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New-York tribune., 1919-09-17
Securities and Money
Prices Fluctllate
Narrowly i'm a
Trading Market

The stock market yesterday was
more of thing in itself than re-
hector Of outside economic conditions.
Fluctuations for the most part were
narrow and seemed to represent chiefly
the whims of professional operators.
The outside public refrained from ac-
tive participation, preferring to await
to- days developments at the Pitts
burgh labor meeting on the proposed
steel strike.
Transactions exceeded million
shares, and GAG different issues of
stock were bought and sold Traders
close to the board seemed to concen-
tratc their constructive efforts on
stocks that were moving, selling their
other holdings and thus causing recess
sions in the less active securities.
At the close the market was irregu-
lar. Under the leadership of Bethle-
hem B, which was favorably affected
by further optimistic statements at
tributed to Mr.. Schwab, the steels
climbed higher, and even United States
Steel moved fractionally upward, de-
spite advces from the Middle West
that preparations were being made by
union members to strike next Monday
American Locomotive closed at 110si
up points, and the other equipments
were actively dealt in. American To-
bacco. which has leaped more than Is
POINTS upward in the last few days,
gained 13 points, closing at 256, and
Lorillard ascended 5B points.
Money conditions became much easier
yesterday, tending to verify the pre-
diction of bankers that this would re-
suit from the new borrowing policy Of
the Treasury Department. Although
renewal rate was 5A per cent, call
money was offered later at per cent,
and time money was in more abundant
supply than for some time.
Foreign exchange rates on London.
Paris, Rome. Brussels and Berlin
moved more sharply against those
cities than at any time since the pre-
cipitate break in the market in mid
summer Bankers here saw no new
significant factor in the situation,
which they again ascribed to the fail
ure to work out plan here for fnancA
ing Europe's purchases.
Trading in Liberty bonds was par
ticularly active yesterday, and bankers
expressed the opinion that easier
money rates would help the investment
New-York tribune., 1919-09-17
In Wall Street
franklin Denies l. M. M. Reports

The weakness in the International
Mercantile Marine issues yesterday
was explained after the close Of the
market by the statement Of P. l.. S.
Franklin, following a special meeting
of the directors, that no plan is under
consideration at present for liqul-
dating all or part of the 81 per cent
back dividends on the preferred stock.
Mr. Franklin's denial caused consider
able surprise, in view Of the apparently
circumstantial reports circulated dur
ing his absence abroad, that steps were
being taken to reduce the dividend
arrearage either by cash payment or
through the issuance of short term
note that could be marketed here. The
head of the l. M. NJ. company STRESSED d
the necessity Of placing the property
in a position where it could compete
successfully with other countries be-
fore financial matters would be takeu
up. This would depend largely, ID
said, on the policy adopted by the
United States toward its merchant
marine,
New-York tribune., 1919-09-17
Schwab Turns Optimist

In an interview in Pittsb burgh yes
terday Charles M. Schwab was quoted
as saying he had become convinced
the country is headed toward a big
industrial boom. ~ was quite a pessi-
mist few months ago." he said, "but
the turn Of the industrial and financial
tide has convinced me to the other way
of thinking. There is at best only a
narrow line dividing good times from
bad, and despite the evil effect of the
war, with it's heavy check to the
worlds production. conditions in Amer
ica are shaped SO that it needs only a
degree of cool perseverance and steadi-
ness to transform bad into good, to
bring about complete restoration Of
commercial confidence, and inspire ex-
pansion instead of continued contrac-
ton. Just as soon as the international
credit system is adjusted the Ameri-
can financial and industrial world will
make more pronounced progress and
march right into that era of prosperity
which such men as Judge Gary and
II. {. Frick have heretofore predicted"
New-York tribune., 1919-09-17
The Shipping Outlook

