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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-21
IRREGULARITY RULED
ON NEW YORK CURB
Early Advances Followed by
Reactions Due to Political
Developments

NEW YORK Feb. 21.--Speculation i'm
the market for outside securities today
was fairly active and after generally
firm opening with a further upturn in a
number of the leading specialtes before
midday renewed pressure developed,
which carried the list down from l TO D
points The weakness was largely at
tributcd to new political developments.
Tobacco Products, which has been the
leader for the last several days, developed
strength at the outset, advancing about
1la points, but subsequently broke 6 from
the highest. rallyng only feebly. United
cigar Stores W. T. was offered down a
point. ltiker q HcEeman cRsed off X.
Aetna Explosives. on rather heavy Of.
ferings, sold off point Atlantic Gulf
and West Indies after show of firm.
ness, reacted DrigEs-Seabury, on the other
hand, on small purchases, moved up over
two points. Midvae steel sold eX-rights,
and on comparatively small dealings de-
ulncd more than point st. Joseph Lead.
Notwithstanding the excellent report and
increased dividend failed to respond.
oil stocks were featureless, with the
exception of the low.priced shares which
developed an easier tone in sympathy with
the balance of the list.
Copper stocks was likely affected. Ken
nccott, after moving up%, eased off IS.
Ccrro de PasCo sold cXdividend and de-
clined T.
Bonds were a shade easier. but less
active with the exception of Midvale 5s,
which were offered rather freely around
%
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RIG JuMp IN REsERvEs
Deposits Increased Nearly Twenty.
two Millions

An Increase Of S1S53O,OO was reported
in the surplus reserves of the local clear
ing house institutions for the week De-
posits rose S21,703,O0O, while loans fell
S3,465. 900.
The cause of these unusually large
changes was the settlement of the Cam
bria steel deal payment for which was
made in New York, but the funds have
been hltering back to Philadelphia for
nearly 10 days. The country banks. too
have been sending in funds. whereas there
has been little demand for loans. The
comparative figures follow
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-21
Rapid Transit Voting Trust

The Fidelity Trust Company, agent for
the voting trustees of the stock of the
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company, an
nounCes that 222,74O shares have assented
to the extension of the voting trust agree
ment The voting trustees have in
structed the agent to continue to receive
voting trust certificates and the stock of
the company for the purpose OF stamping
the assent to the extension The total
capital stock Is 100000 shares
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-21
Financial Briefs

The Stock List Committee rules that
until further notice deliveries for transaC-
tions i'm Philadelphia Rapid Transit Com
pany voting trust certificates extended
and uneXtchded shall be by certificates
and power odd lots, as well as hundred
shares except otherwise specified at time
Of sale, all bids and offers for and sales
of Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
voting trust certificates shall be consid-
er. to he for the uncXtcndcd certificates
and deliveries shall be made accordingly.
The A. Is. Kirschbaum Company to-
day declared an initial dividend of | per
cent on the common stock, payable March
l to holders of record February %.
Chicago packers report 5000, 900 pounds
of lard shipped to Belgium during the past
fortnight
Harry Raphael. treasurer of the Central
Leather Company, has severed his con-
nection with the company. His successor
has not yet been named
IIidder Peabody & CO., on behalf Of the
syndicate. have purchased from the Win
chester Repeating Arms Company $l6,-
OOO. 600 of their two-year per cent notes,
The bankers announce that these notes
have all been sofa.
All American markets will be closed to-
morrow Washmgtons Birthday.
Tho New York Suhtreasury gained
81 ,466, 900 from the banks on Saturday,
making cash net gain since Friday of
S2,375,O
Private cables from London report de-
creases in the fortnightly statistics of cop
per Stocks amount to S777 tons, COM
pared with 999S tons at the beginning Of
the month, a decrease of 1921 tons The
supply afoat, 975 tons smaller, amounting
to $3.50 tons, against 1926 tons. This
makes the visible supply 1897 tons, com
pared with 1883 tons on February l. a
drop Of 2l96. tons during the fortnight.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-21
PUBLIC UTILITIES

The American Utilities Company, in it's
annual report to the stockholders for the
year ending January 81, 1916, will show
very satisfactory increase in earnings
Net income and profit, applicable to pre-
ferred dividends, for the year amounted
to S59,796.52, as compared with $39,3248G
for the preceding year, an increase of
over "a per cent.
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DIVIDENDS DECLARED

i"rly; y per cent. on preferred payable
April to stock Of record March 10.
Atlas Powder Company. regular . per cent.
and extra o. payable MarCn 10 to stock of
record February 20.
National Carbon Company. regular quar-
tcrly - per cent. preferred
Dominion Glass Company, usual quarterly
I y per cent on preferred. payable April l
to holders of record March II.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-21
LIVE STOCK QUOTATIONS.

