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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-18
Trolleymen Considerably
Carry Rush Hour Crowd,
Then Quit Work.
ARE BACK AGAIN FOR
EVENING COMMUTERS
Wage Increase Obtained-0ar-
ment Makers Urged To BE Firm
for Unions Recognition.

Every trolley motorman and conduc-
tor on Staten Island, after conslderats-
ly waiting until 10000 commuters had
been safely landed at the ferry station
in 81. George, struck at 1880 yestsr-
day morning.
For seven and one hall hours not q
trolley wheel on the island turned. By
8 o'clock last evening the strikers had
won an increase OF cent an hour Ia
their pay and a more generous wage
for overtime. Service was resumed
just as the dinner-hour ferries were
landing their thousands at ST. George.
At meeting Of the motormen ard
conductors in Tompkinsvlle Tuesday
night William Flann and Frank Albert
were appointed to present a demand
for increased wages to the Richmond
Light and Railroad Company. which
has the trolley monopoly on the island.
News OF the appointment travelled TO
the company's officials faster than
the two delegates. Flsnn and Albert
were called into Superintendent q L.
Rand's Office at o'clock yesterday
morning and were summarily dis
missed.
Tell Operators to Strike
The two delegates quietly waited until
Staten Islands army Of commuters had
been transported TO St. George. Than
Il, 81 -
terminal before the ferryhouse and
notified all car operators that q strike
was on.
At 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon a
committee of strikers met the COM
pany's officers. The result OF the con-
ference was that Flann and Albert
were reinstated, all wages were in
creased from "a TO % cents an hour
and one-fourth time for all overtime
after ten hours a day.
The Staten Island Rapid Transit
Railroad, which operates the belt line
in Richmond, took advantage OF tho
short-liyed strike and worked It's steam
trains 70 capacity. While the strike
was on, however, the interior towns
on the Island were accessible only By
automobile or carriage.
Frank Morrison, secretary OF the
American Federation Of Labor, arrived
in New York yesterday morning TO
take personal charge OF the war being
waged between the Ladies' Garment
Workers Union and their employers,
$4,000 of whom have been locked out
Of their shops. He will remain here
until the strike is ended.
Urges Strikers To BE Firm.
At mass meetings in Webster and
Arlington halls yesterday afternoon,
he urged the strikers 10 remain hrm
in their demands for recognition OF
their union, and assured them the
American Federation OF Labor was
willing 10 aid them in every way pos
sible.
81 know OF no struggle more bitter
than the one now being made by the
cloakmakers," he asserted. you must
reject every proposition that has for
its purpose the destruction Of your
agreement. The employers must
eventually concede the demands you
make
Eight thousand union tesmsters in
New York have threatened strike II the
milk companies BY which they are
employed do not Immediately grant
an increased wage, a shorter working
day and recognition of the Milk Driv-
ers' Union
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-18
Sentiment in Business.

Not so very long ago James ~.
Donald retired as chairman Of the Han
over National Bank after forty-two
years of continuous service. when the
cold man" as he was atfectionateiy
called. stepped down from active ser
vice the men under him Clipped in and
bought him a beautiful silver platter.
Later he gave them a dinner at the
Waldorf-Astoria, and, according 70
Commerce and Finance" here IS what
happened: THAT was a glorious din
ner. Oscar had orders to do his very
best. and he did. And when every one
had dined and there had been toasts
and speeches, the old man arose with
the silver platter in his hands and went
from guest TO guest and asked each and
every one TO take from II souvenir
with his best wishes. The platter had
IN be replenished various times, for $50
gold pieces weigh lot when there are
nearly 500 of them"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-18

French exchange has shown an I'M
proving tendency in the last few days.
This is probably explained partly by
the improvement of the Paris rate IN
London, which has been helped by the
shipment Of Bank of France gold TO
England. Another factor, however, 1t
was learned yesterday, has been the
negotiation of private commercial!
credits IN this country. French inter
ests, independent Of the government,
have obtained numerous banking
credits i'm this market, it is said, pre-
sumablv similar TO that secured here
RECENTLY by the Creusots. The credits,
il was said on good authority, might
result in the pOstponement OF the big
collateral loan which the French are
known TO be arranging here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-18
Saxon Motor Initial Dividend.

The Saxon Motor Car Corporation
yesterday announced the inauguration
Of dividends at an annual rate Of . per
cent CO NV bV the declaration of a payment
U Oonn i.eU was made as to the period
covered by the distribution, IT Is be
Iieyod 70 be the intention Of the diree-
tors TO make this a quarterly rate. T.
3 Won Rosen, formerly ssiStant treas
nrer and assistant controller OF the
Maxwell Motor Car Company has p nee
elected secretary and treasurer ne
Saxon company will soon make appn,-
cstion 10 list its shares on the stock
ENrhanpe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-18
HAY AND STRAW.