Mr.. Franklin stressed the need Of
putting the country's shipping back
into private hands as soon as prac-
ticable and that this step should be
accompanied by legislation that would
leave the companies absolutely free to
compete on an equal basis with the ship
ping concerns of other countries. He felt
confident that the government at Wash
ington would pursue a wise course in
this respect. With respect to the In
ternational Mercantile Marines earn
ings, he said that they were still run
ming ahead of last year and character
lied them as satisfactory. During his
Investigation of shipping conditions
abroad he found that the chief obstacle
to present operations was the length
Of time it takes to make complete
voyage between this country and
Europe
New-York tribune., 1919-09-17
Investors Almanac

TIP-Informatiom giren an secre-
f,ue, or what is Supposed to be q socre-
tue. Wdy, purporting to aid one IN de-
cldang as to 1ohat action to take regard
ing the purchase or sale of certain Sc
curlties Tips" are sometimes honestly
g1ren; som times given NTH intent to
rnaslead, and, again, are honestly giuen,
out IN spite Of that fact mag not prove
TO hare been based on correct infoy11d-
tom. .Advice sincerely giuen, homopor
by the legitimate bonkcr. or stock c..-
change broker mnai not be cor fused
arith the underhand fatherless odyice OF
the "tipstcr." Money and Investments
New-York tribune., 1919-09-17
Steel Stocks Strong

Although the news from the union
leaders yesterday disclosed no altera-
tion in their plans to call a general
strike at the steel mills next Monday
Wall Street registered its belief that
there will be an eleven-hour change OF
heart by buying the steel stocks in
the afternoon trading and United
States Steel common, which early in the
session had sold down to 1O4, closec
up o Of point at 1O5 9s Bethlehem
Steel "B" scored sensational advance
of 49s, Lackawanna Steel gained 81.
and Republic, after touching 94ss
ended the day at 93a4. up II. Some
significance was attached to a confer
ence of representatives. of the sub
sldiary companies of the Steel Corpora
tion at the latter's Offices in the after
noon. No statement was made con
cernlng the nature of the discussion
but it was understood that labor mat
ters were taken up.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-17

each month. Is this inrestmen. rea.
sonably safe? Or what d. you ad.
wise? J. +.
Answer-The shares you mention are
among the best OF the cormon stock
railroad investments. But you must
keep in mind that the railroad situa.
tion generally is extremely uncertain
because Of the confusion over the fut.
ure of railroad control. Legislation
covering the return Of the roads is
still to take definite form. t'ndoubted.
~ in due course of time the matter
will be untangled 10 the benefit of
railroad security holders, but in the
meantime there is Little demand for
railroad stochs as. an investment. 1t
puts them more into he speculative
class, and IS ! class railroad stocks
are selling below normal levels, afford
ing fairly large income Yields on
their presen1 dividend basis. While
investment in the railroad shares you
mention would be reasonably safe II
you want something that is much
safer it would be better TO buy pre-
ferred stocks, CT eien first class rail-
road mortgage bonds. Mhich are sell.
ing at low figures. Income return on
such investments may he mailer. but
they are more stable. Selection could
be made thai Wos.lL aring regular
monthly income.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-17
Intensive Certificate Campaign

The local Federal Reserve Bank is
conducting an intensive campaign to
obtain a large number of individual
subscriptions to the new series of
United States Treasury tax certificates
of Indebtedness. A list of subscribers
to the Victory bonds in amounts of
$1,000 and upward has been obtained
and these people are receiving a per-
sonal letter asking their support of
the latest government campaign for
raising funds. These efforts are meet
ing with gratifying success. according
to latest reports, which also indicate
that corporations are subscribing
heavily. 1t is predicted that if sub
scriptions continue to pour in as they
have during the last few days the Sec
retary of the Treasury will shortly
terminate the cfferng
New-York tribune., 1919-09-17
Kansa; Car Shortage Acute

