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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
Tree Decorations Are Sought.

The District OF Columbia Red Cross
Chapter will be grateful for any Christ
mas tree decorations to be used on the
trees for the soldiers. sailors and marines
in the camps around Washington, says an
announcement issued yesterday. A num-
Der of children are giving up their Christ
mas trees that the soldiers trees may
have these decorations. but many more
are needed. Any person desiring to con-
tribute Christmas tree decorations, either
new ones or those already used. may leave
them at the Red Cross Christmas Office
1901 Connecticut avenue. between 10 a. M
and pm. and they will be gratefully
received
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
Reflected Weeks Shipping.

The bank statement reflected the
weeks general shifting of loans Incl
dent to payments for account OF the
government. Actual loans decreased by
SOS, 900, 900, reserves of members In the
federal reserve bank increased by $780,
100000 and reserves gained almost
s72,00o,000.
Domestic and foreign bonds were
again heavy. Liberty As sold at 9I.26 to
81 a. and the 3iss at $3.50 to 1856.
Delay in arriving at a decision be-
tween the alternative plans of the In
terstate Commerce Commission in re-
spect to the operation of railroads,
fears o; another Teutonic offensive on
the western front, and the actual with
drawal OF time funds from the local
market were the main factors of an
other reactionary week on the stock
exchange.
Belief is growing In well informed
quarters that the government will de-
eide to operate the transportation lines.
The many problems confronting such
a venture and the policies and per-
sonnet of management have evoked
much earnest discussion.
Monetary conditions were influenced
to degree by preparations attending
the payment of S6S5. 100000 Treasury
certificates. 40 per cent instaliment on
the SO, 500 ,ooG. 600 liberty As and first diri-
dend or coupon on the liberty 312s.
Iron and steel output continues to suffer
through freight congestion. Low tempera-
ture and wind and snow storms are cutting
down fuel supply more and more, and
in consequence more blast furnaces are
being banked and more steel plants
are operating internationally or are
suspending entirely. Scarcely more
than as per cent of steel mill capacity
1t is estimated, is now active At the
same time government acquisitions for
steel are increasing.
1t is understood the government, for
the United States and the entente al
lies. is calling upon the steel compa-
MES for 80 per cent of current output as
compared with 35tto 40 per cent some
months ago. In certain lines such as
plates. the war requirements are so
per cent of capacity and several of the
largest mills. including those of the
Carnegie Steel Company are shipping
rs to so per cent of output on govern
ment contracts. The Bethlehem Steel
Corporation is operating close to 90
per cent of capacity on war work
The war industries board now has
specified on 500, 900 tons of the L.
100000 tons OF shell steel REQUIRED by
the United States and has allotted
orders of approximately 100000 tons
OF plain structural steel In Novem-
Der the fabricatfng shops. according to
reports just made public, booked orders
for about 10000 tons Of steel shapes.
exclusive of the large tonnage distrib-
uted for ship construction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
BY I. A. FLEMING.

There has been much trimming Of
bank accounts of owners of securities
listed on the New York Stock Exchange
during the last month, the calling OF
margins during the past week being
among the very heaviest.
This was made necessary to protect ac-
counts which have been greatly reduced
by the long and almost continuous break
In the stock list.
Then, too, there has been more or
less calling of loans in preparation Tor
the very heavy financing which the
government payments and other mat
ters called for yesterday and by the
end Of the year.
This has been poor year for Sc
curity holders. but they have all suf-
fered alike; nearly everything in the
list of stocks and bonds is much lower,
but many of the investments are lower
than they ought to be. based on earn
ings and conditions in the lines repre-
sented.
1t is a heavy burden to bear, but the
losses may be even heavier. and yet it
would seem advisable to hold on,
unless the burden presses too severely,
when 1t might be within wisdom to
liquidate and hope to rehabilitate
holdings either at lower levels or
when this war is over. for # cannot
last more than few years longer.
without world bankruptcy.
The Railroad Problem.
Much interest has developed over the
problem OF bringing the full services
of the great railroads of the country
into play that the needs of the war
and the needs of the people may be
served.
II is within the probabilities that a
directing head may be named by the
President to direct the railroads. but,
while there have been rumors. there
has been no positive information as
to the probable control.
There have been no leaks from the
White House On messages or anything
else during the war. and 1t Is not ike
ly that any one Is In possession of
actual Information as to the possible
control of the railroads OF the coun-
try.
It is no more than reasonable to sup
pose that the direction of the railroads
OF the country, If it is deemed neces-
sary to take them from the control OF
the highly specialized men who now
dominate, will be conferred in at least
equally capable and trained railroad
officials or an Official bearing these
qualifications
Unframed. incapable bureau control
would be but making matters worse to
endless confusion. It were better to
permit q continuance OF the present
management with financial aid under
control. as to Its use where needed.
Weekly Information Given.
Banks in the federal ystem in all
Banks In the federal system In all
tneir federal reserve bank informa-
ton at the close OF business each FRI
day. full reports on the amount OF
United States securities owned, the
total loans secured by United States
bonds and certincates, All other loans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
Federal Reserve Board Statement

