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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-29
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE REcE1v.

SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIy-
ed by the Building Committee at the State
HosDital for the Insane at Norristown, Pa,
until o'clock p. M. September II. 1919.
quired for the erection and completion OF an
Annex Building to the Male Nurses Home in
accordance with the drawings and speci-
Rcatons prepared by Harry Gordon McMur-
ueiPnia Pians and specifications are on file at tn.
office of the steward, Mr.. Oscar L. Schwartz
at the hospital. aud at the offlce of the
the hours of o a. m. and p. m up to the
time of receiving the proposals.
Prospective bidders who SO desire may Sc
cure a set of the blueprints and specih-
and by depositing q check payable to him In
the amount of fifteen dollars. Upon the return
to the architect Of the blueprints and
will be refunded to the depositor.
Each bidder shall furnish with the pro-
posal certified check or satisfactory bond
for an amount equal to per cent Of his
proposal TO guarantee that the successful
bidder will enter into formal contract In
case Of the acceptance Of the proposal.
For information as to the location of this
steward. 'ptt al the State Hospital for the In.
sane. Norristown; Pa.
Should the bidders desire any information
regarding the drawings and specifications
quested OF the architect In writing and bull
letins shall be issued by the architect to
ali bidders to be attached to and become
part of the specifications, Verbal ex-
binding upon the building committee. steward
bidders or the architect.
The building committee reserves the right
IN reject any and all bids,
bids received after the tines above men-
TONED that they shall be due shall not be
considered. "a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-29
NEWS OF FINANCIAL WORLD-NEW AND
MARKET Stimuli ATED BY
FLOOD OF BULLLSH NEWS
Excited Trading of the Opening Sobered by the Triple Holiday
Ahead-Nmnerous Sensational Jumps

New York. Aug. 20.-Had it not
been for the triple holiday ahead there
is little question but that today's stock
market would have reached much
greater proportions both as to the
breadth of trading. volume of transac-
tiOns and enhancement of security val
ueS as we'll As it was veritabc
flood of unexpected bullish developments
sent the market into a buying frenzy
with the beginning of business today,
but the fact of the three days suspPn-
sion of business following tonight s
closing naturally exerted SOLDERING cf
feet, keeping the general market within
more normal bounds.
Among the inspiring developments
were the dismissal of the Southern Pa
Citic land suits by the federal courts.
before which they were brought in Cal
ifornia. the determined stand taken by
the government and labor organizations
to end the labor troubles on the Pacific
coast and the news in regard to the
modification of the Mexican petroleum
rules. The greatest stimulating fac
tor undoubtedly was the fact that tho
lbDVl VI SnO" ulllllSluhuDl'
signs of becoming more rational. 1t
is on all sides admitted the only real
stumbling block in the way of max
ing broader and more active security
market has been the disturbing posi-
bilitics of the labor situation
Naturally the big bulliSh develop
mcnts had the greatest effect upon those
particular groups Of stocks which were
the more directly affected. The buoy
anCy. however, of these selected is
sues had an invigorating influence upon
the trading in the general list. While
its logical broadening effect was coun-
ter balanced by the long holiday ahead
it nevertheless produced a much more
cheerful sentiment. besides influencing
a complete change of market position on
the part of the more active traders.
Southern Pacific was the spectacular
feature of the earlier dealings. Selling
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-29
STORAGE AGAIN
LEADING LOCAL FEATURE
Interesting Gossip Concerning the Switching of Contong
Ownership Of the Stock-Local Shares Quiet

Electric Storage Battery and Gen
eral Asphalt shared honors as the lead
ers of the local market. The former
made a fresh upward fight of 3E
points to 07& while the latter moved
up 2 points to rs. The livliest trading,
however, was "a Electric Storage Bat
terry, in which approximately 1900
shares changed hands.
Rather than stimulating interest in
the local shares the opening jamboree in
the New York market had the effect to
restrict activity In the locals. The
rapid and sensational changes in the
larger market were too alluring in com
parison with the slower moving locals.
The market, rs a whole, however, re-
vealed a much improved tone. Sentiment
here is equally cheered by the same
change of temper Of speculation in the
metropolis.
Tn the general local list price changes
other than those mentioned above were
confined within narrow limits. AS q
matter of fact, the majority remained
unchanged. Such was the experience of
American Ship, American Gas, J. G.
Brill and United Gas Improvement Le-
high Navigation, registered "A gain
and Philadelphia Electric "a better.
On the other hand there were advances
of point and over in those stocks hav-
ing a double market here and in New
York.
The bond dealings were restricted and
without special feature of interest.
There has been quite good deal of
interesting gossip in financial circles
accompanying the forward movement
in Electric Storage Battery during the
last few months, while the price of
stock was steadily lifted from the COS
to nearly 500 a share. 1t is au open
secret that strong interests have been
quietly buying the stock to gain con-
trolling interest Whether this has
been accomplished or not is a question
still to be answered. AS in all similar
accumulating. campaigns the identity of
the purchasers has been skillfully and
cleverly concealed. At various times
positive testimony was given linking
the persistent buying to certain inter
ests. but it was never possible to OBJ
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-29

