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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-17
Bank Of EnuIand Statement

London, April 1.-THE weekly state
ment of the Bank of England shows the
following changes: Total reserve de-
creased 100000; circulation increased
FL ,255 900; bullion increased f145, ,415 4;
other securities increased f6S1 900 !;
public deposits decreased f2.570 900 ;
other deposits increased f271 900; notes
reserve decreased f1,115,000: govern
ment securities decreased fl ,M7 900.
The proportion of the banks reserve to
liability this week is 1903 per cent ;
last week it was 1850.
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NEW YORK COFFEE MARKET

New York, April II. The coffee
market made further gains at the OPEN
ing this morning, call prices being 1 to
points higher.
While there are not few traders
who believe that the advance has about
reached its crest and that a reaction
is due. there seemed to be sufficient
scattered commission houses and Wall
street buying this morning to readily
absorb offerings and the opening level
of prices was maintained. Some of the
demand is attributed to new long ac-
count.
The early cable reported an advance
of 125 res in the Rio spot market and
offers were firm and higher.
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New delaware Charters

Dover, DEL, April 17.-Charters filed
at noon today were: American Fuel
Oil and Transportation Company. $50, :
900, 900; to mine, produce, refine, sell
and deal in and with natural gas andIoil ;
to construct pipe lines; to mine for nj :
trates, stones and minerals of all kinds.
Foreign Bond and Share Corporation
$40, 300, 900, to deal in securities of all
kinds. North American Oil Products
Corporation, So ,0O0, 900, to bore, drill
and produce oil and natural gas. King
Trailer Company, 81 800, 900, to manu-
facture trailers for motor vehicles,
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Liverpool Cotton

Liverpool, April 17.--Spot cotton
was quiet today with prices irregular
on the basis of decline of 30 points
for middling. old contract. at 17.29d.
Sales were 5000 bales. Receipts were
5000 bales, none American. Futures
were steady in the early dealings. Spot
prices were: American, middling fair.
10.63d; good middling, 1S.2Od; mid
ding, 17.29d; low middling, 15.S4d;
good ordinary, 14.10d, and ordinary,
13. God.
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BONDS
DIVIDENDS DECLARED

Merchants Union Trust Company. regular
quarterly OF ] per cent. payable April 81 to
stockholders Of record the sa ME date.
Girard &Ayenue Trust Company. semi
annual oks4h per cent. payable May / to
stocltholdafs OF record April 20.
Il. r. Goodrich Company. quarterly II 81
on common. payable August is to stock OF
record August 3.
Cties Service Company. regular monthly
OF one-half OF ] per cent on common and
preferred and the usual monthly stock divi-
June I TO stock OF record May 10.
National Lead Company. quarterly of IL
per cent on preferred. payable June IA 20
s.oclk of record May ?A.
CASTOR. Williams wigmore. quarterly of
Real Estate Trust Company. semiannuaI
Of per cent upon the preferssd. payable
Siay / 10 stockholders off{eeord April ~.
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LONDON STOCK MARKET
Sentiment CheerfuI--Oils Active.
Home Rails Quiet

London, April 17.-Sentimen on the
stock exchange was cheerful today on
Premier David Lloyd Georges state
ment in the House of Commons yester-
day afternoon on the Peace Conference
The oil group was active with the
feeling optimistic on various stories
from America. Rumors of changes in
control were followed by a good tone
in domestic industrial issues.
The home rails were quiet and mixed
and there was profit taking in Grand
Trunk shares. Mines were checkered.
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NEW-STYLE COTTON
OPENS IRREGULARLY
Firm Cables, BuIIish Dry Goods
Reports and Sales of
Prints Factors
COTTON BELT WEATHER CONDITIONS

COTTON BELT WEATHER CONDITIONS
New York. April 17.-The following
ttemperatures were recorded in the cotton
belt this morning: Chattanooga. as; Abb
@ @ 4c A9nnia FGE' sTR snd kpST t,e
Rhock' Memphis and Meridian. A.; VicKs-
burg sn,Gr,o Macon and Montgomery: 46; San
o.; o.; Pensacola and Savannah. "a; Charles
G ION and Jacksonville. 80: Galveston, New
~ There was .O+ inch of precipitation
a. 1s Lhominsville: 10 at Knoxville. .16 at
con- snd at Go Wfminson' Sf Af,sSfs' 10 at Ma
New York. April 17.-Pressure of
realizing sales before the HOLIDAYS cf-
tected the local cotton market carly to-
day. The new style deliveries opened
seven points higher to fourteen points
lower in the face of firm cables and
very bullish dry goods reports, includ-
ing large sales of print cloths.
The market became active and strong
shortly after the start. The south
was n buyer here by balance, while
there was continued demand from for
eign and domestic trade interests, and
recent sellers for reaction turned to
cover
Before the end of the first hour. May
contracts sold up to 27.2O and October
to 24.13. with new style months. gem
orally. showing net gains Of AZ to 40
points and new high records for the life
of the contract.
The upturn was then checked by real
izing and later fluctuations were some
what irregular. but sentiment around
the ring was strongly bullish.
Receipts at the ports for the day
are estimated at 10000 bales. against
S69o bales week ago and 4S44 bales n
year ago.
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TONOPAH STOCKS
GoLDFIELD STOCKS
London Metal Market

