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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
CAPITAL GREETS
FRENCH MISSION
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WASHINGTON. April -. The
spirit of France came to the nation >
capital today. It's greatest national
hero. Joseph Joffre, marshal Of
France, accompanied by Rene Wv
iani. vice premier and minister OF
justice, as chief OF the mission
passed through the streets of the
city prepared to tell the American
people what they must do that the
cause OF republicanism and repre-
sentative government shall triumph
over Prussian militarism.
1t was shortly after u o'clock
when the presidential yacht May
flower was sighted in the Potomac
river. south of Bussard's Point at
the entrance 10 the navy yard She
had '1oafed" up the river in order
that the arranged program for 12:22
o'clock could be fully carried out.
The representatives Of the United
States who greeted them included
Robert Lansing. Counsellor Of the
State Department Frank l.. Polk,
First Asst. Sec'y Of State William
Phillips, Warren Roberts and Lanier
Phillips Of the state department:
Col William W. Harta, personal aide
70 the president; Mai. L. S. Grant
III L. :. A. and Lieut.. A. + Car
ter. L. S. \.
In addition to Minister Viviani
and Marshal Joffre. the visiting
party included Vice Admiral
Chocheprat, dean of the French
navy. Marquis Pierre de Chambrun,
member Of the chamber Of deputies
NJ Simon. inspector o. finance; NJ.
Hovelaque. Inspector general OF pub
lie instruction: Lieut. Col. Fabry.
chief of Marshal Joffre's STAFF; Lieut..
Col Requin. of the war Office; Mai.
Alfred Dreyfus, OF the medical corps.
and Lieut. de Tossen OF the Tenth
army.
Lined up inside Of the yard IRE
two troops of the second cavalry Of
the regular army who after the well
coming greetings had been ex-
changed. acted as personal escort to
the visitors
The route laid out for the pas
sage OF the distinguished visitors
took them through the capitol
grounds 10 historic Pennsylvania av.
Along that thoroughfare the visitors
passed. swinging south OF the treas
ury building up past the east en-
trance 20 the white house and then
on through the fashionable resi-
Dental section until the residence Of
former Ambassador Henry White.
at 1924 Crescent place, which has
been turned over TO the visitors, was
reached.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
ESP IONAGE BILL
REPORT IS MADE
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WASHINGTON, April %. - The
amended espionage bill upon which
the house judiciary committee has
been at work almost daily since con-
gress convened, was reported TO the
house today by Chairman Webb. The
principal modification in the bill is
that relating TO press censorship.
The committee has eliminated al
together the original provision which
would have prohibited editorial or
newspaper discussion, comment or
criticism of governmental policies.
Instead the press gag is limited sole
" 10 disclosing military secrets.
No time has been set for consid-
GRAFTON Of the bill in the house. De-
bate probably will begin next week,
present prospects being that the
army bill will occupy the attention
of the house throughout the rest Of
the week.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
HOPE TO GET VOTE
ON DRAFT BY FRIDAY
Debate i'm House VIII Run Well In
To Night To Clear Way
For Ballot.
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WASHINGTON. April %. - Con-
gressional oratory on the army con-
scription bill reached flood tide to-
day. Leaders in both senate and
house continue optimistic about
prospects of support for the bill as
favored by Pres't Wilson by a safe
majority I'm the senate leaders
fighting for the presidents plan of
selective conscription as against the
volunteer principle have from the
outset been certain Of their success.
Majority Leader Kitchin. who
hates war. but insists he is not a
pacifist, may also take the floor in
an effort to defeat the presidents
program. The debate will run we'll
into tonight in an effort to pave the
way for "a final vote on the measure
by Friday. Rep. Kahn will close
the general debate for the admins
tratiOn.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
Germans and British Locked
in Battle of Nearly In
credible FerOCity on
Nine-miIe Front.
FURTHER GAINS MADE
SAYS LONDON REPORT
Gen. Haig'S Men Have Taken
5000 Prisoners Since Of
fenSlVe Began-TeutOnS
in Desperate Charges.
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LONDON. April 25.-Gen. Haig's
men have smashed their way for
ward still nearer Cambria. Today's
war Office report stated that despile
desperate resistance on the part of
the Germans the British drive con-
tinues.
Since the renewed offensive began
on Monday, Gen. Haig's forces have
taken more than 5000 prisoners.
Included In these we're so officers.
Early today in fighting along the
front between the Cojeul and the
Scarpe we made further progress
and made secure our gains" today
statement said. East OF Havrin-
court wood we have captured Bill
hem"
From Oppy TO around Croiselles.
on a front OF nearly nine miles. the
British and the Germans are locked
IN a battle Of nearly incredible
ferOcity. In their effort TO stem
the tide. the Germans are throwing
division after division I'm wave form
alton against the troops OF Gen.
Haig. These German divisions are
falling in rows before the terrific
artillery fire. The pressure in some
places was so great that the Ger
man ranks passed through the bar
rage fire only 10 lock in bayonet
fighting of the bIoOdiest description.
Come on i'm Masses.
At Garvelle today. from a range
of 800 yards. the British poured a
concentrated fire upon the massed
ranks of the enemy. They persisted
until entire divisions were destroyed
Further gains were made south Of
the Scarpe North OF the river the
battle had reached the deadlock
stage
This is the third day of the second
phase OF the great Arras battle and
IL has been marked by some of the
bitterest charges and counter at
tacks OF the war That the British
forces are clearly getting the upper
hand OF their opponents was made
evident when Hindenburg rushed
seven new divisions Of more than
14o, GOO men 20 the front to fiji the
gaps in the lines which had been
shattered by the terrific artillery
fire
The German battalions had been
instructed 20 hold the northern sec
ton Of the Hindenburg line at any
cost In doing so they were moved
down ny the artillery and over
whelmed by bayonet charges. The
fresh divisions We're unable TO stem
the attack and were hurled back
with terrific losses. The number Of
prisoners brought i'm is increasing
by the hundreds and in the section
through Drocourt and Queant the
trenches are filled with German
dead
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
FARMERS DEMAND
MINIMUM PRICES
Lively Battle Over Proposal
is Expected to Result
in Congress.
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WASHINGTON, April 25.-when
it comes to food price-fxing as sug-
gested by the administration to con-
serve supplies during the war period.
congress viii be locked in the hard
est fought battle of the war" unless
present signs are wrong.
A clear-cut lineup between the
members from rural communities
and members from the large cities
is rapidly developing. Ii is merely
an Outcropping OF the old feud be-
tween the city and country-betwee
farmer folk and city folk, producer
and consumer.
To combat tie demand for legis-
lation authorizing the fixing of max
imum food prices during the war
period. rural United States has now
come forward with a proposal for
measures empowering the govern
ment to establish minimum prices.
It seems likely that sweeping
powers TO fix both maximum and
minimum prices will be conferred
upon the council for national de-
Tense as a result of hearings now in
progress. Many senators taking &C
tive part in the efforts to solve the
war food problem believe that price
fixing powers. even if granted. will
never be exercised for the reason
that the mere existence of the power
VIII serve the purpose both of en-
couraging the producer TO increased
production and protecting the con-
sumner against extortion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
Railroads Score
In Rate Request

