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The sun., 1916-02-03
RAILROADS PLACING
MORE RAIL ORDERS
Structural Contracts Also In
crease in Central West
East Still Quiet.

Railroad companies in the central
West have placed contracts for about
5000 tons NJ standard and light seq
ton rails with Chicago and pi,tsburg
mills. Most OF the miscellaneous lots
will he rolled ut Chicago Among the
orders are i,j0o tons for the Chicago,
Milwaukee and st. Paul. l,bO0 tons for
the Chicago and Northwestern and "A
number OF small lots running from 500
to 1000 tons each. Trolley lines in the
central West have also placed con-
tracts for girder rails running from
200 to 900 tons each, while industrial
lines have given orders for several
thousand tons more light sections to the
Lorain Steel Company.
structural contracts are developing A
little more satisflctorily in th, CEN
traI West hut the Eastern territory
continues pui"t The fabricatinr shops
reported building contracts yesterday
calling for about 1.o00 tons Of s;ruc-
tnral shapes The largest single order
was 1'"" toms for an open heart rlan.
'o hc constructed at Ashland. Nv. for
me Ashland Iron and Mining copp,nv
The steel VIII bc furnished nv
the Noun; Vernon Bridge Comp,n,
Nulnhg the other contracts t.ioS,' arc =.
~" tons for the Metropolitan National
hahh Bu.lding ~ MINNEAPOLIS 90, f,h
r.c"t'd st""l {" l." furnished hv the
Minneapolis Steel and Machinery com
pinN $50 tong for q department store
~ i"'r.t. l,l for posh 4 Kun tho
Sieri to b" fabricated hy Niovst a Sons g.
20 tons of steel shapns for 9, ,,if.,,r,
academy to H. nu.lt Al culver trI ~
uc'i !" 10 ithri, ated by the Re-, ,.r.,,r
br'dIe Company
me steamship 1akata Maru. which
was reported sunk in n col,,,jo, n,i,
nave tn he replaced In sory,o ~,
another Japanese boat II the r..,or, is
rue, "ei"re shipments Of pig .r,r can
"'"t ON contract one lot oS 600
.,"! w l"unnry iron was to have been
I''u rom Ne" York TO Italy on the
meN' trIp OF th" boat Ves,rr,, - ,ho
,hha'a Maru WAS reported SIN ann,,
Ano'h"r inquiry for an ind.firi,e .n,,
urge nr hesscmcr pig ron wa. mn, o,,,
Yesterday for Sd pmcnt 10 tnl~
-" shnd"w OF duln.ss has cn,ci,ro5
sum" ~ tho metal trades ,u,rc ..,,.
",E pig iron. tin. spcl;er ana ..,,
'"u 'h're is much commisera.io, ... ..,,''
.Gu'"''. tn" S,e,l miis. however mr.,
49,, u.N"d w'tn inquiries and
| | '''""'' "' husir"-s closed is drpa,. =
'H' on y upon the tonnage that IN. ,,.,i.,
are wiling 10 accept The ho,,.c,.
IN'r''s. 1S 'o""tpsor". com, frnr, ,,,.,.,,
"''ur'rN "f "ar munitions and f,.,,, .r.,
allied Governments ,Y, ~ 'I''' me
cruuer. h,iy.,e bou,a .-" gov
"Spnr:.rg rnr tt,,o q" t, arc >'iII
'",tr. terms ,-o,o !" "'lt!''
iuro,. " , WhNuitC-
thar .,L.,, t.le '''N'" yesterday
.rni,.r,i .he ''hhare France
v.'i' hN' 2'"."o" Ton. a.r sii',
''E'''"l ''.. I'rus pc ct.ve manu-
49,, u >H''tN if' also asking for
' n"' ""s 'oNhdg'S or round steel
rms gives tho impression that
..' ''i'''g' required j. much larger
NV" me ''c.ui. Inquiries would !Ydt
'''t. tilN 'r"."o" tons. however ore
.Nrer negotiation ~. 1915 aud early
l'I' 81 .rm"rt
The sun., 1916-02-03
THE BOSTON MARKET.

