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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-16
Finance Economics
WALL sTREET OFFICE: Telephones:
Mills Building, Is Broad ST. Hanover ooIa

The ruling rate for call loans was
marked down a per cent to "a.
Comparatively little interest is shown
ir the market for time funds on brok-
ers' Stock Exchange collateral. Despite
the dulness, however, the tone holds
distinctly firm, and in banking quarters
further advances in rates are antici-
pated There was no quotable change
yesterday, with mixed money holding
around per cent and fraction higher
for most maturities. For industrial
loans the rates at 4 to Az for sixty
DAYS, All to Ak per cent for ninety
days, AZ to a. per cent for four,
FIVE and six months.
Ruling rates on money yesterday,
compared with year ago, were as fol-
lows;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-16
Money and Credit

with the approach Of the end Of the
week the dulness in the money market
has become more pronounced. Little
business was transacted yesterday.
Both lenders and borrowers continue
TO pursue 8 policy Of caution, owing
10 the international situation. The
supply Of call money at tho New York
stock Exchange wss entirely adequate
TO finance the days meagrc turnover
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-16
Thursday, February Is, 1917.

Here is the news Of the stock mar
ket-total sales yesterday, 293,3OO
shares; day before, 285,8OO shares.
There is nothing more to say.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-16
The Dollar in Foreign Exchange

Quiet conditions prevailed in the for
eign exchange market yesterday and
rates moved within narrow limits.
Sterling bills were firm, while a some
what better tone reflected in marks.
Italian lire also worked slightly higher.
Closing rates yesterday. compared
with week ago, were as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-16

distance telephone business transacted
by the Postal Telegraph Company in
creased greatly in 1916. Lord Shaugh-
messy, president of the Canadian Paci-
fic Railway Company, was elected
trustee of the company last year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-16

Commercial Paper.-Leading instltu-
tions evince only a nominal interest in
commercial paper, and trading is ex-
tremely dull, with the bulk of the busi-
ness moving at An per cent.
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, 1917-02-16
Elections

Henry Evans, It was announced yes
terday, has been elected vice-president
of the American Paper Company and
also a member OF the executive com
,,ittaa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-16

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, 1917-02-16
Corporation Returns

Indiana Pipe Line Report for the year
ended December 81, 1916. shows net in
come equal 10 26.0l per cent on s., 000. 600
capital stock. against 2542 per cent in the
year preceding The report compares ss
follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-16

Gold Currents.-Gold to the amount
Of s12,6OO,OO0 arrived here yesterday
from Ottawa, consigned to ]. P. Morgan
& Co. for account of the British gov
eminent. This brings the total ar
rivals this week and since the move
ment was resumed to S44,600,O0O. Tues
days receipts amounted TO $32,0OO,OOO,
including s25,OOO,OOO deposited in the
local Assay Office and 100000 at the
Philadelphia Mint. 1t is expected that
further shipments Of the metal will De
made to New York from Ottawa within
the next few weeks, and in banking
circles s100,OOO,cOO was mentioned yes
terdsy as approximating the amount
that would be brought in from Canada
on the current movement. 1t is stated
that a portion of the latest gold ar
rivals came originally from Australia
and Petrograd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-16

Sub-Treasury. - New York banks
gained from Sub-Treasury, S3,423,OOO.
SiIver.-Bars in London, 3Sk pence;
New York, 7S&s cents; Mexican dollars,
81 cents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-16
Trustee Enjoined from Resignin.


Newark. N. j., Feb. 15.-Vice-Chan-
cellor Lane to-day granted an order
restraining Alfred c. Greening, of
Montclair, trustee of the Metropoli-
tan Steamship Company of New Jer-
sey, from allowing any Of its prop
erty, mortgages, bonds, etc, from
passing out of his hands. The trus-
tee is further enjoined from resign
ing his position and from continuing
the publication of an advertisement
announcing his intention to do so.
The restraining order was granted on
an application of Conover English,
counsel for Edward NJ. Collie, recently
appointed receiver of the steamship
company. The receiver recently went
to Hartford. Conn, to attach 100000
in cash and other assets. He found
that the assets had been attached by
interests which opposed the receiver
ship proceedings brought by Miss
Jennie r. Morse, sister of Charles w.
Morse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-16
Other Cities