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WASHINGTON. April 25.-Amer-
lean railroads today scored their first
victory in the 10 per cent advance
rate case when the interstate com
merce commission handed down a
decision which will greatly expedite
the case and simplify the prepara-
ton required OF the railroads
Under the commissions decision
the railroads wili be permitted 10
file the supplements 10 existing
tariffs instead OF entire new tariff
schedules After the supplements
have been filed the commission viii
consider the case on its merits and
hand down decision as 20 whether
the Is per cent advance should be
permitted 20 90 into effect on June l.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
BERLIN SHOWS INTEREST
Papers Comment on BalfOur's Visit
TO the United States.

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AMSTERDAM. April 25.-Accord-
ing 10 dispatches from Berlin, the
German papers are showing keen in
terest in Foreign Minister BalfOur's
visit to America. The Tageblatt sur
misses that the visit is for the pur-
pose Of arranging co-jOint Ameri-
can and British action against the
U-boat menace. and to arrange for
lo-American police supervision
on the sea The Mittaga ZeitunS
guesses that Balfour is i'm the United
States 20 arrange a new declaration
of war aims 10 be issued By the en-
larged entente and possibly form a
British-American economic union.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
WILL EXEMPT FARMERS

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INDIANAPOLIS Ind, April %
Judge John ]. Rockford Of superior
court has announced that farmers
will be exempted from jury service
for the next three months. Business
men alone will be called for jury
service. Judge Rockford said he be
lieved farmers could serve their
country better by tilling the soil than
serving on juries.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
EXTRA SESSION SURE
Prediction Made Following Return
of Governor From East.

