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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-13
FLASHES TO MAsrENs

Market seems to nave run It's down
ward course or nearly 80 FOR the time
being On the rallies L.. :. Mining
sh"uid be a leader In the Boston mar
ktt Rails and the better class Of metal
stocks. especially the coppers are the
best purchases In my judgment on the
Would buy this market on any furth-
er reaction. especially Corn Products
ana Beet sugar.
There still appears 10 be warrant for
the bcief As We have expressed recent
ly that long lines should be reduced in
Keeping with a conservative course.
While the outlook Indicates stuI low
cr prices before the turn comes. there
are signs that the market b. becoming
ov'rsold and sooner or later "a day OF
reckoning VIII come for the bears who
~impunity.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-13
BANK DIRECTORS OUT
UNDER CLAYTON ACT
Soma Leading Bankers Have InterlocN-
ing Boards-New Men Are
Chosen.

NEW YORK. Jan. 12@Thc provision
ol tne clayton antitrust law against
lhtrrlplk lng bank d-ircctorates was re-
p'hsiblc for numerous and Important
ghanggs in the boards OF directors III
Nrw York national banks nj the annual
.Icctlons yesterday. Under the proVis-
ions 81 the act the bankers on inter
p'hlng uircctoratcs could remnin on the
boards until October ls OF this wear
Out th" majority OF these banker pre.
itiiea 10 resign yesterday rather than
! ave vacancies FOR the national hanks
TO an in the faIl
Important changes were made ina III.
BOARD or the National Bank of Com
h!ercc- Prank 4 NauIcrltp. president
- the national city Rank. Albert ~
W ltEln, president of m. Chase National
Eank. Francis l. Hinc. president oi the
flrst national Bank. and W. 4. simon
SON Nlce-pr'slu'u uf th. National CITY
sank. resigned as directors. Thcir places
were not tlled. The number OF directors
wHs decreased from twenty-five 10
tWeuty-ous.
James J. I'M resigned from the direc-
loidt' OF tlr chase National Bank His
pitcf on the board wa. uiled bV his
ruh, James y. Hi1l. Others elected 70
lN- 'hdse Bank board were Charles ".
'hNeih. head OF tho Bethlehem Steel
company Daniel e. lacking. tl. COM
per man. and Frank s.. SaNl,S OF paw
iGtk @ who Is wcll known iu textile
circles James J.. Hil was "a dIrsctor
90. tn" Chase National Rank FOR many
star- IN the financial district much OF
me growth ana progress or IN. iustltu-
iion DIS credited 20 him.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-13
WALL STREET SUMMARY

Purchase of 30 additional lake steam
ers being negotiated by syndicate OF
buHal9 and local nuanclers Tor new in
dependent lakes line.
Mexico city hears that New York
bankers have expressed their willing
ness 10 aid Carranza administration
with large sums of money.
pittsburgh steel mpan declares a.
Nld"nd or 3Aa e. on preferred stock there
by wiuiug out back dividends.
Automobile exports from United stat
eS IN october amounted To s~1u428.331
tEalust St.6l9.2su in October. 1914.
Exports from United States for week
ended January Sth $s1.725.553 imports
S3N.bfs.U52.
Judge Gary. OF United States steel
corporation. mentioned a. possible presi-
Dental candidate.
Average price Of 70 industrials 1880.
OF l.hA.r
20 railways I0e1S or % qer
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-13
OPINIONS