New York April 17.-Cable advces re-
ceived at the New York metal exchange this
morning quoted quoted prices in London as follo%s; o%S1s;;
los UP f15; straits. 1924 los. unchanged.
sales Of spot were 100 tons and of futures
nc los. both down rs Sales of spot Were
- tons Electrolytic. spot. ISL; futures.
fsl los. both nnchanEsa INC! . tead' b SPOT n Is
changed Speiter. spot. is f35. off los: fu-
lures. f35 5s. unchanged.
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Brill Pays on Back Dividends

The ]. q. Brill Company has de-
clared the regular quarterly dividend of
per cent ON the preferred stock and
an additional dividend of 3 per cent
on account of accumulated back divi-
dends. This leaves only Az per cent
still due on the preferred. The divi-
dends are payable May to stockholders
of record April %. For each of sew
eral quarters past 3 per cent has been
declared on account of accumulated pre-
ferred dividends.
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FINANCIAL WORLD-NEW YORK AND PHILADE
Quickest, Most Complete
Neps of the Markets

Readers of the EVENING PUBLIC
LEDGER hereafter will find a com
plete financial edition, containing
New York and Philadelphia stock
tables, with net changes, on sale at
A 80 p. m. each day with the ex-
ception of Saturdays, when 1t will
be found on the newsstands at pm.
At 3 o'clock there will be on sale
an edition giving New York stock
quotations at 2 40 o'clock and other
quotations up to 2 80.
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FINANCIAL
Annual Meeting.
,,s7OFFICE OF THE UNITED GAS I'M
k-T PROyEMENT co.

n w. corner Broad and Arch SITS
Philadelphia. April H.. 1919.
The annual meeting Of the stockholders
of the United Gas Improvement Company
will be held at the office OF the company
Philadelphia Monday, May s, 1910. at 12
o'clock noon, when an election will be held
for n president and six t6) directory 10 serve
for the ensuing year and such other busi-
ness viii be transacted as may be brought
before the meeting
The stock transfer books viii be closed
from 3 p, M, Wednesday. April 20. 1919,
until ~ .. M. Tuesday, May Q. 1915 u.
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Paris Bourse Firm

Paris. April 17.--Prices were firm on
the Bourse today. Three per cent rentes
were quoted at 62 francs 35 centimes
exchange on London, % francs; per
cent loan. 50 francs 30 centimes. The
dollar ranged from.5 francs ~ ccntimes
to francs centimes. The Bourst
will be closed until next Tuesday.
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DIRECTORY OF ACCOUNTANTS
Certified Public Accountants

CRANCH. VAN DORM & co.
CERTIFIED P u b Lie. ACCOUNTANTS,
LAND TITLE BLpG III ISGoME GGHR Rck ASP SP WAE RtI
MOND g. CRANCH. c. p. A.. FORMERLY
Z, s. INTERNAL REVENUE AGENT AT
PHILADELPHIA AND NEW YORK.
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CHICAGO BUTTER AND EGGS

Chicago. April 17.--BUTTER-Receipts
44Sa tubs Firm Extra. 62c; nrsts. 10 d
ale: seconds. 5s@bsc; paelins stock. $50
EGGs--Receipts. 24.os2 cases Firm.
Firsts 40 q 40h &; ordinary hrsts. 3s1t q 40c,
miscellaneous. 81h 930Ac.
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BANK CLEARINGS

Bank clearinRs today compared with cor
responding day last two years; -
1919 191S 1917
Phila. $40. .Os8 SIS $81. .372. $40 $50. 006. 437
Roston a. 525, 439 6.14S.273 Holiday
n. York. 600. $50. $40 $40. .s32. 425 528,oO9,2 2Os
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NOTWITHSTANDING RATES

