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New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
Owners Can Junk" Road
Rail Administration Not to In
terfere With Colorado
Midland

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.-The United
States government will not prevent
owners of the Colorado Midland Rail-
road from junking that line through
a receivers sale of equ pment, Coy
crnor Gunter and the Colorado utlii,,
ties Commission have been informed
by John Barton Payne. general coun-
sci for the railroad administration.
The road, 355 miles long, was pur,,
chased recently for s1,400,oo0, and
$500, 900 was spent on equipment
When the government took over the
railroads the new owners asked LOT
$500. 900 year compensation. AS the
road was not profitable the ralinoao
administration offered only $1OO,ooo; II
is said. This was refused, and be-
cause of the high price OF steel, IRON
and railroad equipment the owners
now propose to sell the property on
August 5. for junk, believing that they
can realize. more money. Governor
Gunter and Representative Taylor
asked the railroad administration to
take the property and operate It, leav-
ing compensation for the courts to
settle.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
Dividends
Regular Declarations

American Radiator Company.-Quarterly
dividend of 3 per cent on the common stock,
ord September 81 The regular quarterly
dividend of p per cent on the preferred
stock was also declared. payable August Is
to stockholders of record August Z.
Bank of Hamilton..Quarterly dividend of
per cent. payable September 3 to stock
holders of record August "a
Bank of Hochelaga.- dividend
of 214 per cent payable September 1 to
stockholders of record August rs.
Cuba Cane Sugar Company.-Quarterly
dividend of Sl.75 per share on the preferred
stock. payable October l to stockholders of
record September ID
Esmond Mills.--A dividend of 3 per cent
on the common stock, payable August Is to
stockholders Of record August 10.
First National Copper Company.-Dividend
of Is cents per share. payable August 26 to
stockholders Of record August 5
Jefferson Clinchheld Coal & Iron Com
pany.-Semi-annua dividend of 2l2 per cent
on the preferred stock. payable August Is to
stockholders of record August II.
Plymouth Rubber Company-Quarterly
dividend of SITS per share. payable Sep
tember . to stockholders Of record Au-
gust 26.
Porto Rican- American Tobacco Company
Dividend of 3 per cent in scrip, payable
September 5 to stockholders of record Au-
gust Is.
Silversmiths Company.-Quarterly divi-
dend of ~ per cent on the preferred stock,
payable August 10 to stockholders of record
August g.
Standard Oil Company of New York.
Quarterly dividend of SO per share. payable
September Is to stockholders OF record Au-
gust %.
J. G. White & Co., Inc.-Quarterly divi-
dend of l y per cent on the preferred stock,
payable August 10.
j. G. White Engineering Corporation.
Quarterly dividend of IL. per cent on the
preferred stock. payable August 81 to stock
holders of record August 15
j. G. White Management Corporation.
Quarterly dividend of Ia per cent on the
preferred stock, payable August 81 to stock
holders of record August 10.
American Beet Sugar Company.-Quarte
ly dividend of y per cent on the preferred
stock, payable October . to stockholders Of
record September IA.
Manat Sugar Company.-Quarte divi
dend of 2l2 per cent on the common stock,
payable September : to stockholders of
ord August 15
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
Record of Stock and Bond Averages
On The Associated Pressl


yesterday although trading
further
differences with Director respecting
contract
distinctly hearening without
the political
aspects the of financial
cooperate with its allies in
Dealings dwndled than the
The
strength of Liberty 31a which touched
year
General Motors often the
loss
Alcohol, Oils Marine Baldwin
Tobacco Products Anaconda Copper Fertilizers
specialt
"a points low for the
cancelled
Telephone bonds heavy
United States Steel almost point higher at its
other leaders
general bond list lower nrnationas
enc call
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
E: Conn mn Oditie 8 ::
| nd II S tria
Cotton