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April %
1t has become certain mere that a
special session of the Indiana gen
eral assembly will be called. The
session will convene, it is reliably
reported here. within 10 days after
the passage Of the warranty legisla-
ton by the congress in Washington.
These facts became known def
nitely here Oy political leaders fol-
lowing the return of Gov. James 2.
Goodrich from Washington early
this week, where he conferred with
republicans in the Indiana delega-
ton.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
NEUTRAlS ARE ALARMED
Fear United states VIII CurtaiI
Food Exports.
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WASHINGTON, April 25.-Euro-
pean neutrals are thoroughly alarm
ed over the possibility of this gov
eminent curtailing food exports TO
prevent their eventual delivery into
Germany. it was disclosed here to-
day. Plainly agitated, DR.. Paul
Ritter Swiss minister here, called
at the state department requesting
an audience with Pres't Wilson that
he might personally lay before the
executive the plight in which his
country would be placed by an en-
barge.
1t was reported that ENJOYS of
the Scandinavian countries will fol-
low a similar course.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
VIII be
Represented In
War Councils
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WASHINGTON. April 25.--Amer-
lean women are to have representa-
ton in the war councils Of the ma
ton.
A committee OF women. to be
known as the committee on wom-
ems defense work. was created to-
day by the council Of national de-
Tense To cooperate in bringing about
the full assistance of American
women in the prosecution of the
war. Official announcements of the
appointment of the committee was
made today
DR.. Anna Howard Shaw. the vet
eran suffrage advocate. is named as
chairman. Others members are:
Mrs. Phillip y. Moore Of st. Louis.
president of the national council Of
women.
Mrs. Josiah Z. Cowles Of CALI
fornia president of the General
Federation of Womens clubs
Miss Maude Wetmore of Rhode
Island. chairman of the National
League for Women's Service.
Mrs Carrie Chapman Gait Of New
York. president of the National
Woman Suffrage organization.
Mrs. Antoinette Funk ow Illinois.
Mrs. Stanley Mccormick of Bos-
ton.
Mrs. Joseph r. Lamar of Atlanta,
Ga, president OF the National So
ciety Of Colonial Danes.
Miss Ida NJ. Tarbell OF New York,
publicist and writer
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
NV MEN on JOBS

First steps 10 combat the organ
ization OF the local street car men
have been the importation Of men
from other cities 10 learn the local
routes and be in a position to
handle the service il the union men
walk out. officials OF the newly
formed local said Wednesday morn
ing that half a dozen men. carrying
suitcases had arrived in South Bend
Wednesday morning and were i'm
mediateE Uut 20 work.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
MORE MEMBERS ARRIVE
Twelve British Officials Reach An
American Port.
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AN AMERICAN PORT. April %.
Twelve more members Of the
British commission 10 the United
States TO discuss this country's part
in the war arrived here today on
their way 70 Washington. In the
party we're Col. T. Heron. ordnance
expert. Mai. Langhorn. gunnery ex-
pert; Col. Goodwin. medical officer,
and Judge NJ $. Amos. an expert in
military efficiency. They were ac-
companied by a corps of secretaries
and declined TO discuss their mission
here with representative OF the
press.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
CENSORSHIP is RIGID
All Mail Intended For informed Men
Read by L. :. Officers.

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ATLANTA, Ca. April 25.-A rigid
censorship was today established
over mail sent and received by the
German prison colony al Fort Nc
Fherson. Every letter. newspaper,
or package received by the sailors -
first read by the censors before be-
ing passed. Despite the fact that
the Germans are cut of from their
home country. the amount Of maxi
they receive is enormous
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
KEEPS Up AnXANCE-

CHICAGO, April 25.-Wheat ad-
vanced Z 20 1919 cents during trad
ing hours, MAY future leading the
advance. All futures set new high
records, May touching $252. July
$2.162i and Sept S191.
Trading in the pit vas the most
excited in its history with buyers
bidding wildly for every Offering no
matter how small and finding little
70 purchase.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
MAY LOSE COMMAND.

