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The Washington times., 1919-03-06
4 PERSONS HURT
BY VEHICLES HERE

-Four persons today are suffering
from injuries sustained last night in
street accidents.
While crossing a. Four-and- half
and L streets southwest last night
Miss Mary Mcdonald. twenty-six
years old, Of 6I4 Fourteenth street
northeast, was struck by an auto
mobile operated by Max Wolfe. OF
1906 l street northwest. She was
slightly injured on the body and
taken to the Emergency Hospital
Mrs. Elcanorc Huffman. OF 22%3 Q
street northwest. was struck by an
automobile owned by the swedish
LEGATION. at Connecticut avenue and
N street northwest. Mrs. Huffman
sustained injuries on the body
While riding bicycle. at Seven
teenth street and Pennsylvania ave
nue. northwest Yesterday. William
Small. colored, eighteen years old, Of
14I7 Massachusetts, avenue southeast.
was struck by wagon driven by
Robert Howard. OF 037 SHOWS court
northwest. His right ankle was
sprained.
John y. White. eleven years old. OF
1895 Rosedalc street northeast was
injured slightly yesterday when he
was struck by an automobile, Oper-
ated by r. f. Martin. OF 1893 L street
northeast. at Fifteenth and II streets
northeast.
Slight damage resulted when an
automobile driven by Charles Con-
stout. OF $50 / street northwest, WAS
struck by a street car OF the Capital
Traction Company, Al Fourteenth
street and Pennsylvania avenue
northwest.
An automobile, operated by two
The Washington times., 1919-03-06

In the territory between ID and r
streets, and Eighth to Twelfth streets
Northeast.
Although he has just started to de-
liver copies OF The Times on a route
including lightweight customers,
Rene Keck. Ills X street northeast,
says he would rather be one Of the
young business men of The Times
than almost anything he can think 81.
"AlI of The Times carrier boys I
know are a fine bunch of fellow, and
that is one reason why 1 wanted to
be Times carrier boy myself says
Rene. They seem to work together
just like soldiers in an army.
Il think the work Is great, because
i: helps a fellow TO feel a little bit
independent and gives him some re-.
sponsibility. Besides it's awfully in
teresting to work for a newspaper. a"
Rene is in the eighth grade OF the
Wheatley School. His father, August
keck is an empIoye OF the Bureau OF
Engraving and Printing.
The Washington times., 1919-03-06
MAI. BIRDSALL
MAKESDENIAL
OF CHARGE BY.
GEN.PERSHING

BALTIMORE, March 6.-Other
than to deny that he has written ar
ticles in any paper in this country
and describing the incident of his
striking a military prisoner, fol
which he was court-martialed, Major
Alfred W. Birdsall, United States
quartermaster' corps, who was
charged by General Pershing with
being the instigator of a campaign
Of criticism against the embarkatlon
camp at Brest, France, would make
no comprehensive statement yester-
day at the Southern Hotel, where
he is staying while assigned to duty
in this city.
The cablegram from General
Pershing, made public by the War
Department yesterday, stated that
the newspaper attack against con-
ditions at the camp began about the
time of the return of Major Birdsall,
who was said to have been formerly
of the New York Telegram, to this
country. The officer said that he
has never been connected with the
newspaper mentioned, but was in the
employ of the New York Herald in
the capacity of superintendent of the
mechanical end of the publication.
Left Brest In June, 1918.
Major Birdsall. while making it clear
that he was not attempting a defense
and did not wish to be quoted, said he
left Brest in June. 1918, for the front
The Washington times., 1919-03-06

and was not present in the camp at the
time the most serious OF the conditions
were supposed 10 have existed.
Speaking OF the incident of his alleged
attack upon a military prisoner. for
which he was sentenced by a general
Court-martial TO a reprimand. reduction
10 the foot OF the list OF jors OF the
quartcrmastcrs corps for one year and
a fine Of $500. and which punishment
was said TO have inspired his statement
that he would get someone in Brest.
Major BirdsaIl' said:
There are some cases in which man
cannot he handled Wits kid gloves. I
want to repeat my statement that I wish
TO make no comment on the affair, hut
the fact remains that the prisoner had
just knocked down a military policeman.
and had in turn been struck in the face
by the stick Of the guard. His face was
found in a battered condition just after
was supposed TO have brutality struck
him
Hts Quarters Good.
Major Birdsall said he had pleasant
quarters. good food and generally
good living conditions while at Brcst'
and he thought the same could be
said for all OF the permanent per-
sonnet OF the camp. The complaint.
he said, was entirely from the great
numbers Of men who were transients
and suffered all the disorders and in
conveniences usual to bodies encamp-
cd only for a few days.
While at Brest, Major Birdsall said
In
which were hard TO MI by one man,
namely, provost marshal. command
ing officer of a section OF the camp.
burial officer and fire marshal It
was in connection with his duties as
provost marshal that the incident Of
the prisoner happened.
He has the post of transport officer
for Baltimore and will remain here
for some time.
The Washington times., 1919-03-06
ITALIANS HERE TO ASK u. S.
AID ITALIA IRRIDENOA"

