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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-22
SOLDIERS HEAR SONGS.

As a special feature of the entertain
mont provided by the Red Cross for the
400 overseas soldiers Of the 6lst field
artillery OF the 36th division, who spent
several hours at the Grand Central sta
ton Friday s. d. williams, representa-
tive OF Marshall Field & Co., Chicago,
formerly with Haydn's Male chorus bf
Utica, n. y, and soloist for thN Engle-
wood Presbyterian church of Chicago,
sang many Of the popular war songs
of the day. Mr., Williams was accompa-
MED by Miss Jessie Mahan and Mrs.
Livingstone, OF Memphis, The concert
was greatly appreciated by the soldiers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-22
MAY INVOKE MORATORIUM.

Herman Goldberger, attorney, who
has just returned from an army camp,
whose attorneys fee was held to be
exorbitant by the court of civil appeals
recently in the case of Goldberger VS..
Beecham, may contest by invoking the
moratorium act Goldberger will point
out that he was in the army when the
case was heard by the superior court
and was unable to be present and de-
fend his action. Goldberger says he
will also hold that the decision was
made on a quantum meruit basis when.
as a matter of fact, he sued his client
on an expressed contract. He further
declares his fee was not exorbitant
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-22
TWO GIVEN SENTENCES.

Henry Michel, alias Henry Mitchell,
who has figured conspicuousiys in the
eral years, was fined $500 and SEN
tenced to serve six months in the coun-
ty workhouse Saturday by Judge Harsh
after the Judge had overruled motion
for a new trial Henry Higgins, alias
Hawk, negro porter, indicted and tried
Jointly with Michel, was fined $50 and
sentenced to two months in the work
house.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-22
JUDGING REAL HUN
CONDITION PROVES
HARD PARIS TASK
SimOndS ShOUs HOW Battling and Complex
Is Problem Allied Leaders NOw in French
Capital Haze to Face.
BY FRANK H. sIMoNDS.

IN tBy Special Cable to The News Scimitar.)
PARIS, March 22-There is interesting and at
the time battling game Paris than trying judge what
the conditions in Germany from such evidence brought
to the French capital by soldiers civilian and
diplomatic delegations which back from through Ger
many In what direction Germany moving? Toward Bols
evism toward refrigeration which shall make her
to the powers On this point witness
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-22
GRAYSON HAS SON.

WASHINGTON, March GA son was
born in Washington today to Mrs, Cary
I. Grayson, wife Of Admiral Grsysonn,
OF Virginia. personal physician to Presi-
dent Wilson, who is abroad with the
president The child is their second son.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-22
Weather Forecast

Fair weather, with
little change in tenn
perature.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-22

provided fdfIAEAlzElzlllzlzl7
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-13
BUSINESS IS SLACK
IN OUTSIDE MARKET
Suspicion That Trade Was Of
ManipuIatiVe Character and
Orders Matched
CHANDLER MOTORS DROPS

New York, Sept. 13.-Thp Broad
street curb market did not approach
tho trading on the stock exchange in
display of activity and strength, but
instead. where there were large trans
actions. there was more than n suS-
pirion that the business was of a
mauipulativc character and that the
orders were matched.
This was the case. especially III
United Retail Candy. in which the
volume of business had been on a large
scale since the return Of the controlling
operator from Europe. and this morn
ing transactions were made in 10000
shares at 24l2 to 24l4, against a par
value Of $40.
There was actual business. however.
in American Marconi. about 5000 shares
being traded in at 67s and :, represent
ing accumulation for affiliations Of Cen
crul Electric and the English interests.
Chandler Motors, on a few transactions,
dropped from 90 to 81 and IIupp Motor
sold down to II. Tobacco Products
was traded in at ale. Overland Tire
sold at 2Oat and 2Ol2.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-13

New York. SEPT. 13.-While the
trading was professional and of n highly
specialized character, today's closing
market displayed an impressive tone Of
strength from start to finish. 1t was
distinctly an industrial market in which
pool and clique issues commanded first
attention. The resumption. however, OF
activities on the part Of these aggres-
sive speculative interests was significant
In that it reflected or suggested n more
confident view of the financial world of
the labor situation.
AS n matter of fact. it was in the
brighter labor outlook the market took
its cue. The attitude taken by Presi-
dent Wilson and Governor Coolidge was
rcaSsuring and strengthened the belief
that n Widespread disturbance Of labor
would be avcrtcd. The impression
seemed to he gaining ground in market
circles that the real crisis of the labor
menace had been passed and the worst
side of tn" situation was behind.
The buoyant character of the opening
indicated a radical change in market
sentiment overnight and the initial
prices averaged from | to . points
higher. In n number Of instances these
gains were materially widcned before the
end Of the first half hour. The custom e.
AIRY evening mp process caused some ir-
regularity. but this was quickly offset
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-13
BUSINESS IN WEST
STILL PROSPEROUS
Labor Situation Not Causing
Any Material Change in
Conditions Z

