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The Washington herald., 1918-01-10
REFLECT HAMILTON
CAR CO. PRESIDENT
Increase of $4e3.o33 Reported for
the Year.

Directors and officers for the year
were elected at meeting Of the
shareholders Of the Capital Traction
Company yesterday. An increase in
revenue from passenger traffic
amounting to sies.o33.sa for the year
was reported in partial statement
OF the condition of the company, read
by President George e. Hamilton.
The report. covering the operations
Of the year 1917, showed gross revenue
from transportation OF S2,7s3, ,5sS.01, as
compared with 50. .2ss, ,25o.S4. an increase
of s492, ,s50.17.
After payments Of $4,000 in divi-
dends for the year, as compared with
$500, 900 dividends paid in 1916, the COM
pany showed a surplus of $40, $50. 90, as
compared with s36,176.S6 for 1916, while
the depreciation charges in 1917 of
s225. .S33 were $103.e54 larger than the
depreciation written of in 1916.
The passenger revenue for the year
1917 was S2.7e6.627 as compared with
50. 27s, ,594.30. an increase of $493. .033.ss
Mail revenue showed a slight decrease
In the same comparison, as did the
special car revenue, but the operating
revenue was not materially affected
by these items.
Total operating expenses increased
from 81. 237. 4l0.2s in 1916 to $1,533, 90. .0S
in 1917, a gain of S259,91S.
Net operating revenue was 81 go, 3Os. .9S
showing a gain of S19S, ,36s.43 over the
1915 net Gross income increased in
the same comparison sls2, ,2S2.4s. The
item of taxes called for sis.46e more
expenses than the taxes OF 1916. when
they were S1I2,S12
Interest on funded debt showed q
slight depreciation.
Surplus as before stated showed an
increase of siO.35323.
Directors were elected as follows:
George f. Hamilton. Edward ]. Stell-
wagen, John S. Larcombe. David s.
CARL, Benjamin W. Guy, John NJ.
Perry and John H. Hanna.
The board organized. electing
George E. Hamilton, president: David
S. CARL. vice president, and John H.
Hanna. vice president and general
manager. H. D. Champion was
chosen secretary and R. d. simons
treasurer.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-10
COTTON MARKET.

New York, Jan. s.-Reports that the French
government was in the market for 9oOOO bales
Of the staple and that Southern mills we're
large purchasers for shipment from June 70 oc-
tober, as we'll as for prompt delivery following
government takings for immediate forwarding
at Sc cents q pound for heavy goods caused a
general buying movement Of cotton today, under
which new high prices for all positions were
established. Business became active after a
comparatively slow period
At the opening the bearish ginning figures
indicating Sso0 bales for the period ending
January / were offset by active Lverpool buy-
ing. 80 that first prices were to IS points
higher, but soon after the start they were effect
i've in causing q break Of about I2 to Il points
The early realizing movement and liquidation Of
hedges carried the active months about Is to %
points under last nights closing figures, or
about % to S2 points from the opening prices.
Heavy covering by Wall Street and wire house
interests carried prices TO net gain Of Is TO 40
points in the last hour. with May contract
selling up to 1.8
The Washington herald., 1918-01-10
RALPnAD CLEARED
OF PACKERS CHARGE

The Interstate Commerce Com
mission has dismissed the complaint
of the National Live Stock EX-
change against the Chicago, Bur-
lington and Quincy Railroad Com
pany and that of Cudahy Brothers
Company against the Chicago and
Northwestern Railway Company.
both of which alleged the railroads
were discriminating against them
In hte matter of shipments.
The companies said the railroads
rules respecting carload shipments.
as observed at points in Wisconsin,
Illinois. Iowa and Minnesota, preju-
diced patrons, members and the
public live stock markets. The
commission said the evidence did
not show such discrimination.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-10
SOLDIERS FIRST In
FLOUR SUPPLIES

