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The Washington times., 1916-10-20
STEEL UP ON STRONG
NEW YORK MARKET
SpeciaIties Also Advance-U. S.
Steel Climbs Toward Record
Price.

NEW YORK. Dot. 2o.-steel and spe-
cialties advanced at the opening OF the
stock exchange today. The general list
was strong.
United States steel sold at 11sk, about
points under It's record high, and Re-
public Steel was UP X at 75h.
General Electric jumped forward 2
points at 1se, international Paper pre-
ferred was up ~. Industrial Alcohol
III. and Pressed Steel Car /.
Steel continued its climb toward its
record price by advancing to 117h, a
gain Of more than points. About
10000 shares. of a 400. Ooo-share opening
hour. was trading In United States
Steel common. After touching TN. Re-
public Steel fell back to 7Sk.
American Locomotive furnished some
action by a jump OF ~ TO 83h. later
dropping back to SIN. Reading was
strong at 11M.
The Washington times., 1916-10-20
Real Estate Transfers.

Washington Heights-Bessie Bralove TO SAM
uel T. Ansell. lot 264. $40.
Washington Heights-Frances 8. Weir ct vir,
Thomas, to Louis c. Dawson, lots II and
81, block 8, $40.
Chichester-Deisie B. Appel TO Margarethe
and David Friedlander, lots II, 49, 10, o.
and 81. $40.
Company. trustee, to Frank q. Pardon, lots
81, 81, 50, block II. $l0o.
Massa chusetts Avenue Heights-David A.
Snyder 10 American Security and Trust
Company and Amos II. Plumb. trustees. lot
a. square 1893. t2b.
Chevy Chase Heights-The Newlands Com
pany to Frederick and Mary Dietz, lot 81,
square 1855, SO
sixteenth and streets northwest-Harry
Wardman ct al to Sarah s., Sarah M. and
Jane c. Bennett. and Elizabeth B. Edison.
lot l. square 8. Of 1888, SO (subject to trust
for 800. 000).
Mount Pieasant-Frances Z. Fitzgerald to w.
Grant Lieulien. lot $780, square 1891, SO.
The Washington times., 1916-10-20
EXPORTS GROWING
FOR YEARS, HE SAYS
DR.. Pratt Calls Recent Increase
Simply the Climax.

ATLANTIC CITY. Oct 2o.-That the
recent great growth of this country's
export trade was the climax Of devel-
opment which has been going on for
several decades was the substance OF n
speech here last night by DR.. Edward +.
Pratt, OF the Bureau of Foreign and Do
mestic Commerce. before the annual
convention OF the National Implement
and Vehicle Association.
las a matter OF fact the United States
stood third among the exporting nations
at the outbreak OF the European war"
said DIT. Pratt. ut seems to be that
there In no question but that there will
be a very large demand for agricul-
tural machinery of all kinds. immedi-
ately following the close OF the war
ut will be our privilege and our duty
to restock these countries with suitable
machinery when the war Is over"
The Washington times., 1916-10-20
FIFTY CASES HEARD
BY EXCISE BOARD
Rapid Progress Made in Consider
ing Applicants.

Rapid progress was made by the
Excise Board in its consideration of
applications for wholesale liquor
licenses. begun today.
More than fifty cases were heard by
the board during the morning ses-
sion. It is expected to conclude the
hearings by noon tomorrow.
THE total number of wholesale APP
plications on file is ninety-five. Pro-
test was made by A; r. shoemaker.
in more than SO per cent of the cases
heard today, his principal objection
being basedon the location of estab-
lishments in residential districts.
Announcements OF its decision in
regard to both Wholesale and retail
applications probably will be made by
the board October 81.
The Washington times., 1916-10-20
Jury Fixes Cost for
Georgia Ave. Widening