New York. Aug. 20. - The coffee
market held steady at the decline right
after the opening and many traders be-
lievcd that the drop of 100 points in
December since Wednesday, has car
ried values as low as present conditions
warrant. Most of the early selling was
attributed to liquidation by outside in
terests. through being absorbed by some
of the leading trade houses.
Santos As, at 20c, cost and freight,
are away above parity with Decem-
Der at 1870 on the local exchange.
The local spot market has also felt
the effect of weakness in options here,
and declines in Santos and Brazil were
also reported,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-29

OK dividend of y per cent the stock
made n net gain of over q points when
il sold as high as 100. This was fol
lowed as natural sequence by an ad
vance Of points in the convertible
bonds which sold at 1O7. The rapid
rise in both issues was easily ascribrd
TO land suits decision and the firm at
titudc of the federal railroad authori-
ties in handling the Pacific coast stu
alton. The rails, as group, made a
rather poor response, although Reading
Union Pacific and New York Central
each gained > points. The trading lack
ed the snap attending the transactions
in other parts of the list. Texas and
Pacific continued prominent feature
with another spirited upshoot of more
than ) points.
Many other stocks in the list made
gains ranging from 3 TO more than II
points. the more exciting turns occur
ring in the oil group. Mexican Petrol
cum advanced 10 points; Texas Oil.
12la; California Petroleum. 24 Pan
American. - and Sinclair. =.
United States Steel common resumed
the leadership of the industrial group
which was taken off today. advancing
to 1O3h against 1921 yesterday. gain
of "a points. More sensational turns.
however. were enjoyed by other mem
bcrs of the group. Another twist of the
shorts sent Cruciblc Steel up IA points.
Baldwin Locomotive advanced 3a4 Car
and Foundry, 13s American Locomo
tive. lss ; Bethlehem Steel. 2A ; Cen
tral Leather. 26s American Wooden, :
Mercantile Marine. IA; the pfd,, 2b
Kelly Tire. 5. and General Motors. 2A
In most cases more than half Of the
gains were forfeited under the evening
up opcr ltions. which appeared after
the first excitement of opening splurge
had died away.
The market showed an inclination to
stiffcn up again in the afternoon. but
there were frequent reactions, yet the
whole list at the close showed Substan-
tial gains.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-29
FINANCIAL
National Conduit & Cable
COMPANY. Inc.
First MORTGAGE e'.. Ten-Year sinking Fund

FIRST MORTGAGE ~. Ten-Iear Sinking Fund
ss,ssurIns the above described bonds Of the Va;
pany. as Trustee Hereunder. hereby gives
bonds OF its intention to apply the moneys
saeeauiia5sed iasd to be paid on or before September
such Article v in the manner hereinafter
described. and accordingly invites OFFERINGS
ti0nal Conduit, g Gable COMPANY Inc, for
E Of rns sSes 6s ETt Rd0ss
prices not exceeding 1O5 Of their par value.
and ani interest 1853 accrued to October ].
notice shall state the face amount Of Bonds
offered for sale and the price at which such
Soers onGs are IA and hs be signed Sy the
the right Of the undersigned to accept all or
any any part or none Ct the bonds offered Al
inGlosed in sealed envelopes and must be re-A'
Gsiyed fe we'd, by the undersigned at It's Trust De.
tember s.. 1919. From the bonds offered in
behalf OF the said National Conduit & Cable
COMPANY Inc. will accept such bonds as
said los and interest accrued io5ss 10 too. oc.
tober !. 1919, to an amount sufficient to
funds available fos that ' purpose n S as here
matter stated.
80 Pursuant to said mortgsge the sum. q
as Trustee on or before september @ ae 49, fais
for the purposes OF the offerings herein In
vited. The undersigned as Trustee will send
notice forthwith of such acceptances to all
bondhclders whose offerings have been ac-
cepted, and the bonds so accepted will there
upon become payable pursuant to the ac-
ceptance thereof, at. the said office OF the
Undersigned, on October I, 1919 and should
be accompanied by appropriate Federal Ir-
Crued interest. -
Dated ,ss{to e. New York, this soth day of
BANKERS TRUST COMPANY, Trustee.
by II. f. Wilson, Jr., Vice President
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-29
Reserve Banks Discount Rates