The railroad freight car shortage is
becoming so acute in the West that in
some sections flour mills are being
forced to shut down because of the
inability of the farmers to ship their
grain. Wheat is being piled up on
the ground in some sections of Kansas.
it is said. which condition Governor
Allen is trying to alleviate by obtain
ing aid from the railroad administra-
ton. The Atchison road is said to- be
short 1859 cars on its East Kansas
lines, while the Rock Island and Mis-
souri, Pacific were reported short
more than 1000 cars on recent orders
New-York tribune., 1919-09-17
Sell Enemy Stoc& Holdings

a sale took place yesterday IN ~
boken III which l.0s5 shares Of s''[I
in the Mart.s. & HuacA-e eomp-"tb Id
America were sold. The sale was olsr. 1sr-
under the direction OF the Alien fFpE Il.
erty Custodian and carried through - =,
rectly BY Joseph F. Gaffey, director -, :,
the bureau Of Sales. The st0e. Go. W..
purchased for 5000 by Carl VIZ ass.
borg, OF Hoboken It had been pr ri
viously held by two Germans INK &
Martini and Herman Huneke. VINO .ysr nr,.
out patents on safety devices 70 -
tect inilammable liquids. Nor
The l,o75 shares were given 10 .hs;r hs;
TIM and Huneke as payment LOT ia 70
patents. The company IS no" res
run under the same name, oat = s.inr
exclusively American, WizlenborS Ds
an American citizen.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-17

Question: desire to invest per
manently $4,000 so as to bring regular
monthly income. Am thinking of pur-
chasing approximately equal amounts
in stock of Northern Pacific Atchison,
Southern Pacific and Illinois Central
railroads, as these pay quarterly divi-
dends. so that one is paid the first of
New-York tribune., 1919-09-17
Globe Fex-La-Homa Oil Merger

The Globe OIL Company, according TO
wire received yesterday by Farson,
Son & Co. has been absorbed by
the TcN-La- Homa Oil Corporation. The
new company. it was stated, will have
approximately S4,00O0 600 cash in it's
treasury and properties valued at
S9.o0o,o00, all of which are free from
debt.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-17

Question-Severai da ago ore q
the California courts rendered a &C.
cision in favor of the Southern Paclf;
Railway Company IN re-ard 70 CERTAIN
oil lands. Would y5u advise ne I
holders OF the common st0ck are likely
to benefit by this action. E. N. J..
Ans"er--The Federal District Court
in decision handed Gov n abcut d fort.
night ago dismissed tic suit brought
by the government against the South
ern Pacific aad o.her defendants. as
serting that no evidence Of fraud IA
acquiring lands ii California had been
disclosed as i result OF the courts IN.
vestigation. The Government had
sought 30 set aside patents to valuable
oil lands in the san Joaquin 'aliel
which il was alleged the Southern "a
citc Company acquired isaudnlently H
representing ii as being chiefly 'alO-
able for agricultural purposes. The gov
ernment plans 10 appeal the case, II -
asserted. # the Southern Pacific WINS
the case in the court Of last resort TIE
stockholders are likely TO beneH:,
through an appreciation IN the value O'
the company's sfock- has been e.
tlmatsd Unotiicialiy that The lands 'ne
title TO which is involved in the preseih'
litigation are worth upward of saw
OOO,000, because of the Oh deposits. f0,'
slbiiity Of winning the slit has maze
Southern Pacific stoca u,sre of spec
ulasive issue than the other rails Ia
its class.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-17
American Locomotive at New High

Buying activity broke out afresh in
American Locomotive yesterday and
the stock advanced to the new high
record price of 11Ola and closed O
points up, at 1903 In brokerage cir
cles 1t was stated that large blocks of
the stock had found their way into in
vestment hands, which, it is said. cy-
plains the accelerated price movement
of the last few days.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-17
"Crude" nces
In uieau Of Bwkdurnen and
Desdemona Production.

