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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-02


CHICAGO, Feb. 2.-Trade in wheat was
restricted today. pending further develop
ments in the crisis in the relations between
the United States and Germany. Ehe tone
of the market was irregular and the feeling
at the end was nervous.
New crop deliveries. after scoring de-
cided improvement as the result of sensa-
tional situation west of the Missouri River.
sold off from the top under a renewal OF
the liquidation, but closed above yesterday 8
final prices. 1t has been extremely cold IN
the section of the belt mentioned, with high
winds, and it is believed that poorly seeded
crops in much of that area will suffer
greatly.
Although May got above yesterdays close
at one time it was under pressure and
finished weaker, but above the bottom.
The high on May was $l.64la, the low
S159TS and the close $1.61 to $1.60A,
compared with S1.63A, Yesterdays last
price July, after selling as low as $1.41 ",
moved up to $1.45, closing at S1.43as %
Slabs, against $1.41B at the end yes
terday September, after touching $1.32,
or a below yesterdays close, moved up
to $1.35. closing at S1,33S 9$1.33%.
The Modern Miller said that there Is de-
ficiency of moisture in virtually the entire
Kansas wheat territory, creating an un-
favorable condition. There are only isolated
cases where the examination of the roots
show the same to be dried up. There is no
snow covering throughout the major portion
of the winter wheat belt with temperatures
as low at 10 degrees below zero.
Exports of wheat and flour from the
United States for the week were 6,603, ,276
bushels, against 10,567,676 bushels a year
ago; since July l they amount to 220,439.-
446 bushels compared with 256,323,30
bushels in the previous season. Exports
from Argentina for the week were 1721,0 900
bushels; the visible supply there is 100000
bushels.
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BONDS
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK. Feb. 2.--The foreign ex-
change market was virtually at standstill
today and quotations accordingly were en-
tirely nominal Sterling and guilders
showed the only changes from Thursday
night, a slight shading. Vienna was a lit
lie better than the extreme low record and
lire held at the low established yesterday
Quotations were;
Demand sterling 4.75&, cables 4.76 7-16
slxty-day bills nomlnally 4.72h, ninety day
bills 4.70h
Franc cables 5.s3h. checks 5.s4%.
Reichsmark cables GIN, checks 67h.
Lire cables 1928. checks 7sO.
Swiss cables 6.00Ia. checks Sol n.
Vienna cables 1888 checks 1898.
Stockholm cables 1885, checks 1855.
Pesetas cables 21s6, checks 212O.
Guilder cables 40 1916. checks 4O%.
Ruble cables 1885. checks 1926
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Manufactured Articles Sent Abroad
Doubled in Value in 1916

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2. - -American
manufactures sent abroad last year were
double in value those of 1915. Manufac-
lures ready for consumption were valued
at 25,6S6,20S the Commerce Depart
ment announced yesterday, compared with
s1,315, ,1O5,552 in 1915 They formed more
than half of the years increase in exports,
which aggregated s5,42i,269,lC:. against
$3493, $780, ,532 in 1915.
Crude materials for use in manufacturing
exported amounted to $719,760.977, an in
crease of $152, 900 900 over 1915; foodstuffs
in crude condition and food animals were
valued at $42l .279,570, a decrease of $39,-
500 900; foodstuffs partly or wholly manu-
factured totaled S64S,059,S13, an increase
of $97 500 900, and manufactures for further
use in manufacturing were valued at S912,-
2O2,629, an increase of $436, 100000
Horses exported were valued at Cj2.-
752,S26 and mules at $2S,009,O48.
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NEW YORK. Feb. 2.

the influence
and this buying
during the 1t at all however that the financial interests
action TO be
the incentive for
of
and the other reports
afternoon causing
from established
after the declaration
of the the dividend
American Beet
fromS
o
the lroa issues
had publication of the unfaVo
dropped
of the other leading railroad stocks
market with the AngoFrenc
which dropped
O
heavyr ehectng gdecine n he
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-02
ISSUES ON CURB ADVANCE
ON PROSPECTS OF BIG U. S. ORDER
NEW YORK, Feb. 2.