NAN'IAl--SpeculatIUu Iu the war
group OF stocks has reached the stage
where % o. playing FOR peace Instead
OF o. prulouEauou OF the war. Financial
powers are perfectly willing 60 see this
movement run its course. realizing that
most uf the buying Of these stocks was
Tor "a turn. and now that the cream
seems o. Doe OF the muuitiou milk there
D. q disposition 90 r~eadjustmeut TO new
conditions. During this process. the
absorption % high grade rails and good
issues which did not become inflated
with the uprush OF the war brides is
apparently OF excellent character. for 10
iuclusiy" of investment and by peo-
Tor the past ninety days.
Inspiration Copper seems TO be re-
ewing among the coppers. more Inn
other issue ia that group. Distinct
siEu~ 81 stli more liquidation are found
iu DO B. T.. Am. Locomotive. steel Foun-
bur u may be held Tor rallies. which
should be- sharp from further pressure
EyIdenc. 81 good buying in these spe-
%eialtIsS suggests sharp r,r0vcries soon
american smelling Westinghouse
without saying tHat The standard rail-
road issues should Dee discrimIuaruEly
bought on a scale down.
WALL. 50. IblENAL-A great deal
OF stock has been transferred from weak
%" strong hands and substantial short
I- becoming interested ir OBJ, market FOR
the tr-t time iu many months
RIAL OF COMMERCE.. = Some
OF the most conservative and reliable
authorities see many Investment oup1r-
tuuifles during th" present year.
EkCIAL-ln domestic trara
there ir more reason Co fear uNer-con-
-crvHtism and restricted buying than Iu-
fHfIuu and oyerst0cks.
HARRIS. WINTHROP a. CO = The
technical position OF the stock market
ass 70 whole b. considerably improved o.
te H professional market.
FINLEY. BARREL a. co - We do
MOT look HIE nHM-n AH La HI|L #n .H-LL.
before further liquidation. which ia
necessary Co give the market a. better
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-13
Butter. cheese. Ergs ma Pori,-,
Po1uy.
COTTON

NEW YORK. Jan. I2-Cpttuu futures
opened steady, January $40 .s. March
Sl2tf.
The market was quiet late Boo the
morning but ruled steady Ir fh. absence
of offerings with March contracts ruiz
INK around $3.50 and May To- SIZTg or
~ practically last night closing Figures
shortly after midday. Predictions off
heavier exports helped tIe rally from
rho low point of the morning
Trading continued quiet during fr.
early afternoon hut prices ruled stead.
at about last nights closing figures ur
The old crop while fh- new crop posi-.
tons were 10 0 points not higher with
October selling az E1LfI
Spot cotton quiet. r.IHfIrr uuI.uI.
$3.50. sales 100 bales
Cotton futures closed ..fuI.. January
S1232: March sI2sG MAY kIz.N. .TgI.
1891. October SI2Gs.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-13
Oyer Ninety Percent Increase in Wednesdays
Clearings for Wheeling Banks; Best of the Month
TOTAL ron THE MONTH TO DATE
HAS REACHED s4,3T6,so9.39.
This Is an Increase Over the Same
Period in January, 1915, Of
39.S Per Cent.

wednesday, Wheeling banking clear
inss report was the best II the month
OF January TO datc-not in the amount.
rut IN the increase over the same day In
anuary a year ago. Yesterdays total
Was Silb.JNb.5T. as compared with s21S.-
9@h.b3, an increase OF ~S19S.059.9a. or
3o.b per cent. The only other day in the
present month whose Increase in clear
ings was anything approaching that OF
yesterday m percentage was Wednesday.
January 8. when the increase was SIG
per cent.
The month OF January TO date-nine
banking days-shows total clcarings OF
SlStb.ooH.59. as compared with S3.137.-
33Ith. an Increase Of S1.23k.6Tl6l. or
$50 per cent. Assistant Manager Stcd-
man. OF the Wheeling Clearing House
association. expressed the opinion yes
terday that the total clcarinEs for the
month might not exceed the looked-for
Twelve millions. though the average
daily cleartngs thus FAR would indicate
"A total that large tf not larger.
The detailed ngures for the month to
date are as follows:
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DOLLAR BANKS
BIG DIVIDEND
TaREE PER CENT. DISTRIBUTION
fok II QUARTER DECLARED.
$4,000 for the stockhkoiders of wheel
ings Largest Bank on FIRST
OF February.