Rate Increases Suspended.-Wa flashing
ton, Feb. 15.-Proposed increases of
from 10 to 90 cents a ton in freight
rates on pig iron from Birmingham and
other Southern producing points to des-
tinstions in New England were sus-
pended to-day by the Interstate Com
mence Commission until June II. Also
proposed increased freight rates on
grain and flour from Minnesota and
other sections of the North 20 Gulf
ports for export were suspended until
June ID for investigation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-16
Canadian Loan Discussed

There has also been considerable
discussion recently regarding the pros
pect of another Canadian loan in this
market. Canadian dispatches place
the amount at s1OO,OO0,OOO. with the
possibility Of the loan being arranged
before the end of March.
One of the best indications that new
foreign financing in this country is
near is the resumption of the gold
movement from Canada on a large
scale. In the, past imports of the yell
low metal on a heavy scale have usu-
ally been followed by Allied fotations.
On the present gold movement which
began Monday s44,OOO,OOo has been re-
ceived by J. P. Morgan e. Co. for the
account of the British Government
The consignment yesterday totalled
s12 800 900. On Wednesday S7,OOO,OOO
was shipped to Philadelphia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-16

Bank of England.-The Bank Of Eng
land reported an increase for the week
in gold coin and bullion holdings Of
G216,623. Proportion of reserve to liza
bilities is now 1888 per cent, against
1894 per cent last week, 1868 per cent
February /, and 1910 per cent January
25. Other changes reported for the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-16

make the company hustle to get TINS
business out"
International Representatives, rep
resenting the preferred stock Of the In
ternational Paper Company, deposited
with the committee under the terms OF
the readjustment plan, have been listed
on the New York Stock Exchange. This
action is expected to assist in putting
through the new financial plan 1t was
stated yesterday that the success OF the
plan seems already assured.
Westinghouse Observation-Disclosures
at a special meeting yesterday con-
sented to the enlargement of the cap
ital stock from $6O,OOO,OOO to $75'-
100000. the additional stock to be
common, consisting of 100000 shares,
par value $50. Holders of subscription
warrants issued to stockholders pur-
suant to the offering of December 10
are entitled on their surrender and
the payment Of the subscription price
of S5O.I8 a share at the company's
office to subscribe to the new stock by
February 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-16

Anthracite Shipments. shipments OF
anthracite for January amounted TO
5,94O,725 tons, compared with 5,oo4,ooo
tons in the corresponding month oil
1916. The Reading hauled 1,l5O,l4I
tons, the Lehigh Valley 9S5,SSO, the
Central Railroad Of New Jersey Olo,-
1873. the Lackawanna 1,OOO,SSS, the
Delaware & Hudson 667,O35, the Penn
sylvania 1896, the Erie 6S3,O47, the
Ontario & Western 164,675 and the
Lehieh & New England 2S4,O21 tons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-16

United States Steamship.-The COM
pany has chartered to Sunderland oil
Cardiff, England, its steamship Nc
Cullough for period of one year at
$50, 900 a month. The charter provides
for 100000 insurance for the beneht
Of the owners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-16
Loan TO France Expected

Bankers who have participated IN
Allied financing in the past predicted
that the next foreign loan to be placed
here would be one to France. 1t Is
stated on good authority that practl-
cally all the details have been ar
ranged, the formal announcement
awaiting definite information from
Washington on new government financ-
ing. This may have been the object
of the DAWSON McAdoo conference.
The amount of the French offering
will probably be in the neighborhood
of 500, 100000. 1t will be direct loan
and will be backed by collateral con-
siderably in excess of the amount OF
the issue. 1t is reported that French
financial commission is now on its way
here to arrange for additional credits.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-16


