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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-20
70 BRANCHES ADDED
TO NATIONAL BANK.
Chatham and Phenix Opens
Greater To-day With Sys-
TEN of Institutions.
LEADS WITH NEW IDEA

When the Chatham and Phenix Ma
tional a opens its doors this morning
IL will be the first national bank to Ave
branches in the same city and State in
which the parent institution Ia located.
This was accomplished by the president.
Louis @. Kaufman. through The ma
tionalizing of the Century Bank and Its
branches and the absorption of the Gen.
tury National into the Chatham and
Phenix.
This is the most important banking
operation since the organization OF ma
tional banks said Mr.. Kaufman yes
terday. THE Government has given US
the privilege of operating branches un-
der a Government charter. with one
head bank, one board of directors. one
stock control, one set of officers and
thirteen national banks, something
which was thought impossible hereto
fore by bankers.
"a week ago we n~ationalized tho
twelve Century banks n yesterday they
were absorbed by the Chatham and
Phenix under the direction Of the Comp
troller Of the Currency. II is the first
time that a national bank has es-
tablished domestic branches, and the
first time a State bank has become ma
! tionalized n continued its domestic
branches.
The system h convenient and facili-
tates business for the customer. and will
undoubtedly be followed throughout the
country"
When Mr.. Kaufman started on his
career OF consolidation five years ago
the Chatham and Phonix had deposits
of $500, 900. To-day II has deposits OF
$50, 900. 900.
The officers OF the bank will remain the
same. c. S. Mitchell and George Kennedy.
who were vice-presidents of the Century.
being retained in that capacity In the
new bank.
Louis G. Kaufman IL one of the
| youngest bankers in New York. He was
born at Marquette. Mich. in 1872. and
in 1891 became a messenger In the Mar
quette County Savings Bank. In 1906.
when a director Of the institution, he
was promoted from the vice-presidepcy
to the presidency OF the First National
Bank of Marquette. -Four years later he
came to New York. retaining his Mar
quette financial position. He lives at
the Carlton House in winter and at
Short Hills. y. J., in summer.
Among the directors OF the enlarged
| Chatham and Phenix Bank are August
Belmont. Pierre $. du Pont. President
+. n. Underwood of the Erie. Horace +.
| Andrews, Daniel J. Carroll. s. :. Childs,
]. VI. Coward. II. l.. Crawford, Ellis p.
Earle, William 4. Gillespie, G. VI. Hard,
Frank J. Heaney. Parmely W. Herrick.
X. II. Higgins. II. S. Hotchkiss. Frank
X. Lawrence. T.. F.. LOOMS, Waldo II.
Marshall. c. II. Matthgc, 4. NJ Napier,
John Ringing, Henry Rawley. Oscar
Scherer. t.dward Shcarson. :. IL steele,
J. +. Talcott. :. Il. Thorne, II. \. Wealth
erbee and Samuel We'll.
go far as | know, no other national
banks in New York are considering fol-
lowing our example. because few of
them have understood that such "A step
could be taken under the statutes. OF
course. | do not know what they may
plan when they see what the Chatham
and Phenix his done" said Mr.. kaut'
man yesterday.
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TO TALK ON U. S. AFTER WAR
e. A.. FiIene of Boston VIII Adj
dress Providence Business Men.

PROVIDENCE, II. l.. Sept. l9.-Edward
4. Flene Of Boston will address the
members of the Providence Chamber OF
Commerce on The Economic Conditions
After the War and Their Effects Upon
American Business at a meeting in the
Narragansett Hotel next Wednesday.
Several months ago Mr.. Filene was ap-
pointed chairman OF a committee OF the
Chamber OF Commerce OF the United
States 10 consider this subject and
recommend a plan for influencing the
settlement OF the war in such a way as
TO cuntrol these conditions for the bene-
ut Of American business. The report OF
the committee has been submitted TO tho
directors of the national chamber and Is
soon to he made the basis of a referen-
dunn to its membership.
Since the beginning of hostilities Mr..
Filcne has toured several OF tho coun-
tries OF Europe most affected by the
war. lie is also familiar with the in
dustrial and business affairs Of the
United States, and particularly OF New
England.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-20
CANAL BONDS, OR DIRECT TAXI
Voters Asked to support Proposal
for 7,OOO,OOO I~ue.

