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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-18
MORE WEAK SPOTS
FOUND BY BEARS
Short-Lived Opening Rally Sue
oeeded by Series Of
Sinking Spells

New York, Aug. 1S.-The operations
Of today's stock market offered little in
the way Of novelty from the set program
Of the Immediately preceding sessions.
There was the usual short lived rally
at the outset. After that the bear con-
tingent continued their recent tactics Of
hitting at the high spots with the hopes
of not only uncovering further weak
ness, but also with the purpose Of start
ing a general liquidating movement in
order that they may be able to get out
of some of their short lines with n
profit. Increasing dullness in declin-
ing market is not condition altogether
relished by the bearish contingent.
When the ultraprofessional caliber
of the current speculation Is taken into
consideration the day to day scalping
operations are deprived Of much Of their
significance. Yet today, as well as in
some Of the recent sessions, in disputa-
BILE testimony was furnished showing the
liquidating movement had not as yet
run its course. This not only applied to
the so called unseasoned issues, but
also to many Industrial shares as well,
where the wartime initiation methods nre
beginning to show evidence of being
overworkcd.
The pausing, hesitating and wobbling
character Of the market could hardly
be attributed to the Polish news, which
altogether today was of a much more
reassuring character. Neither was
there ANYTHING else in the line of news
or Developments which could be consid-
cred of a specially distur bing character.
But the market plainly lacked sustain
ing mower, for as soon as the desultory
covering Of the shorts stopped the same
dropping tendency reappeared, Followed
by spasmodic drives on the part OF the
bear crowd in different parts Of the list.
The promising rally at the opening
was quickly nipped in the bud when the
sugar group gave way under increasing
selling pressure. which undoubtedly was
influenced by the semidemoralized state
of the raw sugar market. which seems
to be following the same line OF least
resistance as the other overinfiated com
modities.
From the sugar shares the selling
movement extended to the leather and
metal issues American Beet Sugar
fell 315 points. American Sugar. y
National Lead, On. and Hide and
Leather and Endicott johnson, l point
each. This was offset by supporting
orders in the high priced petroleums;
independent steels, equipments and
motors and their accessories. among
which advances over yesterdays final
prices ranged from to almost points.
The tone Of the market became irregular
again before noon when renewed weak
ness developed among the cheaper oils,
but improved temporarily during the
intermediate session, with Replogle
Steel and Pittsburgh Coal as the, out
standing features. Another setback oc-
Cured later, however, when the active
equipments lost ground. Baldwin and
American Locomtive and American
Car declining l to points.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-18
FATHER FIGHTS FOR CHILD
Row Results When He Asks to See
Son--TWo Go to Hospital

A struggle between a young father and
his wife's relatives for the possession of
his three year old son last night in
Germantown resulted in two people 60
ing to the hospital with cuts and bruises
of the face. The father of the child was
arrested, but was released on his own
recognizance at a hearing this monring.
He is Harry Shlonsky, twenty five
years old, 1886 Germantown avenue
He has been separated from his wife,
Becky, for several months. Yesterday he
secured an order from the Municipal
Court to visit his son, Max, once a
week, and, if he so desired, to take
him for a walk.
Last night he went to 390G German
town avenue, where his wife is living,
and asked for the child. His sixteen
year old sister in law, Hattie, who was
holding the child, refused to give him
up. At this point, the police say his
father in law, Michael Sandow, came
up. and an argument followed which
eventually led to an exchange of blows
and in which the mother in law. Mrs
Sarah Sandow. Joined.
According to the police. ShlOnsky
struck both Mr.. and Mrs. Sandow, who
were taken to st. Luke's Hospital for
treatment. Because of the court order,
Magistrate Wrigley decided to release
Shlonsky on his own rccognizance.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-18
LOCAL TRADING
At STANDSTILL
Curious Indifference Of Market
to Sensational Developments
in Transit Situation

