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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
NREGON IRRIGATION CONHHNSN.

Portland Ore, Jan. IA thorough revision of the Oregon irri&ation laws is to he considered By the Oregon }f- rigation congress now in session here. Numerous other matters or vi - t.a1 portancc 10 inc ir1 i&ation f9rpief@ and to the general public are Si2tcd I'd receive attention. One entire session is to be devoted to Inc consideration of project to enlist public aid it the construction of railway line through central oregon. several hundred delegates were on hand when the congress was formally called to order today b. the president. J. w. Brewer of The Dailcs. The pro- ccedings will continue oyer tomorrow and Saturday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Merchants and Plant CTS Bank of Pine Bluff, Ark, will be held in the directors' room of said bank in the city of Pine Bluff, on Tuesday, January g, 1917, between the hours of eleven a. m. and two D. m. for the purpose Of elacting directors to serve fer the ensuing year and for tho transaction of such other business as may properly come before the said meeting.
 A. D. FOSTER, Cashier.
 Pine Bluff, Ark. Dec IS, 1916. 12-t7-2C
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GRAIN AND PROVISIONS,

Chicago, Ian. Likelihood of new moves for peace barley had dom;- hatinS bcarish influenda today on the wheat market. The evident urgency of foreign demand for supplies tenl- ei, however. to prevent radical set- backs in price. All other factors cX- fept the chance of peace negotiations and the outlook for continued Euro Fcan buying were virtually ignored.
 Opening prices, which ranged from 1c decline to %.fQ trvance, with May at $1 S3 to &t.Sl and July at $1.5OM .3o 12, were followed by slight general hardoninA of values and then descent all around to well below yesterdays finish.
 Increasing export cal gave strength to corn. II was definitely confirmed that the British government had taken control Of all supplies of corn in tho United Kingdom. After opening Is to 5-S higher, tAc market continued firm, despite the weakness of wheat.
 ScantincsS of fresh buying on the part of exports led afterwards to more pronounced weakness. Chances of reSelIing by foreigners in the event ol actual pcaqH had a noticeable de pressing effect. The close was un- settled, [ 70 3 nct lower with May at $1.So to $1&1 and July at $1.4S to &l.1S
 Oats traders took their cue from thc wheat pit rather than from the ac- , ton of corn. Commission houses led Inc selling Provisions rose with hogs. Peace talk helped also to en- courage buyers
 Although thc market later showed stubborn resistance to selling pres sure, gains were virtually wiped out ThC close was steady at 1Sc off to l S6t12c up as compared with yes | tcr%lay'S final figures
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
legal Notices
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Peoples Savings Bank and Trust Co. of Pine Bluff, Ark, will be held in the directors room of said bank in the city of Pine Bluff, on Tuesday, January 9, 1917, at D.. m., for the purpose of electin? dire tors to serve for the ensuing year and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the said meeting.
 H. B. STRANGE, Secretary Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. :, 1916. 12-7-1m
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New OrEc2ns !, 0tton.

New orleans. lan. Good cables reDCrtS Cf q better Spo. demand h0l' in this dountry and in Ergland, and q private bureau report showing onNE II ,04O. coo bales ginnCd 0i fhc ehA oi December, aroused bu'lish sentiment in the cotton market hcr" today. m the first half hour of business tae demand fer contracts raised quota tions 2l to 24 points above yester- days close.
 Shorts became nervous over the firm undertoDc of tho market and covered n considerable volume. Al Inc same time the demand for Ion" acdunt increase3. Th" trading up to noon widencd the adYancc to 32 to 39 points.
 In thc afternoon the tone was firm anl the ntalket at its highest was 5} , to go points up. Exports for the week were larger than expected, l2b.- coo bales from all ports, and they stimulated buying.
 Cotton closed steady at an advance ,n pvoyioI,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
ST. LOUIS LIVE SHOCK.

