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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1916-08-22
rlII.l'Rrs THIS WEEK.

Commercial failures this week 10
the United States. as reported Wv H..
@. Dun a Co. are 3j2 against -"
last week. 20 the preceding weeN.
and 3il the corresponding week not
year Features In Canada nun Der
30 against 23 last week. = the pre-
ceding week. and ~ last year Of
failures this week IN the t'n.tci
States. l2l were IN the East. %
South. 81 WcHi. aud .. Ia the Pa
cific states. and los reported lllbli
ties OF S5.oou or more. against -
last week
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1916-08-22
WEEKLY REVIEW OF TRADE
BY r. C. Dun g. Company

: ~ me loan .tipsfate that the collat-
cfil pledged may be- Withdrawn and
sold az me discretion of fhe British
government the proceeds no be- aD-
pilrd t0 fle retirement no part ri
fa issue. or other security substitute
Cd Set Wall street took me View
that the collateral Rill remain ludis-
tu bed during the tDp-y'ar life OF
the loan
Revival ~ Domestic steel Bus ing
The revival 90 domestic rer. buy
'ng clearly .oreshadoNed by me con-
finued heavy demands from foreign
sources Wlih the steady reduction
Boo ucRi years available capacity.
home consumers Who had held OF in
he belief that abatement O' var
business would bring price conces-
giOns. have shown urgency In cover.
ing requirements. in some cases a.
higher figures Plain indications that
that on certain finished products the
mills viii not be able 90 maze deliy.
cries scheduled before January
have also been factor In limulat
ing greater activity among buyers
here Resumption Of substantial puf-
chasing is particularly appsfent Ia
hars but pix iron has shared In the
moymen, and the tendency ~ quota
lions in this quarter ia iirmer
Pittsburgh adyices suggest some
recovery rom the restriction ~ out
puts caused by recent high tcmpcra-
lures but labor shortage prevents
maximum production iu number Of
instances and shipments are back
ward 90 time when needs are press.
ing The question OF possible
scarcity OF crude steel and pig iron
has been raised by the fur'her en-.
g1gemeHis for export
Active Dil Goods Distribution.
So department oi the dry goods
ma -kets has monopoly Of good
business. but some are more active
than others pIstribution az retail
nov attracts special attention and.
though high costs and other influ-
rurys may affect consumption in the
uWrr. summer trade Is except innally
brisk poo primary channels the rise
boo prices continues and causes con
sci.aiism loo 10 ward operations.
clothing manufacturers. in particular
proceeding cautiously Yet apart
from staple serge. advance bookings
1r" ominontly satisfactory and some
of OH" large mills cannot accept eN- 4,
port orders because OF the broad de-
mauds from domestic sources The
foreign movement b. also hampored
by me necessity of adjusting condi-
'rns 10 new shipping regulations.
but larger imports are expected dur
ing me uoN fiscal wear and luly ar
rivals of silk materially exceeded /
those of year ago Scarcity OF
prompt merchandise Is reported n
many directions. complaints Of de.
layed deliveries being common In
nearly an textile lines.
Record Domestic Cotton Consump.
tiun.
Some traders in cotton profcsscd
N find reason Tor discouraCemcn'
In the luly domestic consumption
figures Excluding iniers. these
showed tS9.o33 bales the smallest
OF the year and about 1.0o0 bales
less than iu the same month OF 1915.
Yet all records we're surpassed dur
iur the crop season ended with July
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1916-08-22
CANADIAN TRADE.

