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The log cabin Democrat., 1917-03-19
THREE U. s. SHIP
 SUNK BY GERMANY
IA AMERICANS MISSING
Virtually . State of War Exists Be- tween United States and Ger
 many as Result.

London, March 19.-The sinking of the American steamships City of Memphis, Illinois and Virginia was announced yesterday. Fourteen men from the Vigilancia are missing, as are some of the men from the City of Memphis. The crew of the Illinois was landed safely.
 The City of Memphis, in ballast from Cardiff for New York, was sunk by gunfre. The second officer and l5 men of the crew have been land ed. A patrol boat has gone in search of the other members of the crew. The Illinois, from London for Port o'clock yesterday morning.
 The Vigilancia was torpedoed with out warning. The submarine did not appear. The captain, first and sec ond mates, first, second and third en- gineers and 23 men of the crew have been landed at the Scilly Islands. The fourth engineer and 13 men are missing.
 Washington, March 19.-With the announcement of the destruction of three unarmed American merchant ships by submarines, it was unoffici- ally admitted here last night that vir- tually a state of war exists between the United States and Germany.
 Technically the United States re- sv, snocs<sDy, Of rvooA nonfrol ity. Whether this shall be changed before April 16, the date fixed for a special session of congress, President Wilson has not decided.
 One step the president is con- templating is a call for an imme diate session of congress to hear an address asking for authority to adopt aggressive measures against the sub marine menace. Already American
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-07
tp111 < OF BUSINESS ON LOCAL STOCK d
DoAN EXCHANGE * is IN U. S. STEEL COMING
Price Declines Nearly Point with Sales rotating Nd
Than Sooo Shares Shares Are Not Active

can Gas on small transactions WA.
changed.
Pennsylvania Railroad, after bs,r
trife, gained tho loss. Electric 3.
Battery developed some strength snh ~ ~
half a point before the close, Rsss,ss
vanccd ~ points late in the dsv
The subscription lists for the saoo X,
900 United States Treasury az vvs
certificates of indebtedness dated
and due November Is, 1917. cIo.aA
Federal Reserve Bank of Philads,r,stt
day at 3 p. m.
The following notice is being San. =.
Girard Trust Company to holder. ~
tiflcates Of deposit issued for stoc, "
Lehigh Valley Transit Company.
The Electric BOND and Share g.
having exercised its option, under AZ ompa
ment dated February Z. 1917 be,w
tain holders of stock of the Leh,sn
Transit Company and the Elects. ~ ~
and Share Company. to purcba =, ~ ~
ferred and common stock of the To,.ne q
ley Transit Company, and hav,na v
the depository the sum Of s4s per .h'N hpsN
each share of preferred stock ana ~
share for each share of common ..v W
posted, In accordance with the tern'ox
agreement, you are hereby notiaaa
sent your certificate OF deposit. nron.s y
dorsed in blank. to the unders,gn.pS0
ceive payment therefor"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-07
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK. Aug. 7.--Dealings In for
eign exchange In the first hour OF business
were on q moderate scale. Rates showed
an irregular course. French and Italian
exchange was easier. rubles held steady at
. slight advance over Mondays closing and
scandinavian disclosed renewed strength
Quotations were:
Demand sterling checks 4.79 9-l6, cables
47s7-16. sixty-day bills nominally 4.72N
ninety-day bills 4.7ok.
Franc cables 576N. checks 5.76N.
Lire cables 7.s0, checks 73l.
Swiss cables +.s7h. checks Assn.
0uilder cables 42h, checks 42h,
Pesetas cable 22.7s. checks 22.s5.
Ruble cables also. checks 21.45
Stockholm cables 3S.so, checks 83.7o.
christiania cables 1880. checks $3.50.
Copenhagen so.S0, checks s0.lO.
y va announced that ~ gold inports
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-07

