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The Washington herald., 1917-10-06

New York, Oct. g.-Dun's Review
tomorrow will say:
Progress toward better business has
been unmistakable in some important
branches which recently experienced
helting. and more optimistic views Of
the general situation are possible.
With the gain IN actual transactions.
which in some lines has been con-
spicuous. thers has come an increaxe
in the working force 1t plants which
had been running less actively. or
not at all. and further price recoveries
are witnessed in certain quarters
where there had been rather sharp
yielding.
The change In conditions has In
some cases resulted from the grow-
ing appreciation that for ordinary re-
quirements Supplies OF some materials
and products are likely TO become
even scarcer. with the needs OF the
government the dominating FACTOR IN
many directions, and In other instances
the improvement reflects the enlarge-
n,ent Of consumptive demands with
the advancing season.
OF the disposition to act with eau
ton in anticipating future wants,
there has been little. II any. abate-
ment: but many buyers display more
confidence and some operations which
had been held in allegiance are now
being undertaken.
Yet there is continued waiting In
some leading markets. either because
costs are too hiSh or because the
question Of prices remains In doubt.
and while most business moves for
ward, 1t still r,eets with many OBJ
stacles.
In the Industrial field. the fuel short
age occasions Increasing concern and
its effects are seen in the diminish
ing output Of pig-iron. though the
available capacity Ii greater and pro-
5uction generally 10 also hampered
by the labor scarcity.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-06
NEW YORK MONEY.

New York. Oct. 5-Monsy On call at the stock
exchange opened al per cent; high, ~ per
cent; low per cent; closed. per cent. Most
Of the days loans were made at per cent.
Time money was loaned in some volume at 6
per cent for short time on industrials Of high
class. which seemed to comprise the bulk Of
business done. Demand was not urgent, but
amply good to absorb all available funds. Rates
were 61a6 per cent for all dates
Mercantile paper WIS placed rather freely in
outof-town institutions at 5&ss per cent, &C
cording TO length Of maturity and currencis Of
the names offered. City institutions were almost
generally out Of the market. Rates were 5lsas
per cent.
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LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET

Liverpool. Oct. 6-Spot cotton was quiet to
ey n.a decline OF % points On the basis Of
S,id ior good middling The sales were 3,ooO
os4es. including 200 bales American. The re-
elpu were 1000 bales. Of which 1900 bales
were Americas
The following gives the range Of new contract
iutuIes To-Day, compared with the previous close
January. sel; February. R55; March, RR;
April, ls32; May, B22
Closing Quotations for old contracts were 10
poants above the opening figures but % points
day. ~ s
Inc foiloWing tables give the closing prices
today compared with those Of yesterday:
October. B.H; October November. lsOs. I.np-
~ sorrary, Hso; March-April, nz; MayJune,
~" anoeatlons @ were: American middlins,
fer, Md; good middling lsEd. Iov mid.
ahng. Had; good ordinary, II. sa; ordinary,
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NEW YORK CURB MARKET.

New York. Oct. Sin spite Of unusually low
prioes today. trading on the curb market was
extremely small in quantity and confned "a
professionals, who had been short Of stocks al
yesterdays close. There was no public demand
at all.
Small rallies today were due to professional
demand. and in many cases these advances were
maintained. specialties wers inactive. but
higher in price. Wright-Martin stocks being the
feature of the early dealings. Curtss were some
what active. gaining about N points, these be
ing shaded later.
Oil shares were more active than on yesterday,
lower-prced shares showing small gains Over
yesterdays finals.
Metal shares were quieter and hrmer through
cut nearly the whole session. Lower-priced
stocks were most active.
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HOG PRICES DROP.

Chicago. Oct. 5.-Good grades of hogs
were strong today. while more COM
mon stock fell of in price. The bulk
Of the market was lower by from
s C. to 10c. The run was estimated
at 5000. and there were few lots which
brought above s1s25. Average stock
brought between $3.50 and 1890. Cat
tie prices were generally steady but
trading was dull.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-06
SPECIAL NOTICE.
The Corcoran
Gallery of Art

The Sunday Exhibitions Of the
Corcoran Gallery of Art will be re-
sumed on Sunday, October z, 1917.
Hours from 1880 to <:se y. m.
On week days the gallery is open
as follows: Mondays. from IL m
to 4 p. m. and other weeks days
from 8 a. m. to 4 y. m.
On Mondays. Wednesdays and
Fridays an admission fee of IS
cents is charged. On other week
days and Sundays admission 10 free.
c. POWELL MINNIGERODE
Dirrctor-
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LOST AND FOUND.