Roston & Maine.-Boston, Feb. 10
The lines under lease to the Boston
G. Maine Railroad will not agree to
consolidation Of the system unless the
road itself is reorganized, takes care OF
it's floating indebtedness and settles
s4OOO,OO claim of the Hampden Rail-
road, counsel for the Boston & Lowell
and the Fitchburg railroads told a leg
islative committee to-day. The COM
mittee was considering a bill which
provides for the repeal of an act of
1915 authorizing reorganization OF the
Boston & Maine properties.
Counsel for the leased lines and
Marcus P. Knowlton, chairman Of the
Federal trustees of the Boston &
Maine stock owned by the New York,
New Haven G. Hartford Railroad, as
serted that unless consolidation of the
system was affected the road inevitably
would be sold through receivership.
There is greater need for reorganiza-
ton of the Boston e. Maine at present
than there was before the road was put
in temporary receivership last August,
George L. Mayoerry, counsel for the
Federal trustees, said. He contended
that the act of 1915 was the2 only
measure that permitted the proposed
reorganization and that If il were re-
pealed the roads sole means of getting
out of its present difficulties would be
removed.
81 now hope for an equitable reor-
ganization, and feel that ! am in po-
stion to state that it may be brought
about, although there are many OBJ
stacles," Chairman Knowlton said, add
ing that "such a solution of the prob
lem would, believe, be most satisfac-
tory from the standpoint Of the large
as well as the small stockholders and
the public
Standard Oil of San Francisco.-This
company made a net profit in 1916 of
$17,605,303, or 1914 per cent on CAPT
tai and surplus as of December 81,
1915, according to the report of the
president, D. e. Scofield, made public
yesterday. The company is capitalized
at S100,000,00C, of which, in round,
numbers, S74,530,000 is issued stock.
Anthracite pments.-Shipments of
anthracite for January amounted to
5,940,72 tons, compared with 5,S84,350
tons in the corresponding month of
1916. The Reading hauled 1,150,147
tons, the Lehigh Valley 9S5,S30, the
Central Railroad of New Jersey 6lS,-
1SS, the Lackawanna 1,OO0,3S3, the Della
ware G. Hudson 667 035. the Pennsyl-
vania 45S,S96, the Erie 6S3,047, the On
tario & Western 164,675 and the Lehigh
& New England 284,02l tons.
Algoma Steel COrporatiOn.-The AL
Coma Steel Corporation, a subsidiary
of the Lake Superior Corporation, an
nounced yesterday that it will pay off
its S2,500,000 three-year notes matur-
inc on March l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-16
DAWSON SEES
W'ADOO ABOUT
FOREIGN LOANS
New French Credit Expect
ed to Follow Conference
Held in Washington

Henry P. Dawson, Of J. P. Morgan
& Co., yesterday returned from Wash
ington, where he has been in confer
ence with the Secretary of the Treas
ury regarding matters pertsinlng to
international finance. Save for the ad-
mission that this was the subject un-
der discussion and the statement that
the conference had nothing to do
with United States government loans
Mr.. Dawson refused to divulge the
substance Of the conversation. In
banking circles, however, it was under
stood that he exchanged views with
Mr.. McAdoo on the question OF coop
Grafton between the government ana
bankers in extending further credits
to the Allies in case of war between
this country and Germany. Whether
further loans should antedste OF tol-
low a United States government bond
issue was also said TO have been one
of the matters under consideration
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-16

American Glue.-Report for the year end.
I'd December 81. 1916. compares NJ follows
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-16
Utah Securities Corporation

Grifin wheel.-Report for the year ende'
December 81, 1916. compares as follows,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-16

The detailed statement compares as
follows with the same week a year ago:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-16
Days
Bank Clearings.-The days clearings

At New York and other cities:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-16
A7TH MARKETS AND COMMERCE

make the company hustle to get this
business out"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-16
HOLDERS OF GERMAN NOTES APPREHENSIVE

New York, March l5.-The possi- bility of war between the United States and Germany has aroused in- terest here in the status of the $10.- O00,O00 of German government notes held in America. These notes become due on April 1 and it was learned today that holders nave been ap- preached with the suggestion that they agree to a renewal for another year. As an indncemont, holders have received an offer of payment of the six per cent interest for one year in advance.
 Bankers expressed the opinion that Count von BernstOrff will arrange With the German government in re- gard to the payment Of these Obliga- tions, provided this country is not n 9 state of war with Germany at the time they mature.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-16
CCRRESP0NDENCE SCHOOL
 DEFECTIVE Is KILLED
Former Irish. American Association Runner Shot to Death ai Home of
 Chicago Chauffeur.

