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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-28
Houses the club Too.

Investigation of the aims of the Am'ri-
ON CLUB and of the White Cross Com
nttee brought out yesterday the fact that
While l3 West Fifty-frst street has been
gwen by Mr.. Walters on the express stipu-
.''or that at least sixty girls should be
housed there the home is also the head
quarters Of the American Club. an or
f1n.zaton that has among its assets let
tors from practically every foreign AM
t's-ador in the United States.
When Pembroke Jones was asked about
N" Conditions under which the house was
rented to Lawrence he said:
Mr.. Walters received n number OF let
''-S from the White Cross committee tell
ing OF the need OF finding a home FOR
needy girls. He finally came to me with
,1' letter and told me that the house was
wing idle and he would be only too happy
81 some use could be made Of II in a
Charitable way. He told me to see Law
renee and II everything looked all right ia
.r' MIN have It.
i saw Lawrence and he told me stories
"''it girls In need. ! consented to let
'.m have the house on condition that n,
would house sixty girls there. lie said h'
would have accommodations for that
many within twenty-four hours after he
u"v,d n."
,, FIancklyn Lawrence was arrested r
AsIcn, 1905, OF charge OF selling Il
|'r-y r, Harris of 400 Gold street
.''oNlNn $1,000 OF stock and defraudna
F" h The charge against him was ds
.He,"d llo then sued Harris for fd.~,
rest and recovered heavy verdict.
Mrs L. l.. Cobb was married at ON,
me To Samuel +, Dominick and later Ol
10 Augustus Z. COBB, Both mer sued tol
divorce.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-28
Old Lndie. Turned Away.

81 have telephoned for attractive girls
that I knew were out of work. But to-
day ! have turned away old ladies who
applied for admission, because there are
homes for them.
II got the use Of this house until May !
FOR rental of 81. after writing many let
ters In the name Of the White Cross. !
nm writing to people throughout the city
for supplies Of food and furniture. have
room at present for only ten girls, but If
J had more cots | could easily acCOmmo-
date more at least twenty SO far have
received only $40 in checks. which I turned
over 10 Charles u. Stickney OF 5l2 Fifth
avenue. the treasurer OF the committee.
II am delighted TO be OF any service 7
c7n In saving young girls from the street.
md my adopted sister. Mrs. Louise L..
Cobb. is helping me. | have not asked
THAT a cent OF money he given to me, but
mat the money be turned over to some
body else. ! felt that by carrying on this
work / could gain "A little distinction, TO
which I would be entitled"
Charles u. Stckney Of Sig Fifth ave-
me married one OF the wealthy Hamers-
Icy twin, now dead). Mr.. Stickney snld
Yesterday he was ready TO back any enter
prise I'm which Lawrence was interested.
Io could not say how much money had
been contributed to the committee.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

Though psychological conditions rather
han carrying capacity promise TO gov
ern the stock market this week, the
state OF earnings and activities OF the
country's industries Is the fundamen-
tai In the long run.
whatever one or the other or the
companies filling war orders may be
earning, and in most instances II Is
at present impossible to estimate accu-
rately, there is no question of the great
volume n accompanying proft In the
steel business" SAYS the Bdche Reutelu.
THE leader OF the steel makers Is the
United States Steel Corporation, which
is working at full capacity with orders
in hand much above capacity and with
margin of profit at good round ng-
ures and prices increasing every week.
Thus earning power. II Is estimated
has arrived at the rate of from S45,-
600, 900 to $4,000, 900 for the quarter,
with chances of growing even beyond
these figures. Steel common has al
ways been n leader n in such an
overwhelming industrial market as this
one, steel is emphatically the most I'M
portant stock to keep an eye on for
trend. The public which is perhaps
better m%argined than in any former
bull market, has refused 10 believe that
there can be any reaction of moment
and, like all publics. dislikes to tax
profits. But there was a persistent be-
lief among professionals that "A reac-
ton OF larger proportions thar had
taken place up to Thursday night must
come after the long upward swing of the
war ind~ustrials,"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22
GOSSIP OF A STREET.
DIscOunting Problems.