Dispatches 10 Dun's Review from
branch offices Of Il G. Dun a Co In
leading cities OF the Dominion OF
Canada note scasonable quietness In
numerous lines. but prospects for an
active dis,ribntioR Of merchandise
during the fan aud winter months un-
usually encouraging Montreal re-
ports tho customary seasona3le quie'.
ness in wholesale lRes. but manu-
4 iscprers egneP uy@fcshusy snd the
pthok fos an isiconsidered excel.
flSuh "A good Tetb moyemen, Of
summer specialties is noted. aud
there appears 10 he more complaint
regarding the difficulty OF replenish-
ing supplies in humorous lines than
10 finding buyers, high prices appar-
emily having little effect on demand.
General trade In both wholesale and
retail lines is well maintained for
inns pc-iod az Quebec. and with most
manufacturers busily engaged. mer-
chants regard the outlook as dccif-
"dly encouraging The quiet condi-
lions usually prevalent az this sea-
son are reported by Toronto. but IL
is claimed that the quoting down is
much less pronounced than in for
NOR wears and that NEST Indications
point 90 q speedy revival IN activity.
We y satisfactory orders for tau and
winter delivery are being received bN
wholesalers of dry goods. clothing,
footwear groceries and other sta
pies aud the leading manufacturing
plants. as a rule. are fully employed.
Reports OF crop deterio- ation nav"
caused some conservatism ~ the Tar
West and Northwest. but no serious
injury is believed 90 have occurred
and continued brisk movement OF
merchandise indicates that conf
denoe is well maintained. Winnipeg
REPORTS an active cemand Tor season
able commodities and both wholesale
and retail houses s-e looking forward
IN heavy fall and winter trade LIB
eral orders are helms received Tor
furniture. dry goods. clothing foot
wear. hardware paints and farme-s
supplies. and collections show steady
Improvement The volume OF trade
continues 10 Increase a. Calgary. ant
merchants express much satisfaction
over tho outlook Saskatoon reports
that trade 10 an lines IL active with
the generally encouraging cop pros
pec,s stimulating confidence in the
AcnntlnneA on Page seven
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1916-08-22

The Week.
o. o. HlIi noieWorfhy thar exist.
lng uncertainties have scarcely dis.
crruabls influence on the course Of
legitimate business. Nhirh with few
exceptions reflects sustained ACTIVITY
and ln some Of its more important
branches shows u-thsr augments-
zion Distinct gains appear To- steel
and iron aud 10 copper as .eIi A. In
dp goods and % is significant Of
conditions in R dely divergent lines
and section. thai producers are either
not in position Or are disinclined 10
prices and the INABILITY OF many
0i the works are sold ahead "a far AZ
ihey car" 20 be With present doubts
about supplies and costs OF raW ma
terials while % becomes incress.
inHly difficult 20 secure an adeguate
number Of competent hands and In
some Instances outputs fan short nj
requirements The prevailing high
yrices ana the inability Of many
manufacturers 10 give definite agsur.
ances Di prompt deliveries combine 10
deter buy considerably hut IN most
cases forward commitments continue
notably large and are characterized
by an almost entire absence Of spefu.
latiye tendencies Domestic con.um.
ets ~ steel having been SLOW ~ an.
preciate the limited CAPACITY avail.
abb" Tor next year are again acilyel,
in me market while fo-ei,n order.
Notwithstanding previous extensive
purchasing. grow rather than dimln.
lsh with labor FUZZY employed al
particularly fcmuneratiye wages r,.
iail distribution throughout the coun
ny is maintained In exceptional vol.
ume. being stimulated by clearance
sales and special offerings OF mer.
chandise AZ attractive figures The
magnitude OF geenral business is in.
diCa'ed by this weeks Increase of
a., per cent over last year In bank
ClcJr'urs az ccntefs outside New
York though the gain is partly IN
value as higher prices obviously ro
QuIre more money TO pay TO- the same
quantities
Improvement In Securities Markets
Both in respect 10 sales and prices
the stock marke, reflects substantial
bcttofment on the AVERAGE. over.
500 600 shares have changed hands
daily Vith values showing more real
strength than To- considerable pc
Rod Cheerfulness In Wall street at
time of general labor unrest and
d appointing crop news Vgs not oN
poHed by many Vet basis Tor im-
pr0voment IN standard securities has
existed right along. and 'ho-" who
previously could see no reason for an
advance have taken 10 tho tuyug
side with confidence Zoo spite ~
some recession from The top sixty
rails are f2c net higher in the aver !
AGO than wee kago and tho gain in |
ten udustrials istl33 Buoylncy In .
practically the entire list made pos !
sihle hy exceptional business activity
and excellent statements of oarnings.
has been accumulated by special fac
tors such as the new British loan
announcement II has been the com
mon inference that this fiancing
means u abatement of foreign liQui.
dalion 100 This market but some In
'crcsts apparently have underestimai-
- the amount OF American stocks
and bonds ,till In control Of the Rrit-
ION treasury Moreover the terms
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1916-08-22