An appeal to voters to support the
proposal to issue s27. 900. 900 in bonds
for the early completion of the State
barge anal has been issued in circular
{, rm by the sub-eNcCutivc committee OF
the State Committee on Canal Refer
eudum.
"If the proposition is lost in Novem-
her, says the circular. the Legisla-
ture will be in duty bound to impose
a direct tax to raise his FUND and every
citizen will he at once Affected to the
dotriment Of his purse. This S27, 00O,-
OO0 is required through these causes {:
Increase In lock capacity. cost for rail-
road bridges which the courts have de-
cided the state must provide. awards
by the courts for damage claims, RI
parian rights and additional land re-
CURED
New Workers signing the appeal are
r. y. c. Smith, chairman Charles +.
MacIean. T.. r. Carhart. Frank Brat
nard, Frank $. Gardner. Eugene IL.
O~u,erbridge and Nelson j. Killmer.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-20
D IN MEXICO CITY.
Traffic Resumed and Public Eating
stations EstsbIished.

The Improvement of general condi-
tons at Mexico city since the occupa-
ton Of the capital by Constituitonalist
troops Is described in a telegram re-
ceived to-day by the Constitutionallst
consulate at New York from Rafael
Martinez Of the Y. NJ. c.. A. at Mexico
city. as follows:
ION request OF a group OF young men
belonging to the Young Mems Christian
Association | am sending the following
as an act of justice and in order to IL
lustrate 10 the American people the true
situation in Mexico. We wish to de-
clare that since the Constitutionalist
forces occupied this city complete order
has been restored.
"A decree of amnesty has been issued.
Of which many of the opposing groups
have taken advantage. s"urrendcring
their arms. A registration bureau for
generals and other ex-Federal officers
has been opened and more han 1000 of
them have been registered. They re-
ceive half OF their former salaries until
their services shall be utilized. which
will be as soon as the national army
can be r~eorganized.
Ample guarantees are being given
to both citizens and foreigners. An
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-20
LOOK FOR CARRANZA'S
RECOGNITION THIS YEAR
Washington Officials Privately Admit That He Now
Seems Entitled to 1t, but a Decision
Is Reserved.

public services, such as electric light
and tramways all over the city and
suburbs, and taxicabs. &C. have been
reestablished. All business houses have
reopened their offices and stores. Traf-
fc has been resumed to different parts
Of the republic, including Vera Cruz n
Laredo.
The service to the latter point Is
Irregular on account of the temporary
shortage OF equipment. As n result OF
this resumption OF traffic the situation
has improved considerably in different
parts OF the city. Public eating stations
have been established. supported by the
Constitutionalist Government, as well as
special stores where groceries are being
sold at reduced prices.
This has resulted in a great reduc-
ton in prices. materially improving the
condition OF the poorer classes. There
Is a notable feeling of confidence in the
city"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-20
FRANCE WANTS OUR
Pig IRON FOR SHELLS
Thinner Wall Leaves Larger
Chamber for Explosives
German Idea.

