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Tensas gazette., 1916-12-01

The big M. L. Clark & Son show is
billed for st. Joseph on Thursday, De-
cember 18th, and Waterproof, Friday,
December 10Th. This show has been
here before and is always appreciated
and welcome.
Tensas gazette., 1916-12-01

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Union
Church of st. Joseph gave q dinner
in one of Kershaw buildings, on the
plank road, on Wednesday, and real
lied about fifty dollars, which will be
devoted to the fund being raised for
the Sunday School annex to the Union
Church.
Tensas gazette., 1916-12-01

DR.. and Mrs. John Smyth of New
Orleans are visiting his old home at
"Wsvertree," in this parish. 1t is
needless to say their many friends are
delighted to see them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
FINANCIAL NEWS
RESPONSE TO GOOD MEXICAN NEWS
SHOWS STRONG UNDERLYING TONE
Even Specaltes Are in Good Demand-Belief Prevails
That Control of Mexican Petroleum Is Held
by Standard Oil Interests
NEW YORK, April /


Peshng
Petroleum properties
been but the made
which
roller Kennecott
there
based incentive in
ales let the opportunity forcing their voes into
situation Of
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
LONDON STOCK MARKET
Home Railways Rally on Improve
ment in Labor Situation

LONDON, April Although the Stock
Exchange markets were quiet today, the
feeling continued cheerful. The gilt edged
section was firm,
The Government issued a statement
showing the expenditures of the United
Kingdom for the financial year, ended
yesterday, to have been fl 559, 900 900 and
the revenue 1886, 100000 The deficit was
E62, 100000 below the estimates.
Following an Improvement in the labor
situation on the Clyde home railway
shares rallied. The American depart
ment was listless and featureless, with
changes in prices narrow. Canadian Pa
cifics were tirmer, but Grand Trunks were
irregular South American rails were
weakened again.
Steadiness was noted in foreigners. The
tone of Japanese descriptions was good.
The French loan was firmer, being quoted
at S5s. Business was quieter at Paris.
There was further advance in Marconi's
and Royal Dutch shares were buoyant.
Sales of treasury bills from March IS
to March 81 aggregated f93,000,000, new
record
There was disbursed in dividends and
coupons today f13,000,00O.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
COTTON PRICES DECLINE
ON LARGE OFFERINGS
Good Demand at Low Levels-Supply
From Wall Street

NEW YORK, April lin the face of
sharp decline in Liverpool and heavy
rains in Texas, the opening on the Cotton
Exchange this morning was considered
good one. Prices showed declines of to
10 points. The demand was quite large
at the lower levels and there was some
proft-taking by recent sellers who pur-
chased on the call. A supply came from
Wall street interests and commission
houses
After the call there were some large
offerings in several options, one of 5000
bales of July at 11.99 being made. but
the buying continued large enough to
hold prices at a point or two above the
start at the end of the first 15 min
utes.
Private cables from Liverpool attributed
decline of 5 u to 6 points in that market
to selling of hedges and n supply because
of reports of rains in Texas. Local in
terests, however believed that the drop
was due in a large measure to easier
freight rates, which would be bearish in
Liverpool and bullish here. Quotations
in the English market were due to come
about one point higher.
Aside from the heavy precipitation in
the Southwest, which relieved the drought
in Texas, there was little feature to the
weather. Temperatures were about un-
changed and clear conditions were gen.
eral in other sections of the belt.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
MANY STEEL MAKERS MAINTAIN
THERE is NO CHANGE IN MARKET
Demand for Some Products as Large as 1t Has Been.
Inquiries From Abroad Relax-Tonopah Bel
mont Quarterly Statement Good

Despite reports TO the effect that the top
level for steel articles is near at hand,
there are many makers who maintain that
there has been no change in the market
situation and that prices continue to dis
play an upward tendency. It is pointed
out that the demand for some products Is
just as large as 1t ever has been with
many users requesting early deliveries,
which indicates that their needs have not
yet been satisfied and that further con-
tracts can be expected to be placed in the
near future
While it is admitted that the inquiries
from abroad have shown some relaxation,
It is pointed out by the best authorities
that the demand is sufficient at this time
to keep the mills busy for many months.
The railroads in this country are active
customers of the steel makers, and It is
likely that the orders placed by the car
rers for rails alone during the last month
have approxlmated 100000 tons for 1917
delivery in the first and second quarter.
Such orders always bring with them con-
tracts for spikes bolts and other acces-
sories, and the present buying movement
Is no exception in this particular. On
these articles the deliveries also are to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01

