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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-15
No Coal Probe In Legislature
This Year.; House Balks On
Bills Passed By The Senate
Senate Has Several Measures
and Resolutions Before 1t at
Last Session of the Year.

By Special Correspondent
TRENTON, Dec. 15-No action
was taken yesterday by the Senate
on the FIVE nominations which Gov
crnor Edwards sent to it some time
ago to constitute the new Public
Utility Board. In the absence Of
any decision from the state supreme
court as to the validity of the re-
moval of the old board. the senate
refused to nov either to confirm or
reject the appointments.
Senator Simpsons resolution 20
investigate the price, quality and
manufacture OF gas in New Jersey
was sent to the senate judiciary
committee, of which Republican
Floor Leader Allen. of Salem, is the
chairman. Simpson made quite a
speech in it's behalf. He declared
the people of Hudson county which
he represents are paying from two
hundred to three hundred per cent
more for this commodity. and 1t is
entailing great hardship upon them.
1T is creating also a great deal
of social unrest, more than any
waving of the red hag, which the
senate sometime ago prohibited Dy
he passage of a BILL" declared MIR.
simpson. II nave nothing against
dDN company bhN Il w btiltNG -
should be publicly determined
whether the public is being plum
dered in this matter"
Z. Wallis Armstrong. of Burling-
ton, and Charles Seabrook, of
Bridgeton, were confirmed by the
senate respectively Is members of
the state board of institutions and
agencies and the state highway
commission. Armstrong; is a re-
by Governor Edwards.
Scarcely anybody said AYE"
when the Whitney bill to put the
employees under civil
service came to a final vote in the
Senate. There were five votes for
il and two against out of about fif-
teen senators present. Simpson, of
Hudson attacked it as an attempt
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-15
Soldiers Bonus

According 10 information from
the state c~omptroller's Office the
House yesterday killed the chance
for payment of money under the
soldier bonus law in February by its
action in defeating the bill to pay
for the carrying charges, such as
interest. until the money from the
counties is collected and paid in the
state treasury in December 1921.
Both this bill and a similar n
TO provide interest charges on the
bridge and tunnel bonds were pass
ed In the senate and then defeated
in the House on the ground that the
members had not had time TO look
into the matter. In connection with
the bridge bill 1t was claimed by
representatives of the comptroller's
Office and Emerson l.. Richards.
counsel for the bridge and tunnel
commission, that the failure to pass
ii meant a loss of probably a mil
lion dollars TO the state. There is
a large appropriation available for
the use of the commission and IA
sum of about a million dollars will
likely be spent between now and
July, which in the absence of funds
from the sale of the bonds, will
have to be taken out of the appro-
priation, which otherwise might
have been saved.
The House also defeated the bill
Of Senator Simpson, Hudson, pass
ed by the senate to give Senate Sec
rotary William II. Albright and
House Clerk Upton S. Jefferys each
$4,000 a year for their work. Each
now receives $500. Democrats in
each body sponsored the bill, but it
was beaten because of failure to re-
cof1~1 panihlina votes Roth AL
bright and Jefferys are Republicans.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-29
Commodity Markets
GRAIN MARKET

Chicago. May 29.-A private cable
declaring that the government of Ar
gentina had issued an order suspending
all loadings OF wheat for export caused
big advances in July and September corn
in the early trading here today, and
May also moved upward.
Pit shorts and commission houses
competed for the offerings early and the
upturn was rapid. At the top, selling
by commission houses led to small re-
actions. The receipts here today were
103 cars.
May opened at S1.S9 and moved up
to $1.90, then reacted 5c. July
started at 81 65 to 81 SO, against 81 .63
at the close yesterday. and after touch
ing $1.66h, sagged to $1.65&. Sep
tember was quoted at 81 .52h to 81 .5S
at the outset, compared with 81 81 Il at
the close yesterday, and after advancing
81 .59Ss, receded to S1.527s.
There was a general rush to buy oats
in the early trading and the market
made material gains, with offerings
scarce. Receipts were GS cars.
May opened &c higher, at 81 .04,
and rose to $l.05. July was quoted at
SOC TO S9Ac, at the outset, against
S74c at the close yesterday, and later
sold at SSlac. September started at
1850 to T5Ac, against 75Ac at the
close yesterday and later sold at 1880.
Receipts Of wheat here today were
13 cars.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-29
RAIL T|E-UP HA[TS
STEEL INTERESTS
Trade Believes Present Condi-
tions Will Prevail for
Another Month