There was broader trading on Wv. a.
do,nbia stock Exchange today. ou' 81. a
though n greater variety OF snares any,
deaIt in. there was little activity ;" e,aa,
one issue outside Of United S.a.e1 s,. ,ssvs
common, More than 1000 shares OF TINS lssde ,r
changed hands. but following the cosrse ,,nr a..
New York the price was lower: ana SaM
opening at 121% It sagged OF !" art ~
down A full point. Later II galneu p IN
the loss Brokers had very rev orue'' "
execute for sellers or buyers
Rapid Transit trust certificates via, w.,'
lad the local list In yesterdays sess,On, ,',
were without feature today. only s,la
turnover took place, and the price was inau ..
tiona,iy lower. other traction shares VIZ
Inactive. there being only one small saIe ~
Union traction. with the price uncnansu' ,,an
and philadelphia Traction was also '"Ne"
AZ Yesterdays last price.
Lake Superior Corporation showed n..,e '
momentum, and the quotation was nttle
hclow that at the end yesterday. LenIsn
Valley railroad was tne Of the Few STOCKS
showing any vlgor. advancing point on
an odd lot transaction. Mldvale steel was
n fraction higher and York Railways pre-
ferred gained half point
Tonopah Mining was Off trine. as wa, was
rrie, IehIgh Navigation and Tonopah BEL
mont Philadelphia Electric ana A'he''-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-07
STUDEBAKER DIVIDEND
CUT TO 4 PER CEN
Business Increases, but Provision d
Be Made for Excess. Profits
Tax

SOUTH BEND. Ind, Aug. THE =
rectors of the Studebaker Corporation tod1f
declared dividend of 1 per cent on {
common stock. This places the issue 4
per cent per annum basis. compaa
with 10 per cent heretofore. The last ~
tribution was " per cent on june
The regular quarterly dividend of ~ n
cent on the preferred stock was deciassl
today also.
The initial dividend Of the common ~
was 4 per cent In June. 1915. A dlvidql
OF IN per cent was paid in September +
that year. In December, 1915; March q
June. 1916. IN per cent and / per q
extra was distributed. Since that time
company has been paying 2h per a.
quarterly on the common.
Following the meeting President A
Erskine gave out the following statemtl
The net profits Of the corporation
the first six months of this year amounl
to $2.966,19S, after deduction of exiAi
corporation income taxes. but without
vision for excess profits taxes about u l.
enacted by Congress. Since July =
or cars have improved, and present N
mand is for about 1000 cars per week
THE condensed balance sheet Of
corporation and subsidiary companies
OF June 80. 1917, shows total tangible
sets of $55,400,000, including s41,ioa.(
Of quick assets and $14,3O0.O00 Of
and property account, t.alnst wa
stands $16,s00,000 of liabil'sies includ
SlS.20o,0oo of bank loans. Since Juns
outstanding bank loans have been redu
to less than $11,000,000. The dividc
are payable September 1 to holders Of
ord August g."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-07
PEACE TALK CAUSES UNCERTAINTY
IN TRADING ON BROAD STREET CURB
NEW YORK, Aug. 7,


the day
the declines from recently established high levels
disturbances holdings
Wright-Main ranged 12%
IN 8A, n a to
1856 in
to 80 followed
active with the Jerome showing
2M and Milford steady with
Magnate sold
23%, Chevrolet
in Curb dealings at .
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-07
NEW YORK, Aug. Z

IN,
rhs hardly outside the market to make the
Beth
q a easily
United declined from 127s
quickly willing
substantial
evidence Of increasing
hon
o n n
Subaker
Of dividend o 4
midday
sold $3.50
q n
one
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-07
BANK CLEARINGS
Sugar Futures at Record Prices

NEW YORK. Aug. New high records
were made today In sugar future Contracts
September going to e.41c October 10 ss8
November to 6.20c and December To 4 aac
The whole list made new records. On the
call bid prices were to is points higher,
with sales amounting to $500 tons. Oper.
ators. Wall street and outside specuIa tiva
interests took the buying side, with the
selling scattered and In the nature of proft-
taking Further advances In refined sugar
and tho unusually strong position I'm snot
sugar caused the active opening in FUTURES
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-07
Liverpool Cotton

LIVERPOOL, Aug. 7.-There was 4
demand for spots, with prices strong h
sales were 1000 bales. The receipts ~
5000 bales. including $500 bales Amsfee
Spot prices were: American middlini q
20.5Sd; good middling, 20.15d; middll1
19.Sbd; low middling. 19.40d; good ordinal
1S.45d; ordinary, 1850.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-07
NEW YORK COFFEE MARKET

NEW YORK, Aug The market FOR
conee futures opened inactive today. with
sales on the call amounting to 1000 bags
First prices were point below last nights
closing figures. with May the only position
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-07
RAILROAD EARNINGS
Rolling Mill Co. Increases C.n,t.,
TEXAS a PACIFIC