There was a general shading of prices
i, the local market from sheer inertia.
The acute dullness of the trading reach
ed nlmcst a point of complete stagna-
tion. Fer the most part dealings were
wholly perfunctory. The lack of interest
was rot surprising in view of the re-
stricting. as we'll as, depressing sur
rounding influence, not to speak OF the
large number of absentees because OF
the midsummer vacations.
One cf the more curious developments
which puzzles some of the older traders
IS .he continued absolute indifference
given what might be called sensational
developments attending the rapid transit
situation. This would seemingly reflect
Just one thing, that Is, the unpleasant
things now coming to the surface were
fully discounted In the recent heavy
iouidaGDg movement and the abnormal
" low prices the traction shares have
reached.
On very small transactions Philadel-
phia Rapid Transit regained most of
yesterdays decline, rallying to 14h.
Union Traction stayed unchanged at
24A, while Philadelphia Traction lost
IA at 80.
In the general list there was little
done calling for individual comment.
Lake Superior Corporation was taken
at IL. Electric Storage Battery yield
ed q at 115. Lehigh Navigation de-
clined - to 81 and Pennsylvania Rail
road shaded to 40A. United Gas sur
rendered u at 40R. American Gas
ex dividend of l per cent sold at %.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-18
GRAIN MARKET

Chicago, Aug. 1S.-A few small buy
ing orders caused a firm start in wheat
today. Offerings were lacking. Tenders
from the country were light and the
cash article was firm.
Trading in futures at Winnipeg was
resumed today. October. there. started
at 50 Go. and advanced to S2.664s.
December here opened at $3.50 to
SO. 40, against $2.3S1a at the close yes
terday. March started 5s cent higher,
at SEAL. Receipts were 12S cars.
Trade in corn was light and mixed.
The undertone was firm. The weather
map showed little moisture in the
drouth districts. After the opening, To-
cal operators and concerns that are
bearish sold
September started at S1.49 to
ST. 49,, against S1.4S9s at the end
yesterday. December opened at 81 .25h
TO S1.2J, against S1.25 at the close
yesterday. May opened at an advance
OF "a cent, at 81 p y but lost the gain.
Receipts were 81 cars.
Oats were firm, but slow. Offerings
were light. Commission houses bought.
September opened at G03s to 69Ac.
against 69c at the close yesterday. De-
ccmber started at 601sc to 60Ac, com
pared with 601sC at the close yesterday.
May opened 1sc higher, at 71Ac. Re
ceipts were 1876 cars.
Leading futures ranged as folloN%s:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-18
FURTHER DROP IN COFFEE
September Sells at 7.85-ActIve
Months at New Lows

New York, Aug. 1s.-Coffee futures
continued their downward trend this
morning when September broke below
Sc, selling at 7.s5, carrying all active
months again into new low ground. Call
previous closing figures.
Further weakness in the primary mar
kets, as officially reported this morning,
was attributed to the early decline here.
Shortly after the opening there was a
further sharp break in coffee which car
ried active months "a To 40 points net
lower. The character of the selling in
dicated that private advices had been
received in the trade to the effect that
Brazil was still lower, although no official
special cables had been posted up to IL
o'clock. On the way down. stop loss
orders were met and selling in liquida-
tion and short selling became quite gen.
eral
Business in the cost and freight
market is reported dull. It Is said that
American importers bought large
July to September shortly after the first
Of the year. In some quarters these
purchases are estimated at approx
mately 100000 bags and prices paid
are believed to average from 22h
cents to 20 cents sterling credit.
Part Of this coffee is supposed to have
been resold and much Of 1t was un-
doubtedly hedged In futures, but, 80
far, importers have shown little or no
disposition to either increase their COM
mitments or to average on a scale down.
Around ! o'clock. coffee values were
still on the down slide with prices show
ing net losses OF so to "a points, Sep
tember selling off to 7.34 and December
to 500, People long OF the market
seemed disposed to liquidate rather than
70 Fnp
The general selling movement receiv-
ed additional impetus when a special
cable from Santos reported futures there
25 TO 100 reis lower
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-18
NOTWITHSTANDING RATES

NEW YORK-Money on call, both
classes of collateral, opened TODAY AZ :
per cent for lending and renewing
The tone OF the money market con-
tinues firm. Call funds appear TO be
on an even keel at per cent, which
rate bankers generally consider cheap
In existing business conditions and the
prices that are obtained for other com
modities.
In time funds, there is an occasional
renewal, mostly at per cent, but no
new money is reported available A
moderate Increase Is noted in the sup
ply of prime New York bank accent
ances, but rates are unchanged, as the
demand is urgent.
Mercantile paper Is slow al a minimum
Of 8 per cent. Eastern bankers show
very little interest.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-18
JACKSON WILL ATTACKED
Niece Charges Rich 6athhouse
Keeper Was UnduIy Influenced