New York, May 20.--The seven =
tcenth general meeting of the American
Iron and Steel Institute held at the
Commodore Hotel on Friday of'the past
week was the leading factor in the steel
trade during the last week. There was
an unusually large attendance and the
general talk was with regard to the
railroad congestion, complaints being
heard from representatives of steel com
panies all over the country as to the
! inability Of securing the equipment to
move products.
Judge Gary's address was considered
| most appropriate. It is known that
neither the Judge nor any Of his hearers
look forward to any great trouble with
radicalism, but IL is nevertheless true
that the leaders of the industry are
| alert and are watching Developments
with more than usual interest and are
prepared to do their share to eliminate
| unrest not only among their own en-
ployes, but also in other industries
where these steel men might have some
influence.
There have been published reports
from time to time that the steel work
ers might be called to strike again with
in few months. These reports have
dppufCbJiy tIlHHHttu ITOul QuuIttls
which were unsuccessful in the labor
troubles in the steel industry last fall
The most conservative observers are oil
the opinion that although there might be
disputes here and there, no general
strike will be attempted for long time.
Considerable amusement was created
in steel circles during the past week
| by the published report that the Steel
/ (tnrnnro finn haI y,aIa Ira atin aHvnnnne
| in quotations in Canada. As a matter OF
fact. for the last three months Canadian
quotations on plates, shapes and bars
have been 50 per ton above the domes
| tic price. Some time ago a small ton
mage Of sheets was available for Cana
dian disposition and this was sold al
a fancy price by the agent having the
material for sale. This was an isolated
case, however, and does not establish
any price on sheets by the corporation
In Canada.
Reports from steel producing districts
continue mixed. At some points, nota
bly, Pittsburgh and Youngstown. condi
tions are improving. and operations have
been increased, while at others no change
has been shown as yet. The general
impression among the steel interests is
that it will be more than a month, even
situation is near normal.
One independent steel man, in dis
cussing the situation while in this city
during the last week, was frank tc
admit that the Steel Corporation is in
| much better condition than many Of the
smaller plants. He pointed out that
whereas many independents were asking
and receiving high prices during the re
cent active period, the leading interes,
adhered to the old quotations and there
fore booked more solid future business
| than it's competitors.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-29
CLOSING MARKET
DULL BUT Strong
Holiday influences Reduced the
Dealings to Extremely
Small Dimensions

New York Nav oo--Tbe uool
closed with n dull hut dncidediv strong
stock market TO-DAY In view of The
donblc halliday and a general eyodus of
members Of Tho exchange and traders
from the financial district Tho trading
was natnralIv Istless What tbe mar
ket, however lacked in volume of deal.
inVs and in breadth II more than made
up in strength and in a distinct harden.
ing tendency of prices. On very
modest demand substantial gains we're
recorded in most all parts of the list.
Little more attention than usual was
given to the railroads, which with the
equipments were the outstanding fea-
tlres. The oils and steel shares, how
ever, again commanded large share OF
attention.
Because OF the light now OF business:
the day operations reflected little OF
pubic sentlment, and' as matter OF
n, laGt, were naue up iargey OF the IA
H.l!iiar .I! week emu evening up OIL the pro
i iessIonsi traaers' thls t.me among inc
, l,ose' eleIieut, , as lhost oI the oig trauers
VII VTLnspieuuuS .Ln pS tnelr ausSnce
onn.a.;,, w mvu ,.,eSS so'eains Gr PIpn' ..ahins
Jn;s,ad 80 ,,' '.t ny ma. .'A.s nv
ob,io,,si, i;.t1a iraIi,'oti , % aS ni. wa.
or oytond oid on,,,,,it,,o,,ts ~ n"a NV
tho nossibiIitv Of unfavor,bIo JevoI.
onr,oat, ,,,,r;, +ha .,,,n Sa,s ".
of bnsinoSs WbiIc n,ortot sont;r,ont
cor,norod r.;th III, 80 noanetoi
material imnrovcnont conSd.nco 70 n
largo degroa ia stiII orsnirmnusIr, 1ocl
inc
C,orractivo noosuros ogoi, ,,.oro o,.
sorcod In tbn Enono;,I n,ar rl,,ts tL;s
week nc indicated nv tho smoiIo,. onors
rtions an tho stoct oycLo,go 1'ho
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-29
TRADE Favorable
THROUGHOUT WEST
Strenuous Efforts Made to Rs.
store Traffic Conditions
to NormaIity