LOST : PLATINUM BREAsTPIN, two
pearls and blue stone In center. between 18th
and II and eth and Y sts. nv. Reward. ls1
18th st. NV.
LosT-PINK CAMEO PIN. SET WITH
small pearls: lost Sunday afternoon. Return
to Washington Herald, Boz iH.
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BALTIMORE GRAIN

Baltimore. Nd. Oct 5-wHEAr-w.. ,asv:
No. red. spot. soft, N
CoRN-Cloed dull; spot. IN
oArs-Closed easy; Hand.rd xh,s. sEx.wx /.
Ne. white. ssas6ss
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Washington Stock Exchange.
Punished by W. B. Hibhs q %.

Warrington Railway and Electric d, loo at
n. 81. 900 at "A
Capital Traction. 10 at scsi 10 at Wi at
g'S
After call:
Washington Gas. at esss 10 at sss, 10 at
O15. 3 at 6eis. 20 at co., at sss
GOVERNMENT BUNDS
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WANTED-YOUNG MEN AND
BOYS.

WANTED BOY TO LEARN
the printing trade; excellent
opportunity. Also boy for proof
press. Apply FOREMAN The
Washington Herald. after 6
p. m.
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IWANTED-CLERKS AND Plat
form men for express business;
good pay; steady work; also men
for extra hours mornings and nights.
Apply I'd and H sts. ne.
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FOR SALE-GARAGES.

GET A GARAGE THAT WILL 0UTLXsT
any garage in the market in appearance durs-
hlity, and uice. v. 7. b. BIEN. Hls q st.
NV. Phone n, 3lp.
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A NEAT WHITE Boy 10 WORK AFTEE
school hour; oos with bicycle pceferred. 81!
Eth st. NV.
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FOR RENT-HOUSEs.
REAL ESTATE.

OF noeey 10 Frnt DEED. of Tru-< CF,.u MOT
e.ees % WAshinefou, d. C. Real Estsfs slpnyu
cvs the fun infsre~ promfrr1 and the rsturn q
an the fincpl< due, reeardie<s q NE rsryins
incomes and uius of oth4 serurifies. ana they
arr nct scn>eet 70 t.xsfiou- We have been enc
cessfuih eneAsrd IN makins tho>e ir,r-suro,s
for our eheutr for more thsn q ousrtrr a =
esnfurJ. lnsestnerts, s21, 0t 10 slom. st q
-. snc p-f cat nov sesdy fOr delivery. Lsrss
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WASHINGTON PRODUCE.

'Ex-diyidend,
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WANTED-MONEY

LOAN OF S.m on RESIDENCE PROP.
eu renting for sp yearly; clear tttJs
refGenoe furnished; connisSon paid. Addr,..
BOX Is Herald Office
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: NINE. VERNER-NNs.5 -Ns.5I Z 9 sds9tis |.
$50. Away On vacation until October j.
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SPIRITUALISM.
PALMlSTRY.

NOTICE: on AND AFTER THIS DATE I
viii not be responsible for any dehts Incurred
By anyone other than mysef in perSon- WAL
TER r. BERRY, Es sth r. te
woRKINGMEN-wE NEVER GET TOO
busy but whst can show you remarkable
vslns IN fine grade slightly used suits and over
costS These garments are made by Fzeil
tailors. but we sell them AZ 8 M; 80 you nre
cash. JUsTH'S OLD STAND, els d.
NOTICES Artificial tech and See
ond-hand Diamonds and Jewelry
bought. Louis Abrshams. SIS G,
op. Pat. office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-02

Reports have boon received al
Ru Jaueiro Chat 70 German raider
Ha. been sunk .u an engagement
uHH q BrlHsh squadron. rlr Bfii-
f.H cruiser AMETHYST -u.d 90
have been lu an engagement with "a
German submarine.
Aside from artillery actions, ap-
eratiaHs ou Tire various European
war fronts are mot Important ac-
rord.ug t0 official reports.
Foreign government. are eager
D. watching events at Washington
90 see s. hat action this government
VIII take IN the proposed ruthless
submarine warfare OF Germany.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-02

NJ e m b er Of Audit
Bureau Of CALCULATIONS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-02

A8ao ciate d Press
Leased Wire Report
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-02-02

CONTINUES . PaEa THroaI
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-19
WARsHlPs IN CUBA
Gunboat Found No Mines at
Santiago. ha1.

