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Evening star., 1915-03-07
February Stock Market.

half Of February was able to Withstand
the severe bear raids that are largely
responsible for the annual February
decline, it weakened perceptibly in the
second half. and as a result the market
February q was only about points
higher, on the average, than the clos
ing prices of July last Fear Of still
more violent complications among Eu-
ropean nations was largely responsible
for the sagging tendency of the quota
tions, and 1t was not until the market
had gone perilously near the record of
the days Immediately preceding the
breaking out of the great European
checked. and buying, rather than SELL
ing. dominated the situation.
Considering the position Of the stock
market today. 1t has been pointed out
that we are now in a much stronger
position than we were in the days i'm
mediately following the outbreak of
the war In Europe. At that time we
were considerably in debt to Paris,
London and Berlin. and since then we
have largely iquidated these debts.
decline. but since then the extraordi-
nary demands Of the belligerent ma
tions for American goods has greatly
Increased our export trade, though the
business OF the country at large is still
very quiet. With the progress of the
H.
notably those growing out of the Ger
man war zone program, and this has
lately centered attention upon the fact
that period of widespread warfare is
necessarily period of uncertainty, but
the very fact that the stock market
has lately declined as result of that
uncertainty reduces Its influence as a
stock market factor.
The reports of the New York Stock
Exchange show that during the mast
month the volume Of stock transactions
reached total of 4.347,S66 shares.
against 5.02S.113 shares in January
and 6,l76,S73 shares in February, 1914
The par value of bonds sold during the
compared with $56,sS7.50O in January
and $6S.0s1,000 in February Of last
year. The aggregate of stock transac-
tions for the first two months Of 1915
is thus brought up to s.375.s7s shares,
against 1S.1ss,277 shares sold during
the corresponding period in 1914 Bond
sales for the two months amounted to
800, 0,591 900, as compared with $751;
904,600 last year. The daily average OF
stock sales during February was 1877
and 2S0,722 in February, 1914 The
daily average of bond transactions was
$i,sS7.432. as compared with $2.274.700
the previous month and $3,140,O45 in
February OF last year.
Though 1t is not always possible to
detect the source of ownership of
| stocks offered for sale, it is not be-
lieved that the recent war Develop
| ments have caused any unusual Iiaui-
dation Of American stocks by foreign
owners It Is definitely known that
foreign holders have been selling large
blocks of bonds, as shown BY the rec
ords on the tape of many favorite Is
sues sellers twenty days" AS many
sales are made for foreign account in
| the regular way. these earmarked tran
| sactions do not show the full extent
| Of this foreign liquidation of bonds,
| most Of which Is credited to Germany
| Northern Pacific Is and 3s, Southern
! Pacific - and convertible S.. Central
Evening star., 1915-03-07
Over a Century Old.
National Metropolitan
Bank
FIFTEENTH STREET.

FIFTEENTH STREET,
Opposite u. S. Treasury,
Oldest National Bank in the Dis
trict of Columbia, invites ac-
counts of all sizes and solicits
interviews with those contem-
plating new banking connections.
Evening star., 1915-03-07
Report Of President Rea Of the
Pennsylvania System an
Index of Conditions.
STOCK MARKET DECLINES
LAST HALF OF FEBRUARY
Situation. However, Regarded as
Much Improved-Interest and Div
idend Disbursements for March.

NEW YORK. March 6.-"Busi-
ness conditions on your lines. as we'll
as on other railroads. were unsatis-
factory during the year 1914. With
this general statement concerning the
railroad situation in the United States.
President Samuel Rea of the Pennsyl-
vania lines, in submitting his annual
report for the year ending December
81, 1914, calls attention to some of the
handicaps under which the roads have
been laboring in the past few years.
Notwithstanding that important con-
cessions were granted to the eastern
railroad lines in the matter of freight
rates by the interstate commerce COM
mission. they have suffered stupendous
losses by reason of the burdens i'm
posed by the full-crew ordinance, in
creasing cost of labor and materials,
reduction in revenue owing to decrease
in express rates and to the operation of
the parcels post, and under pay for
mail carrying due to the unfair govern
ment weighing of mails once in four
years, thus making no adequate pro-
vision thus far for the increasing busi-
ages.
The reports and records of the Penn
sylvania railroad during the year 1914
are fairly typical, and it will be inter-
estins, therefore, to consider some as
poets of the management of one of
Americas leading railroads during a
year frauSht with many intricate do
mestic problems. to say nothing of the
violent international complications
among the nations of Europe.
Evening star., 1915-03-07
i WILL BUY

