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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-09
Uncle Sans Business
And Finances AreSOHd
Passing of Mexican Crisis Strengthens Stock Markets
and Removes Nervousness in Commercial Cir
cles-Trade Shows No Signs of Contracting.

parted an expansiveness to our cur.
rency that has much TO do with present
National bank loans are about sl,Gn.
O0J,000 In excess Of n year ago. while
bank clearings In June were 70 Per cent
ahead Of last year and IS per cent moro
aThere Is doubtless much imitation in
sss .na me o! ss
when measured In quantities as II
should be-. 10 much smaller than when
measured In values.
ceptionaiiy quiet. and the Presidential
campaign fcc. the time being Is almost
entirely forgotten.
The most Interesting feature has
been the introduction Of a new revenue
This bill 10 expected to produce about
SEQ 900 900. q large proportion Of which
Is to be raised by doubling the income
"rhis bill has as yet received no seri-
jngton to railroad II through Congress
without proper debate should be strenu-
o,isiy protested. There Is no emer-
gency warrantins such haste"
Crops In Good Condition.
One Of the most encouraging evidences
Of Q continued prosperity Is the condi-
ton of crops IN this country. Growing
june improved tne
prospects of the wheat and oats crops.
The Department of Agriculture in It's
July crop report predicts the combined
crop of winter and spring wheat will
total 759 ,00o. 900 bushels, which is 1900.
00c bushels more than estimated last
month. and increased the estimate of
the nnal yield Of oats to 1877 900 900
bushels, or 6?.oo,,ooo bushels more than
predicted In June.
A slight increase In the area planted
to corn this year was reported and a
crop of 2S6S, on. 900 bushels, which with
favorable conditions might exceed last
years 3,05S, o00, 900 bushels record crop,
was predicted.
The condition of corn was reported az
slightly better than last year on July /,
but was about per cent below the ten
year average condition for July I.
Potatoes this year are growing on q
slightly smaller acreage than last year.
but their condition indicates a crop OF
Sss, 900 900 bushels. or 100000 bushels
more than last year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-09
Illinois Couple United
At Left-Handed Marriage

BELLEvILLE. H.. July "a left
handed" wedding was performed by
Magistrate Henry Beineke. Otto Hof-
meister, Of st. Louis. and Miss Cloa Witt
meyer, Of st. Louis. were the principals.
Roy league. deputy county clerk.
wrote his signature with his left hand.
hand, which he. always does.
Hofmeyer signed the license with his
left hand, as did the bride. Then WI
liam Breitweiser. one Of the witnesses
wrote his signature with rs left hand
and Judge Beineke said he would not
break the chain. so he signed the license
with his left hand. applied the seal with
his left hand and made Walter Ward
constable, normally risht-handed, sign
the license with his left hand.
Ward was the other witness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-09
O p P O r T u N 7 Y
Y O u r
You Can Share In the Enormous Profits Now Being M,

ly Secretary of the Monarch Motor Car Com
pany, of Detroit, Mich.).
George B. Clifford, Director General
Manager of the Standard Oil Company, 26
Broadway, New York, N. W.
Jesse r. Leonard, Director director CO.
lumbia National Bank, Pittsburg, Pa.).
Amos H. Stevens, General Counsel Trav-
elers Insurance Company; also General Coun-
sci Stutz Automobile Company.
In addition to these the Advisory Board
contains the names of many men prominent
throughout the United States in the banking
and business world.
The books of this Company are audited once
every month by The American Audit Co.
This new nve-passenger touring low
'
During Mr. Hupps long experience automobile
and In the course OF the evolution automobile industry
Tor the past hfeen years during which period his has
become International he checking
that this creation without tho In
design durability and line Of low-prced automobile
made.
It Is we'll known that Mr.. r. Hupps approval opin-
ion Of this car eminently while started with
tho odsmobie In 100? At sold $3.50
when other automobiles were selling from $4,000 up Mr. Hupp
In 1905 Through Mr. Hupps knowledge experience
while making the lowest priced automobile in the world with
Henry Ford the production 6rs; $500 runabols
In 1908 Mr. Hupp and associates upp Motor Car
Company producing at $3.50 which at that time was
lower in price than the which the Ford COMPANY
their TO 1913 Under Nj Hupps the Huop
Company sale Jumped from $50 to 5000
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-09