There are indications Of more ample re
ceipts at some terminal points around the
harbor, but the general tone Of the market
continues firm and well sustained on all
grades. HAY. large baled. timothy. No J.,
ton. SOFA $50: No 20 No ?. s23M s2s ship
ming $500 500: fancy light clover mixed. S26
Gs2s; No 1 clover mixed SEA S2i lower
grade clover mixed. sl6HS2l; RYE STRAW,
No l, sl5dsl5.5O Small bales about 81
under large.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-18
Our Oil Production.

Uncle Sam continues to lead the
world i'm the output Of petroleum and
It's products. According to the Ma
tional City Banks foreign trade
department the United States pro
duced Cos per cent OF the
Ieum in 1915, against 81 per cent
in 1910. AZ per cent in 1900, go per cent
ir 1890 and So per cent in 1850. The
world production in 1915 is put at 4iC'-
ooo coo barrels of AZ gallons each,
scainst $4,000. 900 barrels in 1910, 49,
G60 600 i'm 1900, 100000 in 1880 and
70 600 900 IN 1850. Despite the, fact
that she is by far the largest producer
~ Irnited States is becoming a large
;r,rorter Of crude petroleum, with IN
d;cstions that imports in the fiscal year
ending next month will approximate
pa. OOO.OO barrels, against ls,OOOoOO the
preceding year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-18

CHICAGO PRICES
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-18
Bourke Cochran Leases Estate.

Clifford Van Schurman rented for
Bourke Cochran TO Daniel Guggenheim
the Cedars, Mr. Cockran's country es-
tate at Sands Point, Port Washington
Long Island, for $4,000 for the season.
It comprises over 300 acres and com
mands extensive views Of Long Island
Sound, and the Palisades are clearly
visible. There is one-halt mile OF
waterfront and fine bathing beach,
Adjoining are the estates OF W. But
Ter Duncan, Howard Gould and Isaac
Guggenheim.
s. Osgood Pell & Co. have leased for
the Falmouth Land Company the
George Thompson place at Oyster Bay
to G. A. Helm, of Frederick Loeser q
Co. Also to William A. Prime, jr
for f.. S: and s. 5. Noss the Allen s
Brewer cottage at Cedarhurst.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-18
Vitagraph Company Note Sale.

The Smith Blackton Corporation,
formed for the purpose OF taxing over
the properties of the Vitagraph com
pany Of America, has sold TO hornolo"-
or & Weeks 100000 one 70 five year
q ner cent first mortgage notes. The
company is capitalized at S25,0oo,OOOr
consisting Of Sl0,OOO,OOO per cent pre-
ferred and s15, 1000, 900 common. II was
said yesterday that other moving pet
ure concerns will be taken over the
financing to be done through the issu-
ance of stock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-18
HUSBAND DIES; BANK FAILS

Widow with Four Children Loses Life
Jnsurance-Sl65 Needed to Save Home.
A cellar in which David B. was work
ing caved in, killing him. He left q
wife and four children.
Accustomed TO taking risks, the hus-
hand had carried a heavy life insurance.
This was collected and deposited in
bank. A few days later the bank failed
and the mother with her four children
was helpless.
The Charity Organization Society
has been keeping the family together,
for the demands of the children are
greater than the mother can supply,
although she works as much as she can.
The society needs sl65 to save this
home for the next six months. Gifts
may be sent 20 its Office, los East
Twenty-second Street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-18
Central Trusts Fat Plum

Stockholders Of the Central Trust
Company are in line for big fat plum
as a result of the cash dividend de-
clared yesterday and the. stock sub
scription rights offered under the terms
of the proposed capital stock increase
The rights accruing to the stockholders
as a result of the capital increase are
very valuable. Figured on a basis OF
$3.50, yesterdays bid price for the
old stock, the rights are worth around
s46O. 1t is proposed to increase the
capital stock from 10000 to $4,000
shares. This has been contemplated
for a year or more. The announce
ment yesterday caused the stock to
advance from 1925 bid to $3.50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-18
A Big Block of Steel.

Just as the ticker was recording. the
last of the transactions yesterday after,
noon the sale Of 6,4O0 shares of steel
appeared in a single block on the. tspe
at 81. the low level for the day. .Heayi-
ness of steel had been one of the dis
appointing features of the market all
dav long. The fact that somebody was
so eager to unload such large block
AZ the close was not considered par
ticularly cheerful for the outlook IN
to-day's market Steel sold as high
a. S. early in the day, but at the close
showed a loss of close TO a point.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-18
POLICE DEPARTMENT.

