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The Washington herald., 1916-06-16
SLOW day ON
EXCHANGE HERE
'C. & P. Telephone Officials
Admit Company Plans to-
Absorb Small Lines.

ACTIVITY WcIll oOWn dltlOsI 10
nothing at yesterdays session Of the stock
exchange. Four bond sales and stock
sales aggregating 2 6-10 shares comprised
the total record, despite the chance of
accumulation OF orders over the Flag
Day recess.
Telephone Merger Under Way.
and Potomac Telephone Company may ac-
quire a number of smaller telephone lines
in nearby Virginia counties were admitted
by officials of the company yesterday. It
was declared that negotiations are now
pending for the purchase OF the Falls
Church Telephone and Telegraph Com
pany, and the Leesburg Telephone Com
pany NJ. E. Church is sole owner Of
the first named company and largely in
terested in the second The two lines
have about 1000 subscribers. D. S. Por-
ter. division manager of the Chesapeake
and Potomac here yesterday made the fol-
lowing statement:
The Independent Telephone Company
at Alexandria is a competing company
at that point, and is not under considera-
ton for requirement by the Bell inter-
ests
The Falls Church Telephone and Tel
egraph Company and the Leesburg Tel
ephone Company are independently own
ed, but are not competing companies.
They have for many years had connect
ing arrangements with the Bell Company
and have been a part of the Bell family
through these connections
Negotiations for the purchase of the
Falls Church Telephone and Telegraph
Company and the Leesburg Telephone
Company by the Chesapeake and Poto-
mac Telephone Company, OF Virginia,
have been under way. but have not ac-
tually been consummated."
The Washington herald., 1916-06-16
NEW YORK CURB MARKET,

New York. June 5.-Stock Of the stutz Motor
Corporation traded IN on the Broad Street curb
Or the drst time today transactions being made at
3 70 90.
hzthodion Brouze preferred responded 70 prospects
increased foreign orders with display Of strength
and advanced on active tradinl from = to 2. This
tocS was the most prominent feature during the
peatsr part of the day.
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MacKay Company Incorporated.

Articles Of Incorporation for the Rob-
ert E. MacKay Company, capitalized at
$1,000 were filed in District Supreme
Court yesterday by Robert E. MacKay,
Edward W. Minte and Joel G. Mcmahon.
The incorporators intend to engage in the
contracting business at 80 Thirteenth
street northwest
The Washington herald., 1916-06-16
BEST FINANCIAL PAGE IN WASHINGTON

SsB; broilers other nearly Weighing ,.s pounds 70
The p.ir. 4oals broilers nearby, larger dies a5sa
Ducks nearby. sprips. ZxZs. Squabs per dozen
white weighing II to L pounds, per doz 4soas 90;
white, weighing to 10 pounds per doa- asss4-so;
white, weighing pounds, per doz 3.0oa34o; do,
do, pounds, per doz., 25h2.75; do, do, 6ssls
pounds. per doz.. i7sazoo; DARK S.soa2oo; snan
and No. 2 5Allo
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BOSTON STOCK MARKET.

Boston, Mass. June 5-rhe market maintained
activity and broad advance In West Indies Steam
ship some 1900 shares OF the common selling this
morning with 81 rise, to sss, later 67I Preferred
sold exdiTidend up to 9a.. later So There were
some moderate gains in coppers, but general list
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WASHINGTON STOCK EXCHANGE
Furnhhcd by w. b. BIbb. 4 Co.

Norfolk and Washinstou> Steamboat S., 500 at
io5y
Potomac Electric Consolidated S. 81 900 At lolk
s., 900 at l0lh.
Graphophone pfd, $40 at 10. at Is.
After call:
Capital Traction s. 500 at lB
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The Safest Investments

Ar. tho~. that Do not nuct1.t< durns tll
turped condition, o. ID. money o. stocf mar
ket1 FIrt d-ed o, trust potss ttrst nor,-
r1resl veil secIrvd o. real ,ss1ts IN The DE-
t-1ct Of Columbia opns1tuts ''Eilt-edss' tn
resnents They DO not depspd upon The
financial r-~po<fhlity Of iD0vidusls Or cor
po-sticns foS their st.alit, and .rs sueups
frun TAXATION 40 pceouhl prvp-y We can
supply such investments IN snouuts from $50
upv,rd- Send foT bpoSlet "CoscsrninS Loan.
.nd Ir-~-nera
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s-A--a-l
New York

