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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-20
HERD WINNER
OVER PROVIDENCE GRAYa

buffalo, N. r.. May 1s.-Bufalo
jcored its lrst victory OF the season
4 il home grounds when II defeat
4 Prov1denoc today by the score OF
Il s. The Bisons overcame q hve
m lead. which the GraYs accumu-
sfed in the drst two innings.
i've Wild throws by Catcher Fred
~. rave the locals nearly half their
nm. Toots Echultx weakened In tho
Isnond inning and was succeeded by
Ynnup. who was hit rather hard.
~ pitched good bali after the 500
IA inning.
The score:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-20
sRatted for Henry In fifth.
ssBatted for Dumont in ninth.
Cleveland

RoehIinr /: off Shaw, 2; off Dumont.
1. off Morton. 2, Hits-OH Boehling.
4 in 3 innings: Oft Shaw. 3 in 2-3 in
ming, off Dumont. / in 4 LIS innings.
Struck out--By Boehhng. 1: by Du-
mont. 3; by Morton. 8. Two-base hit
-Gandil. Sacrifice hits--Gandil. Nor
ton. Double plars--shaw to Judge to
Henry: wamby to Howard to Gandil.
Hit by pitcher-By Boehling, O'Neil.
umpires-O'Loughlin and Chill. Time
300.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-20
M'GRAW'S NEW WORKERS
TAKE NINTH STRAIGHT
Giants Hit Ball AZ Right Time and
Get s to 4 Victory Over St.
Louis Cards.
REDLEGs ARE VICTORIOUS.
Cincinnati Wins From BOSTON by "A
score of to Cubs Arc Defeated
BY Dodgers, and Pirates Beat
Phils.

St. Louis May 1.-THE Giants de-
feated the Cardinals today. To 1, for
their ninth straight victory. Robert
sons single, an out and F1etcher's
single counted the winning run. The
Giants found Saliee for four In the
third. when McKechie singled.
Rariden doubled, Burns singled and
Robertson hit TO centre for a home
run. The Cardinals tied 1t off Tes-
reau in the fifth, but Perritt, although
hit freely. kept the Cardinals away
from the plate.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-20
VICTORIOUS
OVER SENATORS AGAIN
Norton T. Effective With Men Or
Sacks. While Cleveland Hits
Three Hurlers.
PICK WINS FOR MACkMEN
Former Virginian's Hit Beats Chicago
in EIcsenth-Neyv York and Detroit
Battle sixteen Innings to Standstill.
Browns Win Another.

Washington. May l9.--CIeveland to-
day walloped the Senators for the
second time, to /, tightening their
hold on first place. Washington out
batted the visitors, but Norton was
effective with men on bases. Boeh-
hing was knocked out of the box in
the fifth and Shaw, who took his
place. was no Improvement, failing
to last out the inning. Dumont was
the only one Of the trio to show form.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-20
Reds Win In Ninth.

Cincinnati, May IA triple by
Chase, followed by q base on balls to
0rifiith and Killifer. and Wingo's
single, gave Cincinnati q -inning
victory over Boston, 8 to 2. today.
Raglan and Schulz pitched good ball
A base on balls, a single and double
gave Cincinnati two in the frst. Bos-
ton rot these back in the fourth and
nth on two triples. q base on balls and
a saorfflce ffN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-20

Toronto. Ont, May 1o.-Owing
10 the Aact that cold Wca&hee pre-
vented the game sdhodulod b.
tween tho Richnaond Virginlans
and Toronto Leafs Thursday after
noon. . double hin viii be played
prou,pely at ; O'Clock.
and either Ro1 or RhoaAeo win
appear IN tho box durlng tho oe1hcr
contest.
Herbert will pitch the opener FOR
Toronto, and 6hOCkcF may be sent
back 70 tho mound IN tho second
enr0untee. ,ssl.@s-Hr7 , Isl
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-20
NEWPORT NEWS BUILDERS
AGAIN DEFEAT NOREOrK

Especial to The Richmond y,rr;niar
Norfolk. Va, May ia see-saw
game was won today by Newport
news In the final inning by the score
OF z to 6. Both teams played poor
pail. The day was raw. cold and un-
favorable for baseball.
The score:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-20
SOUTHERN LEAGUE.

birmingham, 7; Memphis. g.
Chattanoosa. s; New Orleans. (first
game).
Chattanooga, I: New Orleans. IL (sec-
ond camel.
Little Rock. 4: Atlanta, g.
Nashville. 8, Mobile. 8.
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Standing of Clubs.