American mills in that period using
5.gTT351 bales. including liniers.
against 5.13s.gs1 10 l9l4-lj. The
Increase IN lint cotton consumed vas
NOT quite per cent. whereas the
gain ln linters due 20 the abnorma
demands stimulated by the war. eX-
reeded 800 per cent Turning 60
the export side the character Of
the returns Is urikingly different
Although July shipments we're dou.
boo those of lasf wear about $4,000
bales. with iuters added against
244.50D. the outgO Tor the twelve
months vas 30 per cent smaller. g.
.Hi1Ns bales CON pairing with S.i4t-
$685. On yicV of the prospective re-
ductiou .u yield ibis season. the cues
r0n OF supplies is OF unusual inter
est. consuming establishments In
rrIs country held 2al.ono bales
more at the end of July than year
previous. but the quantity IN public
storage aud congresses vas $4,000
bales less
Leather aud F"otwear Quietcr.
Most Iootwear producers both
East and West have booked suiil-
rent TALL and winter orders 20 keep
plants busily occupied for . consid
cradle period Vet some manuiac-
turer- are not 80 rushed on con
tracts To- prompt shipments. and
are taking stock and 0ycA hauling
machinery during The temporary
lull These matters are being at
tended 10 alter than usual this year
owing a. the previous pressure for
immediate deliveries Prices con
time high on on lines and by some
are expected % go still higher Is
pccial activity 90 leather Is not look
ed Tor 40 this season and az present
trading is rather quiet. with for
eiEn buyers doing less than hereto
fore Continued depression In hides
leads some % believe that leather
will work love-. and upper stock Is
not s0 steady as q while ago Quo
taiions on sole however. are firmly
maintained aud supplies are meaErc
in the important eastern markets.
particularly ~ Philadelphia Inter
csts there have experienced diffi.
Guilty In getting supplies from south
cTn iannc-ics owing tO freight de
LAYS caused by the recent floods
Reaction IN Wheat aud Cotton.
Neither wheat nor cotton have du-
plicaicd thr high levels of last
week Vet wheat has lest low Of us
spectacular features. and when the
prices fluCtuate nearly Toe IN e sin
gle day the future OF the markets
is not easy % determine Crop news
though conflicting. was rather better
on tho whole. and some traders were
not disposed 20 follow the long side
further lest their paper profits d.
minish. Even after rise OF about
SOC. however. lew had the courage 10
sell short aggressiyoly. fearing that
renewal Of bullsh activity might
mean covering az loss Hut with
an the discussion of threatened
shortage Of supplies current stats
tics are decidedly bearish. worlds
visible stocks being more than dou-
bile last years. While cotton reced
cd in value. 1t gained IN wholesome
characteristics Speculative excite
mcut abated many being inclined 10
await new developments. and prices
consequently moved over narrow
or range Tho weekly report Of the
Woalhe- Bureau told OF improved
crop conditions ia several sections
hut OF continued deterioration in 9th
ers ana West Indian storm was
regarded with some apprehension
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1916-08-22
SECURED RESPONSIBLE POST

Ia the latest issue OF the Slaton Slaton,tr Ed
Tor l. T. LOOMS has the following to say relative
10 Marvin Jones
The entire Plains Country shakes hands with
Amarillo on the new statesman the city has made
Marvin Jones, the new congressman. has electrified
the ives, with his successful campaign. lie is a
shrcwd and successful lawyer, good citizen and
q splendid fellow As an orator he can respond
on any occasion. We congratulate the Plains
marvel. Mr. Marvin Jones But we can't restrain
. feeling tina, he goes to congress under bg han
dicap It's much harder task living up to rep
nlaton than It is to make tina, reputation
Those who know Marvin Jones IN no man.
1cr apprehen've as to his ability to deliver the
woods he i, 'self-made man and knows
something OF the powers OF the maker as we'll as
hat which has been made. With this knowledge
u abilities and limitations there il little proba
Hily Of disappointment to the people OF the
l's,uot-wa,ch hlml
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1916-08-22

After August 26ih al attention will be cen
'-red on the presidential campaign let not the
slate 81 TeSas give Of an uncertain sound regard
NJ ~, endorsement oi Wilson by casting vote
complimentary 10 the man who belttes the pres
id~ni
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1916-08-22

Amarillo, additional two miles OF paving Will
Don b., placed and then The motorcycle patrolman
vii have increased responsibility Judging from
li, record 10 the present he will be able to take
re ~ the situation
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1916-08-22

With apparent tendency 10 et up. side
walks curb' and erosswalk. being put down
in various parts Of the city Amarillo Is building
on firm bass
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1916-08-22

Remember that the rxer,ions put forth m be
haf Of Amarillo ar, in the interest Of the 'ndiVid-
nal making The effort, Tor each person is a part
u the community 49, a whole
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1916-08-22