Chicago, May 29.--Trapsnor,s,,.-
difficulties continue to hammer .ea.eN, oa
business all through the West eWSslsl WLnll
strenuous efforts are being made ~ my
store traffic conditions to a fair d. 80.
OF normality, the problems are yo,iss
and difficult OF solution. Under dr.as
tic orders cars are being distr,hntsS
through the West. but large percsntl
age of these will be used for ~.
movement OF grain, so that there Ia .ti,,
lack of facilities so far as industriss
are concerned.
Wholesale trade conditions. on N.
whole. are favorable. considering th.
difficulties encountered. There has hsan
an increased demand for dry goods ma
general merchandise. Sales have haas
numerous in many different lines In =
number Of cities, which have effsct.S
substantial clearances. Mapy linss -
cotton goods are again scarce and. MIN.
sales have been featured at rednn.S
prices, the retailers have received nv
assurance, and .are not likely 10 ,so
ceive any. Of the extensive price reane'
tions on the part Of the mills, which Az.
still behind on orders.
Some plants In the steel and iron ,,.
dustry that were shut down comnlstslr
or in part as result of lack OF cosi
and Of backing up of shipments. ara
gradually increasing their output again
The greatest measure of relief has bssn
In the Pittsburgh district, Aroma
Chicago, little improvement In conSi.
tions has been noted tho last wesi
However, the uncertainty of deliveriss
has checked the buying demand
diminished building operations has 70.
duced the demand for structural steel
Money continues to hold firm. chi.
on commercial paper and 8b to 7 psr
cent on collateral, 7A to 7h Der cent
on commercial paper and 6hdH7 mar
cent over the counter. Collections rsn-
orally were reported good.
Crop conditions in the West ara r..
garded as fairly normal, and with ths
high prices prevailing for ali erains
there is an inexhaustible buying pow,r
in the country districts, which IA "a.
fected in, active mail order business.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-29
BUSINESS ON CURB
IS AT STANDST|LL
Trade Of Pre-Holiday Character,
With No important Price
Changes

New York. May 29.-Business on the
Broad. street curb. preceding the double
holiday was naturally small and there
were no important changes in prices.
Mexican Panecuo continued in de e
mand, selling at is, the high price
reached yesterday. and Tropical ranged
from 81 "a to 21Ts Texas Pacific Coal
sold at AZ. The rights were traded
In at 10.
General Asphalt was quiet with few
sales being made at 6S3s. White Oil
showed a strong tone, selling at 22i2
Simms Oil was fairly active, with sales
at 10 to 1872.
Trading in other issues was extremely
small in volume and without important
movements in prices.
The market, especially toward the
end of the forenoon, came almost to a
sfaplottn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-29
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

New York, May 29.-Sterling was of
y cent in the opening foreign exchange
cables at SS7A. Other exchanges were
irregular. lire being quoted at 1886 for
cables and checks 1857. Franc cables
sold at 800 and checks at 1902. Marks
were on .02 at ass.
Other quotations were:
Belgian cables 1850, checks l2.52,
Swiss cables 5.5S checks $50; guilder
cables S6%, checks 36Ss ; pesetas cables
1915, checks 1910; Stockholm cables
2l.60, checks 21.60; Christisnia cables
1920, checks 1910; Copenhagen cables
1880, checks 1910.
YESTERDAYS FINAL QUOTATIONS.
Sterling Francs Lire GuIlder,
Demand .. 500. 1912 1907 Sss,
Cables .... S.eO% lS4O iTO5 3SL
TODAYS OPENING QUOTATIONS
Sterling Francs Lire GulIder,
CsTssd CspIss -. ss.ss77. 1s"5 ls"5 I@S7 $$SS;.s
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-29
SOUTH AMERICAN EXPORTS
Trade Balance Of Latin Republics
Mounting Against This Country

Washington. May 29.-Both Brazil
and Argentina contiTued 10 increase
their exports to the United States in
April while a decrease in imports from
this country widened their already
favorable trade balance, according to
figures announced today by the Depart
ment OF Commerce.
Imports from Brazil OF S2s,SOO, 900
were Sc, 900 900 I'm excess OF March i'm
ports while exports to that country
were SIC, ,OOO, 900 against Sl2,50O,O 900 for
the preceding month. Argentina ship
ped S2l. 100000 worth Of goods to this
country, an increase OF S2.4O0,0OO over
March against a drop In imports to
SiI, 500 900 from Sl7,O00,0O0
Imports from Chile and Uruguay
showed n decline in April, the former
amounting 20 S7,9O0,00O against $ll,-
300 900 in March. and the latter totaling
So, O0O, 600, q decrease OF about $1,000
coo Exports to these countries showed
little variation from March, in both
eases being approximately $4,000, 600
less than imports.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-29