unsettled the Oh
bill introduced
to with
time rose from
another strong feature advancing
generally lower prices
which opened at S rallied
to
1874 to l43s Sinclair oh so al 90
11la Royal Dutch sod at oo
to
accumulation and advanced from 4
10
ecOrd of
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solvay Pays Special Dividend

SYRACUSE, Feb. 2.-The solvay Com
pany declared regular quarterly dividend OF
per cent and an extra dividend Of a
per cent, payable February 20 to stoclr 81
record February 8. Also a special diyidand
of 20 per cent, payable April 16 to stock ~
record March /. stockholders will vote on
increase Of capital from $4,000. OOO ~
$4,000, 600 February ~. OF the Increased
capital $2,OOO,O0O is TO be offered to share
holders on the basis Of 20 per cent Of hold
ings March 2.
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STANDARD OIL STOCKS
MoNEY-LENDING RATES

NEW YORK-The advance in quotations
for money today must be considered very
moderate and due more to technical eonsid-
erations than to any dlmunition in the
available supply OF funds or to any ur-
gency In the borrowing demand.
The current 3h per cent trading figure
for hye months on good, mixed Stock Elk
change collateral is 1 per cent higher than
I'm the corresponding week of 1915 and for
six months is u cent higher The present
rates show even less advance over 1918
and about correspond with the level OF 1914.
can money opened at per cent for lend
ing and renewing.
PHILADELPHIA - Call. 3ls per cent.
Time, 3Ia Q41a per cent. Commercial three
10 six months, 3h Q41a per cent
LoNDoN-Money on call was az per
cent today unchanged. The rate OF dis
Count IN the open market for short and
three months bills was S@5b per cent.
unchanged
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LIVE STOCK QUOTATIONS

CHICAGO, Feb 2,--HoGs-Re Is. 600
ssss hs seSs esn'S S.av a1sf SS
iiSO rough hsss ga s. ss II eo lIsss
sssas bsssss cows s- ana eslsSs elEs.
fssees ;sS g.. IS .So5 esIyss, 81 clg 80 '''''
rs,ss ara Sssss's ssse'gi GgS eiia % s6
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Liverpool Cotton

LIVERPOOL, Feb Spot cotton was
quiet today and prices were 40 points
lower on the basis of 10.33d for mid-uplard.
The sales aggregated 1000 bales, including
5000 bales. American. The imports were
1000 bales, all American. The market for
futures closed quiet at a net decline of Asa
so points.
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DIVIDENDS DECLARED

]. c. White & Co. Ipc.. regular quarterly OF
& WR.s sR q as regular
auarfery of ~ per cent on the preferred stock.
n u. White Engineering Corporation. regular
aunrierly Of IA ptr cent on the preferred stock.
STANDARD oil Of New York. regular qunrlefly
ssF % s5 s:ss2' skius 49, - Q sss5Iss' zsisssz
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-02
BAR SILVER
January Failures Below Last Year

NEW YORK. Feb. 2.-There were 1858
failures reported to Bradstreet's for Janu-
AIRY. an increase OF 16 per cent over De-
cember. and the largest recorded since
March, put ls.4 per cent less than January
year ago and 81 per cent smaller than
January. 1915. The liabilities amounted to
s2sso9,sO2, an increase of Sc per cent over
= year ago.
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Rect Sugar Declares Extra

NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-The American Beet
Sugar Company declared an extra dividend
of $12 share on the common stock. The
regular rate on the common was raised
from So to IS a share and the regular quar-
terly dividend of $3.50 on the preferred was
also declared.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-02

LANCASTER, Feb. 2-Plans are being
made for the repairing and early operation
of the Vesta Furnace by e. j. Lavino &
Co, of Philadelphia. This concern bought
the furnace yesterday.
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NEW YORK BUTTER AND EGGS

NEW YORK Feb, 2.--BUTTER-Receip,s
4s@4s1 p; extras 42@ az G: nrits 81 q 3iiInss
EGqs-k -keesipis. 42so cases. Esclted. s.,...
~ 9 tys; extffs nFst.. 4lh 4se; arrts 4o1I a
49, aseQnqs. ~ q SOC; storage nrsia. llo, eae ~
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Champion Copper Pays $6.4O Share

