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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-08-03
Varied Phases of Finance and Business
Commodities


After Fridays excitement and 200 point
advance following the very bullish gov
eminent report yesterdays cotton market
was tame affair and showed no effects
of the feversh conditions which prevailed
the day before. An overnight conslderratlon
Of general market influences hn,nc evidently
with the most bullish August government
report on record there were still some
bearish tactors left in the market anu an,
counted q good deal of damage.
At any rate. in marked contrast to tho
p "ss m OF e"ynf s in he
market on Friday there were only a few
buyers in Saturdays market except at
win sales OF
call early at $4,000 and December at
s5.a5 the market deyeiopsd good deal
October. or 1873 points down from the
highest of tho forenoon. December broke
to and ao to s4to
lowest point Of the day and IS to 70
"r Of the the n fos
weakness was found In the attempts be-
ing made throughout the country by gov
advancing prices of all commodities. In
connection with labor unrest shown
in the strike Of railroad shopmen and
the continued uncertainty as to European
credits, this factor was evidently re-
garded by the trade MS at least a partial
Offset the bullish government report, al
though many believe that unless August
turns out more favorably for the crop
than 1t has in past years the critical sit
uation OF tho plant must sooner or later
assert itself a governing influence in
the market.
There were no Liverpool cables on Sat
urday and tho Stock Exchange was closed,
which checked business in the local mar
ket somewhat, and there was very little
outside support to absorb the offerings
put out by room traders and mmisson
houses New Orleans showed q good deal
Of weakness at times and there was SELL
ing by the South. which considered
very significant IN view Of the bullsh
nature of the report. Over the belt there
was cloudy weather. with showers pre-
dicted again in Eastern states.
From drygoods sections it was learned
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Butter, Cheese and Eggs

Butter-Receipts were s,s4s packages
Creamery higher than extras. ID, SO 70
IS &c; extras. 92 score, So &c; firsts. IS to
o. score. SO Q55c; seconds SO to 81 score.
60ls M52lac lower grades. IS n % soc: un-
sailed sa,ted' hghsr than extras 59g5a &c;
onds. 5sW66c; state dairy tubs, finest.
e AZ q =, Sse sood f. prime, 6l@54c; com
81 q sac; lower grades. - SOC; les. cur
rent make. frsts, AZ fp4ac, seconds 46i2 ~
t7c; lower grades, i5>46c packing stock
current make. Va, 20 u o 47c; No. :.
Acc; love- graGes. 800 Is &C.
Checss--sie ccipts. 1883 boxes state.
whole milk. fresh fats colored or white
ID, 80 = q 80 3sc average run. colored or
white, 81 Il q 80 Il c; lower grades 22Q3lc;
twins specials whites, s29 3sc. coiored.
ga q 33c; average run. colored o. " hite
81 q S2e; lower grades. 20 SOHc; Wisoon
sin, whole milk. twins fresh, 81 "A fpSss,c
single daisies, white, S3i+ Q3siac: lolorad,
sS@339c double daisies. colored. fresh,
s2N q ase Young Americas fresh. a5G
80 nc; state SKINS specials, "a n Q25lsc,
prime to choice, 90 2ac; fair to good, / S 70
l9c; lower grades. Tg014c.
Esgs.---Receipts. 1920 cases Fresh
gathered. extras, dozen. 6l@56c: extra
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-08-03
Cereals