NEW YORK-Money on call, mixed
collateral, opened today at 5A per cent
for lending and renewing. On all in
dustrial collateral the opening rate was
6h per cent.
The market for time money continues
firm with occasional transactions for
sixty and ninety days on industrials at
6 per cent. Little or no money is avail
able on time under that figure. Bor-
rowers do not appear willing to take
on money at G per cent, expecting re-
taxation in rates soon after the COM
pletion of the government loan turnover.
Other financial markets are un-
changed, with prime mercantile paper
5H @5H per cent on limited trans
actions.
Prime bank acceptances are somewhat
more active, but rates are unaltered.
Call loans on these documents are still
Az per cent.
PHILADELPHIA 5% per
cent time 5A @6 per cent. CONNER
cial paper, three to six months, 5A a
5H per cent; six months, per cent.
LONDON-Money is quoted at 3h
per cent. Discount rates. short and
three month bills, 35s per cent.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-01
SPECIAL MUSIC.

At the First Methodist church to- morrow night several special selec- tions will be given by the choir which is composed of Miss Esther Berg, so- prano; Mrs. Harry E. Seim, contral- to; Walter H. Ley, tenor and L. Eugene Hebbard, bass, under the di- rection of William E. Davenport, or ganist. These short concerts given each month are very enjoyable. In keeping with the Methodist Centen- ary Movement, the pastor. G. NJ Brown, will speak on 'The Steward ardship of Souls"
 At the communion service in the morning a numb will unite with the church, by letter, into full member ship and by preparatory member ship.
 This evening the program at the community service will be entirely new and especially attractive with motion pictures that will be enter taining, amusing and instructive The public is invited. There is no ad- mission charge but a silver offering Is asked to help pay the expense ot the pictures.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-01
YOUNG FOLKS DAY
 AT PEOPLES CHURCH

Christian Endeavor, the best of or saniGations for young people, is now 38 years old. Its four million mem bers have been a lively leaven in civic and religious life. "A Saloon less Nation in 1920" has been one of it's slogans for long time. It's Training Course in Citizenship" helped nightly in producing the pa triotic manhood which so readily filled up our quota for the army and navy and red cross. Its faithful ad- vocacy of tithing has developed the spirit of liberality such as put our campaign funds over the top.
 The services at 10:30 a. Tn. tomor- row will commemorate its work The local senior society of which Miss L.. M. Reach is president, and which now holds the Union banner, and the Junior society under H. s. Voorhees,, will sit together in the front of the auditorium, and take special parts, one of them, Miss Beth Williams singing a solo. The pastors thero will be 'Life's Upholding." The aJ- ciety's twelfth anniversary will be conducted by W. B. Harrington at 7:30. Messers L. T. Warner and c. M. Kirk will speak and some of our returned boys in uniform will take part.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-01
PEOPLES CHURCH.

I,ucien T. Warner of this city, and chairman of the War Personal Board Of the International Committee of the Y. NJ. c. A. will be the chief speak CT at the Sunday evening forum of the Peoples church next Sunday evening at 7;30 o'clock under the auspices of the Mems Club.
 George M. Kirk, q Y M. c. A. sec retary, who has just returned from work over There with both the American and Italian armies, will aI- so speak.
 4 special invitation is extended to all men returned from Overseas" services.
 Both speakers will choose the "Y, NJ. c. A. at the Front as their sub jects.
 Joseph Clabby, well known local soloist will take part in the musical program. The service will be pre- ceeded by an organ recital at 7:15 o'clock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-01
PARK STREET CHURCH.

Sunday morning Rev. Gerald H. Beard will take for his Subject: "A New Discovery of God.' This is one of the recent themes proposed by the Community Betterment Series on "A New Year for a New World
 For Sunday noon the Mems Class has secured ex-Senator J. Y. Cald- well to speak from the point of view of labor on Reconstruction Prob lems.'' All men are invited to hear the discussion.
 Sunday evening Harrison H. Whea- ton, director of the department of Americanization of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, will give his lecture on Teaching Many Nations" MT. Wheaton was heard with great interest a few weeks ago by the Chamber of Commerce. He comes to Park Street church Sunday evening on the recommendation of Chief Jus tice George w. Wheeler in the inter ests of the Americanization work Of the council. There are approximate ly 100000 foreign born persons en- gagged in gainful occupations in Con necticut. At least fifty per cent of all employees are of foreign birth. Of the foreign Born in 1910 over 67,000 were unable to speak English, while 49 ,000 were unable to read or write in any language. Approximately S5,- coo men between eighteen and forty five years of age are unnaturalized, and cannot at present be required to serve the United States in it's de- fense.
 N. Wheaton is thoroughly trained in Ais line of work. and presents the subject efficiently. He emphasizes the need and duty Of native-born Americans making every reasonable effort to become acquainted with per sons of foreign birth, and as Ameri cans 10 influence them sympatheticaI- ly in behalf Of our own country. MT Wheaton puts i- up to the managers of industry tEu. since the working out of the process of Americaniza- ton involves the proper adjustment of persons of foreign birth to indus trial conditions, employers and indus trial concerns should take such steps as will further the efficiency, safety and industrial welfare of their em- pIoEeeS or foreign birth. In the same spirit he declares that organized la bor should take steps to insure the thorough allegiance to the United States of all members of foreign birth, and should, in particular, fur ther the acquisition of the English language and Of a wholesome know ledge. of industrial opportunities on the part of such members. People of any church or no church are invited to share in this opportunity to hear Director Wheaton.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-01
Temperance Union
 To Raise Funds