Amsnilos representatives TO the conference
With Oklahoma City and other delegations on the
Ozark Trail proposition are their way to sayre
they re- winners
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1916-08-22
SUBSCRIPTION RATES

The Daily News will be delivered by carrier
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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1916-08-22

i has been figured out that the money tx.
pended for army and navy lncrsase and pensions
would build q new hou.e for every family IN The
United Stats.-ihai +, quite sum OF Uncle Sam >
,otu
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1916-08-22
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Keep Interest N the swimming pool constantly
alive
Preaching blended with p,,c,,r. helm, m,
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Men women and children are hoping ana
praying Tor IeS's Dry IN W. and " > coming
surely u rather slowly the Allies seem TO be
diving the German forces along The backward
usck
,u,t At TIN. time and m,ybr both of them are de |
dining
Even the very building, seem to rcloce b,
why wonder
When the Hood gate, of heaven were open
ed on the American soldier, At and near Brown,
Il is sad ,ha, in a certain hotel IN the United
State. printed the motto. Lord help us to al,
tend 10 our own business
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1916-08-22

Only morning Newspaper m the Amarillo
Country. Cover. the Panhandle Of Texas Fast
srn New MEXICO. Southern Colorado and Western
Oklahoma from twelve 10 twenty -four hours IN
advance Of Denver. Dallas Fort Worth Oklsho
City and other papers carrying lelegaph'
dspaiche.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1916-08-22

Il is now assured that the wheat acreage OF
,b;. fall will be larger than year ago for the
present rains are putting the land IN excellent con
di,ion for the sowing. Seeding should be done
somewhat earlier this season
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1916-08-22

Entered a. second. clas. matter at the post
Office at Amarillo. Texas. under The act Of March
s. 1879.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1916-08-22

With the establishment OF the branch Agnoul-
tura and Mechanical College ives, OF the qsth
mendisn the people oi this section may well
loics
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1916-08-22

Amarillo has no vacant buildings and still 9th.
er business and residential structures being
erected in different sections Of the city responsive
10 demand
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1916-08-22

Thursday is the frs, Of the three days session
Of the Panhandle Farmers Congress; le, all o
Amarillo shape IT. business to attend these meet
ings
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1916-08-22

Congre,smsn John ~ stephens has had the
iahr, included the United States q,sntitvr cror
reports following receip, OF many requests
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1916-08-22

CONTINUED on Page Severn
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1916-08-22

Wonder IT the Honor Guard Grl, had then
otherwise their hats would have been ruined
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1916-08-22

Il is sad that in q certain hotel IN the UniteC
States is printed the motto. Lord help us TO a.,
tend 10 our own business
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1916-08-22

surely Il rather slowly the Allies seem to b'
diving The German forces along the backward
ttacl
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-28
ATHENS FRIENDS URGE
BURWELL FOR GOVERNOR

ATHENS, Ca, Jan. 28.-A movement
was set on foot here today to urge
Hon. William H. Burwell, OF Sparta,
speaker Of the Georgia house Of repre-
sentatives, to make the race for gov
c-nor this year. It is confidently ex.
pected that in few days Mr.. Burwell
will make a definite announcement.
Street talk here today elected many
of hearty support from
frinds Of Speaker Burwell, and if he
announces, as it is believed he will in
a few days, large following will he
found in Athens and this section of the
state enthusiastically advocating his
candidacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-28
YOUNG ATHLETES IN
Al ANY FOR MEET

S=7=-z- automobiles loaded ~i-z
Yong A-=-5clz l=.- Friday for A.
5zzr. where The zig athletic nee. Is
held tonight To say they we're sure
o. Winning Is 10. expressing Il strong
enough, they we're confident that A.
5a1y would 70. 5e able 70 score even
one point. b, t5sy we're Tot il the
least oYs--cazfde1.- beca1se the boys
K Do-gLe-ry county are good athletes
and have demonstrated theier ability
q more t-an one occasion.
The Americas lads are II for no.
time and incidentally Z good tine, be-
cause the Albany boys have arranged
fo- big party after the athletic carnt-
val, and the boys are expected to look
cut for Americas in the parlor game
Athletic Director Glenn Colby an
nounced the names 0; the boys who
will represent Americas in Albany
Friday as follows Frank Harold, Billy
Parker, Winifred Peters, Charlie Dur
away. Lionel Williams, James Days1-
port, enry Allen, Charles Lani4r,
Halp Rodgers, John Gray, Russell
Bridges and Barry Claire.
The basket ball team has been an
nounced as follows: Right forward,
Frank Harold; left forward, Charles
Lanier; center Charles Dunaway;
right guard; James Davenport; left
guard, Henry Allen.
Director Colby accompanied the To-
calls to Albany and will look after
ITEM while in that city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-28
THE NEWSPAPER TALK