Washington, Feb 17.--An Ameri-
can gunboat has arrived at Santiago
de Cuba, explored the harbor and
found 1t free from mines. A dispatch
to the navy department yesterday
from the commander OF the vessel
said Santiago was quiet.
Two American warships were at an
Choir yesterday in Cuban ports. The
Petrol, gunboat was at Santiago,
which is held by rebels, and the Dixie
was at Havana. Developments in the
revolutionary situation were not of an
alarming character, but the ships will
remain in Cuban waters as long as
there appears possibility of danger to
Americans or their interests.
Officials ct Washington have no
knowledge of any landing by any ma
val forces at Santiago, as reported in
q newspaper story published in Ha-
yana. Late yesterday 1t was said at
the navy department that the story
seemed unlikely, although the Petrels
commander has discretionary authori-
ty to take any steps necessary to pro-
tect American interests.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-19
800 NEW BOOKS
Gift Of Mrs. r. B. Jennings TO Free
Library.

Through the kindness of Mrs. Fred
erick b. Jennings of North Benning-
ton, the free library of this village has
received over 800 new volumes. They
are all novels, among them being al
SO detective stories and collections of
short stories by the best authors.
Some Of the titles follow: "Fores-
ter's Daughter" Garland: "Gloved
Hand,' Stevenson. Car of Destiny, ;,
Williamson: Princess Dehfa.''
Scott; Peters Mother" Pasture:
Between two Thieves, Dehan;
"Race of Life" Boothby; Bell in the
Fog" Atherton; "Tomorrow's Tan
gle," Bonner: 'Bettina," Brainerd; (;
"Trusia," Brinton; Bishops Scape-
goat" Clegg; Captain in the Ranks
Eggleston; "Old Gordon Graham"
Lorimer; Man in the Corner -
Laughing Cavalier" Orczy; RED
Cottage" Cholmondeley; king s
Pawn" Drummond.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-19
OFFICIALS HOPE
TO AVERT BREAK
WITH AUSTRIA
Situation Is Tense But Has Some
Encouraging Features
pENF|ElD IS WORKING HARD
Ambassador Doing Everything Pos
sible to Accomplish Friendly So
luton of Difficulties.

Vienna, Feb. 19.-Despite the fact
that some newspapers are taking a
gloomy view of Austro American re-
lations and the situation brought
about by the severing of relations be-
tween the United States and Ger
many. official circles are inclined to
believe that the situation is not en-
tirely hopeless. This is also the view
of Frederic c. Penfield. the American
ambassador. who is doing everything
possible to assist In reaching a friend
ly solution of the situation.
At this moment there are two indi-
cations, though possibly they are of
little weight, which permit of the
conclusion that Washington Is not
contemplating an immediate break
with Austria.Hungary. One is the
transfer TO the embassy of Joseph c.
Grew, former secretary of the EN-
bassy in Berlin, who arrived Friday
night from Switzerland to assure the
duties Of counselor of the embassy,
post which is vacant at present owing
to the illness of Ulysses Grant Smith,
who is now in the United States.
The second indication arises from
the fact that Secretary Of State Ian
sing Friday wired on behalf of vari-
GUS Hebrew charity organizations the
sum of S250,000, the amount having
been given by American Hebrew So
cieties. At the Vienna embassy the
opinion was expressed that the Unit
ed States government might not have
transferred this sum had break be-
tween Washington and Vienna been
even tentatively decided on.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-19
GUNSON AMERICAN.
SHIPS NE ANS WAR
SAYS BERLIN
Warning Said to Have Been Re- :
CeiYed Last Week
NO CHANGE At WASHINGTON
Many Officials Believe President VIII
Go Before Congress Before
Adjournment.