Desdemona Production.
In the Burkburnett North
west Extension and in the Des-
demona or Duke Districts in
North Central Texas some con-
Germ has been expressed in a
few quarters that the large pro-
duction these districts are about
to deliver will unsettle the mar
ket for crude oil and cause a
slump in quotations. That pos
sibility is regarded among we'll
informed operators as being so
remote as to be worth no seri-
Gus consideration. Only few miles
away, a, Ranger, they want more
crude oil, and in Oklahoma and
Kansas a number of rehneries wan,
more crude and are paying bonuses
- 10 get it.
Export prices for gasoline con-
tnue to show hardening tendency.
and we all know that before long
this export demand will likely be-
come urgent.
JR. Brid&eford g Co
III Broadway New York
New-York tribune., 1919-09-17
Miscellaneous Oil Companies
London Money Market

LONDON, Sept. 16.-Money 31s per
cent. Discount rates Short bills
3iaM312 per cent. Three months
3lsM35s per cent. Gold premium
at Lisbon 10000.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-17

Question when IS ,ae ueA' d'Y'
dend on Ray Consolidated Copper pay
able? What is your pnion on ,ss
Third Avenue adjustment income p''
cent bonds W II H.
Answer-NeAt Ray Cons oliIated dls'
idend payable Sep. em5Nr 80 10 s'o'A'
holders of record p..n.aec ID.
The Inird AVonuc . -s.msM "a -
are selling in ,hc i.a b.. @roAnd sS's
per $1,000 bond Thcy lave seid 'as
year "a low a. S2vG .al IS hign - -
S!25. The marAc, Jos .oa ot saess
bonds gives 4 pretty g-s4 .dea oi ,.a. nov
they are regarded ln the mt,
months ended June -. 1917, - -
cent interest was pa4a "a the ooH"|
None has been paid since. Prosps.'
are not bright Tor fo-ure payme."''
Traction securities Ike .cne.aily IL :
bad way by reason el ne eAirth'sh.. No
unfavorabie financial lss.-.cn OF -, ~
companies arising oGt ae high .sa, ..;,,
OF operation 4od ffe ..-se 70 OBJ Dr.
assistance through re4sAa -
The best th4t can 5a+s...a e. ne "a "a
Avenue :aicetncr. .Aat tiey az
long nuli s.c cculat-.A.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-17
Questions and Answers

Note. - In this departments The
tribune Will throw the light OF such
INFORM alton is at its command on
.ne investment problems OF its readers
III cannot undertake to give advice on
speculation. Questions OF general in
terest Will be answered in this column.
Cn'y initials will be used. Others will
be answered by mail.
Address ali queries. inclosing a
stamped addressed envelope, to
FINANCIAL EDITOR. The Tribune,
l54 Nassau Street, New York City.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-17
Dollar in Foreign Exchange

Exchange rates moved violently
against the European capitals yestcr-
day. The dollar would buy 9.22 francs,
compared with 6.1826 normally. or 9.12
Belgian francs, or 1O.14 lire. Together
with the mark, these exchanges made
new low records for all time yester-
day. The German unit was quoted at
@.25 cents for checks, compared with b
normal parity of 23.9 cents Demand
sterling was quoted at 413A at the
close yesterday, compared with $415A
the day before.
Yesterdays rates, compared with
those OF week ago, follow:
New-York tribune., 1919-09-17

Sub-Treasury.-U. S. Sub-Treasury
debit balance at New York Clearing
House, s1,16S,187; Federal Reserve
Bank credit balance at New York Clear
ing House, $66,92S,462.
Silver.--London, 61Ad; New York,
s1.13la; Mexican dollars, S7h@91hc
market.
New-York tribune., 1919-09-17
Money and Credit

Most call loans were made at 51A
per cent. Rates then eased off to
per cent, and closed at the low for the
day. Bankers attributed the easier
conditions to the new borrowing pol
icy Of the Treasury, which they pre-
dicted would have this effect Time
money was in freer supply at per
cent.
The ruling rates for money yester-
day, compared with a year ago, were
as follows:
Yesterday. Year ago.
Call money: Per cent. Per cent.
On mixed collateral 5H 6
On indus. collateral 5H 6IA
New-York tribune., 1919-09-17

