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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23
Further Recovery in Prices
Aided by Heavy Buying
of Steel Common.
OTHER STEEL ISSUES
SHARE IN ADVANCE
Railroad List Responds TO I'm
proved Labor Outlook Banks
Credit Position Better.

With Steel as the leader yesterdays
short session was more active than
for any Saturday in several weeks
The general trend Of prices was up
ward. the movement being accelerated
by covering by shorts who feared pos
sible further favorable developments
over the weekend. While the turn
over in Steel common was by far and
away the feature of the market, with
a net advance of a full point for the
two hours trading. other steel STOCKS
vere strong. Lackawanna rose l y 10
~. while Republic Iron and Steel also
closed at its high price. this being
A7S.. rejecting the wonderful report
BY the company for the half year
Motor issues were buoysnt on re-
newed merger talk and reports that
directors Of the Maxwell company at
their August meeting may finally de-
clare a dividend on the common stock.
Railway shares Jagged during the
first hour, but on news from WASH
dispute will accept mediation 10 pre-
vent a strike buying appeared which
caused slight advances throughout the
list at the close. The consensus OF
opinion on the short session was that
there was some small commission
house buying. with the large part OF
the advance caused by professional
short covering.
The weekly statement Of the Clear
ing House banks disclosed a further
strengthening of the local credit po--
sition. The aggregate reserve showed
an increase of $13,164,000, while the
average surplus rose to S1OS,Os5,36O,
an increase of s12,975,s90 over the
previous week. The banks now report
the largest surplus reserve since June
"a The increase in cash holdings was
due for the most part TO gold i'm
portations. The loan item contributed
70 the improvement in the banks con-
dition, but only 20 small degree,
showing a decrease of S3,SS7,00O
The foreign exchange market was
featureless and with one or two minor
exceptions the market displayed
steady tone. In the local money mar
ket the close of the week witnessed an
easier tendency for the various ma
turtles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23
PUBLIC UTILITY NOTES
General News and Earnings Of Various
CorpOrations

The Public Service Corporation OF
New Jersey. in its June financial re-
port, shows gain in total business Of
S426.Sl7. or nearly IA per cent over the
same month year ago. After allow
ing FOR operating expenses, hNed
charges, sinking fund requirements.
etc. the balance available for amorti-
zation. dividends and surplus totalled
S57O.OOl The increase in surplus avail
able for dividends was slTS,993.
Wisconsin Edison.
Gross operating revenues Of the Wis
consin Edison Company, as reported by
the North American Company. amount
ed 10 SS2l.02l in the month Of June. an
increase of "a per cent over the CORE
spending month in 1915. Charges for
operation were SCOTT, a gain of over
26 per cent, leaving net earnings OF
$3.50. 804. an increase of more than IL
per cent. The balance applicable TO
the Wisconsin Edison Company and
depreciation Of subsidiary companies
was S143,06]. an advance Of over 81 per
cent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23
BUSINESS TROUBLES
Bankruptcy Petitions.

FISHFIELD FURNITURE CO.-IscOb Fischlp-
wiiz. Abraham FischlOwitT and Louis Newfeld. do
Ing business Fischowitz A NeWfcld and also a.
the Fishfeld Furniture Co. 225 227 Sixth sv have
made NJ assignment 70 William !. James 4 petit
lion 81 bankruptcy vas also nlei against them by
william J. Carey for these creditors David Hos
gen. 500; J. o. FroTs sons sos. and The Rcd
Lion Furniture Co. $3.50. Liabilities. $4,000 and
assets. sl6, 900
MAX IT, MiCHELMAN Petition fled against
Max n. Micheman. $50 BTOadNtv a dealer in
drygoois and clothing. by Michael Pcrliu a crel-
itOi for 81. 500 on Judgment II was alleged that
Mlchcman he'd transferred S32 .0G0 20 relatives.
Of whom Meyer Mi-hclman. Of Northampton
Mass. and hat a receiver appointed il the
City Court for his property he was treasurer ~
Michelmsn Bro. Inc. clOihing msnufs otursr,
Of $50 Broadway. against which petition nlel
Oh May 10.
Petition Dismissed.
JANDORF STEINER-ludEe Hand has dis
missed the petition IN bankruptcy filed June 3
against Jandorf steiner. who had three bakeries
and iunchrooms. al 1917 Intrrrsle av. Couulsndi
az and li9th -. aud PASS Grand Coucourse on a
settlement with creditors Al 100 cents ON The dollar
IN certificates 81 Indebtedness 70 he issued by
10 be called Jandoi steiner, Inc Liabilities
Bankruptcy Schedules.
SOLOMON POLEKOFF. dealer in drygoods 923
Second av. has fled schedules showing liabilities
81. SIS and assets s. 80
INQUIRE 4 LEWIS FCRNITUR RE- CO. n Yon-
kefs has fled schedules showing liabilities $3.50
and sssois 81 600.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23
BRIEF WALL STREET NEWS

