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The Washington herald., 1918-02-17
new High RECORDS
REACHED IN MARKET
Stocks on New York Exchange Firm
with Prices Up.
BY BRoApAN WALL

New York, Feb. 16-Stocks opened
strong today and continued so
throughout the session. several maxi
ing new high records for the move
ment Prominent among the active
issues were american Sumatra. At
lanuc Gulf and West Indies. Marine
preferred. Great Northern Ore and
Sloss Sheffield. Buying was almost
entirely professional and was based
chiefly on the growing belief in early
peace.
The strike Of shipyard workmen
had no influence on the market, be-
cause Wall Street assumes there must
be valid reasons for the federation
with which the government is treat
ing the strikers.
Great Northern Active. :
Great Northern Ore has been active
the past few days, and today moved
up sharply. II II understood that
the company has in cash about half
the present market value Of the
stock. With open weather coming
and record movement Of ore q GER
tainty. there u no reason, why the
trustees should not increase the pay
ment. An increase to $50 a share
and perhaps a II expected by those
now buying the stock
In advancing more than four points.
sloss shenield simply responded TO
Its statement Of earnings. which
shows above 1T q share earned on
the stock In 1877.
Marine stocks were all strong and
the significant fact was that the
leading ones touched the prices nam
ed for them q week ago by the pool
managers Thls Is strong evidence
that their uplift has been purely
professional But the professionals
working In them are close to the
banking interest and undoubtedly
have good reason for their conf
dence.
Coal stocks Steady.
Coal stocks were steady but not
active. 1t Is expected that Pitts
burgh Coal common will get a divi-
dend next week. Pittsburgh and
West Virginia Is also making a re-
markable showing that justihes
dividend expectations. although
there Is nothing from the directors
to warrant the statement that any
will be forthcoming soon.
Leather stocks have been aocu-
mulated quietly for several weeks
and 1t would be no surprise to see
them take a leading part in the
market in the next few days.
American Hide and Leather pre-
ferred has book value materially
in excess Of its market price.
Motor stocks were neglected to-
day but the slight decline record
ed in General Motors came as a re-
suit of what the street calls poor
selling. The short interest in the
stock is about eliminated but earn
ings are sufficient to justify all that
has been done.
The actual bank statement today
showed a decrease in surplus re-
serves Of s60.O54. .OS0. an increase in
loans OF S6,14S.0O0 and a decrease in
net demand deposits of s96, 900.
The average statement showed a
Decrease Of sarplds reserves of s40e
s23.930. an increase in loans OF S3,e
04s,O00 and a decrease in net de-
mand deposits Of $2s.Ss2,o0o.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-17
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.

New Yort. Feb B.-Godnr rates on foreign
exchange:
Francs. demand, 5TZx; cables, Srox
Guiders. checks f3S; cables. Hk.
Lire. checks s6s: cables. So.
Rubles. checks, l5.oo; cable1 i35.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-17
Music And MUSICIANS
Church Of the Covenant.

