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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10
POOL LIQUIDATION
FEATURE ON CURB
Heavy Selling Of United Retail
Candy Forces Price OF
~ Points

New York. Aug. 10.-The feature Of
the Broad Street Curb market in to-
days trading was the belated liquidn
tion of pool holdings in several Of the
closely held issues.
United Retail Candy attracted most
attention because of heavy selling, which
forced its price down from 10H TO 8.
There was pressure against Salt Creek
Producers which dropped to 27. Sweets
Co. of America and Perfection Tire both
sold at new low records. Carib Syn
dicate also made new low record, sell
ing at q.
There was better demand for Gen
cral Asphalt which ranged from AZ tc
AN, but reacted in the afternoon
Submarine Boat was steadier, selling at
10 to 10R.
a fair amount of business was ffhns =
acted in Indian Packing at 61a to O.
North American Paper sold at 6 to G1s
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NEW YORK COFFEE MARKET

New York. Aug. 1O.-The market for
coffee futures opened irregular this
morning with September 10 points lower
and other positions unchanged to 5
points higher. The early trading was
featureless.
The worlds visible supply Of coffee on
August ! was 7,033414 bags, compared
with 8,909,970 bags on July 1. showing
an increase of l23.444 bags for the
month
European demand through Wall street
houses entered the market during the
late morning and this together with a
special cable from Santos, reporting flu
lures there little steadier and so to
| so reis higher caused a moderate adj
vance in the local market, December
selling up to 9S5, March to 1913, and
May TO 1927, or l2 to II points net
higher.
Just before midday, prices had eased
off a couple of points from the best,
with trading quiet.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
BUTTER, EGGS AND CHEESE
TONOPAH STOCKS

New York. Aug, lb,-Butter was steady.
Receipts, l3,3te tubs. Creamery, higher
than extras, 65Qb5hc; creamery, extras
(02 scored 64A p54hc creamery, hrsts iSS
to 0l score), 81 @B4c; packing stock, current
make No /, 43@44c
EGGS were irregular. Receipts ii oa0
cases. Fresh gathered. extra firsts 80 G6hIc,
fresh gathered, flrsts. 47Wblc; state. Penn,
sylvania and nearby western hennery, whites.
and nearby western hennery, browns ex-
tras $50 82c: state, Pennsylvania and near
by gathered browns and miSed colors, Hrsts
CHEESE was irregular. Receipts. 400
boxes, State, whole milk, fats current
make, white and colored, specials 27h Go
2she; DO. average run, asa 928h c; state,
whole milk, twins, current make specials
20 VI @27hc. do. average run. 25 q 2sc.
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COTTON MARKET

New York, Aug. 10.-Selling by
wall street and southwestern account
caused declines of to 10 points at the
opening of the cotton market today.
hn: the loSs was soon rcc0vr'rl and rhc
mar ket became frm,- and more in line
with the news, waiC3 was generally
bullsh.
Cables came firm, rejecting n more
optimistic situation on the Continent.
while a little southern buying devcI-
Oped, based on recent heavy rains in the
eastern belt.
At the end Of the first twenty min
utes the list was quite firm at 80
points net rise on October and about II
points on December.
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frmer tone. although rates ~.
quotably above those recently rr,;rg
at 6A @6M per cent for prina ymnns
York member nlnety-day bills. wew
fair demand for prime out-of.tte.ns
acceptances. "wn
In mercantile discounts, the s,,,,,
is unchanged and the tone is Arm v..g ucg
rates nominal at S@Sh per cent "us
cording to names and rnaturities, 10
PHILADELPHIA-Cali, g per o.u.
time. 6 per cent? commerciai noa.'
three to six months per cent p"per'
(Note-These are merely norn,r.,
quotations, as the legal rate OF ,ni,nsl ,nin.nsl
in the state of Pennsylvania Is fyaEes
s per cent. Plus premium and commi@s' ~
sion time money for thirty to nins,r
days Is loaning at 8 to Sh Der eV n"nV
while commercial paper. from throoe
six months, is being offered at to az
per cent? "a
LONDON-Money is quoted at
cent Discount rates. short bills, ,Ess VI
pc cent; three months bills, eX nao
cent. . Per
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On. Y. time,
MoNEY.LENplNG RATES

NEW YORK-Money on call, both
classes of collateral, opened today at Z
for lending and renewing
Money brokers reported today n little
more business in time money in the
shape Of renewals. Several hundred
thousand dollars were placed on Monday
in new loans at az per cent Todav
there was no money on offer. Rates con-
tinue nominal at 9G9Ia per cent
The continued scarcity of prime New
York member ninety day acceptances
and the good demands have resulted in
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SEALED PROPOSALS. WILL BE RI