Faul Brown, Lewis !. McGeary ana
Jomes webb have formed new STOCK
Exchange partnership under the firm
nane of Paul Brown e. Co.
The stock Exchange house OF Blyth
and Bonner announce that interes, IN
the firm Of the late Charles a. biyth
has ceased.
Tho Bank OF Cuba has shipped
50 600. 900 in American gold coin 70
Cuba.
Joseph s. Ulman il now at Logan
e. BRYAN. i15 Broadway.
pvrne & Mcdonnell, members OF
tho stock Exchange, have opened a
new branch Office at Del Monte, Cal
and Thomson & McKinnon at Oshkosh
Wis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23
Pittsburgh Coal Readjustment.

The Pittsburgh Coal Company Of
New Jersey readjustment committee
has extended the time for deposits Of
preferred and common stock for ex-
change for shares of the Pittsburgh
Coal Company of Pennsylvania 70 Au-
gust Is. More than two-thirds of the
outstanding capital stock has been de-
posted for exchange under the plan Of
adjustment. After August rs no fur
ther deposits will be received, except in
the discretion Of the committee The
plan of readjustment provides for ex-
change of one and one-third shares of
per cent preferred stock of the Penn
sylvania corporation for each share of
preferred of the New Jersey concern.
The common may be exchanged share
for share.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23
RAILROAD EARNINGS.

Though the gain over last year in the
gross earnings OF United States rail-
roads making weekly returns TO "Dun's
Review" is slightly less pronounced
than formerly, there is still marked i'm
provement over all previous CORE
spending periods, the total of all roads
that have so far reported for the first
two weeks in July, Sl6,646,7 29, being
14.7 per cent in excess of the same
weeks in 1915. and approximately 10
per cent larger than in 1914. when
earnings were at the maximum for
this period. Although the returns Of
some roads in the South. notably Mo-
bile & Ohio, have recently been affected
by adverse weather conditions, all the
leading systems continue 10 report sub
stantial increases, while in the West
and Southwest practically every i'm
portant road makes equally satisfactory
returns, thus indicating that railroad
traffic is being maintained in enormous
volume in every section Of the country
1915. Per 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23
MINING.
London Trading Quiet.

London, July %. - Trading on the
Stock Exchange was generally quiet.
with a firm undertone. Indian and
other colonial stocks and the war loan
were in good demand. with investors
doing the leading business. Russian
securities and shipping and oil shares
were steadily supported, but Americans
were idle and closed a fraction below
yesterday Consols and the new war
loan improved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23
Movement of Specie.

Imports a speie At The Por q New York for The
~esS ended July q werc Gold. iisO. $40 and all
yer ss2S.sIo. making a total Of 1900. 40 .s.in,.
a tc'A q iS7ei se7 for ,hs prooe-inx v,t and
tl't9s-o 10 the co-responding week ,lsf ,sar
sincr JsnIsH ne imports n specie amounted 10
Ing period year ago
hipor. q space we're. silver. tl.lss17. and
gni, f-f..fhi, against A frfai % 81 60 ~ g,ii
snd slvr .ssi week ara s535SlS ia ID, c,rreSrl.d'
l.S week last year. slnce January ! the eapo-f,
o, soli amounted - s6l .26i.lS6. and silver g..
silver In 1915
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23
CLEARING HOUSE
SURPLUS HIGHER
Surplus Reserve Up $12,975,S9O
Aggregate Reserve Larger
Loans Decrease.

The actual Clearing House statement
showed an increase in surplus reserve
Of Sl2,975, $50 TO sos, 0S5.360. Demand
deposits decreased s2,l95,0o0, time de-
posts increased s5,l69,000, and loans,
etc. decreased s3,sS7 900 Specie in
own vaults increased s9,371 900, and ag-
gregate reserve increased sl3,164,OO0.
Surplus in the average statement in
creased s29.364,270, TO SOB, s62. 740. De
mand deposits decreased s25,S67,OOO,
and loans, discounts, investments, etc,
decreased $4S,S23, 900. Aggregate re-
serve increased S25,64S,0 900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23
BANK CLEARINGS.