st. Louis, Jan. 5.-Hogs-Redeipts, { 1000: market, 10c higher. Light, &1025m10.6G pigs. $7.75M95o; mixed and butchers. $10.3O@1O.7o; good heavy, TOG5@ 10.75; bulk, $1o.250 1065.
 Cattle--Receipts, HOO; market steady. Native, beef steers, $7.500 11.5O: yearling steers and heifers, SS.50M11.5O: cows, S5.50MS.50; stock CTS and feeders, s5.30MS. 50; Texas quarantine steers, $.50mS.00; prime southern beef steers. $S00M9.00; beef cows and heifers. $t.25m7.30; prime yoarlng steers and heifers. $7.30@ 900. native calves, $6)0m12.25.
 Sheep Receipts. 1000: market steaay. Lambs, $9.00G013. 30: ewes, $S.0oM9.50; yearlings. $1000@11.So.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of stockholders of the MannTankersley Drug Co.,, of Pine Bluff, Ark, will be beld at th2 offices in the city of Pine Bluff on Wednesday, January 20. 1917, at 3 D. m., for the purpose of electing o1- ficers for the ensuing year and fer the transaction of such other busi ness that may properly come before the said meeting
 J. H. Mann, Secretary. Pine Bluff, Ark, Ded 2S, 1916.
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PAVING DISTRICT NO. p.
iC Cemetery Paving, Including All Prop
 Arfy in fIn CitY IimitS

iCemetery Paving, Including All Pr0p-
 erty in the City Limits.
 The tax books for the collection of special assessment upon the real property in Paving District No. 27 in the City of Pine Bluff has been plac- ed in my hands.
 All owners of real property lying in the district are required to pay their assessment to me within thirty days from this date.
 If such payment is not made action will be commenced at the end of that time for the collection of such assess ment, and for legal penalties and cost Given under my hand this 3rd day of January, 1917.
 WM. V. HUTT, City Collector. Office, City Hall, a. m. to p. m. 1-4d-1m
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WARNING ORDER. No. 1850.

In the Chancery Court of Jefferson county, Arkansas.
 Susan Hester, plaintiff, vs. Jesse Hester, defendant.
 The defendant, Jesse Hester is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of plaintiff, Susan Hester.
 Given under my hand and the seal of said court this 18th day of Dec. A. D., 1916. (SeaD F. M. REEVES, Clerk.
 o. E. REEVES, D. c.
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STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Hammettt Grocery Co will be held at it's offices Tuesday January 9, 1917, at 12 o'clock, (nooon) for the purpose of electing diredtors for the ensuing year and for any other lawful purpose.
 w. B. SANDERS, Secretary. Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. 2, 1916. 12-1-lnl
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STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock helder of the Sammon & Stone Mer- cantile company, will be held at the company's of:ce On Thursday, Janu- ary IS, 1917, tt o'clock, for the pur- pose Of electing directors for the en suing year and for he transaction Of such other business as may prop erly come before said meeting.
 k. H. SALMON,
 12-20-1rl. Secretary Treasurer
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The annual meeting of stoqkholders of the Riley Feed Mfg. Go. of Pine Bluff, Ark, will he held at the offices in the city of Pine Bluff on Wednes- day, January 10, 1917, at D. m., for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year and fer the transac- ton of such other business that may properly come before the said meet ing.
 H. V. BAHLAU, Secretary. Pine Bluff, Ark. Dec. 7, 1916. 1?-7-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
Cotton closed steady at an adVa
Liverpool Cotton.