BOSTON, Feb. 2.-The directors of the
Champion Copper Company have declared
a dividend Of $64O share, making S93.6O'
since February 21, 1915, when payments
were resumed. The previous payment of
S640 Vas made on December 4, 1915
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-02
BANK cLEARINGs
Chicago Phone Company to Expand

CHICAGO, Feb. 2.--The stockholders Of
the Chicago Telephone Company. at the
annucl meeting on Februar. "a. WIN vote
on increauing the authorized capital from
61o.ooo 900 20 10000. 900.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-02
NEW YORK CoFFEE MARKET

NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-The coffee market
was more settled at the opening this morn
ing although trading was quiet. First prices
were points lower, with sales about $500
bags on the opening call.
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FINANCIAL NEWS
MARKET TONE IN WALL STREET
is UNCERTAIN THROUGHOUT DAY
Financial Interests Waiting for Administration to Act
Rumors of Sinking of American Vessels Used
to Depress Prices Late in Afternoon
High Points in Toduu's Financial NerOs

Stocks IN Wal street sto~ed uncertain tone Throughout day. Good
reports sinking of American Us heard the street Wheat
Another Several declared
didnds Keystone Telephone og stock be ertendd
than S2SOOOOOO Increment IN week
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-02

NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-Fine granulated
sugar remained unchanged today at 6.75c
The last sale OF spot Cuban raws was at
4.89c unchanged.
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RAILROAD EARNINGS
Ship Co. Pays on Back Dividends

MONTREAL. Feb. 2,--Dlrectors OF the
Canada Steamship Line declared a dividend
OF per cent on the preferred stock, on
account Of arrears amounting 70 lsk yer
cent. p.ylafne y payable March 1
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COTTON DROPS FAR
AFTER BETTER START
Prices Go Off 45 to So Points
After Call-Change to Re-
main Open

COTTON BELT WEATHER CONDITIONS
NEW YORK. Feb, a. Much colder
of the cotton belt this morning.
There was .O2 inch OF Precipitation at
and Augusta; Is inch Mt Charleston; .44
inch at JacksOnvilIei 1.04 inches at Thomas
VILE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-02
WHEAT IS AWAITING
WASHINGTON ANSWER
Trading Restricted, With Prices
1rregular-Market Ends
Nervous

CHICAGO, Feb. 1.-The western weather
forecast Indicates fair and continued cold
today and tomorrow fair with slowly rising
temperatures.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-02

Sears, Roebuck & Co. sales in January
were $13,1S3,S12. an increase of $3,633,561,
or 3S per cent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-02

The stockholders of the City Insurance
Company of Pennsylvania will meet March
&c in Pittsburgh to vote upon proposed in
crease in capital from 100000 to $500, OOO
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-02
BIG GAIN IN EXPORTS

fEN dividend-GOodrich. l CASTOR William.
Wigmore, ]; Consolidated Coal of Maryland
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-02

The Central Indiana Gas Company re-
ports gross earnings for the calendar year
1916 Of s962,465, net S269,576 and a bal
ance, after charges, of $150,S76.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-10-05
LIEUTENANT WHEELER
SUFFERS FROM WOUND
Marion Man Hurt Serving as Officer
In British Artiilery-Mother Gets
News

News was received in Columbia last
night that Mrs. a. Wheeler of Mar
rion was l receipt on Saturday of
cablegram from England, stating
that her son, Edward B. Wheeler, Sec
ond lieutenant Royal Field Artillery,
British Army, had been "wo3ndea aod
gasse9" Lieutenant Wheeler attend
ed Annapolis and was in France as
alnayal attache Of the American enl-
bassy, from which he enlisted in the
British artillery, and was Immediate
ly appointed second lieutenant. He
is a nephew Of DR.. Rupert Blue, sur
geon of the C}lited States public
health service, and Capt Victor Blue,
Z. S. N. He is also a brother Of Maj.
J Abrey Wheeler of Marion, recently
appointed to the ordnance depart
ment Of the South Carolina National
Guard, and who is now preparing to
go to Frazca
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-10-05
PROVED BEST AND GAVE
THE QUICKEST HELP
Mrs. Sullivan Is Convinced OF Its Su-
periority
GLADLY GIVES DETAILS
Greenville Woman Says She Had Sc
Much to Endure For Long While
Eut Finally Won