Official discount rates at the twelve
Federal Reserve banks were as fol-
lows:
(The first column gives rates for all
periods M to and including fifteen
day maturity; the second for period
of sixteen to ninety days. The third
and fourth columns give the rates for
rediscounts of collateral loans secured
by government bonds or notes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-29
I,l..I roAh AND NAVIGATION
strDf.AND VALLEY RAILROAD COMPaNV
/. Adjustment MortgaSe Series "a" Bands.

Phiia adelphis, August 90 ioIa
asbs Board of Directors Of the AfIdisnA
talicy Railroad Company has detsrminsd
and declared that for the year ended J,,as
er'd n payabls upon the Company's Adiust
,-.sat ktorlebGe Series IA Ronds
fin nrIsentation ard surrender OF Coupon
~ h at the ottlce OF the Fidelity Trnst
|.lnD.nr Ihiladelphla on or after ssn
{.,./nr Is: 1919. $40 viii be paid 10 hoider-
1s4l01t 1terd1. enl ii5 10 holders Of $500
80 Treasures.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-29
PROPOSALS FOR SERVICE cars

Office Director OF purchase &c, E. Div.
Purchasing and Contracts Sectlon) NUM-
tons Buildlng, Washington, ID. c. Sealed
Proposals.; in tripli;;sate win be received AZ
10, 1919, for furnishing 4a6, 40s Services
Caps PROPOSALS must bear guaranty a. 40
per cent. Prvpoeal blanks and Information
scnt on application. ~ 49, -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-29
orr1cE OF THE zONESuppLY oEFIoER,

off Hin aud sts. n. W.. washinston, b. z.
Sealed proposals, In triplicate, will be
Sentember 2, 1910, for furni1hing all OF the
mater,ais and labor necessary 10 resurfsee
ali OF the upper and lower driveways
fhro,Igh the U. s. National Cemetery. Gettys-
burg' Pa, including also certain other work
os az sAhoyn on plans CESS. dated August, 1919.
Plans and specifications may be had upon
APPLICATION at this office PIopcsals to be
ala ia trlplicate and must bear guaranty
thspann m Mark envelopes ''PROPOSAIy
FOR ROAD REPAIR WORN ETC GET
TYsBURG, Pa, NArioNAL sCEMET6RY.''
Ma animation. D. q.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-29
MoNEY.LENpING RATES

NEW YORK-Money on call both
mixed collateral and industrials. opened
today at 6 per cent for lending and
renewing.
The time money market was quiet
and unchanged at per cent for sixty
and ninety days on both classes of loans.
Offerings were limited.
Mercantile paper of choice quality
was scarce and discounted at 5A per
cent; fine paper, not so gilt edged, ruled
at 5E2 per cent.
Prime bank acceptahces were slightly
more active ,nt unchanged quotations.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-29

PRnr0SSssEhsL PRnnnry0SSssEhsLRsW Srateriais biyision ofies oiiD
DITector OF Purchase, Munitions BuildnR
d; G, Sealed proposals will DO
eS reSs'N Nefuei OIL lubricating oils and erss sea
REQUIRED by the Army during October. No
yenber and Dseem1aS,ear' 1a,a i9iS until 10 a. M.
od' as previously stated Further informas
tIon on applic alton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-29
Philadelphia Stocks

Stocks 751 300 shares. compared with
I2U 400 shares yesterday. Thus far this
week, 5000. 100 shares; same period last
week. 444S. 900 shares.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-29
uEr,cE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT or
orSIHE tC;oMMosNwEAiiIffH on; iif no6FSLPISss oF Penn.
SNIyNNIA, CAPITOL BClLDSu. HAk-
NoTlCE TO EuMIRNiC,TppHs. EouoMIaaR ,NiSC,TppH :,