An interesting report Is in circulation
the French Government is prepar-
ing to make cast iron as we'll as steel
shells. The iron casting, II is asserted.
permits a thinner wall and Consequently
a larger chamber for the explosives. To
meet this demand preparations are be-
ing made, II Is said, to purchase pig
iron In this country. The information
comes through some Of the foreign OFF,
GERS connected with the artillery service.
The idea did not originate in France.
according to these reports. 1t is simply
a move to meet the Germans, who have
already put this kind Of shell into SER
vice.
The United States Government will re-
ceive bids on November II for the con-
struction OF two battleships and sixteen
submarine boats. The battleships. 1t IL
estimated, will require $4,000 to $4,000
tons OF structural M armor plate. Each
Of the submarine boats will require about
$50 tons OF steel plates, or a total Of
1000 tons
The steel fabricating shops booked or
ders last week for about 20, 1000 tons OF
steel shapes to he used in the construc-
ton of bridges and buildings. II is es-
tliflhteU tnat the Nalue IL ~, ZNU, UNN..
Among the more recent contracts pla ccd
is one for 900 tons for a war Industrial
building to be constructed on Curtis Bay,
Maryland. George A. Fuller has the
general contract and has placed the order
for the steel with Dietrich Bros. OF Balti-
more. The National Bridge Company
has taken a contract for $50 tons OF
shapes for the Cornelius Vanderbilt
residence, New YORK. city. George \. Just
recently secured the contract for 400
tons of steel for the Friar Club to be
built on West Forty-eighth street. The
F.. A. l.. Construction Company has given
n contract for 500 tons of steel for the
Levy apartment at Eighty-first street
and Park avenue TO the Hay Foundry
and Iron Company. The capacity OF
the foundry has been sold for the bal
ance OF this year. Snare & Triest have
submitted the lowest bid on 1000 tons OF
steel for the construction OF the Thirtieth
street pier in Brooklyn.
The Bethlehem Steel Company is pre-
pairing plans and specifications for addi-
tional plant extension at South Bethle-
hem. which will call for several thou
sand ton OF structural steel. A storp
and Office building to be constructed at
Broadway and Canal streets will call
for 800 tons of steel.
Rumors persist that the New York
Central railroad company has reserved
space with the Lacka wanna Steel Com
pany for the rolling of a large ton
nag OF rails for next years delivery.
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but the officials Of the New York Cen
trail have not yet determined the ex-
act tonnage to be purchased for 1915. A
few additional supplementary rail som
tracts have been placed for this years
delivery.
The United States Steel Corporation
schedules OF operation last week called
for about 95 to SO per cent. of total
ingot capacity. but the actual performance
is understood to have been greater. Dur
ing the preceding week, because of the
labor holiday. average operations were
reduced to 90 per cent. Early IN the
month operations were as close as pos
sible to full capacity. The average OPP
erations In August were approximately
90 per cent, and at no time during the
month were operations below - per cent.
on the basis of SO per cent. the output
of steel ingots was 1,56O,OOO tons a
month.
The erratic prices for spelter, inclden-
tai to the European war. have worked
havoc in the ~galvanizers' trade OF this
country. Manufacturers of steel sheets
report that there Is a better dem md for
black and blue annealed sheets. but the
buying of galvanized sheets has fallen
Off very heavily, due to the high and ir-
regular prices prevailing during the last
few months. The latter. of course, are
due TO the sudden and wide fluctuations
In prices for spelter. Spelter is CONNER
cial zinc. II is not only used by gall
vanizers but is essential to brass manu-
~facturers, brass being an alloy of sop
per and spelter. Consumers OF steel
sheets wherever possible have been using
substitutes. such as terne plate. painted
and lead sheets, for the galvanized prod
uct usually given the preference.
The United Steel Company OF Canton,
Ohio, recently closed a contract for 10000
tons of basic iron at $14.50 n ton with
n valley furnace for November and De-
cember shipment. An Eastern Pennsyl-
vania plate mill Is reported to have
taken 10000 tons of basic for shipment
over the first half Of 1916 from a West
ern furnace at SIS n ton at maker's
furnace. pittsburg reports sales OF
1900 tons OF basic iron at S14.75 a ton
for shipment over the last quarter of
1919
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-20
WANTS DEVIL OUT OF PEws.
New Pastor of Rutgers Church
Pleads for brave Men.