BOSTON. Feb THE market for copper
shares was strong Prices were easily ad
ran'rd 'hrouchoW the hs, They closed
practically ~ tn" highest point of the day
Railroad vcrc steady but dull. while u rtter
tone was shown in the industrial shares with
out any marked prcc changes The summary
Ii . ~. L ,l...-
The sun., 1916-02-03

BUSINESS TROUBLES.

JAGpR SACHS, trading rs Grau.m,u 4
Shchs and a.so AS IN" Plaza Mruufac.ur-
lhG company, tuanufat turer of uuvo'' .Cs
a. l@h' Broadvay ana 3ls East seventy.
t'ih rire"i has made an assignment fn
Arthur Miller petition in h.ukrt1,tt,
was also nl"d against him Ito has been
IN business thirteen wears and mauuftr.
tur"d fancy wood ,asos ami screens
MARlrS L RHINN \ petition in har,,
r,,nr.'y y hs bee" n;"d ,agaIn,t Marlu, i
tura. er7'cr. ina Lexington avenue
VII" did husincss ns tho STANDARD TraI.
inE comrany, H.. made an assienmen,
on Janu"ry %s :" Marcus H"lfand liza "
SADIE SfEENHGi.L residing ~ ;5S E,.'
l'lst s'rc"'. Nod a petition In hrrI;-
rup'rN with liabilities st,2gS ana No uy.
s'iS IN" liabilities az" on = dcNcinrry
Judgment on - Dhattel mor'gage aud ON
ASNlE LANDAU Of i3s Eas, Scven,ictr
street ha- hl"l n petition in h,uI,-'.n, "
with lahaiilcS ta..rs arI ,o nssefa
81" is ~" "fc ~ solomon Landau II
nnJR"eSr"r VINO Ned r'tlt,"n on Janu
Bunkruptcy schedules.
f'lElTS HRoS COMPANY. uauufac.
,Ir,r ~ h"i,"rs, radiators. .&c. at elo
g.. has n.cd schedules showing Iiu.
mlt'i"s sSISi and nsscts sS"H7H' con
sls''nr Of stock sl2 n0O. machinery
'2,7l". accounts ,sr,Hii: sharcs ~ stock
90 "tn"' ""npini's. 81 600. cash In
hanks, *o,l"s, attached hy IN" banks o.
account nf notes. cash ON hand 81" and
WN''" l'luins
y I':I. I,ANGER dealer In c'o'h,ng nj
won't Chester. has Nlod schedules showing
lIhil't sln 1913 and assets til2d II.
H'so or'!"I tnmpuritiou 10 ,r,,Iitor,
~ ." cents 0u 'h' do lii
Receiver \pi,ointed.
hEnNN hlrTi"h. 'nMrANy. luIeo
Mayor has appointed Grorye Foiub,rr
t'c"l,'r for tnc Bronx Auction Company.
tGfnN''", - ~" E'si i3i street, bond
80 l",.'t.' .r 'i,"o" Most Of IA,
stock ~ was tr'i II hp. hc"i rrmu,rd
.'ud uu.N ! nr rur' n.,. m
assignments
lbERTRAN II tbIlpNlAt. 'tpalug "A. u
iu'dmhr company, rhD',s,i" irNct.,r al
t> Mason sir"i hys mti' an assign
u"rt I" H. 'i.thu NJ. H. '!,nihu H.. lug.
business IN september iHii
MoNTI grocer l3t No..
Houston street h6> made an assignment
to Nathan NJ padgug
JACOB REltHENBERG, grocer "a car
mine street has made an assignment 10
Samuel 4. Berger
The sun., 1916-02-03
THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET

Pfll.ipELrliI Feb rradtn. ~ tho
STOCK MarN-i here Nis IN nourrat, volume
WNh s'"a'y prices tamhr'a r.OSed =. higher
TT'' ~ ~ "i'r.un- IfNf Hnnd- Nerr s'rrdy
The sun., 1916-02-03
THE PITTSBURG MARKET.