SEALED PRQPossALs WILL BE RE-
Grounds and, BuildinEs, az his ofice IN tbs
o.sPIki oo.sePIoek noer tuesday. AuEust e4th. 1880. for
the eonstrusStion q Coy Gov Barn. inolHdins
gss.s Hf1nnstStoS f5S 70, Fee6s HdsS OF q East
~ eounty. Pa, in accordance with plans
ssna YEA ,soeeincstions prepared by Philip III.
sSnp,naSsiphis. sSnp,nsSSIi Pa. Plans, speeincstions and
rni1a'Sftprop fnrn 81 proposal may be had upon akins
sRpl,,eysusoil usoilars VssO,oOS which will be re-.
}n,ndsd upon the return OF the plans and
spfSine fsa order OF the Board Of Commissioner
S5S1asafp n ans sS,jsinss of tA'
eonm'n T. w. TEMPLEToN.
sAMuEL D. RAMBo, supsrintsndent.
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California OH Workers Get More Pay

Washington. Aug, lO.-Renewal. until
August 81, 1921, of the agreement be-
tween employees and producers in the
California oil fields was announced to-
day by the Department OF Labor. The
$4,000 oil workers affected will receive
an increase OF 75 cents "A day and en-
ployes in all other branches OF the
industry will get an increase of 20 cents
a daY.
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Yellow and Black Auto Tags In 1927

Harrisburg, Aug. 10.--The Highway
Department has adopted yellow tag
with black lettering as the type for
Pennsylvania automobile and truck
registration for 1921. and orders for
manufacture will provide for a greater
quantity than ever before. The yellow
and black tag was first used in this
state in 1908. and again three years
later,
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Two Detectives Transferred

Detectives Frank O'Connor and Chap
man Marks, who have been assisting
the bureau of sanitation and housing
for several months, have been trans
ferred back to the detective bureau. De-
tectives Thomas Harbidge and Frank
Lowery have been assigned to take
their places.
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DIVIDENDS DECLARED

Moline Plow Co. quarterly Of IN per
cent on frst preferred. and Ia per cent on
second preferred. both payable September |
to stock Of record August IS
Canadian Pacific Railway. quarterly OF
. y per cent on common, payable October /
70 STOCK OF record Auguat 81
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Commodity Markets
GRAIN MARK EFT

r,.,.. Auo IN --Ruvinp bv cOrn
Onlcago' a mue econsed a nrompt recoy :
mission nouseS ,osso. in wheat today. Az
cry 'i hann Ln,,,' was % some scattered selling
nrst, there We m. ,,ai,,uo ~ bueis >
py easn co;,pe ,;aht bui,;sb construction
ness a was ns, LIZ, Tho Government figures
was p,aceu up'" VIC
OH L wneui, nod ot GO ~ to 60 40,
Decellper Go SoiI " ~ oIose ycs'
,p compared WI WIN %o earorned a V to. 60 3iIS
,truay' ILL aul az doo,;,o 10 IL cont
MasSn so o. s'uI.tu ~ .n. q" =, co aTI ~
Ut M, TL.oo, ', a., nf ,rHoot ,,,ora m o7o oors
r me re.v,poS apoa " oaLor rndor scattered
lii Noln onJ Vp IaoL oS snnnnrt bnt com
seillng anu iach V, shppoiu, uu' ~, =
n'IaJioa si,o. I no \. lo,,niooa at,anath rho
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CHICAGO BUTTER AND EGGS

Chicago. Aus. 10, - BUTTER - Higher
Creamery. 43ia 453iaC.
EGGS-Hi CHER Receipts 2l,O96 cases
Firsts, 40ta $40 ordinary hrstss 42la
a +3Is Q; az mark, cases included AZ a i6c
stOrnge.nacked tlrsts. Aslt4Sla c.
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BANK CLEARINGS

Bank cloarings today compared with cor
responding day last two years:
1920 1919 1918
Y. Y. s3a lOl,I ,I4G / Dol 300 Osa Has 20, $50
Phila.. 7O752 343 1890 822 SO, ,9Os, 731
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FOREIGN EXCHANGE