At the Church OF the Covenant thif
afternoon the afternoon services VIII
be resumed at $50 O'Clock. the musis
being rendered by the Triple Quartet
and in the evening by the Eveninf
Choir Of 100 voices with douhIe
Quartet Both services are under thf
direction OF sydney Lloyd Wrightson.
with Harvey Murray at the organ.
The following are the musical nuInz
berS
AFTERNOON.
This Know" Cutter dncidentI
solo Mrs. DunwoodyD Tenor sclo
Stainless Soldier on the Wall" Dick
inson (Mr. Blacking) Eternal Light
OF Light" Brackett Incidental sole
Miss Craig) Weary OF Earth and
Laden with Ny Sim" Tczer On-
cidental solos Miss Craig. Mr. Back
ing and Mr.. WilsonD
EVENING. =
Organ prelude. reliEiose. seIbyt
Now when the DUsEy Shades ct
Night" Berwald; soprano solo. ''Godf
Love for His Children" Holman
CAirs Downs: Come unto Him Cun-
accompanied. Gounod: 20 Saviour II
the World" Goss; organ postluds,
~
At the first rehearsal Of the Elijah.
OF tire OratoElo Section OF washinsf
ton. forty-siN new members joiIsed
and as the night was q very bad one
this was n TCmarkable showing. Th4
brings the total OF the singers up 10
nearly 800 voices. An urgent and corr
dial invitation is extended to all slrfS<
ers in the city who are interested ID
the study OF the highest form OF
choral work 10 become members ~
any Of the rehearsals OF the section
which are held IN the chapel OF tfN
Church OF the Covenant every We'd
day evening. at $50 O'Clock There
are no dues. and the section Is IN
undenominational body OF singers. An
required OF a member is 20 havp
a good natural voice. 70 be regular IA
attendance and punctual at re-
hearsals. II is not necessary 20 read
music at sight All classes OF voicss
are required, but especially tenors snd
contraltos. A chorus OF at least 50
voices IL required for a work OF such
magnitude. Mr.. wrightson. the
musical director. asks for the loyals
support OF the old singers IN wasfsS
ington and for a ready response fro.s7
new coiners as all are welcome =
Camp Quartet Recital. -
The Camp Service Quartet. whose
personnel Is composed OF Mrs. w:
s. Cline, Mrs. r. n. Burgess. MLss
Marie de V. Knap. Miss Ann Tuohy
and Mrs Charles Salin, accompanying.
gave a second recital at Fort MYf.
last Friday. assisted by Mrs Dun
Lewis, violinist; Miss Miriam Dsrfa
ing. 'cellIst, and Miss Lucy Bricken-
stein. accompanying the stringed fh-'
struments. Owing 70 an attack ef
grip, Mrs. Clinics place In thequartet
was taken by Mrs Burgess, Mrs.,
Florence Pizzini taking the secoSd,
soprano part.
The quartet gave nine numbersf
three OF which were given with 'cello
obligato. Mrs. Lewis and Miss Larks'
ing PLAYED four numbers together.
and Miss Larking played four solos.
The program which was enthusissS
tlcaIly received. closed with rha
quartet and soldiers singing, Amer
lea" Miss Mary A. cryder was n
charge.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-17
Washington Stock Exchange.
SALES.

SALES.
Potomac Cons. S. S.om at IS, 500 at %.
81 .OoO at o. LOO at o. 900 at 80. 81 900 at
g, 900 at 90. s. 90 at s5
Washington Railway and Electric I'D. . at o.
Washington Gas, 10 at 55sS. J at 55S
After call:
Washington Railway and Electric Is. 5000 at
70
~
The Washington herald., 1918-02-17
COTTON MARKETS.

New York, Feb. is-Althoush business was
not active. the tone Of the cotton market was
strong today. Recent selrors were supposed 70
have been disappointed hy the failure of spot
pressure to develop. July led the ADVANCE
Good buying BY rrominent spot house and
~ the account = Southern mills eaused I'm
The Washington herald., 1918-02-17
EVENING.

Organ prelude. reliEIose. seIbyt
Now when the Dusky Shades ct
Night" Berwald; soprano solo. ''Godf
Love for His Children" Holman
CMrs. Downs; Come unto Him Cun.
accompanied, Gounod; 20 Saviour IL
the World" Goss; organ postluds
'Sortie," MetEler.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
Do This After You Eat
Hot Weather "Out of Fix" Stomachs
Easily Put Right

single unpleasant thought of what
may follow. EATONIC Tablets, good
tasting, quick acting, and absolutely
harmless, have already proven an IN
told blessing to thousands OF people
One or two EATONIC Tablets after
meals work wonders. They sweeten
and purify the stomach by neutraliz-
ing the trouble-making acids and gases
and stop the gripping pains of indiges-
ton and other stomach and bowel
disturbances.
And the best part of it is-you cam
be your own judge. Just try EATONlC~
Let your own stomach tell you the
truth. If you are not pleased then
they don't cost you one penny.
Druggists are amazed at the aston
ishing reports from EATONIC users
who have found EATONIC quick,
wonderful relief for stomach ailments.
So we tell you to get a large box Of
EATONIC from your druggist, whom
you know and can trust, and then
II EATONIC is not suited to your case,
return It to your druggist at once and geo
back your money. That's q fair, square
offer. Every person is urged to make tho
test. Let your own stomach tell you the
truth. So start using EATONIC today.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22