prospects Of q peaceful adjustment OF
the differences between the United
States and Mexico which have resulted
from the more pacific tone Of the recent
Carranza note have materially strength
ened stock markets and eradicated in
measure the nervousness that prevailed
in commercial circles generally during
the past week. %.
Meanwhile domestic trade. notwith-
standing the fact that a season Of Gus
tomAry slackness has arrived, mas
shown no signs Of contracting TO any
extent.
Henry Clews. student OF financial and
business commercial conditions, nakcs
the following comment on the business
'"Hcme conditions are generally en-
couragins. Our agricultural output DOCS
not promise to be quite as bounttfui rs
last year; but good prices are practically
certain. and there Is no abatement CT
farmer, who has now enojwsd an unusu-
ally long period OF good for;ua,.
Back to the Farm"
"The cry Of back to the farm was
never more justified than now and
the small margin between production
markets. together with the high prices
for all farm products. affords q stimuli
latins prospect for the agriculturist
"Regardisss Of the war. the worlds
production, especially of animal prod
ucts. is often below consumption. Our
Industrial activity II still running at
1The steel trade positively is suffer-
iug from overconsumption. Production
10 operated at the limit; yet there Is no
cessation In the pressure OF orders: mo
signs Of weakness In prices. and steel
mills would welcome a respite from the
urgent demands OF consumers.
Munitions Plants Closing.
''eome munition factories are shutting
down; others. Of course. are busy; the
rate at which ammunition Is now be-
ing consumed at the front stimulating
expeStations Of fresh orders.
1.-THE textile trade. especially in New
England. Is fairly active and In good
condition; the better prices recently OBJ
tained for most fabrics resulting In In
creased dividends on some mill shares
and resumption on others.
"The boot and shoe industry also con-
tinues active. Automobile makers have
had q wonderful season; home trade
having exceeded all expectations, while
the export trade on war account has
been simply phenomenal
Finances Satisfactory.
Financial conditions In The tinted
States are particularly satisfactory.
Our banks are prosperous and strong.
while our enormous gold supply and the
now Federal reserve banks nave I'M
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-09
Fifteen Injured When
Street Cars Collide

YOUNGSTOWN. Ohio. July s.-Fifteen
persons were injured. some seriously,
when a crowded passenger car on the
youngstown and Sharon Interurban line
crashed into . work car near the Basin
street tunnel here.
Most of the injuries were received dur
ng q panic that followed the collision.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-09

THE EMERSON MOTORS COMPANY
10 incorporated with q capital stock Of one
million shares, each Of par value of $1,000.
Three hundred thousand GOO, O00) shares of
this stock is 10 preferred, but at the present
time all the Preferred Stock is in the Treasury.
The Treasury also holds at present two hum
bred thousand Goo, O00) shares of the Com
mon Stock. The company has no debts, has q
substantial cash treasury AND is ACTIVELY
ENGAGED IN MANUFACTURING ITS
FIRST CARS AT ITS FACTORY IN LONG
ISLAND CITY, NEW YORK.
DEMONSTRATING CARS ON DISPLAY
IN NEW YORK CITY TO-DAY.
The Officers and Directors include:-
Willis Geo. Emerson, Chairman Board of
Directors.
r. A. Campbell, President formerly
Treasurer and General Manager of the I'm
perial Automobile Company.
R. c. Hupp, Vice President formerly Vice
President and General Manager of the Hupp
Motor Co. and automobile engineer of inter-
national rcputc).
George N. Campbell, Secretary and Treas
urer formerly Secretary and Factory Manager
Imperial Automobile Coz.
M. S. Shanks, Assistant Secretary (former-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-09