Games Today.
Detroit in New York.
Cleveland In Washington.
Chicago in Philadelphia.
st. Louis in Boston.
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summary: Three base hit--Rcy-
holds. Two base hits--Etbel. McDer
hott, Arragon. Triple play--Arragon
n Roche to Eibel Double play.
to Truesdale to Graham.
6fruck out--Ry Manning, /; by Nc
Ffrue, o; by McKenry. 3. Bases on
balls-Off Manning, ]: Off McTigre.
OF McKenry, 3. Left on bases
Richmond, 8; Toronto, 8. Umpires--
reefnan and Hand3boe. Time 80.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-20

Summary: Bases on balls-~off Rit-
ter. g. off Triple. 4. Struck out-By
Ritter. 4; by Triple, I. Hit by pitch
er-~By Ritter tTwombly)- Home run
--Twombly. Two-hase htts--kopf,
Bates. Twombiy, Miller. Double play
--kopf to Crans. Umpires-Hart and
Keenan,. Tfme--1.SS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-20
HopewelI.

summary: Two-base hits-Stein-
premier, Talbot. Alexander. Sacrifice
hits---Summers, Parmalee. McCle,-
land (fy). Stolen bases-Bereer
Gust. Steinbrenner, 3: Alexander.
Albus, Edwards. 2, and Handiboe
Double plays-I.eake to McClelland.
Base on balls-By Leake, 5; Bennett
=. Left on bases-Rocky Mount. 10;
Hopewell, 8. Hit by pitched bali
edwards. Struck out-By I1eake, 3:
py Bennett, 2. Passed balls-Mace.
Iaibott Time OF game hours
Umpire-Rrown
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-20
BILL RITTER rs HIT HARD
AND BAITIMOREANS WIN

Rochester, y. Y. May l9.-Balti-
more swatted Bill Ritter hard today
and won, 9 TO 0. Triple hurting for
Baltimore, was invincible. Twomblvl
lifted a homer over the left field fence
with two on bases in the 1fth.
The score.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-20
New York

summary. IW0-bASe hltS---W fISOn,
Rariden, Mefkle., Three-base hits
Smith. Home run-Robertson Sac
rifice hits--Betzel, Corhan. Double
plays-Corhan to Miller; Doyle to
Fletcher to Merkle; Corhan to Bethel
to Miller. Bases or halis--Off Sallee,
q: of Tesreau. /; off perritt. 1. Struck
out-Ry Stroud. /; by Tesreau, 1: by
sallee. 4 by Perritt. 3. umpires-
Quigley and Byron. Time--2:03.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-20

MAJOR LEAGUE
STANDINGS
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Results Yesterday.

Cleveland, 4 Washington, l.
st. Louis, 8; Boston, l.
Philadelphia, 1; Chicago, 0 eleven
innings).
Detroit, 2; New York, tsixteen in
nings).
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Standin,, of Clubs.

