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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-22

Though there were relatively few
s;oeks which did not show net i'm
rrovement in price at the close of
the session., the most striking gains
were in the iron and steel stocks,
Which led the market. Indeed, in
terest largely centred on this part OF
the list, dealings in five steel issues
contributing more than 40 per cent
Of the days total transactions. The
fluctuations of Steel common were
interesting. 1t opened $500 shares
at 1885 TO 1885, compared with
Saturday closing of 1921. In the
next half hour it had risen above
t2l. Later on it reacted below 124,
then forged ahead again and in the
closing hour was rapidly pushed
above 125, finally reaching 1854. 1t
closed Is lower, at 1855, with net
gain on the day of 31s points. The
momentum of the current movement
in steel common is remarkable. In
less than a week it has moved 10
points, and brokers said yesterday
that the short interest in the stock
had by no means been entirely ex-
tinguished. While much of the buy,
ing of Steel has been for the short
account. some professionals have
also fought the advance with sales
on the bear side but without success
thus far. Steel is now at the high
est price this year, AID within 4
points of its record. +
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-22
The Dollar in Foreign Exchange

As more reassuring news continues
TO come from Petrograd the position of
the Russian ruble in the local exchange
market is undergoing further improve
ment. Yesterday the ruble rate ad-
vanced to 2S cents. the highest in a
fortnight, comparing with recent low
record of 25.15 cents.
The general exchange market was
dull yesterday. with only slight changes
in rates. Francs were trifle easier,
while sterling rates held firm.
Closing rates yesterday. compared
with week ago, are given in the table
below. American bankers have sus-
pended all dealings in German and
Austrian exchange, 50 that daily quo
tations for either marks or kronen are
no longer available.
Week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-22
News Digest
Foreign

Russian Bonds Higher in London
Market London, May 2l.-The better
Russian news continued a cheerful in
fuence on the Stock Exchange to-day.
Gilt edged and Russian securities were
prominent, Russian bonds advancing
two points. Other Allied bonds were
quiet, but Brazilian and Mexican issues
were active and firm. The leading gold
mines and industrials received good at
tention and American shares hardened.
Money was plentiful and quoted at
3i2@4 per cent. Discount rates were
dull. Short bills, 4ll-l6 per cent;
three months bills. "A. per cent.
Paris Bourse.-Paris, May 2l.-Trad-
ing was quiet on the Bourse to-day.
Three per cent rentes, 81 francs 40
confines for cash. Exchange on Lon
don. 81 francs Is centimes. Five per
cent loan, 81 francs 70 confines.
German Bank Berlin,
May 2l.-The statement of the I'M
perial Bank of Germany, issued May
IS. shows the following changes, in
marks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-22

Stock market dealings still con-
sist mainly of professional opera
tons. Nevertheless, outside" buy
ing is in much larger volume than it
has been at any time since the Feb
ruary break. Stock Exchange
houses with out Of town connections
state that such business is steadily
growing and that the West in par
ticular is taking more interest in
the market.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-22
Elections

John +. Perry. assistant to the presi
dent of the Youngstown Sheet and
Tube Company, has been elected presi-
dent of the Wharton Steel Company to
succeed II. 8. Endsley, who was APP
pointed to fill this Office temporarily
Mr.. Endsley will act as counsel for the
company after June /.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-22

The above rates express the cost Of
foreign money in terms of the Ameri.
can dollar. You buy an English pound
sterling at, say, s475lz. The intrinsic
parity is s4.s6ss per pound. Thus. you
say either that pounds are at a dis
count or that dollars are at pre-
MUM, which is owing to the fact that
in England the demand for dollars
with which to settle accounts in this
country is greater than the demand in
this country for pounds with which to
settle accounts in England.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-22
Corporation Returns

