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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-31
Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Montgomery county, Md, letters
of administration on the personal estate Of
MARION f. M0XLEY.
late of said county, deceased All persons
having claims against said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same. with
the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber on
or before the 18th day Of February. 1918
otherwise they may. by law. be excluded
from all benefit of said estate. All per-
sons indebted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment. Given under
my hand this 18th day Of August. 1917.
WILLIAM j. WILLIAMS,
aug 24-4t Administrator.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-31
Doorkeepers Appointed.

The Supervisors Of Elections hereby give
notice that they have appointed the fol-
lowing to serve as doorkeepers at the
various polling places in the county at the
primary election on September 18th and
the general election in November. the first
named in each precinct and district being
Democrats and the other Republican;
Observation-Disclosures F. Allnutt and
Charles II. Trout.
Clarksbure G. Cooley and Zachariah
Woodheld
PooIesvile-Wm. T. Hoskinson and Roy
L. Wright.
Rockville-First precinct. Ulysses M.
Ricketts, and William Skillman. Second
precinct, Edward v. Robey and Michael
Conroy.
Colesville- E. Valdenar and
Newton Stabler.
Observation-Disclosures W. Pennifeld and
and Lenox Howes.
Bethesda First precinct, John Z. Lynch
and Joshua f. Bfoadhurst. Second pre-
cinct. Charles P. NARROW and Frank f.
Brown
Olney-First precinct. Louis NJ. Leizear
and VIM. Z. Dill. Second precinct. Walter
NJ Howes and George W. Nicholson.
Gaithersburg precinct. Gideon D.
Briggs and Jacob ?. Gartner. Second pre-
cinct. Clarence Sparrow and Howard Craw-
ford
Potomac Charles r. Bodine and George
w. Burroughs.
Barnesville-J James B. Holland and Chas
c. 0me.
Damascus-Nicholas E. Burns and Darius
F. Watkins.
Wheaton-First precinct, VIM. Gray anC
In. NJ Howes. Second precinct. John z
Thompson and Adam Seek.
WILLIAM II. GRIFFITH.
LAURASON B. RIGGS.
THOMAS VINS0N,
Board OF Supervisors OF Elections.
WILLIAM II. WADE. Clerk.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-31
Notice 10 Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Montgomery county. Md. letters
of administration on the personal estate Of
JOHN II. LYNCH.
late Of said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same. with
the vouchers thereof. to the subscriber. on
or before the 7th day Of February, 1918:
otherwise they may. by law. be excluded
from all benefit Of said estate. All per
sons indebted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment. Given under
my hand this 7th day Of August. 1917.
WILLIAM T. LYNCH.
aug l0-4t Administrator.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-31
Religious Notices.

Christian Science services will be held
regularly every Sunday afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. John Case. Gaithersburs, at
3 O'Clock.
Rockville Christian Church. o. c. Barnes
minister. services Sunday. Bible School
10 A. NJ: preaching at II a. NJ. and 8 r
NJ. Christian Endeavor at 7 Pm. Preach
ind every fourth Sunday at Hyattstown at
II A. NJ and 8 P. NJ
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-31

Hal Beale, 70. g.. H. C. Fawsett, Potomac. Nd
Tipperary, b. s., A. F. Prescott, Rockville
Md.
County Roadster Race-Purse 500.
Roadster Race for Montgomery county
horses that have never raced and owned
in the county so days prior to day of
race.
Abel Axworthy. CHI. g.. E. NJ. Etchison,
Gaithersburg. Nd.
Chrystine Mckinney, br. m, Fields Bros,
Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-31
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