the second original than $1,000
grew to cool million dollar. by 1872 when Mr. Hupp disposed
fact that no did with the policy Of his associates In
bringing out q higher priced
This same Mr. Hupp organised the r. H. Corpora
tion manufacturing and selling touring that wes lower
hrst and contracts with
dealers for 10 900 additional making total sole OF 1900
for tho nrrt
higher hobby always been and has
been his aim and ambition make and sell the lowest priced
In the world he has concentrated upon
cheap to buy and economical operate be
owned ana used by practically family head TINS
This design, approved by Mr. Hupp 10 the result Of
fifteen years effort to make low priced ca, ana car mat
sreater service for the money thar any other sutonoo
pure stream line body with ali late Improvement viii
not only appeal tho public at large but Will prove con
method transportation suitable for the
IN walk OF life While ne car VIII par
price, It's graceful lines ample power ana eoonomal ex
operation will for tho car demand among
every class, -. -. -,.--.-,- -,
marketing production OF $4,000
per annu beginning 1911 indicates net pfont OF ba per
making liberal allowance for the cost OF msnuae-
Indicates net profit &Seooo sufficient TO div
2o per the Common Stock besides set
business and successful pioneers in the industry
This should average 20 10 ~ miles or more 10
this in i,.e is decided argument OF tho
this
Tho proats in the automobile industry well known
require comment The day Of experiment has passed To-
highly profitable bass The sreatcst pront
s being the manufacture OF iow-prced cara The
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-09
SPECIFICATIONS

STEERING GEARS Sixteen
, inch wheel. Fright hand, for
foreign trade only.)
REAR AXLE-Floating type. 81
BRAKES-Two sets on rear
hubs.
FRONT AXLE-Drop forged, ]
beam.
WHEELS-Artillery type.
TIRES 30x3 front, smooth
tread, 3lx3I, rear.
FRAME-Pressed steel.
SPRINGS - Semi-elliptic front
and rear long and easy riding.
WHEELBASE-110 inches.
BODY-Stream line five passen.
ger. neatly upholstered.
FINISH-Black and nickel, no
option as to color.
Observation-Disclosures. clear
vision.
TOP-One man.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-09
bud" Fisher i'm Wreck.

SARATOGA, N. Y. July Bud"
Fisher. the cartoonist. whose wife was
crushed under an automobile eighteen
months ago, was himself pinned beneath
his auto when II overturned last night
and suffered broken rib and other In.
luries.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-09

What kind OF a certificate do you
wish the widow asked.
we must have n certificate stat
Ing that you were alive on the 18th
OF December" said the official with
great firmness. "Of what possible use
Ia this one that says you were alive
on the 2lBt of December. six days
later?"-Boston Transcript.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-09
FINANCIAL
AUTOMOBILE STOCKS

are making more money. for. the
investor than any other stocks
ON the market. Had you invest.
ed q few hundred dollars 1t the
beginning with Ford, Hupp, the
REQ, Saxon, Chalmers, Paige.
Detroit, Chandler, White or any
of several others, you would
have . tidy fortune today.
Today the automobile industry
Is established along permanent
lines and today it is paying big
ger profits than ever before in
the history Of the business. 1t Is
\ solid fact, however, that the
big money has been made by
those who had the foresight to
get In on the ground floor with
. newly established company. 1t
IL very true that some large
profits have been made on. the
Stock Exchange during the past
few months, but II is equally
true that much larger profits
have been made by those who
bought these stocks when they
were first put out and the com.
panies were being organized.
We are the largest exclusive
dealers In automobile securities
in the country. We do not handle
any other stocks or bonds. We
devote our entire time and At
tention to the automobile sc.
curity market. For that reason
we believe that we are in . bet.
ter position to furnish facts and
information and advice regard
ing automobile securities than
any other brokerage or banking
house In the United States. e.,
Within the last few months
Willys-Overland has advanced
$3.50 per share. &.
REQ has advanced over $40 per
share.
Chevrolet was selling for less
than 500 a few months ago, and
il now over $500 per share, and
II you had bought Paige-Detroit
you would have more than dou-
bled your money.
The above advice Is worth
while and can be verified
through any broker.
Regardless of the merit of
other automobile securities, we
today advise the purchase Of
Emerson.
We urge all of our clients and
readers to act promptly, for the
--sa. L. M. Aha AVA of a hiu aA-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-09
A German Bull"

The widow OF German officer went
to get her pension. She presented the
usual certificate from the mayor of
her town to the effect that she was
still alive; but unfortunately II bore
an Incorrect date and the pension Of
Ger declared she must get another.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-09

The New York American takes this
view of the money situation:
Efforts Of the United States Treas
ury Department to make a good
showing at the close Of the fiscal
year ended June 30 is attributed by
local bankers as the reason for tho
recent advance In call and time
money rates,
Bankers declare that the sudden
withdrawal OF all OF the Govern
ment's funds on deposit representing
Internal and customs revenues forced
the banks to call loans and advance
rates to the highest level for this
movement
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-09
PRESS OPTIMISTIC
OVER END OF CRISIS
Some Papers, However, Warn
Specializing Public Aoa'ns!
0verconfidence, In Mexico.