Pittsburgh Railways Report for the fiscal
year ended March 81. 1917. including afili-
ated companies. compares follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-22

market for this was had with ono OF
tho large refining companies OF the
United States. to which 20,0OO,OOo gal
Ions was sold and delivered in 1910
Deliveries in 1916 totallcd 5,OOO,OOO par
rels. The refining plant has been
largely increased. and this year us
product, which is selling at some,
what better price than last year, VIII
represent much larger proportion OF
the company's earnings. At the pres
cnt time about 100, 900 barrels OF gaso-
lene is being produced and sold month
Is. Approximately $4,000 barrels per day
Of crude and fuel oil is likewise being
sold. The quantity is limited TO TINS
amount until additional tank steamers
are acquired. Five new tank steamers
are due TO be delivered to the company
by the Pan-American Petroleum q
Transport Company during May, JHne
and July. Five additional steamers arc
due in September, November, Decem-
Der and January. The carrying capac-
ity OF the first five steamers VIII G
nearly $50. 900 barrels, and their use, IN
addition TO those already in commits
sion. should increase the present rate
of sales from $4,000 barrels to 15,OOO
barrels daily In a forecast for l9l I
Mr.. Doheny says gross profits OF inc
company in the first quarter OF the
current year amounted to s5,43o'3Vo'
while net was 81 .226.26l.
Philadelphia Company. The pampn,
let report for the year ended March 81
last discloscs total earnings of S9,2l0,-
las. compared with SS,028,5l9 in the
preceding year Net earnings we're So
1916. compared with s4,623,473. The
balance available for dividends was
equivalent to s6.21 share earned on
S5O.S60 shares of common stock after
allowing dividends on the per cent
and per cent preferred shares.
American Stores. sales Of the
five Philadelphia chain stores which
constitute the American stores Com
panv. as announced yesterday by Chan
dler and Company. amounted to $50
500. 2O9 for the period from January l
to MAY 3. 1917, an increase or more
than 81 per cent over the correspond
ing period in 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-22

Of this year the operating income
shows a gain of 80 per cent, IN spite
Of mounting expenses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-22

Below is gwen the current exchange
value of foreign money in dollars and
cents, together with the intrinsic gold
parity, as calculated by the United
States Mint:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-22
Relevant Facts

Missouri Paci6c.-Kuhn, Loeb e. Co..
reorganization managers for the Mis-
souri, Pacific and Iron Mountain Rail-
way Companies, yesterday called atten-
ton of holders of the certificates Of de-
post issued by the Central Trust Com
pany and the Guaranty Trust Company
to the fact that this is the final day for
the payment Of the 1895 share
called for in the plan of reorganiza-
ton. II is stated, however, that certiii-
cate holders have the option OF paying
sl2.40 per share to-day and the re-
naming $3.50 a share on or before
August % next. with interest on such
deferred payments at the rate OF per
cent year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-22
Bank Clearings.-The days clearil

SiIver.-Bars in London, SO pence;
New York, 747s cents; Mexican dollars,
IS cents.
Sub-Treasury. - New York banks
gained from Sub-Treasury s6,33S,O0O.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-22
Money and Credit

Local money market conditions
showed no important change at the
beginning of the new week. Business
in the market for time funds on proh-
ers' Stock Exchange collateral con-
tracted. while the tone continued easy
as a result Of the substantial offerings
OF the banks. Rates for loans against
mixture Of railroad and industrial
securities as collateral stood at to
a., per cent for sixty days; A.. TO 41s
per cent for ninety days, and Az to
a., per cent for four, five and six
months. Money loaned at A.. per cent
for three to six months on industrial
securities.
Although dealings in stocks on the
exchange Appropriated 100000 shares
Yesterday the increased volume OF
business found no reflection in the call
money market, where most of the day $
loars were placed on 21a per cent
basis. unchanged from Friday.
Ruling rates on money yesterday.
compared with year ago, were as fol-
lows:
Yesterday Year ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-22

Commercial Paper.-ln this market
most of the business is moving on
per cent basis. There has been no i'm
portant increase in the trading in a
fortnight.
Official rates of discount of each Of
the twelve Federal districts are as fol-
lows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-22