CHICAGO. Feb 21.--HOGS Receipts 81 600
Market, &c. higher. Mixed and butchers, S7.75
$50 S 20; light, S77l S,35; pigs, SG.G5 a 7.5O;
LUX, $50 "a S.35,
CATTLE Receipts, tS,OOO Market strong.
lOc higher. Reeves, SG.25 0.l5; cows and
heifers N3.7la 5. 80; stockers ana feeders.
S5.Ga "a T.2ji Texans, S6.Tj@S.iO; calves, 50
oil.
SHEEP. Receipts, 1000. Market strong.
IOc higher. Native and Western, S4Sjd
$50; lambs, Ss.25 "a l1.5O,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-21

The Pacific Gas and Electric Company
has recently completed piece of engineer
ing work by which it is enabled to deliver
electricity in San Francisco direct from
it's wHter-power plants in the mountains,
bringing II across the bay by means of
two submarine cables between the Marin
shore near Sausalto, and point on the
San Francisco side in the Presidio Res
crvation. The need for this additional
service is due to the constantly increasing
demand for electric light and power, not
only in the city of San Francisco, but in
the region around the southern part of
the bay.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-21

The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph
Company reports for the year a gross in
crease of SS92,S5G, and decrease in net
of $9669S The surplus after preferred
dividends was equal to 0.75 per cent. on
the common against l.SS per cent. in 1914.
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n-z55 THE LEHIGH COAL AND NAVI-
- CATION COMPANY

PhlladelphIa, February 10 1916
The annual meeting OF the stockholders
OF The Lehish Coal and Navigation Com
pany Will be held at he office of the Com
pany. 43T Chestnut street. Philadelphia Pa
when and where an election VIII DO held for
President and Board OF Managers 10 serve
for the ensuing year.
Copies OF the Annual Report can be had
az the Companys office on and after Feb
ruaFy 81 1915
HENRY II. PEAsE
Secre taTy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-21
FINANCIAL NEWS
Business Limited to Professional Element Floor and
Was of Holiday Character-Industrial Alcohol
Forced Down in Afternoon
High Points in Todau's Financial News

Initial dvdend of declared stock of Atlantic
and Pacific Steamship Cnaby Dirjdend Of ~ cent and efG
eS Ie cent rcd occuqd 5acb dvtdends 81 JOSEPH
djUidead Pittsburgh ddjStmcnt
lndvdual deposits hocd increase Of $200o0 IN Pbiddephta bank
Statement Ueek surplus gained $iS530000 Pennsylvania Crude
on U
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DIVIDENDS

THE AMERICAN GAS COMPANY
l0i Market street, Camden. N. j.
February ld. 1916.
quarterly dividend Of ess. or $500 Der
share. has heen declared on the capital
stock of thie company. payable March A.
1916 90 lhe atQcEholdeEs Of record al q
0'elock r. az, February le. 1915. cheeks
j. p TOWNSEND. sa. gssasuEer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-21

surplus under old form, February ~ isii
February "a. iSiS, 7,267 900; FsbTnaIrsy
1912; stl250,OOO; February 20, i9ii
0,3O0, $50.
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Total sales, tO,IS5 shares, compared with
23,52T shares last Monday.

Net
High. Low. close chgc.
1900 Am @ r SIS. 93is 90 23
400 city 3Rs 1922 20 % 20 -,
5iOO Il & + Tr Is S2i8 slh S2h tlh
1000 tnr Flee Us, ,.l03 lO3 lO3
1000 Inter RwyR IS 5S So On .
1000 l. Nav imp Is g7H A7A 0II =
1000 l. con las lO3h u l03h lO5h
l6OOG l. En 4 ii3s.lO2A q 1O2I lO2A
1000 Lch Val coal 100 l0G 1906
10000 Pa co 4l2s.1O2@ 1929 1929
5000 T. & Md ST Gs.lO6 log log r
10000 Phil co en- 5s g2A 92"t a2I
32OO Phila Elcc As. Sila 81 Si2 + y
1000 do 5R.......1OiAt l0iSt 1OiA
5000 Tn RVS I Is 75 10 40 - y
+ Increase. --DcCrcHsc.
last Monday,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-21