tical Association Of Unredeemed Ital-
ians has arrived in Washington for
the purpose OF securing the support
OF the American people TO their pro-
ject OF having Trieste, Istria, Trenti-
no. Fiume and Dalmatia returned to
Italian rule.
DR.. Giorgio Pitacco. member OF the
municipal council OF Trieste, heads
the mission and among the other
members are Ur. Gino Antoni, a
Fiume alderman. DR.. Roberto Ghigli-
anovich, a deputy Of the Dalm8tian
diet. and Col. Cgo Pizzarello.
The Washington times., 1919-03-06

Nloan's LInIment makes rubbing need
less. Il Is easier and cleaner to use
than plasters or pouItices. Il does
not stain the skin or clog the pores
bottle Of Slosn's Liniment is all you
need for quick rest and relief from
the pains Of sprsins. bruises. back
ache, stiff neck, and most forms OF
rheumatic twinEes. Generous size
bottles al druggists everywhere.
SOC, Coo, Sl25
The Washington times., 1919-03-06

Jouett Shouse. OF Kansas, took Of
flee yesterday as Assistant Secretary
OF the Treasury. succeeding Thomas
z. Love. resigned. Mr.. 5hOuse. Who
was a member Of the House Of Rep
resentatives OF the last Congress,
will supervise the war Tisk and IN
ternal revenue bureaus.
The Washington times., 1919-03-06
HERE'S WARMING, SOOTHING RELIEF
FROM YOUR RHEUMATIC ACHES

For Prompt relief from Rhcuma-
tism. Neuralgia, or Lumbago. you can
depend on SIoans Liniment The
warming, soothing. countcr-irritant
effect is the quickest way to over
come the Inflammation, swelling or
stiffness a few drops so right TO
the sore part, draw the blood from
the congested place and remove the
cause OF the ache
The great penetrating power OF
The Washington times., 1919-03-06
Low FARES FOR YANks o. X,

ton granting reduced passenger fares
to officers. enlisted men, and nurses
OF the army. navy, and marine corps
are held justified. in a tentative re-
port to the Interstate Commerce Com
mission by an attorney examiner who
investigated complaint filed by Will
lam +. Golden as a private individual.
contending unlawful discrimination.
The Washington times., 1919-03-06
Kill EN-, If You Wish,
In That Last Chapter,
But Nix on NeW Faces
By GEORGE H. DoNoHUE.

Here is the final word before the last chapter of
4" Camoufaged" is submitted to the awarding jury.
Judging from the excellence of the copy being turned
in by the various contributors apparent that the story
which will appear in The Washington Times next Sunday
the conclusion to 'Camoufaged" will bring to light
literary genius of no small merit.
The Washington times., 1919-03-06

unidentified men. collided with a tree
at Thirteenth street and Maryland
avenue northeast yesterday. The au-
tomobile WAS damaged slightly
The Washington times., 1919-03-06
PANGERNANSASK
HOME FOR KAISER

BERLIN. March 6.-Ths German
National Assembly or the Ebert gov
eminent is in honor bound 70 furnish
a safe retreat on German soil for for
mer Emperor William and his wife.
according to a proclamation adopted
by the Pan-Germah League al q meet
ing held at Bar berg, Bavaria.
The proclamation further demands
that political responsibility for the
suicidal armistiee" OF November II
be definitely ixed and the guilty par
ties expelled from the public service.
The Washington times., 1919-03-06
TRADE AND FOOD BOARDS CLASH.

TRADE AND FOOD BOARDS CLASH.
Clashing Jurisdiction between the
war trade board and tile f.lOd udInia-
istration Is seen N statement Is
sued yesterday by ths foal admins
tration relative 70 tie pTiSe Cf hog
products. Attention IL directed 20 the
fact that the war trade board has re-
scinded the regulation by whIsh call
applications for licenses 10 export
pork and pork products TO European
destinations must have attached
thereto a certificate to the effect that
commodity described had been sold
for export at q price approved ~ the
food administration" At the same
time the war trade board announces
that all pork and pork products have
been removed from the export con-
servation list, both actions effective
today.
The Washington times., 1919-03-06

When yOu 70 hone tonight tell your
wife yea have paid y0uP Income tax.
The Washington times., 1919-03-06
Left Brest In June, 1918.