Liverpool, Jan. 5.-Cotton-spo1 firm. Good middling. 1112d; mld- ding. 1O96d; low mi3dling, 1o.Sod Sales, 12,C00 bales; 300 for specula- tion and exrot. Receipts, l1,10o bales Futures steady.
 Januav. 1o I'd; Ian. Feb, 1o,77d; Feb. March. 1n.S0d; MaFcl -FplH 10. Sid; April May, 10.%6d; May-June 1O.SYd: June July, 10S7d; July-Au- gust 1o,SGd; Aug.-Sept., lo,6ld; sept Oct. 10.35i; Oct.-Nov., 10.2od; NOV Dec, 1012d; Dee. Jan, 10.07d.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
ROAD IMPROVEMENT DIST. NO. ,.
 (Tano RoadD

Notice is hereby given that Road Improvement District No. 5, CTamo RoadD tax for 1916, will be due and payable from January 1st to April 10th, 1917, and unless paid within said time a penalty of 25 per cent will attach.
 Under the law the collector has no authority to remit any penalty.
 k. H. WILLIAMS,
 Collector. Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. 13, 1916.
 12-14-1m
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WARNING ORDER. No. 54a0

In the Chancery Court of Jefferson County Arkansas.
 Emma Rockamore, plaintiff, vs Robert Rockamore, defendant. The defendant, Robeft Rockamore, # warned to appear in this dourt within thirty days and answer the complaint of plaintiff. Emma Rockamore.
 Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court this 5th day Of Janu- arY. A. D. 1917. (SeaD F. M. REEVES. Clcrk.
 s. r. VAULX, D. c. 1-6 13 20 ,27-2~3.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Consumers Ice anl Coal company. will oe held at the company's offida on Tuesday Janu- ary 3, 1917, from to f o'clock p. m., fer the purpose of eiecting directors for the ensuing year and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before said meet ing
 H. BRINGMAN, Secretary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
WARNING ORDER, No. 541S.

In the Chancery Court of Jefferson County. Arkansas.
 Amanda Holford, plaintiff, vs. w. F Holford. defendant.
 The defendant, w. F. Holford, is warned to appear in this court with in thirty days and answer the com plaint of plaintiff, Amanda Holford. Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court this 5th day of Jann- ary A. D. 1917. (SeaD r. NJ. REEVES. Clerk.
 s. F. VAULX, D. c. 1-5-13 20-27 2-3.
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NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Citizens Bank of Pine Bluff, Ark, will he held in their rooms III the city of Pine Bluff on Tuesday, January 3. 1917. from 10 to 12 a. m., for the purpose of cleo ting directors to serve for the ensu- ing year and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the said meeting.
 NJ. E. BLOOM, Cashier.
 Pine Bluff. Ark. Dec. :. 1916. 12-7-1m
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STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Bank Clerks Invest ment company will be held at the Taylor & dompany office, Jefferson hotel building, Pine Bluff, Ark, on Wednesday, January 10. 1917. at s o'clock D. m., for the purpose of cleo ting directors and the transaction of any other business that may proper ly come before said meeting.
 V. D. WEBB,
 Secretary and Treasurer. Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. ', 1916. 12-7-1'n
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
New Orleans Rice Market.

Now orleans. Jan. s-Both rough and clean ridH continued steady yes torday with quotations unchanged RcCeipts: Rough. 1,113 sacks; mil lcr's 772 sacks; clean, 1906 pockets Sales: Rough Blue Rose. 750 sacks: clean Honduras. 3,109 pockets; Ja pan 1,547 pockets; Blue Rose, 1862 pockets.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
LOCAL COTTON FIGURES.

The Pine Bluff Cotton Exchange yesterday posted the following sta tistics on local cotton conditions:
 Receipts to date 113,419 bales, as against S2,SS7 bales last year. Snip ments to date, 71,3o0 bales as against 43 2C7 bales last year. Stocks, 46,6GS bales, as aginst 43,S75 bales last yea.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
SVO(kHNLDERS' MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Hammett Grocery Co will be held at it's offides Tuesday January 9, 1917, at 12 o'clock (noon), for the purpose of electing directors for the ensuing year and for any ether lawful purpose.
 w. B. SANDERS, Secretary. Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. {, 1916. 12-1-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
New Orleans Spot Cotton.