By virtue of special warrant. dated
the twelfth day Of July. 1917. granted out
of the Land Office Of Maryland by James
S. Shepherd. Commissioner. to Carl A. He'll
mann. Of Washington, ID. c.. for one acre,
more or less, Of vacant land situate. lying
and being in the Tenth Election district of
Montgomery county. Md. being an island
in the Potomac River. Immediately below
Square Rock Island" and lying between
Herzog's Island and the Virginia shore.
and near Lock No. 81 Of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal, also known as Oak Spring
Lock, thereby give notice that will begin
to survey the above described property for
and in the name Of Carl A. Hellmann. OF
Washington, District Of Columbia. on the
LIST day of October. 1917. and continue
until same Is completed.
W. f. 0FFUTT. C. E.,
Surveyor for Montgomery County, Md.
aug 24-3tf
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-31
Notice 10 Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Montgomery county, Md. letters
OF administration on the personal estate OF
JOSEPHINE PENN.
late Of said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same. with
the vouchers thereof. to the subscriber. on
or before the 18th day Of January, 1918
otherwise they may. by law, be excluded
from all benefit Of said estate. All per.
sons indebted 10 said estate are requested
to make immediate payment Given under
my hand this 18th day Of July, 1917.
DAVID H. WAKEFIELD.
July 20-4t Administrator.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-31
For sale

Thoroughbred colt. years Of age. chest
nut sorrel: she has been well-broken. and
any one can drive her she is sound and
pretty as picture.
One Guernsey and Jersey COW. fresh, with
third calf month old.
One double buggy, just been oyerhauled
and painted.
For information in regard to price Of the
above, phone Gaithesburg rs. or write 70
DIR. C. N. ETCHiSON.
Gaithersburg.
Montgomery county. Md.
June 22-4t
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-31
Notice 20 Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Montgomery county Md. letters
OF administration on the personal estate Of
JOHN WILLIAM BOGLEY.
late of Montgomery county. deceased. All
persons having claims against said de-
ceased are hereby warned TO exhibit the
same. with the vouchers thereof, to the sub
scriber on or before the 18th day Of Janu-
airy. 1918; otherwise they may, by law. be
excluded rom all benefit Of said estate.
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of July,
1917
S. WALTER BOGLEY.
July 20-4t Administrator
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-31
ThIs-And Five Cents.

Don't miss this. Cut out this slip. en-
close five cents to Foley & Co, Chicago
ILL.,. writing your name and address clearly
You will receive in return trial package
containing Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound for coughs. colds and Group. Folel
kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets
For sale bY r. w. Vinson.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-31
Race Entries For The Fair.
2:19 Class Trot-Purse s4Oo

219 Class Trot-Purse $500.
Open to Frederick county. Montgomery
county and the District of Columbia.
Morgan Leaf. b. s., VIM. E. Miller, Wash
ington, D. C.
Red Russell, Oh. s., Fields Bros, Rockville
Md.
Glenister, b. s.. W. E. Miller, Washington,
DC.
Royal Penn, b. g.. VIM. E. Miller, Washing
ton. D. C.
keenworthy, Oh. g., Frank Thomas, Rock
vile, Md.
Mordecai, b. g.. Javins Bros, Washington,
DC.
Peter j. H., b. s.. Javins Bros, Washington
DC.
Beverly Axworthy. ch. m, Harry McHenry,
Washington. D. C.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-31
Thursday, August 80.
2:16 Class Trot-Purse $400.