When hot weather comes, stomach
and bowel miseries begin. Strong,
sound stomachs as well as weak ones
are easily affected by the harmful
gases and acids so often produced in
Che things we eat and drink during
hot weather. Winter-Nature's ice
box, is gone-hot weather breeds
the poisonous germs that cause pto-
maine poison in all its many forms.
Every one knows that the after-eat-
ing nausea, belching, that wretched,
bloated, "lumpy" feeling, sour stom-
och, heartburn, food repeating, and
other forms of Indigestion and dys-
pepsia are far more frequent during
bot weather. 1t is the time when you
have to guard constantly against an
upset stomach and the many ills that
are always apt to follow. Then again
I'VE have the worlds war to win
with the change of diet and extra
work which means we must all care
fully guard our stomachs this year
keep ourselves fit and fine. y
"a marvellous relief and prevention
has been found for stomach sufferers,
which makes it possible for you to eat
the things you like best without
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
Gosh

Old Lady-Tut, tuti Do you know
what becomes of little boys who tell
fibS?
Willie Hibrow Jagged f1ve)-Oh, that
is an optional matter with the boys
parents. Some are foolishly threat
ened with eternal damnation; corporal
punishment is inflicted on some; 9TH
erS are incarcerated for short periods
of time in cellars, sheds and closets or
are Inundated by being put prema-
turely to bed. Others are subjected to
a course Of light mental gymnastics
containing a smattering child psychol-
ogy, psychopathy, psychomancy. often
times with an element Of alectryo-
nancy or dactyliomancy. After all, the
question is one Of a belief in or
against a personal devil. Personally,
T.
(But the good old lady was gasping
for breath.)
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22

is two minutes for the body of the let
ter and anywhere from fifteen minutes
to two hours trying to figure out who
made the hieroglyphics that stand for
a signature.
In these days Of economy it seems
wicked to waste so much time. Let
the stenographer type the signature in
full at the end Of the letter, leaving a
space below in which the author may
satisfy his taste for cubist or futurist
art.
Every man, even lawyer or SOL
der, has a right to sign his name as
he pleases. But the man who writes a
signature which none can copy--or
read-should at least furnish his
friends with key to the code he uses.
Business colleges please copy.-To-
rontO Telegram.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
Women to Give Up platinum.

Women possessing platinum mounted
5ewelry are being urged to have it
converted into War Savings stamps
and used for making war materials. A
special drive has been inaugurated to
increase the platinum supply for the
government by melting up Stacker
baubles of platinum. "Women have
gone without heat, without wheat,
without meat" said one of the leaders
Of the movement when telling Of her
plea to her sex to sacrifice their orna-
ments. "They have been asked to
economic on the materials in their
clothes and reduce the height Of their
shoes to save leather. Surely they
ought. not to find 1t hardship to 60
without platinum. There is shortage
Of platinum and it is only with great
difficulty that a sufficient quantity fol
actual needs is being obtained for the
government" Pittsburgh Dispatch.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
Positive Proof.

Two little boys stopped me on the
street one day and asked if wished
to buy a dog. The younger one held
puppy in his arms it looked like a
cross between a fox terrier and moth
ing at all.
"What do you want for the dog?'
asked.
TWENTY-FIVE CENTS" said the little
one.
"What kind of a dog is it?"
"It's collie"
"How do you know it's a collie?" ]
asked.
"The boy said So" pointing to the
other one. "He knows, because his
dog laid Chicago Tribune.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22

just congang himself his when the first relative from the
national capital put in
Washington by the
automobiles and
their folks had great
time
I'll bet this commanding officer doesn't know how the
is the
their relatives
they had determined that much the rest
hoped a
telephone, called their
and
notify friends Then they tackled the telephones again.
andto
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
Lives 200 Years +!