Yesterday the directors OF the Dollar
savings & Trust Company-WheeIing's
largest financial Northumberland a
quarterly dividend Of three per cent.
payable February LIST. This will involve
a distribution Of $4,000 TO the stock
being $500. 600.
Inc past year has been "A very sue
cesstul one for the Dollar hank. three
~ cent dividends having been declared
Tor each of the four quarters OF th. year
mus placing the stock on "A twelve per
cent. basis. a record OF profitable bank
ing or which President Il. Walker Pc
tcrson and Secretary Robert Haziett and
'helF FELLOW directors may we'll be- proud.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-13

The fire department was called out
last night about sfa o'clock when a
cross OF two electric wires threatened
90 set fire TO the old Baptist Church on
Locust street The wires were cut and
no damage was done.
Mrs. Chas. Flanagan and children are
home after two months visit with her
brother I'm Maryland.
Mrs. Arch CoWan has ben IN Of amen
dicltis at her home.
Mrs. g. s Cochrane Of Martins Ferry
ohio was called here by tho Illness Of
her sister. Mrs. IT. ~. Clarke.
Mrs. ~ A. carver IS visiting her rar-
euts On M%oundevf11o.
Mrs. @ O. Wells and daughter. Louisa
are both recovering after an attack Of
tho grip o. her home at the Arlington.
Miss Rose wright r. here from Pitts
nurEh on "a visit with Or. Pheobos
Moore.
Miss Mary Ryan has been quite 81 ~
hcr home on Hamilton Terrace the past
week.
Fred s. Prichard is home from the
east for o. visit with relatives.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-13
BUTTER, EGGS AND CHEESE

NV YORK. Jan. IL. Butter -
steady. creamery extras f92 scoring,
SIC creamery thigher scorIurl a4r
nrsts 2s $40. seconds 2si- g-f., ''
EEEs-Firuer. fresh gathered extra
me 30 1850 extra fr-fs BE-. Gf.. rruf-
- p fl82' &C. seconds 90uaIc. Ns4rbv
hennery whites fine o. fancy -q1fTc.
nearby hennery browns 90 W3sc.
'hecse-llrm, state. whole milk. held.
specials lIr ulscs do. average fancy
l.L4c. 10, current make specials r-I
l4Lc. DO. average fancy 1Tiac. 90. cur
rent make specials 15Hl7iac. DO. aver
q fancy 1914 u1cac
Live poultry uudressed hrmer. fresh
killed western chickens 1GTg-c. fowrs
10 Use. turkeys ZfQ Csc.
lou-Ffrm
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-13
Mr.. PETERSON NOW
MAKING RECOVERY
From Illness In New YORK. And Is Ell
pected To Return To The City
Within A Week.

Mr. b. Walker Peterson. president of
the Dollar savings n Trust Company.
who has been 800 with the prevailing
grip. iu New York AZ The Blltmor. hotel.
Is expected 20 De able TO re- urn 10
Nhceling within the u-Nt few days. For
q time Mr.. Peterson condition gave
rise % some anxiety. being
feared. but happily this fear was dis
PEELED under the treatment OF able ply
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-13
Logan g Bryan's Closing Stock Letter.

NEW YORK. Ian. 12.-Therc was "A
continuance Of liquidation DURING the
forenoon but Ia the early Afternoon at
ter II was stated that Austria officially
asserted that none OF its submarines
were ~esponsible FOR the sinking OF the
iefsla, the shorts became nervous and
fetreated rapidly. with the result that
SUBSTANTIAL recOVerlcs were scored
throughout the list Today rally was
not unnatural. II does not appear to
Us that the liquidation In the Industrial
department is complete.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-13
WHEAT MARKET
TOOK BIG JUMP
Due TO Probability of Severe Damaxe
10 Winter Wheat Crop by Cold
Wave-Con Also Gained.

CHICAGO. Jan. 12-wheat Jumped in
value to-day. chiefly on account Of q
possibility that severe damage 20 the
winter crop might result from the wide
spread cold wave. Although top prices
we're not maintained. the market closed
strong. lee 10 lZ R1Ec net higher,
with May at Sl-2S and July at Sl.2Oas.
Corn gained sc TO AWZc. oats &C 10
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-13

Cash ouotations.