Washington, Feb. 18.-Warning by
Germany that the sending of Ameri
can armed merchantmen into the sub
marine war zone will be regarded by
Berlin and Vienna as inviting state
of war has, it is understood tonight
been given to the United States.
The warning is said to have reach
ed President Wilson last week and Is
now given as an explanation of the
Presidents decision to go before Con,
gress before sanctioning officially the
arming of American vessels.
The German warning, as interpreted
by one of the neutral diplomats who
is avowedly friendly 10 Germany, is
couched approximately in this form
If ships flying the American flag and
not carrying contraband enter the war
zone they will not be sunk IL the sub
marine commanders recognize their
nationality and are in position to
proceed or turn back as the case may
be. But the arming OF the first Amer
ican vessel in the war zone will be
construed by the imperial submarine
commanders as an evidence of hostili-
ty against the U-boat, inviting attack
without warning and irrespective of
the ships cargo or destination.
Washington. Feb. 1S.-The Ameri-
can government continued its waiting
policy towards Germany's submarine
warfare today, and although it is ta-
ken for granted In all quarters that
President Wilson will go before Con-
gress on the situation before adjourn
ment March A, the statement was au-
thorized that so far lie had made no
definite plans to that end
The president made 40 move dur
ing the day and unusual quiet prevail
ed at the state, war and navy building
The visit of the President to the
capitol yesterday to discuss with sem
ators the advlsability of appearing
before a joint session to ask authori-
ty for protecting American sailors and
ships from submarines has given rise
to much speculation as to when the
step will be taken. No one processes
TO know, however. and the answer is
"the President will decide
The confident belief everywhere
that there will be action not later
than next week, If nothing happens to
precipitate 1t before, is based upon
the knowledge that the President
wishes to avoid calling an extra ses-
sion of Congress il possible, and the
reiterated declarations of members of
the administration that the present
conditions under which most of the
American ships in overseas trade
have been frightened into cancelling
sailing dates. cannot be permitted to
continue.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-19
WASHINGTON SERVICE
Appropriate Services at Methodist
Church Sunday Evening.

The Washington service at the
Methodist church Sunday evening
was an occasion of interest. The
church was very tastefully decorated
with flags, large and small, an engrav-
ing of Washington was placed in front
OF the pulpit
ITO Thee o Country was finely
rendered by the choir; Miss Hazel
Hufnagle recited The Recessionar'
by Kipling; Roy Robinson read
washington our Washington and
the primary class gave the flag salute.
Mr.. Dow in referring to Wash
ington spoke of his thorough
ness, self, control. punctuality, mod
esty. courage, brotherliness, generosi-
ty, patriotism, faith in God. belief in
the Bible, observance of the Lords
day, habit of Prayer and church at
tendance, closing with some quota
tions from Washington among which
were these" | do not remember that
/ ever in the course of my life broke
my promise to any one" II never say
about any man any thing | would
have the slightest scruples to say to
him." ITO be prepared for war is
one of the most effective means of
preserving peace, 'I hold the maxim
no less applicable to public than to
private life, that honesty is the best
policy"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-19
STOCKHOLM CONCERT COMPANY
Entertainment at North Bennington
Friday, Feb. %.

Next to the last number in the en-
tertainment course given by the
North Bennington Village Improve
ment association will take place Fri
day. Feb 23 The Stockholm Concert
company are the entertainers.
The concert company gives varied
musical program of a high order, con-
sisting of solos. readings, trios and
quartettes. A very interesting fea.
ture is their appearance in Provincial
Swedish costumes which are abso.
lutely genuine and the novel and
highly delightful program they offer
of Swedish folk music and ensemble
singing. Never before has anything
of quite this order been presented in
America.
The company consists of Madame
Hausch, cellist, a native of Stock.
holm, Sweden and her two daughters,
Miss Gurli Hausch, violinist and di.
rector, also a native of Stockholm and
Miss Ingeborg Hausch, flutist and
reader: the fourth member of the
quartette is Miss Grace Keesler, plan
list and soloist. Madame Hausch
comes from a family of musicians,
many of whom have become dis.
tinguished artists. She Is a graduate
of the Royal Conservatory and has
played many times before King Os.
car ii of Sweden
The Chicago papers say of them
"The ladies of the Stockholm Con.
cert company are finished artists,
whose music must satisfy the sever,
est critics"
This is one of the most expensive
companies the Improvement associa.
ton has even been able to present to
the public and those not holding sea.
son tickets will certainly miss a treat
If they fail to hear this noted com
pany.
Reminder the time and place, Fri
day evening, Feb. 23 in Bank hall
North Bennington Electric cars in
both directions will wait till the con,
cert is finished.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-19
NOTICE.

All persons interested and willing
to make an effort to secure an i'm
provement of the roads in the town
OF Bennington. including the three In.
corporated villages, are invited and
urged to meet at the courthouse on
Tuesday evening, Feb. 90 at eight
o'clock
This meeting is called in an effort
to secure the interest and coopera-
tion OF all Bennington citizens who
desire to take steps to secure greater
progress in road building than has
been made in the past.
The signers of this call have no net
scheme to promote but hope that
some ideas may be brought forward
that the people of Bennington can en-.
dorse and advance for the good of the
town.
Let all who are interested In this
movement be present Tuesday even.
ing.
VIM. H. Wills,
A. s. Payne,
Robert E. Healy,
Ward l.. Lyons,
II. L. Hall,
r. Wheeler Rice,
c. W. White.
r. A. Jones,
f. s. Braley.
Bennington, VT, Feb. Is, 1917.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-19
e[RMly|S UNABLE
TO RtGS&;SI!OST
POSITIONS
Attack in Ancre Sector Repulsed
with Heavy Loss
GERMAN Big GUNS ARE BUSY
Continued Smelling Of French Lines
Prevents Any Advance by
Infantry