Games Today.
Brooklyn In Chicago.
Boston In Cincinnati.
Philadelphia I'm Pittsbnrg.
New York in st. Louis.
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NATIONAL LEAGUE

Results Yesterday.
Pittsburg. 4; Philadelphia, 2
Cincinnati, 8; Boston, Q.
Brooklyn, 4; Chicago. 2.
New York, 8; st. Louis, 4.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-20

Parker, Fox. Sacrifice hits-Henry
Hudgins. Stolen base-St Martin.
Double play-St. Martin to Fox. Bases
on balls-Of Marks, 2: off Eldridge. ].
Left on bases-Portsmout 5; Peters
burg, 8. Hit by pitched ball--St Mar
tin. Hits--Of Marks. In innings.
Struck out-By Marks. /; by MOZART.
by Eidridge, Time of game
100. -umpire-Kennedy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-20
PETERSBURG TAXES
SECOND GAME. FROM
PORTSMOUTH TEAM
Coolers Win Contest BY of to 3-Hopewen Wizards
Down Rocky Mount Tarheels BY Count Of to g. While
Newport News shipbuilders Capture Game From Norfolk
Tars BY Score Of 7 toe

run. made one hit out of two legal
times at bat. accepted twelve fielding
chances perfectly. cutting Oft several
hits and stole three sacks.
The score.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-20

Games Today.
Portsmouth In Petersburg.
Rocky Mount in Hopewei,.
Newport News in Norfolk.
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AMATEUR GAMES TO-DAY.
Commercial League.

Commercial League.
Havana Consuls VS.. Hombruco, at
Byrd Park.
Homebuilders VS.. Duplex, at Clark
Springs.
Richmond League.
Woodmen vs. Cherry Smash, at
F1oyd's Park.
Kaehler Motor Co. VS. Polarines, at
Scott's Addition
Central League.
T. w. Wood & Sons VS. Richmond
Cedar Works, at Elm Street Park
A. s. Kellam vs. Kocen's Boosters,
at Fulton Park.
Woodall & Quarles va Rountree
Cherry. at Barton Heights.
Sunday School League.
Tabernacle VS.. Central Methodist,
at Lee Park.
Stockton-street VIZ. Calvary, at Oak
wood.
Grace-street We East End. at South
side Park
Capitol City League
Grays VS.. Hikers, at Byrd Park, first
game
Grays vs. Western Union, at Byrd
Park, second game
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. !.
providence lao 900 100
Summary; Hits--On Schultz. in
Ia innings: off Tinoup, in 8 2-8.
Base on balls-On Cav. Cyclic 2,
Schultz, Shean): off Schultz, 2 (Kopp,
McDonald) off lineup, Jackson.
Kopp, Mcdonald. Carlstrom). Struck
out-By CAV. (Tutwiler 2, Rehg,
Yelle); by Schultz. (Kopp. McDon-
add; by Lineup, 2 (Kopp, Jackson).
Two base hit-Carlstrom, Powell.
Sacrifice hit-Powell, Hummel, Jack
son. Sacrifice fiies--J Onslow. Tut
weller. Stolen bases-Shean, f. On
slow. Yelle, Hummel. Left on bases
Buffalo, 7; Providence. Z. Hit by
pitcher-By Schultz, / (Jackson): by
lineup, l (O'NeiD: by Cav. fFab-
rique). Wild pitch--Gaw. /: Schultz.
q. Umpires-Bransneld and Cleary.
Time-2:l0.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-20
VIRGINIA LEAGUE.

Scores Yesterday.
Petersburg. 4: Portsmouth, 8.
Hopewell, s; Rocky Mount. 3.
Newport News, Z; Norfolk, s.
Standing Of Clubs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-20

CHOICE OF TWO FAST TRAINS.
The Special leaves Richmond s:1o
A. NJ. leaves Norfolk TAO p. n.
Tickets also good (frpm and to
Richmond only on the Cannon Ball.
leaving Richmond . A. NJ. and leavins
Norfolk 4:1k p. NJ.
Further information may be OBJ
tanned at the ofIsce OF District Pas
sanger Agent. Ninth and Main esroess.
HhonA AAd1nous 80
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-20
FAST TRIPLE PLAY
SAVES VIRCINIANS
FROM LOSING GAME
With Three Men Bases In Ninth Aagon Roche and Ebel
Pull Greatest Play Ever Witnessed In Toronto Virgin
ians With McKenry Hurting Great Ball. Win From Maple
Leaves on Canadian Soil BY Count of to O.
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE.