The cost Of land taken for widening
Georgia avenue northwest. from Rock
Creek Church road to the District line,
10 estimated at S7s,s42.36 by the jury ap-
pointed to assess damages and benefits
arising from the Improvement. The
jury's verdict was filed with Justice Nc
Coy In the District Supreme Court to-
day.
The amount found. with the cost OF
the proceeding. totaling ssl,72t.Ss. is to
be assessed against adjacent property
holders as benefits. Members of the
jury were Joseph Strasburger, George
p. Newton, Angu McSween. E. ]. Feb
rey. and Charles z. Kern.
The Washington times., 1916-10-20
ADOPTS PLAN TO
BUY OWN SEATS
Washington Exchange Passes
Amendment to Purchase
Any Vacant Berth.

Prices Of stocks were stronger at to-
days session of the Washington Stock
Exchange and the volume of trading
showed a slight improvement over re,
cent sessions.
At the conclusion of the call the MEM
bers adopted an amendment to the con-
stitution whereby the exchange as a
body Ia to be permitted to purchase any
OF Its seats which may be for sale, using
treasury funds for the purpose. The
seats SO purchased will be sold at prices
that may be fixed from time to time.
Capital Traction Stock continued to
advance fractionally. q total OF eighteen
shares selling at SAN. as compared with
81 and SAN on yesterday.
Washington Gas stock and Washing
ton Railway and Electric preferred also
made small advances. An odd lot OF
three shares Of the former issue brought
M, a gain of Y over the previous price.
and twenty shares OF the latter stock
sold at 81h, an advance of y.
Other sales included thirty shares Of
Washington Railway and Electric COM
mon stock at S; per cent bond of
the same company at S1M; 5000 worth
of American Graphophone first SIS at
1O2lh; 300 Washington Gas at 106h.
and twenty shares OF Merchants Trans
fer and Storage stock at 30.
Comparison of the estimated gross
earnings of the Southern Railway for
the second week Of October and for the
period from July to October Il. with
actual earnings for corresponding pc.
RODS OF the previous year. give the
company an excellent showing.
Estimated earnings for the second
week OF October were Sl.562.9SS, an In.
crease Of $3.50. 1877, or 1885 per cent. Gros,
from July to october II 10 estimated tc
have been SIS. 1888 646. which was an In.
crease of 81. 2S4 .962. or 1191 per cent over
the actual earnings for the similar pc
Rod OF 1915.
The Washington times., 1916-10-20
Here's a Cheap Food;
Try Valencia Onions

AZ least one food crop promises to
be abundant. and. consequently. COM
paratively cheap in the United States
this year. Those epicures who have
q fondness of Valencia onions may
have their fill.
Reports from Consul Putnam, at
Valencia, Spain, to the Department OF
Commerce, show that the onion crop
OF the Valencia region Is nearly
double that OF last year, and that ex-
ports to the United States have more
than doubled.
Shipments began June 20 last. and
in less than tire months 564,S35
crates and 20,0S4 cases were shipped
to this country. These shipments ex-
coed the total sent to all other coun-
tries in previous years.
The Washington times., 1916-10-20
Dinner Given for
Bishop of Japan

M. C. Harris. who has just retired
from the active bishopric and who
served for a long period as Methodist
Episcopal bishop OF Japan and Korea.
recently concluded a visit to his sister.
Mrs. Emily Harris Mcintosh at Tnkoma
Park. A dinner was given in his honor
yesterday at the home of Prof. NJ. 4.
Olson. also of 'rakoma Park. MIR. Har-
ris left yesterday for Japan. His head
quarters will be at Kamakura-by-th
sea, where he has been given home
by the Japanese Emperor.
The Washington times., 1916-10-20
VANDERBILT URGES
RY. PREPAREDNESS
Hardening Of Arteries" Has
Attacked Transportation
System, Banker Declares.
CONTINUED from First Pase.)