Wheat-There was a feeling of extreme
uncertainty in tho wheat trade over prob
able future Developments as there were no
definite reports az to what plan the gov
eminent Will adopt to bring about the pro-
posed reduction in the cost of living 1t
recognized that the cost of bread to
the consumer constitutes only a very small
proportion of the annual household budget.
but the fact that the government has full
lieved to make the wheat market the most
logical point Of attack and many believe
that II wheat and -four prices are reduced
it may start general decline III other
commodities.
Grain merchants. however, were dis
posed to be nervous over the outlook and
from the recognized commercial methods
Of doing business may have farreaching
influence on the country at large, and
might bring about unforeseen developments
OF an unfavOrable nature.
Corn.-The corn market was moro or
less demoralized during Saturdays opera
tions This was particularly true in regard
to the early trading when prices expert
enceed a perpendicular drop of Az TO SC
per bushe within very few minutes
Subsequently part OF this loss was re-
covered. but the undertone throughout the
day was very nervous and final quotations
values was due largely to feeling of ex-
treme uncertainty over probable develop
mont IN connection 1,, with the efforts to re,
o. The session prices were down II to 10 = C
from the high point of Tuesday and not
wthstanding the very rapid break, buyers
had little confidence.
The recent heavy rains over the belt had
already brought about change in senti-
ment and the irregular action OF values
showed that d general evening up of out
standing contracts was in progress. and
that traders were going to await future
developments before again taking ag
gressve stand either way.
Yesterdays Previous Year
New York: close close. ago.
Corn. No. yellow.s2.O0A s2.I5A -
Chicago:
September. ....... 1's5 1894 1875
December. Loo Loo -
Oats.-The market for oats weak
and lower In sympathy with corn the
prevailing belief that prices will be in
fluenced by any radical move which the
government may take toward lowering
the cost OF living Cash prices failed to
break much as futures but while there
was some cash inquiry, very little business
came to light.
Yesterdays Previous Year
Oats No. 3 VIII. .s.s4N @.se s.se@.s9 $50
Chicago:
December. .7s13 is -
Yesterdays Previous Year
Cash No white. sl.691. $l.7s sl.72
Flour and Neutrality-suspicious. were:
Yesterdays Previous Year
Mimi. patent $3.50 $3.50 slI4o
Cornmeal. yellow. 400 100 40
Rye flour $50. 8.95 @0.25 8.05@0.25 1865
Bran ........... 1890 1890 -
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July 20. 1919. L.. E. Haskeu. Seen
~ Madison Ave-. New York

firsts. clds5ac; firsts 47a5oc; seconds
~ ~ soc under grades, 80 a sac; dirties,
no. l. ~ a 4cc; No and poorer. 3oSf SIC
checks. good to choice. dry. s4si sue
under grades, 2o9ssc, refrigerator, special
marks; larcy. buyer TO assume chsrges'
soc: firsts. %7@4sc; seconds .4iA ~ a. = =,
state. Pennsylvania and nearby Western
,nennery Whites, fine to fancy, s797oc;
common to prime. 50fssc; Pacific Cos,
whites, saTssc; other Western and South
ern. gathered whites. SOC eeo; state. Penn
sylVahia ann nearby hennery browns
fancy. 5sG62o: gathered brown and mixed
coiors' .gradsd. fancy. 6sw57c. fair To
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-08-03

'rhe local spot market was quiet and IS
points lower at 1896 for midding; no sales
were reported.
southern spot markets-Dallas. steady 50
points lower at 1880; Sales 161 bales Gal
weston, steady. rs points lower at Bats;
sales. 2S4 bales. New Orleans, quiet. un-
changed at a425: sales. $50 bales. Mobile,
nominal, unchanged at S375; sales, nil
Aug usta, quiet, rs points lower at 1897;
sales, S7S bales. St. Louis, steady I'M
changed at $3.50; sales. nil. Houston
steady, 60 points lower at $500; sales,
l.ol7 bales Savannah, firm. unchanged at
33.50 sales, 200 tales. Memphis, steady,
unchanged at 1850; sales, $50 bales Lit
tie Rock, quiet, unchanged at $685. sales,
407 bales
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-08-03
A S5.OOO.OOO Shower

DES MONIES, Iowa, Aug. 1.-Rain-
fall in Iowa last night increased the
value of the corn crop by at least
100000, and downpour in the vi
cinity of Waterloo and in the north
eastern section in the next few days
will virtually assure bumper crop in
this state, according to the Weather
Bureau
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-08-03

that the government report made little
the market has been so 1rrn that addi-
tional buying orders would only serve to
put up prices without securing goods as
mills are much oversold Fall River sales
were small and curtaiIment large, owing
to the vacation period.
The range OF prices follow:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-08-03

Coffee Futurcs.-Cables from Brazil yes
terday, showing a decline in the Rio spot
market of 200 refs. and offerings OF Rios
at close to exchange prices here, helped to
the market yesterday, and on the call
prices were 10 to Is points below the
previous close.
During the early session the market was
dull and i'll the absence OF selling pressure
around II o'clock December and March
advanced 5 to 10 points. This slight rally
was followed by continued selling and final
prices were rs to 20 points net lower.
Firm offers from Santos were very irreg-
ular and while a small business was re-
ported on London credits, offers here
American credit. We're too high to attract
interest from buyers. The local spot mar
ket was shade easier with Rio rs quoted
at 221ac to 23c.
The range of prices follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-08-03
London Money Market

LONDON, Aug. 2.-Closing: Money,
PA per. cent. Discount rates-Short
bills. 7-16@31a per cent; three
months bills, 3 916M3ss per cent. Gold
premiums at Lisbon. 40.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-08-03
Money and Credit