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RI. PASO. Tex. April 25. - Gen.
Francisco Murguia, commander Of
the military zone Of the north. has
been ordered 90 report 10 Gen. Al
varo Obregon and it is believed he
will be relieved because OF his fall
ure 10 crush the Villistas in the re-
cent operat ons around Casas
Grandes.
According 10 reports received by
government agents he will be sue
ceeded By Gen. Joaquin ArmarO.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
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PARIS April 25.-The French
continue 10 drive forward in the
Champaign region. Todays war Of
fee report recorded further ad
vances for the French troops The
repulse Of a German attack near
Hurtebise also was reported
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NEW YORK, April p. ~ No
change In the condition OF Nine.
sarah Bernhart was reported by her
physicians today. although they eN-
press satisfaction over the progress
she is making toward recovery
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
WOMEN OVERCOME.
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CONCORD Calf. April 25.-Fire
swept the business district here to-
day with a loss Of 100000.
Two women we're overcome by
smoke and so persons were forced
TO flee from the Concord Inn build
ing. where the fire started The
building was destroyed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
ENGINEER ENDS LIFE.

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ATLANTA. Ga. April 25.-Albert
Haas. we'll known civil engineer Of
New York. ended his life here today.
He had been in i'll health for several
months and had been visiting rela-
tives here since last September
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
MAN KILLED, HUSBAND IS WOUNDED BY ROBBERS
America Makes
First War Loan
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WASHINGTON. April %. -
Americas first war loan to Great
Britain was consummated at II
O'Clock this morning when Sec'y
of the Treas. William G.. McAdOo
signed treasury warrant for
$500, 900, 900 and turned IL over
To Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, the
British ambassador.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
LATEST IN THE NEWS WORLD

tries at the Mare Island navy yard
today fired upon a small unidentified
launch which approached closer to
the yard than war time regulations
permit
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
FIRE ON CRAFT.

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VALLEJO. Calf. April 25.-Sen-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-25
THE WEATRER

Indiana Pair tonight and THURSDAY.
except rain tonight in eNfresue north
portion cooler lu southwest portion to
night Lower MichiEnn-Rain in south
and rain or snow in north portion this
afternoon and tonight. Thursday prob
ture
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-01
FREES BOILING Of
BLAME IN LEAK
F. A. Connolly Says AdviCeS to
New York Based on Cos
sip and RumOr.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-Francis
A. Connolly. the Washington broker
and partner of r. w. Boiling. a
brother-in-Iaw of Pres't Wilson, who
on Dec. 90 gave f. +. Hutton q Co.,
New York brokers, an accurate re
sumo Of the presidents peace note
10 hours before it was published.
failed in two and half hours of
erilling examination by the con-
gressionaI inquisitorial committee
Wednesday TO name the exact source
of his information. He specifically eX-
onerated Boiling, however, from all
blame for the leak" on the note.
To the best of his knowledge, Mr..
Connolly smilingly told the commit
tee repeatedly, his advices to the
Hutton firm were based principally
on gossip and rumor" he gathered
in his Office and deductions he had
made from a speech he heard Pres't
Wilson deliver at a gridirOn club
dinner at Washington on Dec. 9. In
vain did Sherman L. Whipple, cOun-
sci for the committee. and all of its
members. six of whom are attorneys,
attenT1 to draw from Mr.. Connolly
the name of a single person who
gave him any of the information he
forwarded 10 New York
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-01
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Fron Records OF Indiana Title
and Loan Co.

]. Walter McInerny Comm to
Jacob Wlodarek, lots 1872 1913 and
154 in Realty q Construction Co. 5
second addition. ST.
William G. Jackson, ct al, TO John
Kolat and wife, lot 10, Vernon
Heights, S27O.
Guilford Berlin and wife to w.
NJ. Dutton. lot %, oak Park addi-
ton. 81.
Joseph A. Werwinski TO Francis
EEK Janczewksi and wife. lot in
+. Pitts Taylor addition. $4,000.
Susanna Niedbalska to Polikarp
Podemski and wife, lot 3S Kno-
blocks subdivision of b. O. l.. 81, 81.
The Kosciuszko Building & Loan
Fund association 10 Joseph Nemeth
aud wife, lot SIS Arnold x Pagin's
subdivision Of p. l., lots so and 81,
81
Timothy w. Briggs and wife and
Rebecca Herbster To Ed Neddo. a
lot on $. Michigan St, $1,SOO.
William Wallace Dodge and wife
TO Adolph Kamm. ST. and wife. lot
% Second ST., o. p. Mishawaka, $40.
Samuel e Smoke and wife 10
Charles w. Bailey and wife, part of
lot ] Lederers revised Michigan av.
addition. $4,000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-01
EIGHT MEN ARE
ON COMMITTEE
Father CaVanaugh Selects
Men to Consider New
Government For City.