Continued from First Page.)
the railroad service broke down. From
this he argued the need Of preparedness
OF the roads.
Referring to the selfishness of the
public In demanding lower rates. the
selfishness OF labor In demanding nigh
ers and the selfishness Of politicians as
difficulties surrounding the roads, he
described conditions as serious.
Should Take Blood Pressure.
TITS time to take the blood pressure
Of the United States" said ne. II tell
In getting hardening Of the arteries.
That is q very dangerous disease. we
have put on the roads such restrictions
that they have not the resiliency To
meet the demands on them"
The selfishness of the politicians. said
the speaker. was the meanest sort OF
"The politician VINO will ell his execu-
tive Judgment for votes-that In the
meanest sort OF selfishness." he said
Mr.. .vanderljp did not attempt to SET
forth In detail what was the remedy for
present railroad troubles and condi'
lions.
Against Plan.
He made Il plain that he did not like
believe the legislative remedies. like
national incorporation and Federal
control instead OF State control, reached
to the depths OF the problem.
IL do not know. and do not believe
O man In this room knows fully. what
Is the matter" he said. You need 10
develop some railroad men who are
statesmen"
He urged the railroad men TO think
on their problems in n national way,
and he said the situation was much
like that which faced the bankers
twenty years ago before they had be-
gun TO study deeply into what was the
matter. Out of that grew legislation
for currency reform which. while not
completed. had yet been begun.
Pleads for Unity.
Mr.. vanderlip pleaded for unity OF
spirit between capital. labor. and ali
society. Unless the railroad problem
was approached in this broad and un.
selfish fashion. he held. It would not be
solved.
Mr.. vanderlip's address was applaud.
ed vigorously and following II, as well
as preceding II, he shook hands with
q large number OF members Of the so.
The Washington times., 1916-10-20
France Makes Money
Out of Aluminium

France has commenced making coins
out Of aluminium. because Of the short
age of silver. according to an official
dispatch here today.
Another dispatch reported that Eng
land has for army use all hides inn
ported from South Africa and South
America.
The Washington times., 1916-10-20
TodaY's Sales.

Washington Railway. com. SQS2. 90
81
Washington Railway. pfd.. 20ds1M.
Washington Gas Light, 347lh.
Merchant Transfer and Storage Com
pany. 10G90. 10000. 2q90.
After Call-Capital Traction. 10QSik,
SQ84%.
Washington Gas SIS. s50O910bk.
Graphophone LIST IS, $2.0O09102h, 81 900
91021i, $1,00Od1021k.
washington Railway IS. $1.0009s1ss.
The Washington times., 1916-10-20
Wholesale Produce Market

EuJs-NsarOy. fresh n0iso per dos. |.
Southern. 33c per doE.
BUTTER-Eigin print 40 per ID, tuh
Sec per ID.
LIVE PouLTRY-Hens, 10000 per Id.
chickens. 2odsic per ID.
LIVE sToCK,-veai calves choice. IiH0iic
per lb.: ordinary, sui0c per TO-; tat sheep
Sh9ec per h.; spring lambs choice, io0ioM
per IN
DRESSED PoRR-smaii. lie Per h.: msdi-
um. l2di2hc per ID.
The Washington times., 1916-10-20
Plan to Equip Destroyers
With Hydroaeroplanes

Plans for equipping vessels Of the de-
stroyer squadron with hydro-acroplanes
for scouting purposes were discussed by
Admiral Benson and Rear Admiral Al
bert l.. Gleaves, commanding the de-
stroyer squadron, today.
II Ia planned to equip one or more Of
the destroyers with catapault devices
aid to scouting operations OF the feet.
The cruiser North Carolina Is equipped
for aerial operations with the cruiser
squadron and the fleet.
The Washington times., 1916-10-20
Talks on Spanish War.

Alfred e. Lane, who has Just re-
turned from the Panama canal zone,
delivered an address concerning the
conditions of soldiers. sailors and ma
rines who served In the Spanish Ameri-
can war, before a meeting OF the Span
ish war men OF the Gen. Henry w.
Lawton Camp. held in the Perpetual
Building Association hall last night.
The Washington times., 1916-10-20

New York Stocks.