CHICAGO, April There was re-
newed buying of wheat this morning and
the market was stronger on unfavorable
crop advices and steadiness in the market
at Liverpool. where there was disappoint-
ment over the clearances from exporting
countries for the week.
The Oklahoma report for April was
bullish, and said that rain was needed
urgently. II put the condition OF the
crop IN the State at 81, against 73
month ago, SO year ago and 80 last
June Today's weather map showed good
moisture in the Southwest over night.
May opened at $1.14@113%. against
~ Il at the end yesterday; July started
It s1.12k a 61.12k, against s1.12 at the
close yesterday; September opened at
e1f0N @1.10h, yesterdays last price.
Prices dipped a little after the start but
again worked upward, May selling at
sI.149k before the end OF the first half
ahour, and September at $1.1OS
j The receipts at Minneapolis and Duluth
zrere 296 cars, against 304 cars year
1zzo at Winnipeg, 571 cars, compared with
: 57 cars; at Chicago, PIG cars against "a
p
]=zrhe reports that the United Kingdom
- purchased a large amount of grain
Russia. for shlpment via the Darda-
- were declared TO be without founda-
: - Export sales in the past 4S hours
estimated at 100000 bushels.
- was quiet. The receipts here to-
IRE 81 cars. The market at Liver
as duh. The Oklahoma report said
- the area to be planted in that State
"a year promised to be per cent
than that OF last year.
Dealings In oats were also on a small
Iie, the receipts here today were 10
fasa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01

be made during the first six months OF
next year.
So far as locomotives and car buying
are concerned there does not appear to be
as much activity as heretofore, but this
is attributed in the trade to the fact that
deliveries on this equipment cannot be
made at the time requested. 1t is consld-
cred altogether likely, however, that the
carriers will come into the market sooner
or later for equipment.
The combined statement of the opera
tions Of the Tonopah Belmont Develop
ment Company and the Belmont Milling
Company for the quarter ending Febru-
ary 20, 1915, came out today. 1t showed
income Of S260,552, compared with $780,
s26 in the quarter ended November 80,
1915, Total income, after adding income
from other sources, was s267,271, against
s196,179 on November 80. On Change to-
day Tonopah Belmont stock advanced a
small fraction.
Trading on the local Exchange today
was again on a small scale, with price
movements Irregular Philadelphia Com
pany, after advancing a point, lost half of
the gain. Buffalo and Susquehanna com-
mon rose small fraction. The traction
Issues were Off slightly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
CASH PLENTIFUL
ON PARIS BOURSE;;
SEE NEW LOAN
Government Issues and In
dustrial Stocks Are
Active
URGE BOYCOTT ON FOE
Commercial Campaign Against
Germany After Peace
Advocated
BY YVES GUYoT
Fx- Minister OF Public Works, Editor LAgence
Economiuue ct Financiere.
Special cable TO Evening LEDGER

Special cable TO Evening Ledger
PARIS, April 1.-The financial stua-
tion, both private and public, continues
excellent There is plenty of money on
the Bourse, not only because there Is real
activity both in Government issues and
in Industrial stocks, but also because the
quarterly liquidation is occasioning no
stringency or furry.
There is a heavy demand for both per
cent. and az per cent rentes, without as
many sellers as buyers. Both series of
Government issues are continuing to rise.
Money on the Bourse is at only per'
cent, while on the curb 8 X is asked.
As for public finances, the Government
is still getting all the money needed by
temporary loans and bonds of national
defense, and new loan, though foreseen,
is still some distance in the future.
The question of exchange is always
present, and exchange remains high
against France, and cannot be otherwise
while imports continue so much more than
exports. The large circulation of bank
notes also has n bad effect on exchange,
and there Ia n concerted attempt being
made to introduce the use of the check
system more widely.
The statement of the Bank of France
shows the stock of gold holds UP, despite
shipments out of the country for the open
ing of new credits.
In furtherance of the plan OF organ
izing n commercial campaign against Ger.
many after peace has been signed. n prof.
ect has been placed before the Chamber
of Deputies to put high tariff on all
German goods and to sign commercial
treaties with other nations, giving them
preferential treatment. In order that
Germans may not be able to slip in by
g. side door, the plan includes a proposal
for the registration of all foreign com.
mercial houses or agents in France, with
a system of fines and Imprisonment for
failure to register or for false registration.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
GOLDFIELD STOCKS,
DIVIDENDS DECLARED