Tho New York Subtreasury gained
Sl,466, 600 from the banks on Saturday,
making cash net gain since Friday of
S2375.OOO
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-21

All American markets will be closed to-
morrow-W Washmgtons Birthday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-21

New York-Clearings. S327.l94.G6s
adelphia-Clearings. S32, ,Gi5,S53.
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BANK CLEARINGs

TotaI sales. 207 400 shares. compared with
657 800 shares last Monday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-21

Chicago packers report 100000 pounds
of lard shipped to Belgium during the past
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-21

Harry Raphael. treasurer of the Central
Leather Company, has severed his con-
nection with the company His successor
has not yet been named
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-21

Total >ules. 81, ,5l5. 900. compared wit
3,6t7, 900 last Monday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-25
MISsISSfPPIAS RELEASED
ON FRIENDS URGENT PLEA

Justice Crutchheld has ordered the
release of w. c. Staples, being held
under 500 bond for ninety days for
an alleged theft committed last week
The release was granted on the urgent
request of Mayor Kelly and other prom
nent citizens of Winona. Miss, Staples
home. When he released Staples Jus
tice Crutchfield let II be known that he
had no sympathy with the statemen.
made in recent letter from Mississip pI
to the effect that 1t was understood
the young mans release could be
brought about by the payment of SIS
1t is thought that Jail brokers had in
timated as much to Staples. and that
ne mad written home to that effect
He was arrested here last week, when
he appeared in Police Court as COM
plainant against companions who had
come here to work for the Richmond
Cedar Works. Investigation show Ell
that a pistol, which he claimed had
been stolen from his suitcase, had been
pawned by Staples himself. and Justice
Crutchfeld decided to release the de-
PENDANTS and hold the complainant
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-25

nohs The result has been that many
OF them are unable financially TO have
regular preaching. The only solution
of this problem seems to be in the
grouping method. In this way,
several churches in the same section,
can combine in the support OF a.
minister, who could then live in their
midst. and be a real part of the com
munity life. This seems to us to be
wise move in the right direction.
Another forward step taken by the
convention was the appointment of a
conference committee. to act with a
similar committee from the Eastern
Virginia Conference of the American
Christian Convention, looking toward
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-25

have but served TO confirm them
With every hour there is some new
indication pointing to a sweeping
victory for the Democracy.
We do not see how it can be other
wise. Democracy is party OF vital
action, progressive, in immediate
touch with the needs and aspirations OF
The people As the President very
happily expressed 1t in recent
speech, the party has not only carried
out its owu promises but the more
important promises Of the Progressive
party.
American sentiment is progressive
In 1872 more than: ten million votes
were cast for the progressive candi-
dates Democratic and Progressive
party, Fewer than four millions were
cast for the candidate of the Repub-
Iican party
We cannot conceive that there can
be any such change in the voters
viewpoint as will make 1t possible for
a rcactionary candidate to poll a ma
jority of this. vote in 1916, On the
other hand, the progressive promises
of the Democracy of 1912 have
eventnated in the progressive perform
ances of the Democracy of 1915.
Woodrow Wilson will win II the
votes of the American people are
counted as cast. Democracy must
guard it's every right, especially in the
pivotal States where the large busi-
ness interests will not hesitate to in
vest'' millions OF dollars if such use
Of money promises to swing the cleo
tion 20 their candidate.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-25

This newspaper some time ago gave
it's very definite opinion, based on
careful analysis Of the general poll
teal situation. as to the result 30 be
anticipated from the election on
November :. in so far as it concerned
the presidency.
We predicted that sixty five per
cent OF the electoral vots wot,G Uo
seast for noodrow wilson and that he
would have a clear 4eFity of the
p.puiar yole-
AT that time the straw vote" Of
the New York Herald very much
quoted Was foretelling the closest
election in twenty-eight years show
Ing great Hughes gains in some
States, and producing totals calculated
TO give aid and comfort 10 the enemy
Since then the Herald has seen the
hight and. on sunday. virtually threw
Mp the sponge,
Frankly. We have never given a
snap of our fingers for the New York
Herald's figures. The American peo-
Die. n a rule. the great, hard work
1Ag, hard headed masses are not
aAaying a great deal They are not. 10
any appreciate extent, participating
~ straw votes. pyrotechnics or high
31pow oratory. They are too busy.
But On November the great ma
s3oE1ty OF them will slip away from
their work for a few minutes and put
- their ballots for Woodrow Wilson.
since our forecast OF some weeks
fAGO we have seen no reason TO alter
eennaax views. Developments day bA day
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-25