An transactions in stocks are on the 1858
e dollars and fractions thereof.
CO.. member. Of Nsv rerh STOCK nxsssnse
Hibbs Building.
The Washington times., 1916-10-20
CARVAJAL AND BRIDE
ON HONEYMOON TRIP
Former Mexican President and
Manicure at Resort.

PASS CHRISTIAN. Miss. Oct. To-
Former Provisional President Carvejal
OF Mexico. and his manicure bride. nee
Louise Martin. of New Orleans, are on
their honeymoon here today after q
secret romance and wedding.
News of their wedding leaked out only
last night
A year ago. Carvejal went into New
York hotel to have his nails manicured
Enhancing Louise Martin beamed al
him as she operated deity. With Ca.
vejal II was love at first sight, though
his friends didn't know II.
Carvejal IL wealthy.
The Washington times., 1916-10-20
LOYAL Women to Meet.

The Legion OF Loyal Women will hold
a business meeting In the Raleigh Ho-
tel Monday evening at 5 o'clock. Mrs.
Ada II. Weiss will preside.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-26

Florida has ever had. Take it class
by class, with proper allowance for
numbers, believe it is the best ever
saw. You have birds here in every
class which have won first prizes in
some of the biggest shows in the en-
tire United States. 1t is a show that
DeLand, Volusia county and the entire
state of Florida should be proud Of"
Everyone interested in any way in the
poultry industry should avail them
selves of this opportunity to see some
of the finest birds In the entire world.
To furnish amusement for the
crowds who are flocking to Blue Lake
park, where the fair is being held,
the Johnny ]. Jones exposition shows
have established themselves, forming
a great circle, with the fair buildings
in the center. For over half mile
the midway is lined on both sides with
clean, up-to-date shows, which are
playing to good audiences and giving
really high-class entertainments.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-26
THOUSANDS ATTEND
VOLUSIA co. FAIR
FINEST POULTRY SHOW EVER
SEEN IN THE STATE is THE
EXPRESSION OF MANY Ex-
HlBiTS CREATING INTEREST.

DE LAND, Jan. 26.- (Special.) =
With bands playing and flags flying
nearly 200 automobiles joined in the
decorated parade yesterday morning
which marked the official opening of
the first Volusia county fair, which
will continue all the rest of this week.
DeLand is full almost to overlooking
with people from ali over the state,
to say nothing of many from other
states. and the fair was ushered in
with a regular blaze of glory. Fol-
lowing the parade was an opening ad-
dress in the auditorium at the fair
grounds delivered by Hon. Park Tram
nell, governor of Florida. Gov. Tram
NELL gave a short but splendid adj
dress, touching upon the many ad-
vantages afforded to a city and a
county by such an exhibit as this,
which he said was a credit to one
OF Florida's grandest counties. In
spite of the hundreds of other things
which attracted the attention of many
of those in attendance, Gov. Trammell
was heard by a very large and ap
preciative audience
The poultry show held in connec
ton with the fair and which at first
was expected would be merely 10
| cal affair has developed into an ex
/ hibition which is little short of mar
velous Over three weeks ago it be
gan to be seen that there was going
to be a very large number of out
side exhibitors and Mr.. Earl Brown
who is in charge of the poultry de
partment, began to increase the spac,
at his disposal. He arranged accom-
modations for several thousand bird
and the result has gone far beyon,
his most sanguine expectations. Owe
and more entries are expected today
Mr.. ]. H. Wendler, of Quakertowr
Pa, who is a licensed Judge for tn
American Poultry association, vii
judge the Volusia county poultr
show Mr.. Wendler has officiated i
this capacity for many years, havin
judged at such shows as Indianapoli:
Ind, Cedar Rapids, Ia, Allentown, Pa
New York City, Philadelphia, and tn
great Madison Square Garden show:
Judge Wendler said yesterday: "Thi
is the best poultry show the state c
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-26
LEGAL NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the result
of the Municipal Primary Election of the
CITY of Daytona Florida. held on the
s5fa cay of January. A. ID. 1916, accord
ing TO the returns of the inspectors and
clerk of said election, is as follows
For candidate for commissioner the loi-
lowing candidates did receive the number
of votes set opposite their respective
q. N. Bingham (s25) Three hundred
twenty five votes.
Geo A. Main esd Two hundred fifty
' 4 MeF. Porter $500 Three hundred
M Lew Smith (512) Five hundred twelve
x. NJ. Wing (a4s) Two hundred forty
three votes. -,
That the following four candidates dld
receive the highest number of votes cast
ar sTch primary election for commission
ers:
GEO. A. MAIN.
A McF. PORTER
LEW SMITH.
which entities the said four candloaIes
RI nave their names placed on the oailot
10 he used at the municipal eiecuoh TO
he held in the City of Daytona, Fioriaa'
ON the Sth day of February, A u 1910.
In witness whereof. 1 have hereunto SET
nv hand and official seal this 2otn DAY
of January, A d. 1916 nr,,n
ifd City Clerk.
L Aeo
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-26
Children Need Special Attention.