The effects of Thursdays bullish
government report were still apparent
in yesterdays cotton market, which ad-
vanced from 66 to 70 points on new
crop positions and f34 points on Au-
gust, the latter rejecting a small COW
ering movement with very little for
sale. Losing a small part of its ad-
vance in the late afternoon through
realizing sales and offerings from spot
houses and Japanese interests, the mar
ket closed steady at SO to ia points
net advance, August showing the most
strength.
Importance was attached to the con-
tinued dry weather over the Southwest,
as it means deterioration since the
government report was compiled week
ago, and also to conditions in the East
tern belt, owing to a probable spread
Of boil weevil as a result of continued
showery weather in the last few weeks.
The market opened irregular and
from points lower to IL higher. Open
ing prices proved to be about lowest
Of the day, as there was renewal of
local and outside support, notably Liv
erpool, the South, Wall Street and Ja-
pancsc interests, but no trade demand,
which was rather surprising in view of
the indications that previous high crop
promise must now be greatly modified.
Spinners appear to be waiting to see
how the report would affect Southern
spot markets and the marketing of the
new crop, which has already commenced
on a rather liberal scale. 1t was the
view held by bulls that there would be
general tightening-up of offerings
from first hands as a result of the re-
port, for farmers have already shown
dissatisfaction with the price and
seemed to be fairly we'll situated to
hold their cotton. having grown suff-
cient oodstutfs to supply most of their
requirements.
The Liverpool market was generally
firm throughout the day and seemed to
be more impressed with the crop situa-
-tion than were spinners. In the fore
casts for Friday and Saturday con-
tinued drouth was indicated over the
Southwest and continued showers over
the Eastern belt. While the season has
thus far been bare of exports of cot
ton, larger movement is anticipated
curing the month owing to the allot-
rlents provided, which furnished room
for the shipment of 125,o00 and 100000
bales There was a sharp advance in
some of the Southern spot markets,
amounting to from 80 to so points in
the Southwest. At Temple, Texas, the
receipts of the new cotton are said to
be rapidly increasing and to be bring
ing an average price of 25 a c. Houston
was quoted at 27 cents and Galveston
271lc. The season is reported to be
much earlier than usual owing to dry
weather, but all indications point to
short crop.
The closing prices were:
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
Government Wool Clip
Plan Is Working Well

BOSTON, Aug. 2.-"The Com
mercial Bulletin" will say tomorrow:
"The government plan regarding the
new wool clip is being worked out
with increasing efficiency and the rail
roads are cooperating very we'll. Man
ufacturers are finding increasing stock
from which to make selections Man
ufacturers of civilian fabrics, how
ever, are finding the way very diff
ticult one to follow. Revised regula-
tons on oils and wastes have been
issued, together with slight changes
in prices"
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
Live Poultry

Broilers.-Colored, via express, lb, 80
@41c; white leghorn, 3S@40c; West
ern, freight, SOC; Southwestern, 3Sc:
fowls, express, 33M34c; freight, 34c;
old roosters, freight, 22@2 23c; turkeys,
freight or express, 2So soc; ducks, 27
GQs2oc; geese, 20c; gulneas, pair, freight,
85c@$1 pigeons old, pair, freight or
express, 50c; Young, 40M 50c
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
Coffee, Sugar, Tea and Cotton
seed Oil

Coffee Futures.-Outside of contin-
ued straight liquidation in Septem-
Der, yesterdays market was a quiet
and featureless affair On the call
prices were unchanged to 2 points
lower and during the entire session
price changes were unimportant, tho
close being unchanged to a decline
of l point.
Tired longs offered the September
position rather freely, not being will
ing to switch their holdings into later
months and pay the gradually widen
ing differences. Most Of the offerings
were taken by local trade interests
with an occasional purchase for Wall
Street account. At the best, business
was very limited
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
> u s { G N a n c e
Cereals