2:16 Class Trot-Purse $4OO.
Ruth Palmer. b. m. W. J. Dougherty
Petersburg. Va.
Wheeler X. b. g.. w. E. Miller. Washington.
DC.
Lord Constantine, b. g., j. Street. Harris
burg. Pa.
Morgan Leaf. b. s.. W. E. Miller. Washing
ton. DC.
Gladys M. b. m, C. N Griffin. Edeton. N. C.
Dynamite. b. g.. Carl Kuldell. Perryman,
Md.
Royal Penn. b. g.. WIN. E. Miller. Wash
ington. D. C.
Bason Bedworth. W. A. Dixon, Hudgins,
Va.
Glenister. b. s.. W. E. Miller. Washington.
DC.
Sable W. W. A. Dixon, Hudgins. Va.
Bertha Fogg, b. m, Harry Hoffberger. Bal
timore. Md.
219 Class Pace-Purse $500.
Dolly billiard. CHI. m. T. C. Covineton. Clio.
sc.
Joe Promise. b. g.. John Street. Harris
burg Pa.
Ben Jones. b. g.. W. f. Miller. Washington.
DC.
Crystal Lewis. b. g.. W. f. Miller. Wash
ington. D. C.
lobe. b. g.. j. E. Moran. Edeton, &C.
Bill Lyles. b. g., W. E. Miller. Washington.
DC.
Lady May. b. m. w. E. Hassell. Edeton.
NC.
Lady Clifton. b. m. Javin Bros. Washing
ton. d. C.
Helen Dean. blk m. Harry Hoffbereer,
Baltimore. Nd.
2.l8 Class Pace-Purse $500.
Pony Boy II. b. g.. W.. Dousherty. Peters
burg. Va.
Kirby Direct. br. s., W. S. Moye. Rocky
Mount. NJ. c.
Joe Promise. b. g., John Street. Harris
burg. Pa.
Ben Jones, b. g.. W. E. Miller. Washing
ton. d. C.
Crystal Lewis. b. g.. W. E. Miller. Wash
ineton. d. C.
lobe. b. g.. j. f. Moran. Edeton. NC.
Bill Lyles. b. g., W. E. Miller. Washington.
D. C.
Lady May. b. m. W. E. Hassell, Edeton, ~ C.
Alice NJ. b. M. W. E. Miller. Washington,
DC.
King r, b. L., A. A. James. Belle Haven. Va.
Friday, August 81.
2lS Class Trot-Purse $500.
Dynamite, b. g.. Carl Kuldell. Peuyman. Md.
Lord Constantine. b. g.. John Street. Har-
risburg. Pa.
Gladys NJ, b. m, C. NJ Griffin. Edeton, N. C.
Wheeler X. b. g.. Vim. E. Miller. Washing
ton. ID. c.
Bondale. b. g.. John Dougherty, Rocky
Mount. NC.
Rocky Spring Prince. blk. s.. F. ". Hobbs
Edeton. N. C.
Royal Penn. b. g.. ". E. Miller. Washing.
ton. d. C.
Glenister. b. S., W. Z. Miller, Washington.
DC.
Red Russell, Oh. s.. Fields Bros. Rockville.
Md.
Mordecai, b. &. Javins Bros. Washington,
d. c.
Peter J. H.. b. s.. Jayins Bros. Washing
ton. ID. c.
Bason Bedworth. W. A. Dixon. Hudgins, Va
Sable W. W. A. Dixon. HUdsins. Va.
2:24 Trot and 2:30 Pace-Purse $500.
County Race for horses owned in Mont
gomery county sixty days prior to daS
Of race.
Roy West. b. s.. ". v. Dawson. German
town. Nd.
Ethel Wheeler. Javins Bros. Silver Spring
/ Md.
Lady Clifton. b. m, Jsvins Bros. Silve
Spring. Md.
, Keenworthy. eh. g.. Frank Thomas. Rock
vile. Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-31
NOTICE.

This is to inform those desiring to use
lime that our company is in position to
supply agriculture lump, ground and hydrate
lime promptly.
NJ. J. GROVE LIME CO.,
Lime Kiln, Md.
Phone, rs Buckeystown.
auR 24-1m
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-31

BY VIRTUE Of the power of sale con-
tanned in a mortgage from Charles II. Fred.
dated March IS. 1911. recorded in Liber
900. folio 254, of said Land Records, de-
fault having occurred under the terms
thereof. the undersigned assignee of said
mortgage will sell at public auction. on
the premises to the hi9hest bidder. on
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-31
Piano Tuning.