Evanston, H., Feb. Plans for the drive hH the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union to raise S1,000,000 and to enlist a million new members in America and Alaska were announced today by Mrs. Frederick B, Perkins of Michigan, at the na- tional headquarters of the organiza- tion here.
 The drive will open March 20 and continue until May 31, the money to be paid by March 20, 1920. The campaign will mark the opening of & fiVe-year Jubilee program. at the conclusion of which will be a big celebration in honor of the fftieth year of the organizations existence.
 The fund will be apportioned as follows; Child welfare, $150,00O; health and morality, $100,O0O; Amer icanization, $20O.OO women in in- dustry, s3O,O00; education and in formation, $5O,0OO; world prohibition, $300,000; headquarters, Evanston and Washington, $5O,OO0; equipment and repairs, $20,00O; field service, $S0,000; administration, s7O,0OO.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-01
MUSICAL PROGRAM.

The musical program for the An nual Parish Gathering at Park Street Congregational church. We'd nesday evening will be as follows
 '"The Song of the Triton" Molloy Quartet: Mrs. Weidenhammer, Miss Weber, MT. Moore, MT Lavey.
 "Oh, Lovely Night, Prom Tales of Hoffman, Offenbach. The choir.
 'HThe Americans Come, Fay Eos. ter. Miss Norma L. Weber
 "Decem Der Song, ,"-lNovello. Mrs Geo. B. Weidenhammer.
 One of two readings will be inter spersed with the music, and the gist Of the Annual Reviews from the sev- eral departments will follow.
 The last hour of the evening vii be spent socially, when the ladies vii serve light refreshments.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-01
COMPLIMENTARY DINNER

J. Hamann, William Munson, Jr., and R. B. Culver of the Housatonic Shipbu1Iding yard. were given com- plimentary dinner by their associates and friends at the Greenlawn Country club last night. The banquet was at tended by over 70 employees. Piano selections were rendered by the or chestra of the club and J. B. McDer- mott and James O'ConnelL employees of the ship yards, sang several solos. At the termination of the affair O'Connell entertained the employees with a speedy buck and wing dance. Several Interesting addresses in reference to conditions at the plant were delivered by William Munson, assistant of the company, and MT. Hamman. J. L. Thorpe, Ernest Cox and Oscar c. Carlson were ill charge of the arrangements and kept the em- ployes happy with their short but humorous addresses.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-01

St. Augustine's church, corner of Washington avenue and Pequonaock street, Rev. James B. Nihiu, P. R., pastor. Masses Sunday at 6, ', 3, g. 10 Il a. IL Evening services at 7:S0.
 St. Mary's, Pembroke street. corner of Steuben street, Rev. Matthew J. TTaynor, pastor. Low mass, at 7:9G and 9. High mass at 1O:30; children attend the o'clock mass.
 Church of the Biased Sacrament, Union avenue and Orange street. Rev. T. B. Smith, pastor. Masses at z, 8, g and 10:SO o'clock
 Sacred Heart church, 718 Myrtle avenue, Rev. Richard Moore. IL. D pastor. Low masses, 6, '. 8, 9, 10 and II. Sunday school after mass.
 Masses on Sundays at St. Joseph s Madison avenue, Rev. Hubert Danme pastor, celebrated as follows: Low mass 8:30 and high mass 10:2O, Ves- pers 7:3o p. m. Dlily mass S:15.
 St. Charles, 1255 East Main street Rev. Patrick McGivney. pAstor. Low masses, and 9:15. Childrens mass 8 Last mass 1O:3O. Holy hour and benediction every Sunday evening at '.
 Holy Rosary, 385 East Washington avenue. Rev. Angelo De Toro, pastor Low masses, 6. 7:3O. Children's mass, 9. High mass, 10:30. St Peters, 521 Howard avenue. Rev. Thomas Kelly, pastor. Masses at 7:30, 8:80 and 10:36 a. m. St. Patrick's, S51 North avenue, Rev. and 9. Children's mass, 9:30. High mass 1O:S0.
 St. Johns of Nepomuck SIovak. 32Q Brooks street, Rev. Andrew KomeIa, pastor. Low masses, ' snd 8. Chn- dren's mass. g. High mass, 10:SO. St. Anthony's French R. c. church. The masses on Sunday will be at S:3O and 10:S0-
 St. Michaers (Poltsh), BIO sterl,ng street, Rev. A!phone L. Figiewski. pastor. Low masses and S:15. High mass, 10:30.
 St. Stephens (Hungarian). Spruce, corner of Bostwick avenue, Rev. Ste phen Chernitzky, pastor. Low masses, 7:30 and g. High mass. 10:30. St. Georges Lith. R. C. church. i Park avenue. Sunday masses and l 10:30. Vespers and benediction D. m. Week day mass 7:3O. M. A. Pan- ! kovski, pastor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-01

