s2X
10 Penna ,,.,.,. .h2S 100 Phils II n c 10 -
100 Baldwin .,;.,. 80 I........ S2H
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-06
FRESH FRUITS

under light demand. Quotations. Ap-
ssa3 sos king s2pg7s 0' York fssnlnf mpsris
$I24S59 5S59 80 Ben ss lPays 81 aoa1 g; spy
eating varieties Si.i5a2 56:p medium siaf.sG6G;
apples. Western, per box; farHSI Is: applss
Eor4a 'r' Psr box ,anssrlSSss gSs9lSss
per hoX. Slg2, plneaPpies, per crate-Porto
Rico, 81 aOa2.ihi, Florida. s2a2.go; cranberrles
STTaainb6erries Cape coo. early black, ger bbi
crate 1sn CT1RfhsrIr91ss earl eSeK' per
crate hodI5c.: pears, New York. Kioffer per
bbls STAG; straw berricE- Florida, per qt,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-06-01
Jane C. Hunt

The community in general was
shocked Friday evening to learn of the
very sudden death of Miss Jane c.
Hunt, 2O6 Coshocton avenue Miss
Hunt had recently undergone an op-
Grafton for appendicitis at the Mt.
Vernon hospital and was removed to
her home three days ago. Her recov-
cry from the effects of the operation
was unusually rapid and her conval-
escence gave every indication of be-
ing brief in duration At about 3
o'clock Friday evening. Miss Hunt ask.
ed assistance, as she desired to sit up
for a while. Her aunt, Mrs. Jennie
Jones, complied with the request. On
her way back to bed, Miss Hunt sud
denly collapsed in her aunts arms
and asked that a physician be called
Death came in less than fifteen min
utes at $3.50 o'clock. Although the op-
Grafton was indirectly a contributory
cause, death resulted from a sudden
imitation of the heart condition
quite rare in medical practice.
The deceased was 2S years of age
She was an exceptionally bright girl,
having graduated with honors from st.
Vincent de Paul's schools in the class
of 1908. The following year, she en-
tered the employ of the Knox County
Savings Bank and for eleven years
has served that institution with faith
fulneSs that excited admiration. BY
her employers, she was regarded as
one of the most efficient bank workers
in the history of the institution. Pos
sessing an extraordinary business
head, she was at once affable and con-
genial to all patrons of the bank and
her fellow workers. A memorial was
erected in the window of the bank
Saturday morning
Miss Hunt leaves her mother, Mrs.
R. Ella Hunt, an aunt, Mrs. Jennie
Jones and sister, Miss Pauline
Hunt, the latter an employee of the
First National Bank. These are the
immediate relatives.
The funeral Monday morning at St.
Vincent de Pauls church at 8 o'clock,
sun time, Rev. l.. W. Mulhane officiat-
ing. Interment in Calvary cemetery.
terry.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1915-06-01
CHARGES
Against Congressman May Be
Investigated

Cincinnati, o., May 29-Tt is be.
lieved that the probe to be made by
the u S. Civil Service Commission
into the charges that Congressman j.
w. Langley of Kentucky, who is at
present candidate for the nomna.
ton OF the senate from that state. so.
licited campaign contribution from
the National Association of Store
keepers, Guagers and Storekeeper.
Guagers, in 1910 and 1911, and indi-
Vidual members of the association in
this and other internal revenue dis
tricts, will be begun today or Mon
day. John F. Boyle, secretary of the
commission, is expected in town to-
day to attend the meeting of the joint
committee of the National Municipal
League and the National Assembly OF
Civil Service Commissioners. The
expected probe into the serious charg-
es brought against the congressman
will begin here, and it is reported
that Secretary Doyle will go to Lex
ington and Owensboro, Ky, to investi.
gate the complaints that the collect
ors at these points have Disseminated
against Republican revenue employees
in their districts
Congressman Langley has vigor-
ously denied the charges that he
sought campaign contributions from
revenue employees.