Eight mem bers of the committee
TO consider the possibility of chang
ing South Bends form of govern
ment which Rev. John Cavanaugh,
president of Notre Dame University,
was authorized 10 appoint in a reso-
luton passed at a meeting follow
ing a talk by H W. Waite. city man
ager Of Dayton. O., Tuesday night,
were named Thursday morning.
They are David l.. GuilfOyle, J. +.
Neff +. T. Bonds. Fl. w. Eldredge,
r. L. Herring. William Happ. Glenn
Smogor and Louis Segetv. Rev.
Cavanaugh will act as chairman of
the committee.
In the resolution provision was
made for the appointment OF a com
mittee Of seven. but Rev. Cavanaugh
added an extra member in order
that all nationalities in the city
might be represented.
This committee Will name other
members 10 make the organization
consist of 100 persons.
Rev. Cavanaugh said Thursday
morning that the first meeting of
the committee would be held at
o'clock Friday afternoon at the
Chamber of Commerce TO make ar
rangements for naming the other
members of the body. 1t is probable
that there viii be a preliminary dis
cussion Of the plans for investigat-
ing different forms of government
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-01
HUSBAND AGREES TO
HELP SUPPORT CHILD
Man Arraighed Dor Carrying Con-
ceaIcd Weapons. says lie
Found Gun.

After he hand promised that he
would work. keep sober and pay
his wife 50 each week for the sup
port OF their child the city court
Doran. l16 W. Wayne St. on his own
-ecosnizance and continued the case
81 child deSertion resting against
Eim until March . on good behav-
ior lie promised 20 comply with
all of the conditions.
For carrying a concealed revolver
Joe Lupa was lined $50 aud costs.
Testimony was heard from Earl
Harris and Mervin Silver. the crew
OF an nterurban car from which
Lupa was elected. provided that he
was carrying the revolver exhibited
iu court as evidence Lupa declared.
however. that the gun was not his
md that IL just happened To be lay
irg near the car tracks at Navarro
81. when he was put of for raising
q disturbance. The court found him
guilty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-01
MRS. MYERS REELECTED
PRESIDENT OF 7. w.
Reports For January Are Read ut
Meeting Thursday
Morning.

Mrs c. II. Myers was reelected
president of the Young NVomen's
Christian association AT a meeting
of the board Of directors Thursday
morning at the association building.
With the exception of Miss Hannah
Auer. who was named recording
secretary, the old officers were re-
tanned as follows: Mrs. c. NJ.
Haeske. first vice president; Mrs. j.
b. Campbell. second; Mrs. George
Wyman. third: Mrs. Mary l. Hines,
honorary vice president; Mrs. Fay
cite Bulla. corresponding secretary.
The January report of the cafe
terra was read by Mrs. +. A. Jones;
Miss Carolyn Marsh, club girls
secretary, gave her report and Miss
Gertrude Myers, secretary, presented
the report of the general work of
the association.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-01
SELLING ORDERS
TUMBLE PRICES
Losses at Market Opening Are
From Five 10 Twenty
Points.
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NEW YORK. Feb -.-T-OnE be
fore the opening Of the stock eX-
change today the shock in inanicol
and diplomatic circles. caused rs
the new German under sea program,
had caused intense uneasiness in tie
Wall Street district. The board
roOm floor was crowded tor some
time before the beginning OF bust
ness. with selling orders coming
into brokers' officers in an absolute
flood.
Those were forced 70 sell pu- IL
orders for below the market ara
when the gong sounded there was a
general break in prices, with losses
throughout the list generally eX-
tending from five 10 20 points
First sales OF steel Common were
fixed at $4,000 shares at I05 10 100.
with a further drop 70 80 in the
next few minutes.
Marine Preferred declined II 5-S
points TO 65, Pittsburgh Coal IL -
points TO S5. Anaconda y ID TO 90.
Central Leather Is - TO 20 and
General Motors 10 ga to 100.