Major Birdsall, while making it clear
that he was not attempting a defense
and did not wish to be quoted, said he
left Brest in June. 1918. for the front,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-03
DIVIDENDS DECLARED

Midland Securities Co., quarterly 3f $3.50.
payable December 81 to stock OF record
Penn Water and Power Co.. quarterly OF
~ per cent on common. payable January
2 10 stock of record December 10.
Southwest Pennsylvania Pipe Line Co..
quarterly of SO. payable December 81 IA
stock of record December 15
Chandler Motor Car Co. quarterly of So
payable January to stockholders OF record
ManRattan IN Electrical Supply Co., quar-.
terly of / per cent on common and ~
per cent on both the first and second pre-
terred, Diyidsnds payable January 2 to
Americnp snelters Securities Co., quar-,
~ per cent on preferred b" payable
Amorlcan Tobacco Co., quarterly lh pei
cent on preferred payable January 2 to stocI
OF record December ID.
Wcyman Bruton CO., quarterly 2h pei
cent on common and Y per cent on pre-
ferred payable January I TO stock OF recorC
December 10.
p. Lorillard Co.. quarterly per cent or
common and Y per cent on preferred pay
able January TO stock OF reco d Decem
her 10,
LehiFh Valley Railroad Co.. quarterly Of
I1A per cent on common 70 stockhol era OF
record December Is, payable on or as soon
after january 3 as the company receives
from the United states government an ade.
Lauate payment OF the rental now due; and !
EaunFterly Of 2M per cent on preferred tc
stoeshedsrs Of record December 10. payable
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-03
NEWS OF FINANCIAL WORLD-NEW YORK I
FURTHER RECOVERY MADE
BY ALL LEADING ISSUES
Market Whole Shotoed Tendency Cut Loose From
Recent Restraining Factors

New York, Doc 3.--Further improve
ment in prices was scored in today s
Stock market as result of continued
covering of shorts and what was said
To be free reinvcstmpnt buying. The
upmarking of stock values came in for
more notice because of the further de-
molali2ation in the foreign exchange
market. While there was an appreci
ape quickcning in the outside demand,
the trading continued largely of Il pro
/ fcssional caliber.
Tcchnica- Influence apparently ex-
crted greater affect than outside con
ditfons. Supcrticully, however, the
market had all the appearances Of cut.
ting loose from the restraint of the fac
tors which have held speculative en-
thusnSm in check since the curbing of
the recent boisterous bull movement.
The acute coal strike situation was
wholly ignored The Mexican troubles
were seemingly entirely forgotten. Over
night consideration of the Presidents S
message found favorable points which
we're overlooked yesterday. At least what
disappointment was felt concerning the
omission of some definite program for
either the Peace Treaty or the railroad
problem. was modified by the encourag-
ing hope that these matters would he
treated Compchpnsivcly in subsequent
messages to Congress on these particu-
lar subjects.
The market community also appeared
to derive considerable comfort in the
report of the secretary of the treasury,
although banking interests took excep-
tions concerning his statements regard
ing the foreign exchange situation. From
broad gauge viewpoint however, the
report was generally conceded TO be
highly optimistic in tone.
Possibly the greater amount Of en-
Couragement was furnished in the grow
ing impression of a material easing of
money market conditions. If such an
opinion was honestly entertained it was
based more upon imagination than con-
crete facts Undoubtedly the worst Of
the money situation has been seen and
is past history hut it would be only a
case of dive ling in fools paradise to
believe the money market equilibrium
had been fully restored. This fact un.
ouestionably would be demonstrated
most unplpasnntly if any effort was
made to resume the reckless market
program checked last month,
The improvement in market condl-
tions is absolutely purely technical and
any other diagnosis is not only likely to
be misleading. but also prone to get
those making extensive commitments
into a heaD of trouble.
The market, in other words, was in
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-03

NARROW PRICE MOVEMENT
MLOCAL STOCK MARKET
Electric Storage Battery Directors Place the Common and
Preferred Stocks 10 Per Cent Diuidend Basis