Middhng. SIS; yesterday, as2 Sales, 5000 bal
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PHILADELPHIA PRODUCE

'EIdividend
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-29

American evidences of good WILL good faith good pur
oses At their total value. Proof has been abundant
md sbsoIute The Americans have scrupulouSly re-
paded Mexcos sovereignty and respected her feelings
Not in single instance, since the military expedition
entered Mexico have the Americans committed an ag
gressive act upon any Mexicans except those already
outIawed bv the Mexican government Unfortunately
- has been necessary in few to take defensive
action when Carrancsta forces failed IN their duty
It is TO be hoped that the American government
will mot recede one inch from the position that it is
in dutv hound to carry out to successful issue the
aim of the military expedition which has entered upon
the emil of northern Mexico Gen. 0bregOn has it in his
mower 70 expedte the fulfment of this AIM and thus
to shorten the time of the American occupation. But
if he adopts course calculated to lead to conviction
that Carrancstas will depart from a policy of nom
interference only to adopt course CT hostility, ne VIII
indeed be taking upon himself the responsibility Of
decision of gravest import to Mexico of the present
and the future.
The essential right of the course of the American
government in this connection need not even be dis
cussed We know that the successful tulhment OF a
policy of efectua policing in the northern states would
make for Mexicos stability, peace safety, and quicker
recovery We know this, and the MexcanS probably
also know it, though for political reasons they may
hesitate admit it for fear OF Ill effect on domestic
adjustments already delicate enough.
Gen 0bregOns real problem is to meet the American
views in reasonable and friendly way and at the
same time avoid giving his people the impression
that he has weakened or failed to uphold Mexco's
rights He has a very hard problem before him He is
man of exceptional intelligence considerable experience
and no little tact He is also political figure and
must retain his appearance of dominating the situation
if he is to retain the support of his own people
The United States must not waver or cOncede main
points The United States afford to yield on all
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-29
Ireland In Turmoil

Irelsnd's perpetuaI upriseIs choose CURIOUS e lOL
their Latest outbreak when Britain mas lOOoUOO OF
5oo mn men under ar1ns on her nome SOIL any OF
which trooDs can be readily used to put down IevO IN
Ireland In the nature of things, England VIII De IN
lined to deal more drasticaly with rebellion at TINS
time than She would be in ordinary and unWaIKe times
The national existence the defence OF tne reaim'
aDan5s not on keeDinV Ireland contented Just now,
bF on ieng things steady the surface, IN keeping
the industries of the islands in good WORKING order
and in keeping Germans from worklns IIsIeI aniCns
the home popnatiou The wonder that the directing
heads of the British government nave iiOeu INT 1iiH
disturbance to 90 so far as II mas . -, e..
The situation is annoying, on an extensive sCale II
is serious especially if it be aHo"eu u sPledu 50
as to engage considerable numoer Vi Imperial Ioops
But that it has any large bearing On tne ultimate Io1
tunes of the empire in tins war does NOT aI present
appear England cannot afford TO make CONCESSIONS
under this sort of PRESSURE and 1t IS ProDaoe tnat the
net effect of the revolt will be to postpone sui 1urther
the real emancipation of reand from the more oPPres
sive features of extra-terntonal rule
Germany unlikely to divert any considerable part
of her military or naval force to so oOuDtfu project
as the separation of ireland from the empire This was
Easements idea he believed that the balance of power
in Furope and consequently the peace of Europe, could
never be established until Ireland should be separate
state under German protection His idea that this
alone would keep England in her place and limit her
naval power to what reasonably might belong to her
But as matter of fact it appears that England, with
a German state between her and the Atlantic, would
be in A perpe4ual state of war, never feeling for
moment safe from aggression, and compelled to main
tain army and navy at war strength continually.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-29
CLEVER DANCING
BY HIGH PUPILS
Entertainment Friday Night
Proves Surprise By It's
Clever Features.