Chicago. Sept. 13.-Reports cover
ing the steel trade the last week indi-
cate that up to this time the labor sit
uation is not causing any material
change in conditions. There possibly
has been a l., little slackcning in the ac-
tivity in some quarters, but, on the
whole, operations are going ahead, as
if there was no prospect of a strike.
Reduction of prices is noted in some
instances, this being true in the case of
plates. but in other lines there has been
Il frmCr tendency, average prices being
about steady. Naturally, the strike pos
sibilities are a disturbing influence tend
ing to create caution, but, aside from
this. the situation generally is regarded
as healthy.
Huilding operations throughout the
West, with the exception of Chicago,
are going forward rapidly, the demand
for lumber, steel and building supplies,
generally being active. Indications
here point to a settlement of the local
building tie-up within a short time.
From the present outlook it appears that
members OF the other building trades
unions will force the carpenters to come
to terms. With q settlement of this
strike there wound be an immediate re.
lease of funds available for development
work Of all binds.
No change is noted in the conditions
IN tho u.hnlngnl n al l
wholesalers report a substantial in
crease in the volume of general mer-
chandlSe business as compared to the
first week in September last year, Buy-
ers are in the market in much larger
numbers than last year. A feature of,
the local trade was the Offering Of
$4,000 dozen sPmidress gloves at nearly
~ per cent below the regular market
which attracted attention throupbout
the lnited States as an Indication Of
a price revision which is n helpful stem
in reducing living costs.
Collections are reported good
throughout the West. Money market
conditions are without much of anv
change. Rates at Chicago hold stoady
at et2 TO D per cent on collateral; 81
10 od2 per cent on commercial paper.
ana U per cent over the counter. In
terror banks continued to be well SUP
plied with funds, and deposits are
steadily increasing.
Grain marketings are much lighter
than a year ago, but there is no in6i.
cation of any change in the agric,Itnra,
situation, one cause of small rece;nts
being shortage in the car supply,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-13
WALL STREET CONFIDENT
LABOR CRISIS IS PASSED
Overnight Favorable Turn Brought Buoydnt Advance in
~Prices-Trdding Highly Specialized

by the fresh pool and clique demonstrn E
tions. =.
Most Of the buying which was the
factor in today's trading came from
strong pool interests, there being only n
moderate amount of public participation.
but conditions have changed and there
are indications that the important inter
ests have a desire to accumulate all
the securities possible, without paying
much regard to price.
The advances in the leading stocks in
the short session ranged from / to 10
points. United States Steel vas bought
on a large scale. advancing more than
| point to above 105, while Cruciblc
Steel opened with a gain of ) points at
1882 and maintained most Of this gain
until the close. Baldwin Locomotive
was specially influenced by reports of
important action toward the end of the
month and advanced more than S points
to above 1876.
New York Air Brake was usually aC-
tive making n gain of Z points to 11S.
and many others in this group. includ-
ing American Locomotive moved up =
TO ) points. Fisher Body which rose
II points yesterday made n further gain
Of more than I points this morning sell e.
ing at 40. Mexican Petroleum led the
"ilsN with an advance of nearly I points.
The railroad stocks also found favor
with Denver preferred and Wheeling
and Lake Eric the most prominent Of
the group.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-13

STORAGE AND ASPHALTS
HOLD THE LIMELIGHT
Both Break Into Ne,O High Ground With AciUe Trading.
Promise of Broader Local Market