New Orleans, Jan. Spot cotton steady; unchanged. Sales on the spot 520: to arrive, 1,150. Good ordinary 1563d; strict good ordinary, l6'l3c :;
 low middling. 1G.63c; strict low middling, 168Sc; middling. 17.l3c;
 strict middling, 17.32c; good middlln&s 1750c: strict good middling, l1loc. Rcceipts. 3,992; stock, 43O,111 bales.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06

Heartburn, Indigestion or distress of the stomach is instantly relieved by HERRINE. It forces the badly di- eested food out of the body and re- stores tone in the stomadh and bow els. Price soc. Sold by w. l.. De- woody & Go. cod
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
Wep'c,y Cotton Statistics.

Liverpool, Jan. o.-Weckly cotton statistics: ooo Total forwarded to mills, 109,0o0 bales; Ameridan, 90,000.
 Stock, S6S 1000: American, 692,00o. Imports, 161,0oo; American, 1"9oo"' Exports, STA bales,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
ROAD IMPROVEMENT DIST. NO. z

ROAD IMPROVEMENT DIST. NO. 2. Notice is hereby given that Road Improvement District No. 7, tax for 1916, will be due from January 1st to April 10th, 1917, and unless paid with in said time penalty of 25 per cent will attach.
 Under the law the collector has no authority to remit any penalty.
 R. H. WILLIAMS,
 Collector. Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. 13, 1916.
 12-14-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06

Lame back may como from o1c"- work, cold settled in the muscles of the back, or from disease In tho two former cases the right remedy is BALLARD'S SNOW lTNIMENT Ii should bc rubbed in thoroughly over
 tie affected part. the relief will be prompt and satisfactory. Price 25c, 50c and $10o per bottle. Sold by W. l.. DeWoody X Co. cod
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06

WANTED AT ONCE-BY COUPLE nc children, two or threc furnished rooms for light housekeeping; must be in desirable location. Address iP. H., care Graphic. 1-5 5t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
St. Louis iPraJUca.

St Louis, Jan. -Poultry-Hens. 14M tee: springs, Ice: turkeys, 25d: Qu"ks. Tie; geese, 13M16e.
 Butter anl eggs unchanged.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
St. J,oUis l,roiu.

St. Louis Jan. -Wheat-Higher Track: No. } red, $1.G5M2.00 No. 2 harl nominal
 Corn-Steady Track: No. ?, 97c; No ? white a7c.
 Oats-Steady. Track: No. 2 nomi- nal; Nc. 3 white. SIC.
 Ryc-Steady. No. nominal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06

At various periods of the Christian era the beginning of the year has been reckoned om the cay celebrating the birthday of Christ, December 25 his condeption March 9, and his rcsur- rection, Easter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
ROAD IMPROVEMENT DIST. NO. g.
 (Sulnhur Strings ROad)

(Su!phur Springs R0ad)
 Notice is hereby given that Road Improvement District No. 3, Sulphur Springs Road Tax for 1917, will be due from January 1st to April 10, 1917, and unless paid within said time a penalty of 25 per cent will attach. Under the law the collector has no authority to remit any penalty.
 E. H. WILLIAMS, l
 Collector. Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. IS, 1916.
 12-14-1m
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" .A N T hs D

WANTED-TWO NICELY FUR NISil. ed rooms. with conveniences :oY light housekeeping; on west side. P. o. Box 457. 1-5.Gt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06

Charles I.e Moyne, who appears in Selg Red Seal plays, served in the Boer war.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
< o R, 5 A l. K

Two nice new bungalows, close 10 paved street and 5 rect car; $500 cash 20 monthly payments. Price, $2,250 each.
 1918 Poplar St., rooms two-story residence; strictly modern; hardwood floors; large lot; one block of car line; 1-2 cash, balance monthly if de- sired. Price $3,G50.00.
 17 acres land, five miles from city, near DollarWay road; house, etc.; 8 acres clear. Terms, $700.00.
 Nice, well improved 80 acre farm, close to good pike, 1,250.00; can give terms.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06