Loans and discounts of the New York
Clearing House banks increased $127,-
O26,000 to $4,9S8, 089 900 last week &C.
cording to the statement issued yester-
day. The great expansion in loans was
due in large part to the payment on
August l of the $75,000,000 Canadian
loan maturity and that of the American
Foreign Securities Corporation which
amounted to $94,600,000.
Net demand deposits Of the banks
increased $S494S, 900 to S4,092, 408 900
to $3.50, 100000. Surplus reserves in
creased $37,630,4 80, standing at $751;
139,890 at the end of the week
The Federal Reserve Bank of New
York reported discounts secured by
government war obligations amounting
to 644,095,269, a decrease of $4,000 900.
Discounts against commercial paper
increased about $10,000,00O.
Bank Acceptances.-Rate were un-
changed, as follows:
Thirty Sixty Nine,S
Spot de- days. days. days.
livery: Per cent. Per cent. Per cont
Eligible
banks. e.. 4n@4 4A@4a 4sk@4*
Eligible
nOn-mGfn-
Der banks.4h@4 4h@4H 4h@4e6
Ineligible
bank bills.6I4@41z wow 6L4@49&
Fer delivery within thirty daya:
Per cent
Eligible member banks. 4d
Eligible non-memberS banks ... 4E
Ineligible bank bills.
Discount Ratcs.-The following table
gives the current rates of the twelve
Federal Reserve banks on commercial
paper for all periods up to ninety DAYS;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-08-03
Sugar and Coffee

Current Year
prices ago
Sugar. graduated. per lb.... 745
Sugar. centrifugal per lb..... 1928 -
Coffee, Rio, No T. per lb.... 2214 8L2
Coffee, Santos No. 4. per ID. 500 3ON -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-08-03
Livestock, Meats, Provisions

Yesterday. Year ago
Live steers fair to
prime. 90 lbs. $14.OO@17.OO $13.25@18.OO
Dressed beef sides,
ID. ......... ITO "A 100 ~
Live veals, COM
mon to prime,
100 lbs 15.oO@22.O0 1s.5o@1e.Oo
Live lambs, fair
to prime, 100
lbs. .....14.oo@1s.oo 1900 10. 90
Dressed hogs, ba-
con. lb ..:.... .s1A@ 1924 .27N @27A
Mess beef, Dbl 80. 600 49, $4,000 80 90
Lard. Mid West
100 lbs 33.90@34.OO 28,7O0268O
Mess pork .60.0O@ ---
Dressed veal. city.
10. ............ .2G(f .33 900 20
Live ewes 100 lbs 5000 $50 8OOrI25O
Dressed mutton
b. .;.,........ .lsg .ls 1870 20
Dressed | m b s,
city. H. ...... .19G 20 23M 20
Hogs. 100 lbs. 23.25Qp2 IO.75@2Co0
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-08-03

The Federal Reserve Bank of New
York has put in force the following
schedule of rediscount rates, which
apply to bankers acceptances: Maturi-
ties up to Is days, per cent; 16 70 60
lays, inclusive, Az per cent; 81 to 90
days, inclusive. Az per cent.
Silver.-London, 561sd; New York,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-08-03
Cottonsced Oil

C0tfOnsced On-The market was in a
very unsettled condition. Prices were
easier, closing with net losses of 20 to
SIS points
The range of prices follows:
Fridays
open. High. Low. Close Close
Aug. 27O0 800
Oct. 1900 $500 $500 26.OO@26.05 1920
Dec. 24O0 24.00 2S.08 23.85@23.95 242O
jan. %4O0 2i.O0 2400 1896 @D23.08 24aO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-08-03

? Frazier Co. OF Philadelphia and Bait.
more, opening New York eHies ~
SIS Broadway under the management -
John /. Montgomery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-08-03

Sugar.-The market was closed on Sat
urday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-08-03

Silver.-London, 56hd; New York
S1.o9ss; Mexican dollars, S4M@SSMc
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-05
ARREST WOMAN IN
BOMB OUTRAGES

Washington, June with "wOm.
an of mystery" whose name the aI-
thorities refuse to divulge, being held
in Washington in connection with the
red plots, department of justice in
vestigators today were hopeful of de
YelOpments that would go a long way
toward rounding up those guilty of the
terrorist campaign that sought the
lives of Attorney General Palmer and
ether prominent men throughout the
country.
The woman, whose identity was be-
ing carefully guarded. was taken from
one of Washington's leading hotels
not many hours after William i.
Flynn, ofrmer chief of the United
States secret service. had been placed
in charge of the bureau of inyestiga-
ton of the department of justice. It
was understood today that no formal
charge has been preferred against her,
but that she is being detained while
certain chemical products found
among her effects were being analysed
by explosive experts from the bureau
of mines
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-05
9TH DAY AOVEMTlSTS
TO OPEN 60-DAY
CONFERENCE HERE

