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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-07
UNION MURDER CASE HALTS.
Illness Of Juror Cause-DOpes
Benny's Name Brought In.

The trial Of seven members OF the
Cloak md Suit Makers Union for muir
der was suddenly halted yesterday after
noon when John y. Crouin OF ~ Lex
ington avenue. "a juror. reported that he
was too III to continue. Court was ad-
~journed until his morning by Justice
Tompidns In the Supreme Court.
At the morning session the name OF
"Dopey Benny Fein. n gangster who
confessed to the District Attorney and
gave evidence against some OF the de-
PENDANTS. was brought into the case.
The defence had called Abraham Mitch
ell. vice-president OF the International
Ladies Garment Workers mon Mitch
ell mad gone with the committee To
Hunter. y. Y, where the victim. Herr
mar Liebovltz. was doing
work. II IL alleged that he was beaten
20 death by the defendants after being
brought back u the city on August !.
1910.
Assistant District Attorney belehanty
asked Mitchell II he knew Fein and
Jew Murphy, both In the strike break
ing business. The witness denied that
lie knew either Of them.
The trial will continue to-day II MIR
Cronin is well enough.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-07
CANADIAN PACIFIC ELECTS.
Gen. Neighen Made Director
Better business Looked For.

MONTREAL. Oct. 6.--Tho stockholders
OF the Canadian Pacific Railway Com
pan at the annual meeting held here
to-day elected Brighten. Frank :.
Meighen a director OF the company TO
MI the vacancy caused 10y the death OF
Sir william Van Horne. Another va
cancy caused by the death OF Sir San
ford Fleming was not filled. Sir Thomas
S~haughnessy. president OF the company.
explaining that the board did not feel
that this vacancy ought 10 be Allied at
present.
In his remarks TO the stockholders
Sir Thomas was decidedly optimistic re-
garding the outlook for the future. at
the same tint pointing out that It was
not well to make predictions at a time
when the country was in a state of gen
oral unrest. Good cro6s and improved
Industrial conditions, however. he be-
lieyes are bound to have their effect on
III, earnings of the company,
Tho stockholders passed a resolution
approving the action Of the board in the
formation OF the Canadian Pacific Ocean
Services, Ltd, which has an authorized
capltal Of 1000, 900. The details OF
the formation OF this company We're
published in connection with tho COM
pany's annual report, which was mad"
public several months ago.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-07
ODD LOT BROKERS
FIGHT RATE RAISE
Meeting Held to Protest
Against Increase In
Commission.
APPEAL rs SENT OUT


A vigorous howl went up yesterday
from a largo number OF stock Exchange
- =. It,. ,,,,.
'NueeS as"'"'' VIZ " ". ~ -
the day before had boosted the price OF
stocks I'm odd lots from the old rate OF
+ ,hov. tho las, ouo,ed nrice To Il.
80, ,., ~
'uu 'o' 'raui"s i"iheu'''e's 'o' o"'
Stock Exchange houses that have de-
welcomed large DEPARTMENTS In this
,r,r,, NJ, .,o,, u,r,., oc,,,,,,v .,id nj
80
inc Close OF 'he uay 'ha' 'ne per'eh'"se
OF falling on In the business had been
surnr,s,nplv large. enough to disturb
49,. ...,a,.,. Co.. =, ,,t. ,,.,r..,
wv o .' $3.50
went 10 inc 'ohsoi'ua'eu ENehahse'
whore the unit OF trading is ten shares.
Other business was taken 10 the out of
-. -... ,... 90 u.,t,u
-" ". 80, go 80 ~
10 =. 'esa "a y 20 ,A ~.
!" . !" W. ~ t w,
i.n't " Wv -,
ue''.,s v n,h"I. o =,
spe.u,".oS :" We" u, -.
- ny $500 "r -n
o.o".,S W p.u.os " 800
~. 4" pu,v.su,' ~, w.. -.
w Nv 49,. -" - -
v ~ % S.na" nv ~, ~,
80 y q" u 49, 80 ~
proNo's ". ~ n"ns m as ~.
IN. 'N'" '"' -
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-07
BANK CLEARNGS INCREASE.
Trend Toward Normal Activity In
Business Reelected.