Aggregate gains of S13.000,oG0 in gold
reserve, of $9o.00o,0oo bills on hand
and of s112,o 900 in member banks
deposits are features of the Federal Re-
serve Boards weekly statement of the
condition of the twelve banks issued
last night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
NEW YORK PRODUCE MARKET,

NEW YORK, December 15.-Corn-
Spot, weak: ki1ndried No. yellow.
day shipment: Argentine. 2.20 asked,
TO b. cars New York, to arrive.
Oats-Spot, steady; standard, SO to
ss5a.
Other articles unchanged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16

thing on the list is at or very near the
lowest price of the year. There are
some exceptions, but they are neither
numerous or important.
1t Is a good sign to find members Of
the Board OF Trade Interested In the
hearings before the utility commits
sion on the applications for better
raes of the Washington Gas Company
and the Potomac Telephone Company.
All hearings on municipal matters are
the better for being open, in the IN
terest Of Justice.
1t would not seem as II there was any
particular need or necessity for Local Local
present levels They certainly pay divi-
dends and interest commensurate with
the price.
Some Heavy Losses.
Compared with the highest price
reached in 1914, the following losses
have been sustained:
Steel common. 55A points; Westing-
house, 39H; Anaconda Copper. 81; Cen
trail Leather, 64A; United States Rub
issM; Baldwin Locomotive. 1914
Bethlehem 3D." 1.1sH: Pullman. 6sA
General Electric, 6s: General Motors,
81: Crucible Steel. s2%.
In the railroads, Baltimore and Ohio
Paul, s5M: Northwestern. 49,: Della
ware ana Hudson. So; New York Cen
trail, 4SA; New Haven. 81; Southern
Railway, 14A; Reading, 49A, and
Union Pacific, 47%.
And there are still traders who have
no difficulty in recalling the high OF
1916.
May Be Too Pessimistic.
Henry Clews has this to say:
1t is a fair question whether the
street" is not unduly pesstmistic.
Feeling is very apt to run to ex-
tremes and the present wave in some
respects is going beyond reason. SO
far as present conditions can be seen.
Those who have surrendered position
and future for sake Of country and
gone to the front are not pessimistic.
Why should those left behind, who
have made the smallest sacrifice. be
the darkest pessimists? The United
States has actually suffered less than
any Of the belligerents. 1t is still pros
porous and busy supplying food and
munitions to it's allies for which it is
generously paid. We are confident of
victory and better times also when
peace comes Why then this excessive
gloom in the financial district about
temporary influence and setbacks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
Hold Three as Hiehwaymen.

DETROIT. Mich, December Is.-
Three men are being held here in con-
nection with the robbery of the pay
clerk OF the Huebner Brewing Com
pany at Toledo month ago. at which
time the men held up the clerk and
escaped with $50, 900. Two OF the men
held here aFs said to have confessed to
ne fohhoxR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
EVANGELICAL AND OTHERWISE.