S2, 900 Wash. Gas SO at 1O4.
81 900 Wash. Rwy. & Elec. 4Go af 81.
$1,000 Potomac COnsld. SO Mt 801z.
rs Wash. Rwy. pfd. at S4k.
30 WashingtOn Gas at 72A.
10 Mergenthaler at 1711s ex. div.
8 Lanst0n at 81.
so Graphophone Dfd. (OfIer wantedb.
50 GraphOphOne com. (Offer wantedb.
Subject to previous acceptance %
cancellation. All executions for cash.
Buying and selling orders on all listed
stocks and bonds solicited.
Deliveries for cash at your own hank.
THOMAS L. HUME, Broker,
1410 G ST., Rooms ell. Tel. NJ. 1346.
Evening star., 1915-03-07
| WILL SELL

r. .OOO Washington Gas SO at 104A-
$4,000 Capital Traction Sc mt 1857.
$4,000 Wash. Rwy. 4 Elec. 40 st siA.
81 900 Potomac COnsld. so at 93fs.
As Capital Traction at 01.
rs Wash. Rwy. pfd.. at S5A.
40 Warrington Gas mt S2hs.
10 Mergenthaler Mt 173 ex. div.
IS LanstOn at 81.
200 Real Estate Trust at &c.,
8 Wash. & Southern Bank At %.
20 Franklin National Bank Mt In.
10 Union Trust ibid wnntedb.
rs Gaiety Theater at 145.
Evening star., 1915-03-07
Reflection Of Many Views.

There is much that these men iind
to criticse and to suggest especially
as to the administration, legislation
concerning business and the present
tariff. The book would not be of so
much value if it did not reflect SO well
the minds of SO many earnest men.
Its reading impresses one with the
conclusions that America has come out
of the shock of the European cataclysm
wonderfully well; that our business
structure Is basically sound. and that,
while the recovery is slow and may
continue to be slower than we in our
impatience might desire, 1t neverthe-
less will be sure and all the more last
ing
Evening star., 1915-03-07

searching and important inquiry. In
period of stress or profound event the
strength Of the individual is most man
ifest By reason of this fact the let
ters have a vigor and a deep sincerity
that would not be SO apparent at an
other time, perhaps.
Evening star., 1915-03-07
Operating Expenses Decreased.

creased S.67 per cent, chiefly through
increased economies required by the
loss of revenue and traffic. These were
effected by reduction in the use of
materials and supplies, in the working
forces of all departments. and in train
and car mileage. and by deferring
other expenses, but having in view at
all times the preservation of the safety
of the tracks, equipment and facilities.
The increases in wages of enginemen,
firemen, conductors and trainmen un-
der the wage arbitration awards and
and the expense of complying with leg
islative enactmepts, prevented still fur
ther savings in expenses. Railway op-
Grating income shows a decrease of
$3,0s7, 7,53s.6S. compared with the results
of the lines operated by this company
in 1913, but if the figures for
1913 used in comparison had also
included the operations of the Northern
Central railway for that year the rail-
way operating income for both COM
decrease of $3.9S3.06S.95. The net in
come for 1914 was $34.090,764.S2, a de-
crease of $7,S30.0 .067.97, compared with
the previous year, from which appro-
priations were made TO sinking and
other reserve funds; certain necessary
additions and betterments were provid-
ed; cash dividends amounting to per
cent were paid on the capital stock, and
loss account.
If the railroads of this country are
to appeal successfully to investors for
funds with which to carry on their pol
icies of expansion they must at least
be able to show a condition Of financial
solvency and a surplus sufficient to
cover the amount of depreciation in
equipment. Some of the roads have
not been able to do this in times past,
sometimes due to faulty management,
but more often to the unwise stringent
regulations imposed on them by state
or federal legislation. One of the most
fragrant of these is the ''fuH-crew'
ordinance now in force in several
states: but, judging from the. violent
reaction of public sentiment against
this particular law. it will soon cease
to be operative in any state. The un-
fair treatment of the roads by the gov
ernment in the matter of the carrying
of the mails should also be speedily
remedied. Prosperity of the railroads
means prosperity for the people.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-10-21
OFFERS HIGH
CLASS ATTRACTIONS.