Yesterdays market was the first real
d~iscounting of the consequences of a
break with Germany. Against the SELL
ing OF the day before, which was largely
attributed to timid holders frightened
TO cover at the first sign OF alarm, the
selling of yesterday bore the evidence
or real liquidation. This was particu-
larry apparent from the action of the
railroads. II has been common theory,
believed to be largely true, that the
speculative account in these stoks has
been exceedingly limited. Therefore
little IL any decline was looked for ex-
cept under circumstances of unsettle-
rnent based on warrlntably disturbing
facts. Foreign selling is undoubtedly
appearing again to a greater extent
than in the last week or so. This
naturally affects the railroads most. The
decline OF yesterday in them, however,
was more than to be accounted for by
this ranging from n to nearly three
points. The railroads had advanced on
Friday with good gains after present
ing a firm resistance to the early ner-
vousness. The decline yesterday was
significant of preparations against the
break that a severing OF diplomatic re-
latlons might bring.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22
COAL ROADS EXPECTED
TO SEEK REHEARING
Will Probably Ask New Action
by Commission Before
Appeal to Courts.

Officials OF the anthracite railroads
are TO meet in New York at the offices
OF the Delaware and Hudson on Tues
day to decide on what action they will
take in the matter of the Interstate
Commerce Commissions recent ruling
reducing rates.
1t WIS learned Yesterday that the
action most generally favored at this
time is a request to the commission that
the case be %reopencd and another hear
ing granted. 1t was reported last week
that the anthracite carriers favored
stronger action than this IT, the shape
of an appeal to the courts for relief.
An officer OF one OF the railroads said
Yesterday, however, that this 81 p was
not the one most generally favored. lie
said that the opinion At the last meeting
of the railroad m5n was most In Nivor
of an effort 10 have the commission
take up the ease again.
II is felt that To omit this possibility
of getting "a more favorable result and
go directly to the last resort at the
command of the companies. namely, the
courts, would be unwise. but it is al
most assured that II relief is not granted
by the commission, should the plan to go
to the commission be followed, the rail-
roads will go to the courts.
Their strongest argument for a change
in the ruling is that the cut in rates
Is confiscatory in the cases of several
of the roads. As the matter stands at
present II is thought the railroads will
be able to convince the commission of
this II given another hearing.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

Those experienced Wall Street men
who were astounded by the strength OF
the market on Friday in the face OF
the serious news did not change their
opinion yesterday on the decline. The
change in the tone OF the market in
the two days brought this explanation.
Belief that a convoy or other similar
circumstance woul lessen the force of
the Arabic incident, which had been
the superficial cause OF strength on Fri
day, was eliminated yesterday. The
fundamental element of Fridays strength
remained. This is the conviction of the
American business and speculative pub
lie that this country is in a position of
financial power which even war with
Germany, which is not expected. will not
injure. Accompanying his belief is the
widespread desire OF the American public
at this time to speculate. This desire.
IL is held. would not be checked but
increased II a great national event bring
ing a break with Germany were to oc-
eur. The torpedoing of the Arabic and
its consequences as IAN opportunity for
buying stocks" was a sentiment that
still held good yesterday. 1t is recog-
nixed that Washington will not determine
its attitude toward Germany without
considerable delay. probably as nue. as
a week. Uncertainty In a period OF
this kind Is the worst thing in Wall
Streets fears. The weight of specula-
tive opinion continued to lean yester-
day toward belief that preparations by
speculative holders against a sharp
break that may come with a cutting of
relations with Germany would bring the
advantage OF position for a big advance
that is not unlocked for on decisive
action with the Government.
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4 shock AbsOrber.

The decline yesterday was looked
upon with a good deal of satisfaction by
those who believe that a panicky drop
Is entirely unwarranted by the condition
or the market. 1t was felt that yester-
days orderly decline had acted as "a
very salutary shock absorber. A con-
centration of fear. panic and rush to
sell, IL the circumstances of the Arabic's
sinking are found to demand a break
ing of relations with Germany, bringing
abount a runaway decline much over
done. Is nov not looked for. The en-
couraging factor of the drop yesterday
was that the speculative community
had at last consented to realize that the
sinking of the Arabic might really re-
quire action in Washington. The de-
cline undoubtedly discounted the belief
that there Is only the very slimmest
OF chances that there may be %extenuat-
ing circumstance In the act of the Ger
man submarine. How much of a further
decline Is required to measure the opin-
ion of the speculative public of the
seriousness of a break in diplomatic rela-
tons with Germany Is each mans own
opinion. There was a lack of any fear
of panic in the Wall Street community
yesterday on this score. The general
opinion that the market in the present
state Of confident public belief in a
long upward swing of prices would re-
sist all but "A comparatively modest de-
cline or news of a break between the
two countries. was one of the most sig
nificant features of the day.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22
THE SUGAR MARKET.
Holders of Raw Ask A.77-Re.
liners want arr Price.