New York. Aug. l0-Sterling was uh-
changed and other rates irregular at the
opening today Francs were Off ! point
as were lire and marks. Belgians were
up 2 points,
Quotations were:
Demand sterling, 3,62A, cables SO"
franc cables, TT, checks 7.l6; lire
cables 5.Ol checks sos; Swiss cables D.
checks SOC; guilder cables S3h, cheeks
50; Belgian cables 1910, checks l3'l2
pesetas cables 1910, checks d6'9e
Stockholm cables 2060, checks 29'65
Christiania cables 1890, checks l5'2e
Copenhagen cables 1920, checks 1910
marks 2l6, ,-.
Sterling continued In demand through
the forenoon advancing TO 3.68A for de-
mand, and 3,64h for cables Franc
cables were 7.25, checks 724; lire cables
s. O6, checks sos; Belgian cables $780,
checks 1882 marks 2.l4.
YESTERDAYS FINAL QUOTATIONS
Sterling Francs Lire GuiIderss
psTlsnd psSls. go. $sssH $s.ssssH 73S SSSSss ssss,3sS
TopAY's OPENING QUOTATIONS
Sterling Francs Lire Guiiders
S.pas.d esHs.. -. -: sscs@ III S,,SSi ssss.IIsg ssssIsg
- N. ..
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FINANCIAL
Proposals
Bureau of Highways
Department Of Public Works
Philadelnhia

iAAAahSipIlld
Sealed proposals viii be received and
opened in Room 2lG. city Hall, az Il
o'clock noon August 10Th. 1890. for
Grading
Paving assessment work.
Erection of 3 Steel Trusses, Bridge
No. 2, Over Pennypack Creek
Demolition of Buildings or Line of
Delaware Avenue Between Fair
mount Avenue and Laurel Street
Equipment for Municipal Asphalt
Plant
Electric Motors
Fuel Oil Set
Fuel Oil Tank Wagons
Portland Cement, Concrete Sand,
Pebbles and Stag
Two Five-ton Packard Trucks
Four Autocar Trucks
Contractors will he required 10 comply
with the Act Of July ls, 1917. relative to
rroof must be furnished the Department by
said Contractor that he has accepted the
orovisions OF said Act. and insured his
liability hereunder or secured exemption
she'0" FRANK II. CAvEN.
Inaulre at Room 2s2, City Hall
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-08
SECRETARY Of
. STATE BLACK To
SPEAK TONIGHT
On Automobile Accidents and
How to Avoid Them
LARGELY PREvENTABLE
This 10 the First of Series Of VisIts Of
State officials TO Bennington
Meeting Is Public.

Automobile Accidents, How They
Occur and How They May BE Pre-
vented" will be the subject OF a talk
at the Bennington club this evening,
at O'Clock by Hon. Harry A. Black.
secretary of state Any person inter-
ested is invited to attend.
Secretary Black, as the head OF the
state automobile license bureau, has
this year had reports from two thous-
and accidents in the state of Yer.
mont, and has suspended the licenses
of more than 200 drivers Most of the
accidents were preventable and some
were due to curious and almost unac-
countable circumstances that would
hardly be believed.
The secretary of state has hardly
ever been In Bennington, except to
pass through and while here will be
glad to meet Bennington people.
Next week Monday State Auditor
Benjamin Gates will speak at the
Bennington club, and on the Monday
following Hon. Ebert s. Brigham,
Commissioner CT Agriculture. These
meetings are a part of plan by the
Greater Vermont association with the
object of giving the people chance
to become more familiar with the var
ious departments of the state govern
mene.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-08
ARMlsTlcE DAY PROCLAMATION.
Gov. Clement Suggests That Vermont
ers Observe Recognition Day.

To the People Of Vermont. Nov. II,
1918, stopped the frightful speed Of
war machinery, indicated the day
when we might bring our troops home
and return to the wholesome pursuits
of life. They came home to us, read.
ing their glory in a nations eyes,;
and that grateful nation looks to them
to support and sustain our splendid
type OF civilization.
To those lads who will never return
to the homes fer which they fought.
no greater distinction can be paid
them to recall the memories of their
brave young lives and to determine
for ourselves that the ideals which
they cherished shall be carried for
ward. The eleventh Of November,
Armistice day, should be observed
throughout this country as an occas-
ion when we pay reverent tribute to
our soldier dead and do honor to our
World war veterans and the Ameri-
canzation work OF their splendid or
ganiZation.
1t is exactly three hundred years,
and that alo on Nov II, since the
signing OF the Maynower compact, an
agreement to make cnly Just laws, to
abide by them and to render due sub
mission and obedience to authority OF
government. The signing of the ar
mlstice marks the origin OF another
document dedicated to that para
mount principle of the American
Lgion. the maintenance OF law and
order, not by force, but by law well
conceived and we'll executed
The same spirit of patriotism that
extended from the home threshold to
the front line trenches animates our
citizens today | suggest that all
Vermonters observe Nov. II, 1920, as
a day of recognition of our soldiers
recommend that we make II in our
homes, cur schools and our communi-
ties such day as shall serve to in
spire our people with love for their
country and with gratitude for its de-
tenders. Perciyal W. Clement.
Governor.
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NO. BENNINGTON HOUSE
DAMAGED BY FIRE
Blaze at Residence Of George r.
Houghton Wrecks Roof and
Upper Story Rooms.