Confidence regarding high prices of
grain has shown remarkable vitality
this week In view OF the semipanic
which preceded. Failure of receipts to
enlarge. together with planting delays,
decreased production and Australian
drought gave renewed courage to bulls
Compared with a week ago. corn quota
tions this morning We're sc to Sc
higher. oats up &c to 3Hc and pro-
visions at gains OF sc to 75c.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-29
Financial Briefs

Roscoe II. Goodell, of New York city,
and Samuel Vance, Jr., have opened
Offices in the Finance Building under
the name of Goodell Vance & Co., to
conduct general investment banking
business and to act as Philadelphia
representatives of the Central National
Industrial Finance Corporation of New
York.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-29
Home for Pittsburgh Reserv. Ban,

Pittsburgh. May 29.-The Federal
Reserve Bank of Pittsburgh has Dur.
chased from tho First National Bank
OF Pittsburgh the Second National
Ninth street, for s575,0O0, IL was An.
nounoed here today. The building /,
twelve stories high, with 1850 SQUARE
feet of space to each floor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-29

The treasury has instructed the Fed
eral Reserve Bank of Philadelphia to
withdraw on Tuesday the balance of
deposits on certificates Series r amount
Ing to S1S7,561 and on Series G. amount
ing to $487,S69, total OF S674,930.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-29
GOVERNMENT BONDS
TIdewater OIL PAYS Extra Dividend
CANADIAN PACIFIC

New York, May g9.-Ths Tidewater
OIL co. declared an extra dividend OF
2 per cent and regular quarterly divi-
dend of 2 per cent both payable June
30 TO stock OF record June ls. These
are the Same dividends paid previously
since June, 1913.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-29
DIVIDENDS DECLARED

Swift Co., quarterly OF So payable July
1 to stock OF record June 10.
Buffalo and Susquehanna Railroad Cor
poration, quarterly OF ~ per cent on com
mon and sem-annual OF per cent on pre-
fsrred payable June 80 TO stock OF rec
ord June 10. - -..---.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-29
LIVESTOCK ouorArlnhs

Chicago, May 29.-HOGS-Estimated re-
ceipts, li,000 head: left over, 1884. Virtu-
ally ally nothing done few sales. weak with
yesterday. Sl4.68.
CATTLE-EstInated receipts. $500 head
SHEEP-Estimated receipts 5000 head
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-29
GAR SILVER

Commercial bar silver was quoted In
New York today at s9Sc, down &c,
In London the price was Sd lower, at
s7Ad- 49, ------.-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-29
BRITAIN IS IN FAVOR
Of RUSSIAN TRADE
Lloyd George Cabinet May Even
Agree to Recognize Soviet
Government
DDEMlEP Tn Meet CMNNv
PREMIER TO MEET ENVOY
BY the Associated Press

Paris, May 29.-Resumption OF trade
relations between Great Britain and
Soviet Russia is favored by the British
ministry, providing guarantees of pay
ment are given, says a London dispatch
to the Petit Parsien, reporting yester-
days conference between Premier Lloyd
George and members of his cabinet.
1t is said the cabinet approved Of
projects which Mr.. Lloyd George pur-
poses 70 discuss with Gregory Krassin.
Bolshevik minister for trade and
commerce, now in London.
London. May 29.-(By A. PD-
Statements regarding the scope of
negotiations between British officials
and Gregory Krassin, Bolsheyik min
lister for trade and commerce, con-
tinue contradictory, some insisting they
involve general recognition of the
soviet government, while others en-
phatically assert they relate merely to
the question of trade.
In any case, it seems certain the con =
versatiOns will not begin until the mid
die Of next week, partly because the
preliminaries have not as yet been com
pletcd and also because NJ. krassin S
secretaries have not as yet arrived
1t is believed generally that Premier
Lloyd George will meet NJ. Trassin, but
it is stated that if he does so the inter
view will be wholly personal and not
of a political character. 1t is doubted
whether Earl Curzon of Kedeston,
secretary of state for foreign affairs,
will receive NJ. Krassin.
1t is recalled here that Great Britain
is not acting alone in these negotia-
tions, which concern the supreme al
lied council as a whole. The council
has delegated its powers to per-
manent committee, and it is with this
Dody that NJ. Krassin will negotiate
and not exclusively with representa- =
tiyes of the British government.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-29

The average price of twenty active In
dustrial stocks advanced 0.80 per cent
yesterday to 91.S1, while twenty rail-
roads advanced III per cent TO 1889.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-29
East Buffalo, N. Y, \