Retired. Il .. m. MAY is-ssrst ". r. No
Kenna 2Igth. police surgeons osriincate, 1871
Coucash 77ih. own Application. 500. APPOINTED
Caps. j. II. Van Wsgnsr "a. 70 ist,h; I n.
Haupt. 9Th. 70 3iih. Thomas Donolue. lob; %
1891 =. q. Carson 3lst. 20 e5h. Lincoln pfzy.
Wakefield 65th. % 3lst: j. J. Wall. is3d 70 ieth .
Maurice Harmon. l63d. % 6th. Aciing capt. Wal
ier Rouse. isith. 10 20 noon. MAJ -. Piiun.
from motorcycle duty % operator of MOTOR psifol
wagon. J. n crosby. ioih 20 go. assignment a.
honey. s0th % z7ith assignment as driver o.
patrol wagon discontinued, W. II. MccArhg r..
s3th. 10 sob. assignment changed from bl7cs
duty 10 operator " motor patrol wagon y v.
Dunleay. operator OF moto, patrol wagon. lsoth 70
.ssd A. u Co.'S 18Th % Ion. a,s =, ,s a,s
patrol w4gon Walter Hsslain. e. o. squad. 70 SOU.
assignment changed from chauffeur 70 opefator q
motor patrol wasoa. ". =. Kelly. c. Q. ssgla. %
operator " motor patrol wasoa Assigned a. opera
tor q motor patrol wagons ,. = schultz i2.h. %
sc it l,l,i 20 iso,6. r. 4 Howell. 1854, to
2sgd. Andres Horn. ll0th. b Zi5th. y ~ hy
70. Charlie. Lteie g saasa, 70 Is. D. ~, ~.
sengor % chauffeur u mail car, n. MAJ -
" j. Mooney Hth. % 1881 MUTUAL. !.
May y. pumn. !. r. ceiling. slst sssls my
Joseph. sisi. assignment changed iron p42es "a
Ts%sorsry Assigus,nt -Ptimn. F.rdinaad ne,
msho Ssih to s0h 81. operator . motor esirel
wagon. D. ~, Nay ~ during :. SOC o.. 81 y
Rureau OF Records, no DAYS 8 m.. NN n.
N9torcycie Ptlmn Richard Irwin, H.. sen % T. q.
A,slgamest Olseentauet- pumn. frsak Neir'
st,f. Simon Blumsl 35th. Dauf Marinctt. Tfi G
sad Uenry q Corsll rraf y. 20 Training -choo'.
p m NAV l6 A. drivers ~ patrol wagons pre-
clnof, Indicated from noon, May lo lftnrn
CAMPBELL aTtth. Peter Hunt lltih. Terence ,
C1ssroge 2Tjth. james J. Malrr. 4t9Ll.
Leaves Of Absence without pay -Ptimn. timothf
Nahouey. 10Th. 4 dsy. 5 m.. May %. John
N-Marus g2f day. u on a. m. Msy li fsntc<
coleman -9th ! day. 1870 o. u.. Nay III Jams
q Doyle 2eth : dy. p D.. May p Niltm y
Jarrett. lslsi. : day noon Nay ID. ba"afd Laa.s'
zT7fh 3 days : a m.. Msy Do
Fuil Pay vale on Sies Rsper -rtinn Eisafd
j Hanson 2suh. J a. q. M, Apnl a. 20 - ?. n.
Resignation -P,lmn. charles Z. Ksl,,, it,ib "a
.. ~. MAJ u.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-18
More Gold from Canada.

Additional gold imports from Canada
yesterday deposited at the Assay ONCE
by J. p. Morgan & Co. amounted 10
50 .25O,0O0 in the form of bars. This
brought the total received from Canada
since the present movement began last
week up TO SS,706.000. The rate for
sight drafts on London yesterday for
the first time showed the effect Of the
recent gold shipments TO this centre.
Sterling closed at AS 1916, against
1885, on Tuesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-18
ON THE CONSOLIDATED.