FOR RENT-TWO ELEGANT CON- hectcd rooms, hall bath, front and pack porch, house situated 1.O7 West Fifth avenue. Good neighbor-
 hood. Address Will Delay, care |.
 -N' l.. A 1.4 1 7?
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06

FOR SALE-HOME MADE, HAND
 drawn, life time Cypress Shingles. Hard time prices. Phone 9532F2. R. N. Burks. 12~29-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06

Of the present stocks, 9,1S9 are under bill lading.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the National Bank of Ar kansas of Pine Bluff, Ark. will be held in the directors room of sac bank in the city of Pine Bluff on Tuesday, January g. 1916, between the hours of 10 a. III. and 12 (noon) for the purpose of electing directors to serve for the ensuing year and fol the transaction of such other bust ness as may properly come before tho said meeting.
 c. H. TRIPLETr, President.
 Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. I, 1916. 12-7-1n
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06

WANTED-POS!TION BY A YOUNG; man stenographer; student from Draughans Business college. Ad- dress Edwin Lucas, care Graphic or
 phone 115. 1-33~:s't
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
FOR SALE-H IC K Q R Y
 wood. Call 1O50. Pine
 Bluff Spoke Co. If

FOR SALE CHEAP-A FlVE-ROOM
 bungalow, with all modern con-
 veniences; right at car line. See James McMahon, at Graphic office.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
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REtE ESTATE AGENCY lOG PINE STREET PHONE S7l

10oS E. 9th, ) rooms, lights, gas, bath;
 close to schools and business sec
 ton - -------.----- $lS.00 701 E. End, ) rooms, lights and gas, 1920 ". 14th, ) rooms, strictly mod
 eTn, hot and cold Watcr-----$ $22. 50 901 ". 3rd, strictly modern bunga
 low - -.--- $24.O9 ll21 Oak, rooms, city water and
 gas - --------.---- --------- $10.00 712 Main, s rooms, close in, mod
 crn = -------- .------$3O .00 1921 State, rooms, modern, on
 paved street ----------$20 $20.00 1404 w. End, 10 rooms, modern -$20.00 1919 Olive, g rooms $25.O0 S25 Texas, 2 rooms, bath, lights and r1ccn in H1S 00
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06

Critics who have seen the Selis feature film. 'tThe Garden of Allah, pronounced it one of the most elab- crate photo dramas ever issued.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06

WANTE,D-EXPERI RIENCED STENO grapher. Apply FrOug store.
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
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FOR SALE-ONE 1916 MODEL SIN Cylinder 5-passenger car; has five good tires and has only been run 2,5o0 miles; will take a Ford car or horse and buggy as part ill set clement. Tom King, 917 Main St.. phone 1879. 166t
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Y OR R FIN T

foR RENT-F1VE ROOM MODERN Outage: S15 West Fourth avenue
 h. A. Ware 1-6-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06

FOR SALE-I BUY, SELL AND trade all kinds of real estate and lend money on improved farms and City property. Tell me your wants. Ihos. Smith, Justice of the Peace, over National Bank of Arkansas. Phones: Office, 537; residence, 20SS.
 12-29-2W
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FOR RENT = TWO FURNISHED rooms, near car line. In good neighbornood. 1909 ". 5th Ave.
 l-4-6t
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FOR SALE-FIFTY ACRES UNIM- proved land at Dexter, Ark, almost on Dollarway. Terms if desired. Address "A. H." care Graphic.
 12-13-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06

IOST-AN AUTO CRANK; BE tween Citizens bank and my store, Suitable reward for it's return. Fritz Miller, 612 East Sixth avenue.
 1-5 -Gt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06

FUR SALE-WE HAVE A MODERN
 cottage, six rooms and bath, near car line and paved street in good neighoorhood. which we can sell on easy payments. If you want home see or phone Hollis Real Estate Co., phones Nos. 2 and 112. u
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06
LOST AND FOUND.