any good reason why we should
change administrations at Washing
ton at this critical period. | do not
End in Mr.. Hughes addresses that
candor and directness Of assertions
which l had expected OF him. When
questions are put to him on matters
vital to the United States he qual-
hes his replies with evusions and fails
TO meet the issues squarely as pow
crful lawyer usually does when ne is
convinced that he is on the wrong
side OF the case in court and that his
client is not entitled to favorable
verdict, all of which Is disappointing
to me. And when summing up the
entire situation. l am convinced,
whether correctly or not, that Judge
Hughes occupies the same position to-
ward the national Republican party
that Judge Robinson Republican
candidate for Governor of West Ntr
ginia1 does toward the Republican
party of West Virginia. and that
vote for Judge Hughes would. in fact,
be assisting to turn over the United
States and the destinies of these 1907
100000 people to the corrupt Old
Guard, dominated and controlled alb
solutely by such men as Barnes. Pen
rose, Crane and Smoot and I will
never be party to such treachery to
our country. l believe, If Judge
Hughes became President, he would
dominate and control the destinies of
this country solely in the interests of
what is popularity called the invisible
government which knows no politi-
cal party. no loyalty to country. rec
ognizes the right of no private citi-
zen and whose only objects are to en-
rich and place power in the hands of
a favored
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-25

VIRG1NIAy PHONES:
Advert.sins--Mad. 1883.
Scciety--Mad. 1879.
Editorial--Mad., 1899
General Mgr.-Ran. 2c1.
Ctrcuiation-Ran. 222.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-25

the union of these two religious bodies.
known by the same name in many
places. and differing hut little in
faith and practice.
One OF the most gratifying signs of
the times religiously. is the sweet
spirit OF fellowship now being mani
tested by all religious bodies toward
one another. The followers of the
Christ of every shade of belief are
beginning to understand as never be-
fore the full meaning of the words
One is your Master. even Christ. and
AL We are brethren" The union of
Gods people will mean much indeed
in the solving OF the great question OF
the worlds evangelism We sincerely
hope for the success of the proposed
conferences between these two com
mittoes.
A third advanced step taken by the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-25
JUDGE CARDWELL RETIRES AND GOVERNOR
MAKES TWO SPLENDID APPOINTMENTS

the bottom of things. His work In
connection with the development of
the new state tax system and his
services As legal adviser TO the state
Tax Board have been Invaluable to
the Commonwealth.
We congratulate the Governor. the
two gentlemen SO deservedly honored.
and the commonwealth upon the ap-
pointments.
And now word as to the retiring
jurist, Judge Richard Henry Card
well Of Hanover. He has reached
three score and ten and is richly due
The high regard of the people Of Vir-
rnia which accompanies him in his
retirement. Member of the House Of
Delegates in 1881. speaker in 1887.
elected to tho Court Of Appeals in
1894, with many important public
services iuterspersed In his public
career. Judge Cardwell has proven
capabl conscientious and patriotic
public official.
In 1889 he was named q member Of
the commission which effected the
settlement Of the state debt. the IIegis-
lature ratifying the settlement in 1892
In 1874 he was chairman and pre-
pared the report of the commission
which effected an adjustment of the
Observation-Disclosures boundary con-
troyerSy
Judge Cardwelrs present term does
not expire until February / 1928. but
an affection of the eyes and need Of
more recreation and rest than his
dutie on a busy court permit of some
time ago caused him 10. determine 70
retire
The Virginianl wishes for him many
unclouded years' or life amid the hills
Of Hanover
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-25
UNABLE TO "Go" MR.. HUGHES

II is matter OF no small i'm
portance for a man high in the coun-
sells OF one political party to turn his
back on his political associates. sacri-
7cing whatever of party influence and
affiliation he may have had.
Only strong. conscience polling
reasons would cause a thoughtful
person TO change his political connec-
tons
Mr.. J. w Dawson. prominent husi-
ness man and coal operator OF West
Virginia, named by the Republican
party Of his state as one OF its candi-
dates as presidential elector. has writ
ten the chairman OF the Republican
state Committee, rendering his reslg-
nation as such candidate, and giving
his reasons
~ have been n great aduirer of
Judge Hughes since the insurance in
vestigation in New York years pas"
says Mr., Dawson in his letter. Il was
for him originally when Mr.. Tart was
nominated and elected President. and
at that time hoped to some day see
Judges Hughes President of this coun-
try But | was at Chicago during the
Republican convention in June; |
have been a student of public ques-
tions since that time; I have read Mr..
Hughes public addresses with great
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-25
FORWARD STEPS OF CHRISTIAN CONVENTION.