ToDine for Rockville and vicinity. So.
Repairing a specially. Used pianos Of all
makes for sale and half-store prices guar
anteed. Get my prices on new pianos and
player pianos. Cash talks.
FRANK A. SHUE.
$40 Mass. Ave, N. w.,
Phone main 1919 Washington. ID. c.
July 13-lms
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-31

OF

VALUABLE LOT OF GROUND IN THE
SUBDIVISION OF PINEHURST. NEAR
CHEVY CHASE. MONTGOMERY COUN-
TY, MARYLAND.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-31
Wednesday, August 80
$50 Class Trot-Purse $500.

2:30 Class Trot-Purse $500.
Morgan Leaf. b. s., VIM. E. Miller, Wash
ington. D. C.
Red Cress, s. g.. 7. G. Covineton, Clio, S. C.
Rocky Spring Prince. blk. s., F. W. Hobbs
Edeton. N. C.
Beverly Axworthy. s.. m. Harry McHenry
Washington. D. C.
Tipperary. b. s.. A. F. Prescott, Rockville
Md.
Bason Bedworth, W. A. Dixon, Hudsins
Va.
Sable W, W. A. Dixon. Hudgins, Va.
Marche. b. s., D. j. Mccarthy. Washington
DC.
2;25 Class Pace-Purse $500.
Lady Cochran. b. m, W. S. Moye, Rocky
Mount, N C.
Ben Jones. b. g.. W. E. Miller. Washington
DC.
lobe, b. g.. J. E. Moran, Edeton, NC.
Lady May, b. m, W. E. Hassell. Edeton
NC.
Julia 1t. b. m. c. S. Gaver. LovettsVille Va.
Virginia Girl. b. m. Seth Lowell. Ports
mouth, Va.
Roy West. Jr.. b. g.. Selby Bros. German
town. Md.
jennie j, Javins Bros, Washington, D. C.
Silent Annie. b. m. A. F. Prescott, Rock
vile. Md.
Hall, b. g., W. C. Warren. Washington. D. C
1928 Class Trot-Purse $500.
Morgan Leaf. b. g.. W. f. Miller, Washing
ton. d. C.
Red Cress, s. g.. T. C. Covington. Clio. S. C.
Rocky Spring Prince. blk s.. F. W. Hobbs,
Edeton, N. C.
Royal Penn. b. g., W. E. Miller, Washing
ton. d. C.
Lady Corsage. b. M, Javins Bros. Wash.
ington, D. c.
Sib Bineen. br. g.. II. J. Combs, Leonard
town, Md.
Dynamite. b. g.. Carl Kuldell. Perryman, Md
Bason BedwOrth, W. A. Dixon, Hudglns, Va
Sable W. W. A. Dixon, Hudeins, Va.
Thursday, August 80,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-31

A small farm of 80 acres. more or less
situated about a mile northeast OF Rock
vile, and known as the John Bean home
There are upon the property three houses,
two good wells and never-failing spring
of water. Apply to
HARRY KOHLH0SS.
Poolesville. Montgomery county. Md.
aug l7-2m
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-31
Trustees Sale

A Valuable Eight-room Frame
Dwelling with Lot Fronting
70 feet on Western Avenue,
in the subdivision of Pine
hurst, near Chevy Chase,
Montgomery county Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-31
SATURDAY, the 18th day o.
September, A, d. 1917,

at the hour of O'Clock, P. NJ,
that parcel of land described as Lot Nine
teen Q9). in the subdivision known as
Pinehurst. as shown on plat recorded in
the Clerks Office for Montgomery county,
Maryland, in Plat Book No. 1, as plat No.
SO.
TERMS OF SALE: -0ne-fourth cash and
the balance payable in equal instruments
in1, 2 and 8 years, or all cash at the option
of the purchaser upon ratification of the
sale by the court. the deferred payments
to bear interest at 6 per cent. per annum
and be secured by mortgage on the prop
erty sold. A deposit of 500 will be re-
quired at the time of sale.
EUGENE H. McLACHLEN. Assignee.
700 10th Street. N. W.
aug Oats Washington, d. c.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-31