Charges that Mrs. George W. Jack
son, widow of a Philadelphian, one of
the first bathing house proprietors in
Atlantic City, was 'unduly. illegally
and fraudulcntly Influenced" in dispos-
ing Of her estate, were made in caveat
filed in Atlantic City yesterday by Mrs.
Vera Thomas, niece living at the
resort.
Mrs. Jackson left the bulk of prop
erty, valued at $120 900, to Miss Joseph
inc jackson, whose share of the es-
tate is said to be close to 500, 900.
Other bequests included $4,000 to Hen
rietta Marple, a niece $4,000 to Joseph
inc Myers, sister in law, and
$4,000 to Wilbur Sutterly, a nephew.
Alfred II. Burk, a leather manufac-
turer Of Philadelphia, ID executor under
the will.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-18
Commodity Markets
COTTON MARKET

New York, Aug. 1S.-The cotton
market opened steady at 10 to 20 points
higher, due to unfavorable weather news
and better European situation. No
vember was unchanged
The tone seemed to be better, partly
due to more optimistic Polish news. Of
ferings we're not large. There was a
demand from Wall street interests, To-
cal shorts and commission houses.
Further rains in the central belt and
in the southwest led to crop damage
reports. which had considerable effect
on sentiment, as did initial frmness in
securities.
At the end of the first twenty min
utes the list was still firm. with prices
fully 35 points over last nights close.
Shorts were nervous over the strength
displayed and the scarcity Of offerings.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-18
BUTTER. EGGS AND CHEESE

New York, Aug ls,-BUTTER firm. Re-
eStPas sSPs S2 SS& GS7o crsamerS. rsts ss to 81
score). 6l055H c; packing stock. current
make. No. l, 4Sg44c
gathered extra nTsts 54Gl $40; fresh gath
cred, hrsts. ~ a sac. state, Pennsylvania and
nearby western hennery whites. hrsts to
extras. 60G72C; state Pennsylvania and
nearby western hennery browns. extras, coo
CSC; state Pennsylvania and nearby gath
cred browns and mixed colors, fTsts 10 ex-
tras, 80 Qbsc.
CHEESh heGsIpsS' 0StH TCs UDht.
and colored specials, 27h n 12sh c; do. aver
age run, 25h q 204 c. state; wholesmilk
twins. current make, specials, 27427h c;
do, average run. 25h 92oc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-18
.FORCEDL|QU|DAT|0N'
IN OUTSIDE MARKET.
Industrial Issues Left Without
: Support From Inside
Sources

|, New York, Aug. 1S.-The Broad
Street Curb market reflected the in
fluence of forced liquidation in some
of the industrial issues, the. effect OF
which was more pronounced because Oh
a lack Of support from inside sources
General Asphalt was again in supply
yielding to As. Some of those watcn
ing the trading, repeated stories abou.
disappointment over the efforts TO nnu
oil, production and a decreased con-
sumption Of asphalt.
Sweets Co., on Its downward move
ment. which today carried its price 70
the new low record Of ", was said 70
have had its business contracted BY the
high price of sugar. The turn In the
sugar market does not seem to. nave
bettered the position OF this company.
United Retail Candy was also in supply
ranging from ~ to IL. q,
Submarine Boat sold at 11B to II.
North American Paper. was talriy
steady, selling at 5 to Az. ,u
Some of the oil stocks were. In talr
demand at moderate advances, but most
of these issues shaded off on small safes.
Maracaibo ranged from 1S to liH3
and Merritt from 13 to 11M.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-18
Havana chauffeurs Strike Today

Havana, Aug. 1S.-(By A. PA
manifesto issued last night by the
Chauffeurs' Union of Cuba and the
Union Syndicate of Chauffeurs, the two
most important unions of taxicab driy.
ers in Havana, ordered the men on
strike this morning, in sympathy with
the Havana Electric Street Railway
Co.'s employees, who walked out nine
days ago TO enforce demands for a
higher wage
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-18
Financial Briefs

The average price of twenty active in
dustrial stocks declined lit per cent
yesterday to $500, or within 0.7O per
cent of the low level made on August %.
The twenty railroads declined O.33 per
cent to 1885.
The New York subtreasury gained
$4,000 from the banks yesterday, re-
duoiny the cash net loss since Friday to
1.13l. 900.
Net profits of the Aetna Explosive Co.
and its subsidiary, Aetna Dynamite Co,
for the year ended June 80, after allow
ances for charges were $l,5lO,93O.
equivalent, after deductions for the 7
per cent preferred dividends, to S277 a
share earned or the 545.114h shares Of
no par value common stock, according
to a financial statement issued yes
terday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-18
Prices Quiet on Paris sours.