CINCINNATI. Ohio. Aug. 7.-pirsc,ou.
Of the American Rolling Mill Company Ssys
Increased the authorized capital OF ths
company from 100000 common to sso' 10. !.
So SOu,OSo common' non oan ana from 100000 pre-
reducing the par value Of common ~ ~
from 500 e ~ went over . s1c1ss.
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New $4,000, 900 Motor Comn,rv

DOVER Del. Aug. THE Automob,,s
Corporation. which win manufacture mo-
tors, boats and automobiles, was incorno-
ss rssed here with capital stock Of Sio,o6o..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-07
FINANCIAL NEWS
NEW. YORK MARKET CLOSES STRONG
AND ACTIVE FOLLOWING WEAKNESS
Talk of New Financing for Bethlehem Steel Results in
Bear Activities, Which Are Offset Late in Day.
Rallies in Most Issues
High Points in Todaii,s Financial Neps

s York. stocb market became foownq eakn
bov Curb ss fected N ta closed higher and
eetton declined otter showing erchang dealings moderate
fds6aker dividend
m 40 cont basin Bcc s1uer high record price IN Nw York
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COTTON GETS WEAK !
ON PROFIT-TAKINI
Drop Occurs After August s.lI
at New High Record NJ
27.70c-Trading Active
COTTON BELT WEATHER CoNn,r,o,..

COTTON BELT WEATHER CoNn,r,o..
ncIratures We're recorded in the Cotton
Macon MAJ %STans Sna Kslelztl tlHRt' W. ASsSD,K SRS ,KssSsS
Fort Smith. Little Rock, MemnhSisa ian Antfs
sSssesnnrt vAeRssSSssttas vAHRsSSsta Fna
ss;a: sav""%"h ' and Tampa. Ms~ g. ,Ss =
There was .Oe inch Of precipitation a. -
hona and Knoxville. .ee Inch at TamssSv
inch ut MONTGOMERY and SO inch al Az
NEW YORK, Aug. +
Considerable profit-taking weakensa p
cotton market today after 1t had disnl. H.
strength. August at one time sold at II r.
a new high record for the season. WssS
interests were credited with realizing NJ
the demand from shorts appeared to ~
been pretty we'll satisfied.
Continued talk Of strength in spots ~ 4
factor early. Business was more activs
The market showed renewed strepd
this morning. The demand was ~
general than it had been YESTERDAY r.
buyers again found very few sellers n
after opening firm at an advance a
to 28 points, export orders were uncovsri
which sent october UP to 26.50c, or A pos2
above last nights close and 81 points ~
the low level of last Thursday
Reports that cotton had sold ONT N 4.
local stock at 40 points on August yess.
day doubtless increased the neryousnssr
the near months short interest but ~
was covering all along the line. and n
months were relatively firm at the start
The purchases of cotton out of the ~
here were said to be by an exporter ~
had freight room engaged and wanted "A r
out an August shipment
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-07
INACTIVE NEW YORK STOCKS

Following are quotations for inactive
stocks listed on the New York Stock Ex-
change and in which there were no trans
actions today The price given Is the
lac, ,,ra,,io,,a close.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-07

Gi,!00 shares yesterday thus fSormphhted for JARED with
SS;. Ss;avV sharesi same period last weeK kwsesek,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-07

oo Total sales. 8? 900. compared with q sAs.-
snmcsperlod last week. ss.558.0OO
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-07
INDEPENDENT OIL STOCKS
MONEY.LENDING RATES

NEW YOHK--Money on call opened at
az per cent, high 3, low an, last 2ia I,
closed 2h @2N: ruling rate, an per cent
Rates on good mixed collateral are quoted
unchanged at per cent trading figure foi
sixty days; +@4k per cent ninety days
AZ Q4h per cent for four months and an
94% per cent for Ave and six months.
On industrial loans rates average Y pei
cent higher than the above.
continued good business is noted In
prime bank acceptances, with 8hQ3 pei
cent quoted for member banks; 3h 0sh
on eligible nonmembers. and +G4A on non.
eligibles
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-07
INACTIVE PHILA. STOCKS

Following are quotations for inactive
stocks listed on the Philadelphia Stock Ex-
change and I'm which there were no trans
actions today The price given Is the last
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-07

BAR SILVER
New yo,. tesn,.,T ,TsfSs sfS sSs sEss TYs; TYYss Elm s!S
London tpence).. Sih Holiday s6I 4iA
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-07

PHILADELPHIA - Call, 6 per cent !;
time. 6G6k per cent. Commercial paper.
three 10 four months. bh 06h per cent !;
six months. bQbA per cent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-07