Bank Clearings.-Bank clearings yes
20 do1r
New-York tribune., 1919-09-17

each month. Is this Investment. rsa.
sonably safe? Or what d. you ad.
wise?
New-York tribune., 1919-09-17
Record of Stock and Bond Averages

All stocks quoted dollars Annual dividend in dollars
o ions OF more.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-24

Former First Sergeant Michael v.
Fee, who recently returned from ac-
tive overseas service, n who was
awarded first prize in a bugle blowing
contest held at Camp Dix, will d to
the attraction by blowing the army
calls.
The committee in charge are desir-
GUS to see every discharged soldier or
sailor appear in uniform. They also
urge the townpeople to display the
colors of Old Glory.
Following the parade, the center
of activities will be at the irehouse
where refreshments and "eats" will
be served aplenty and dancing will
take place to music furnished by Sol
Kaufman's orchestra of Perth Am
boy.
During the dancing Toastmaster
| John J.. Schilcox will award to each
soldier or sailor who has been in the
esrvice a handsome bronze medal OF
| star design as a token of remem-
brance from the townspeople. 1t is
estimated that in the neighborhood
of thirty-five local boys were in the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-24
An Inside Bath
Makes You Look
and Feel Fresh
Says a glass Of hot water with
phosphate before breakfast
keeps Illness away.
This excellent, oommon-sense
health measure being
adopted by mllllons.

physicians the world over recon-
mend the inside bath, claiming this ID
Of vastly more Importance than out
side cleanliness. because the skin
pores do not absorb impurities into
the blood, causing Ill health. while the
pores in the ten yards OF bowels do,
Men and women are urged to drink
each morning, before breakfast q glnss
pf hot water with q ~teaspoonful OF
limestone phosphate In 1t. as a harrn-
less means OF helping to wash from
the stomach, liver. kidneys and bowels
the previous days indigestible matsri-
Al. peisons, sour bile and toxins; thus
cleansing. sweetening and purifying
The entire alimentary canal before PUT
ting more food Into the stomach.
Just as soap and hot water cleanse
end freshen the skin. so hot water and
limestone phosphate act on the elimi-
native organs.
Those who wake up with bad breath,
COATED tongue, nasty taste or havs 9
dull, aching head. saIiow complexion,
acid stomach; others who are subject
10 bilious attacks or constipation.
should obtain a quarter pound Of line-
Stone phosphate at the drug store. This
wiu cost very little but Is sufficient to
4emonstrate the value of inside bath
EnE. Those who continue 1t each morn
ing are assured of pronounced results,
both in regard to health and appear
Ehce.-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-24
be long remembered by the town peo-

De long reueUlDereu ny tHS tOWh peo-
pie.
All of the committees have made
favorable reports of their work and
nothing but a great success is assured
to all those who are to take part in
rendering the returned soldiers and
sailors a hearty welcome.
One Of the main features of the
celebration will be a street parade,
starting at z o'clock from the fire.
house and in which all of the return
ed soldiers and sailors will appear
in line with the uniforms. The parade
will proceed through the principal
streets of the town.
Protection Fire Company No. !
have hopes of having thirty. or more
members in line with their appara-
tus, which win be handsomely deco
rated. Junior Fire company will have
at least fifteen members in line and
apparatus.
The Camp Fire Girls will be seer
in line in various costumes and the
Keasbey Drum Corps will furnish the
music.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-24
WELCOME HOME
NEXT SATURDAY
Everything Ready for the Big
Event Being Arranged BY
the Firemen

BIZ Special CORRESPONDENCE.
KEASBEY, July 24.--At the meet
ings of both the Protection and Junior
fire companies held in the fire house
Monday and Tuesday nights respec-
lively, definite plans were decided
whereby the fire companies will take
a leading part in the local welcome
home celebration Saturday, in an eff
fort to make the day one which will
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-24
service with several still there.