First call on thirty per cent of
the -four milled in America is being
made by the United States Food
Administration.
Notice is being sent to every
mill in the United States that, in
order to supply the army and navy
and the Allies, the Administration
desires an amount not in excess Of
thirty per cent.
The Administration states, how
ever. that II will retain at all times,
out of the flour so purchased. a re-
serve stock, and will ship -four to
any point where the local supply
may be short
The Washington herald., 1918-01-10
From the Financial Ticker

A strong tone pervaded the market
on the Consolidated Stock Exchange
In today's early dealing but profit-tak-
ing in volume was invited on the ad-
yances in prices and reactions subse-
quently occurred from the highest.
The demand for u. S. Steel was a
feature and that stock led the list in
its early forward movement. Over
night, favorable opinion had evidently
crystallized regarding the Presidents
message TO Congress, in which he
specified the tagns that would form n
basis for world-peace.
The effect of the message was ex-
pected TO be particularly good upon
the German people, II it could reach
them in an uncensored form. 1t was
thought that it would tend to widen
the breach between the German SO
cialists and the military marty head
ed by the Kaiser and would increase
the possibilities for eariy,ssaee.
The message was also Expected to
have a good effect upon Russia An
other favorable factor was the news
early in the day that the French had
again broken the Germani lines on q
wide front So far as u, 8. Steel was
concerned, It was specifically influence
ed by cintlnued talk that the divi-
dends TO be declared at the directors
meeting on january . would be the
same as that for the past few quar-
ters. the rate being Kept on II per
cent basis.
u. S. Steel opened at 9iI, up 3-s and
from there rose TO 95 81, but it then
reacted over a point Commission
houses were active in the trading with
the dealings including heavy turn
over of odd lots.
Distillers have not published their
earnings, but IL is estimated that they
are running at rate of over 5000 a
share. The liquidating value of the
company is put in excess of 5000 a
share.
Peace talk continues in the financial
! district. 1t is deemed very significant
that three countries, Great Britain.
United States and Germany should
have announced their peace programs
publicly in rapid succession. Some OF
the leading bankers think that peace
is only a few months off.
Midvale. not generally peace
SlOCks was dCllNe IN Ine second nOuT.
This stock has shown signs of accu-
mutation for more than a week. in
the quarter ended September 30. the
company earned $4,000 net, equiva-
lent to a little over 81 a share on the
800, 900, 900 capital In the nine months
1t earned s11.67.
Reports of coming stock dividends
still circulate through the financial
district. Brokers have prepared lists
of stocks in which stock dividends are
considered a possibility of the future.
This list includes standard Oil Issues,
U. S. Stell, Union Pacific, Texas Com
pany, Sears-Roebuck, General Chemi-
cal, U. S. Ind. Alcohol, United Cigar
Stores, American Sugar, Utah Cop
per, Reading and Lehigh Valley. In
1917 more than 90 corporations declar-
ed stock dividends with a par value
in excess of $1O0,OO0,000. Supreme
Court ruling relieves recipients of these
dividends from paying income taxes
on the amount they obtain. Where
| stocks have been sold for cash, how
ever, the sellers are liable for income
taxes on the difference between the
cost price and the selling price, the
cost price being figured in relation TO
the cost of the original holdings.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-10
CLOUD CLIMBING.

The climbing speed OF aeroplanes.
which as We all know is so vital a
factor. in aerial combat, means little
to most of us when expressed in
feet per minute. The motorist will
the speed attained in
climbing by modern planes when he
is told that they Will climb a grade
OF one in three and one-half at a
speed of sixty miles per hour
The Washington herald., 1918-01-10
NEW YORK.
NEW RESERVE BANK OFFICERS

The Federal Reserve Board yester-
day appointed directors to the Detroit
branch Of the Federal Reserve Bank
OF Chicago.
John Ballantyne and Charles II.
Hodges were named by the board
while Emery w. Clarke. julius ii.
Haass. and Robert b. Locke We're ap-
pointed by the Federal Reserve Bank
Of Chicago, The branch opens in a
few days.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-10
ID. c. MARKET SHOWS
MUCH STRONGER tone
Sales and Bids Lively in Yesterdays
Trading.