Scaled proposals accompanied by a check
-p "a solvent bank or trust company. duly
Sce1rtifiCd c1 By proper o9theer thereof, IN he
dSiiars, dollars as, a proposal guaranty. viii be. re:
monWea pSgrSS th OF Pennsyvanla. at Harrisburg.
pps until ten a. m. on Tuesday, September
IS. S. 1915. fT the SSo"sTtEogSetiOn q tSs SOL
BRfB6E BfhBB6SE along Capitol PaTk Extension and
State street, HARRISBURG. IA.
sstpecidcatons. plans; proposal and con-
,bs tCftice OF the Superintendent, at Harris
hmrr The office OF the Chief Engineer in
"a fillmore and the office of the Architect in
SeysYSk Kew York. and contractors. may, obtain sets
~ "h, same by deDLsitng S1UU. 90 for each
Sc set with the Lsuperintendent, This deposit
Without MARKING d.fiEurement or other
Samage within ten days utter the award OF
IS"c ISe Contract The right is reserved TO reject
any By order qf {SS p ARD on GSM,iIs;
sIoNERsS oFC oFCoHIm6SWES I6SIH SSIETDgSRs nS pt ANP
sYEWyAMNIfffcHELL s n. AMNIfcHELL, T. W. TEMrLEroN,
Secretary. - Superintendent
AESpfPR iSi P4-k avenue: New York CITY.
" GREINER q CO..
rnG,-eera Fideltv R'd4.. Rait.more. Ma.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-29
PHILADELPHIA Cali.

cent; time, ,5ai as per cent; CONNER
cial paper, three to six months, 5A@
az per cent, and six months, 6 per
cent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-29

L0ND0N-Money is quoted at 3Is
per cent. Discount rates, short bills,
3 7-1G@3h per cent; three months
bills, 9-16@3M per cent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-29
NEW YORK COFFEE MARKET

''Net change made by comparison with
last sale on New York Stock Exchange.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-29
Nan Elev Is

Mon Power 5s
5000. Slh
Mo Kan & Tex 4s
nnnn AH
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-29
OUNIOs . OVIH
Bait & o temp Is

Bait & Ohio CIV
lONJ, &C., ia
Beth Steel i'd
2OOO. ..... 81
Bush Term As
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-07-20
Walters's Execution Halted
Appeal Taken for Young Bandit
Who Killed Leo Lubin

OSS1NING, July 19.-An order stay
ing the execution of William Walters,
the young bandit, who killed Leo
Lubin in a hold-up in New York City,
and who is now in the death house
at Sing Sing, was served on Warden
Edward V. Brophy to-day Walters's
execution had been set for August IS.
Walters, the last arrival of the
twenty-four condemned slayers now
awaiting execution at Sing Sing, oc-
cupies a death house all his own. He
is in the old condemned chamber,
which was opened for his special
benefit because the twenty-three cells
in the new death house were all oc-
cupied. Counsel for Walters also
served notice on District Attorney
Swami, in New York, of appeal from
the death sentence imposed by Judge
Rosalsky in General Sessions in Man
haitian.
The action automatically stays the
execution until the Court of Appeals
reviews the trial record The receipt
of the stay by Warden Brophy post
pones the last of the executions
which the court had set for july and
August as a result of recent convic-
tions for murder in Greater New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-07-20
Wet Spell Can't Be
St. Swithin's Fault,
Says Weather Man
But MIR. Scarf Is Not So
Sure Skies Are Not Weep.
ing Over Dryness Here
Below in Certain Areas

St. Swithin is not to blame for the
wet spell, James n. Scarf, United
States weather forecaster for this dis
trict, said yesterday, although he de-
clared that he'd be the last person on
earth to deny that prohibition and
natures immutable laws Of compen
sation might not have something to do
with the showers which have drenched
the Atlantic seaboard from Florida to
southern New England since the Saints
day, July Is.
II believe in St. Swithin, but not as
rain maker" Forecasrer Scarf has
tened to explain. ~ don't want to be
accused of heresy. But really, I can't
say that think there's much in the old
English superstition that if it rains on
St. Swithin's day, 1t is going to rain for
forty consecutive days.
1.-THE direct cause of the wet spell Is,
Of course, the rain" Mr.. Scarr went on.
weep over the plight Of some of our
bibuluous friends down here. I don't
believe the skies are sympathetic, but it
may be. Still it seems to me that since
we get our water from the skies, they
ought to be happy up there, now that
we're all on the water wagon here
below.
"Then, again, 1t must be remembered
that nature always tries to compensate
mankind and provide for its needs.
This rain fpy simply indicate an hon
est desire On the part Of the rain gods
to provide US with the extra water we
need because of the scarcity of other
liquids on this part Of our sphere.
Those are just stray thoughts that l
don't care to vouch for officially, but
I'd really be the last one on earth to
deny any of them.
GAS for St. Swithin's day and the
forty rainy days that are said to follow
it should it be wet, l doubt if there
ever were forty consecutive days of
rain anywhere except in the tropics,
always the rainy season mentioned in
Genesis, of course. The longest rain
spell in this district came back in 1907
when it rained for eleven consecutive
days. And that was in January, good
six months before the Saints day, SO
don't think that could be laid at his
door.
"There's a very simple scientific ex-
PLANTATION for the wet spell, however.
The rain is confined almost entirely to
a narrow strip along the Atlantic coast
east of the Appalachians. There has been
a rather wide area of high baromet-
rio pressure along the coast, probably
extending out as far as the Bermudas
1t is an atmospheric truism that winds
flow from high barometric pressure tt
low barometric pressure and this has
brought US easterly winds from the
ocean which have condensed ano
dropped rain between the mountains
and the coast.
THE pressure will disappear in {
few days and the rain will end. That
all there is to it,"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-07-20
LOWING FOR BOTH MONDAY AND TUESDAY
annual Mid-Season Sales