The Bismarck Lyceum Course at
fords a list of high class attractions,
within the reach Of e%yeryone's purse.
There is felt need for entertainments
Of the highest class and the course
offered is in line WITH the best. A
lyceum course is not a money maker.
Il depends for it's financial success
upon the public response. In tae past
Bismarck has supported high-priced
talent, and it will again. This is prov
ed by the class OF plays put on at
the Auditorium.
The six attractions are: 1nternar
tional operate, Friday evening; Mon
taville Flowers, November 5; Lincoln
Writ, December Z; Rc5ley Male
Quartet, 81 uehn GoncerteGo .,sand Rus
sell III. Conwell, after the first Of the
year; Every number is strictly first
class and will please the most critical
There ,lastl been unavoidable delay
in putting the seats on sale and no
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-10-21
QUICK RELIEF LIE FROM
CONSTIPATION.
Get DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets

That is the joyful cry Of thousands since
DR. Edwards produced Olive Tablets, the
substitute for calomel. -. -
DR.. Edwards, a practicing. physician Tor
~ wears and calomel's old-time enemy,
discovered the formula for Olive Tablets
while treating patients for chrome eonstl-
patton and torpid llyers. a.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets do not con-
tain calomel, but a healing, soothing vege-
table laxative.
No gripping is the %"keynote" Of these 1T
tie sugar-coatcd, olive-colorcd tablets. They
cause the bowels and liver to act normally.
they never force them to unnatural acton.
If you have a dark brown mouth, nov
and tllen-a bad breath-a ull, tired feel
ing-sick headache-torpid liver and are
c%onstipated, you'll find quick, sure and only
pleasant results from one or two little Dr.
Edwards Olive Tablets at bedtime.
Thousands take one or W 0 every night
lust to keep right. Try them. 10c and 25c
per box. All druggists. " -
The Olive Tablet Company, Columbus, O..
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-10-21
p. < O. Sisterhood.

A number Of Bismarck ladies went
to Mandan "Wednesday to assist Mrs.
Eaton of Fargo, state organizer, in
forming a chapter of the P. r. O.. Sis
terhood. The organization took place
at the home of Mrs. G. l.. Love, who
was a member of the sisterlood in
Iowa. The Bismarck ladies We're the
honor guests at a delightful four
course dinner. The members OF tle
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-10-21
'Rummage Sale.

There will he a rummage sale at the
Presbyterian church Thursday and
Friday of next week, at which a great
many useful things for the individual
and the home will be sold The ccll-
mittee in charge is composed of Mes
danes F. r. Smyth. Luther Van Hook,
Robert Orr, F. L. Shuman, Reid, Gil.
Young and join Andrews. s-.l
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-10-21

"a bookrrevieW-o OF the drama, stHiird of
.Paradise!!" Mrs. Dullam discussed
current topics. Miss Webb provided
music. Drama news was given by
Mrs. Bodenstab, and she and Mrs.
Gushing gave very delightful reports
of.tlet Federation meeting at Minotv
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-10-21

reservations We're made before We'd
nesday. So that those who have
bought tickets late have as good a
chance as the rest NoFcharke has
been made for seat reservations for
those holding season tickets.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-10-21
Mothcrs' Club.

THE Mothers club met Tuesday af-
ternoOn, at the home Of Mrs. Frank
Harris. There was a large attendance
and a very interesting program. The
roll call was answered with quota
tons on helpfulness. A paper was
given on the State Penitentiary by
Mrs. NeWcOmb, II on the State Re-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-10-21

form School by Mrs. Lenhart. Mrs.
Jones discussed the Soldiers HCme.
Mrs. D. r. Owens gave a very inter-
esting and masterful report Of the
Federation meeting at Minot. The
meeting closed with refreshments.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-10-21
Methodist Social.