with the passing Of the Mexican
crisis. the New York papers today
adopt n generally optimistic tone In
their comment on financial conditions.
Nevertheless, some of the papers are
not disposed to accept the opinion that
all danger of trouble Ii over. ana warn
the specializing public against over
confidence.
says the New York World along this
line:
While affairs in Mexico are much
less threatening for the time being.
the leading financial interests are
not yet prepared to concede that
their evil potentials have altogether
disappeared, or that they can be IL
nored as market factors OF the
alton will remain one of extreme
delicacy for some time to come and
they, therefore, advise caution In
speculative commitments IN the Mex.
would have attractive. elements OF
Investments should the United States
be compelled eventually to under
take the pscifc.tionh OF our The sur Rio
iitical and financial rehabilitation
remains for Mexico herself to solve.
New YORK bankers DeneNc u StTonBor
and more dependable leader than
the first chief must assume her guild
ance. They would have much greater
confidence in General Oregon, TO
whose influence the temperate reply
Of the de facto government to Secre-
tary Lansing's note rs generally
credited by financiers who had close
relations with the City Of Mexico
to the Diaz regime. They regard
General Obregon as a man OF strong
intellect as we'll as character. not
only a military genius but leader
OF cosmopolitan experience who
would handle the foreign as we'll as
the interior affairs OF state with
wisdom and prudence.
A more optimistic tone is observabl
In the following excerpt from the Ne'
York Times:
Relief from the tension over the
Mexican situation played a part In
| improving business conditions during
the past week. 1t indicated a short
ended stay at the border Of national
guardsmen and n speedy return by
them TO the Jobs which need their
services. Their purchasing power. also
| as civilian consumers means moro
| to trade than do the purchases made
on their behalf as soldiers by the
| Government. In the matters of food
and garb the individual buying
makes n larger total and better dis
tribution than does the collective
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-09
This comment in the New York Sun.
In Of InAaraai.

Measured by the payments through
clearing houses. business operations
throughout the country continue In
heavy volume, with improvement
over preceding weeks this year and
corresponding weeks In former
years, not restricted to any one sec.
ton OF the United States. Total
clearinss In all cities last week were
period In the history of the country.
the increase over 1915 amounting to
about IS per cent. while the gain
over 1914 was more than 80 per cent.
And bStterment was shown over the
week before despite the interruption
, by the holiday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-09
FINANCIAL
The Safest Investments

Are those that do not nuctuAte during ais
turbsd conditions OF the money or stock mar.
kets. First deed Of trust notes (nrst mort.
ga es). we'll secured on real estate In he
District OF Columbia, constitute "gilt-edgs''
investments. They do not depend upon the
financial responsibility Of individuals or cor
from taxation a. personal property. We can
supply such investments in amounts from
$500 upward. Send for booklet. Concern.
ing Loans and Investments"
SWARTZELL, RHEEM &
HENSEY CO.,
m nth STREET y. ".
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-09

MOTOR-3Nx4, cast en-bloc.
RADIATOR Thermo syphon
cooling.
TRANSMISSION - Selective
type, three speeds forward
and one reverse in unit with
motor.
CLUTCH-Multiple disc.
CONTROL-Centre lever oper.
ated by right hand, or trans
mission direct. @.
Observation-Disclosures In con.
nection with battery.
CARBURETER-Float feed.
GASOLINE-10 gallons capac-
ity.
FENDERS-Crown.
LAMPS-Two head and one tail.
HORN-Electric. %.
TOOLS-Tool kit, Jack, tire re-
pair kit and pump.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-09
Munitions Plants Closing.
Finances Satisfactory.

Financial conditions IN The United
States are particularly satisfactory.
Our banks are prosperous and strong.
while our enormous sold supply and the
noW Federal reserve banks have i'm
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-09

We urge all of our clients and
readers to act promptly, for the
price Is on the eve Of q big ad-
vance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-10
Will Fight the Perjury
Charges in Westminster,
He Tells Lawyers.
TO RUN WOULD BE
INSULT TO FRIENDS
Makes Plans for Ex-COnvictS'
Meeting in Carnegie Hall
Monday Night.