Bank clearings for September reflect
a decided trend toward normal activity
in commercial and industrial lines. the
total at all important centres In the
United States. according to the state
ment prepared by Duh's Rericu. which
includes returns from l29 leading cities.
amounting 30 $lj,30s. 125,1J2, an Increase
Of 53.s per cent. as compared with the
same month last year and OF 14.4 per
cent. as compared with the correspond
ing month In 1913.
The september total OF failures Is the
smallest recorded in thirteen months.
says Brddstrset's. That months liabili-
ties are the smallest IN over three years.
but the nine months total OF failures.
swelled by "A long period of liquidation. is
the largest ;here is record of for that
period, while liabilities exceed all but
three years of the past. Reports to
Bradstreet's Journal show that there
were 1854 failures recorded In the first
nine months of 1915, AN increase OF -
per cent. over th- same period of last
year. which marked "A progressive in
crease for -four years past in trade Ia
solyencies. Liabilities FOR the nine
months. however. aggregated S2l'.ss2.-
1886, n decrease of 20 per cent. from last
year, but an increase OF q per cent. over
1914
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-07
COUNTY JUDGE ACCUSED.
VIA rtin Of Essex Co.. y. j.. Sued In
alleged stock Frsud.

County Judge William i. Martin OF
Essex county. New Jersey. was named
as 4 defendant In "A suit based on al
legged fraud brought in the supreme
Count here yesterday by Frank McNeal.
Other defendants are Maxwell Wegner.
law clerk for Judge Martin before he
went on the bench Rudolph Pullman
and the Neptune Mi,dew and Water
proofng Company.
The complaint alleges that the cor
poration named was formed In 1899
with 200 shares OF capital stock. valued
at $4,000 OF which Lynton 5. McNeal.
brother OF the plaintiff. held 100 shares
and Mrs. Pullman held ninety-nine
shares. The plaintiff later bought his
brothers shares and was elected secre-
tary and treasurer. The company ac-
uuired a plant and real estate in Jersey
city valued at $4,000.
McNeal alleges that in December.
1912, Judge Martin, who was not yet on
the bench Wagner and Pullman con-
spired TO get possession OF the company
and sell the property without his knowl-
edge. II is charged that they got con-
troll through raising a certificate for one
shar, of stock to 100 shares, after which
Wagner was elected n director and the
property was sold to the Jersey Central
Railroad. He alleges that his stock
became worthless and sues for $4,000.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-07
HERE TO GET FORMER M. P.
scotland Yard Men Want Ignntiu,
Lincoln ON Forgery Charge.

Alfred ward. chief inspector OF Scot
and Yard. and Detective Sergeant
Charles Cooper arrived yesterday by
the Anchor liner Caineronia with extra
dition papers for 1gnat!us Timotheus
Tribich Lincoln. former NJ. r.. held on
II charge Of forging the name Of his
former employer In London 10 checks
for more than $1,000.
Lincoln. who was in faith originally
n Jew. born IN Hungary. became a
Member OF Parliament after embracing
the Christian faith. In opposing his
extradition he asserted that tho Eng
lish wanted him back In London to try
him for spying for Germany and that
they wanted TO shoot him before he
could finish his book. Revelations OF
an International Spy"
The terms under which nc IL TO be
cxtradited preclude his trial for any
thing save forgery.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-07
HARTFORD STRIKE FAILING.
Many Return 10 work and Others
Leave for \ Hour Day cities.