Paris. Aug. lS.-Prices were quiet on
the Bourse today. Three per cent rentes.
per cent loan, 87f soc. The dollar was
quoted at 13f 81 nc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-18
NorrIstown Bow Drowned

NorriStown, Pa, Aug. 1S.-Donald
Fretz, fourteen years old, was drowned
in the river yesterday while swimming.
His father, John u. Fretz, Is EN-
postofiice. while an older brother is a
letter carrier in Norristown.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-18
Proposals
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL RE

sEAEdp csivsd at ons Room ais' city cilL Han BE RE;
o'clock noon on Tuesday, August "a, i0eo-
and opened at that time In Room 2ia, civ
IN Delaware ave. between Snyder ave. and
Porter st.
Contractors will he required to cornI,,
with the act Of Assembly OF JULY ia Iap9
relative TO the workmen's 3 ,compensation in.
surance, and proof must be furnlShed the
accepted the provisions OF said act and in.
sured their liabilities Hereunder or secured
exemptions therefrom.
For plans inquire at Room 742. City Hall
FRANK II. CAVEN,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-18
PHILADELPHIA-Call 0 per cent

tiine, per cent; commercial paper,
(Note-These are merely nominal
quotations, as the legal rate of interest
in the state of Pennsylvania Is fixed AT
6 per cent. Plus premium and commits
days is loaning at 8 TO 8h per cent
while commercial paper from three TO
six months Is being offered at to ST.
per cent?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-18
GOVERN M ENT BONDS
BAR SILVER
TONOPAH STOCKS

Bar silver was Nd higher In London
today, at 60hd.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-18
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

New York. Aug. 1s. - There was n
slight recession in prices this morning.
Demand sterling was off Y, francs
and lire 2 points. Belglans 4 and marks
points.
Quotations were:
Demand sterling 362&. cables 3.63I5
franc cables 1928. checks 1877; lire cables
4.S5 u. checks 4.S5; Swiss cables 1850.
checks 1854; guilder cables 38s, checks
%; pesetas cables 1915, checks 1910;
Stockholm cables 2o.7o. checks 20.65
Copenhagen cables 1920, checks 1918
Belgian cables 1888, checks 1890
marks zoo.
YESTERDAYS FINAL QUOTATIONS
Sterling Francs Lire Guilders
csbiss Cemisnd " $$SSt4s 7's9 rs $500
ToDAY's OPENING QUOTATIONS.
Sterling Francs Lire Gulldorg
Demand .... .G2& 1877 ass AZ oo
Cables 49,. 3.O3h i.2s 4SSH SSI9 SI9
NOON QUOTATIONS
Sterling Francs Lire Guildcrs
Gables 49,. s,Ga% 7,s7 1,S5 ssSIS ssIS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-18
BANK ClEARlNGS

Bank cIearinSs today compared with cor
responding day last two years -.
i,aitimore 1T.iio,S35 i6.7ob, 4fe ,...,.,.
N. Y.....e76' 'o5o,2OO 7oS.osT,ii4 D5f.o7o. $50
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-18

LoNDOS-Money is quoted at s per
cent. Discount rates. short bills, 81
per cent; three months bills, 6h per
cent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-18

Important Notice
National Properties Co.
American Railways Company
i 4M-6%
The undersigned Protective Committee were an
pointed in pursuance of the unanimous resolution Of
the bondhoders attending the public meeting held
August 18th at the Belevue-Stratford Hotel.
The questions asked in the circular letter sent to all
bondholders. well to the members Of the original
Protective Committee remain unanswered.
The position of the undersigned Protective
Committee is:
1st That full information as to all operations of the
American Railways Company and the National
Properties Company since January ST. l9l6, shall be
given to all bondholders
End. That the present condition of their property
to and earning shall be made clear.
3rd That the provisions in the Deed of Trust
ing the bondholders shall faithfully be carried out
4th. That all claims that may be justly found to lie
against the National Properties Company. any other
company, any individuals shall be prosecuted to
the full extent of the law for the benefit of the
National Properties-Amercan Railways Company
bondholders
If the proposed modified plan is allowed go through
and 50% Of the bondholders pay their assessment.
about $3900000 American Railways Company
stock goes to the Syndicate, who to a great
extent the present management who would
thereby be continued in control
5th. That the plan which is finally presented to the
bondholders be a plan that gives those bondhoders
who pay any assessment that may be necessary, the
best possible security for their money, and plan
whereby those bondhoders who pay an assess
ment get square DEAL
If you desire join in this movement protect
your interests you deposit your bonds with the
Provdent Life & Trust Co., 40l Chestnut ST.,
before September 8, 1920.
If you have already deposited your bonds with the
original Protective Committee and now desire to join
this movement, it is necessary for you to withdraw
your bonds, you have a right to do, and deposit
them as above with the Provident Life & Trust Co.
v. Gipin Robinson, Chairman
jeremiah J. Sullivan, Jr.
James A. S. MacMeekin
Joseph H. Shoemaker
James E. German
Committee
Michael j. Ryan
George Wharton Pepper
Counsel
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-11
agrees on Suspension
Of immigration Rules
For Mexican Laborers