That special medical attention
should be given to children in the four
or five early years before school be-
gins is asserted by Dr. David Forsyth,
an English physician, whose views are
published in bulletin just issued by
the United States bureau of education.
Doctor Forsyth declares that medical
inspection Of elementary school chill
dren points to a widespread physical
deterioration during the first four or
five years OF life, which leaves the
majority Of children with serious but
preventable defects.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-26

Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Kidder,s who
came to Daytona from Palm Beach
and have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
L. E. Holmes, 242 North Ridgewood
avenue, departed today for Hawks
Park and ST. Petersburg at which lat
ter place they will spend the remain
der of the season Mr. Kidder is pro-
prietor of the Twin Lake villa at
New London, N. H.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-26

Mrs. A E. Benton and daughter,
Miss Bessie Benton. of LaPorte, Ind,
are comfortably established for the
remainder of the season in the Sta
pies apartments on First street, just
north of Magnolia avenue. Mrs. Ben
ton and daughter had been at New
Smyrna for two months prior to COM
ing to Daytona and have a number of
friends in that city. They have taken
a strong liking for this city, however,
and think it a very beautiful and at
tractive place.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-26
I!WEMHER

y 81 you winter residents who
j 6os a here expecting every day
y 1o( per cent sunshine and ev-
I1Ght 100 per cent moonshine are
|o1ing too much. Concerning the
-. the weather man is human.
r1her inhuman at times, and con-
~ tae moonshine, Daytona is a
1oWn 'Nough said.
10y the gentleman who controls
1>ooyt My sprinkler wires this Sec
- 81 pect local showers on Thurs
/ oxce 1t In the extreme southern
- 1t the state and moderate
win Il freshening to southeast
- ntrthwest district Little the
Ter nan cares what he does to
- He is safe far away on his
1on where he seems to be spend
- pare time in manufacturing
~ n the East Coast
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-26
m. D. HERRICK DIES
AT HIS SONS HOME

M. d. Herrick, aged father of Wes-
ley Herrick, died at about 1000
O'Clock this morning at the home of
his son in Daytona Beach Mr.. Her.
rick had been in failing health for
some time but hi sdeath came unex-
pectedly and funeral arrangements
are awaiting the return of his son.
who is out on hunting trip.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-26