FL Pasoans who did not go to the
high school entertainment Friday night
missed one of the cleverest exhibitions
of fancy dancing that il cen FL
Paso's good fortune to witness.
The entertainment was given for the
purpose of raising a fund to SEND the
Ell Paso representatives to the annual
interschoIastic meet in Austin. and con-
sisted of three parts, a concert by the
orchestra, a dansant by the girls phys
ical training classes of the school. and
a melodrama of the Spanish American
war period. The three parts were good.
but the dansant was the big hit of the
evening. Every detail Of the arrange
ments for this scene was perfected to
an amazing degree, and the perform
ance, while strictly by amateurs. was
on a par with professional work of the
highest standard. There was not
moment of dullness and the scene went
with a snap. each feature being an adj
ditional and delightful surprise.
Stage Setting Cleyerly Arranged.
The stage setting was the work Of
Maurice Blumenthal, one of the stu
dents. 1t was a most attractive gar
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-29
Short Snatches From Everywhere

By this time Mr.. Lorimer should know by heart the
stirring story of his life.-Chicago News
Mr. Bryan is passing through OF his leanest
and dryest periOds-Springfeld Republican
Michigan has reason to be extremely jealous OF the
picturesque aspects of Nebraksa pOlitics-NeW YORK
Sun.
Carranza should explained the Parral incident
by suggesting that troops struck mine--BrooN-
lyn Eagle.
Perhaps the secretary Of viii also be known
Cf the troops withdrawn, as Home-run BAKER
Boston Advertiser
Men may not understand women. but they should
understand them well enough not to start an aIsu-
ment-AtchsOn Globe.
Some Of those translations from Mister Carranza's
notes smack too much of Spanish idion 10 De good
English-BUffalO Times.
Don't marry an old flame with the expectation
that will crawl of cold morning and coal up
the furnace-Chicago News.
Judging from his Turkish and Austrian "incubuses."
might impression the kaiser had an Idea he
a carry all philadelphia Inquirer
1t is hard to understand why Nebraska should favor
great pacifist in Henry Ford and turn down an
other great pacifist in Mr.. Bryan-Boston Globe
The British empire looks to Kut-el-Amara as
once looked to Ladysmith and prayer is that
the of the siege may be the same-Toronto Mail
and Empire.
German crown princes failure at Verdun. If Verdun
been captured would Won Haeseler have received
the credt2-New York Sun
In view Of the outcome OF the fight at Parral to
anybody a Mexican il would seem to be matter
OF wise discretion keep away from those Of
Pershing's-LOs Angeles Tribune
The papers seized by representatives OF the United
States government when they arrested Wolf Igel
should means be returned to him-after they
have been carefully coped-Washington Herald.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-29
One Man Top Stimulates The Sale OF Bibles
After Trying To Raise One, Man Needs Religion

woke levity in the breast Of an ungodly
neighbOr.
After the one-man top has been eX-
posed to the rain and sun for a few
weeks, it begins to shrink at the rate
of four knots a day, after which it is
taken down on the instalment plan and
laid to rest in a neat rubber envelope.
Anybody who is not blind in both eyes
and totally paralyzed from his hips
upward can do this in an hour and a
half. without taking off nearly all OF
his clothes. Tt is a very simple opera
tion, a good deal like remOdeling barn
into a bungalow.
The one-man top can be put up with
the utmost ease by holding a house
party and enlisting the services Of the
male guests who have taken a course
in civil engineering. 1t can also be
done at the garage by four stout me-
chanics who are familiar with the
house moving trade. Every once in
while, however, some simple minded
automobile purchaser will tackle the
Job singIehanded, and shortly after
ward viii retire to the bath room gilt
tering with perspiratiOn. on still
hunt for the arnica bottle.
The One-man top would be more
highly thought of if it could be put up
without a plumbers license
protected by Adams Newspaper Servicel
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-29
nLAME WHERE II BELONGS.