The continuance of heavy payments
through the banks. as reflected in bank
exchanges, indicates the maintenance
of active business conditions in all sec
tions of the country, aggregate clear
ings this week at the principal cities
in the United States, according TO
"Dun's Review" amounting to no less
than S&9lS, 550,977, as against ST.
500, 377 922 last year, and S2,64S,..
1851 in 1914. gains respectively Of
36.6 and 479 per cent Marked improve
ment is still a notable feature at New
York City, the total az that centre
being S2,552, 12s, 739, an increase of 36.5
Der cent, as comuared with the Sl,869,-
5OS,6l9 of the same week last year, and
of 40 per cent, as contrssted with the
81 ,645, 750,s6S reported for the CORE
spending week two years ago. Cities
outside of New York also make emil
nently satisfactory exhibits.
1916 1915. 1914
Jul, ...... $3.50; 600 s5ls. 10000 500 $4,000
"a quarter 6s1 2ld 900 1851 900 473.NiooO
Isl quarter SOS go 900 I6o.Ss2.ooo o9.0Ss0o9
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23
E. R. stettinius Quits Match Co.

Edward Z. Stettlnius, Of The J. ?.
Morgan Company. has resigned as a
director Of the Diamond Match Com
pany. 1t was announced yesterday. He
is succeeded by F. j. Reynolds, vice
president. who has been in charge Of
the sales department for the past four
years. Increases in SALES during that
time are said to be due entirely to Mr..
Rsynnl6s'S actiutisA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23
STOCK EXCHANGE FOR THE WEEh

number OF shares OF al and
for The together with the
6nap the hgn an" INV
the the the lvie
against 3OiOO week ago ana ~
92S 200 against OlyDoo IN '
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23
U. S. Treasury Finances,

whhinson. July 29--lhe condition n, n, rrn,,.d
states Treasury a. he clcse % business io-day
N-i balance IN genefL fund s21S sNT as. total
ordinary reccpif to-day. Si.i20 i0T. ntL ordin.-y
payments -isy. 81 t42 e7s
a.is. ant ni 10, "a. I, :: e., ..a AS:,n:. !.
Canal Snd ogalis dAhs vanxaasacA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
SATURDAY, JULY %, 1916.

Of Saturday. 166oo against S"'o" r"
eek ago and date s2s-oo '
ols GOO wear yo All including annual dividend rate are "
doll
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23

Daily imports and exports of gen.
erai merchagdise at the Port of New
York were.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23
LAST WEEKS TRANSACTIONS

Daily sales Of stocks and bonus ,,s.
the Stock Exchange during tns
week with yearly cOmparisons'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23
NEW YORK CITY BONDS.
DAILY IMPORTS AND EXPORTS.

Coupons interchangeable tcoupons or registered.
Plain registered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-07-23
PUBLIC UTILITY SECURITIES.
RAILROAD EQUIPMENT BONDS,
touoted on percentage bss'D

.Er dividend. tPsr value $50.
Evening star., 1916-09-27
Met at Station by Great Crowd
and Taken to Nearby
Factories.
SPEAKS AT HOMESTEAD,
DUQUESNE, McKEEsP0RT
Parade of Automobiles Escorts Re-
publican Nominee in Tour Of
Industrial Communities

PITTSBURGH, September 27.-
Charles E. Hughes entered the Pitts
burgh district soon after noon today
From that moment until the time for
his departure for Trenton. N. j.. at
| midnight, every hour had been care
fully filled by the republican party
| leaders who made up the committee of
arrangements.
Mr.. Hughes was met at the station by
| great crowd of republicans from all
| over western Pennsylvania, eastern
/ Ohio and northern West Virginia, and
Immediately began a tour of industrial
towns, escorted by a parade of auto
mobiles filled with his supporters.
| The line of march led through the
east and residential district and then
| on to Homestead, where the gates to
| the big mills of the Carnegie Steel
Company were thrown wide open and
| the automobiles drove through past
| blazing furnaces and laundering ma
chinery.
Several Speeches Made.
| Mr.. Hughes spoke briefly at the Car
| negie Library in the borough and then
passed on to Duquesne. There was an
| other trip through a Carnegie Company
| mill and another speech was made.
| Here the procession crossed the Mo-
nongahela river and entered McKees
port, where, after a trip through the
| Immense National tube works, a re-
ception was held in front of the Elks'
Club. short drive took the party over
the hills into the Turtle Creek valley,
where are located the great electrical
machinery manufacturing plants, and
| where Mr.. Hughes addressed a large
gathering of workmen, principally en-
ployes of the Westinghouse Electric
and Manufacturing Company.
This was the last speech Of the after
noon. Mr.. Hughes returned to his hotel
to rest before the night meeting at the
Pittsburgh exposition.
The nominee was Joined on his trip
here from Cleveland by Senators Oliver
and Penrose and by William Finn, for
mer. progressive leader of this city.
Before leaving Ohio Mr.. Hughes sent
the following telegram to Gov. Willis,
who accompanied the nominee on his
trip through the state:
"On leaving Ohio I desire to express
my most hearty appreciation Of your
many courtesies. The trip has been a
most enjoyable one. and I am greatly
indebted to you for going with us and
for your effective support"
Mr.. Hughes spoke briefly at Canton
and at Akron from the rear platform Of
his car. +
Evening star., 1916-09-27
THE EVENING STAR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 81 1916