Lo5T-o OFF OUR SERVICE GAR somewhere hetWeen sixth and Wal nut and our store. one 30X3la Rel Kelly Springfield Allo tube. Re
 ward if returned to Riley Auto Tire Co.,, 107 East Second avenue. .5-3t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-06

FOR SALE, CHEAP-THE WILLIAM Burke property, corner of Sixth avenue and Poplar street; good
 tltle guaranteed; will be sold on longtime and easy terms; part cash payment. l. J. Moore, 1216
 W. Second ave-; phone 4l6. 7-16-tf
Evening star., 1917-05-14
THREE ARE EXAMINED
FOR LICENSE TO PREACH

MI. ,nnearance of three theological
students from Howard University to
undergo tests necessary for license to
preach was the feature OF meeting
of the Presbytery of Washington held
this morning in the New York Avenue
PRESBYTERIAN Church. The candidates,
wbo were James w. Harrison, Daniel
A. Henry and Levi w. Davis, at the
conclusion of their appearance, were
referred to the presbytery's committee
on theology for further theological in
struction. and their examinations will
be completed at a time to be deter
mined later.
w. l. Campbell. moderator of the pres
hytery: Rev. w. A. Eisenbergf, Rev
Joseph T. Kelly and Rev. George O..
Little, a member of the Howard faculty.
Matters of routine and those pertain
ing to more or less obscure points in
church government and procedure oc-
cupied the earlier portion of the meet
ing, which was opened, with prayer by
Rev. r. A. Dawson. Rev. Henry S. But
ler was received by letter from the
Presbytery Of Chattanooga, Tenn, and
Rev. o. S. Gil1ingham and Elder Shaw
were appointed as a special committee
to examine Rev. l.. C. Wainwright, re-
Gently installed joint pastor of the
Idylwild and Vienna churches. the new
church name being the Irwin Memorial.
Rev. w. G. Hamilton was dismissed
to the Presbytery Of Southern Virginia.
Rev. D. NJ. Skellenger to that of Eliza
beth, N. J., while Lioentiate Earl L.
Douglas was dismissed by letter to the
Presbytery Of New York. The Chevy
Chase Church reported the accomplish
ment Of q substantial increase in the
salary OF It's pastor. Rev. Hubert Rex
johnson
Evening star., 1917-05-14
STEELS SHOW STRENGTH,
!. RAILS SLOW AND LOWER

NEW YORK. May 14.-The stock mar
Eet was narrow and slow during the en-
tire session. The immediate opening was
little firmer, followed by a reaction
fGir recoveries in the various steel shares
and weakness in the motors and rails
AT no time was there any activity in
the trading. Traders watched quotations
on Russian rubles closely and generally
confined their purchases to the various
steel stocks. on the theory that they
were the money makers of today
shipping shares were strong early but
reacted. as did Mexican Petroleum and
Ohio Cities Gas. until more or less i'm
portant declines seemed to be the order
of the day.
Steel common fuctuated between
115A and 116hs, as compared with Sat
urday's closing at 116. Lackawanna
Steel sold off from $50 to 81, and came
back to S51z. net gain of 81; Crucible
Steel advanced to 67ss. showing about the
best strength of the day. nearly .
points gain. Republic Iron and Steel
gained Il points.
The rails were slow from the opening
of the session. making small fractional
advances early, but losing larger frac-
tions as the session advanced. Union
Pacific lost Z, New York Central y and
and Ohio Y; New York Central i. and
other rails fractions. st. Paul was off
points. but recovered partially
The motors were l to points lower.
In the afternoon Steel common was
high at III. with but slight reaction
from the high.
Baldwin Locomotive, Crucible Steel
Industrial Alcohol and the shipping
shares featured in the late trading for
sharp advances extending to 2 points.
Even the rails We're affected by the
show of strength in the industrials, but
their advances were decidedly shaded
before the close.