PITTS RI RG, Feb The stock market
here was steady, with activity IN American
window Glass Machine and Pure on Amer
ican window Glass sold at ~ and ~ ,losn.
~ tn" latter figure Pure Oh was unchanged
The eummary
The sun., 1916-02-03
RAILROAD EARNINGS.

Thr V" York, New Ut..r and H,r,.
'Nfn VA. "n' rrno''s 'u tho tr',r.'tt t'l,n.
mere" comm ~elpu ,or D,,.ur he.
The sun., 1916-02-03

IN" city of Baltimore has awarded
contract FOR ".>l6 tons II 3 TO 4S inch
cast iron pipe to X. H. Wood 4 60. W
C.!Ne's tn" contract price. ~ SIGo.l30
The order covers the 1915 requirements
OF the city. John Fox 4 TO have hccn
awarded a contract for S72 tons II
20 IL inch pipe by the Greensboro Gas
1id Electric Company Tor delivery at
Far RocklWay
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-18

To become insane when but eight
years Of age is the strange fate of the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. M. F. Schweich,
who live on farm near Ipswich. The
boy was in normal mental condition
up to two years ago, when after an
attack of measles, it was noticed that
his mind was affected.
A saddle valued at SITS was ship
ped last week by the Sentinel Butte
Saddlery company to Capt. Hamilton
Basset at Glen Ullen, California, and
in due course of time will reach the
ranch Of the famous writer, Jack Lon
don, in that state. The saddle was
made from black leather, with elabor-
ate trimmings of white lace, silver
conchas and copper ornaments. It
was a handsome piece of work and an
attractive advertisement.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-18
BRIEF STATE NEWS

VIM. Green, former rancher near
Medora and Of the North Grand river
country, died recently in New Mexico.
A campaign is to be started in
North Dakota for the building Of a
teachers cottage for every rural
school in the state.
A settlement has been effected in
the action which has kept the Mar
marth bridge work at stand-still,
and construction of the bridge will be
resumed at once.
While excavating for new apart
ment building at Bismarck, contract
ors unearthed an old bayonet Of the
style furnished to the U. S. army
during the early '70s.
H. Dahl, who is employed at the
P. E. Strom farm north of Colgan,
had runaway while hauling fence
posts. He was caught beneath the
wagon bed as it was thrown off,
breaking his legs in two places.
Capt. T. P. Line, for nine years
resident of Dunn county, died recent
~ at his home in Killdeer, aged 2
years. He was the first national bank
examiner in the United States, having
been appointed by President Grant.
George Evenson and Angel Hougen
of near Wildrose killed a large lynx
in the vicinity Of that town recently.
The animal was attacked by collie
dog and engaged in battle until the
two men killed it with sticks and
stones.
Gordon, the young son of Mr.. and
Mrs. s. o. Lee Of New Rockford, met
with very painful accident which
nearly cost him the sight Of one of his
eyes. In some peculiar manner he
jabbed the claw of hammer into his
eye while lacking bill on telephone
pole.
That Conductor Charles o. Sylvas-
ter of the Northern Pacific, who died
at Glendive last week, died Of grief
and brooding over his troubles, is the
belief of fellow employees. An opera
ton for ulcer Of the stomach and gall
stones showed not defect. About a
year ago Sylvester was tried at Dick
inson on charge Of killing his wife,
who was shot during quarrel with
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-18
FARM PROPERTY

chance to buy a home on easy pay
ments. Phone 255, or call.
IA SOUTH HILL HOME FOR
SALE-$1OO down and SIS per month
at 8 per cent buys broom home on
a 50-foot lot on the South Hill. This
is nice looking house partly modern,
full basement, and with slight i'm
provements can be made into COM
Portable, attractive home. Price
$1,450. Large garden space. Phone
255, or call.
8.-FOR SALE-A frame, single
roof house for sale cheap. Must be
moved from the lot. Bargain if taken
at once. Might trade building for
clear lot, as we wish to build new
bungalow on present location. Phone
255, or call.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-18
CITY LOANS