HARTFORD. oct. s.-The management
OF the Pratt 4 Whitney plant OF the
Niles-Bement-Pond interests announced
to-day that several hundred OF the 1900
employees who went on strike last week
had returned to work. They have their
former Jobs. Because 20 many men had
gone back 1t was apparent tonight that
the strike IL broken u that the eight
hour campaign IN this city is failing.
Thus the possibility OF trouble at the
factories of tn. Colt Firearms Manu-
featuring Company, WHICH II rushed with
orders for machine guns. Is remoter than
for months
Some strikers have sailed for Eng
land. to work as machinists in munition
factories. and others are reported by the
strike leaders rs having gone to Bridge
port. Springfield and other cities Where
the eight hour day prevails.
As u whole. the labor situation In
Connec.icu, appears brighter and there
are indications that strikers from sew
eral New Britain plants will return "a
their lathes and benches.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-07
HIGHER FARES PLEA HEARD.
Western Carriers say Presen'
Charges Are Inadequate.

WASHINGTON, Oct. S.-The Interstate
Commerce Commission heard argument
to-day on the proposal Of carriers oper-
ating west of Chicago to Increase pas
senger fares. The carriers propose an
increase of 2 to 2h cents a mile. II is
opposed particularly by States east OF
the Rockies.
Charles Donne,ly made the chief ar
gument for the railroads. declaring
that the evidence shows the revenues
from the passenger service are entirely
inadequate to AFFORD a reasonable re-
turn on the property devoted to that SER
vice and disproportionately low as COM
pared to the returns from the freight
service" lie added that the increases
also we're necessary because Of Increased
taxes and wages.
Ira Il. Mills. representing Minnesota +:
+. A. Jones. Arizona Willis +. Reed.
Acknowledgement OF Nebraska. and
others argued against the proposed in
creases
Pending tho investigation the COM
mission has suspended the proposed In
crease.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-07
EXPORTS FOR AUGUST.
Total for Month S7O.22O,SIa
Asntnst SI7,G07. 3O0 Last Year.

WAsHINGroN, Oct. 6.-Exports OF
hreadstuffs. cottonseed oil, food animals,
meat II dairy products. cotton and
mineral oils amounted TO S70.22O,463 in
August, 1919, as compared with SAL
66I,366 In August. 1914. according to a
statement issued by the Department OF
Commerce to-day.
For the eight months ended with
August exports OF these commodities
amounted to 1895, 500. 564, az compared
with sb4l,251,s36 for eight months
ended August, 1917.
The exports of breadStuffs were
valued al s29, 396, 800 in August, 1915,
as compared with 500 1891 1871 in August,
1914 ~cottonsecd oil sl,7s5.09o, against
$t0i.2s6; cattle. hogs m sheep s5l6.-
'36. against sis.33i meat and dairy
products $500, cal, against Ss.522.-
Ee7; cotton s7,625,63l. against sl,3oG.-
III: mineral oils tl3,9e3,s7 q a. com.
pared with ti,s36, Iol. .,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-07
MINING BROKERS ORGANIZE.
National Association Formed nj
san Francisco Meeting.

NJ. +. deAguero. president Of the Con-
solidated Stock Exchange, has just re-
turned from the convention of miners
and stockholders. which was held in
San Francisco on September ~ and 22.
Al his convention "A permanent associa-
ton. the National Mining and Stock
Brokers Association" was organized.
Thomas :. Robinson, president OF the
san Francisco Stock Exchange. was
elected president II NJ. Il. deAguero
and l.. H.. Mccormick of New York were
appointed governors and elected vice.
presidents for New York state. 1t ia
proposed to have Uniform laws regard
ing listing Of stocks.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-07
L. & N. SURPLUS HIGHER.
IL $40, 88S.II8 Despite Drop In
Roads Earnings.