Price movements in the local stock
market were irregular, but in most
cases the variations were confined with
IN the smallest fractional limits. Elec :
Irlc storage Battery and United Gas
Improvement were the exceptions. The
iack OF confirmation of yesterdays ex =
IrhVagant rumors concerning the divi :
dend action by the Electric Storage Bat
terry directors today was responsible for
the 30 drop in that stock during the
early trading. After recovering the loss
the STOCK was neglected the balance OF
the day, because of the general dispo-
sltlon to defer further commitments un :
til after the meeting of the board which
was scheduled for late this afternoon.
:, Inc announcement of the quarterly
dividend of 2M per cent placing the
common and preferred stock both on a
lO per cent per annum basis did not
come until after the market had closed.
The action of board, however, was gen :
orally commanded in local market
circles.
United Gas Improvement after ruling
firm at small fractional advance dur
ing most of the morning ran into fresh
liquidation in the afternoon causing q
decline of 81 from 531s to 52b.
The more active dealings were sup
piled by Lake Superior Corporation
with turnover of approximately 29OO
shares with a range of only IA be-
tween 20 and 20A.
Otherwise the dealings in the local
stocks were of the same desultory char
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-03

acter, with Indifferent changes. Phila-
delphia Electric was unchanged at 24%
Philadelphia Traction was again abb
sorbed nt 90. York Railways preferred,
on small dealings, dropped as cents from
the previous sale to BON. Philadelphia
Rapid Transit was a shade higher at
26A.
General Asphalt common came IN for
considerable attention In the second
hour of the trading by reason of SEN
sational jump of $13.75 to 1913. The
movement, however, was of no local sig
nifcance since the wide advance was
merely an adjustment Of price closer to
the New York curb quotation, which at
present is the principal market for the
stock
Attention of the local financial com
munity is more or less occupied at the
moment as to the character of the new
financing by the Philadelphia Electric
Co. and United Gas Improvement Co.
While nothing tangible is yet obtain
able, it is generally understood nego-
tiations are already under way to pro-
vide for the maturity of the notes of
both of these corporations, which fall
due in February. 1t is the consensus
of opinion in banking circles, in view
of the high money market tension, ar
rangements will probably be made for
n renewal of these notes for at least
another year, if not two years. BY
that time the return of normal condi-
tions will permit both concerns to take
up n more permanent form of 6nanc-
ing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-03
RECOVERY IN COTTON
IS NOT MAINTAINED
Market Shows Fairly Steady
Undertone on Wall Street
and Western Offerings
COTTON BELT WEATHER CONDITIONS

COTTON BELT WEATHER CONDITIONS
New York. Dec. 3.-The following tenn
peratures We're recorded in the cotton belt
this morning: Oklahoma City. 1s. Abi-
lene, 90 Memphis, 80; Fort Smith. Little
yicksburg and Knoxville. 50; Corpus
Christi, Augusta, Atlanta and Whining
ton, 4o Shreveport and Macon, AZ; Mer-
idisn and Montgomery. A; Thomasyille
sacola. Galveston and Jacksonville, 81:
Now Orleans and Tampa, 80. There was
O2 inch of precipitation at Oklahoma
city. .O6 at Abilene and AZ at San An
tonic.
New York, Dec. 3.--Wall street and
western longs continued to offer their
cotton on rallies this afternoon and,
while the market showed fairly steady
undertone, prices failed to make sus-
tanned recovery. Spot advices were
conflicting, in some instances telling of
larger offerings of the actual at the
advance.
Shippers commitments for December
and January are understood to be
heavy, and it is doubtful if many people
anticipate any material reduction in
spot quotations for many weeks to come.
Toward 9 O'Clock the market turned
weak under renewed liquidation and
with a break in New Orleans.
The exports were 17,7S6 bales, in
Guiding 27S6 bales to France and Is 900
bales to Japan and China.
Clearances for the season to date were
2,031 ,749 bales, compared with ,2o0,-
122 bales for the corresponding period
last season.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-03