For more than 200 years, HARLEM, Oil,
the famous national remedy of Holland,
has been recognized as an infallible relief
from all forms of kidney and bladder dis
orders. It's very age is proof that it must
have unusual merit.
If you are troubled with pains or aches
in the back, feel tired in the morning,
headaches, indigestion, insomnia, painful
or too frequent passage of urine, irritation
or stone in the bladder, you will almost
certainly find relief in GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM Oil Capsules. This is the good
old remedy that has stood the. test for
hundreds Of years, prepared in the proper
quantity and convenient form to take.
It is imported direct from Holland lab
oratories, and you can get it at any
drug store. It is a standard, old-time
home remedy and needs no introduction.
Each capsule contains one dose of five
drops and is pleasant and easy to take;
They will quickly relieve those. stiffened
Joints, that backache, rheumatism, lum-
bago, sciatica, gall stones, gravel, brick
dust" etc. Your money promptly refund-
ed if they do not relieve you. But be sure
to get the genuine GOLD MEDAL brand.
In boxes, three sizes.-Adv.
A woman's missing sense of humor
has saved many a man from making
fool Of himself.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22

Of
bands like one for measure"
good times himself
Bet a flyer all right
flyer
lifted
the
lessness the a
We aIr
tcng Of people and things nothing
about this, worldly will be wearing wings.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22

WANTED BY the Government and BUSH
ness Men, young people who
desire to train for the battle fields of bus
mess and take advantage Of the splendid
opportunities now offered to boys and
girls who have a thorough commercial
education. Attend school that special
ICES in this work; for Information, write
the WINONA BUSINESS COLLEGE,
WINONA. MINNESOTA.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
Hurry-Up Call for Grandmothers.

A little boy, three years old, went to
his grandmother's home for a visit.
She didn't think too much pastry was
good for children. He asked for a
second piece of cake, but grandmother
said one piece was all that was good
for him.
do all grandmothers think thatT'
he asked He was told that they did,
and turning to his mother. he said
"Well, wish had four grandmothers
all here now"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22

nv homework. Ny baby when seven
months old weighed 10 pounds and ] feel
better than 1 have for long time. /
never had any medicine do me so
much good. Mrs. PEARL MOUNTAIN.
Mitchell, Ind.
Good health during maternity is q
most important factor to both mother
and child, and many letters have been
received byAthe Lydia E. Pinkham
Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass, telling OF
health restored during this trying period
by the use of Lydia E. Pinkham's vege-
table Compound. 0e
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22

uuIlLlR tIl0. tiIIl0 \
was lookingforward
to the coming of my
little one that ] am
recommending it to
other expe c t a n t
mothers. Be fore
taking it, somedays
I suffered with neu.
ralgia so badly that
] thought / could
not live, but after
taking three bottles
of Lydia E. Pin k
hams V e ge table
Compound I was en-
tirely relieved of
neuralgia, l had
gained in strength
and was able to go
around and do all
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22

fall the window
The
now welou the river
bridge
holding
that the captain merely trying to get you
of the
the through
slide back bridge
It's q fveminute ride.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
May Restore Canals.

China, in its pressing need for trans
portation facilities, is considering the
restoration Of its old-time system of
canals, of which there were at one
tine 10000 miles within the empire.
Centuries before the Christian era the
great rivers Of the celestial empire
were diverted from their natural
courses to form these ancient water
ways.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22

war camp community service is in
charge and the navy yard band pro-
vides the music. Clergy1hen from all
denominations make addresses, while
the congregation, drawn from every
state and all ages and conditions of
war workers, constitutes the choir.
These outdoor services offer many
amusing incidents. Prayerful posture
with Bonded head disappears when
the birdmen cut capers in the sky di-
rectly over the preacher. The drone
of the hinlane browns the minister's
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22

Aluminium has been suggested as a
substitute for copper in transformer
windings. Dealing with heat dissipa-
ton, temperature rise. comparative
costs of the different materials and
other important factors. it appears
that the advantages are still with cop
per. however.-Scientific American.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22

SIOpptu III UnIUH SUdtIU1, II1u tHe
train go through to Laurel, and there
rest.
1t was an all-day wait, too. The
boys felt pretty much cut up about
being deprived of the opportunity OF
seeing their folks, but, of course, they
said nothing.
They just did something. Nobody
can get ahead of American soldiers
not even the commanding officer!
The major or colonel, or whatever
rank no was T have forgotten, was
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
ws+cb your slein Imnrove

On rising and retiring gently smear
the face with Cuticura Ointment. Wash
off Ointment in five minutes with Gu
ticura Soap and hot water. For free
sample address "Cuticura, Dept. <,
Boston" At druggists and by mail.
Soap %, Ointment % and 50.-Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22