Results Yesterday.
VTRGINIANS, 5; Toronto, 2.
Buffalo, IL; providence, s.
baltimore, o; Rochester, o.
Newark Montreal, wet grounds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-20
Second Concert Highly Pleasing

SVUHu CoHceft Highly Pressing.
The second concert of the Male
Choral Society of Richmond was given
last night In the auditorium of the
Jefferson Hotel. A very attractive
program was rendered by the society
Mrs. Hamilton Smith, contrai.o, and
Norman Call, baritone, were soleists
The aria from Jeanne dare, sung by
Mrs. Smith was feature Of the even
ing. as was also Mr.. Calls rendition
of the Song Of the Toreador," from
Carmen.
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

Score by innings: r. Fl. E.
Kansas City 2o3 00a 34f-14 IA i
Milwaukee 301 600 DOL Z 8
Score by innings: r. H E.
St. Paul ..... 001 600 000-1 Q
Minneapolis 600 024 0o"-S & G
No other games scheduled,
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No other games scheduled.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-20

Continued on Seventh Page.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-20

game.
Grays vs, Western Union, at Byrd
Park, second game
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-20
Boston.

zone out wh.n winning run scored.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-20
Sunday School League,
CAPITOL CITY League.

Grays vs.. Hikers, at Byrd Park, nj
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
COTTON MARKETS.
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, May 1.-THE cotton mar
ket opened steady at an advance of 1 to
points today and sold about Z to 10
points higher during the early trading,
with July advancing to 1904 and October
to 1910. Liverpool was rather disap-
pointing, but the weather map failed to
show the expected rains in Georgia, while
reports from the Carolnas indicated that
some sections there were still droughty.
and fresh buying seemed to be encour-
aged by more optimistic views of peace
prospects. Some of yesterdays sellers on
the more favorable weather were cover
ing on the advance. while there was an
active demand for July, which came part
ly from trade sources
Futures opened steady; July, IL 80; Oc-
tober. 1903; December, 1921; January,
1927.
Liverpool was also an active early buy
er of July and the demand became more
general as prices worked higher. with
july selling up to 1910 and October to
1919 late in the morning, or about Is
to 10 points net higher on the general
list: There was rebuying by Wall street
bulls who had taken profits last week.
as well as considerable covering by recent
sellers for a reaction, but the market met
realizing at the higher level and prices
sagged off a few points from the best
after the publication of the weekly
weather reDort
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
PENSION OFFICE FORCE CUT.
About twenty-five Employees tt
Lose Positions After June 30

Announcement was made today by
the commissioner of pensions that, ow-
ing to the provisions of the legislative.
judicial and executive appropriations
bill. the number of positions in his bu-
reau is reduced by sixty-seven and that
this necessitates the dropping of a
number of employees. This does not
mean. however, that sixty-seven will
be dropped. for there are at present
forty-two vacancies, and this number,
TO be increased possibly later, will be
deducted from sixty-seven, making not
over twenty-five cases Of losses Of DO
sition.
Commissioner Salzsaber said today that
every possible effort will be made to find
places for these employees in other de-
partments after July ], when the law
becomes effective. In 1914 Congress
abolished l45 positions in this bureau. and
in 1915 abolished ninety three more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
MoNoN MORTGAGE RECORDED.
Covers Ali Property and Secures Is
sue of 100000 Bonds.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind May IA
mortgage executed by the Chicago. In
disnapolis and Louisville Railway Com
pany tMonon route). in favor of the
Guaranty Trust Company of New York
and William l.. Taylor Of indianapolis
trustees, securing the issue of $40 900 900
par value bonds. was recorded here to-
day. The mortgage covers all the prop
erty of the company. including all rights
in the Chicago and Western Indiana Rail-
way Company, Chicago terminals, the
interest Of the Monon Company in the
bridge and terminals at Louisville. also
the indianapolis and Louisville Railway
Company and the Chicago and Wabash
Valley Railway Company, recently ac-
quired by the Monon.
As much Of the proceeds of the bonds
as are needed will be used to take up
the outstanding five-year bonds executed
by the Chicago and Wabash Valley rail-
way in 1919. all outstanding fve-year
general mortgage bonds executed by the
Monon Company in 1914. outstanding
notes aggreGating about 100000 and
bonds secuted by the first refunding
mortgage of S15.0O0.000
All other bonds are to remain in the
treasury Of the company to be brought
out as needed for the purpose OF making
permanent improvements. betterments or
extensions. according to statement
nAAs-hy Mr.. Taylor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
Building Permits.