Cash quotations.:
Mheat-No. 2 red. nominal; No. 3 red,
S1.25 1851 NO. ? hard. Si.232 al24:
No. 3 hard. sl19W1.23.
Corn-No. . yellow, nominal: No.
yellow. TAN 074c; No. 4 white. 72lS a
fSc.
Pork-S1SoO 1890.
Lard-S1O.25 n 10 80.
Hdbs-S10.OO 01O.42.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-13

WHEELING. W. Va. Jan. IL. 'I6.
The active Pittsburgh stocks corrected
daily BY A f. Aasten & Co. bankers
and brokers. National Bank OF West
Virginia building.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-13
PETROLEUM

OIL CITY. Jan. 12-Crcdl- balances
i221. Runs 5Tfff: average EEtal
shipments $3.50. average afn-1.
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IlTTSBiHGH. Pa. Jan. Iz=CnttIe-
steady. supply light Ch1fc. & 3
$50, prime SN..5uN.1U.
ShUvr-~tetEN. ~uuuIt HrHf Prime
vethers S1..sa 800. GUN. anal ..r
Ni''f ,'. l.wh~ $1,000. loss. veal ,al-
YES >Il.Hus II.-u.
H"--iirler. receipts BOO double
decks ngiu, h.ayiaz. and halN, Hors-
.ls $3.50 $50. light workers and pigs
5000 "' ss. ruuehs S6.uuMG.25.
CHICAGO. Jan. 12- Uoe4-Hs,efpts
10000 head strong higher. Eulk SIS 81
.lo hEut s6.suW 200. mixed xG..Uu
go. heavy 81. s1n 525. rough Ss..UI
t.s.. piss $3.50 20 go.
cattle Receipts $4,000 head strong
N9flN, hoef steers $3.50 a.GE. cows ami
H,if'rs S3.25uN.Lo. calves S..5TIi-E
Shrep - Receipts 22.uu head. weak.
Wethcrs $500 T-6u. ewes Ss.uO1f 9U.'
lambs EN..ul 1865.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-13

WHEELING. W. Va Jan 10 .te
Corrected by a. T. Msstsn a C1.. l.. r.
Lraud Mar. Rooms 204-20s National
Bank BIDS Wheeling. ". Va.
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Curb Mining stocks.
NEW YORK CURB MARKEr

WHEELING. w. Va. Jan. IL. 'le.
Reported by a. j.. Aisz;.n g. Co. A. p.
Grand. manager. members Ncw York
stock Exchange.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-13

Totals st.s7s.6O9.s 80 s|s.1s7.ss7.7S 30
Inc. S1.23S.GTl6I
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PITTSBURGH STOCKS

Total shares 75l.2Oe.
BONDS t1.26AOOO.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-07

Swartz catches the practical jokers:
peaeemaker J. A. Hash OF Battle
Mountain, who has many Elko friends,
has hurled his sombrero into the Ian.
der County ring as a candidate for
sheriff. He threatens to make hash OF
his opponent.
C. r. McDerme,s OF Idaho today paid
a fine of $40 as a token of the unpopu.
larity of motor speeding on the
streets.
A PuecinnelIi, a soloonist. arrested
on a charge Of receiving stolen goods,
will be tried by Justice Castle We'd.
nesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Miss Chestine }. English OF Virginia
City has been employed as teacher in
the Grammar School. to fill 4 vacancy
caused by the resignation OF Miss
Louise Dewar Miss Dewar, who is n
beloved instructor and has hosts OF
friends, has accepted a teaching posi-
ton at Reno.
Sheritf Joe Z. Harris ana Deputy
Lamon are busy distributing the bal.
lots for tomoTow's primary.
James Russell, Sr., the beloved pio
ncer, is feeling unwell, but an early
improvement is expected.
Judge Frank n. Norcross was here
yesterday inspecting his senatorial
fences. He seemed confident OF re.
ceiving n good vote in this county.
Roy Mcclure, n waiter, while unruly
yesterday was arrested by Deputy
Sheriff Cisco. 4 charge of resisting
an officer was added.
Judge Taber, b. C. Mcbride. Roy
Morithew and NJ. f. Jukes enjoyed an
outing over Sunday at Lamoille.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-07