'Ex diyidend---Chicago, Ml,vs,,,~ -
Paul. z; do. preferred. Sh "auhee and st
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-31
TEXAS HIGHWAY LAW IS Up To
GOVERNOR FOR HIS SIGNATURE
Calls for Minimum Automobile Tax of $3.50 Per Annum
and Becomes Effective July l. Fee for TwoTon
Truck VIII Be $40; Limit of 300 Pounds
Per Inch Width of Tire Made

a USTTN, TEX. March 51-The
"A highway commission bill passed
L = at the recent session Of the leg
stature. will become effective as soon
az It IS signed by the governor. but
the first registration under the act
VIII not be made until July 1. In the
zasantins organization viii be ef-
1ected.
The act provides that the governor
hail. within 50 days after the act
becomes effective. by and with the ad-
vice and consent OF the senate, ap-
point three citizens Of the state as a
board Of highway commissioners. one
70 be designated as chairman OF the
commission.
The commission shall make plans for
tie location. construction and main
1snance. IN cooperation with the c0un-
Gies Of the state. or under the direct
sion or comprehensive system OF
state highways and public roads Each
member Of the commission shall receive
$40 per day for each day actually de-
voted TO the work Of the department,
The aggregate in no case to exceed
$1,000 in one year Each member also
shall receive actual and necessary ex-
penses Incurred IN the performance OF
his official duties. Regular meetings
shall be held monthly at Austin
VIII Elect Highway Engineer.
The commission is directed 10 elect
70 be at the discretion of the commits
sion.
The department is directed to collect
Information and data relative to the
public roads in the state, determine
methods Of construction best adapted
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-31

sion for public road construction; pro-
vided that semi-annually, beginning
with September 1. 1917. one-half OF the
gross collections OF registration fees
the state shall be RENTED 70 such
counties. 10 constitute a special fund
to be expended by the commissioners
court IN maintenance OF the public
roads. in accordance with plans ap-
proved by the highway commission.
Incorporated cities and towns may
continue to license and regulate the
use Of motor vehicles for hire, but no
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-31

period OF less than 90 days are exempt
from the provisions Of this act. except
that II they remain here more than 80
days they shall obtain a license plate
at a cost OF 81 and shall execute au-
thority TO the chairman OF the com
mission to accept service IN his behalf
for any action that may be brought IN
the courts Of this state because or the
use here Of such motor vehicle or mo-
torcycle
Disbursement of Funds.
al funds collected BY the commits
sion shall be expended by the commits
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-31

charged for registering between July
1. 1917. and January l. 1918.
Those other than dealers selling
their machines shall indorse the trans
fer on their registration card. which
shall be sent to the commission. to
gether with a fee OF 81 for transfer.
Dealers and manufacturers may Sc
cure a general license plate for SIS;
additional numbers. not exceeding five
for IS each. This applies to cars for
demonstration PURPOSES
Visiting Motorists.
Motorists visiting in this state for a
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-31

to the various sections OF the state and
establish standards for construction
and maintenance OF HIGHWAYS. bridges
and ferries. The department shall be
accessible for consultation by county
and city officials.
It Is made the duty Of the various
county commissioners courts and cOun-
" and road superintendent to obtain
all available information and advice
from the commission relative to road
construction best suited to their re-
spective counties before any proceeds
from bond issues are expended
The state highway department shall
adopt rules to determine the fitness of
engineers making application for high
way construction work and upon ap-
thereof may recommend for appoint
ment 4 competent civil engineer and
graduate OF some firStclass school Of
civil engineering, skilled in the knowl-
edge OF highway construction mainten-
ance
shall be made and kept on file in the
office OF the department
System Of state Highways.
Within II months each county com
missioners' court shall have made
county road maps. together with .
statement showing their Importance.
particularly as related to an adequate
system Of state highways to the vari-
Gus markets and business centers of
the state, connecting such traffic cen
ters. Should any court refuse or fail
10 make such maps, the commission
nay do 50 and deduct the expense from
the first allotment of funds to such
county to accrue from registration OF
motor vehicles under the provisions
or this act. Should the public roads
OF any two connecting counties. repre-
sehting necessary part OF the system
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-31

county or city OF town shall levy or
collect any occupation tax or license
fees on motorcycles or motor vehicles
after this act takes effect
To place the act In immediate opera
ton the sum Of $4,000 is appropriate
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-31
Annual Registration Fees.