A considerably stronger tone. evil
denced by greater number Of bids
and sales than has been noted during
the week was evident on the floor OF
the District Of Columbia exchange yes
terday.
Farmers and Mechanics National
Bank shares were sold for til fist
time In the year and at q price of
2n. Ten shares fgured in this deal.
Capital Traction shares sold firm at
an advance to 70, with q small lot
bid and sold at high mark Of 70 IA.
Potomac Consolidated 6s brought
81 IL and Capital Traction 5s. es "a,
In the only bond transactions.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-10
CHICAGO GRAIN.
By JOSEPH. p. PRIrCHARD.

Chicago. Jan. s.-The strengthening factor in
the corn market was the covering By shorts
today and grains were at advances Of q TO Il
cent. The weather forecast was for snow and
much colder weather over the belt with pre-
dietions Of As low as 10 degrees below zero
In the North and West The more conservative
men in the trade believe Il win take a week
Of favorable weather before railroads viii be
able to handle grain expeditiously.
The results relative 10 possible peace at
trscted much attention but failed to drive
prices downvard-n fact, the changes foI
the day were at advances Of X to cent. Com
mission houses sold freely. L was an easier
matter to trace the selling than the buying
: The market for prossions was frmer on buy
ing By local traders which more than ofset
the selling q May mis-. me car situatiou pre-
vents liberal shipments Of cured products and
The general cash demand remained slow in con
sequence.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-10
BALTIMORE GRAIN.

Baltimore, Nd. Jan. s.-CloSing prices on the
Baltimore grain msrket:
WHEAT-No. 2 oft red, ~; No. red win
ter, al. Bag lots Of Southern sold at 2n as
to quality and condition.
CoRS-Cob corn, SIS Der barrel for carloads
nearby prime On SPOT.
OATS-Standard white. y; No. white. 81.
RYE-No. . Western, export. l.ss. Bag lots
as to quality and condition, l.eoal.T5.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-10
NEW YORK MONEY.

Ssv rork. Jan. a-Money On csll opened at
px cent; high. per cant: Low, * pr cenr;
|oss per cent. Most Of the DAVIS loans
|re made AZ 4 per cent. Tine money was
|sh in moderately- The demand was fair.
bed collateral. 1sa5S per cent for % 70 %
fyss sAas per cent for four. Eve and six
|enihs; tndnstr1al s3ta6 per cent for all periods
INercsntile paprr was issucd IN rnoser.ts
PtHnA ma demand showed inpr0yansnt
The Washington herald., 1918-01-10
NEW YORK CURB MARKET.

New York, Jan. ss-Businszs On the curb to-
day was light althoush prices continued to dis
play an undsrtone Of hmnes. and the profit
taking which has been Of large proportions IN
the past few days was less In evidence.
Motor shares continued 10 sttract attention,
although price movements in this group were
somewhat euatic. Chevrolet was the feature
and after early heaviness scored an advsnce Of
5 points Of the low Level. United Motou was
active and easier.
Furnished b. W. B. Hibes & Co.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-10
American IeIsphons 9 Telegraph Co.

A dividend of Two Dollars per
share will be paid on Tuesday. Jam
uary Is, 1918, to stockholders of
record at the close of business on
Monday. December 81. 1917.
den.z.ssN
The Washington herald., 1918-01-10
Washington Stock Exchange.
finished By W. B. HIbbs 4 %.