The report OF the Louisville and
Nashville Railroad Company for the
year ended June 30. 1913. shows that
si,95l.7Si was available for dividends,
AS compared with s7,05O,1S the year
previous. This WAS equal to 6,s7 per
cent. cared on the s72,o00,0O0 capital
stock. against a.79 per cent. earned on
the same stock in 1914. Total operat-
ing revenues amounted to al,Go6,0l',
as compared with s59,9o6,i6' a year
ago, with net operating revenues of
~sI:,i-4.22s. against SltsYa,I62.
The total income Of the company was
.slS, 4S1 .O4t. against $l5.l76,l4a. There
was paid in dividends during the year
$500, 900. against 100000 IN 1914,
leaving IA surplus for the year OF sl.26O,-
lac, as compared with sl.60i,SG3 Il year
ago. The balance sheet Of the company
shows n profit and loss surplus on June
30. 1873, of stO,99S, ll6, as compa red
with s39,5s7.43i on June 30, 1915,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-07
FOREIGN EXCHANGE ERRATIC.
Rates m England aud France
Firmrr, but other Decline.

Foreign exchange rates on ,;red
Britain aud France We're firincr y-ster-
gay, but exchange ON other large En-.
ropean nations declined f~tactionally.
Demand sterling closed Al i.70i., with
cables al Al, This compares with A.,
for the former and '.7vl. for the batter
ON Tuesdav, Francs wore quoted ut
..7y for checks and 5.7sia for cables,
against a previous close of $40 anI
5.7Si, respectively. Italian lire were
lower at G,2G. against 6.25 on Wednes-
Gay. while ruhles sold down from S4ir
TO 3th
Marks dropped 10 50 for checks and
SSis for cables, They closed on Wednes-
iay At SSl, for the former and s3Hs
for The latter Austrian kronen, which
ave been uu In" decline for several days,
sod dowu TO io,I" yesterday. NJ COM
p9rSd with = previous close of $40.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-07

rLkrCiir.it. MALIEit SIN pursuance,
OF an order Of Honorable John p CONTAIN,
NOTICE IL hereby given to all person.
having claims aeainst Walter S, Fletcher.
late OF Paris. France. deceased. to present
soriber. at Its place Of transactinE busi.
ness. No, ~ Wall street. In The City Of
January next. Dated. New York, the i2th
day Of July 1915. THE EQUITABLE
TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK, Ad-
RAY. PRENTICE 4 ROWLAND. Attorneys
for Administrators 81 Wall St. New York city,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-07
r. L.. to Recall hoy hood.

LAKEWOOD. y. J.. oct. 6~.-Theodore
Roosevelt ma shoe jersey deer this
fall in the woods about Lower Squlu-
KUN. near here, where he went cunning
for small game during his youth.
The Laurel House Gun Cluh has sen
the former President an invitation TO he
it's guest for several days. Deer will he
game on one day OF each week over
part Of the season.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-07
GREAT NECK. Long Island.
ALLABEN. New Yosk.
The MOUNTAIN SCHOOL

800 acres 1900 Il. elevation. In cAtsxi..
para,ory. boarding. for boys . to ~. out
door and winter sports. Diatinctive fea-
tures; Open Air: Inspiration; Training:
Individual help; Character and Personality
Developmsnt. Unique and effective meth.
DDS. Happy NE. ELIAS q. BROWN
"A. n. VI. ~, Director. Aiiaben. n. =.
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Bethlehem Steel vas entirely unar-
fected by the frenZied selling in the
lesser war stocks. 1t advanced 10 a new
high. 401, and was in such sparse supply
On rumors of the new acquisitions Of
properties II Is to make that only 1000
shares We're traded IN.
The big break Came after a preliml-
nary trcinOr of insignificant proportions.
IN. market rested after the first small
drive. \ pail seemed to settle over Il
Tor a time until the big drive broke
looee. under which prices melted away.
Stock Exchange houses which have
done an enormous commission business
had signs posted In their board rooms
early in the morning placing proml-
nently in the eyes OF their customers
the new requirements, Instead of 10 TO
- points margin on some Of the more
modest war brides n - to - on
others the margins were suddenly
Jumped 10 10 per cent. of their market
prices on almost all NJ them. The effect
VA almost instantaneous. Hundreds OF
customers who held war stocks on the
lower margins could not stand the pres
sure. They had been lured into the
stocks by the easy margin when prices
were at che top. and they had To put up
more money now or get out. To get oul
was the only alternative for many.
others who tried to hold on while stocks
~ere ut tho higher prices Of the morning
the running declines OF the afternoon
soon wiped out
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-07
COMMUNICATIONS. New Yerk.
MOUNT PLEASANT ACADEMY.