and Investments, cash in vault and
net deposits. demand and time-that
Is, the net on which reserve is COM
| putsd.
1t Is not obligatory on the banks
/ that they should furnish these sta
tistics. but they will do 1t, in an eff
the government and other banks an
understanding of the real financial sit
uatfon as disclosed by these figures,
/ Eighty-two cities have been selected
sidered. Washington being included
naturally.
Getting Back the Money.
Many individuals are receiving checks
in the mail these days. the source of
which puzzles them FOR time.
They are 1917 dividends and interest
checks and certain other funds with
held under the old revenue act requir-
/ Ing. withholding at the source. but
which was so amended in the last rev.
lenue law to make withholding in order
| only where a corporation assumes to
pay the normal income tax of per
cent on interest coupons. etc.
| Millions of dollars have been re-
turned by banks and trust companies,
the latter especially, because acting in
the capacity of trustee and agent for
many issuing corporations.
In Aid Of Business,
| The National Association of Credit
Men have adopted three rules as an aid
| to short handed service, and that even
more men may be released to war serv-
| ice.
One-Checks received in the course
Of merchandising and unimportant let
ters and communica tons be not ac-
knowledged.
/ Two--That every dispensable and non
productive office or business device or
! system that can be released without
! decrease In the real abilities of the
!! business shall be dispensed with dur
| ing the war
/ Three-That credit departments shall
not inquire of other departments in
Gus and general inquiries be discon-
| tinued.
number of Washington retail con-
Germs have attached a coupon form to
their bills. giving name and amount
with date of check sent In payment.
where no receipt is desired A check is
it's own receipt. In paying gas and
electric light bills only the coupon
forms attached need be sent in with
check.
Everything that lessons the work on
clerical help in these DAYS is an aid to
business.
American Graphophone Company.
1t is understood that a very large
phrt OF the STOCK OF the Americas
Graphophone Company fs now owned
by du Pont interests, which NAV ex-
plain the proposed reorganization un-
der Delaware charter. The du Point
interests are important In Delaware.
The business OF the corporation is
said to be excellent, the earnings very
large. and the present movement
predicated on caring for the future
business Of the corporation.
Local Securities.
A study of the annual record table
LOT the local market during the year
to date. shcwS, that practically every
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals.

United States Army steamer Miles,
from Fort Washington: steamer South
land. from Norfolk and Old Point. with
freight and passengers: tug Capt
Toby. after delivering lighter laden
with coal in the Eastern branch.
Departures
Steamer Northland, for Old Point and
Norfolk. with merchandise and pas
Beugers.
Memoranda.
Schooner Silver Wave is at lower
Potomac point. with oysters. waiting
tug to bring her TO this port: schoon-
ers Richard Tall and ]. p. Robinson are
reported IN winter quarters in Upper
Machodoc creek: schooner Ruth
Decker. at this city with lumber, will
go to a North Carolina point when
conditions will allow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
| win Buy

% Capital Traction mt ~ ex.
Is Wash. Rwy. & Elec. pfd. at a..
. Wash. Rwy. T. Elec. com. mt ~.
Is Washington Gas.
10 Columbia Nat. Bank.
Riggs Nat. Bank at 435.
10 Munsey Trust Mt IS.
70 Northwest Savings Mt q.
Exclusive of commissions. Subject to
previous acceptance or cancellation.
Bonds plus accrued interest All exc.
cutions Tor cash. Deliveries for cash
mt your own bank.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
RAILROAD SITUATION
INDUCES SHORT SELLING
Stocks on New York Market For.
felt Much of Their Previous
Advantage.

NEW YORK. December 1s-Stocks
epday forfeited much, II not all, OF
their advantage of the previous day.
and a few important issues. especially
utilities, We're added to the long list
of lower records
Conflicting reports from Washington
regarding the railroad situation and
the matter of price-hxng for steel.
copper. oils and other important COM
modities Induced realizing for profits
and short selling.
Rails. notably Pacidcs, St Paul and
leading coalers. declined to "a points.
tndustrials suffered similarly. also COP
pers. shippings. motors and the moro
active equipments.
United States Steel dropped ~
points to SIN and Consolidated Gas
and American Telephone were unusu-
ally active. yielding 3 points to new
minimums at n ii and 99&. respective
", Texas Company featured the semi
war group at loss Of points and
tobaccos, feathers and sugars ranged
I to 2 points down. Sales amounted to
$4,000 shares.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
WEEKS RANGE OF PRICES.
Corrected to the Close of Business December Is,
at the Office Of The Evening Star.
Railway and Miscellaneous Shares.

osins
Of
b year, to dake.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
American Graphophone COMPANY.
Local Securities

study of the annual record table
OF the local market during the year
to date. shows, that practically every
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
Weekly Information Given.