Washington. D. C., Feb. 11.-Secre-
tary Of labor Wilson has agreed. uu-
less congress passes definitely on the
question, to suspend immi grafton re-
strictions permitting importation OF
Mexican labor under the old reEula-
tons without head tax or uteracy
test
Upon the Eecretary's statement that
he would assume this responsibility
senator Colt, chairman Of the immi-
grafton committee. assured him that
his committee would report out q
favorable resolution. Congressman
Wilson. Of the house committee,
stated this action would meet with
the approval Of his committee.
The secretary's order viii apply to
Mexico. Canada, Cuba, Bahamas and
Newfoundland
Senators Colt. Sterling. Sheppard.
Ashursti congressman Hudspeth. Bee.
Wilson and Hayden. together with
John A Happier Of the e Paso cham
Der OF commerce. ". II. Knox of the
Arizona Cotton Growers association
and Charles s. Hayden. OF the San
Antonio chamber Of commerce. at
tended a conference with secretary
Wilson. secretary Abercrombie and
commissioner general OF immi grafton
Caminetti, at which the agreement
was reached.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-11
DOCTORS find
REMEDY FOR
COLDS and FLU
Calotabs, the New NauseaIess Gallo
mel Tablets, Cut Short Colds and
and May Prevent Flu By
Keeping Liver Active.

Physicians have learned from ex-
perience, during the epidemic OF influ-
euza. that one Of the most important
factors In the prevention Of flu and
pneumonia is 20 keep the liver active
so that the digestive organs may be in
perfect working order and the system
thereby bled 10 throw off colds.
check sore threats and resist serious
complications. For this purpose they
have found that the new. nausealess
calomel tablets called Calotabs. are
Jar more effective even than the old
style CO omel. which was formerly the
universal favorite. as Calotabs do not
weaken the patient. nor interfere with
the appetite and digestion
AT the first sign Of a cold o. sore
throat. doctors recommend one Gallo
tab al bed time with a swallow Of
water.-thats all. NJ salts no nausea.
nor the slightest interference with
your diet, pleasure. or work Next
morning you wake up feeling fine.
your liver IS active. and your appetite
Is keen for a good breakfast
For your protection CalOtabs are
sold only in original sealed nacsages
price thirty-five cents. All druggists
recommend and guarantee Calotabs-
Your money back IL you are not de-
lighted with them--Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-11
EXTENSION OF U. S. AID
IN ROAD BUILDING ASKED

Washington. D C. Feb LEX
tension of federal aid in road build
ing on q ratio basis determined by
the acreage OF nontaxable govern
ment lands in each state was urged
at a conference here Tuesday OF
delegates appointed by the governors
OF Il public land states west OF the
Mississippi and by governor. Riggs,
Of Alaska The public roads act
amendment OF which on these lines is
proposed in a measure already intro
duced in the house by representative
Hernandez. Of New Mexico, provides
for federal aid in amount equal 10
that raised by the states.
The delegates will ask congress
for S100,00O,060 for state road build
ing and an increase in the annual
appropriation for national forest
highways from 100000 to $4,000,
900.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-11
WHEN MEALS
DON'T FIT
Pape's Diapspsin" is the
quickest Indigestion and
Stomach Relief

When meals hit back and your
stomach IS sour. acid, gassy, or you
feel fun and bioated- When you have
heavy Jumps Of pain or headache from
indigestion. Here is instant relief.
Just as soon as you eat a tablet or
two OF Pape's Diapepsiu all the dys-
pepsia, indigestion and stomach dis
tress caused by acidity ends These
pleasant, harmless tablets OF Pape's
Diapepsin never fail to neutralize the
harmful stomach acids and make you
feel fine at once. and they cost so lit
tie at drug stores.-Adv.