"Of all the medicices I have evee
taken for the troubles | had, Tanlac
proved the hest and gave me the
quickest relief" declared Mrs, Jennie
Sullivan, of No. Is Van ST., Green
vile, in a statemeLt she gave May
seth. when | began taking Tanlac
l had suffered for years with indi-
gestion. With this trouble l had had
nervous attacks anu my breath was
so short l would pant for hours as a
person who had been running. !
had to be very careful OF what I ate,
for everything I ate hurt me, more
or less. I nearly always lad head
ache and I never felt well.
"The Tanlac quickly ended thai
shortness of breath, though, and my
stomach soon was strengthened an,
corrected so I ate heartily and was
not troubled with indigestion. Those
headaches were relieved and my
whole system was regulated and
strengthened. I am glad to recon-
me-d Tanlac."
Tanlac. the master medicine is sold
by:
Glider E. Weeks, Newberry, 8. c..
nr " n. Holloway. Chappells, g. c.,
Little Mountain Drug Co.. Little
Mountain. s. G., The Settler Company.
Ponaria, s. c.. Prosperity Drug Co.,
Prosperity. 5. c.. Whitmire Pharm-
acy, Whitmire. S. C.-Ady.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-10-05

which because Of their concentrated
nutritive value, must be sent abroad
and more Of other foods OF which
there is abundance.
The foods that must be saved are
wheat, beef. pork, dairy products and
sugar; those that should be used gen.
erously are fish, poultry, vegetables
and all cereals, except wheat"
D. R. Coker, State food administra-
tor, has already issued an appeal to
the people of the State to observe a
wheatless and meatless day one day a
week. The South Carolina corn crop
is the largest in the history Of the
State and the people are bel urgel
to use more corn products in order
that tie wheat supply may be con-
served
South Carolinians who wish to
serve their country in this crisis
should volunteer their services to the
county chairmen in the food pledge
campaign.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-10-05
REPRESENTATION
OF THE ELECTORS

Columbia, Oct Under the con-
stitution Of 1895, which provides for
the enrolment of every elector once
ir ten years, a complete re-registra-
ton of the electors Of South Carolina
will be necessary next year. The leg
islature Of 1917 passed an act which
requires that the boards Of registra-
ton shall make up their rolls Of the
qualified electors during the yeor 1918
in alphabetical order. and Secretary
of State W. Banks Dove. today re-
ouested Clerk walker, Of the joi
legislative committee on printing, to
advertise for bids for furnishing the
necessary books.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-10-05
A NEW FLAG FOB
STATE CAPITOL

Columbia, Oct. 1.-The State cap
itol is to have new flag. he Rem
nant Of what one was flag, which
now flies from the capitol dome, is to
be hauled down and the stars and
stripes will dnce again float over the
building, not N tatters, but proudly
with all IT'S stripes of white and red,
and with all the stars-a real, sure
enough United States flag And na
longer will the stranger within CO.
lumbia's gates ask in what engage
ment the flag was battle SCARED, and
the native be forced sadly to reply
that the flag was never in battle, but
that the Palmetto State is too poor to
buy flag.
Secretary OF State W. Banks Dove,
went up the street this morning and
took upon himself the responsibility
Of ordering two real flags, Is by rs,
and they are expected to come in real
soon. There is no money to pay for
them. but claim will be filed with
the next legislature, which will most
certainly pass it,
Some days ago the sad condition
OF the present flag was called atten-
tion to in this correspondence, and
some people seemed to think that 1t was
done in a facetious manner. such was
not the case. It was in all seriousness
that the fact was lamented that South
Caroline, patriotic and loyal in this
war emergency, was flying from her
State capitol rfmrant that was well
nigh desecration Of the flag. But
now, instead Of lamentation, the peo-
pie may rejoice For while the State
has not yet flag, she soon Will have
two-borght on credit, it Is true, but,
nevertheless, bought. And surely
there will he none who will begrudge
the approval Of this claim by the ge1@
eral assembly, in the millions of dol
lars which that body will appropriate
for various purposes-for none can
gain-say the fact that strings do hog
adorn the flag staff Of a State capitol
building, and that the flag was badly
neededaeede
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-10-05
PLANS TO EXTEND
PRESIDENTS POWER
Senator Lewis Proposes Bill to Give
Free Rein During Recess OF Con-
gresS