East Buffalo. n. y. May, 20. 2e.-cATTLE-
oeig!s $50 head; stssaady. i69l6,
il575@Ib.so; yorkers SIS S06 10. light do
Sl4.60@l6,60; pigs. Sl4ql4.26: Toughs
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Receipt 400 head
Steady. lambs, Ss4l0 yearlings, SiOd
u. so; ws'hers. w SoSi9 ewes, sII.5O3
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-29

oeipts, $500 head. Market lower Hss GsVhs ,iss
sl4 4.6O6l5; heavy yorkers' Ii5 4o&i5'7o'
light yorkers, tl+Rl4. go pigs. SiSSi3,5 30
sIT.
higher. Top. S15.75.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-29
Philadelphia Stocks

, 60 Am str.. Ef2 III, 42Y Il G33,? 49fs sAf:; I:
151 Elec Stor. III III 1l2 + q
270 tint Mer
% I Co n A % 30 20 :.
tsS S 2 PsAf R fID E.. 4oB 40 55ST5 40 T z
SO Phila Co
: cum pf. 81 81 81 :.
ore Phil Elec 2113 q 2ll!+ u
1900 90 Phil Phh F,.r r T 2299s 29's 519S's 3399@ -
l$s $s Ton? En rFsd. RS. 81: i: 81 II Ill., - =.
63 U G L.. 42as 421t 42?- IS
b \ \ Jer. 1853 1e5 1G5 i
eSsnsG yn msds s,6Sk by oTm9Sason with last
Total sales. ASST shares, compared with
1859 shares yestcrdav. Thus far this week
%. $50 shares Same period las, week, AZ
eol shares.
ssnSsss sss6ss in h[sS hhoNDS Low Close 5Ss. $st
i.IO Am Gas &
sp Fl / ! 5' IS. 81. !! 81. i 57..+. 4 ~
4 Lake Sup
8 do gen Is. g. G2 90 II
J B Lib Bonds
4 4th 4lts.. $500 $500 IS. 90 = 10
eO Vie ~, s.. 9G.OS 9G.OG 96.OG-. IL
13 Penna Go
tenn ctfs. .1O2as 1929 1O2lg..
2 Phila Flee
4 w:I.p5sb !:' 5s. ;. s. 5; s. s. S2 s. :. :. y
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-29
MoNEY.lENDING RATES

PHILADELPHIA-C per cent
time 6 per cent; commercial paper,
three 10 six months, 6 per cent.
(Note-These are merely nominal
quotations, az the legal rate OF interest
in the state Of Pennsylvania IL fEed at
S per cent Plus premium and commits
sion time money for thirty to ninety
days is loaning at per cent, while
commercial paper from three to six
months is being offered at 7 and IN
per cent?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-29

Total, S82. 100. compared with $50 900 yes
tsrdav. Thus far this week S5l5. 800 Same
period last week $3.50. 100.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-06
Success CrOUning
Final Campaign In
Behalf Of Humanity

The second day of the intensive
newspaper and mail campaign I'm in
terest of the Jewish relief fund is pro-
crossing with much satisfaction, de-
CARES Chairman Charles j. Haase. The
aid Of every newspaper in Memphis has
been secured, and other means of reach
in gthe people are being employed
Chairman Haase asserts that there
are numerous people who have not been
called upon by workers who are glad
TO have an opportunity to subscribe.
He expects Memphis people lin this way
to subscribe no less than 100000 the
people of Shelby county outside OF
Memphis, no less than $1,000, and the
people outside of both no less than
$1,000. If expectations are realized, the
reached.
The entire family of w. E. Schultz,
5l5 North Watkins street, has sub
The largest voluntary donation from
q single place outside Of Memphis came
from Wynne, Ark, when J. Spell sent
his check for $239, which represents do
nations from a group OF "a persons of
That numerous towns around Memphis
VIII follow this example.
Reasons why the people should aid
the $4,000 homeless and hungry babies
OF Central Europe are summed up in
this way by the leading non-Jewish
This is the first time In the history
of the Jews that they have asked for
help.
They are asking for aid because there
are 100000 Jews in Eastern and Cen
trail Europe-almost twice as many as
there are in the United States-who
are in need of food this very moment.
Only the bread and soup lines made
possible by the American relief COM
mittees are between them and dire
hunger.
They are asking, help from Others, be-
cause the Jews have been liberal in
helping others. The Jews have biven |
to all relief funds, and they furnished |
100000 young men to the army, navy |
an dmarines. |
The yare asking help because $685. |
100000 will save the Jewish race in |
Poland. Lithuania, Rumania, Palestine, |
Siberia and the Orient. Already $2s, |
600 900 of this has been subscribed.
Make your check payable TO L. G. |
Humes, treasurer, and mail to him in |
care of the Guarantee Bank and Trust
company, Memphis.