The Illinois conference of Seventh
Day Advcntists will open a two
months tent meeting at Allen Park
next Sunday, according to announce
ment made today by Evangelist l.. O
Drews. in charge Of the tent effort
Meetings will be conducted nightly
with the exception of Mondays. The
services will open each evening with
fifteen minutes of singing from 7:41
to o'clock, followed by the sermon.
Stereopticon views and illustrated
charts will be used in many of the
sermons. Assisted by f. ] Kraft, q
student pastor, Evangelist Drew vii
preach each night.
A large tent will be pitched on the
grounds, and three family tents will
furnish officers of the conference with
sleeping and living quarters.
The meetings will come to a close
Aug. 10.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-05
City and Vicinity
News

Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Sanders re-.
turned to their home in Aurora last
evening after attending the funeral OF
the formers mother, Mrs. Jom SaE
ders. in this city
Miss Alice Stern Of Wauptton \
-, is the guest ol ler 81 tef. M,s
Sidnei aticlcl. al her nome on Bias.
Main street.
Misses Clara and kllty iioadlcy of
IotIcator were in Ottawa yesterday l.,
attend the funeral OF Mis-. John aM
Gers.
Perry j. Foster who has been visit
ing MS parents. MIR. and Mrs. ". X.
Foster since returning from ove.seaa
aerVice several weeks ago lett ms
afternoon for his nome IN Fergus,
Mont
Issac Peters OF kanglcy wa a OF
lava visitor today.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard kohrt and
tWo children of Marscilc5 mototcd to
Ottawa last evening to Visit friends
Bernard Shalley returned to his
home II East Ottawa after hu-iue,a
"trip 90 Chicago.
Miss Helen McGlyra daughter on
Mr.. and Mrs p. G. McGilyra Of Soutn
Ottawa underwent an operation this
morning at Ryburl Memorial Hospital
Mrs. Ed Duffy of La Sale visited
. the home OF her parents MI. and
Mrs William Brunnick yesterday
Chester Hodgin8, David Hem.nJyer
nd Curtis Hilton were La Sale Viz
tors last evening
Mrs Frank Lancaster of Downers
rove attended the funeral Of Mrs.
John Sanders in South Ottawa yester
day
Misses Helen and Marie McGarr of
La Sale were Ottawa visitors last
2vening
W, II. Tails of FelIsmore, Fla. ar.
lived in Ottawa this morning for a
visit with Mr. and Mrs. j. J.. Bane.
Mr. and Mrs. George Weller, who
ave been visiting at the home Of
Mr. and Mrs George w. Farrar in
Cast Ottawa for the past several days
eft this morning for their home j"
Newberg, ~ Y.
VI. J. Flanagan went TO Mend)ta
his morning on business visit
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-05

Mrs Cordelia Hathaway gave a pro-
gram Of readings. The guest OF hon
or was presented with a handsome
silver spoon by the members of the
club At a late hour dainty refresh
ments were served by the hostesses.
Mrs. John Stewart McEvoy inter
.aned with an e.gnt cover dinncr last
evening al her home in Eastwood in
honor OF her house guests. Nj, and
Mrs Wallace Marsh Of Portland.
Oregon The beautiful Mcl'yot bun
allow was prcttily decorated with
large lunches Of Whit peonics. ami
l1uchcs of white peonies were aIs1
cd for decorating the tables.
d q
Cnc hundted Of the students az 81.
Nlgicrs Academy hold their ANIMAL
picnic at Mckinley Park today. Inc
a'I... accompanied by Sisters Aeatha
Gertrude, Raphael and Vincent, who
a-ttd as charerorca. went ont to the
psrh u tho $3.50 jntcrurhan After
a.endiuc a very pleasant morning
paying games delicious picnic
Nnchcon WIS served at noon. In the
at.ucon the airls spent a pleasant
Informal aceial time, ana the party
.truc3 to town on the 30 ear.
. 50
Mr.. A. Warsaw has issued invita-
.iru. for two bridge parties. t. he
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-05
Just at Hand.

"The best things are nearest, breath
In your nostrils, light in your eyes
flowers at your feet, duties at your
hand, the path of God just before you
Then do not grasp at the stars, but
do life's plain, common work as ii
comes, certain that daily duties and
daily bread are the sweetest things
of life."-Marcus Aurelius.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-05
COMMENCEMENT At
PLEASANT VIEW To
Be 23RD ANNUAL
EIGHTEEN GRADUATES WILL Sc
CURE DIPLOMAS AT EXERCISES
TAKING PLACE TOMORROW
NIGHT.