\ plea for men brave enough 20 at
tack the devil seated in the church
pew" was made by tho Rev, Daniel Rus
sell in his opening sermon as pastor OF
tee Rutgers Presbyterian Church, Bread
way and Seventl third street. yesterday
morning.
Rutgers Church had been without a
pastor for two years. u there wac talk
Of selling the property until IL was de-
cided TO bring the Rev. Mr.. Russell from
the Presbyterian church at ~lrvington,
which Mrs. Finley ! shepard attends.
Before going TO lrvinGtoN, Mr.. Russell
was a pastor in Hirlsm.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-20
16 IN AUTOS NEAR DEATH.
Sightseeing Car Rnd Two small
Machines In Cycle OF Accidents.

Eco HARBoR, y. j.. Sept. l9-The
lives OF sixteen persons were imperilled
and one man was seriously injured in a
curious combination OF automobile acci-
dents here this afternoon.
A small car driven by Harry Mathis
OF New Gretna struck a large sight
seeing car, which Immediately ran into
a ditch. Both machines were badly
damaged and the fourteen persons in the
large car were shaker up, but 10 n
was badly hurt,
Frederick Lessman CHANGED along and
alighted to render what aid he could,
when a fourth car, driven by a negro.
crashed into his machine. The negro
was thrown from his automobile beneath
the car which he a struck and was
rendered unconscious. He was tak0 to
a hospital, where II was said he will
probably recover The negro's machine
was demolished and Lessman's Jared
little better.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-20

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19.-Omcials OF
the Administration profess to be oonf-
dent that a provisional government will
be established in Mexico long before
Congress assemblies in December.
The authorities here say privately that
at this time It looks as IL the Carranza
government Is entitled to recognition by
the United States and the other Ameri-
can Powers. but they deny that a de-
cision to this effect has been reached.
Recent advices to the State DEPART
ment indicate that the C~arranzistas
have been making great progress in a
military way In recent months. On the
other hand. IL Is declared that the VIII
listas are gradually losing strength and
That when the time comes in October for
the Pan-American conference to
consideration of the Mexican situation
Carranza will have gained such a po-
sition of supremacy as practically to
force the American Powers to recognize
him.
Some officials suggested to-day that a
radical change in the situation might be
effected within the next three weeks. II
was pointed out hat In n despatch
printed in THE sun to-day mention was
made of a battle between C~arrnzistas
and Villistas eighteen miles from Mexico
city.
The officials conversant with Mexican
affairs suggested that the presence of
Nillistas in such close proximity to Mex
leo city tended to support the contention
made in some quarters that Carranza
has not gained the Roadway that has
been represented In his behalf.
NilliStaS here dwell with ennhaaia IN
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-20
MOSS CANDIDACY STARTS ROW.
Tenth Assembly District Election
Captain Asked to Resign.

The candidacy of Frank Moss for Dis
trict Attorney has raised a row in the
Tenth Assembly district, and James
Mason. a Republican election captain.
has been asked to resign because of his
activities in Moss's behalf.
Before District Attorney Perkins was
designated as the Republican candidate
Mason was circulating petitions on be-
half OF Moss in his district, and after
Perkins was nominated Mason refused
To do the same for him because. as he
put IL his district was all signed up
for Moss
The result Of his activities, according
to a statement sent out from the Moss
headquarters. was that Mason was re-
lucsted TO resign because of his up
holding a movement which was looked
upon as "anti-organiZation."
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-20
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MOVES
Central Congregation In New
Place of Worship.