Lackawanna Steel.-This was one of
the most active Of the minor steel
issues yesterday, advancing on dealings
OF 10000 shares to % for net gain Of
3i2 points. This was the highest price
Lackawanna has touched this year, and
compares with a record in 1916 Of 107.
In 1914 before the war boom hit the
steel shares the stock was selling
around 26 The Lackawanna Steel
Company has been showing some re-
markable earnings in recent months,
with net profits in the first quarter of
1917 reported officially at a rate of
1907 per cent on the capital stock for
the three months or at an annual rate
OF 6028 per cent. This is double the
earnings of 1916.
Chicago, Milwaukee K st. Paul.-Ad-
vices from Tacoma yesterday stated
that in order to meet the increasing
cost of fuel oil, st. Paul has begun to
electrify the Puget Sound end of the
transcontinental line. This part of the
system traverses the great virgin for
ests of Washington, and oil has been
used to avoid danger of forest fire from
sparks The company's stock has been
acting better of late and yesterday rose
TO 74i2, reacting at the close to 1885.
Mexican Petroleum Company, Ltd
The detailed pamphlet report of the
company covering operations in 1916,
which was issued yesterday, showed
gross profits of s9,66S,4 compared
with $5,OOO.ss9 in 1915. +. L. Doheny.
president, says that approximately 45
during 1916 was refined before selling.
The refined product is crude gasolene,
which constitutes about 10 per cent of
the bulk of the crude oil. A ready
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-22

Gold Currents.-Local Japanese bank
ers arranged yesterday with the Sub.
Treasury for the telegraph transfer OF
s2,765,000 to San Francisco. That
amount of gold will be shipped TO Japan
on the next steamship. Gold shipments
to Japan from the United States in the
last six months approximate $4,000
600. all of which has gone forward in
settlement of the trade balance which
is now running in favor of that coun-
try
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-22

Boston Bank Statement.-The weekly
statement of the Boston banks dis
closed decrease of s10S.000 in surplus
reserves. while loans and discounts de-
creased S3,904 900.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-30
COBB PROVES
he Is STILL
A YOUN ester
Veteran Takes Lead Of 80
Points Over Iris
Speaker.
Omitted Press Leased Wire.)

NEW YORK, June 3O.-Thirty-
two points ahead of his nearest
rival, Iris Speaker, Ty Cobb is
speeding today toward a renewal
of his old-time American league
batting championship. Records
today give batting mark of .374,
against Speakers .342. Cobb hit
yesterday in his 26th consecutive
game.
Stuffy MeInnis, Philadelphia,
is in third place with 1872. Other
300 hitters are Rumler, st. Louis;
Russell, Chicago; Sisler, st. Louis;
Gooch, Philadelphia; Gamer, Bos-
ton; Milan, Washington; Chap
man, Cleveland, and Veach, De-
troit.
Eddie Rousch, Cincinnati, is
holding the top in the National
league by the mere margin of one
point over Cruise of St. Louis.
Hans Wagner is close behind in
third place.
Love, New York, still remains
indicated among the pitchers in
the American league. He is now
credited with five victories. Bader,
Boston. and Cunningham, Detroit,
are other undefeated Fingers.
Reuther, Cubs, has an unsullied
loss column in the National
league. He has won two games.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-30
jim PARSONS, POPULAR RACE DRIVER,
TO STAGE COMEBACK JULY FOURTH

The comeback of popular
favorite will be staged at the
Speedway on the afternoon of July
4 in the 150-mile Pacific coast
championship, which is attracting
the attention of the entire coun-
try because of the short distance
and the large cash purse offered.
Jim Parsons needs no introduce
ton to the public of the north
west. His last appearance was
featured by the Jinx Hard Luck,
and-he had absolutely no power to
prevent his accident. Jim was
very much disappointed himself
at his bad luck, and re ired from
the racing game and entered bust
ness in Seattle as the Stutz agent,
but with the announcement of a
championship in Tacoma Jim be-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-30

christened this job the Seattle
Special, because of a number of
improvements made on the car in
that city.
You can tell all my friends for
me that the guy that beats me in
that race and takes that $500
first money will have the race of
his life," says Parsons. II figure
my car is in great shape. ! never
felt better in my life, and l am
determined that IL could win the
In ercity Century three times in
succession / can do something to
that championship. l know the
Tacoma track like a book. know
what my car will do. They can't
scare me, and ! feel that this is
the chance l have been waiting
for"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-30
Civil War Veterans
Have Vaudeville Act

airs played on the cello, cOrnet,
violins and drums and fife.
The Robey Trio will present an
act embracing a series of original
songs and snappy repartee.
Miss Billie Nelson and MalcOlm
Eagle will appear in a new sketch
called CLOTHES and the Woman"
Bevard and Wilson, 1.-TWO Musi-
cal Blue Birds will offer a sings
ing and instrumental act, and
Chadwick and Taylor, Americas
youngest colored entertainers"
The picture program will con-
sist of the second installment Of
the official government made pic
lures of THE War" for the bene-
fit of the war relief funds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-30

gan to have itching feet; he
wanted to get a racing throttle
under his foot and step on 1t
once more; he felt that Pacific
coast championship would not be
complete without him in 1t. Jim
has a fine record in the north
west, and he now rises to defend
1t.
Parsons won the Intercity Cen
fury feature at Tacoma three
years in succession; he has won
innumerable smaller races in this
part of the country, and captured
the big money in California sew
eral times, and he is today the
dean of the coast drivers.
He has been putting in good
ticks on a Stutz racer and has 1t
in excellent shape. He has re-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-30