/ an oversold condition by reason of the
/ phenomenal growth of the short interest
| during the progress of the recent sweep
ing reaction. With the more urgent
| liquidation of over extended bullish spec
ulative accounts virtually completed. the
universal law Of supply and demand
brought the market to position where e
in the position of the shorts was un-
tcnable. if not dangerous. At least.
Just precariou", as that of their bullish
brethren when everybody only n short
time ago we're bent upon sending every
thing to heaven boundaries by the sky.
ward route.
Quite considerable line of these
short commitments had already been
run in, but the outstanding accounts
Of the bear element were sufficient to
keep the market headed upward, more
especially with the fresh outside de-
mand. the supply was far short in
meeting the requirements. There was
only the one result. Rising quotations.
The recover, however, while general ,
still lacked the Rnap and vigor which
would be expected if the movement was
backed by natural rather than artihcial
or mechanical conditions.
Signs of renewed public interest were
manifested by various issues at the out =
set Gains of / to . points We're made
by rails. steels, COppcrs, oils. ship
pings, equipments and specialties. Gen
oral Motors was again the most con-
spicuous feature at an advance of 4
points.
Prices forged steadily ahead on the
light trading of the morning, the
scarcity of offerings contributing to the
further advance. Motors, oils, ship
ings and coppers comprised the chief
'catures of strength. Tobacco food and
leather issues joined the movement later
with American Wooden, Baldwin Loco
motive, Worthlngton Pump and
Cruciblc Steel.
L. S. Steel at a substantial trac :,
tioual gain was at its highest prices OF
the week and Delaware and Hudson
rallied on the improvement shown by
other rails. The & per cent opening
rate for call loans impaired additional
strength to the list at noon.
Trading was almost at a standstill
during the midsession, but the market
continued to move forward. Recent IA
vorites were neglected, however, for
shippings, low priced oils and food and
chemical shares, where extreme gains
ranged from 2l2 to 6 points.
Moderate reactions among standard
rails in the last hour were Offset by the
increased strength OF oils and metals.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-03
CORN PRICES WEAKEN
AFTER STRONG START
Unconfirmed Rumors of Coal
Strike Settlement Cause
SIump-Oats Sag

Chicago, Dec. 3.-Heavy selling of
corn, due to rumors that the soft coal
miners had accepted the terms of the
government. weakened the market to-
day after it had started strong.
Offerings were limited for few min
utes, but they increased quickly, a good
supply coming from wire houses. Trade
was active and mixed.
Announcement that the Corn Prod
ucts Refining Co. had shut down all its
plants in this vicinity for an indefinite
period had a bearish effect. The trade
expected increased facilities for moving
the crop to terminal points and thus
relieve the tightness of the cash situa-
ton.
Some authorities declared that there
was little chance of accumulation at ter
minal points for quite a while. They
pointed out that if coal is obtainable
industries would be in a position to
absorb arrivals of present proportions
and prevent stocks from increasing.
Oats sagged after a steadier start.
Commission houses bought at the outset,
but local interests were bearish. Pro-
fessional bulls purchased on the de-
cline. Buying incentive was lacking
because of the many uncertainties in the
general situation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-03
MoNEY.LENDING RATES

NEW YORK-Money on call, both
mixed collateral and all industrial col
lateral opened at per cent; high, 9
low, 5h; last, 5la; closed, 5@5h ;
ruling rate, 6 per cent.
Conditions are unchanged in the
market for time money. There Is very
little new money available and TAOS
per cent is quoted for sixty days. on
industrials.
Prime commercial paper is firmer,
with fewer quotations at 5h per cent.
Prime bank acceptances show some
Improvement after exceptional dullness.
Prime bills are quoted at 5h@ @4B per
cent.
Call loans on acceptances are> un-
changed at 4A per cent.
PHIIIADELPHIA-Call, G per cent
time, 6 per cent; commercial paper,
three to six months. 5A per cent, and
six months. 5A as ner cent.
LONDON-Money is quoted at 2%
per cent. Discount rates, short bills
ana three month bills, 59s.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-03
STORAGE BATTERY DIVIDEND
Both Issues Are Placed on 10 Per
Cent Per Annum Basis

New York, Dec. 3.--Thc Electric
Storage Battery Co. today declared
quarterly dividends of 212 per cent on
both the common and preferred stocks
putting those issues on n 10 per cent
per annum basis, compared with s per
. to stock of record December 10.
The dividends are payable on January
cent previously.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-03
EGGS 81 AZ DOZEN AT CHICAGO

Chicago, Dec. 3.-Fresh eggs sold at
retail for 81 dozen in Chicago today.
The receipts were only 5S3 cases, about
tenth the normal supply at this
season of the year. Butter retailed at
ninety cents a pound with receipts only
800 tubs, about one half the normal
days receipts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-03
VOTE ON CAPITAL. INCREASE
Insurance Company Would Issue
100000 Additional Shares Of Stoc k

100000 Additional Shares Of STOCK
Shareholders of the Insurance Co.
of North America will meet in spe-
cial session on Friday, February @,
1920, to vote on an increase of the
capital stock and surplus fund of the
company by the issue of 100000 addi-
tional shares of stock.
Each stockholder is to be entitled to
subscribe for one share on account of
every four shares held. The amount to
be paid for each share will be $20 $40
of the proceeds of each share to be
placed to capital stock and $40 to be
added to the present surplus of the
company,