Thomas VI. Osborne instructed George
Gordon Battle and Huntington ". Mer-
chant yesterday not 20 MAKE any mo-
ton for "A change or venue on the per
jury indictment against hum. The trial
is set down for February q in White
Plains. and unless District Attorney
Weeks should obtain a postponement
there is now no reason why 1t should
not begin on that date.
While Mr.. Weeks and others inter
ested in the case have been Of the
opinion that motion for "A change Of
venue would be made. Mr.. Osborne's
decision, made public in 4 letter 10 the
lawyers yesterday. came as no surprise
to those familiar with his position.
From the start his attitude has been
TINT the fight should be finished where
il was begun i'm Westchester.
ain Westchester County" writes Mr..
Osborne. I'VE have found ms interested
and loyal supporters OF the new system
of prison management al Sing Sing "a
could possibly be desired or expected:
! have also found there devoted and
urselfsh personal friends. ! feel that
should be casting reflections upon
these supporters and friends # q
change Of venue were asked.
81 realize perfectly the strength o.
the corrupt and sbhorrent forces lined
up against US. but | do not feel that
they can prevail IN any county IN the
state. II is impossible 10 bring myself
TO believe that they can prevail IN
Wcstchester County. The fact that the
attack has come from the officials OF
that county Is the very reason why the
fight should be settled on the spot
This is not merely a struggle 10
keep untarnished the good name hand
ed down 70 me by my father. himself
born in Harrison. the son Of West
chester County farmer; II is an ehor,
to free Sing Sing once and for all OF
the dark stain Of graft and ineiilciency
which has made that prison for many
years past a burning disgrace not only
TO Westminster County but TO the whole
state Of New York
IL do not see. therefore. no" the
fight could be logically or effectively
carried on elsewhere. The shame OF
this outrageous and brutal attack upon
an innocent man has been placed upon
Westchester County. II would not nc
fair 10 deny the count" the chance 70
show that such actions are not repre-
sentative Of the real sentiment OF ITS
people.
at is my desire. therefore. that nc
application for a change Of venue
should be made"
Mr.. Osborne will leave to-day for 4
rest at his home in Auburn. returning
TO New York in time to speak at tho
meeting Of ex-convicts arranged fo'
Carnegie Hall Monday night. Al that
meeting he will be the only speaker
who has not served bona hde sen
tonce in New York prison. his yolu@'
tary term in Auburn qualifying him as
speaker.
The committee OF ex-prisoners II
, charge Of the meeting meet tonight n
the rooms Of the Prison Council. COS
Madison Avenue. 20 conclude arrange
ments. i was announced yesterday
that no tickets other than for the boxes
will be issued for the meeting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-10

crn territory the brakeman Will receive
the muniiicent sum Of $2.61 for regular
freight service, out OF which ne mus.
maintain his family at home and take
care Of himself at the other end OF the
run. The lO0-milc trip is what repre-
sents one days work, and means tha'
at its expiration the men must lay
away from home until they are dead
headed back or returned back with a
train. The conductors receive approx
matcly opc-third more than the brake
men. Wages arc trife higher IN the
Southern and Western territories.
THAT there is not 50 much Justiiica-
ton for the contention OF the railroads
that the cight-hour day is impossible
is proved By the fact that AT present
there are seven roads in the Southeast
ern and one IN the Western territory
that nav overtime on an eleven miles
an hour basis. Six roads IN the South
ern and two in the Western territory
pay overtime on twelve mile an houl
basis. Eight Of the Southeastern and
five railroads IN the Western territory
nav overtime on twelve and one-hali
miles an hour basis. There is only one
road in the United States OF which we
have knowledge that works more than
the ten-hour work day
Not Based on Peak Earnings.
The statement denies that the pres
ent demand is biased on peak earn
ings of the railways. due to the present
boom in business" II said further thai
the fact that roads in the hands of re
ceivers had not cut wages should not
be credited TO the companies so stu
ated. but 10 the courts. which have for
hidden reductions.
The brotherhoods argued that freight
rates need not necessarily be increased
but said that they favored such in
creases if the roads needed the revenue
Whether the controversy IS TO lead &c
a strike was pronounced a question
that at this time is not a part Of th'
discussion" The organizations are not
opposed to arbitration. neither arc they
pledged TO accept H. asserts the state
ment. which adds: THE railroad or
CARNATIONS are practically pledged tC
peace. but that does not mean peace a.
any price"