Wheat.-The spring wheat harvest is
now at hand and the crop has gone
through the season with comparatively
little loss. with the exception of por-
tions of Western North Dakota and in
the Montana district, which more or
less deterioration occurred as a result
OF drouth. Recent rains have helped
the crop to some extent in this section,
but the yields will not be as large as
mad been hoped for. Harvesting opera
tions are now well advanced through
out Minnesota and South Dakota, and
Minneapolis reported its first car of
new spring wheat on Friday. 1t is be-
lleved that the crop will be of high
quality, and as the winter wheat crop
was exceptionally good in this respect
the American wheat crop this year Will
be one of superior value and of unusual
size. The movement continues heavy at
Western points, and as soon as the ex-
port movement gets under way the food
problem will be solved for this season
at least. Argentina is also shipping
wheat IN large volume, exports last
week amounting to 6,184, 900 bushels,
compared with 7,567,O0O the previous
week and 278,000 for the corresponding
week last year. Both Australia and
India have liberal supplies, and as the
tonnage situation improves shipments
from those countries should also con-
tribute to the needs of the Allied gov
ernments in Europe
Corn.-A continuation Of dry weather
over the Southwest, together with
small receipts at primary points, again
had bullish influence on the corn mar
ket and prices closed 1a4c to 255c
above the final Of Thursday. The vol
ume OF business was not large, but
there was conspicuous absence Of
selling pressure, which demonstrated
the feeling of anxiety which exists in
the trade. One leading crop expert in
the West took rather optimistic view
Of the situation, however, and said that
Ii the crop report next week shows no
more than the average loss for the last
five years the condition will be better
than 80, compared with a five-year av-
erage Of 1853 per cent.
Yesterdays Previous Year
Corn, NO 8 yellows1eaIz s1ss54 s244Is az,
Chicago
sl Ausust ...... 1.5aas 1.s5a4
september ........ 1.o9 1.57
Oats.-The oats market moved within
a very narrow range throughout the
day and final quotations we're &c.
dent that prices were being held by
the strength in corn, while the under
tone of the market on its own merits
was easy. Receipts were larger, and
the market continues to feel the in
fiuence OF steadily increasing offers Of
new crop oats for shipment from the
country. Exporters were showing a
moderate interest, but were apparently
trying to buy at lower prices
Yesterdays Previous Year
New York: close. close. ago.
Oats. No. 3 white. .e3 "a 80
Chicago:
August ......... .esl4 eo4
September .e85a .o8I2 .eo14
Rye.-Market quiet
Yesterdays Previous Y.Ar
New York: close cloee ago
Cash. No. Vests s1.71 Sill $50
Flour and MeaL-Quotation were:
Yesterdays Previous Year
New York: close close ago
Flour. MINI, spg. pats11.4o $40 s137s
Rpe onr s6nss ysl0w gran as9 da9
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
:sterday's Previous

Cottonseed Oil Futures.-So far no
indications have been received from
Washington in regard to the attitude
of the food administration in connec-
ton with naming a price for crude
oil for the new season. 1t is thought
that refners would be glad TO see a
lower level, as they have not yet made
their purchases, and until something
definite develops the market will doubt
less be inactive. Contracts were again
featureless, with prices nominal
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
Fresh Poultry-Dressed