The Disciples OF Christ. in their an
1nal convention. recently held In Nor
s1elk. In planning for their work in
Virginia during the coming year,
&puched on a number Of vital points
~ connection with religious work. for
yhich they are TO he heartily COM
@snded.
M One OF these was the future welfare
gaT the country church. There is no
e4Qny1ng the fact, that the coming to
ng cities in recent years of so many
our country folk, has seriously
nkened the membership OF many
etfy churches, no, only of this re-
- body. but OF all the denomina-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-25
Unusual interes. attached TO the

Unusual Interest attached 10 the
events at the state capitol Yesterday,
Judge r. H. Cardwell president Of
the Virginia Court of Appeals. pre-
scented his resignation from the court.
and Governor stuart named in has
stead Judge r Il Pronts, for nine
years chairman Of the state Corpora
ton Commission. the vacancy on the
Corporation Commission created by
the prom otion Of Judge Prentis was al
once filled by the naming of Christo-
pher b Garnet, formerly assistant
attorney-general Of Virginia, which
ONCE he resigned a few months ago
to take the important position OF legal
adviser to the state Tax Board.
1t is no fulsome aattery TO say that
i. would he hard for these appoint
mcnts TO be hettered.
In Judge Prent,$ the supreme Court
gains a man constituuonally prompt
and accurate With him efficiency is
habit
Since he went on the bench n 1875
his record has been one Of
unusual success. before that he had
served as Mayor Of suffolk and in
1889. as presidential elector. IN 1907
he was named to The Corporation
Commission. and under his admiDistra-
ton on that body there has been =
t. ,,'caeous volume Of business
promptly and satisfactorily handled.
ia naming Christopher Is. Gatnett
20 the state Corporation Commission
she Governor evidently had IN mind
the fact that this is n working mans
Job MIR Garrett is one Of those
earnest energetic men who wouldn't
he happy If nc wasn't at work. He
has perfect passion for getting 10
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-25

convention came in a recommends
ton to maintain a special chair of
Bible School Pedagogy in Virginia
Christian College, at Lynchburg, The
emphasis being placed these days on
this important phase of church work,
makes 1t necessary to have trained
workers, and it is generally believed
the best time to train them is during
their college course. Hence. this de-
cison by the recent Norfolk conven-
ton.
We congratulate the Disciples OF
Christ in Virginia upon the successful
completion of another year of their
missionary work in our great Conn
monwealth. May the coming year add
to the number OF victories won. and
their endeavors along all lines OF
Christian activity be richly blessed of
God.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-25
EAST END w. c. r. e. MEETS
Guests OF Mrs. T. b. Carweu At 42a
North Twenty-fifth Street.

East End w. c. r. L. held a fine
meeting on Monday evening. They
were the guests OF Mrs. j. 3. Carweli
an active member. and her daughter
Miss Rosa Carwell, who 1. the cor
responding secretary OF the union. a.
the Carwell home. 423 North Twenty
fifth Street.
The president, Mrs. Bickers, made
report OF the recent State conven-
ton. 1t was decided to have a social
was appointed to arrange the program
and fix the date.
After the business of the meetins
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-25

had been transacted there was a de-
lightful social hour spent. which In
cluded vocal and instrumental music.
Miss Sadie Shelton presided at the
piano with exceptional artisticness,
and there was chorus singing Of the
latest patriotic and sentimental songs.
as we'll as the old favorites, which lat
ter included Christian hymns. Re.
freshments were served
Mrs Carwell and Miss Rosa charm.
ed the company with their splendid
hospitality. and each guest expressed
appreciation of a delightful evening
spent In this sweet home
To Study InfantiIe Paralysis.
In order to make special study Of
intantle paralysis. DR. r. NJ Rosebro
has gone to Baltimore TO spend soma
time