cent per month buys Groom resi-
dence, partly modern, splendid CO.
foot lot, large garden space, in good
location, and at the low price Of
$3.50. Located east short distance
from the Mckinley school. The wise
husband buys home on the easy pay
ment plan. 1t is the way that wins.
Phone 255, or call.
GA BUNGALOW FOR SALE
$3.50 down and $25 at per cent per
month payments buys new Modern
Bungalow across the street from the
Normal school. This is a beautiful
little home that can be bought for
$4,000 on easy payments. It is modern
throughout, faces the Normal, and
consists Of lot 60x97 feet. Large
garden space. This is a splendid
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-18

her husband at Belfield. He was ac-
quilted and resumed work, but his
health failed steadily.
Herbert Simmer was struck by a
stray bullet while walking along the
main street of Belfield. The bullet en-
tered his right shoulder and lodged in
the neck. He will recover. The care
less use of a rifle in the hands Of a
Boy Scout is given as the cause Of the
accident.
Agents Of the Milwaukee railroad
movements to the Dakotas in the his
tory of that line. Not since 19O8-1909
has there been. such travel to the
northwest in territory tapped by the
Milwaukee, and it is expected that
the movement will continue for some
time.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-18

9-FOR SALE-Still another small
Broom house. Must be, moved from
the lot as we wish to build new Bun
galow on present location. Phone 255,
or call.
O.-WANTED-To trade an Avery
8-bottom engine Gang Plow, automatic
lift, both stubble and breaker bot
toms, in good condition, cost $945,
and some cash, for an Automobile.
Phone 255, or call.
11.-FOR SALE-8O and 100 acre
farms, at from SO to $40 per acre,
depending upon location and improve
ments. We have several thousand
acres of land for sale for cash, for
trade or on easy payments. Phone
255, or call.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-18
FARM LOANS

1.-WANTED-To hear from people
wanting Farm Loans or City Loans
Prompt service and lowest rates.
Phone 255, or call.
2.-WANTED-To hear from Local
or nonresident people with money to
invest in First Mortgages at per
cent interest. We have them for sale.
Phone 255, or call.
3.-WANTED-To buy, sell or trade
in Farm Lands or City Property. We
can put some cash with each deal.
Phone 255, or call.
4.-WANTED-To trade 80 acres
of free land, with some cash, for an
automobile. Phone 255, or call.
5.-A REGULAR HOME FOR
SALE-$10O down and SIS at per
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-18
CITY PROPERTY

12.-WANTED-Ou friends to
call on us to talk over Cooperation
and Farm Organization. We have
business proposition to make to our
friends. We are headquarters for
farmers and farm organization.
Phone 255, or call.
13-WANTED-We invite Farmers
and others to call or write to US for
printed matter on Marketing, Rural
Credits, Cooperation and Farm Or,
ganization. Phone 255, or call.
14-WANTED-To hear from
Farmers from northwestern North
Dakota or eastern Montana who need
help in organizing Farmers Elevators.
We can help organize and finance
farmers elevators. Phone 255, or call.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-01
SEEKS DIVORCE FROM
MAIL ORDER HUSBAND

Yreka, Cal, Dec. 31.-The applica-
tion of Mrs. Joel M. Davis, formerly
Mrs. Lydia Calvin, of Woodburn, Ore,
for a divorce from her Email order"
hubby, has been taken under advise
ment by the superior court after
hearing behind closed doors. A cor
respondence resulting from Mrs. Cal
win 3 answering Davis advertisement
in matrimonial paper ended in their
marriage July 3, 1913. The plaintiff
alleges Davis variously mlsrepresent-
ed his wealth, and furthermore know
ing her to be trained nurse, had
made arrangements prior to her COM
ing TO his home at Etna, to take
charge of nursing cases. Later he
told her she had better keep boarders
to paw the ~~ocery bill. Mrs. Davis
mas five sons and three daughters by
her first husband.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-01