Broilers.-Fresh, dry packed, IL to
box, Western milk-fed. 10 to Is lbs
to dozen, lb. 45(G46c; Is to "a lbs.
45@46c; 25 to so lbs. 4S@44c; corn
fed, 10 to Is lbs, 41@43c: Is to "a
lbs. 4l@43c; 25 to 80 lbs, 41@42c;
Southern, corn-fed, 10 TO "a lbs, 41@
43c; broilers, fresh. iced, barrels,
Western, milk fed, TO 2i2 lbs per pair,
10, 42G 43c; 3 to 4 lbs, 42@43c; corn
fed, to Pr lbs, 39a 41c; 3 to lbs,
39o41c; Virginia, milk fed, 20 lbs,
43@ 45c; Philadelphia and Long Island,
fancy, to lbs, SOC; 2 to 21 lbs,
750S0c; Pennsylvania, to 4 lbs 45@
acc; Long Island, scalded, 3 to lbs,
40Q42c; Michigan. scalded, to lbs,
39G41c; Western, scalded, 2 to lbs,
39W4Ic; Southern, kegs. dry packed.
corn-fed, to a lbs, 37039c; Southern
and Southwestern, barrels, scalded, 81
@39c; fowls, fresh, boxes, dry packed.
milk-fed, fancy packs, Western, 60 lbs
and over to dozen. 36c; 4S to Sc lbs,
36c; AS to AZ lbs, 35c; SO to AZ
lbs, Sac; so to 35 lbs. 33c; under
80 lbs, &c; fowls. fresh. boxes,
corn..fed, Western, so lbs and over
43 to AZ lbs, "a 1sc; 36 to AZ lbs, 33 lac;
80 to 35 lbs, 32c; under 80 lbs, 31@
81 hc; fowls, fresh, dry packed, bar
rels, milkfed, fancy packs, Western,
dry picked. 5 lbs and over, 351ac; 4
lbs, 35c; 312 lbs and under, CSC; South
western, dry picked. barrels or kegs,
3 to A lbs. each, 35c; Southern, corn
fed, lbs and under, 31@3112c fowls,
fresh, barrels, iced, dry picked, prime,
5 lbs and over, 35c; lbs, 35c; 3la
lbs. 33 nc; 3 lbs and under, 31h2c;
scalded, prime, mixed weights, 341ac;
old cocks, fresh, dry packed, boxes or
barrels, dry picked, No. l, 2711c; ice
packed. barrels, No. /, dry picked, 27c;
scalded, 26M2612c
Spring Ducklings-Long Island and
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
Curb Market

Note.-The Tribune assumes no RESPONSE.
bility for the accuracy or authenticity of curb
market quotations. Transactions and prices
Friday were reported as follows:
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
Metals

In the copper trade it is said that
some large inquiries are pending and
that contracts will be made as soon
as the War Board fixes the price this
month. Producers and the board are
to confer in Washington on Wednes
day next Hope is expressed by pro
duccrs that the next price will be as
hight as 27H cents a pound. No change
is reported in regard to lead. 1t is
scarce and in strong demand. There
is not much on hand, but inquiry is
limited.
Current prices for the PRINCIPAL
metals, compared with those prevailing
a year ago, follow:
Current year
price. ago.
Pig iron. Besse
mer, Pittsb'gh. $3.50 $500
Copper, electro
lytic, lb go. *.26 .2934 .30Ia
Tin, lb. ...... ga .63la
Lead, lb. ...... .08 1-20 III
Spelter, East St.
Louis, lb..... .08 1-10 .o8Ia
Government price.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
Livestock, Meats. Provisions

Following yesterdays prices, compared with
those OF year ago
Yesterday. year age
Live steers. best
100 ID. sla.25 @sls.0o $3.50 @sl2so
Dressed beet sides.
h. ............ .i6 % az .i5 @ .l8gz
Lily, ysss. best.
100 lb. .,...... $50 a 1900 1900 @ 1900
Dressed yeals. city.
ID. ..,....,..., 8 % .29 .lS @ .23
Live ewes. 100 h. 7.5O q 1880 600 a 1000
pine pine. 100 90 b. 1850 @ 1850 l27s @ 1890
Bressed ressei 'ii,'D iam6s ib a9 @ .2S is q as
nogs. 100 ID. ....l9.75 % 1920 1925 a
con. 10 -. 27A@ .27qa .2iM@ az.
Mess pork. bb 1850 a 5000 1850 a -
Moss beef, hol .35.0O q $500 29oo @ 5000
h. -. 26.7o a 26.ao 2i.7s @ 22.oo
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
Shares.
2200 s+Caledonia
1900 'Colunet & Jer
24o0 fCashboy 80.
cQhA co., = NJ q ~