Electric Storage Battery and the
General Asphalt shares continued to
hold the lime light in the local mar
keith fact, enjoyed almost a COM
plete monopoly Of the dealings. The
quick elevation of both issues yester-
day brought n heavy influx of buying or
ders over night which apparently was
met by n rather scant supply of stocks.
Electric Storage Battery started at
1O4la, or nearly two dollars above last
night final sale, and quickly shot up
to 1881, a net gain of $3.50 a share.
The urgency of the demand can be meas
ured from the fact that over 5000 shares
changed hands in the two hours of the
trading, a significant total for any in
dividual stock on the local list.
At the same time there was an active
inquiry for General Asphalt shares, the
common advancing $3.50 to %. Realiz-
ing of profits by some Of the room
traders who jumped in on the forward
movement yesterday brought n subse-
quent reaction to 901h. All these Of
ferings, however, were quickly 'gobbled
up, bringing Il rebound to 021a. In the
meantime, the preferred on relatively
small dealings scared 81 to 1871.
Little of interest was done in the
balance of the local list. Philadelphia
Electric was firm and American Ship
advanced p. Lake Superior apparently
found support at u, at least held at
that figure, later rising to 21H.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-13

The composure of the local market
throughout the turbulent week in face
Of the uncertainties of the labor situa-
ton and other surrounding disquieting
conditions was highly gratifying. That
the local stocks did not sell off under
these circumstance was not only re-
markable, but also furnished additional
convincing proof that most of the active
local stocks were lodged in strong
hands.
Renewed b~uoyanCy in several of the
recent active favorites was particularly
encouraging and gave hope of a further
broadening Of interest in the local
stocks, many of which, while possessing
attractive possibilities, have been
neglected for some time by reason of the
Turing profits in the quicker moving
speculative specialties in the big mar
ket. The market position of a number
of the local stocks is perhaps stronger
today than for many months, largely
because of the absence Of active specula-
ton in these shares.
1t only requires a little aggressive
leadership to start the ball a-rolling.
Material is here for making the local
market equally attractive as at other
c%enters, and some, of these fine morn
ings the local talent will awaken to
this undisputablc fact. More so when
it will be found that the margin of
safety is far greater than that found
in some of the speculative footballs at
the moment in the New York market.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-13
NEW YORK COFFEE MARKET

New York, Sept. 13.-Coffee futures
opened this morning G points lower on
December and generally 3 to 5 points
higher otherwise.
Later. the market became firmpr, De
cember rising to 1850, and March to
1916, or G3 to 70 points above the
call quotations.
Shorts covered after the recent heavy
declines here and it was apparent that
the big difference between contracts To-
cally and the actual article in Brazil
had brought in fresh investment buying.
1t was understood that old long lines
had been pretty well l]iQuidated on the
drop earlier in the week and offerings
showed Il falling off.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-13
MISCELLANEOUS
EXPANSION OF SHIPPING
P. A. S. Frapklln Says Conditions
Favor Broadening Of Commerce

New York, Sept. l3.-P. A. >.
Franklin, head of tho international
Mercantile Marine Company, who ar
rived on the Adriatic today, after a
five weeks visit to Europe on interna =
tional mercantile marine matters, said
Conditions favor a big expansion
in shipping, and the I. NJ. NJ. is in a
position to take advantage of every
opportunity to increase the scope of its
| activities. 1t is ready to help further
development in shipping either by OPP
Grating United States shipping board
vessels, or in any other way.
1.-The British shipbuilding interests
are not worrying about American com
petition, nor is Great Britain bOthering
about the question as to whether OF
not she is to be the world leader in
shipping, as she was before the war. Or
the contrary, her spirit appears to b.
that of desiring TO co operate with al
nations in re establishing normsl ship
ping conditions By an increase o. worls
tonnaRe."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-13
NEW YORK BANK STATEMENT
Excess Reserve Raised $13,655,oso.
Surprising Reduction In Loans

More than usual interest was at
tachcd to the New York bank state
mcnt today because of the financial
operations this week incidental to the
payment OF the third installment of the
income tax on Monday. Contrary to
expectations loans showed "a contrac-
ton of $40, 1872, 900. However, con-
sidering the big increase last week and
reported reduction in commercial de
mand, the borrowing OF account of
taxes was offset by the contraction in
the ordinary loan operations. The
preparations were reflected in the re
markable jump Of $3.50, 1873 600 in de-
mand deposits. An increase in the re-
serve in the federal reserve bank of
SO, 10000 was an offsctting factor,
and as a result the excess reserve was
raised S13, G55, 0S0, making the actual
surplus S45, GS1 $50.
The statement in detail follows:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-13
Refined SUGARS UNCHANGED

New York, Sept. 13.-The refined
sugar market continues unchanged.
Local refners are still out of the mar
ket owing to the heavy oversales, ship
ments now being made on account of
old contracts. Refners are catching
up on back orders and, providing ar
rivals of raws continue at the recent
rate for another week or ten days, it
is believed that they will be in a posi-
ton to accept new business on an al
most normal scale. Prices are un-
changed at &c, less Q per rent for cash
for fine graduated. Raws, also, are
unchanged at 7-2Sc for 90 degree
centrifugals. The United States sugar
equalization board made no purchase.
of raws yesterday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-13

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF
PUBLIC GROuSDS. AND Buildings
OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENN
SYLNANIA, CAPITOL BUILDING, HAIR
RISRIrRG PA.