paper in New York II was said that the
charge would be answered by the Eec-
Fretary Of War. perhaps, or by the Sec
Iretary Of tho Navy.
TT did not say that It would be de-
MED Il made the ambiguous state
ment that II would be answered.
have read that as q statement Of what
John Lind was authorized to say to a
foreign minister. and now challenge
the administration to deny that that
authorization was given"
Praise for Myron Herrick.
Mr.. Hughes reference to Mr. Herrick
was as follows:
I'm this presence I also desire to say
years who SO commended himself to a
foreign nation, who so entirely won
their confidence and raised America in
the esteem of a great people by his
executive capacity. who was trusted
perhaps as no diplomat was trusted be-
fore in time Of great emergency
want to say in this presence that we
have had no diplomatic representative
rejecting greater credit upon the coun-
try than Myron T. Herrick, the next
senator from Ohio.
Il say this not simply to pay a just
tribute to a man who stood in a diff1-
cult hour. the embodiment of poise and
received the confidence of the people
to whom he was merely foreign am
bassador: l say it not simply as a
tribute, but to point lesson.
1T does not make any particular diff
ference that it was France, it is not
the point that it was Herrick, it is
Evening star., 1916-09-27

not the point that it was this country
or that country; but I say that at a
time Of war to have this country repre-
sented in any foreign capital of a bel
ngerent nation by q man SO loved and
trusted as he was was of the first inn
portance to this country. 1t will ever
remain q blot upon the present admin
istration that 1t suffered him to be su.
perseded At that critical time. -s'.'s
Will Not Be His Way.
THAT is not the way to advance
American interests. I venture to say
that no one great nation, except our
own. would think of doing anything of
that sort. And ! desire to say that if l
am vested with executive responsible
ity shall regard it as my highest duty
to see that both in the State Depart
ment and in our representation in other
countries. great and small. America is
represented by her best
Mr.. Hughes was welcomed by crowds
at the station and along the streets.
The armory, where he spoke. was filled
to capacity and many were turned
away.
On his way here from Toledo he de-
livered short speeches at Port Clinton,
Sandusky and Elyria. In these addresses
and in his speech here last night he
dwelt largely upon his Views regard
ing protection of American rights, in
dustres and securities. He remained
overnight in Cleveland.
Evening star., 1916-09-27
Railways Want New Freight Rates,

CHARLESTON. w. Va. September 81.
Five railroads entering this state
have asked the West Virginia public
service commission for permission to
revise their freight rates effective De-
ceruber l. The schedules filed with the
commission provide for increases in
some cases and reductions in others.
The roads involved are the Baltimore
and Ohio, Chesapeake and Ohio. Kan
awha and Michigan, the Pittsburgh.
Cincinnati. Chicago and st. Louis and
the Wabash-Pittsburgh Terminal Com
pany.
Evening star., 1916-09-27
ARMY TOO BUSY TO SHOOT.
But 200 Marines VIII Take Part IN
jacksonville Natches.

Orders have been given for a detachs
mont OF about 200 marines to proceed
to Jacksonville. Fla. in time to partici-
pate in the national matches. to begin
at that city October 20
As most Of the regular army troops
are on the Mexicani border or within
the limits Of Mexico. II 10 not probable
the army will. send representative
teams or take any part in the matches
Col. Samuel W. Miller Of the infantry
arm. executive officer Of the matches. 10
on visit to this city to consult Capt.
w. p. Harllee, U. 8. N, c., assistant
executive officer, who represents the
Navy and the Marine Corps, and officials
Of the War and Navy Department, in
regard to completing arrangements for
the matches
Evening star., 1916-09-27

from the head of the administration.
and 1t is clearly put
ut says, referring to Mexico: We
have professed to believe that every
nation, every people has the right to
order its own institutions as 1t will,
in our actions in absolute good faith
That is the priciple. deeply regret
that that principle was not followed.
II have here the statement Of tho pol
icy of the administration as 1t was SGT
forth in the early part Of April. 1914.
John Lind was authorized to make this
statement to q minister representing
foreign power in Mexico: Huerta
will be put out If he does not get out
That it is the preference of the Presi-
dent that it be accomplished by do
nestle means if possible, but If it can
not be done by domestic means, other
means adequate for the purpose will
he reSorted to-
Evening star., 1916-09-27
Personal War on Huerta.