An alarm of fire at about / O'clock
Sunday afternoon was caused at the
residence of George F. Houghton Of
Houghton street being discovered on
fire in the uppr story rooms.The fire
is supposed to have originated In the
use of a lighted match by Mrs. Hough-
ton to enable her to see in a dark
clothes press II spread so rapidly
that the building was soon mass of
smoke under the slate roof, which
was broken open, in order to afford
better opportunity for fighting the
flames. The chemical engine was
quickly on the spot and hose brought
water from the Paran Greek, also
many who owned chemical fire ex-
tinguishers carried them to the scene.
Everybody took hold and worked with
will, and the building was saved,
although il is of course in sad con-
dition from water, etc, as Is usual in
such cases. The slate roof no doubt
was its salvation. All CT the upper
story windows were smashed out and
the furniture and other household
goods were removed from the dwell
ing.
Mr.. Houghton was out of town at
the time, and Mrs. Houghton, her
daughter, Mrs. VIM. Scott and her
two little children we're the only ones
in the house.
Soon after the building was de-
clared safe from further fire, 1t COM
menced to rain, and the household
goods were carried from the lawn to
the porches and barn, The furniture
was so carefully handled that It is
hoped not much damage will result.
Neighbors kindly looked after the
family for the night.
Soon after the fire was discovered
a call was sent to Bennington village
for assistance. Village Clerk William
p. Hogan at once got in communica-
tion with Second Assistant William
Hogan OF the first department and the
Putnam Hose company chemical en-
gine was hurried to the scene Of the
fire. The engine made the nva-mil6
trip at rapid speed but upon Its ar
rival II was found that the North
Bennington chemical and stream OF
water from Paran creek had made
such progress that the fire was under
control Plans had also been made
to send the Bennington steamer to
North bennington but at the minute
of starting word was received that
the apparatus would not be needed.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-08

GOSPEL CAMPAIGN CLOSED
Special Meetings at the Methodist
Church Have Been Successful

Mr. Churchill preached to record
crowd both morning and evening yes
terday. The church was filled in the
morning and packed in the evening,
Overlooking into the Sunday school
room. Lawrence Gokay, George
Donnelly, Chas, Frazier Or'issa Par
ker, Mrs Meade and Mr.. Cooke formed
an orchestra for special music to aid
in the gospel singing.
There have been seventy decisions
for the christian life during the three
weeks besides those recorded in the
children's meeting.
In the morning Mr.. Churchill preach.
ed on THE Passing Of the Master" i"
the text being Jesus Of Nazareth
Passeth By" This was one of the
most impressive Of the powerful SER
mons the evangelist delivered during
the campaign. The service closed
with an old.fashioned altar gathering
wherein were about a dozen people
who made open Acknowledgement OF
their decision to live the christian
life. Not once in the whole series has
the preacher called for decisions with
out a response But in addition to
this result many have for the first
time taken part In public prayer, testl-
mony inviting friends to the meetings
and leading meetings Scores of 9TH
ers have been set to thinking on reli-
glon the main affair Of life. The com
ment on the street and in the stores
and places Of business showed q mar
ked interest outside Of the Methodist
church For the first time in many
years the shops were open to speakers
Of this type. and Mr.. Cooke sang be-
fore. and addressed the high school
and junior high school
Mrs, Meade and the minister meet
the children at the church after school
this afternoon. The older junior girls
are requested TO be present as we'll as
the Younger children
The Foreign Missionary society meet
ing is POSTPONED from this evening TO
one week from this evening and IS
10 be held at the home OF Mrs. Chas.
Maurer Imperial Ave.
Rev Mr.. Crocker extension and
conservation member Of the gospel
marty will address the Thursday even
Inc meeting All WORKERS converts
and those interested in continuing the
work should he present
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-08
LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON.
r. r. Pirie Runs True TO Form in
Political Career.