Each additional 1000 pounds IN ex-
cess Of 10000 cost $500. No greater
load than 500 pounds per inch width OF
tire per wheel shall in any case be per
mitted. No vehicle Of total gross
weight OF more than Il tons shall be
licensed II operated in more than one
county. the department shall distribute
one half the fees from commercial We
hicles among the counties in which
such vehicles are operated on q mile
age basis. Commercial vehicles are
defined as those carrying passengers
or freight for hire. Motor vehicles
running upon rails or tracks also are
subject to this act. Exempt from such
fees are road rollers and other road
building equipment owned and op-
Grated by municipalities. counties OF
subdivisions. street sprinklers fire
engines or apparatus. patrol wagons.
public ambulances. motor vehicles op-
Grated by the United states. state.
county or city government. but all
such vehicles shall secure registration
numbers The department issues TO
each registered motorcycle or motor
vehicle an Identification card and lie
ense number plate. The latter must pc
prominently attached to the front and
back OF each automobile or other mo-
tor vehicle and one on each motor
cycle. COlors O. the license plate
change eacn year
one-half The regular zee snail BE
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-31
SWAT THE FLY!

SWAT THE FLY!
Get a "swatter" while they
last Compliments OF
TEXAS BANK & TRUST COMPANY.
New Quarters. Texas and Mesa
ADV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-31

OF state highways. fail to connect. the
commissioners courts interested are
10 be advised OF what Is necessary to
make such connection and should they
fail to make such connections the com
mission may do so and deduct the cost
as provided in the preceding para
graph
The commission IS TO prepare 4 COM
prehensive plan for a system OF state
highways and. in cooperation with the
counties. Is to advance the construction
of such a system. as the necessary
funds may become available.
Provides for State Aid.
Whenever any county is prepared TO
construct one or more miles of public
roads constituting part Of this state
system. such county may make appH-
cation for an allotment OF state aid
from the state highway fund. When
accompanied by plans. prOfiles and
estimates prepared in accordance with
The requirements Of the state nigh
way engineer, such applications snail
be filed in the order received and when
such roads shall be constructed ac-
cording to specified tons and under
the supervision OF the state highway
engineer. the commission shall make
an allotment OF aid from any moneys
available in the state highway fund.
not to exceed One-fOurth the cost OF
construction, provided such state AID
may not be expended TO aid In con-
structing more than ten miles or road
in any county during any year In
counties where the assessed valuation
Of property does not warrant the con-
structiOn OF sections OF the system Of
state highways necessary to provide
the state with trunk roads. the COM
mission may increase such allotment
Of state aid to one-half the cost OF
constructing not more than ten miles
in one year All counties accepting
state aid must at their expense main
tain such parts Of the highway. the
penalty for failure being to forfeit
any further state aid.
May Use state Prisoners.
The laboratories al the A & ". col
Iege and the university OF Texas are
made available and placed at the dis
rOsal Of the state highway engineer
for the purpose of testing and analyz-
ing road and bridge material
Labor OF state prisoners may be
utilized in construction or maintain
arce Of roads forming a part OF the
state system upon such terms as may
be agreed upon by the highway COM
mission and the prison commission and
approved by the governor.
Any funds appropriated by the fed
eral government for public road con-
struction in Texas shall be expended
under the supervision Of the state
highway commission
Annual Registration Fees.
On and after July l. 1917. and an
nualiy thereafter after Jan I, all
owners OF motorcycles or other motor
vehicles shall register the same with
the department The fee for register
ing motorcycles IS So each. Registra-
ton fees for pleasure automobiles. in
tending to carry a total gross load OF
more than 1000 pounds per wheel. is
35c per horse power. with q minimum
fee OF $3.50 License fees for CONNER
ing capacity per wheel, as follows:
f- d
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-31
THE LIBERTY EMERGENCY BRAKE
THE LIBERTY SPRINGS

Because of their unusual balance and adjustment the
rider in the Liberty does not have to slow down
for cobbles, tracks, pocky roads or ruts. No
matter how rough the road the rider will not leave
the seat. The spring movement is undulating-
a gentle rise and fall-Without pound OF shock
The Liberty is quick agile, responsive 1t gives YOU
the realization of perfect control It is beautiful
in its long, low lines and in its comfort. The
deep, wide drivers seat is so cevery planned that
the 100-pOund woman drives as comfortably as
the 200-pound man. The Liberty performs stead.
lily and smoothly. 1t is truly quiet car.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-31

Straight run from the
highest grade oil. No
blends or mixtures.
Even quality insures the
best results.