The raw sugar market was extremely
dull during the past week, the only
sale reported being one of 25,o"O BAGS
OF September Cubas 10 the Pcuusyl-
vania Sugar Refining Company of Phil
adelphia at 4N3 cents. In the absence
Of demand. tn market displayed an
easier tone, and holders offered spot
sugar down to Az cents, while re-
timers We're apparently not willing to
pay anything over Az cents. Their
We're rumors of sales at the latter fig
ure, but confirmation was lacking. Re
itners did not appear anxious to buy
further supplies OF raw sugar, as their
heavy takings during the preceding
week amply covered their requirements.
Spot quotations were nominal and I'M
changed during the week, as no sales
were reported.
No new business was reported in the
refined market and prices We're some
what easier, all interests lowering quo
tations 10 points to $40 cents. except
the Federal Sugar Refining Company,
which continued to quote 5.9O cents.
There was a good demand for with
drawals against old contracts. how
ever, and r"tiuers We're reported = TO
10 days behind in deliveries.
The sugar futures market at the COT
fee Exchange was quiet yesterday, with
prices irregular. Near positions were
rather weak, while the more distant de-
~liverics We're relatively steady. Total
sales were 500 tons.
Invg,-,
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500 ACRES OF SUNFL0WERS.
Nissourinn sells seeds to UrruL-
fast Food Makers.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, Aug. 9l.-Therc
are not many people who know that
Missouri has a "sunflower king" but il
is "A fact that one farmer in this state
makes a specially Of growing the floral
emblem of our sister State of Kansas ON
a large scale for COMMERCIAL purposes.
lie sells the seed to breakfast food
makers.
He is Lee G, Philips OF New Madrid
county who has 500 acres Of suniiowcrS
growing on his farm in that rich apri-
cultural section. II costs him something
like 81 per acre 10 grow s~untlowerS, and
he markets the seed at from 3 to I
cents per pound The yield per acre,
Phillips says, is from $35 ~ $50.
Phillips, who for many years was
county clerk of New Madrid county. for
sock politics several years ago and en-
gagged IN growing sunllowcrs The corn.
wheat, cotton and melon growers de-
cidcd he was crazy at first, but the re-
suits have caused them To change their
minds,
II plant the seed very much like corn
il planted and two plowiugs are suti-
cient To insure II crop he says, Il sell
my product direct to the houses that
manufacture breakfast foods, but | don't
know, Of course, that suntlower Sup,l
enters into the production yof articles of
that Kind. A large proportion ~ the
crop is said to be used for poultry food
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22
MARK EXCHANGE DROPS
ON FEARS OF A CRISIS
Holland Bills Bought-Be-
lieved to Be Chiefly From
German Sources.

Exchange rates on all European coun.
tries with the exception of France and
Holland were easier yesterday. The
various declines. with the exception OF
mark exchange. were not considered
strange by foreign exchange experts,
however. as Saturday Ia always an on
day in the exchange market.
There was considerable selling OF
marks, which brokers said was undoubt.
edly due TO the desire OF persons in this
country to get rid OF their German cred
Its In view Of possible international com.
plicatons as a result OF the sinking of
the Arabic. Marks closed at 81 for sight
drafts and 81 1-1S for cables. as com
pared with 81 5-l6 for drafts and 81
for cables.
Guilders were active and frmer, ow-
ing to a considerable purchasing move.
ment, II was explained that his buy-
ing was from German sources, II there
should he any trouble between this coun-
try and Germany. the only way Ger
mans could get funds out OF the coun-
try would be through the exchange of
neutral countries. and Holland would
be the most available channel. The de-
mand for guilders has ben especially ac-
tive since the Arabic was sunk. As "A
result, guilders closed yesterday at ~
for checks and 40 3-l6 for cables. on
Friday sight drafts on Holland sold at
80 1915, while the price for cables was
unchanged.
Sterling was lower at 1865 for de-
mand and 4,67l2 for cables. as compared
with "A previous close OF 4.67L for de-
mand and ass for cables. Francs were
higher on the reports that the entire
franc issue OF PENNSYLVANIA bonds
amounting to ESQ., 600, 900 francs, was "a
be changed to a dollar issue, As a re-
suit francs closed at $50 for checks
and SIS for cables, Fridays closing
prices were $50 and $50 respectively,
Italian lire remained unchanged at G,44,
with Austrian kronen quoted at laos,
against 1910 on Friday. Rubles de
clined to 81. as compared with 81 on the
day previous.
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CONSOLIDATED EXCHANGE.