Barre, Nbv, 5.-Fred f, Pirie, who
goes to the leglslaiuf e~from Williams.
town furnishes another case OF like
father, like SON." for he is a quarry
owner, son of quarry owner, dem.
ocrat, son of democrat. and a legis-
lator son ofan ex-legislator ]. X.
Prize, father of the representative
elect is the well-known quarry owner
and the son is assistant superintend-
ent OF the quarry property. Pirie, the
eder, has served two terms in the
House the last term being four years
ago. Probably the son viii look for
the seat and bench which his father
used. He was elected as a democrat
against trio of republican candi-
dates. George T. Colby, C. w. Cram
and H. A, Thurber, getting the cleo
tion on the third ballot.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-08
TAX BILL
FOUR BILLIONS
FOR 8 YEARS
According to Estimates Drafted
by Treasury Officiasl
TO REDUCE INCOME TAXES
Secretary Houston Advises Abolish
ment OF Excess Profits Tax and
on Small Incomes.

Washington, Nov. THE nation
will face continuation of the annual
tax bill OF four billion dollars for three
more years II Congress adopts recon-
mendations drafted by Treasury Off
cials, and which, it was understood to-
night, have been laid before Secretary
Houston for approval.
Mr.. Houston, it was stated probably
will include such recommendations in
the form OF an analysis of the Govern
ment's financial condition in his forth
coming annual report to Congress.
The analysis viii show, and accom-
panying recommendations will sug-
gest, 1t was said. that a three year
programme for tax revision Is re-
quired in order to meet maturing
Government obligations and cover
current Federal expenses.
approximately eight billion dollars
in Victory notes, war savings securi-
ties and treasury certificates OF in
debtedness viii be due for payment
within the next three years Treasury
figures show. Retention of the pres
ent aggregate level of taxes or, main
tenance of the annual revenue of the
government at about four billion dol
lars then Is held to be unavoidable on
the face of average expenditures esti-
mated for the period
recommendation to be made by
Mr.. Houston It is understood will pro-
pose adjustment Of the excess profit
taxes in their entirety and the substi-
tuition therefor of a graduated income
tax Of a substantially deeper cut than
under present revenue laws 1t was
believed the new income taxes would
apply only to incomes above $4,000 an.
nually, and that provision would be
made for a graduated increase, even
on the additional tax, as the amount of
income grows larger.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-08
MooNsHlNERs FINED
TWO Pay $1,000 Each and Costs in
Springfield Court.

Springfield Court.
Springfield, Nov 6.--Barney Kenet
and Max Blumenfeld ringleaders IN
the Illicit liquor tratfce in this coun-
ty we're Thursday fined $1,000 each
and sentenced to from 10 to ~
months at Windsor by Judge II. II.
blanchard OF this town. The SEN
tences were suspended They paid
the fines and court costs.
Philip Stern and Samuel Goldberg
wre fined $500 each, receiving the
same suspended sentence as the lead
ers isaye Ygles was fined 5000 and
received a suspended sentence in
Windsor William Coney, farmer,
pleaded not guilty and was released
on bail Of $500 for his appearance at
hearing on Nov 15
Mary Ywakiewitz. charged with sell
ing liquor illegally. pleaded not guilty
and Will be given a trial later
Twelve respondents faced the judge
on the charge Of having Jamaica ging-
er or liquor In their possession for
the purpose OF selling. One was dis.
charged and the others were let off
with minor fines.
The prisoners were arrested last
week following two liquor raids in
atituted by States Attorney Ernest II.
Moore of Ludlow. who conducted the
prosecution Thursday. During the
raids moonshlne stills and liquor
were found. a
II Is thought possible that the fed.
eral authorities 1wHl continue where
the state proceedings cease and prose
cute the respondents on the charge OF
Illegal manufacture of liquor
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-08
LIMOUSINE JUMPS ROAD
AND LANDS IN RIVER
Party Of Five Troy People Had Mar
rev Escape in Saturday Evelng
Accident.

Shortly before 10 o'cl9ck Saturday
evening an 0ldsmobile limousine car
rying four men and woman, all re-
ported to be residents OF Troy, crash
ed through a railing a short distance
beyond the road house known as
Chickencoop Inn and landed top down
in the Walloomsac river. All five oc-
cupants OF the car escape with only
minor injuries.
AT the time of the accident the car
was on its way to Troy. When ap-
preaching the Shedd bridge it failed
TO make the sharp turn, crashed
through a railing and went down a
steep bank to river bed The river Is
shallow at the point where the acci.
dent took place but it is probable that
had the car been equipped with re-
movable top that one or more Of the
party would have been drowned. With
their clothing soaked they managed
10 extricate themselves from their
pfecarious positions and make their
way to the road. A trolley car arrlv-
ed soon after the accident and the un-
fortunate tourists were taken to the
road house Later in the night the
automobil caught fire and sustained
further damage.