Banks in the federal ystem in all
their federal reserve bank informa-
ton at the close of business each FRI
day. full reports on the amount OF
United States securities owned, the
bonds and certificates, All other loans
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
be against their clients.

be against their clients.
 ''As to their comparison of the way they treated the Belgians and Serbs with Great Britain's treatment of Ireland and the Transvaal, it is only necessary to point out that there are 300,000 Irish, all volunteers, in the British army, and that Gen. Botha conquered German West Africa While another Boer general is now complet- ing the conquest of German East Africa.
 '"The pretense that the employment of native troops is grievance against the Allies is simply grotesque on the part of the power which allied her. self with Turkey and approved, en- couraged and directed the massacre of Armenians.'
 Stephen Pichon in the Petit Jour- nal writes:
 Belgium is again accused of vio- lating her own neutrality because she sought to defend it. We are once more charged with responsibility for bloodshed which followed the refusal to subscribe to the enslaving of Flu rope. At each fresh piece of effront- cry from the Germanic governments we say they surely cannot invent anything more hateful, only to be obliged to admit we have underrated the capacity of their imagination for cynical falsehood."
 Gustave Herve says in his news paper Victoire: After 29 months of war. in the face of listening world, they dare proclaim that it is Bel gium's own fault that she was vio-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
Paris Ridicules
 New Teuton Note

Paris. Jan. 13-The new Austrian and German notes are greeted with ridicule by the French press of all shades of opinion. The Figaro says the Germans and Austrians had de- clared they would not reply to the re- fusal of the Allies to consider their proposal, but that on reflection they decided it would be better not to re- main quiet under the stinging blow of the Entente"
 "They have replied" says this newspaper, "but as they had said they could not continue the conver- sation even indirectly with enemies who treated them so badly. it is to neutral they addressed their attempt at a defense. For the two notes, we see today. are but bad pieces of special pleading of counsel who real ize the jurys verdict must inevitably
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
DIED

MALLETT-In this city. Chestnut Hill, Trumbull, Jan. 18th, 1917 John w. Mallett, in his 18th year Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his late home, Chest nut HID, on Monday, 18th inst, at 2 o'clock D. m.
 Burial in Long Hill cemetery
 a"p RICHARDSON-In this city, Jan. II, 1917, Rev. John MacLaren Rich ardson, aged 40 years.
 Funeral service will be held at the First Presbyterian church, (State St., Cor. Myrtle Ave.) on Sunday, 14th inst, at 3 o'clock D. m.
 A 12 b*p MARTINE-In this city, Jan. 13, 1917, Jessie F.. daughter of Samuel and the late Jessie Maritime.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late residence, No. All Hollister Avenue on Monday, Jan. 18th at 2:S0 p. III.
 Interment at family plot Union cemetery, Stratford.
 Automobile cortege. PAULSON-In Stratford, Conn., Jan. 12, 1917, Matthew Paulson, aged 52 years.
 Funeral at his late residence, No. 1881 Barnum Ave, Stratford, on Sunday, Jan. IA. at 2:30 D. m. Interment at Union Cecemtery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
ARREST SIX DRIVERS
 WHO DIDN'T BLANKET
 HORSES IN COLD SPELL,

The Animal Rescue league today caused the arrest of six teamsters who failed to provide blankets for their horses. or neglected to cover the animals left standing in the street. The sudden cold spell has resulted in officers of the league starting a cru sade against teamsters who fail to provide protection against the cold for their horses.
 The men arrested gave the follow ing names. and addresses: Frank Knapp, 162 Hallett street; Kalment ,Garbokoster. 35 Frank street, Peter Wagner, Al North Washington ave- nue, Isaac s. Taylor, IS North Wash ington avenue and Michael Robaskin, North Main street.
 Inasmuch as this was there first offence they were all reprimanded by Superintendent of Police Redgate and allowed to go.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
DIED