1900 'Colurnet & Jer
2400 fCashboy 80. .
29o0 Ser S NJ & NJ
so Coco Riv Min
500 Cresson Con G.
zoo sDenbigh Min
1900 Eureka Cr Min,
l0500 stHattieGM ap)
1850 Tecla Mining .
1880 "tHypothM& NJ,
1900 'fJim Butler
$500 tJumbo Exten.,
1000 '+Kewanas
500 s+Lib sill (ap)
10000 "+Lone Star Cor
1000 Louisiana Con =.
2500 sTMarsh Min.
1000 'tMother Lode.
100 MET NJ & L pt
27o0 '4Nat z & L.
100 New Cornelia
500 Nixon Nevada.
2500 "Ohio Copper.
2900 "Onondaga NJ.
1000 "Pacific Tungs'
4200 'Ray Here Mns
5000 'tRoch Comb.
500 fRoch Mines
1000 Senorita Cop.
2300 'Silv Fiss Silv
e500 Silv Kg Of AR
100 Stand Silv-Ld.
$500 @+Success Ming
100 sTonopah Beln
200 Tonopah Exten
20 'Tonopah Mng
1000 'tTroy-Ariz
1850 United Eastern
1000 *TU S Id & q
1000 *fWard NJ & n
500 West End Cor
$500 VII Caps NJ Co
1000 VIII Knob COY
200 'do pf 49,.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
Mining

Shares Open High Low Last
10000 tAlaska-B c M 81 50 So SIS
2400 ++Arerica M. n 72 y 72
1000 "Am Tin & Tung IA IL IL ID
100 "fAmina M (ap) 81 81 35 81
$500 'tAtlanta 49,. 4Xe d
5000 Big Ledge Cop 1is tIs 1 1Hs
5000 tBost & Mont. So 63 So SO
10000 Butte Detroit. II 18 IS II
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03

internal Rus Gov RS Swiss gen Is Mar 1920
81 @1oO 100s1 a. 00N
Russ ext 51as 1921
81 O SO
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
Yesterdays Transactions in Listed Stocks

in
pesh $ based o
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03

lower grades. s5@3sc; imitation
creamery, frsts. sra 3sc; ladies, cur
rent make, frsts, 360a6hc; seconds.
Soc; lower grades, 33034c; packing
stock. current make, No. /, s4l2 035c;
No. 2, Sac; lower grades. 31Q33nc.
Eggs. - Receipts were S0,O54 cases.
Fresh gathered extras, dozen, 46@47c;
regular packed, extra firsts, 44645c;
1rsts, 4o@4Sc; seconds and poorer. 35
q sec: dirties.. No. l, S6J0S7c; No. 2
and poorer, 32@S5c; checks, good to
choice, dry, S3@34c; under grades. 25
a SIC; state, Penn. and nearby West
ern hennery whites, fine to fancy, 55
@57c: ordinary to prime. 4S654
gathered whites, ordinary to fine. 45M
Sac; Western and Southern gathered
whites, 42G52c; state, Penn. and near
by hennery browns, 4sG50c; gathered
brown and mixed colors. SS947c; re-
frigerator frsts, 4l1'42c
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
Orchard and Field
sCuban, box.
Hay and Straw

Hay and Straw
Yesterday
lPer toni A year ago.
Timothy. No. l.
large bales. s2s ooG so 90 S2o. oo922. so
No. clover mxd % oo6l25. 90 17.ooGDts 90
Rye straw. No. ! 17ooGtsoo f4.ooW15.oo
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03

Squabs.-Prime, large. white. dozen.
$3.50@S; dark, $2@2.50; culls. sl@
30
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03

Spring Ducklings.-Long Island and
Pennsylvania, lb, &c.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03

Government price.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-03
Bonds
Consolidated Exchange

Transactions and prices yesterday for the
more active shares follow:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-07
REGISTRATION OF ALIEN ENEMIES
 SHOWS INCREASE