That Is declaration of personal war
upon Huerta, to be carried to the con-
clusion of elimination, despite the
statements that we have made and the
representation that we were to recog-
nize the sovereignty of Mexico and not
attempt to interfere in the conduct Of
her affairs.
Nov, I referred to this the other
night. and leading organ in New York
city, which is strong supporter of
the administration, at once inquired,
through it's representatives, whether or
not that statement would be denied.
According to the report in this news
Evening star., 1916-09-27
Large Enrolment Is Exnected

According to the report of the COM
mittee of alumni from Gonzaga College
which is working to increase the en-.
ro1lment of that institution. present
prospects indicate that the registration
this year will be unusually large. The
committee is still hard at work inter-
esting prospective students.
Evening star., 1916-09-27
U-Boat Sinks Coal-Laden Vessel

The American consul at Barcelona has
advised the State Department that
the Italian sailing vessel Garibaldi.
with cargo of coal, from Baltimore to
Leghorn. was sunk by a submarine Sep
tember "A, loo miles southeast of Palma
de Mallorca. No Americans were
aboard.
Evening star., 1916-09-27
Oats Watered BY Shippers, Is Report.

Reports that water Is being added to
shipments of oats to increase their
weight have caused the Department of
Agriculture to instruct inspectors to
watch interstate shipments closely. De-
partment officials said today proceed
ings under the food and drug act will
be instituted in all cases where
evidence of watering Is obtained.
The Springfield herald., 1916-06-09
Big Flat

We had a fine rain Sunday that
cheered the farmers upconsider-
ably.
Mark Williams took his broom
corn to Holly the first of the
week.
win Crawford listed in broom
corn since the rain.
Mr.. Alfrey's folks had their
house rapered last week and il
looks fine.
The Springfield herald., 1916-06-09
supplement TO The Springfield Uerold
SPRINGFIELD BAcAcouNrY COLORADO FRIDAY JUNE 1916
@;lcza;9
$50
.zTf<-"4'"sISs\

Attorney Gordon Came dowr
from Lunar tn'lnv.
From one t. t. o i,ici, &c rnir
curing The week in thes uth part
~ the count IN ai,. III ial' ar
c"'n 'srfa!'i rart.
TIE Ju,v re',lr"ca a vn.e;c. Of
f' tN'n thr ease o. Ars.Li. Swr t.
Charged with the murder Of Mel.
lie Byers. ard the Judge senten.
ced him to a Iifeterm.
DR.. Bulette, known all owe,
southeastern Colorado as an eve
ear, nose and throat specialist
was with US this week.
Henry H. Du Bose and family
of Chi:kasha, Okla, nephew OF
Mrs. j. H. D. 1erraI, was here
last week on visit, returning
home on the 3rd inst.
Atty'ys Alberr and TerraI
went down to the Wentworth
neighborhood yesterday on lega
business.
J. II S'eph"a-or, who b.
made himself y. in's, il. .ns p,u
nall Curl lis y 0 t ~ ':,,r ;.
LETT WeGn. s n, ~, !ic,i.r, mia,,
he will b. IL a..'G T., is ~
physician i"r Ii r.rat,c ;s.sr!.,.s
Uncle j cl3 - r.. u % i
Of to- d j 4 ..:if
a. Sc i ia
The Springfield herald., 1916-06-09
With Our Advertisers
n Wrlte.Up
OF a Baca County Citizen

OF a Baca County Citizeng
The Democrat Chief of hobart,
Okla, in an industrial write
up of the industries and pro-
gress Of their county, has this
in part TO say of a present citi-
zen of Springfield. giving a cut
of the hotel at Cold Springs.
which he still onn>:
All fe ,sl j. y, 4 =.
comi, e from Texas anou. S5
years ago. He was the founder
of the city of 1'erral, Okla, Al. a +
Red river, and also founded the
town Of Cold Springs.
At tie first election he was
elected county survey yor, which
Office he held for ten years
elected on the Democ rat ticket az
often as he ran for that office.
He is now engaged in the real
estate business, dealing in lands
in Oklahoma and Colorado.
The hotel, which is still own
ed by Mr.. Terral, is a two-story
structure, with a Gouble-decked
porch in front, and bears the
name of Gold Springs hotel. -
The article closes by saying,
/! parties wishing Information as
to Oklahoma and the west. should
address j. H. D. Terral, G, Id
Springs, Okla, or Springfield,
Colo.