Chicago, March 15.--Nicholas r. De laney. formerly runner for the New YCrk lrish-American Athletic ass0cia- ton, who was induced to come to Chi cago to run for the Chicago Athletic association, died here early today as the result Of wounds received last night at tho home of Thomas Watson, 8 chauffeur. A card found in De- laney's pocket indicated that he was student of @ correspondence school for detectives, and it is thought that he was killed as a result of trying to be a detective.
 According to Mrs. Watson, she re ceived a number of telephone calls from man who the police believe to have been Delaney. In these calls she was told that her husbands conduct was such as would break up the home. Last night Dclan went to the Wat son home, and when Watson return cd he found him there. Watson and his wife are held by the police.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-16
New York Cotton.

New York, March 15.-Thc cotton market showed renewed irreEulariiy at the opening today, with near months relatively easy under scat tering liquidation. First prices were steady at q decline of 1 points to an advance of , points, with May sell ing off to l7.56c. or points nat lower. while October touched 16.75c, or within a point Of last nights close, after the call. Liverpool was 2 buyer here, however. while tEe census fig urcs on domestic mill consumption were rather more bullish than cx- pcctcd and the market soon turned firmcr, with old crop deliveries sell ing 7M9 points and tho now crop 9 M11 points net higher before the end of inc first hour. This advance car ricd May un to l7.ToC, while October sold at tG&7c. Buying may also have hCrn encouraged by the weekly state mcnt on submarine activities show
 ing smaller number of vessels de- stroycd than during tho previous week and the relatively firm ruling of the Liverpool market.
 A more optimistic view of the rail road labor situation probably ac- counted for part of the buying later, while carly sellers covered on the ad vance, which carried May up 10 171Sc and October to fG.90c. or 40 20 points net higher. At this level the market met scattered realizing and trading was quiet carly in the noon hour. with prices g or 1 points off from the best.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-16
WEATHER RETARDS WORK IN GARDENS
 OF PINE BLUFF
Ground Too Wet for Culti- vation, Planting or
 Transplanting.

The ground has been too wet for back yard gardeners to do much the past week, but those persons who had their seed in the ground before the latest spell of weather are now seeing results. Peas. beans, turnips and many other things have sprouted, and by merely lcosening up the cakad sur face of the ground, the gardeners have given the wee plants opportunity to make good growth.
 Potatoes have sproutcd, onions are pushing forward, and in many other respects the home gardens are show ing nice progress. The flower gar dens likewise are advancing. Count les rose bushes have suffered a set back, in having the tips of new shoots frost bitten, where the cold spell a few days ago caught these tender shoots unprotected. This is no serl- ous matter, however. These frost bit ten tips should be cut off, as far back as the effects of the cold may be noted. The bushes will show con- tinued growth, and will have as many rich blossoms as would have occurred, despite this little setback.
 Fruit trees generally are abloom. The bulbous plants are gay with blos- sons, indoors and out. Flower seed of countless kind have sprouted nicely. Sweet peas that had been planted out doors are several inches tall now, and should be given support, of poles or wire, the latter preferably. Care should be taken to protect these plants from every cold weather. and atten- ton should be paid to their need for constant cultivation. Hill them up. as is done with corn, working the fer tilzcr around the stems with the soil.
 Considerable complaint has been made about poor results obtained by many persons from seed planted in boxes. indoors. In most cases, lack of proper moisture, exposure to low tenn perature or other such neglect is re- sponsible for this trouble. It is all most too late now to replant in this manner, and because of the open weather likely to be had now, it is preferable to plant this seed outdoors, taking the precaution to protect them from the cold, if a cold snap should come Paper, cloth or straw will pro- vide protection sufficient under the circumstances, as a rule.
 Tomato, lettuce, cabbage and other such seed are now being planted out doors by many people. Such plants, ordinarily, are more hardy and more prolific than transplanted seedlings from boxes, because so few persons properly care for the seedlings or properly transplant, causing the plants to be weakly or giving them setback which has it's permanent ef- feet. There must be thinning out, transplanting and constant and care full cultivation, however, even where the seed has been planted outdoors.
 Home gardeners must be careful now, not to attempt to do any cultiva ton or planting or transplanting, with the soil as wet as it now is. It is far better to do this later ill the season,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-16
RELIEVED
 AT NEWS FROM U. s.