Sealed proposals. accompanied by a check
on a solvent bank or trust company. duly
certified by Il proper officer thereof in the
sum Of twenty-five thousand 1913. OOO) dollars
as a proposal guaranty. will b. received Al
the office Of the superintendent OF Public
Grounds and Buildings Of m" commonwealth
Of Pennsylvania. at Harrisburg. Pa. until
10 u. m. on Tuesday. september %. 1918.
tol Park Extension and State street, Harris.
burg. Pa.
Specifications. plans. proposal and contract
forms are on file and can be seen in the
office of the superintendent. at Harrisburg.
the office of the Chief Engineer in BaitI,
more and the office OF the Architect in New
York, and contractors may obtain sets of
the same by depCsitinE 500 for Zach set
with the Superintendent. This deposit Will
be refunded upon return OF the sets without
marking, dIshEur,ment or other damage
contract. The right is reserved TO reject
sIONFRS OF PURIIC GROJ'NDs \
BUILDINGS, COMMONWEALTH OF PENN
L. W. MiTCHELL. T. W. TFMPLEvON.
ARN SSSFi5'T Il. nRuvNER. a Tc1i '"'S"o'"t'
101 Park avenue. NV York city.
]. e. GREINER & Co.
Engineers Fidelity Bldg. baltimore. Md
SEALED PROPOSALS VIII he opened by the
Supt. of Lighthouses. baltimore. Nd. .
o'clock p. M. Sept. -. 1919. for furnishing
Iight station. y 9 Information uLon ar.
p~lication to the ahov" Supt.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-13
he statement in detail follows:
r
BANK CLEARINGS EXPAND
Business 23.2 Per Cent Greater
Than Same Week LAST Year

New York, Sept. 13.-Further evil
dence of the expansion in business
throughout the country is shown in this
weeks bank clearings which record a
gain of 1872 per cent as compared with
the same week last year.
Total clearings in the eleven principal
cities of the Usited States were ST.
752, 024 ,S07, against $6.303, $50, 115 the
corresponding week in 1913 and &c.
SIS. POI 300 last week. Clearings in
Philadelphia aggregated 1852, 1G9, 547,
against $316, 400, $50 this week last
year, or a gain Of 11.3 per cent.
Details follows:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-13
by government bonds or notes.
FOREIGN

New York. Sept. 13.-The foreign
exchange mark t opened generally under
the preliminary figures, including stpr-
ling. which was forecasted at the best
figures of the week. French and Ital-
ian exchanges opened considerably under
the preliminary, making still lower rec
ords than any so far reported. 1t is
to be noted that Belgian exchange is re-
ported about 6 ccntimps higher than
French exchange. Ruble notes are
nominal at /.
Quotations were:
Demand sterling All. cables 4.17&
franc cables $50. checks, S.61 y lire
cab'cs 0.77; checks, 80; Swiss cables
$50. checks 5.62; guildcr cables 37A
checks 81 1-1G. pesetas cables 1912,
checks 1907; Stockholm cables "a 30,
checks 24.35; Christiania cables 23.1O,
checks 22.95: Copenhagen cables % 20,
checks 900: Belgian cables S.53,
checks 500; marks cables 3.95, checks
800.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-13
Reserve Banks, Discount Rates

Official discount rates at the twelve
Federal Reserve banks were rs fol-
lows:
(Thc first column gives rates for all
periods up to and including a fifteen
day maturity the second for n period
of sixteen to ninety days. The third
and fourth columns give the rates for
rcdiscounts of collateral loans secured
by government bonds or notes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-13
$50 THE COLoNIlL Trust COMPANY
Special Meetings
,TICE - HEREBY al