Founded 1874.
Oldes. military academy In the country ev-
cept West Point, Certificate accepted NJ West
Point and elsewhere. Mount Pleasant Han for
boys under ~. For catalogue and history OF
Centennial Celebration address THE pRIN-
CIPAl. box <Ol, Ossining-o -iiudso4 n. Y.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-07
BANKS AID BEARSIN
RAID ON WAR BRIDES
Gail for Bigger Margins and
More Caution Causes 1850
Point Break.
RAILROADS THE OPPOSITE

h war stocks crashed yesterday un.
Ger the influence of the concerted efforts
n bankers and stock Exchange govern
brs 70 compel greater margins. All
through tho day the market was under
terrific pressure. which reached its great
bst intensity shortly after 2 o'clock. Al
hat time stocks that were booming up
ward a few days ago at prices that
uoked AZ II they never could come down
we're being thrown overheard ut Losses
" from 10 to 50 points from the high
II last week.
n crack was the direct and obvious
result of the campaign Of the bankers
and Stock Exchange governors to re-
strict speculation to the class Of people
h have plenty Of money to handle
their transactions Bankers were not
sniy refusing to loan except on modest
percentages of the market value on
some Of The most spectacular war stocks,
out In some instances they were even
calling loans.
The loan officer Of a big national bank
said that his institution was q calling
loans generally. but where It looked to
De- the better thing to get houses TO sell
their stocks rather than keep nagging at
them for more margin loans were called.
Although he refused to admit that the
banks were In a concerted move through
margin requirements to restrict the spec
ulative craze OF the public he agreed
that he action taken yesterday and on
several days previously amounted to the
same thing.
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When the cracks in some of the popu-
lar war stocks had opened wide there
WAS evidence OF steady buying from
strong financial interests. with the re-
suit that the close was well above the
low prices Of the day. Baldwin Loco
motive. which reached $50 In n sudden
hight that las;ed for fifteen minutes last
week. dropped TO lO9 yesterday. "a loss
Of nearly Is points from the high of the
day. II closed = points higher. Crucible
Steel. whose high OF 1898. was reached
last week.. rushed down tn 79t. yester-
day. a drop Of II points in the day. II
closed a.. points higher. Other heavy
declines were in Lackawanna Steel to
s7a4. a drop of II points from the high
last week Westinghouse to 1875. n de-
cline Of 16i, points from the high Of
Monday American Locomotive to 3?ae.
Il loss Of 10 points from its recent high.
The phenomenon Of the market was
ats discriminating sense. In any ordi-
nary market losses OF this size. in the
opinion OF old stock market observers.
would have created almost panic condi-
tons. There would have been a rush ia
sell every stock on the list. and the drives
of the bear operators against all posi-
lions In the market would ave caused
q general fright.
As ii was only those stocks in which
the speculation has been the most furious
were affected. The railroads and Other
associated stocks which have been lef;
sadly out OF the advances the war in.
dustrials have enjoyed actually gained
They were in demand. Brokers wanted
them to put in their loans with tbs
tsbooed industrials. Spectators who
have patiently held on to them while
watching them lag in the midst of the
wild upward dash Of the industrials re-
fused to sell except at advances. New
York Central made a new high for the
year at 9Ssi, New Haven did likewise
at IS, a gain Of "a points. Pennsyl.
vania at lliia was within ~ OF it's high
for the year. United states Steel. al.
though heavily sold in nearly one-Yuar.
Ter OF a million shares. declined only !.
on the day. at its low of ,6ai was
only 3 points from the high of the year.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-07