Heading the new vaudeville
program at the Regent Sunday
will be Fred Zobodio and COM
pany, billed The Worlds Great
est Entertainers" offering a vari-
ETY. of novel features. All appara-
tus used is nickel-plated and the
performers are garbed in white
silk costumes, pedestal stands and
hand balancing being the princi-
pal feats.
A special feature will be the
-Four Old Veterans" in an act
which they call THE Spirit of
61." They are four old soldiers
of the Civil war, whose combined
ages aggregate 292 years. Their
is musical number,
of a medley of national
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-30
THEY JUST CAN'T
STOP TYRUS COBB

Ty Cobb today was after
a hit for this twenty-seventh
consecutive game. Cracking
out a triple and a brace of
singles off the Brown pitch
ers yesterday, he passed his 4
twenty sixth consecutive
} game. In addition he stole 4
; a base and scored three runs,
) throwing in four putouts.
@ @ @ . @ @ O Q O. y - O @ q 4
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-30
Miele Would Play
the w. O. WIS

Johnny Miele, manager of the
baseball club, disputes Ne
claim of Manager Libke of the w.
o. w. Juniors to the state junior
championship.
I'VE have only lost one game out
of ten this year, and are ready to
meet the w. o. w. team any time
they want u.s. says Miele.
The Arcade lineup follows:
Yosey Peterson, 2b; Harold Blan-
ton, 1b; Sam Cappa, C; Cliff
Marker, IS; Henry Peterson, D;
Johnny Miele, CT; Bert Lapore. IF;
Geo. Endal, 3b; Rocco Mann, If.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-30
HART AT APOLLO

ciple." In this play Hart has the
character of a missionary, a man
of the cross who is put to a ter
rible ordeal thru the theft of his
wife and child by saloonkeepeI
who elopes with the woman.
There are big scenes a-plenty
in this powerful, heart-interest
play, and the fact that Thomas HI
Ince helped in the writing of the
story and the staging OF the play
gives assurance Of an artistic prOA
duction Of the highest order.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-30
'Freckles," Brings
Two Youthful Stars

exciting experiences during the
filming of the story.
He was thrown in swamp by
Black Jack in one scene, and res
cued from drowning by Angel. In
another he saved her from a fall
ing tree, while apparently crush
ed under it himself.
A good comedy will be an added
feature of the bill, and George
Rosner and Arnold Leverenz will
preside at the organ.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-30
Classical and Hawaiian Dances
Compete For Honors On New Bill

A bill brimful of cheer and vivas
ciousness will be the offering al
Pantages theater for the holiday
week beginning Monday after
noon. 1t is show with world
of variety and filled with light
music, joyous comedy and grace
full dancing.
Mile. Blanca, assisted by nj,
Korsakoff and Wilhelmina Rang
hid presents something new ID
dance acts. Mile. Blanca is Z
premier danseuse who was with
the Methopoluta opera company
for two seasons.
Dorothy Vaughan is a cheerful
singer of cheerful songs. WheI
she trips forth audiences know
they are in for something funny
and are not disappointed.
Will Morrissey is an eminent
violinist who is annoyed" at Tho
piano by Freddie Clinton.
The dancing and ventriloquiaI
act, Before the Court" is said
to be one of the funniest turns
in vaudeville. Mr.. Reynard ID
said to have capable support iH
Katherine Mcconnell, a beautiful
girl who is an accomplished
dancer. Her gowns are said to b
revelation.
The Magazine Girls are headed
by the inimitable comedian, Doc
Baker, and Elaine Julyette, a pc
tite prima donna. The Magazine
Girls have been the fashion plates
of the circuit.
Ben Burke, melodious mirth
maker, is an added attraction to
the bill. Burke has a new way
of putting over his songs and
quips.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-30
Dope Is Upset