Heavy general selling swept prices
down on the Consolidated Stock Ex-
change yesterday. United States Steel
common was the leading feature OF
weakness, II opened at 73is, down q OF
a point from Fridays closing price. Az
ter rallying to 1885 It broke to 70l,
closing at 70l4, virtually at the bot
tom. Its sales for the short session
OF two hours ~totalled 24,2SO shares, or
more than one-half Of the grand total
OF IS, $40 shares for all stocks,
American Can vas one OF the ac-
lively weak stocks, It's initial sale
was at 59&. a fraction under its clos
ing quotation Of the night before. That
proved It's highest, and It later touched
$50. closing At sen. All the war
stocks suffered in the general market
break.
The coppers generally weakened with
the rest Of the market, Anaconda
opened at 6sN, down IL points from
Friday. early rallied to TON, and then
went to 81. at which II closed. Allis-
Chalmers. after opening ut 81 u. broke
to sax. Crucible steel. after SASiy ssli-
ing at TEN. went to So.
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Copper.

The promised advance in the coppers
for last we k had it's start rudely
nipped in the last two days. Conditions
In the copper trade, thus described In
the letter of the National Conduit and
Gable Company, are not vastly en-
couraging "A pronounced slowing
down of copper buying Is apparent.
This feature Of the situation has had
a visible effect on quotations. With "A
cessation of brisk market activity prices
have naturally suffered substantial de-
clines, and until conditions become more
settled consumers are not likely to open
negotiations for important contracts,
Values have reiicted in "A way to dis
courage effectually buying on a heavy
saile. Evidences of increased produce
ton have been so frequent of late that
all signs of market excitement so gem
eral a few months x have disap-
reared"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22
ALLEGHENY ORE Nh IRoN COMPANY,

Se1.ed prOp0s1Ts VIII De r0VeIVel az The
Office Of Tn" Farmers Loan and Trust
Company. Nss. l6-2G William Street. New
York CIty, Tor The sale TO the Trustee
under the mortgage Of the Allegheny Ore
and Iron CumpunN, dated FEBRUARY 28rd.
1908, of a sufficient number of bonds Sc
cured hN sild mprtgaEe. "a invest S24.-
o. - al tho Stalking Fund Tile right Is
reserved 20 reject any and uIl bids.
I~"Drsl's must %" presented hefore II
o'clock VI. on -Sspt'u -1"r 3ri, 1915. and
should poe directed .I- follows:
~.Trop"-r.s 70 the sinking Fund of the
Alleshtuy Or' and lion company. The
TtrWar- Loan lsd 1ru.' CompJuy. Nos.
l6.-- william street. Nrw York city"
II FARMERS LOAN MD TRUST
COMPANY. Trustee.
Bv EDWIN = MAti-rpN, Presidspt.
New York. August ~. 7G'T -
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22
APARTMENT TO COVER BLOCK.
New Park Ave. structure Ia Rench
From 5Ist 10 52d 81.

Whitney Warren and Charles y. Wet
more, architects, have filed plans with
the Manhattan Bureau Of buildings for
a twelve story apartment, house TO cover
the west side of Park avenue from Fifty
first To Fifty-second street, II will have
a frontage of zoos feet on the avenue
and 65.5 feet on each street The
facad" viii be- OF brick, limestone
and terra Gotta in the French Rcua =
sance style of architecture. The 30 Park
Avenue Company, Incorporated. f.. Cllf-
ford Potter, president, is the owner. The
cost has been estimated At s700,Oo0.
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THE BOSTON MARKET.