Mr.. and Mrs. George Haab, of Baby
Ion. Long Island, New York, who last
week occupied their new winter home
on Rowlader place, were pleasantly
surprised Saturday evening by num-
Der of their friends who gathered at
their home for the purpose of giving
them a housewarming. Music, games
and refreshments contributed to make
the evening very delightful one for
all.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-26

the day will be the address given by
Hon. w. N. Sheats, state superintend-
ent of public instruction. The talk
will take place in the evening at 500
o'clock. Another interesting attrac-
ton win be the address given by
C. X. McQuarrie, chief demonstration
of the Florida division on Farm Dem
onstration Work" Notable, also, will
be the address on Home Demonstra-
ton Work, Canning Clubs. etc." by
Miss Agnes Ellen Harris, assistant
demonstration Florida division. and
the canning demonstration by Miss
Myrtle Warren, assistant demonstra-
tor Florida division, and Miss Mary
X. Summers, demonstration for Volu-
STA county, which should be full of
value. At $3.50 in the afternoon, the
annual county spelling contest for the
sixth, seventh and eighth grades will
be given. To the amount of $50, in
cash prizes, will be awarded. This
contest will be conducted by Hon. r
l.. Turner, rural school inspector.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-26

Mrs. T. ]. Grotjan, of Baltimore.
Nd, who is spending the winter with
her daughter, Mrs. William Ronald,
on North Beach street, went down to
Cocoa this afternoon to visit her
grandson, T. Grotjan Ronald. and wife
at that place.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-26

Mr.. and Mrs. H Merrill, of Clinton,
Conn, are located for the third sea-
son with Mr.. and Mrs A. P. Robert
at 54 First avenue. During their sew
eral seasons here Mr. and Mrs. Merrill
have made many friends who well
come their return.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-26

DR.. ]. ]. Culp, of Ionia, Mich,
brother of Mrs A P. Robert of this
city, visited Mr.. and Mrs. Robert at
their home on First avenue from Sat
urday until Tuesday, when he left for
Tampa and other points. DR.. Culp
spends the winter seasons in the
South and has previously visited Day
tona, accompanied by Mrs. Culp.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-26

Mrs. w. G. Fletcher rejoined her
little daughter, Isabel, Tuesday even
ing at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs II. S. Miller, on Cypress
street, returning from stay of sew
eral days in ST. Augustine and Jack
sonville with Mr.. Fletcher, who is ex-
pected to come to Daytona this even
ing.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-26
Uncle Eben.

"A man allus gifts caught at it," said
Uncle Eben, when he tries to say
sumpin' spiteful disguised as a Joke.
but lot o. folks keep on tryin' it
ies' de same"
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-26
Very Similar.

Life is a good deal like baseball. 1t
S one thing to get to the top of the
eague and another to stay there-De-
roit Free Press.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-26
Why the comparison7

Why dc you compare my marks
manship with lightning?" asked the
recruit. Because" replied the in
structor. st never hits twice in the
same place."
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-26

Mr.. and Mrs. A. p Moot, of Min
city for about a month, left Tuesday
afternoon for Miami to look after
property interests in that place. They
about a month and then return to Day
tona for the last of the season.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-26

Mrs. j. s. Rodgers, of Kansas City.
Mo-, who has been at the Cleveland
hotel since early in the season, left
today for Miami, where she will
spend a few weeks, but will return
to Daytona before going North. Mrs.
Rodgers has visited Daytona in other
seasons and has many friends here.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-26

*Clark's Millinery Boat Spring
and summer opening A full line of
all the smart and up-to-date styles. We
invite your inspection Wednesday
and Thursday, the Goth and 9th.
46-47
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-26

The Joint meeting of the Volusia
County Teachers association will be
held in the DeLand public school
building Saturday, January 20. 1916.
This is the first joint meeting of the
year. and it is expected that another
will be, held early in the spring. Pro-
fessor H. Clay Marks, principal OF
the Daytona public schools, will give
an address son "A Well Ordered
School"
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-26
Unusual.

r; Speaking of long memories. writer
N the Boston Globe says: Il can re-
member my grandmother when nine
teen months of age"
Plain Dealer.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1916-01-26
Mali Sunplied.

Anyway, a man never has to WORRY
about a ventilating system for his air
castles.-Los Angeles Express,