The twenty-thlrd annual commence
meHt exercises oi Pleasant View Luth
eran College viii he held tomorrow
afternoon at 2 O'cioCk in the audi
forum OF the college. Eighteen SIN
dents viii be graduated at this inc
1Ne commencement address will be
delivered by Rev. Il. r. Anderson, ana
an excellent musical program has beer
planned, President A. q. Mortyedt
will present the students with then
diplomas.
The complete program follows.
Fantasia ............. Berthold Tours
Mrs " c. Paisley.
Invocation '..,...........,.....
"Onc Sweetly Solemn Thought"..
e....,, ...,.... Ambrose
Messrs. Martin and Melvin Monaon
Lester Picrson and Prof Edwin Bryo
Commencement address ........
.....,.........R Rev +. r. Andors
NiAety-frst Psalm tile that dwell
eth in the secret places .....
..............James G. MacDeYmi
Miss Chambcrlin.
Presentation of diplomas ........
..,...... President A. o. MOrtycd
Ohertoire in ID minor. ........ Batistc
Miss Rebecca Rorem
Bonediction ...... .....,.......
This evening at O'Clock the an
nuaI class day program will be held
in the college chapel. 1t viii be one
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-05
MRS. CLARA BURNETTE
PASSES AWAY TODAY

Mrs. Clara Barnctte, aged 81 years,
q pioneer Ottawa resident died last
evening at the family home, l121 SIC
amorc street, after an extended Ill
ness. The decedent has many friends
who were grieyed to learn of her
death.
Surviving she leaves a daughter,
Miss Dollie Brunette.
The funeral service will be held
Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
from the family home and burial will
be made in the ottawa avenue GEM
etery.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-05
Purchase New Truck.

4 brand new REQ auto truck was
purchased yesterday by the Hghey
Mcfarland Produce company Of Jo-
let, from Buttertield & Son for their
Ottawa representative, James Rally,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-05
North Ottawa Association,

Special meeting of North ottawa
Improvement Association Friday even
ing at s o'clock to arrange for Fourth
of July celebration.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-05
CHICAGO MARKETS

Chicago market repor, Furnished to
the Free Trader-Journai by w. l.
Etnyre, member of Chicago Board Of
Trade. Moloney building, phone lOii
Correspondent Lamson Bros. 4 Co.
Chicago
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-05
INE MEMBERS OF Thee II. S. CLh

women t'rot die
u 9 n9 D. 0 a-l--- on a- Lu- nanl b ea -aa
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-05
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
Main want add section page five.)

WANTED-Experien young man
for delivery truck; apply at grocery.
4 F I. r. GODFREY.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-05

tC0ntinned IRON page /
New Britain herald., 1919-06-17
MEf s :'S RSS S HS9 aT R
CUBS AGAIN LQGRS IN 10 INNn HE Jess Barnes and n Douglass
 Have Pitchers Battle

Chicago, June 17.-For the second successive time the Giants and Cubs battled into the tenth inning here yesterday and once more vicory went to the boys representing the big burg on the Atlantic coast. For the third time in the three games series viC- tory was decided by a lone run margin With the teams deadlocked at 8 to i'll the tenth Zimm er1nau doubled stole third and came home with the tally triumphant on Earl Smiths timely thump to right for two bases giving New York the victory f to 5.
 Smiths knockout blow ended a heartbrealing pitching duel between Jess Barnes and Phil Douglass Barnes tWirled magnificent ball and deserving of victory. but Douglass fguratively was triumphant in defeat With his team crinkling up at critical periods behind him, furnishing him with support that was disappoint- ing and discouraging, Douglass twirled on and on and stemmed on- slaught after onslaught of the slug ging Giants almost single handed
 The only earned run the Clan Nc
  the tally that decided the issue in the tag end of the game. A brace of Chicago errors, one by Kiduff and the other by Pick. paved the way for two run lead by the Giants in the second frame, After the Cubs had tied the score in the third and shot to the front by a one run margin in the fifth, Douglass was forced to see New York tie the score in the seventh with the aid of a wild throw by O'Farrell, who was behind the bat for Chicago on account of the spiking of killifer onaCcount of the spiking score:
 New York ... 02000O10O1-4 10 2 Chicago .... 0o2O1OOO0O-3 6 4
 Barnes and McCarty and Smith: Douglas and O'Farrel1.