Vienna, via Berlin and wireless 70 the Associated Press to Tuckerton, N. Y., March 15.-There was feeling of genuine relief at the Vienna for eign offices when the first authentic news reached here from Washington after the receipt by the American government of the Austro-Hungarian reply to the inquiry of the United States regarding this country's sub- marine policy.
 The news came in the form of a Wolff bureau dispatch, saying the Austro-Hungarian reply was regard ed as leaving the door open for fur ther exchange of ideas between the Onited States and Austria-Hungary.
 Official circles, the press and the public received this message as mark ing q new turn in the relations be- tween Washington and Vienna. The view was taken that the American government was inclined to consider the position of this country on it's own merits.
 rupture with the United States would be regretted sincerely.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-16
A TEXAS WONDER

The Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles, dissolves gravel cures diabetes weak and lame backs
 rheumatism. and irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in both men and women. Regulates bladder trouble in children. If not sold by your drug
 gist, will be sent by mail on receipt of $1.00. One small bottle is two months treatment, and seldom fails to perfect a cure Send for sworn testimonials. Dr. E. W. Hall, 1926 Olive street, St. Louis, Mo. Sold by druggists. (Advt.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-16
New Orleans Cotton.

New Orleans, March 15.-An ad- vance of 106e12 points was made in cotton in the first half hour of busi- ness today as the result Of the bullish showing of the monthly American mill statistics from thc ccnsns bu- reau. Consumption in this country during February Of 517,203 bales was larger than the trade expected.
 Offerings were small thr0ugho Ii the morning and on reports of a good spot demand and q more free movc- mcnt of coitor 10 mills, owing to the lifting of embargocS, the advance in the trading to noon was widened to 1SM20 points
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-16
Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, March 15.-Whcat prices developed considerable strength to- day, largely because of assumptions that the railway strike outlook was less threatening. Bullish crop re- ports from Southwestern Kansas tended also to stimulate buying Of ferings were light. Opening quota tions, which ranged from 3-Sc to 7-8c up, with May at $1.77W1.77 5-S and July at $1.52W$1.52 5-S, were follow ed by substantial gains all around.
 Absence of selling pressure allowed corn to ascend. The chief impetus came from wheat strength After opening unchanged to 1-2c lower the market made a general rise to well above yesterdays finish.
 Oats hardened with other grain Trade was light.
 Sharp advances took place in pro- visions. Higher quotations on hogs gave an advantage to the bulls.
 Signs of export buying led subse- Nuently to additional upturns .n wheat and so, too, did further optim- ism in regard to the outcome of the strike conference. The close was strong, 7-SM3 5-Sc net higher, with May at S1.S0 1-S@1.S0 IA and July ct $15o3-4D1.5
 Continued lightness of receip IS helped to prevent any sharp setback in corn. The close was firm at 7-SM 1 1-4c net advance
 The leading features ranged as fol-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-16
YOUNG VIRGINIAN
 DIES OF WOUND

Roanoke Va, March 15.-Stockton Heth Jr., shot, according to death- bed statement said to have been made in the presence of relatives last night by Professor Charles E. Vawter of the Virginia Polytechnic institute faculty at the Vawter home at Blacksburg, Va, Tuesday morning, died at hos piial here early today The details of Heths alleged statement made before he died, have not been made public.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-03-16
Fire dOOms thirty structures every hour; 720 structures every day.
State of Ohio, City of Toledo, :.
 TucaS County "

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that hA D & Co. doing business in the City q To. ledo. County and State aforesaid. and that said firm will pay the sum Of ON4 cry case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use Of HALLS CATARRH CURE
 FRANK J. CHENEY, Sworn to before me and subscribed in A. D. 1886. (SeaO A. w. GLEASON.
 Notary Public. and acts directly upon tho blood md mu> cous surfaces of the system. Send f0e testimonials. free. Sold by all Druggists. 75c. Take Halls Family Palis for couetjpa11eA