The monthly social of the M. E.
Aid society will be held in the parlors
of the Methodist church this after
noon An excellent program mas been
prepared. and a good time is assured
the ladies of the congregation and
their friends.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-10-21
local chapter who assisted. in nth: the work
were: Mesda&nles +. +. smyth, CT.
Young, lie. Opdyke, P. J. Meyers, f.
Harris and J. P. French.
Dinner Dance

" OJNDST 0dDCSs 40. ~ .
y bismarck Lodge No. S A. f.. & A. NJ.
will give an informal dinner dance
at Masonic Temple, Monday evening,
October rs, 1915. Dinner will be serv-
ed from.6 o'clock until 8 o'clock p. m.
As there are many visiting Masons
who are not on u mailing list, it is
desired to extend an invitation TO
them through this medium and for
their convenience we have placed IN
vitations at Finney's and Lenhart's
drug stores. go
l.. X. THOMPSON, ",
, Worshipful Master.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-10-21
sawteII.HeisIer Wedding.

GSEIs 0dWISII'V1SIOsSI vSAOtuSs
Miss Fay Sawtell Of Mandan, for.
merly of Bismarck was married yes
tevaay to Mr.. Theodore Heisler, also
of Mandan, at the home Of the brides
parents, Father Clemens officiating.
Only immediate friends Of the two
families were in attendance. Miss
Sawtell has many friends in Bismarck,
where she formerly resided, and was
very popular with the young people.
Mr. lHeisler is well known in .Mandan,
having recently purchased Athe |Hea.
lgaard hardware store Of THAT city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Heisler will make their
home in tMandan.sr.T The c%ongratula-
tions Of numerous friends + extend
ed to them. TEiaN sO4 <aAs
,.-- --- sA-t"'
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-10-21

invitation isaextended to all to come
out and bring your friends and spend
a pleasant evening, as well as help
good cause. sA&. $re"~sgs3 49,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-10-21
Apron Social,

Apron Social. W
The ladies Of the Trinity Lutheran
church will hold an apron social this
evening, in the church parlors. OF the
Trinity Lutheran church. Fancy, as
vsn1s 90 ~'rof,rl, ar-nns and other house
nold articles will ibe on sale at
reasonable price. There will be a
short program. First-class coffee will
be- served free and dainties, such as
cake, fattigmar, %rosettes, kromhage
lefse and Sandwiches. q ltbe bought
atsas Yeryereasonable price. A cordial
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-10-21

Wills BBNlb. LIST is now ready. Phone
your order and one will be mailed Y 70
you.-Ady.a fs.9Go1 aaafa E6 I'D )
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-10-21

MICS. p s. Washer, wife Of the well
known Beach hotel proprietor, is the
charming guest Of Mrs. P. H. Thro-
dahl OF this city for a few days.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-10-21

Miss Florence Duoley and mother,
OF Mandan, are in the city for a few
days, visiting friends.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-10-21

Mrs. ". A. Mcdonald and her
guests its, Mrs. H. G. spraageuee and Mrs.
CIV. soogman Of Grafton, will spend
today in Mandan, visiting Mrs. R. Bit.
ling :[t EEsr sSat G&a IS
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-10-21
Society News

Mrs. II w Snyder went to Mandal
yesterday to attend tae Sawtell-Heis-
ler wedding.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-10-21
st. Mary's SEWING Circle,

St. Mary's Sewing Circle will meet
this afternoon, at the X. c. hall, at
the usual hour. A large attendance
is desired.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-10-21
Macabees' Card Party.

The card party given Tuesday even
ing in the X. P. hall by the Woman'e
Benefit association OF the Macabees
was a very successful affair. There
were about thirty in attendance. Miss
iBoniface Norris won the high honors,
and the second prize was awarded to
her sister, Miss Katherine Morris.
AT the conclusion Of the game, q fine
lunch was served. Everyone had a
good time Flis .a 4
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-10-21

Order, your bulbs today at Willis
Seed, Store,-Adv. ,t%{g
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-10-21
Monday Club.