The congregation Of the Central
Presbyterian Church gathered yester-
day for the first time In its new place OF
worship. the building at Madison ave-
nue. and Fifty-seventh street formerly
used by the Madison Avenue Reformed
congregation.
The building has been entirely re-
modelled and redecoratcd at a cost OF
si0.0 600. The interior decorating was
lone under the direction of Louis C.
Tiffany. A mural painting. The Holy
city" by Spencer Baird Nichols. is back
OF the pulpit.
TIL Central Presbyterian Church was
founded in lS22. Until yesterday II &C.
cupied n building in West Fifty-seventh
street just east Of Broadway. which it
had moved. stone by stone, from Nine
,eenth street and Fifth avenue in the
early '1Os.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-20
Finds Lawyer in Bible.

The BIT. did not arrive, however, until
after Miss Smedley had sen out invita-
tons to many OF her friends on Feb
ruary - last. inviting them to attend
q dinner of rejoicing wei her court
triumph. At this dinner Miss Smedley
made a little speech stating that she
opened the Bible in the hour OF her
defeat and read in the Book OF John :
''rhere was n man sent from God whose
name was John"
II believed she added. that I had
at last found an attorney who would
he painstaking n honest. So | pinned
my faith on John $. Wise. Jr."
After Mr.. Wise sent in his bill. the
Nled papers show. Miss Smedley re-
Jccted it. She contends that he agreed
Ia do all the work he a performed
for a smaller fee. At the present time
he holds $4,000 OF her funds, on which
he claims a lien. Miss Smedley has the
remainder OF the securities.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-20
A NEW ST. GREGORY'S.
Bishop Mundelein Lays Corner
stone OF Brooklyn Church.

The cornerstone Of st. Gregory's
Roman Catholic Church. Brooklyn ave-
nue. and st Johns place. Brooklyn. was
laid yesterday afternoon by Bishop
Mundelein. The sermon was preached
by the Rev. John l.. Belford, rector Of
the Church OF the Nativity.
Bishop Mundelein In placing the stone
praised the congregation Of 81. Greg
ory's for its zeal In aiding the Rev.
Maurice Fitzgerald. rector, in his strug-
gle to get a new ediice to replace the
temporary structure In which services
have been held since 1905. The new
church will rank among the finest In
the Brooklyn diocese and will be model
at Rome.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-20
Jersey students Are Honored.

TROY, Sept. ls.-At the first meeting
OF the freshman class OF the Rensselaer,
Polytechnic Institute held here yester-
day at the Union Club J. Ralph Bid
we'll Carter OF Haworth, N. j., was
elected vice-president OF his GLASS and
CLIFFORD G. Ewing OF Westfield. N. j.,
was elected manager of the GLASS foot
ball team. w. T. Powers OF Troy was
elected president n Grant II. Burrows
OF Boston was elected treasures.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-20
GOLD WEDGE.
Carranza's Latest Decree Causes
Much Comment.
Special Gable Despatch 10 The sus

opec'uI VuUIt DespdIcN 70 The Sun.
VERA CRUZ. Sept. l9.-The Vera Cruz
government of First Chief Carranza Is
now composed of himself and his Sec
rotary of Finance, Rafael Nieto, all the
other Ministers and Deputy Ministers
having gone to Mexico city.
The latest decree, providing for the
part payment Of duties on imports in
gold coin, has caused considerable COM
ment in financial and commercial circles.
II Is believed that Mexico may adopt
the gold standard eventually as a means
OF establishing stability In finances.
The First Chief received a telegraphic
report to-day that Gen. Lucio Blanco
has been taken prisoner by the forces
of Gen. Obregon.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-20
BIBLE SENT LAWYER
SUES TOMBS ANGEL
John s. Wise, Jr., Asks Court
to Name Fee Due From
Miss Mary Smedley.
SAVED LAMPORT STOCKS