Nv UOlR o>E IO>G uiIU,lu
Low fares 20 l. p,ll', -,t.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP GO. sol 5th w. :.
60 TO BERMUDA ny - - HI..'. '>'
Booklets QlEIE' = = ca lNI '
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-07

NEW SPRUCE CABIN INN.
Electric Lights. Steam Heat. COLI, Tennis
Bowling. Garage, Shooting, BOOKLETS.
w J n NJ PRICE. canadeusis. Pa.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-07

ATLANTIC, GULF NI~I i\ull&
sTEN N>IiIP LINES civic
Ward Porto Rico Lines. 80 a.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-07
AUTO SCHOOLS.

Largest and Best school In
YES SIDE Y. : send FOR booklet and
y. ". e. A. Pass to Visit School. Tel. 1920
3I5 W. S,th ~. Col, Special class for women.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-07-29
H>hen CUx%5n2MR IT, >HGeo1
[20 e01Zz2222er C6OZ<2eSS

locks in the center, from forehead to
nape of neck. rolling over the waves
above the ears. as indicated in the
picture, before beginning to make the
compact little braids. Wrap the ends
securely with thread, or bits of very
narrow ribhon--neVer with elastic
which cuts the fine hairs and ruins
the future growth. The little maid
has now two more or less thick pig
tails az either side Of her head. Tie
each pigtail round. AT the end with a
three quarter ward length Of taffota
or MORE ribbon of good width; then
loop the pigtail under and tie again.
close to the head. making big, crisp
butterfly bow. The bows will be enor-
stubby little looped-up braids. but
will not detract from the neat. attract
i've appearance of the coifure-rather
add to its piquant effect.
IL is always rather a pity to braid
naturally curly hair tightly, for
though the braiding Will not destroy
the pretty wave in the tresscs, il will
certainly spoil the hair FOR future curl
ing in loose. lovely ringlets; and any
little girl who has natural curls
should be allowed the full benefit Of
them up TO the time she dons long
dresses and does up" her hair in
womanhood's manner. picturesque
arrangement for naturally curly hair
is suggested in another picture. The
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-07-29
The coquetry OF small girIhood is thu
big hairbow. Two huge, soft
bows hold up thick braids in
neat manner here.

hair Is braided very loosely in ono big,
soft braid Cor part of its length and
the ends are turned over the fingers
to make soft curls. Then the loose
braid is caught up and pinned with
shell pins against the back of the head
in doubled loop, over a big, fat bow
of ribbon. the curls being allowed TO
dangle below the bow and braided
loop.
Very long hair may be braided in
two braids and wound around the
head, coronet fashion. This simple
couture has everything to commend
IL, II is COOL it is neat. it is sirliSh
and IL relieves the little head of a
weight OF braids and pins at the back,
and from the heat of pile OF trosses
on ;he crown. Shell pins. rather small
IN size. should be used To fasten up the
young girls hair, for no chances
should be taksn of splitting the hairs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-07-29

tfy the home. a closely massed bou-
quot OF roses is never as graceful as
a loose cluster, and 1t is no longer
Fashionable to mass flowers for the
table. \ single rose in one of the
tube-like silver or glass vases so pop
ular just now makes an exquisite or
nament for the drawing-room table:
three roses and a bit of asparagus
fern in a tall, slender glass vase will
add charm to the simple dinner table;
or several roses on long stems may
be set in one Of the low glass recep-
taclos which are designed to stand il
a bowl of water. Any low cut glass
bowl will answer. and the glass recep.
taclc should be submerged in thu
water. a few rose petals floating in
the bowl will add to the artistic eff.