London, Feb. 19.-The Germans in
the Miraumont sector Of the Ancre
front in France have striven hard to
regain the positions taken from them
by the British Saturday, but their at
tempts we're fruitless, according to
the British war office. Attacking in
waves, the Germans came under the
concentrated fire of the British guns
and were swept back to their trench
es, suffering heavy casualties. At no
place did the attacking forces reach
the British line, and the British suf-
fered no casualties. The British cap
tured 7S0 officers and men.
The Berlin war Office in It's descrip-
tion of the Ancre fighting of Saturday
says the positions several times
changed hands, but that before aban.
doning their advanced crater posi-
tions the Germans took 130 men pris-
oner and captured five machine guns.
Trench raiding operations and artil-
sectors of the front in France and Bel
GUM. In Champagne, near Ripont.
according to Berlin, the French have
actively shelled the Germans in the
positions captured from the French
last week, but have been unable to
lounch infantry attacks owing to the
terrific artillery reply of the Germans
Except for isolated attacks, the
most violent of which was delivered
by the Prussians against Teutonic al
lied positions in the Oituz valley in
Rumania and which Berlin says was
repulsed, little fighting is in progress
in the eastern theater Petrograd
admits the entry of Germans into Rus
sian trenches south of Dvinsk. but
says that later they were driven out,
In the Carpathians strong Austro-
German work south of Okna has been
captured by the Russians.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-19
CALEB r. BRIGGS
Died Saturday in Samaritan Hospital
After Short Illness.

The death of Caleb F. Briggs of
Bradford Place occurred Saturday af-
ternoon in the Samaritan hospital,
Troy, where he had been taken about
ten days before for treatment for a
complication Of diseases.
Caleb Francis Briggs was born in
Whitingham 6S years ago and came
to Bennington in 1887 from Wood
ford, where he had lived for few
years and where he had married Miss
Harriet Mallory, who died about 8
years ago. During his residence here
he made many friends who will mourn
his loss. He is survived by two bro
theirs, Eli and John Briggs.
The funeral was held this morning
at II o'clock, Rev. w. G. Towart Off
ciating. The remains were placed in
the vault at Old Bennington.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-19
DEMOCRATS HELD
CAUCUS 10 NAME
TOWN TICKET
". R. White Of North Bennington
Nominated for .SeIectman
JOHN P. MUllIGAN Presided
Meeting Adjourned Without Taking
Action on Proposed Consolidation
of Road Districts.

AT the democratic caucus Saturday
evening the following nominations
were made for the annual town meet
ing TO be held March 6:
Moderator, DR.. ]. d. Lane.
Town clerk. e. A. Booth.
Selectman for three years. w. r.
White.
Treasurer, Charles II. Dewey.
Oyerseer, George X. Mathers.
First constable. William Il. Sears.
Second constable, f. ID. Ranney.
Collector. ]. George Hudgins.
Listers, William H. Lundergan for
three years, James Fl. Grennan for
one year.
Auditors, Henry d. Fillmore.
George b. yelling, Arthur f. Hollis
ter
Trustee OF cemetery fund. Charles
II. Dewey.
Trustee of public money. George F.
Graves.
Town grand jurors. John Scarey,
John c. Houran, Elmer Rudd. John
Baker
Town agent. Harry Chase.
Tree warden, Edgar S. Buss.
Road commissioners, district No.
/, Edward Murphy; district No. 2,
John Debele.
Second director, Joseph Hathaway.
The caucus was held at Apollo hall
and was called to order by John p.
Mullgan. Mr. Mulligan was made the
permanent chairman and the organi-
zation was completed by the election
of F., ID. Ranney as clerk.
1t was voted that the nominations
be made from the floor The only
exception to this order of procedure
was in. the selections for town grand
jurors when upon motion the chair
appointed nominating committee
consisting of Fred c. Martin, John p
Gavin and James b.. Lee.
The town committee was given the
power to fill all vacancies and the
caucus adjourned.
The chairman endeavored to hold
the caucus together to take action on
the proposal to consolidate the VII
lage and town road districts without
result.