BOSTON. Aug. 2l.-The market for cop
per shares was under moderate pressure
and prices yielded sharply throughout
the list, Calumet m Arizona lost /
point. Butte and Superior 2A. American
Zinc !. Copper Range l and CRANKY .
points. Rails We're duh. Industrials
were dull American Wool preferred lost
a point American Telegraph and Tele-
phone closed even with the opening. The
summary:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

The record so far in war stock soar
ing came yesterday in Winchester Re-
peating Arms stock. Sales were re-
ported at $4,000 a share. an advance
Of $1,000 from the low OF the day be-
fore. There were rumors of a heavy
stock or cash distribution, gossip put
ting it's size at 1000 per cent,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22
BUSINESS TROUBLES.

LESTEADE BROS-A petition Ia bank.
ruptcv hlei nv creditors against Francis
W aud James ". I.estrade, composing
the nrm of I.estrade Br, =, exporters and
packers OF butter and cheese, 1875 Duane
street. 1t was alleged that they ad-
United In writing inability to pay their
debts. Judge Mayer appointed Fred
erick W. STEELE receiver; bond, SO, 900.
The receiver has authority to carry on
the business for twenty DAYS. liahili-
ties. $50. 600; assets, $4,000, lestrade
Bros. have been In business thirty six
years. In July they got in trouble
with the United States Government over
non payment nf internal revenue taxes
said to amount to 3 1000,
GEORGE NJ, CARLSON, who traded az the
GARRISON Bargain House, jobber IN piece
goods, 307 Canal street, petition in bank
ruptcy by creditors. Mr.. GARRISON also
made an assignment to Albert q Peck.
lie began business In August, l9li.
Petition Dismissed.
SCHARF SEINTZ Mayer has dis
missed the petition In bankruptcy hled
on June 10 against Schart & Sclnta,
manufacturers Of dresses, l27 West
twenty sixth street, on a settlement
with creditors at 25 cents on the dollar
cash.
Bankruptcy Schedules.
MOHAWK FILM COMPANY. INC. 81
Liberty street, schedules show liabilities
OF sl2,756 and assets OF SlO,2ss,
OIL GLASS, carpenter, 80 Grafton
street. hled a petition In bankruptcy IN
Rnooklyn; liabilities s"'sS5sl' assets.
St2S
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CHICAGO. Aug, 21.-The market was
again in a depressed condition, with de-
clines ranging from | to 3 points, Union
Carbide, Sears Roebuck, Chicago Pneu-
matte Tool and Stewart-W Warner were
the weak features. Trading rather
quiet, Bond market neglected. The
summary,
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THE PITTSBURG MARKET.

PITTsBuRGH, Aug. p, - Westinghouse
Ar Brake lost 4 points on sales of 80
shares, with the remainder of the local
stocks ruling unchanged and only mod
erately active. The
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22
THE BALTIMORE MARKET.

BALTIMORE. Aug. e1.--rhere was practi-
cary nothing done In stocks here Cigar
Corporations Of America was the only
stock dealt in. Bonds were dull and un-
changed. The summary:
Open. High Low Clos
Sales. ing, em. est. ing
iO Cisar Cor of Am, u x
BONDS,
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"Federal reserve agents report a total
o. $l4s.l 100. 900 net received from the
Comptroller OF the Currency to the end
Of the week. and a total of 1907. 700, 900
net issued to the banks. Against the
latter amount they hold $50. 700, 900 of
gold and ~sls.sOO,000 of y A total
OF IS, 1O0.O 900 of additional Federal re-
serve notes was issued to the banks
during the week. all the banks except
Boston, Richmond. Chicago and ST. Louis
reporting additional issues. The banks
net liability upon outstanding circulation
IL given as 1884 900"
Here Is the detailed statement Of New
York, Boston and Philadelphia
RESOURCES.
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Receipts from Gust oms yesterday, $3.50. 300;
Internal revenue. ordinary. 1923, 3sS; corpora.
tion tax, 81, PIT; miscellaneous, 1853, $50. Ma.
81. 40, al6.
The cash statement Of the United States
Treasurer for August 20 shows;