Washington, Oct. 1.-After call
at the White House today, Senator
Lewis, said he would propose pas
sage Of bill giving the President
full power tc do anything during tae
forthcoming recess OF congress that
may be called for by any sudden
emergency.
81 told the Presidect," said the
Senator, that we could get the war
revenue bill passed finally this week,
pass the soldiers insurance bill next
week and adjourn by the end of the
folloWir g week. The President is
anxious that the insurance bill pass,
that the families of the soldier can
have security and the soldiers have
peace of mind
The Choice of Wisdom
Il think it would be wisdom for
Congress to pass law giving the
L OOioCuL lulI po W QC duy
during the recess of Congress thai
may be called for by any sudden
emergency whether from internation-
al complication or by home-fxing Of
commodities for war necessities. This
would prevent calling Congress be-
fore the regular December meeting,
and also give immediate legality %
ary action, however unexpected.
"The President expressed himself
as deeply appreciative of the gener-
Gus course Of Congress toward him,
particularly in its refusal to hamper
MIN in any Of his legislative functions
or Of intruding party opposition. or
personal politics against necessary
measures. The President is satisfied
with our war situation and our read
mess for action, and has full conf
dence in American success every
where"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-10-05
ANNUAL STATE FAIR OCT. 2s.23

Columbia, Sept 22-The finishing
touches are being put upon the ar
rangements for the 49th annual state
fair, to be held here October % to %
The attractive premium list was re-
Gently issued, and reports received
from throughout the state as to the
exhibits which will be staged, assure
that the displays will be up to the
usual high standards, and the added
attraction OF Camp Jackson, with its
several thousand South Carolina SOL
diers ard thousands from other stat
es, promises to increase the usual
fair week crowds. Many people are
expected to take advantage Of the
nnnortupity to come to Columbia to
see relatives and friends among the
~nldiers, as we'll as to enjoy this great
onr"al reunion of the people Of the
tate.
There will be senarata entra CO
''''s wear for automobiles. and
ranking place set aside for them.
"n-e they nav be checked. which
2'ill relieve the congestion on the
grounds and danger to both pedes-
trians ard motorists.
The field crop department will he
among the most noteworthy.
Upon request Clemson College has
consented to aid the society in max
i:g this department representative Of
the agricultural resources &C the
states, and all farmers are urged TO
lend their aid, to send samples OF
their produce and to take an active
interest in making this department
the best OF the South Carolina State
fair
Exhibits for this department may
be shipped to the secretary state fair,
Columbia, S. c., by freight; prepay
the charges and send bill Of leding
to the secretary for his official stamp.
At the close of the fair, these exhib-
it's will be returned free and all prem
iums they may have taken for the ex-
hibitor to attend the fair to exhibit
in this department.
Prof. H. W. Barre, director OF
Clemson experimental station, to-
gether with all the associate profes'
sors, have solicited exhibits during
the year, and will devote their ener-
gies in arrar ging the exhibits in q
systematic and educational manner
for the fair
Clemson college will also have a
large exhibit, but nothing from the
college will be in competition with
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-10-05

scr,stiny OF the primary act; the at
: Sopey generals Office has found no
authority for openiog the enrolment
Ebeoks for a special election, and has
$50 ruled When the primary was in
Tun swing during last year, the proof
which was presented to the bitterly
partisan State Democratic executive
committee, and which was refused
consideration by them, shows that the
, result of the primary as declared did
> xaot express the choice of the people
y because, just as certain as the cleo
1 aion was held, this proof shows that
The reform factidn had the majority
~~u the votes in that primary and that
Blease was the choice Of the people
For governor In. that election.
Prior to the enactment of the prl-
mary law, which has worked the pres
sent oppression in Greenwood county
@zsad elsewhere, Goyernor Blease, in
special message to the general assem-
bly,, opposed this law and warned
against the very thing which has
come to pass, At that time he said
- aNow, gentlemen, in the words o.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-10-05

Free gates from $50 until 1880 p.
m. Midway open and free attraction
given each evening.
J1mates Of vehicles must pay for
personal admission. All special rail-
road tickets will have coupons, which
will admit purchaser to grounds,
provided the coupon Is not detached
from the ticket.