Reses Buttonhole Machine Company, regular
quarterly Of 5 per cent, payable April is to
stock on record April 4.
International ButtOnhOle Sewing Machine
Company and Reece Folding Machine Company
regular quarterly Of per cent. each. payable
April is 10 stock Of record April l.
Kentucky Securities Company regularly
quarterly OF IL per cent, payable April 10
10 stock Of record April /.
Securities Corporation General. regular quar-
terry OF ~ per cent. payable April IS to
stock OF record April ].
PennsyIgania Lighting Company. regular
quarterly Of n per cent. payable April is
70 stock Of record April 1.
Plymouth cordage Company. regular quar-
terly Of per cent, payable April 20 70 stock
Of record April 1.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
PHILADELPHIA
MARKETS
PROVISIONS

There was little trading but values ruled
rg T 81 @ Wesern Ssef IN bse sSt n sss
smoked % city beef 7 !ngckles ~ ks And ten
beef hams, s2s 03O; pork. family; S25. 80 20;
skinned. loose. 17iH 01sc.; do. do, smoked
Is II q ice. other hams, smoked. city cured,
as to brand and averages 1I12 a. lSC.; hams
smoked, Western cured, 171a 91sc.; do;
cured. loose. II Ac; do, smoked. 13A 0b13iAc c.; /;
bellies, in pickle according to average, loose
average, city cured, lT01sc. do. Western
cured, 11@ 1sc; lard, Western refined. tierces
2hc.; do, do. tubs, 12lsc.; DO, pure city
kettle rendered. in tierces' 121sc'i do do
The market was quiet but steady. We
quots: Extra fine granuntod. Tc.: powdered,
7.10c.; confectioners' A. 6.00c.; soft grades
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
VEGETABLES

Choice stock was generally firm but demand
was only moderate. Quotations: White pota-
toes. ,per bush, h,6Pennsylyania, SI.3041. 40:
New York, 81 15@1.2O: Western SLIGO /. 20:
white potatoes. Jersey, per basket-No. rose
85 q 75c;; No. / other varieties, 80 a 75c.; No
2. 80 ~ 4Oc,; white pota atoss, Florida, per bbl.-
No /. S7q7i5Oi No. z, sGg7i sweet potatoes
% 30c, sweet potatoes. Jersey. Delaware and
AAaETgganad per hamper-No. !. I5c. q 81; No
Si.758 2; No, =, 75c, q 81. IS; csbbsse. Danist
Zoe. @ 81 .25; do, South Carolina, per crate
sphasR ssRleEHX HXorfoR fSrias Ser bRS R1r s5i s
Norfolk; PEI, Dbl, 6O47Oc;; lettuce. Florida
per basket, S2W36O; do. South Carolina. per
basket So 2Q3; beans. Florida. per basket, SO a
EFIorida, per carrier 81 o50Qs25 eggplant
sTaaE5sSs9gth To- GSEon9 "a
mushrooms. per Alb basket 95c' a 81 40 ''0O
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
FoREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK, April 1.--Rates in the
foreign exchange market follow: Demand
sterling, 4Te1s: cables. ATT; frame, checks,
I6.971S. cables, 5.96%; reichsmarks'
.snschs, ~; cables. 721s; lire, checks. 65s;
E1abIes. s.5s1s; Swiss, checks. 5.2iA ca
Zazs. stockholm, checks. 2s.s5; cables,
k.05: pssetas, checks, 19.45; cables. 1885,
dsrs. checks. 42A; cables, AZ 1915;
aes. 31.40; cables. 3145. Sixty-day
#ine bills were quoted at 4.7s. and So
. .hiils. 4.7I1a.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
Financial Briefs