Continued from Thirteen.)
makes business timid and unsettles
conditions"
j. c. Perry, druggist: "I think the
year 1916 will be great improvement
over 1915. Our Christmas sales were far
ahead Of those two years age"
Hal. d. Patton, bookstore: "Several
things have combined to make the year
hard one, the street assessments for
paving are q great drain, taking much
money away. think by midsummer
there win bo much Improvement"
VIM. McGilchrist, Jr., furniturei "I
think we win have a good year. The
east cannot be as prosperous MS II is,
without the effects being felt here.
With tho lumber mills working full
time business Is bound to feel II here,
and there are indications of this hap.
pening."
w. II. Steusloff, butcher and packer:
"Tho outlook Is better than last year.
Inquiries for our products are increas.
ing steadily and market for fresh meats
is Improving When working men start
for the logging camps as they are now
doing, have noticed business soon
picks up. Lumber is the backbone Of
Oregon business. Besides there Is n
good portion of the hop crop and much
wheat yet TO market, When these move
business win get an uplift."
Thomas X. Campbell, public utility
commissioner; "The year will show n
marked improvement over last. The rail.
roads are all showing marked increase
In business and report moving moro
and moro lumber. Oregon has, I think,
climbed the hill and will have good
sledding soon. The future looks
much brighter TO me.'
James McEvoy, Chicago store; "Too
many fool laws In Oregon has hurt
business. Whether II 10 TO improve j
think, depends on whether or not we
attend moro 20 business and lees 10
changing thoories." I"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-01
Banks Make Fine Gains
In Number and Resources

ficial call, there wero in this state,
eighty-seven national and one hundred
and seventy-four state institutions, with
total resources aggregating $l64,4 ,4S1,-
127.14. Total deposits on the same
date were $l26, ,l67 ,402.S9, being an in
crease Of $685., ,599.64 since the state
ment of September 2. Unlike all other
previous statements, practically the en-
tire increase is noted in the demand
and commercial deposits, indicating q
general willingness or tendency, on the
part of the public, to invest surplus
funds in commercial and business en-
terprises. Reserves Of all banks in the
state during the year have been main
tanned, as whole, greatly in excess Of
requirements, averaging about thirty
one per cent. 1t is true, however, that
the liabilities representing borrowed
money have been unusually heavy dur
ing the past six months, but from exam
nations made by this department, it
appears that the extension of credit
has been fully justified, and with one
or two exceptions, banks have only bor-
rowed to meet the legitimate seasonal
demands of their customers.
Summarizing banking conditions in
Oregon, L would say that reports re-
ceived by this office indicate a cOnsid-
cradle increase in business activity in
nearly every section of the state. Bus
mess men are generally confident and
even optimistic in their views as to the
future and / have every reason to be-
lieve that the banking situation will
continue to improve and that the COM
ing year will mark the return to nor
NAL conditions. Oregon banks as a
whole are in splendid condition and will
be able to meet any emergency that
may arise.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-01
By August Huckestein, Director Indus
trial Department.

The chairman and directors Of the in
dustrial department of the Salem Com
mercial club are endeavoring to ascer
tain tho real needs Of those manufac.
turers who are now engaged in the va
rious pursuits, that make up the wage
rolls in our city.
When they get tho desired informa.
tion, II shall be their purpose to bring
It before our commercial body, and en-
list their moral aid and support, of those
who are furnishing employment to
many Of our people.
We all realize the difficulties en-.
gendercd, to induce large manufactur.
ing institutions, who are already en-.
gagged in the manufacturing business tc
change their base of operations, unless
they have some special inducement Of
fered them, to come into our midst
Hence it devolves upon all OF us, as
business men, and every resident Of Sa.
lem, and surrounding country, to lend
our moral support to our local enter.
prises, and thereby make Salem big.
ger and more prosperous city to live
in.
The success Of our Commercial club
as well as our city, depends upon the
individual effort, and loyalty of the
local people, each and every one Of
whom should realize, that prosperity
comes only to those communities that
provides employment all the year round
for the mechanic as well as the laborer
who are an important factor in city 4
growth.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-01