Furiisbed b. ". B. Hlbhs 4 %.
SALES
Potomac consolidated &c. s. 900 At ~.
Capital Traction, 10 at -. s at 70.
Farmers & Mechanics National Bank, 10 al
2l.
After call:
Mersenthaler. . at I2IH, 9 al I'M.
Capital Traction Sc, 81, 900 at ek.
Capital Traction. l at TeX
GOVERNMENT BONDs
The Washington herald., 1918-01-10
Financial Nelus ith the Latest Stock Market Quotations
The funeral arrange
not yet been made.

Pitt street The funeral arrange
ments have not yet been made
Edward Z. Chapel, IL years old.
Of etatesyille. n. C., who IL employ
ed at the plant of the General Ship
building and A rial Co.. Inc. slip
ped on the ice on the sidewalk on
the south side OF King street be-
tween Alfred and Patrick streets.
at 9 o'clock this evening and frac-
tured his left arm He was treated
by DR.. Arthur snowden.
Robert d. woolf has sold 10 Hor-
ace W. woolf three tracts OF land
on the west side of Mount Vernon
avenue and eight villa sites in the
northwestern part OF the city.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-10
BANKS OF DISTRICT
Elect OFFICIALS
Directors and Officers Named for
Coming Year.

Elections in District banks Tuesday
resulted in the choice Of the following
officials:
The Washington herald., 1918-01-10

Directors-Frank NJ. Cohill. William
H. Ernest. Victor II. Esch. George +.
Hoover. Edwin c. Jones, W. Reginald
Lewis. Hubert Newsom, Charles II.
Potter, ]. d. scheer, l. p. Steuart,
Philip J. stubener. Charles X. Talbert,
John T. Vivian and Michael Walsh.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-10
BANK STkLMES e
REPORT OF THE CORUITIOS
CF THE
Central Savings Bank

At Washington, in the DIsszI~t OF
COIuEbia, at the close OF BusI-
ness December 81, 1917.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-10

Judge c. z. Sicol. who Is food ad-
mlnistrator for this city. has ad-
dressed a letter TO the clergy asking
their cooperation in conserving food
by observing meatless Tuesdays and
wheatless Wednesdays
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-30
REVEAL SPIES
IN ARREST OF
FRISCO BANKER

San FItAsCIIsD. Jan. 10
search Of the home Of Ccorg. Boden
former manager 81 the foreign de.
partment Of san Francisco bank.
not only revealed evidence which re
suited In his arrest as n dangerous
alien enemy. bn, furnishes lists Of
Germans and pro Germans in the
San Francisco Ray region. and In
formation ~ 20 their activities.
Thm became known today while
Rod.n was being held In the county
jail pending int.rnment.
The Boden home In Berkeley WIS
raidcd two months ago. after sus.
pieion had been aroused by Bcden's
associations with a party of German
diplomats returning home from
China.
flodcn. the government charges
was fiscal agent for the German gov
eminent. and for months received a
salary of $500 monthly from the Ger
man Imperial hank. in addition 90 his
salary from the san Francisco bank
IL IL claimed he financed German
spies. furnishing money for Germans
TO subscribe TO German loans. and
himself furnished Wiihcifnstrassc
with valuable military information.
He came here from New York after
having been ordered out Of Japan
In 1915.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-30
philadelphia
BATTERY FIRM
MAKES CHANGE

The Philadelphia Storage Battery
company have just completed OK.
tenHly. improvements In their build.
ing at 1872 iih ave. besides
widening the entrance 90 a fun 20
feet. to give doubie driveway Ia
and out OF the building. an immense
reohnrging room has been added IN
the ground floor
We now have facilities for r..
charging simultaneously 500 start.
Ing and lighting batteries and IS
electric cars" nays Manager Web.
stcr. zone electric vehicle battery
IL the equivalent in power OF about
20 starting and lighting batteries. 40
our new facilities enable IN 20 re-
charge az one time the equivalent
of approximately 1900 starting and
lighting batteries.
The Philadelphia storage Battery
depot opened in Seattle last August
The business each month since that
TIN. has shown approximately 30
per cent Increase The volume Of Re
charge business has become ~ large
that IL IL now necessary TO use at
ali times n so.horHepower motor "a
furnish the current TO the rechnrE.
ing tables
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-30
May BRING IN
CATTLE FROM
The SOUTH