New York banks lost to Subtreasury
yesterday SS11,O00.
Gross earnings of IS railroads for the
third week in March were $11,936,229,
compared with S9,S51,11S for the same
week last year. an increase of $2,0S5,115.
Copper exports from the Atlantic ports
for the week ended March 80 totaled
11,05S tons; since March 1, 24,006 tons.
Frank A. Kelly formerly with the Car.
negie Steel Company and the United
States Steel Products Company, has been
appointed traffic manager, and elected n
director of the American Exports Steel
Company. The offices of the American
Exports Company in Philadelphia will be
moved to New York.
The Bank of England reports the
amount of currency notes outstanding as
f100,350,991, against S,433,273 last
week. The amount of gold held for the
redemption of such notes remain at
E2S,500,000.
The copartnership of the firms of j. p.
Morgan & Co. and Drexel & Co., which
expired yesterday as a consequence of
the death of the late ]. Pierpont Morgan,
has been renewed,
The Bank of England shipped $4,000
In sovereigns to Spain and f25,0O0 to
Uruguay.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
BIG GAIN IN CLEARINGs
Total for Week s4,276,2S5,924, In.
crease 31.8 Per Cent.

An increase of s1.s per cent is shown
in the bank clearings through the clearing
houses of the country for the week, all
cities exhibiting increases. The otal clear
ings for the week were S4,276,285,924,
against S3,245,004.55O in the same week
last year. Philadelphia headed the list
as far as increases over the same week OF
the previous year are concernd, the total
in this city being 56.5 per cent, larger De-
FOIlou.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
PUBLIC UTILITIES

The February report of the Columbus
Railway, Power and Light Company
shows gross earnings of $2SO700 an in
crease of $32,1O over the figures for Feb
ruary. 1915; net earnings of S115,166, an
increase of s15,5S4, and surplus of
S70,791, or an increase of $9936. For
the 12 months ended February 20, the
report shows gross earnings of $3,167,994.
This is a gain of S96,S64 over the same
period in the previous year The net
earnings for the IL months were 1885,
246, or an increase of $99,OS9, and the
surplus was $s11,914, an increase of
$9O,S42.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
LiyerpooI Cotton

LIVERPOOL, April 1.-Spot cotton was
dull today at points decline on the
basis of 7.7Od for mid-upland. The sales
were 5000 bales, including 2050 Amer
lean. The imports were 100 bales, all
American. The market for futures closed
barely steady at net decline of 51A @6
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
FRESH FRUITS

The general market was quiet and without
nangss qu2atiS1s Rad%is ApPes
isaIgS RsF pSSYs SY
apples. in bulk per 100 lbs. SOC. a 81 5O
apples, Western, per box, 81 % az oranges,
Florida. per crate, $4,000; tangerines, Flor
ida, per strap. 81 @ 3; so; grapefruit, Florida.
per crate, $1.7544; lemons. per box, S243;
pineapples, per crate-Porto Rico. 81. SOC g. 80;
Florida, 81. 500 $50; cranberries. Jersey. per
bbl. S3q7; do, Jersey, per crate. s142.25:
strawberries, Florida, per qt.-RefrigeratoTs,
30 a 4Oc,. omen crates. oOn 8Uc
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
LIVE STOCK QUOTATIONS

CHICAGO. April 1.---HoGS-Receipts, 5000
Market Mar loe higher Mixed &C. and butchers 1910
sSii6S SisSi, light 'S: :2OSS.5O; pigs. s7.sSG
CATTLE EES:Rseeipts' 200. Market steady
Besyes @ 81 52S9lO cows. COWS and e, hsitsrs. 81 $3.50
ans, $5.25 $50; calves; 81. .509s.I5,
sHBEP-Reeeipts. 200 Market steddE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01

The Bangor Railway and Electric
Company (Maine) reports February gross
earnings S62,406, an increase of S2O26
net earnings of $2S,221, a decrease of
s2694 and surplus, $10,442, a decrease
of S2s37. Twelve months gross was
S791,sI2 which is an increase of S93s4,
compared with the corresponding period
net earnings, S3s2,776, a decrease of s24.-
444. and balance Of S64,935, a decrease of
$27,793 from the figures of 1914.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01