otI 2 WIII DCFCH1t ptff
James Quish will act as floor man.
ager during the evening and a recep-
tion committee has been appointed to
meet the guests.
The house committee of Protection
Fire company have started preparing
for the celebration and the fire house
will be handsomely decorated. Otto
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-24

Schuster and Louis Grispart will take
care of the decorations for the Junior
fire company.
Each and every member of both
fire companies should report at the
irehouse at Z o'clock sharp, Saturday
evening. Joseph Fitzgerald of Me-
tuchen may act as grand marshal of
the narade.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-24

Lewis. 343 Smith 81
vitrol, 800 Maple St
Burlington Lunch. 81 Smith ST..
Perth Amboy Rest. "a Smith ST
Angelo, 5 Smith St.
Pribula, AIS State St
Kaufman Bros. s36 State St
Victory Lunch. 322 State st.
Romonds Grocery store. 2sS High St
Pagan, ~ Smith st.
Delicatessen Store. So Smith St
Palisi. 132 Smith St K
Hopper q Klein.
Barenv dnger, ga Smith St
Red fgresa Pharmacy 285 Smith 81
Terminal Lunch, 238 Smith st
Harris. SIS Smith st
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-07-24

FRANK BRYLINsKY, 200 Meade St
FRED K MARTIN. las New Brunswick Ave
SEXTQNS GARAGE &C. A. Sexton). is smith 81.
FRANK VAN sYcKLE GARAGE. ISs N. Brunswick Ave.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1919-01-21
If You Need a Medicine
YouShould Have the Best

Have you ever stopped 80 reason why
ii is that so many products that are ex-
.ensyely advertised, all at once drop out
Of sight and are soon forgotten! 1he
reason is plain-the article did not fulfill
the promises of the manufacturer. This
applies more particularly to a medicine.
a medicinal preparation that has real
curative value almost sells itself, as like
an endless chain system the remedy is
recommended by those who have been
benefited, to those who are in need of 1t.
A prominent druggist says "Take for
example DIR. Kilmers Swamp-Root, a
preparation | have sold for many years
and never hesitate to recommend, for In
almost every case it shows excellent re-
suits, as many Of my customers testify.
No other kidney remedy has SO large a
sale.
According to sworn statements and
verified testimony Of thousands who have
used the preparation. the success of DIR.
kilmer's Swamp-Root is due to the fact
so many people claim, that it fulfills al
most every wish in overcoming dikney,
liver and bladder ailments. corrects ur-
mary troubles and neutrallZes the uric
acid which causes rheumatism.
You may receive sample bottle Of
Swamp-Root by parcels post. Address
DR. Kimer & Co, Binghampton, n. Y.
and enclose ten cents; also mention the
Great Falls Daily Tribune. Large and
medium size bottles for sale at all drug
stores.-Adv.
Great Falls daily tribune., 1919-01-21
GREAT FALLS DAILY TRIBUNE. TUESDAY, JANUARY 81 1919

Kalispell attending the convention of the
American Society of Equity.
Lieutenant Henry W. Conner arrived
yesterday afternoon from Fort Benton
to spend few days here visiting reia-
tiyes and at Belt.
Mrs. H H. Webber returned yes-
terday from Seattle where she attended
the special conference of the Northwest
division of tn Y. w. C. A.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. D. Nightingale came
IN from Dutton yesterday to spend few
days attending the convention of the
Equity cooperative association.
L. I. Dean and family are in the city
from Conrad to attend the EQUITY con-
vention and while here will be guests at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. II. Parker.
Mrs. c. c. Warehime came in from
Cascade yesterday afternoon for a brief
visit in tie city with friends, leaving
last night to return to her home at Fort
Benton.
G. c. Watson, a prominent stockman
near Three Forks arrived in the city
yesterday to attend the Equity Co.