WASHINGTON. Jan. so.--Govern.
ment officials in many departments
are working on plans TO get more
meat TO tho United States by bring
ing Central American cattle 10 the
New Orleans market for slaughter.
The high cost Of water transporta.
ton and control Of tho New Orleans
cattle market by n member OF the
''big five" packers are given as
causes which have reduced a steady
stream Of livestock coming into the
United states from this source.
The Chamber Of Commerce has
taken the matter up with the food
administration. the shipping board
and It's agents In New Orleans. and
hopes 20 establish conditions which
viii mean more meat for consumers.
The investigation 81 the packing
industry being held now II expected
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-30
RHEUMATIC PAINS
Quickly Eascd Ey Penetrating
Hnmlin's Wizard oil

A safe and harmless preparation
10 relieve the pains OF rheumatism.
Sciatica. Lame Back and Lumbago
IL Hamlin's Wizard OH. IL pene-
tratcs quickly. drives out soreness.
and limbcrs up stiff aching joints
and muscles.
You will find almost daily uses for
~ In cases Of sudden mishaps. or &C
cidcnts such as sprains. bruises. cuts.
burns, bites and stings. Just "a re-
liable. too. for earaehe. toothache.
Group and collie.
Get II from druggists for 20 cents
II not satisfied return the bottle and
get your money back.
Ever constipated or have sick
hcadache7 Just try Wizard Liver
Whips. pleasant little pink pills. 80
cents. Guaranteed. Acknowledgement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-30
MORE DISCUSSION FOR
COUNTY FERRY PLANS

Tho operation OF a LAX. Wash.
ington ferry by the county seems
probable Assistant Prosecuting ~.
torncy Rrackrtt has rendered the
county commission an opinion that
tn. ferry could be paid for from
the current expense fund. as long
as tho fund held out.
Tn. Seattie-vashon Island Kitn.p
county ferry establishment WA. pu,
over for further discussion at Tues
days board meeting.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-30
Lo help by Illuminating the one firm

TO help by eliminating the one firm
control OF the New Orleans market.
There are thousands OF cattle In
Central America which ought 10 be
finding their way to the United
States. officials say.
In order 10 remedy conditions. the
Chamber Of Commerce hopes to get
the shipping board to allow bottoms
to be put in this trade. thereby re-
ducing the cost Of transportation.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-30
MILK MEN WILL HELP
US HELP Mr.. HOOVER

The milk men win help people
IIoovcrize.
Pledges to support the national
food administration and to show tho
public how to economize on dairy
products. were made by the Pacific
Northwest MIX Dealers association
and the Pacific Northwest MIX In
spectors' association. at annual con.
vention In Spokane recently.
MIX dealers. inspectors and health
officers of Seattle and vicinity have
just returned from the meetings.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-30
why Stay Fat?
You Can Reduce

The answer OF most fat people H.
that ~ ~ too hard. too tronhlepon.
and too dangerous To force the
weight down. However, in Msrmola
Prescription Tablets MI these dr.
firulties are overcome. They are
absolutely harmless. entail No diet
ing or exercise. and have the added
advantage of cheapness large
case In sold by drugEists at Tbc. or
II preferable. they can be Obtained
by sending price direct TO the Mar
rnols Co. ssi Woodward Avenue
Detroit. Mich Now that you know
this you have no excus. for being
too fat but can reduce two. three
or four pounds n week without fear
OF bad after-cffecta.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-30
new AGENCY
OPENED HERE

A new agency for MAXWELL pleas
ure ears and trucks and Chambers
has been opened by a. w. Kline and
c. NJ. winningham. at sTs Railroad
ave. ~
The nrw firm believes that In 10
eating In thlA district. they viii reach
many prospective buyers who have
not the time 20 Journey 10 tho Broad
way auto row during regular bust
ness hours. Both partners were
formerly on tho sales force Of the
Seattle Automobile company.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-30