Building permits were issued today
to the following:
Mrs. Emily Lee, to build dwelling on
Edes street near SID street northeast;
estimated cost. $500.
William Shedd Holton, to build dwell
ings at 1223-35 18th street northwest:
architect. Macneil & Macneil: builder.
w. W. Vaughn; estimated cost $4,000.
Real Estate Trust Company. to build
business property at 1903 H street
northwest: architect, B. Stanley Sim
mons; builder, Skinker & Garrett; es-
timated cost. $4,000.
John L. Warren. to build dwellings at
l654-6-s Euclid street northwest: arch
itect, Hunter Bell: builder, ]. E. Fox;
estimated cost. s55.000.
william &. Allard. to build dwellings
at 12Q2-1204 Franklin street northwest;
architect, William 6. Allard; builder, l..
n Hayes; estimated cost. $500.
Addison Gilbert Hospital, to repair
building at 327 Cd street northeast. es-
TINA ted cost, $50.
George n. Everett, to repair dwelling
at 1850 Lamont street northwest; esti-
mated cost, 1926.
]. /. Peyser. to repair dwelling at 1893
18th street northwest; estimated cost,
1922.
W. P. Allen. to repair salesroom at
11l3 14th street northwest: estimated
cost. $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
NJ. & St. L. Plans Put OF,

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi. May 17-Neso-
tiations for the reorganization of the Min
neapolis and st. Louis Railway Company
by placing twenty-dollar assessment on
each share of stock came to a halt last
night when a motion by counsel for the
railroad was carried. requesting an ad-
journment until June 10 to afford the op-
position time to develop details of a new
plan. 1t il understood that
II the proposed new plan fails the opposi-
ton then will agree to the original plan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
POWDER STOCKS.
uo,ations furnished by ". B. Hibbs q c
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

CHICAGO. May 17.-Hogs-Receipts.
$4,000 head: active; bulk. 9.75a995 !;
light, s5oas90 mixed, 9.55a1o.00; heavy,
955a10.o0, rough, 9.55a9.70: pigs. 7-40a
s35
g.. Cattle-Receipts. 1900 head: weak :;
native beef cattle. s.ooal025. stockers
and feeders. 6.o0ass so: cows and heifers,
4 4oa9. so. calves, S.00a11.00.
Sheep-Receipts, 10000 head: steady /.
wethers, 7.e0al000; lambs, s75a12S5 !;
springs, Il. 00al3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
LIVERPOOL.

LIVERPOOL, May 11.-Cotton-Spot
irregular; good middling, $40: mid
10000 bales; for speculation and ex-
port, 1000 bales; receipts. 27,500 bales.
Futures very steady; May, 8.33; May
and June, S.2S; June and July, S241z;
July and August, S.22; August and Sep
TENDER. S.13t2; September and October,
500: October and November. 1874; No
cember and December. 1881; Deem
Der and January, 1859; January and
February. 1884; February and March,
:s3; March and April, 7.S21z; April and
May, 7.S2; May and June, 7s1k
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
WEATHER..
Fair. Cooler Tonight; Tomorrow
Fair: Moderate Northwest Winds.

For the District of Columbia, fair.
cooler tonight. Tomorrow, fair: mod
crate northwest winds.
For Maryland and Virginia. fair to-
night; cooler in east portions: probably
frost in the mountains. Tomorrow. fair.
continued cool; moderate northwest
winds
For West Virginia, fair tonight and
tomorrow: probably light frost in
mountains tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
NEW ORLEANS.