PORTLAND. June 30.-The big
upset of the Pacific Northwest
golf tourney came yesterday when
Jack Neville, former coach cham
pion, was defeated by Dixie"
Fleager of Seattle, six up and five
to play.
Another star, Arthus Vincent,
was defeated by Rudolph Wilhelm
of Portland. Wilhelm and Fleag-
er are playing today for the title.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-30
Melbourne To
Show Hart Film

William S. Hart, premier de-
lineator of Western character
roles, will be the attraction at
the Melbourne Sunday and Mon
day in "A Knight of the Trail. +"
This is said to be one of Mr..
Harris strongest pictures and he
has made many successes. An
other four-reel drama and a
comedy will be on the program
also.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-30

in action he and his mechanician
are. inside the covered top.
Barney calls the racer "the Sub
MARINE" on account of it's pecu-
liar construction. The torpedo
body is built high enough to per-
NIT the occupants to sit comfort
ably inside shielded from the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-30
Champ Coming?

SAN FRANCISCO, June 80. -
Benny Leonard. lightweight cham
pion, may come to the coast for a
series of four round bouts.
IL the professional four round
game is officially sanctioned, Pro-
moter Tommy Simpson said today
he is authorized to arrange the
fights.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-30

Yes, it's our old friend Barney
Oldfield back again. Same cigar,
same goggles, same grin, same
Barney, but new car, by the
way, which will look like a real
streak without human agency to
guide it.
For when Barney's new car is
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-30
Stop Indians

SPOKANE, June 30.-Seattle
stopped Spokane's winning streak
yesterday by hitting Webb and
Schorr at timely places. Leard is
out of the game with injuries.
Score: Seattle, 6-10-3; Spokane,
3-7-3; Daley and Cunningham;
Webb, Schorr and Marshall.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-30
HOnOrS Evened

NE YORK, June 30.-Johnny
Dundee and Willie Jackson, New
York lightweights, are now about
even. Dundee administered a
sound whipping to Jackson in a
ten-round bout here as a return
for Jackson's knockout of Dun
dee in Philadelphia.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-30
FANS GET BASEBALL
SCORES In LONDON

Even dear old Lunnon has
awakened to the enthusiasm
of American sport and Lon
don papers are printing base
ball scores of the American
and National leagues and of
Canadian teams in the Inter
national league.
The presence of hundreds
of Americans and Canadians
in London has created such
a demand for baseball scores
that London newspapers are
glad to pay cable tolls.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-30

Omitted Press Leased Nire.t
BOSTON, June 30.-Ray Cald.
well, Yankee pitching star, ID
again on the suspended list. A
layoff was inflicted when
he failed to appear at the clubs
hotel and later didn't show up at
the baseball park. He was fined
500.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-30
POSTPONE Match

President Newt Peer of the
Meadow Park Golf club received
word today that the Darlington
golfers of Seattle would be unable
to come tomorrow for their
scheduled match. The match will
be played at later date.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-30
He Went Fishin g

Omitted Press Leased Wireo
SAN FRANCISCO, June 80. -
Red" Oldham came back home
again today much surprised that
he Lad been reported to the police
as missing"
He said he went fishing.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-30
Are Shooting

A 50-bird practice shoot is be-
ing staged this afternoon at the
Manitou traps of the Tacoma Gun
club. The date of the Liberty
bond shoot will be decided today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-30

rushing wind as Barney takes the
turns at breakneck speed.
In early trials Oldfield has
driven his car a little faster than
107 miles an hour and expects to
cop some of the big speedway
events this season with 1.-The Sub
marine"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-30
Baseball Dance

The Mckinley Royal ball club
is giving a benefit dance tonight
at Campbell's hall, 10th and Nc
Kinley. Money goes to a fund
for new uniforms.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-30

the high cost OF living. by giving
potatoes and bacon and ham as
prizes in a tournament.
HERB HESTER SAYS TACO
AS A HELLUVA TOWN TO PLAY
BALL IN. WE'RE GLAD YOU
THINK so, HERB.
The Ace won a race the other
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-06-30
DETER'S
i IFFLE

day in Kentucky. Aces win in
other things beside horse races.
In hotel sample rooms, Erin
stance.
Having made certain unseemIy
remarks about several of the
sport scribes i'm cities around the