HOT TEA BREAKS
A COLD-TRY THIS

Get n small psckaE. OF Hamburg
Breast Tea at any pharmacy. Take
tablespoonful OF this hamburg tea.
put cup Of boiling water upon IL.
pour through n sieve and drink a
teacupful at any time. II " the
most effective way TO break n cold
and cure grip. as II opens the pores
relieving congestion. Also looseus
the bowels. thus breaking a cold at
once.
IL In inexpensive and entirely
vegetable. therefore harmless.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-30
PICKERING IS
MADE MANAGER
BY AJAX FIRM

Announcement ~ made ~ Ern.st
y, chickering's promotion to he Pa
csfic coas, sales manager OF the
Ajax Rubber company. Inc. With
headquarters In San francirco,
Pickering ls one OF the olfirst mem
beers. in term II srrviee. Of the Ajax
Rubber company. Inc. Rnd won hla
advancement thru the ranks.
lie has been supervisor of AisieH In
the DakotaA and Nebraska. and his
appointment follows the policy Of the
Ajax Rubber company. Inc. TO
make promotions from within the
Ajax organization.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-30
Trip OF Elgin Six Is
Told OF in Pamphlet

Tn. EIrln Motor Car corporation.
Of Chicago. has issued pamphlet
descriptive Of tho trip Of tho Eixin
slx national aii,rails scout chr. and
Of the nonstop run scored by the
car with Scout Master Roy Marsh.
former Seattle hoy. In charge.
This record OF s.2os miles Is a record
for the E.iwin oS which u is proud.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-30
BELIEVE TIME BOMB
EXPLODED IN PLANT

MARQUETTE. Mich. Jan. 10
The police are now working on the
theory that time bomb caused the
explosion and fire that damaged the
chemical plant OF the Pioneer Iron
Co. Tn. explosion took place IN
the alcohol refinery. and icveled
seven buildings. causing damage OF
$500 600
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-30
HAS TOE AMPUTATEO
TO FIT HIM TO FIGHT

Earle r. Hrixxeirs little toe kept
him out OF the army. and 80 he had
IL cut off. Now he II waiting at his
home In ccntralia for tho wound TO
heal. 80 he can enlist. ~. says he
viii volunteer at his draft board. No.
8, for Class l.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-30
Grind Soy Beans
to Soue Wheat IN
Latest Plan Here

soy.hcan bread and pastry--thats
the latest wheat saving plan Of Sc
attic bakers. Soy beans. which come
IN unlimited quantities from the orr.
emit. are being ground here In special
machinery and the experiment has
been declared satisfactory.
Assistant Food Administrator
Beck In also experimenting on potato
Tour here. as the supply Of potatoes
Is large.
Figures submitted here show that
the United States must get along on
ls.sfT 900 bushels OF wheat until
next crop. instead Of ss,sss.ooo bush.
eis--the supply available this time
last year.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-30
| go Batteries Can Be
CHARGED al One Time

One hundred and sixty batteries
can be charged Mt one time by the
recent enlargement Of the charging
capacity Of the willard Storage Bat
terry Service.
The local station also carries the
largest supply Of new batteries IVES,
OF the Mississippi, declares Manager
c. ~ Starr.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-30
JAMES GETS A JOB

After resting from May to No
vembcr II. 1917. infnes Young will
return to work. Judge Tailrnan de-
cided Tuesday tina; Young had had
sufficient vacation. and handed him
a 3o-day-sioo.finc sentence for volun.
iary idlcness
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-30

and spent 1000 buoy" bills like
water Tuesday evening. for the bene'
fit OF the soldiers fund OF Angora
Grotto. Aitho u was originally
planned 10 close Thursday night. III.
entertainment may be continued
until saturday night.