here and now one of the most promi-
nent doctors In the west. is here for
visit. He arrived this morning with
Wellington T. Smith. the millionaire
Elko capitalist. DR.. Meigs is now liy-
ing at Stockton. Cal. and is in good
health. having recovered completely
from a recent illness.
Joseph Bryant, 4 brother-in-law OF
Mrs. Charles Eager OF Elko. and broth
er of the late Thomas Bryant, who
once managed the Hot Springs. dying
here, passed away at Oakland, Cal,
yesterday morning at $3.50 O'Clock.
The body may be brought TO Elko for
burial.
A workman known as Pete, of Sec
ton Foreman Hunters w. p. gang,
yesterday sustained a broken leg when
his handcar jumped the track.
Eight merry couples from Deeth,
who have been visiting Elko friends,
have decided to stay over till Thurs
day to enjoy the dance to be given
"Wednesday night at White Sulphur
Hot Springs under the management
OF Impresario Jack Sterling. He has
engaged some talented stringed instru-
ment musicians for the festive &C.
casion. a large attendance Is ex-
pected. The floor and entertainment
programme are being carefully pre-
pared.
Gus S. swartz, the popular W. =.
would like to know the
identity of the village cut-ups who
stuck for sale" signs, naming ridicu.
lous terms and prices, all over his gal
liant Ford. Mr. Swartz said that when
he got ready to part with his chariot
he knew how to sell it-not in cheap
skate fashion, hut through little
want ad. in The Independent. (This
affords an ad. for both the Ford and
our paper) Therem be something do.
ing in the STRENGTHENING line, If Mr..
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-07
POWDER FOR BOMB
FOUND BY POLICE
IN FIEND'S HOME

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. THE
police authorities today announced
that they had discovered in the base
mcnt Of the home of the suspect, No
Ian, quantity of aluminium powder,
which was used as the basis of the
deadly explosive which killed nine and
injured fifty persons during The Pre-
paredness parade of July 22 Nolan
is in Jail. He refuses to talk.
District Attorney FiCkert announced
that the cases OF five bomb suspects
would be placed on the Superior Court
calendar tomorrow or Wednesday. He
said he was ready for immediate trial
and that the cases would be rushed.
\ large defense fund is being gath
cred for the accused men.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-07

Otto T. Williams, the we'll known
and popular Elko lawyer, today sold
his Elko residence at Tenth and Idaho
streets TO Edward Murphy, a wealthy
ranchman, whose family will occupy
1t as permanent home. Mr.. Murphy
desired to reside here for many rea.
sons. the principal one being the
schooling of his children. MIR. vii.
liams will build at once on his lots
between 7th and Sth streets a hand.
some bungalow home.
Mrs. L. Nj. Howell of Pennington
Wash, is visiting her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. c. w. Grover.
Asa Briggs is visiting here for day
or two.
Gerald Meigs, son of DR.. J. ]. Meigs,
for many years popular physician
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-07
LIVESTOCK MEN BENEFIT
BY s. p. REDUc

on .. =. nCbSSEC M Cd
The Southern Pacific Company will
publish, and have in effect by October
LIST, round trip rates from Nevada
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-07
P|TTMAN DELEGATES

Below is given the names OF candi-
dates for delegate TO the Democratic
State convention in favor OF the nomi-
nation of Senator Key Pittman as the
Democratic candidate for United
States Senator:
JOHN n. CAZlER, Of Wells.
CHARLES 3. HENDERSON,, EIko.
ROBERT w. HESsoN, EIko.
THOMAS HUNTER, EIko.
CHARLES 3. HAPPIER, carIin.
A. w. SEWEll, Tuscarora.
FRED c. VolGHT, Lamoille.
GEORGE WINklER, Jarbidge.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-07