,tlaz7 OTIC Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
49, at a Special Meeting Of the stock.
holders Of the Drovers and Merchants Bank,
held on the 21st day Of August, 1919. al
which 1907 sha res Of tho 1000 shares out.
standing were present. either in person ar
by proxy. and voting, a resolution authOri4
ing and greeting the Directors and Officers
Merchants Bank into a National Bank. and
to make the certificate required therefor by
the laws OF the United States. was unanl-
mously passed.
ERNEST X. PATTON.
TaaIf,-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-13
Budget Hearings to Begin Sept. 20

n budget system for the government
will be begun September 90, by the
special House committee which has &c
cided to push the inquiry with a view
of making recommendations before
March 1, the date fixed for a final re-
port. Chairman Good was instructed
to ask the Senate committee to JOIN
in the hearings.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-13
Destruction in the invaded district

of Italy has not been so great as an
%ticipated. Unless there is a tremendous
industrial development as a conse-
qucnce of the war, 1t seems likely thar
even with favorable freight rates
Italy's requirements in the lines Of
rough and sawn lumber for ordinary
commercial use will not exceed 2,OOO,-
900 900 to $500, 900 900 board feet a
year,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-13
BAR SILVER

Commercial bar silver was quoted in
New York today at S1.12h an ounce,
an advance Of Tc. In London the
price was Gid, a gain Of hd.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-13
Today's Range In Liberty Bonds

Sales of LIBERTY Bonds in the Stock Err
chGIgc CARR interest to date OF sale. The
seller receiUes that interest, IN addition TO
TIC sale price Of the ord. U
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-13
NOTWITHSTANDING RATES
PHILADELPHIA-Call, 5% MG

cent; time, 54 @6 per cent; CONNER
cial paper, three to six months, 5H@
5A per cent, and six months, 6 per
cent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-13

Total sales, 4ab.i0o shares, compared with
ara. 400 shares yesterday this week. 1920
200 shares; last week, 4,stLopO shares,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-13
100000
Lower Merton Township
Montgomery County.
Pennsylvania
Township Bonds of 1919

Bids are invited for 500, 900 Of an author
t5X per cent serial coupon bonds Of Lower
Merton Township. Free Of all PennsyiNania
Ierality approved by Townsend, Elliott n
Munson, Of Philadelphia; Privilege 81 regis,
Trust Co. Of Ardmore, Pa. Settlement to Do
made October LIST. .o, nm
Alternate bids-First for 500 900; sSS,TUw
iS2I. 1929, 1894 and 1890. respectively. -,
Second for 500. 600; 1900 each osah'
loco. 1854. isaq and 1914, respsctiyely' and
Ei5. 900 OF Series F, maturing 1p4p -
Sealed bids TO be addressed to chairman
Finance Committee. once OF Township Com
missioners, m Pa. marked BIG Tor
Toynshlp Bonds." and accompanied by, a
certified check for $4,000 to order of Township
OF Lower Merton.
Bids will he received until noon' mOhuhs'
G. {. NNDERsON, Secretary
ArdmOrp Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-13
TRADING IS1IMITED
ON COTTON EXCHANGE
Market Moves IrreguIarIy Be-
cause Of Nervousness Over
Tropical Storm
CNrrNN RELr wEATHER coNn1r1oNs

COTTON BEIIT WEATHER CONDITIONS
New York. Sept. 1s.-The following tenn
n"ratures were recorded in the cotton
Vile. 10. Nashville and Fort Smith. 6S:
Shreveport. oklahoma CITY. Little Rock
and Wilmington. so; Atlanta. 90; NiCks.
burg and Augusta. "a; San Antonio and
Macon. 6s; Savannah. 20: Corpus Christi.
Montgomery. Charleston and Jacksonville.
-. Galveston and Tampa. "A. and New
Orleans and Pensacola. 7s. The follow
ing precipitations were recorded: Jackson
VILE. 10; Pensa cola. 10; Macon and Cor
Dus christi, 40, Charleston. go. and Sa-
vanndh. TO.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-13
Aside from a reduction of five cents

a pound for English vermilion prices
for dry Colors remain firm. Dealers
declare that the market is in good con
dition, with supplies on hand adequate
to cover all demands.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-13

BOSTON-Moncy is quoted at 3B
per cent. Discount rates, short bills,
3 7-1GM312 per cent three months
bills, 3 0-16M3% per cent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-13

Bank cIea rings today compared with cor
responding day ImSt two yoo@Ggs: 1917
phlIa .ST5,3 iG, go sea. Gl0, OOy $54. T5l. T5S
Roston... G3. OSl. 42S ~, GSI.511 37,427.iIJ
y. y. ST5,23S. 9I1 $50. $40. 900 ........
Chicago. 1O7, lao, ISL 81, 03i $50 ,..,,',.