Prices on the Consolidated stock TX.
change made sharp decline IN the
fore part of the day, and, though irreg-
ular rallies followed, net declines were
general at the close. Crucible steel,
most active of the war stocks, broke
to SAY. Mexican Petroleum was an
early feature of frmness, rising TO
1llz, but closed at l09h, its lowest.
international Mercantile Marines best
was % and it's low was Of =. There was
transaction in Kansas City Southern
NJ 2Gts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-18
CHICAGO PROVISION


The coffee market showed firm undertone,
and prices at the close Of the day were AN D
points me- higher. New high records for the
season were established. with good buying
BY leading commission houses ns well as for
outside account in scattered way. The
strength Was based on the frmness IN Brazil,
where il was said that shorts were good
buyers. and there was also good demand
from shippers. who were forced to buy eohee
in order 10 fll export contracts.
New crop coffee is not yet moving, owing
10 wet weather in the interior, and this was
said 10 be one OF the reasons for the better
demand in Brazil, where the trade had oeeh
waiting for new crop offers.
There was a moderate Improvement noted
in the local cash demand. and there were also
sales reported Of / 900 bags Of santos IS az
~ anoat 10 arrive in store, and about
r 600 bags OF new crop coffee for forward
sbinment on the basis OF 9.60c for Santos
IS and Is ( o Cuba.
Local spot prices were unchanged az sAc
for Rio Is and 1859 for Santos IS Range
OF prices v
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-18
PROVISIONS.

The market for hog products was hrmer
early in the day on peace rumors and reports
that buying orders were IN the market from
the Belgian Relief Commission, but longs
took profits on the advance owing 20 an
easier tone 90 the hos market. and most OF
the gains were lost. Receipts OF hogs at Chit
cago were a.. 1000: estimated for Thursday,
2s. 600 Kansas City received $4,000. Omaha.
1000 PORK steady; mess, S2b5Om $50
family. s26Hs2s short clear, s23US26.
BEEF steady mess. sl7.50HSis; family. sl9
m 500: packet. SlSdS $40; extra India mess.
SEGA $50. DRESSED HOGS quiet bacons,
1880: $50 10. 1880: 100 ID. l3+c: ll0 ID.
l4c: pigs. l4Ec. CUT MEATS. picked
bellies. dull: 10 H.. Ice II 10. Ice; IL b. l5c
picked hams, steady. l6i2Ml7c. TALLoW
quiet special lie: city. l0Lc country. l0l4
N lOatc. LARD quiet Middle West. i3.l5m
I3.25c: city lard. steady. lSNlSisc; refined
lard. steady: South America, 1850; CONT
nent. 143Oc Brazil. kegs. l5.5Oc; compound,
Quiet. ll1sMl2Ac. STEARINE easy; oleo,
l2dl2i.c city lard stearine, lac.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-18
Auto Breaks; Driver Hurt.

When the steering gear OF an auto
mobile which ne was driving at 23lst
Street and Broadway at 5:l5 yesterday
afternoon broke, Percy Roden was
thrown with his machine into a subway
pillar and received serious cuts on his
wrist and neck. Roden is the son OF
G. NJ. Roden, coal operator Of Spuy-
ten Duvvil
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-18
EInIrR AND MEAL.

Trading in the -four market was again
very inactive. with prices nominally IN
changed nut there seenIed 10 be little i'm
proyement in traffic conditions. and the trade
was hopins for larger deliveries. RYE
FLOUR dull: fair TO good, 5000 5000 .
choice 10 fancy. Sj.6Ods575. CoRNMEAL
steady: kiln dried. s4.25. BAG NEAL
steady: Inc white and yellow. sl.s5; coarse,
SI.64. FEED, city. steady bran. bulk. S23 ;
100 ID sacks. s2i25: heavy middlings do.
SOS; -four middings do. S32; red dog -four,
l4O ID sacks. $3.50; Western. steady. BRAN
100 10 sacks. $3.50. standard middlings do.
s25.lO: -four middlings do. $3.50; red dog
-four. 40 10 sacks, $1,000: oilmeal, S3lm
s3f.bO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-18

Cotton Exchange special Liverpool cables
Spot cotton in good demand; sales 10000
bales speculation and export 1000 Amer,
can 5000 Imports 2s 600 all American. Mid
upland. sold Futures opened steady, ZW
points higher Closed very steady. al net
advance of 3iaM9ls points. Msy-June'
s.2sd: July-Aug. s22d Oct-Noy. I.s4d Jan.
Feb. 7.s8isd Mar-Aprii 7.s2lsd. Manchester
yarns a fair business doing cloths IN more
demand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-18
sUCAR FUTURES.

The dull and slightly easier conditions pre-
vailing in actual sugar early to-day caused
ii,tie nres-Ire 10 sell futures at she opening
~ IN. market this morning and hrst prices
showed decline, OF 2Ni points. The market
closed easy. 2Hl points net lower. with sales
Tor the day $500 tons. Range Of prices;
- Ne.fer-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-18
LIVESTOCK MARKET.
New York. May II. 1916.
BEENES.