prices specially offered
es. Every shipment of
:iable Advance in price,
r cash buying can we
lie values.
Envelope Chemises
At 81
Many styles in nainsook and batiste,
white or flesh tinted, variously
trimmed-our reg. 1928
At 1923
White or flesh colored nainsook and
batiste, trimmed yokes composed of
lace and embroidery insertings and
edgings-our reg. $197.
At 1877
Exquisite styles in nainsook and
batiste of fine sheer quality, effec~
tive lace trimmed or satin yokes-
showing touches of ribbon, rosebuds
and hand embroidery--our reg. S2.97
Drawers
At .68
Good quality cambria and nainsook
neatly trimmed-our reg. rs.
At 81
New models with dainty ruffles Of
lace, embroidery and fine tucks-our
reg. $1.28.
At 1928
Drawers, Of we'll known Modesty de-
sign in crepe, batiste and nainsook
some extra sizes are included
our reg. SLAB.
Finer Up to 1928
Boomers
At IA
Well made of durable quality crepe
and batiste--our reg. ga.
At .92
A variety of styles in plain or fancy
crepe and misunderstanding at knee
our reg. S1.28.
Combinations
At 1853
Skirt or drawer combinations
trimmed at top and bottom with lace
or cmbroidery-our reg. S197.
Others. ..2.94
Petticoats
At 81
Desirable styles with variously
trimmed flounces-good quality
cambric-our reg. $1.28.
At 1876
Choice of pretty styles with lace
trimmed and deep embroidery
flounces-our reg. S197.
At 1.68
Excellent quality cambria or main
sook-wide ruffles Of embroidery or
lace insertions-our reg. $1.97.
At 2.94
Extremely handsome styles with
deep, deliberately trimmed flounces
our reg. 1894.
Finer to 5.94
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-07-20

$15.97 Genuine Bozart
Art Fibre Rugs 1.SS
9x12 ft.-artistic designs in blue,
green and tan colorings.
RUGS-THIRD FLOOR
"a ct. Bleached Cotton Huck
lO"elS ...-............ .So
Heavy quality firmly woven
hemmed--whlte damask borders.
TowELs-MAIN FLOOR
S4.95 Marseilles Spreads. 40
Full size-satin tinish-various de-
signs.
Observation-Disclosures
S4.95 Feather Bed Ticks. .......3.97
Three quarter and full size as
sorted stripes.
TICKINGs-BAsEAfENT.
IL ct. Summer Stationery $500 so
"a sheets-24 gilt edge cards-4S
envelopes-white, pink, blue or
lavender.
sTAT1oNERY-TTIRD FLOOR
S1.44 White Dress Linens. Loo
ID inch-close weave-cool and
practical for sport skirts, blouses,
middics, etc
LlNENs-MArv FLOOR
as ct. Khaki Cloth. . 81
MIL lengths-tlne for all sport
clothes.
WASH DRESS FABR1cs-BAsEMENT
40 ct. Fancy Voiles. .. 81
Many dainty styles and colorings.
WASH DRESS FABRICS-BAsENENT
88 ct. Mohair Slciliennes. 20
bO-inch-firm, round weave-silk
finish-garnet, navy and black.
DRESS GOODS-AfAIN FLOOR
$1.78 Black Satins .4G
5-inch-bright satin face-soft
finish.
srKS-MAIN FLOOR
10 ct. White Gabardines. .. .54
36-inch-for skirts, MILDLY blouses
and boys wash suits.
WHITE GOODs-MAIN FLOOR.
$1.65 Boys or Girls Play
Oxfords Ito
Tan Lotus Calf-elk soles--sizes 8
to 10h only.
sHoks-ssooND B1oon