Frank Davis. local manager of the
Western Union Telegraph Co., will
leave this week for San Diego on a
fortniehts vacation.
The office will be in charge of Mrs.
McNabney. the star oerator who has
been giving superb service on press
report. and C. 4. Myers, a relief man
ager from San Francisco. will take
care of the business management.
Mr.. Davis promised TO boost for FL.
ko while at the Exposition.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-07

points. on sheep and cattle in Carloads
to California points as far south az
Fresno. north TO Redding. also tn
Wheatland, Wooulanu and Elmira.
This covers large territory In Cali
fornia.
These rates, III connection with
round trip rates from eastern Nevada
to Lovelock, Fallon. Fernley and other
hay points in Western Nevada, will
give great latitude in choosing pasture
or feed for winterinE Nevada livestock.
For information, take up with agents
or address J. NJ. Fulton. Asst. Gen. Fri.
a Pass. Agt., Reno, New.
Oft
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-07
DUST TO BE LAID.
(Continued From Page One)

N~DH1N1H6N1NNN H~HHI
relaxed, the necessity for this precau'
ton having passed with the eNtermi.
nation of the coyotes and the complete
stamping out OF the rabies. This or
der is expected to cause great rejoic.
ing in doCdom. though many of them
have quietly slipped their muzzlcs in
the last few days.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-07
GREAT z. r. STRIKE.
tContInuea from rage One,

to the employees. who charge that the
roads did not live up to their agree.
ment and that. moreover, one Of the
arbitrator selected as u neutral was
really lawyer i'm The pay of the rail
roads.
President Wilson Is expected this
time to personally assure the en-
ployes that. as far as he can govern,
the board of arbitration will he COM
posed of men absolutely independent
and thoroughly familiar with the facts
and conditions in the controversy.
SWITcHMEN TO ARBITRATE.
NEW YORK, Aug. u. :. Media
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-07
NIGHT SESSIONS NECESSARY.

WASHINGTON, Aug. THE Sen
ate will begin holding night sessions
in the near future. to hasten adjourn
ment. Leaders today were discussing
the prospect of an adjournment the
first week in September. All hope has
been abandoned for an earlier ad-
tournament. as planned by the Demo
cratic caucus.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-07

NEW YORK, Aug. u. $ Media
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-07

ton Commissioner Hanger today an
nounced that representatives Of the
'Switchmen's Union OF America and
the managers OF twelve railroads to-
day signed an agreement to arbitrate
the demands of the men for higher
pay and better conditions OF employ
ment.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-08-07
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
CONGRATULATIONS

The celestial stork arrived
safely Saturda" morning. Au-
gust 5th, 1916. at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Voc. with
a daughter. Mother and child
are doing well. The happy
parents are receiving many
congratulations. Mr.. Voc is a
dispatcher of the local staff OF
Chief Dispatcher w. S. Peace
of the Western Pacific, wide
ly known for his superb skill
in getting trains over the
road. He is now the proudest,
as well as one of the ablest,
railroad men in the West.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-05-30
The Siluar Enx.

The silver fox is really n black fox,
instead. as some persons suppose. of be-
ing almost white or silver gray. The
name Is given on account of the pres
ence of glistening white and grayish
hairs which appear among the black
In the better grades the long, silky
brush has a tip Of pure white. About
a quarter Of century ago the little
animal, which weighs when full grown
only about twelve pounds, became al
most extinct Because Of the beauty
of its fur the species was trapped I'M
til almost the last of them had disap-
peared. For a long time the standard
price offered by the Hudson Bay com
pany for silver fox pelts was around
$1,000, and the efforts of the French
Canadians, half breeds and Indian
trappers to obtain this sum, to them a
fortune, can be better imagined than
described.-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-05-30
Animala Wa MAYER Met.

DR.. N. A. Cobb, an authority on
zoology, declares that there must be
hundreds of thousands of species Of
neematodes, or threadworms, more
than nine-tenths of which are still un.
known to science. OF the parasitic
nematodes infesting vertebrate ami
mails alone 1t Is estimated that there
are Mt least 10000 species. Insects.
mollusks. crustaceans End other animal
groups are also much infested. and as
n rule a given species OF nematode IL
peculiar to single species of host.
Lastly. the species Of nemntode living
free In soil and water vastly outnum.
bers the parasitic species. AS these
creatures are enormously prolific. the
number OF individuals must be quite
beyond conception. DR.. Cobb estimates
that in the upper foot Of an arabic soil
the number Of nematodes runs to thou.
sands Of millions an ncre.-Exchange.