Il. ,aa.a. Monday Club.
The Monday club this week met
with Mrs. Bodenstab. The roll
call was answered by quotations on
Hawaiian Life: Mrs. Wattam gave
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-07

In the feeding of a herd Of dairy
cattle we must consider that the AMI
mails have been artifcially bred and
developed until they stand before us
very unbalanced and abnormal ami
mails. The feeding of dairy cattle has
been largely from the standpoint Of
production at the pail, and not atten-
ton and study enough have been de-
voted to the selection of foods best
adapted to the health of the cows, and
to the calves they are carrying.
On the other hand, there are many
dairymen who are feeding for produc-
ton and not for profit. You may ask
if feeding for production is not feeding
for profit. Not always. 1t is not the
men securing the most milk who are
making the most clear money from
their dairy business. There is a limit
as to how much feed the cows can
utilize at a profit, just the same as
there is a limit to how much grain
feed the COWS can withou.
doing serious injury to their digestive
systems.
When we speak of the productive
qualities of the cow, we should not
fail to keep in mind that productive
qualities include the calf as well as
the milk. Whenever we conduct u
feeding on any other basis than this.
we are doing it at the expense Of the
vitality and health of our cows as
we'll as the calves they are carrying.
1t Is not alone for present results
that we are feeding, but for the de-
velopment of the calf that is to some
day take the place Of it's dam in the
herd. The old saying tina "a calf
we'll born is half grown is eimnently
true, and no calf is we'll born from a
COW that is not fed a nourishing ration
while she is carrying 1t.
The danger of this is greater among
dairy cattle than among other breeds
of cattle, for the reason that they pos
sess an Inherent quality of throwing
their food into milk. Cows that are
carrying calves should be fed plenty
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-07
Nicotine Spray
Will Destroy Insects

A concentrated nicotine solution
Of which there are several brands on
the market, properly applied, is IA
tai to the larvae Of the cucumber
beetle which sometimes does a large
amount of damage to cucumbers
whether in the colo frame or in the
field. One ~teaspoonful of a 40 per cent
solution of nicotine to a gallon of wa
ter is enough.
The gardener should look for the
larvae of the beetle just at the sur
face of the soil When he discovers
them he should pour his nicotine So
luton on carefully with a narrow half
pint cup, being sure to let it run down
all sides Of the stalk.
Fighting the larvae of the cucumber
beetle Is better than fighting the adult
beetle itself, as the adults work chief
ly on the leaves and do not get at the
vital parts Of the plant.
Extract of tobacco containing 40
per cent nicotine in the form of nico-
tine sulphate. will destroy plant lice
or aphids on trees and shrubs,
if properly used. This mater
ial is on the market. One-half
pint of this in so gallons Of water
is very effective if sprayed on the
pants in such a way that every in
sect is touched with a small particle
of the spray. This material is even
more effective if mixed with whale
oil soap-one pound of whale Oil soap
to ten gallons Of the diluted nicotine
solution. "
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-07

Bird migration has proved a fas-
cinating subject for speculation and
study from earliest times. Long ago
it was noticed that birds disappeared In
fall and reappeared in spring, but
not knowing where they spent the
intervening period, many fanciful
theories were advanced to account for
their disappearance, as Information In
hollow trees or in the mud of streams
or ponds. Within the century, stories
were current of whole flocks that were
seen to disappear beneath the waves
OF the Mediterranean to winter In It's
depths. With later years, however,
has come a fuller knowledge of mi
grafton, especially Of the particular
region in which each species passes
the cold season. But fuller knowl-
edge has served to increase, rather
than lessen, interest in. the subject.
More persons today are watching birds
and noting their times of arrival n
departure than ever before. indeed,
the Biological Survey has received
migration notes from more than 1000
different observers, showing how wide
spread is the recent development OF
this important phase Of nature study.
The Survey has bee collecting data
on bird migration for more than rs
years. Investigations by its field nat
uralists extending over the North
American continent from Panama to
the Arctic circle have resulted in
voluminous notes, and in addition
the a s s / S t a n C e of ornithologists
throughout the country has been en-
listed, so that each year reports are
received in spring and fall from hun
dreds of experienced observers. Light
house keepers have also supplied val
liable information concerning the de-
struction of birds at their lights. The
facts gathered-5OO, 000-from these
various sources, form the largest
amount of data on bird migration