NEW ORLEANS, Nav IA rise Of 4
to points was caused by moderate buy
ing during the first half hour of business
in the cotton market today Gables were
not high enough, but their effect was
OFFSET by low temperatures in the western
belt The supply of contracts was
limited.
Futures opened steady Opening bid
May, !26s; July. 1885: October. 1886;
December, 12.97; January, OF asked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
LONDON MONEY.

LONDON, May 1..-Bar silver, 3sAd
per ounce.
Money, 3ailz per cent.
Discount rates-Short bills and three
months, ~ a4%4 per cent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
Stock Exchange.

SALES.
Metropolitan Railway IS, 81. 600 at 104X.
Capital Traction, 10 at SO. at Sc, 25 at 49,
% at SO.
Washington Railway pfd., 5 at s1h.
After call:
Graphophone 1st IS, 81 900 at 1884, $500 At &c.
Washington Railway pfd., at s1A.
Potomac Electric Cons IS, 5000 at 100h
IS. 600 at 1O0%.
Mergenthaler, at 161.
Bid and Asked Prices,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17

Henry A. Carlisle, four years old. son
of Sydney A. Carlisle, was struck and
killed by an automobile while playing
more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
NEW YORK LEAD MARKET.

NEW YORK. May 17.-The metal ex-
change quotes lead, 7.30a7.50. Spelter
dull; East St. Louis delivery. 15A asked
At London. Lead, S32 los; spelterr e85,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
Submarine Disaster Effective.

The reported destruction of a Holland
steamer with the loss of one American
started the market toward a soft, weak
closing. The one thing the street breads,
night and day. that is, the bull element.
and the result was that the bears
pounded away at the list, finding
especial success in their efforts for fur
Their extension of the days declines.
Steel common went to 81, net loss
of Il; Studebaker was off to 1874, ~
points decline; Baldwin. to s77: Cru
chile, to sc1z, 31a off; Industrial Alco-
hol. to 1856, points off. and other
stocks in less important amounts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
Condition of the Treasury.
NEW YORK COTTON.

Quotations furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co..
members New York Stock Exchange, New York
Cotton Exchange and Chicago Board of Trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
Munitions That Showed Weakness.

American Smelter lost full point;
Baldwin Locomotive nearly points.
with recovery from the low of S7A
to SsA
Crucible Steel was weak sister,
breaking to 74A, as compared with
close at so last night. 1t recovered to
751z.
Studebaker dropped points. with
small recovery.
The list of munition stocks showed
the greatest weakness.
Steel common practically held its own.
with slight fractional changes. Butte
Copper dropped 3 points and Industrial
Alcohol 2.
The rails acted much better than the
industrials, although very slow.
Late reports of marine disasters in
the war zone. with possible complica-
tons, caused further selling.
The Republic Iron and Steel Com
pany surprised it's preferred share
holders by declaring the regular divi-
dend and a back payment of per cent
on account of deferred payments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-17
sets 7:OS pm.
Moon full 9:03 am.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.

Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
| The following were the readings of
the thermometer and barometer at the
| weather bureau for the twenty-four
| hours beginning at . PM yesterday:
| Observation-Disclosures pm. Il ::
| S pm. 6S: IL midnight. so; today. 4
| am. So: s am, So; IL noon. 81; pm.
| s. Maximum. "A, at ESQ pm. yester-
day; minimum. SIS. at 5 am. today.
| Temperature same date last year
Maximum. 6S: minimum, So
| Barome ter-Yesterday pm, 1854
| S pm, 1857; IL midnight. 1851; today
am. 1851; s am, 1854; IL noon,
1856; 2 pm, 1855.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water
at 8 am: Great rlre
81: condition. 100 Dalecarlia reser-
6S: condition at
north connection, IS: condition at south
connection 10. Georgetown distribut-
| ing acknowledgements 65; condi-
ton at effluent gatehouse, II.
Up-River Waters.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
HARPERS FERRY. w. Va. May IL
Potomac river clear and Shenandoah
little cloudy this morning.
Weather in Various Cities.