Deming, y. NJ April ".
Editor FL PasO Herald;
One day as I was walking through
the park I saw a shabby young man
sitting on a bench. He was holding
his chin In his hands and staring in
tcntly at nothing. Tt was obvious that
he was sinking into the very depths
Of dependency. AS 1 passed just BE-
hind him. I heard him mutter.
Hang IL ALI What's the use or try
ing2 NObodyn give me chance.
curse my lucki Curse them all. The
whole worlds against me"
It used to say that, too, young man.
/ said, laying my hand on his shoulder.
He jumped up and faced me. He
was embarrassed and wanted to turn
Wait a moment-tn tell you
something"
IT suppose you want TO hand me
some advice" he said srimly.
NO, my boy. not exactly. ] only
want to depict for your benefit a
little scene, in which I played a very
prominent part. This scene is 25 years
old but il is still very plain and
very real Sit down." I invited.
When we were seated, ] began:
zone day, many years ago, en-
tered an office and asked for work.
The old fellow surveyed me calmly
then told me he had nothing for me
to do. AS ] walked toward the door,
dazed with hunger and disappointment,
] muttered; Nobody'u give me
chance. The whole worlds against
me-
The old fellow struck his fist on
his desk and yelled.
You young conceited scoundrell
the world doesn't know you're alive.
Why, I bet you million dollars that
il you'd die right now. nobody'd miss
YOU! Even your own folks could get
along without yOui
OF course nobody's going to give
YOU a chance. he pursued. but not
quite so loudly. People are not Civ
ing anything away nowadays. II you
want a chance, you'll have to find IL
and if you want to keep it. you'll
have to hold onto il with all your
strength.
know your kind. You 90 around
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-29
Thatcher. ~. AprII p

Thatcher. Ariz., April p.
Editor ri paso Herald;
The present strained relations with
the German empire make it about time
that the people Of the country be heard
from. u may be that there are many
very pertinent conditions that we, lay
members. are not acquainted with, but
from my point Of view, the United
States has not been and is not at pres
eut neutral, this applies to both ad-
ministration officers and citizens
II we were neutral and insisted as
vigorously that the entente powers OBJ
serve the rules of international law
as we have that the central powers OBJ
serve them. we would thereby solve all
serious questions Of dispute.
To break diplomatic relations can
serve no good purpose except to con-
serve the supply Of note paper
To make war on Germany and the
central powers OF present differences
viii very seriously affect the feeling
Of the citizens Of United States who are
honestly and earnestly divided in their
sympathies A blunder Of an admins
TRAITOR. in an exchange Of notes. is not
sufficient to unite the feelings OF peo-
pie nor to justify a war
Germany has nothing that we want
and ! doubt n England would be will
ing TO cede Canada to US as a price OF
assistance.
The honor Of the United States is not
at stake. but only the threat OF an Of
fetal who was trying to be neutral
when he was not really So
II it should come to a matter Of de-
tending the United states. I believe
that even the hyphenated citizens would
be found loyal to the core. II is too
much to expect them TO feel that the
present dispute is sufficient to sever
their love for the land Of their fathers.
The matters at issue are not interpreted
alike even by the leading statesmen
Of the country. II the duty Of the
United States was clear. there would
exist no such difference OF opinion.
J. II. Larson
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-29

n MEXICO'S fate for the present time at least hangs
NH largely on the result of the conference now in
Ava session between military representatives of the
two governments. Mexican ENJOYS should not for
moment lose sight of the fact that what is to be de-
erined at this conference is not Americas policy, but
Mexicos policy The choice is hers to choose as she
American policy may temporarily hinder, but 1t cannot
prevent the working out of that policy
Mexico must not presume too much or too long on
the almost inexhaustibe good nature OF the American
people The Americans patient to fault, put they
are human They have made allowance for Meuco's
lust assertion of independent sovereignty and they have
been fully mindful Of the struggle going on IN the re-
public toward-let us fondy hope-ultmae betterment
But there has growing feeling that there IS such
thing as too much tolerance for Mexicos own good,
and that when this sort Of thing reacts, it already
has reacted against the fundamental human rights OF
Americans an end must be set somewhere to course
that so far has insured neither peace nor safety nor
friendship nor respect stability, nor equality Of
opportunity. -...,.s
American sentiment--such part OF 1t as is entitled
IN respecwould not tolerate aggression toward Mexico
in the nature of conquest permanent occupation or
annexation or even the nature Of reprsal and pun
sbment against whole people for fragrant msdeeds OF
a comparatively small part Of the people. But I'M
ouestionably the American mind IS now fixed upon
the accomplishment of something definite and con-
structive Il only partial and not general
The people of the United States-in spite of the
oud noise of a small minority-are not in favor of
General military intervention in Mexico at this time.
Mexicans may have fear apprehension of that,
nrovded they themselves do nothing at this time
TO give renewed provocaton justification for Amer
lean corrective measures on large scale.
Gen. ObregOn must make up his mind to accept the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-29
work. A. C. Alexander directed the