BY VIRTUE of the power of sale con-
tanned in deed of trust from Leonidas l.
Beall and Caroline E. Beall. dated January
9th, 1909, recorded January 29th. 1909.
in Liber 204. at folio IT. of the Land
Records Of Montgomery county, Maryland.
default having occurred under the terms
thereof. at the request Of theparty secured
thereby, the undersigned will sell at public
auction. on the premises, to the highest
bidder, on
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-08-31
SATURDAY, the 18th day of
September, 1917.

at the hour of 4:30 O'Clock, p. NJ.
all that parcel of land described as Lot
Twelve Q2), in the subdivision known as
"Pinehurst," as shown on plat recorded in
the Clerks Office Of Montgomery county.
Maryland. in Plat Book No. |. as plat No.
SO, with improvements above described.
TERMS OF SALE :-0ne-fourth cash
and the balance payable in equal in
stalments in |, 2 end 3 years. or all cash
at the option of the purchaser upon ratifi-
cation of the sale by the court, deferred
payments to bear interest at per cent.
per annum and be secured by deed of
trust on the property. A deposit $50
will be required at the time Of the sale.
JAMES F. HOOD.
FIRMAN r. H0RNER,
Trustees.
F. II. McLACHLEN, Attorney,
700 10th Street. N. W..
aug Oats Washington, d. C.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-11
Uncertainty Retarding
Business Activity
Government Requirements
Dominating Influence in
Lumber Business

The REFRESHING effect of existing un-
certainties has become more sharply
defined, and, according to "Dun's Re-
view" in some of its most important
branches business is characterized by
rather more than the usual midsummer
hating. With the continued doubts
about prices, and with the widening
scope of the export embargo, the lull
natural at this period of the year is
intensified and conservatism is more
conspicuous feature. Not only buyers,
but also sellers, are in many instances
d:sinclined to commit themselves
further pending q clearer insight into
the future, and in steel, lumber, tex
tiles, hides and leather and elsewhere
governmental purchases remain the
dominating influence and take prece-
dence over all other requirements.
Even in some cases where war de-
mands are a factor there has been
certain lessening Of the pressure on
Producing facilities, and accumulated
bookings of the leading steel interest
disclose continued reduction; yet cur
tailment of outputs results from
weather and labor conditions, and the
transportation situation, though meas
urably improved, still limits operations
by reason of the delays in movements
of raw materials.
Turning from the industrial to the
mercantile field, restraints are likewise
apparent, for the extreme costs OF
necessities prompt diminished buying
by many consumers, and high tempera-
lures have kept not a few people away
from the shopping districts. The effect
OF the recent intense heat over wide
area is also seen in complaints of crop
deterioration, but even where yields
fall below expectations comparatively
few cancellations of orders are re-
ported, and the outlook for fall trade is
considered promising. Despite its vari-
Gus drawbacks, general business re-
mains in a strong position, and the abb
sence of speculative excuses is a most
wholesome and encouraging feature.
How the requirements of the govern
ment arc dominating the lumber indus
try is illustrated by special dispatches
from correspondents of "Dun's Re-
view" in the leading producing and
distributing centres. For one rea-
son or another, abatement of activ-
ity in general building has become
conspicuous feature in about all
iections of the country, yet in many
instances the war demands more than
Offset the diminished juying in regular
channels, and reports are not uncom-
mon of manufacturers being unable to
handle all of the business offered. The
erection Of the large army environments
is taking practically the entire output
of some mills, and the call for material
for shipbuilding and aeroplsne con-
struction is having an increasinly i'm
portant influence in determining prices.
Moreover, the situation has been
further strengthened by lessening OF
production through delays in trans
portation, and in some localities, es-
pecially in the Pacific Northwest,
labor troubles have restricted opera
tions Appreciably.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-11
Steel Bookings
Again Decline
Untitled Orders on July 81
Drop Sharply as New
Business Falls Off