suprcme Court Justice Cohalan will
No asked to-day TO decide how much
y, a fee John s. Wise, Jr.. is entitled
n for winning $4,000 worth Of securi-
tics and performing other services for
Miss Mary Clementine Smedley. Miss
smedley and her sister, Matilda Smed-
low. live at the Great Northern Hotel.
Miss Mary Smedley was ordered served
with the summons in the case by mall.
nc she exhausted three process servers
who tried TO reach her personally.
Mary Clementine Smedley, once called
che "Tombs Angel for b~efriending Bar
bara Aub. acted as companion and nurse
for Hiram p. Lamport, a Brooklyn fire
insurance president, who organized the
Continental Fire Insurance Company.
After his death she claimed $4,000 and
the residue OF his large estate under his
will.
Lamport VIII Is Broken.
The will was contested by relatives OF
Lamport, who charged Miss Smedley with
undvlv influencing the execution OF the
will at a time when Papa Lamport."
rs she called him, wa feeble. The con.
test was successful and the will broken.
These same relatives then attacked
The transfer OF Chemical National Bank
stock worth about $4,000 to Miss smed-
lev prior to Mr.. Lamport's death. His
kin charged Miss Smedley with getting
these securities through undue influence
and Justice Blanchard in the supreme
Court upheld the charge.
Il was at this point in the litigation,
NJ Wise declares in his application to
have his fee FOR services fixed at $25.-
600. that Miss Smedley came to his
office. He took what he then regarded
as a forlorn hope. and on appeal to
the Appellate Division of the Supreme
Court succeeded In having the Blanch-
ard Judgment reversed. The Appellate
Division decided Miss Smedley might
Keep the securities. and the Court OF
.Appcals sustained the Appellate Divi'
sion. NJ. Wise was victor in both the
higher courts and sent in q bill for
$4,000.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-09-20
ALSO IN OCTOBER

A Man Has ~ Girls "Wished'' on Him, and He
Tells What They Did to Him and What He Did With
Them. 1t is funny.
Why Black and Tan are the True Colors of the
Clergyman. Do You Know?
A Smart, Up-to-Date, Fashionable New York Girl
Allows Her Private Diary to be Published. 1t is GER
tainly "Snappy."
The Cairo bulletin., 1915-01-22
GREAT SHAKESpEAREAN
PLAY "0TEEIL0" AT GEM
TODAY AND TONIGHT

One Of Shakcspeare's greatest
plays "C1hello, the Moor Of Venice
will be produced in motion pictures
ut the Gem theater this afternoon
and tonight This will be a great
opportunity for all to witness one OF
the master plays OF the legitimate.
What will be even more interestin ;
that the regular stage production is
the fact that all The scenes viii he
actual, taken in Venice itself.
which Is net possible in any other
way than in the motion pictures.
The costumes are beautiful in this
production
The play Will be given IN nye
parts This production is in aolors
and as near to nature in tintings as
possible The films are from the
General Film Company and the
photos We're taken in Venice Italy.
by the Photo Drama Company, Of
Turin. italy.
The Cairo bulletin., 1915-01-22
ADJUSTMENTS
ARCADE THFATER GIVES
THE Plum TREE" FEATURING
FRANCIS x. BUsHNAN TODAY

The PLAN Tree" will be given at
the Arcade theater this afternoon
end tonight in three parts in which
is featured Francis X. Bushman. II
is produced in conjunction with the
complete prize Mystery story
published in the Ladies' World. A
Nitazroph special feature with
James Morrison, George Cooper and
Dorothy Kelly, in saved From a
Life of Crime. in two acts. An
Edison comedy William WadswortE
in wood Re Webb Goes Snipe
Hunting"
The above six reels OF excellent
pictures makes an entertainment Of
UT usual interest.
The Cairo bulletin., 1915-01-22
Scott and Hia Secretary.

Sir Walter SCOTS amanuensis am
much esteemed friend, Willy Laidlaw
often found it difficult to keep up with
Che rapidity Of his diction, though Oh
one occasion, having to wait for a sec
3sd or two, he said Come, get on,
ard was answered "Oh. aye. it is
very easy for you, Willy, to say Ger
on but you forget | have every word
70 spin out of my braln."-T. P's
&@eeat, London