Receipts. 1900 head &c ears on sale.
Market opened active and stronger steers
closed quiet but steady bulls steady and
cows firm. The yards we're cleared OF all
morning arrivals Ordinary 20 choice steers
sold at $500 Stops per 100 ID; bulls, s5.75
6iSS25; cows, siNS7.5O; few head. $3.50
MS375. Dressed beef higher Al l2dl5e for
city dressed native sides ribs and kinds.
i5isml7sc: chucks and plates have ruled
slow AZ ii IA t3c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-18
Open. High Low
CnTTONSEED OIL.

Their. was a fairly active trade in the mar
het Tor cottonseed oil. but orders we're quite
evenly divided and price changes we're COM
paratively narrow. the market closing net
unchanged 20 points lower Range OF
prices; ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-18
AND
GRAIN PRICES
Wheat Declines on Scat
tered Liquidation-Corn
Gains 14c.
GENERAL MARKET REPORT.
WHEAT.

New York. May H.. 1915.
The wheat market was only moderately
net losses Of H.Mic. The decline was due
largely 20 scattered liquidation prompted by
the peace rumors from Europe and evidences
Of "A weaker technical position. The crop
news Of the day was " less sensationally
bullish character. although many reports
were anything but favorable.
Export sales amounted u about 200 900
bushels. but the demand WIS practically all
for Manitobas Liverpool was easier. ana
the fact that buyers abroad were said 10 d.
cautious. owing 90 peace rumors there. addeI
somewhat 10 the attention paid TO the ''u-
mors circulated in the local market.
The government weekly weather report
and crop bulletin said that there had been
continued improvement in the condition OF
winter wheat in most of the central and
Eastern sections. except where damaged by
insects in the central and western Missis-
sppi Valley. and that seeding is going on
in the northern section Of the spring wheat
states.
"Bradstreets" visible shows decrease in
the United States and Canada OF ll.12i. 900
bushels for the week. compared with a de-
crease of 1881, 00Q last year. The domestic
Minneapolis said that flour sales were ex-
ceptionally small. In the local cash market
No l durum WIS quoted 8t Sl.28A No 2
hard, Si.27A: No / Northern Duluth,
Sl.34A: No / Northern Manitoba. 81 32A,
all b New York.
CORN.
The corn market showed very steady
undertone throughout the day. and the close
showed gains OF &c. Commission houses
were fair buyers, and offers from the coun-
try were comparatively light. Some export
demand was in evidence, and II was said that
moderate business had been done. although
details were lacking. The weekly crop bull
letins said there had been general improve
ment in the condition OF the corn crop in
most sections Of the country, except where
Il had been too dry In the Southeastern
states and too wet and cold In the northern
districts In the local cash market No 2
yellow corn WAS quoted at s7%sc. New
York.
OATS.
The oats market was inactive. with COM
paratlvely small price changes. Crop ac-
counts were generally favorable, but there
appeared 10 be little pressure on the mar
ket, and there were rumors Of further mod
crate export sales The local cash market
was quiet: standard quoted at b2c No !
white, 5On 50iRc; No white. 49949izc
fancy clipped white. a2u53c; ordinary
clipped white. 49, q Sic. all elevator.
Market steady; No 2 Western. SLo1ia'
NEW yopE pRICES
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-18

The local market for spot cotton was sVea -
.,d ,rices were Is points higher. on the
basis OF i3.l5c for middling upland sales
100 bales delivered on contract 100 bales
Receipts AZ the ports and interior points,
...:.h ..o,,,,ariaoue follow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-18
U. S. Treasury Finances,

Warrington. MAY 1.-THE condition OF he Jnled
state. Treasury to-day was as follows $500 49,,
Net balance Boz general fund, Sl-- N -V.. to'Ai
rereiufs 81 1bl 1885, totAl payments, Alii.1.ofl. .
Tho deficit for this nsc4l year is SJ5-1''svo'
against deficit Of sll2tg6.s53 last year "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-18
PITTSBURGH STOCKS.
BRIEF WALL STREET NEWS.

The annual meeting of the Marconi
Wireless Telegraph Company, which
was adjourned until Yesterday, was
again postponed sine die.
Directors of the Lehigh Valley Rail
road Company yesterday elected +. l..
Blendinger vice-president in charge OF
operation and maintenance.
The ub-Treasury has transferred
$500. 900 10 San Francisco.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-18
CALVES.

Receipts. 1850 head S.490 on sale. Top
Grades ruled steady others opened with a
weab feeling. but we're hardly quotable
lower. and about all the offerings were closed
nut Common 10 choice veas sold al So.oOW
sii.75 per 100 10; culls at SIGS skim
milk calves. S7.500Ss; dressed calves m
moderate demand. City dressed veas sold