work A. G. Alexander directed the
orchestra
Accident Averfed.
The melOdrama was highly enter
tanning, in more ways than the direc-
tor had intended In one scene the
scenery threatened to collapse but this
was averted by the prompt action OF
Charles Overstreet and Sam Hoch-
berg who chung to il, with might and
main, until the stage hands arrived
and restored the equilibrium Of the
scenery.
In the play. Elliott Chess. as "Har-
Ney Maitland who furnished the fun
Of the play did especially good work
So did Esther Ingham as his sweet
heart, Miss Horton" Kenneth Tracy
the hero, was well acted BY Eugene
Thurston. John Savage made a good
villain as Capt LeClaire" Fred
HUMPHREYS combined the role OF "Mr.
Maitland" and the hospital surgeon.
Helen DePue was "Juanita." Alice
Maitland was acted by Betty Mary
Smith. Irma Vance was Bridget"
Don Alfredo Suarez." the Spanish viii
Tain was acted by Bailey Winters His
accomplish, lose" was acted by Sam
HOchberg. Lawrence Reynolds was
Barney O'Shea." Charles Oyerstreet
was Mark Horton" The entertain
ment was repeated Saturday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-29

-NHE one-man top is something that
is thrown in with an automobile
= in order TO stimulate the sale OF
Bibles and court plaster. After a new,
compIacent owner Of an automobile has
put up one Of these tops alone, in
hard rainstorm, his feelings will be
greatly relieved by applying a few pas
sages Of choice Old Testament rhetoric
ana preserving his knuckles in liquid
court plaster.
The one-mzn top has sold more auto
mobiles in this country than the prom
Use to extract forty-twO miles per gal
lon Of gasolene. As a result, during
the touring season our roads are lit
tered with husbands and fathers who
are trying TO put the top up without
using a rope and tackle, failing miser-
ably in the attempt and being obliged
% listen TO the loud, sOnOrous cackle
OF passers-by who had theirs put up
by the entire garage force. It shows
how far removed from civilization We
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-29
..TN 10 years FL PasO will be Inc J

L.TN 10 years Ell Paso will be the
largest city in Texas declared
Il Judge S. J. Isaack Of Midland
Texas. There is every reason in the
world why the city should grow more
rapidly in future than it has in the
past and a decade should place 1t in
the front rank Of Texas cities. 1 like
the atmosphere Of the city. There is
hope and confidence in the face Of
every business man, and the spirit Of
the people. coupled with unusual nat
uraI advantages, will build wonder
ful city here"
\ z
Douglas and southern Arizona are
wonderfully prosperous just now said
Judge Dan NJ Jackson. The smelters
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-04-29

of Douglas are working full time, and
the mines OF the vicinity are all being
operated. Arizona was never more
prosperous. Many abandoned mines
are now being worked at a profit and
many new mines have been developed
and are producing"
Recently I was in New Orleans and
some other eastern and southern cities,
where the most modern fire fighting
apparatus in the world are used" said
G. r. Prescott of Phoenix. I was par
ticularly impressed with one machine
known as the combination hook and
ladder, and pumping engine, capable of
going at a rate of 80 miles an hour. 1t
was about as long as the truck used by
the FL aPsO department but was a
modern automobile affair with solid
tires. I witnessed an accident Friday
mOrDing in front of the electric light
building. and through my knowledge