worship at 7:9O. Stc~eopticon lecture by Wallace I. WooIin, State s. s. Secretary. MT. Woodin holds confer ence for workers at o'clock. Mon day evening at ', followers class At 7;45, monthly meeting of the official board. Wednesday, all-day Red Cross. At 7:45, alI-church prayer ! eeting. Thursday evening, enter tadnment by Phlatheas.
 First Presbyterian church, State street and Myrtle avenu~ Alexander Alison, JT., pastor: Il, Christian Unity; 7:80. How Does Praying Help. Me?' Second in series on Religious Things I Want to Know; 9:45, Sun day school and lens class, led by pastor Beginners at il; 6:S0. Y. P. 5. c. E. meeting. Test our welcome!
 German Eva ngeIcal Lutheran St. 'aulus church, s Harriet street Rev. r. W. Klein, pastor. Sunday school at S:15. Tn chapel on Holuster Heights at lO o'clock. Morning service at 10:30, Evening service at 7:3O.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-01
GRANT LEAVE OF ABSENCE.

At the meeting of the Police Com missioners last night, a communica- ton was addressed to the commits sion by Patrolman John F. Murphy, asking for a leave of absence during the month of February on account of failing health.
 A certificate was read from Dr. Eli B. Ives stating that he had examined Patrolman Murphy, and found him in poor physical condition, and recom- merding that Murphy be granted a leave of absence.
 On motion of Commissioner John C. Stanley the commissioners granted leave of absence for one month, be- ginning Feb. l, without pay.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-01
MARKET PRICES
 TAKE A DROP

Considerable change has been man week. The prices of butter took a decided drop and are still on the de- cline. Wholesalers report that the present butter price Is below the cost they paid for the product for storage and the loss to the dealers is already considerable with chances of a still further drop.
 Eggs may also be bought at a much more reasonable rate than las! week. New lid eggs may be pur- chased for 73 cents dozen and western eggs are bringing 5S cents.
 The price of apples Is higher but oranges have dropped and large sizes may be had for 4S cents a dozen.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-01
GEr rnGEzrHER. OId1R

The Get Together Club of the Bethel A. M. D. Church held their first supper at the home of the presi- dent, Mrs. M. E. Brown, 113 Winter street last Tuesday evening, January 21st. The affair which was given for the benefit Of inc find for remod- Geling the church was largely attend ed and was g, financial success. Mrs Brown and the Rev. J. H. Gordon wish to thank the many friends for their patronage.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-01
DoNNED BATTLE COLOR GRAY.

With the American Army of Occu- patton, Jan. 1-The Rhine fleet of American patrol boats has donned the color of battle gray. The first of the fleet to appear on the river in it's new color was the flagship, The Prussian, known as 'The Generals Ship" and used by General Dickman, com manding the Third Army, when he wished to cruise up or down the Rhine
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-01
BRITISH FARMS IN MEXICO.

Mexico City, Feb. 1-The British consulate here has received official in quiries from London in regard to the possibility of establishing English ag- riCulturaI colonies in the states of Colima, Tabasco, Guanajuato and Vera Cruz. The inquiries are said to be preparatory to carrying out de- mobilization plans.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-01

Mexico City, Feb 1-Zenaido Fer nandez, who served as chief of staff for the former federal general, Luis Gahellero, when the latter revolted against the government in Tamau- Hpas early in 1918, has been arrested in this city. He was captured by se- cret service agents.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-01

Senate and House conferees on the War Revenue bill agreed to give a $50 bonus to all enlisted men and nurses and $200 to officers who are discharged from service.