PHELAN-In this city, Jan. 13, 1917. Stephen Patrick, son of Teresa J., and the late Patrick Phelan, aged 26 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 1886 Noble Ave-. on Tuesday, Jan. 18th at 9:30 a. m., and from St. Charles church at 10 a. m. with solemn high mass.
 Interment at St. Michaers ceme- tery.
 A13b. KENNEY-Friendss sare invited to at tend an anniversary high mass of requiem to be celebrated for the repose of the, soul of Katherine Margaret O'Rourke-K to be held at St. Peters church, Howard avenue, Monday, Jan. 18th, 1917, at 8 o'clock a. m. this city, Jan. 12, 1917, Margaret Mary, beloved daughter of James c. and Eliza beth Flynn Mcdonald, aged yrs. 10 months, 22 days.
 Friends are invited tc attend the funeral from the residence of her parents. No. 1102 Ogden St., on Monday, Jan. 18th at~10 a. m. Interment St. Lawrence cemetery, New Haven. Automobile cortege.
 a"p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
LONDON VIEW OF NOTES.

London, Jan. 13-The Manchester Guardian considers that the first thing striking anyone who reads the two replies to President Wilson's note re- ceived from the belligerents is that they make the anger which the American note excited seem exceed ingly foolish.
 The newspaper believes it will be found to the advantage of the Allies that their terms are fully defined and to the disadvantage of Germany that hers are left indefinite.
 ''The German note,," says the Guar dian, '3voids all def1niteness, both in it's accounts of the past and in it's proposals for the future. With char acteristic lack of humor it complains of the deportation of civilians from occupied territory, as if Germany never had enslaved Belgian or a Frenchman of breaches of interna tional law, such as the declaration of London, which was never ratified; of England's starvation campaign, which was and is a reprisal on the submarine campaign initiated and waged with circumstances of great inhumanity by Germany.
 ''The German note may pass mus ter with Germany, but will not inn press neutrals."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13

that time he was taken ill with ty- phoid fever. His attack weakened him and Resulted in a complication of diseases which he did not have the strength to combat. There have been occasions within the last. few months when his condition appeared to be better but these rallies were always followed by relapses.
 MT. Phelan was a native of Bridge port. He was born ill this city Dec. 22, 1890 and gained his early educa- ton in the public schools, attending first Island Brook and then Barnum school. He then entered High school and made such a brilliant rec ord. as a student that he was graduat- ed at the age of 16. This was in 1SO6..
 It had been hjaIntention. to enter Holy Cross college that year but be- cause of his extreme youth the col lege authorities would not accept him. He studied the college course at home and entered Holy Cross in 1907. He again displayed his schol- astic ability by completing the course in three years, graduating in June. 1910. 5s
 In September of the same year he became a member of the Hisl school faculty, teaching mathematics and history at various times. While at the institution he was greatly inter- lksted in schools affairs. particularly athletics. He coached several of the tetarns. including the basketball live.
 Despite these activities, MT. Phe- Ian found time to study law in the ofice of his uncle, Coroner John J. Phelan.
 He retained his position at the school until taken ill in 1915. Since then news of his condition has been eagerly sought by. fellow members of the faculty and by students, with whom he was extremely popular. MT. Phelan had the engaging qualities which made and kept friends He had an affable manner and was al- ways willing to help his friends in any possible way. t
 He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Theresa J. Phelan, widow of the late Patrick Phelan, by three brothers, Gerald. Robert and Thomas and by sister. Bernadette.
 MT. Phelan was a member of Park City council, Knights of Columbus. He took a prominent part in the activi- ties of the order and spent much time at the chapter house. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning from St. Charles church, of which he was a member.
 Rev. Walter S. McElroy, assistant at St. Francis Xavier church, New Haven, and Rev. James F. Barrett, assistant at Immaculate Conception church. Hartford. both formerly of Bridgeport and both schoolmates of Stephen F. Phelan. will be present with other clergymen, to assist at the solemn high mass which will be cele- brated in St. Charles church for the deceased teacher
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-01-13
HUNT RELEASED

The charge of nanslaughter prefer red against Edgar Hunt of Fairfield, following the death of John Marx. the drawtender at ysllow Mill bridge whose legs were broken by an auto operated by Hunt, was nolled this morning by Judge Frank A. Wilder in the city court.