The state prison commission Is pre-
pairing to install half dozen or more
steel-barred cells in the buildings at
the state prison farm near Milledge-
Vile These cells will be used to con
fine vicious and desperate conyicts.
Heretofore there have been no cells in
the prison, the conyicts being all kept
in large dormitories at night and un-
der guard while at their work in the
day time-Miledgeyille News.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-28
TAX NOTICE.
To The Taxpayers of Sumter County
Ga:

To The Taxpayers Of Sumter County,
Ga;
am now ready to take your tax re-
turns for the year 1916. You make re-
turns on what property you owned the
lgt day Of January, 1916, carefully
giving in lots and parcel of lots of land
b. district and lot numbers City prop
erty you will please give in by num-
Der and street, unimproyed as we'll as
improved property. Please make your
returns at your earliest opportunity,
as .he law directs the books to close
on the 1st day of May each year. Your
returns as heretofore will be sub
jected to investigation by board OF
equalizers. Cards will be placed At
different precincts showing what dates
the receiver will be present Wishing
each one Of you a prosperous year,
am, Lours very truly,
JNO. T. HOWELL,
Tax Receiver Sumter Co, Ga.
P. 81 will be assisted by compe-
tent help, to-wit, 7. B. Scrutchins, Of
Americas, Ga. 2S-1w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-28
JEROME JONES At
LABOR CONF F.RENCE

chrome Jones, secretary of the Geor-
gia Federation Of Labor, has been in
yited to address the Twelfth Annual
Conference on Child Labor to be held
in Asheville, n c., February to s. On
the preliminary program issued by the
ational Child Labor Ncommittee it is
announced that MIR. Jones has been
asked to speak at the morning session,
February 4, on the subject, The Eff
fects of Child Labor on Industry
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-01-28
THE FEDERAL ANTI
TRUST ACTS WILL
BE STILL PUSHED

A--z1STA- Ca jan -s--zz- -z=
t==z-z- z1-t--r z=t acts viii continue 10
r. enforced II szzc--v IL sane vzT
an =-z exactly the sane igor IS II
re past Is made pain II . condensed
cement furnished Ct request q
1s-, - Al=z y. Smith. y
Atlanta Q. the federal --z5= commit
Lee q r1e United s,z.=z Chamber Of
Commerce. here today
3E- Smiths con-=-- Is : cczE=1sa-
-oz u the long formal statement fur
ais1=d = short tire ago b. the [. 8.
department Of justice. and III. Smith
explains nat parties wishing 70 Be
fully Informed should consul, the full
a.zt=-ez- He explains also that il :
10, intended .aac either re depart
Zent Of justice Or Ire federal trade
which Is associated With
i, il the q-ssr.ons involved. should 7e
considered responsible Tor any failure
0: the coz5ezsa-ioz 70 cover the whole
situation
With these pror1s2s. re says, il
part
IN all doubtful cases, persons en-
terz into transactions in good faith.
having good cause 70 believe them law
ful vii. not be criminally prosecuted,
-u- II their business be found q viola
t.71 Of law they will be given oppor-
unity 10 rs-adjust in conformity with
tie law.
It is TO be inferred that as to all
Questions Of the feasibility, adequacy,
or advLsability Of proposed remedies
from Z practical standpoint in q given
case, the department Of justice in
tends to give substantial recognition
T. the provisions Of paragraph E Of
section Of the federal trade commits
sion law
In cases as to which both the de-
partment Of justice and the federal
trade commission have jurisdiction,
such for example as those arising IN
aer the Clayton act the department
viii await the conclusion Of the com
MISSIONS proceedings as to any mat
tsrs in which the commissions juris-
diction is first invoked.
50 far as criminal prosecution IS
no proceedings will be in
stituted until after painstaking and
exhaustive investigation, with full op-
Dortunity On the part Of the person
against whim the complaint is made to
submit his side of the question before
action is taken"
The south is represented on the
federal trade commission by Hon. W.
J. Harris, Of Georgia.