NEW YORK. April TIE FacIIIc Gas
and Electric Company declared a quar-
terly dividend OF l \ per cent. on the COM
mon stock payable April is. 70 stock Of
record March 81. This Is tlle drst cash
dlvidand paid On this stock since April Ia
1913 Quarterly dividends OF u per cent
havlns ben pad from April rs. 1918. .
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
NEW YORK BANK STATEMENT
Average and Actual Loans Increase.
Reserves Fall

NEW YORK April 1.-The weekly
statement OF the members Of the New
York Clearing House Association shows
an increase OF S3.139. 900 in average loans,
and an expansion Of S13, ,3s2, 900 in actual
loans, Reserves in both statements were
smaller. Details follow:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
POULTRY

ruled firm with a fair demand for desirable
stock. Quotations: Fowls, isla 9l9hc.; roost-
10 q zoe; do, STACEY, 14015c. ducks. as to
size and quality, Is a zoe; geese 174 l9c.: (:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
Railroads Default on Bond Interest

NEW YORK April The following statement has been made by George
following
sion refundingm mortga
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01

San FRANCISCO. April The stand
Ard on Company Of caiifornia has az
saneed the price Of crude Oh cents 4
aaEfsl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
Money in London

LONDON, April Money, 4Q4h per
cent, discount rate, short bills. AS q4A
per cent three months bills, rs q4& per
cent
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
BAR SILVER

In London bar silver was quoted at 20 pence.
UP 1-18 pence.
Commercial bar silver in New York was
quoted today at 60b cents. up u cent, and
the highest price on this movement.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01

The following precipitation un inshesl
% at St. Louisi 10 ai Fort WAYNE;
,aze at Kansas City, DsyenpSEt ,si and
"A a Chicago. and ,46 Mt KeOkuk.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01

February gross earnings of the East
st. Louis and Suburban Company were
S227,472, an increase of $39,680, compared
with the same month last year Net
earnings were $9O,766 against $74,469
and surplus $2S,964, an increase of $16.-
391. Twelve months gross was $685.
$50, decrease of S51,570 compared with
the corresponding period net was $1,01S,-
SIS, an increase of $2095, and balance
S53,7SS compared with $2375 in the pre-
ceding 12 months.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01

February gross earnings of the Con-
sumers' Power Company (Iichigan) for
February were $3s6,734, compared with
$31O,S11 in February of the previous year,
or an increase of $75,923; net earnings
were Sas2149. an increase of S3S,93S.
Twelve months gross was $4,O48,729,
against s3,443,39s in 1914; net earnings,
$2,376,471, compared with S1,991,553. and
balance, $1,Os3,110, an increase of $780,
604 during the period,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01

Total sales, SAG, 800. compared with s22,s0O
last Saturday; for week. SS59,800i last week,
S317 200.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
RATES FOR MONEY
BANK CLEARINGs

BANK cLEARINGS-
hank elearingB today compared with CORE
zpaadlne day ,s,a s5t two yeaIIssis 1st4
sAs4= sz4. iaS. .sss $50. 0a2.7e4 s2s. s5e, ,egs
#ez&an ~ a. 3gl 30 81, sto, ,0lo o,slo.9eo
~ York ass. 54i, $40 2os.51s.o57 s4i. .2sS.o44
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
Local ReserYe Bank Statement

The condition OF the Federal Reserve Bank
OF Philadelphia at the close OF business March
81 compares as follows;
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
DAIRY PRODUCTS

CHEESE-The market ruled firm under light
offerings, but trade was quiet; 9q9otations; Ne"
fair to good. held, 1sQ1shc.; do. do. part
skins. IL " Ice
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
Bonds were dull and somewhat easier.
NEW YORK COFFEE MARKET

NEW YORK. April 1.-The coffee market
opened q shade lower this morning at declines
of 4 to 2 points, but trading was quiet and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
RENEWED BUYING
4 SENDS WHEAT UP
Unfavorable Crop News and
Steadiness at Liverpool.
+ Strengthens Market
wrArHER CONDITIONS

NEW YORK. April 1.--Advices received
sieated the following weather conditions:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01
Sales in Philadelphia

Total sales .ta891 shares, compared with si67
shares last Saturday; for week, 50,312 sharesi
last week, 4552 shares.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01

Copper exports from the Atlantic ports
for the week ended March 80 totaled
LOSS tons; since March /, 24,0O6 tons
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-01

New York banks lost to subtreasury
yesterday SS11,000.