Considerable increase in the registra- tion of unnaturalized Germans, as pre- scribed in President Wilson's proclama- tion. was evident yesterday at the city hall when q alien enemies presented their applications for registration. These were checked off the government list. and they will be furnished with identifica- ton cards later.
 total of 3S unnaturalized Germans have now registered. Detective M. L. Brannon and Desk Sergeant E. A. Lyons, who have charge of the registering, were kept busy the entire day. A lengthy record of each applicant Is made, from the time of his birth to the present.
 All unnaturalized Germans, although they have taken out their first naturah- zation papers. are required to register. Internment until the close of the war is the penalty for failure to comply with the regulations. The registering office is open from $ o'clock in the morning un- til o'clock in the afternoon. Officials stated yesterday that indications prom ised at least 100 Germans to be regis tered by the closing time Saturday night.
 Not a single unnaturalized German has been registered at the English booth, which is in charge of Detective o. D. Brown and Patrolman R. J. Granger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-07
CHILD GETS SICK
 CROSS, ,FEVER|SH
 F CONST|PATED "California Syrup of Figs'' can't harm tender stom- sk ach or bowels

A laxative today saves a sick child tomorrow. Children simply will not take the time from play to empty their towels, which become clogged up with waste, liver gets sluggish; stomach sour.
 Look at the tongue, mother! If coated, or your child is listless, cross, feverish. breath bad. restless, doesn't eat heartily, full of cold or has sore throat or any other children's ailment, give a teaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs" then don't worry, because it is perfectly harmless. and in few hours all this constipation poison, sour bile and fermenting waste will gently move out of the bowels. and you have a well, playful child again. A thorough inside cleansing is oftimes all that is necessary. It should be the first treatment given in any sickness.
 Beware of counterfeit fig syrups Ask your druggist for a bottle of "California Syrup of Figs" which has full directions for babies. children of all ages and for grown-ups plainly printed on the bottle. Look carefully and see that it Is made by the Cali fornia Fig Syrup company."-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-07

merely putting them all under one cen tral authority" said Senator Mcclellan.
 Senator Weeks asked if 1t were shown that a majority of business men called to aid the government were of the opin- ion that legislation for centralizing mu- nitions under director was necessary. would the secretary change his attitude
 But l agree with them,' declared the secretary.
 But you are not doing that" said Sen ator Weeks.
 T think we are" said the secretary.
 T can't find a single business man of any standing who does not agree that the proposition provided for In the muni- tions director bill should be adopted. y continued Senator Weeks. M
 My memory is that these gentlemen did not indorse this bill," declared Sena- tor Beckham. democrat, of Kentucky, referring to the deposition given before the committee by civilian members Of the various war boards.
 They did express the idea that there should be some centralszation of power in purchasing" he added. Some thought that the reorganization plan of the war department would meet the situation.
 ''They said they thought the war de- partment plan was an improvement, in sisted Senator Weeks
 With that the committee adjourned un- til an executive session tomorrow morn ing when it will examine Major Gen eral Wheeler on supplies of explosives.
 After Secretary Baker submits his sta tistics another public hearing may be arranged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-07
HOUSE CONSIDERS ALIEN STACKER BILL .
 DESPITE PROTESTS

Washington, February 6.-Over protests of the state department, voiced by both democratic and republican leaders, the House began consideration today of the "alien stacker bill," which would make aliens of draft age subject to call for military service. After an all-day de- bate, during which an amendment was adopted to provide that the measure should not be construed as superceding provision of existing treaties. final ac- ton went over until next Wednesday.
 Representative Burnett of Alabama, chairman of the immigration committee and author of the bill, insisted upon action so that the aliens might be sum- moned in the next draft.
 Chairman Burnett declared there were ,00O, 0O0 aliens in the United States sub jcct to draft, practically all of whom claimed class five, which insures against their being called to service. he said. If all are made subject to the draft it will reduce the number of native-born Americans who will be required to re- spond to the call
 Representative Flood, chairman of the foreign affairs committee, Representative Mondell acting republican leader, and others vainly tried to prevent considera- ton of the measure and then argued for its prompt defeat. MT. Flood said it V culd embarrass the state department in it's negotiations with other nations over reciprocal application of the draft.
 The amendment to prevent the viola tion of treaties, offered by Representa- tive Rogers of Massa chusetts, was adopted, go to S0