Only one passenger kept his place.
He was fat man with two chins and
the symptoms of third. He just sat
there and smiled complacently as if
the only thought he had in this world
was of the good breakfast he had
eaten and the good dinner that was
to come.
You will have your thoughts And
if you are woman you are bound
to put them in words, which accounts
for one market-basket lady saying to
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22

homey scawl ingenious phrase asking
oracu advi
couldn't understand the
things him.
written by mddeaged man who sup
regulations
Welbom
him whether favorable time order
afa
tons contributions protesting with German
be a an Americ other
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22

he's nghted
SELF exhoraions.
Sunday afternoons was repeatedly
probably because the social
Pretty heads resting
that picnic
nersd isplace behavior.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22

information in the provost marshal
generals office the role of adviser and
confidante to the men whose fate her
cropping hands decided when she
plucSed their numbers.
Having been referred to by Wash
ington correspondents as knowing
more of the draft regulations than
any one in the draft Office personnel,
queries are sent to her instead of to
official heads. Her mail increases each
day, including everything from re-
quests to get the sender out of Jail
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
Tynewritten SIGNATURES.

In these days of typewriter letters
and equally typewriter official docu-
ments the. writing by hand is becoming
q lost art.
Average Of time for reading letters
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
Many Draftees Seek Advice From "Major" Billie

cINCE Welbon
of
had to add her duties chief Of
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
Ride on Drawspan Recommended as Novel Thrill

rides apane tanks batehps automobiles
Robert
mild thrill Tilerts craft the draw
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
Makinq Guncotton Safe.

Guncotton, properly made and COM
pletely purified from "free" or uncom-
bined acid, is not liable to spontaneous
combustion. Such guncotton kept for
many years, shows no tendency to
chemical change, however gradual.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
How the "Boys" Outwitted the Commanding Officer

Laurel Md morning not SO long ago. On
commanding
beeged by thousands OF relatives they
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22

No man who spends his time playing
chess need hope to butt into the fren-
zied f1nancier class.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
MOTHERS
TO BE.
Should Read Mrs. Monyhan's
Letter Published by
Her Permission.

I Mitchell, Ind.-"Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound helped line so much
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
Women Passengers Had Misjudged the Fat Mar

car the grinding that the
and last poed her
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22

span of the Highway bridge. He Is
the senior operator and vessels which
have to wait for the draw have to
wait on Tillert. He doesn't keep
them waiting very long.
There is a tremendous toot,
great grinding and the draw begins to
operate. You are standing talking to
the captain, when you feel the iron
bar against which you were easily
leaning begin to revolve. 1t revolves
calmly, pleasantly, brushing you aside,
as it were. But when you feel it re-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22
Outdoor Church Services Popular at Capital

VIZ Observation-Disclosures latest churchgong out of DOORS
at five until October The district
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22

Invisible patches ought to be used
In fixing UP Quarrels.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1918-08-22

In times of peace girls prepare the
trousseau.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1918-02-27
COMM MERGE BOARD
HELD GOOD MEETING
Duncan Kerr Applauded - Board
Favors Revision of Charter

Duncan Kerr was given hearty
applause and responded again and
again to encores at the board of COM
merce luncheon Tuesday night. He
was accompanied at the piano by w.
B. Reed. At the conclusion Of the
luncheon hour Mr.. Kerr was highly
complimented.
The luncheon was served under the
management of |. L. Hubbell as a
demonstration of what he could do for
twenty-five cents. AS helpers Mr.
Hubbell enlisted the services of Brin-
ton F. Hall, Homer r. Unger, w. S.
Lambertson, H. j. Leonard, Fred L.
Warner, w. L. Cusser and others. Ev-
erything was highly satisfactory.
During the business session, besides
discussing the charter revision, the
members went on record as favoring
the revision. Money was voted to
pay the expense of the special COM
mittee that went to Lansing on the
depot proposition two weeks ago. A
unanimous vote was also taken to ex-
tend the farmers surrounding Belding
the courtesy of the opera house in
which to held their meeting Friday of
this week. The meeting is being held
by the farmers in an effort to organ
ize a cooperative market. III. r.
Unger was named chairman of the
next supper brigade.