Untitled orders on the books Of the
United States Steel Corporation on July
81 aggregated 10,844,164 tons of steel,
according to the monthly statement is
sued yesterday, decrease of 539,l23
tons from the June 30 report.
II was the third consecutive month in
which the untitled tonnage of the cor
poration has shown decrease. The
statement of April 80 showed the record
total of 1888, 083 tons on the books Of
the company. The steady decrease from
that figure is attributed in steel trade
circles to the general uncertainty in
connection with the proposed price-fix-
ing programme of the government
It was estimated in Wall Street yes
terday on the basis of the latest figures
that incoming business of the steel
corporation must have fallen short Of
shipments to the extent of 21,l6O tons
day during the month Of July. The
total of untitled tonnage is now the
smallest since last October.
The following table gives the untitled
tonnage of the United States Steel Cor
poration at the close Of each month
since January, 1915:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-11
Resources of N. Y.
Reserve Bank Now
Total S947,OOO,OOO
Staff More Than Tripled to
Meet Expansion; Largest
Check of Record

Resources of the Federal Reserve
Bank of New York reached the larg-
est total yesterday in the history OF
the system, aggregating S947,OOO,OOO.
Resources of the institution week
ago were $S15,963,O28. Operations
this week in connection with govern
ment financing strengthened the posi-
ton of the bank.
At the New York Clearing House
Yesterday the Federal Reserve Bank
had a credit of sl16,0O0,OOO. In other
words, this amount was due the Fed
eral institution from local banks.
Rapid Growth
In connection with the rise in the
resources of the New York Reserve
Bank it was stated yesterday that the
business of the institution has under
gone remarkable expansion in recent
months. When the bank entered Its
present quarters its force of employees
numbered ninety-fve. Yesterday they
numbered 347.
Many big banking figures were
brought to the attention of the finan-
cial district yesterday. Another Wall
Street record went by the board when
a check for S96,111, 111.11, the largest
that has ever passed through the New
York Clearing House, was paid by the
Liberty National Bank. The check
was drawn by J. P. Morgan & Co. to
the order of the agents of the Bank
Of Montreal for the credit of the Min
lister of Finance and Receiver Cen
eral of the Dominion of Canada. 1t
was the final financial operation IN
this market in connection with the
S100,000,000 loan foated here week
ago by Canada.
Curiously enough, the biggest check
previously cleared at this centre was
drawn by j. P. Morgan e. Co. on the
National Bank of Commerce in April,
1916, for over S72,000,000, and was
made payable to the Bank Of Montreal.
That transaction also arose out Of a
S75,000,000 Canadian loan.
Heavy Clearings
The clearing of the record size
check and transactions arising out Of
the United States Treasury loan of
S96,111,111.11 resulted in heavily aug
menting the days exchanges at that
institution. They aggregated Sl,Ol3,-
1880. The record for the local in
stitution is Sl,152, 1881, made last
November. The balances that had to
be settled at the Clearing House yes
terday in connection with the big ex-
changes totalled s127,736,S79.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-11
Friday, August 10, 1917

The decrease of $50, 1923 tons in the
untitled orders on the books of the
United States Steel Corporation in
the month ended July 81 caused no
surprise. The drop was probably due
in some measure to heavy shipments,
but it is ascribed mainly to great
slump in the amount of new business
booked. Consumers naturally are
unwilling to contract for steel at
quotations prevailing in the open
market when there is prospect that
relatively low prices on steel for all
consumers will be fixed by the gov
eminent. The untitled tonnage on
the corporations books is sufficient
to keep its plants working at capacity
for many months, but if prices much
below contract figures were estab'
lished many orders would probably
be cancelled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-11

The general level of commodity
prices, as measured by "Dun's" index
number, again attained a new high
record the first of this month. On
July 1, for the first time in many
months, there was a decline, owing
largely to seasonal influences, but it
was soon checked, and the upward
movement was resumed within few
days. The only important groups in
which prices were lower on August l
than a month before were meats and
dairy and garden products. In the
last few days, however, there has
been sensational advance in meat
prices, which in cases are above all
previous figures. The net increase
in the general level of prices in the
three years of war was slightly more
than 80 per cent.