With December 81, 1915, ends the
eighth year of bank supervision in Ore
gon. During this period the state banks
and trust companies have increased in
number from one hundred and thirty
two with total resources Of $53,42l,
/ 543.58, to one hundred seventy-two
banks and five trust companies with
total footings, aggregating $62,624,-
13025. These figures do not correctly
represent the increases made by the
individual banks in their total resourc-
es, for the reason thut the state banks
during this period lost approximately
$l2,O00,00000 of assests through con
solidations with national institutions.
Our first Bank Act, passed by the
1907 Legislative body, was in many re-
spects crude and lacking in important
essentials, but it has been added to and
amended by each succeeding Legislature,
until now we have good workable
banking law, recognized by all as one
of the best in the United States.
Banking conditions in Oregon, at this
time, are quite satisfactory. There
seems to pe q general feeling of con-
fidence in all lines of business through
out the state and the prospects for the
coming year are very encouraging,
While there was general shrinkage in
nearly every item Of the bank state
ment during the early part of the year,
there has been q gradual return to nor
nal conditions and decided improve
ment in the situation since the call of
June 30. Banks have shown a general
willingness and tendency to "clean
house and have materially strength
ened their assets during the year
through the elimination of bad and
doubtful items.
Conditions Improving
Conservative methods and sound
banking principals have been quite no.
ticable, and banking conditions have
also been greatly improved in certain
districts through consultations and re-
organizations already effected and now
in progress. Authority to do banking
business has been refused applicants
in several instances where investiga-
tion has shown the field already suffi-
ciently served, or where it was appar-
ent the organization was sought to fur
ther the personal interests of the pro-
moters.
During the year, six new state
banks have been organized and opened
for business, one was closed by this
department, two went into voluntary
liquidation and two have been absorbed
by national institutions, making q net
gain of one in number. During the
same period the national banks in this
state have decreased by one in number,
there having been one new organization
and two consultations.
Bankers Optimistic
On Novmber 10, the date of the Of.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-01
Why People Buy
OVERLANDS---

The Overland factory build more cars than
any other factory in the world that sell for more
than $500; output over 600 cars per day, en-
abling them to buy material in such enormous
quantties-same millions Of dollars in buying
alone. An article bought right. is half Sold
When you ask the man who owns an Overland
what kind of car he has, he does not hesitate
second to tell you its an OVERLAND, and
stands right there to tell you why he bought an
Overland. With these thousands of moving and
talking advertisements it makes selling Over
lands about as easy as selling tire.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-01

cannot be absorbed by local consump'
tion is now under consideration and is
in the hands Of committee composed
Of Gearge W. Weeks, l.. II, McMahan,
r. c. Paulus, A. c. Libby and Milton
Brown.
The members Of the executive com.
mittec Of this department have q desire
to do everything possible to promote
the agricultural and horticultural in
terests Of this community, and expect
to take hold Of various matters rs they
may be presented in helpful and ener-
getis manner.
II the carrier does not give
gervico notify tho office
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-01
A Few Reasons Why So Many
People Buy DODGE Bros Cars

Dodge Bros are the only firm building
automobiles in United States who own and
operate their own factory; no other stock
holders no stock for sale. Were in the business
years before putting car out under their own
name Made the boast that they would build a
car that would always stand as monument to
their name. And sell at low price. They have
more than made good their boast in one year.
Never did car jump into the front so quickly.
We Dodge dealers, knowing what is in the car,
and the men behind it, must only be as honest
with the people as the car is; and our business
will grow in future as has in past year.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-01

Continued from Scvcnteen)
mcnt Of market conditions for the pro.
Queer, and in an effort TO solve some Of
these problems,o number of meetings
have been held during the last two or
three months to discuss these matters
in o friendly aud helpful spirit with the
producers in this section,
These meetings havc been productive
Of much good already and the matter Of
establishing q cooperative handling
association for all kinda OF produce that