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NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, COUNTRY'S MONETARY | JoBnmy MeGrasw Seems to Have Landed Prize Catcher in Smith; Scene at Marlin OUTLOOK REMARKABLE hange for Betier in — Financial Undertong Neted. (Speclal to the Herald.) New York, March 27.-—Redundant money and more hopeful views in re- gard to the war are working out their upon financial sentiment, Sharp advances occurred this in of stocks, chiefly industrials benefiting from war contracts and a few of the leading railroad shares. Some recessions fol- lowed, owing to the disposition to take handsome profits; but aside from this development there is an unquestion- able change for the better in the financial undertone, The prime cause of this betterment is the remarkable monetary outlook of the United States. Four influences are at work promoting ease in the credit situation. These are, (1) a re- turn of currency from the interior, (2) continued gold imports, (3) the lessened requirements of business, and (4) the great expansion of lending ower among the banks resulting from he new federal reserve system, Our foreign trade is still exceedingly ab- normal. Our imports are very light, while current exports are heavy; the net result being a phenomenal excess of exports, which is being settled partly by return of securities; partly by gold imports which have amounted to $40,000,000 on this movement, and partly by the granting of liberal ‘credits on foreign account. This up- aval in our foreign trade relations promises to continue for some months to come; or at least until the end of the war is clearly in sight. The for- eign exchange situation is also re- markable because of the conditions Jjust referred to. The chief trouble in our foreign trade lies in the great falling off in imports. Our forelgn Burchases from abroad have, of course, been somewhat affected by de- pressed conditions at home; but the main difficulty has been in the stop- page of imports from Germany, and the inability of Great Britain and France to sell many of tae goods to this country which come under ordl- nary circumstances, because the war hi's either destroyed some industries or turned others into supplying war materials. As to exports, these have been swollen chiefly by the great de- mand for food products, cotton ana war materials, The season for the outward movement of wheat and cot- ton is drawing to a close; but every indication points to still larger ships ments of munitions of war than have hitherto taken place. No reliable estimates have yet been formed as to the amounts of purchases by European governments of war material, but the figures are expected to be somewherg, between $200,000,000 and $250,000, 000. 9 inevitable influence week a number Hopeful Feeling Prevails. In home trade circles, a somewhat hgpeful feeling prevail This must be attributed to the stimulating ef- fect of easy money, the return of spring and consequent resumption of outdoor work, the satisfactory agri- cultural outlook, the higher prices wheat, cotton and other staples, th slightly better demand for ironand steel at better prices, and also moderate improvement in conditions -affecting the textile industries. A number 6f manufacturing concerns are making large profits in the filling of war contracts, and this class of stocks ranked \among the leaders in the advances on the Stock Exchange. The railroad situation also appears to. be ,somewhat more promising, Ap- parently depression has reached its limit, and the street is now discount- ing peace and a return to more pro perous conditions. For ths railroads, better rates and better earnings are in prpspect, ang@ with the large cur- tailment in expenses net results have rot only seen their worst but should Improve. There is another factor in the general situation which, though a silent one, is' of much importance; that is the very evident subsidence.of political agitation against big busi- ness. Washington has already become wise to the harm being done to labor s well as capital by persistent cor- peration baiting. Radicalismy is Hap- pily on the wane, and ‘“trust busting”’ Is no longer a vote winning issue. This Is an important element in the revival of ‘confidence, and as soon as peace prospects materialize more definitely Wwe may anticipate a revival of enter- orise in this country. Looks for Higher Market, We look for an erratic but ulti- mately higher market. The extreme advances of the last few days are sure The 21 player team’' which the moguls of the National league decided upon for the teams of their organiza- tion is not popular with the managers, and one ‘has but to think of the problem that faces all the leaders ds a result of the rule to understand the reason for its unpopularity. Take the case of John McGraw of the Giants. He has a host of raw material with to bring reaction, especialy should the war temporarily take an unfavorable turn, The feeling, however, grow that the end is not far distant; the cuine opinion being that 4 L be attained soon after mid- mmer. It is certainly to be hoped that such a happy result will be reacned then, if not sooner; but noth- e is-so uncertain as war, and it would be,unwise to be over-sanguine in the setlement of such a vast and highly cpmplicated struggle as the | e now {n progress, Even if a truce e d¢ ared, it would be months be- wany. of the delicate and stren- uestions at issue could be sat- | \ly adjusted. HENRY = CLEWS. FORBIDDEN TO BAKE ! CAKES IN BERLIN Which Require the Use of Yeast or Similar Preparations—Order Also Applies to Duchy of Anhait. Berlin, via, London, Mar, 26, 10:42 «. m.—Additional restrictions’ have been placed the authorities upon | bakers and housewives in Berlin, who now have heen forbidden to cakes which require the use of yeast cr similar preparations. -The baking in homes of any cakes whatever be- tween March 25 and April 12 also has veen forbidden. The latter order is designed to check the consumption of flour for Easter cakes. The formal regulation limiting to len per cent. of the totar weight the amount of flour which may be used in cakes not under the official ban re- mains in force. i The baking of cakes also has been forbidden in private housenolds in the Juchy of Anhalt. QUICK RELIEF FROM by bake CONSTIPATION Get Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets + SMITH » vhich he is loath to part. But he must let loose almost all of the voungsters because the powers that be have so commanded. Of the regiment of recrults which the Giants pro- cured by purchase, drafts and other means last fall, only two or three are sure of a berth with the team. One mwan whose playing has stood out is Harry Smith, a catcher, a product of the Giants’ home town. Sinister Dick Kinsella is responsible for Smith, He is rabidly enthusiastic over the voungster and says that when the fans of New York see him in actlon th will erase from their memories thoughts of Bresnahan and Bowerman and will place the crown of laurel on this raw recruit whom Dick says is the best in the business. Christy Mathewson thinks well of Smith and says he will develop into a cracker- jack. Photo shows McGraw batting | cut flies to the youngsters here. Herzog Will Try to Make - Outfielder Cincinnati, March 27.—Ivy Wiugo, who, when he was backstopping for the Cardinals was considered as one of the leaders in that department of { the game, will retire from that posi- That {8 the joyful cry of thousands since Dr. Edwards produced Olive Tablets, the substitute for calomel. Dr. Edwards, a practicing physician for 17 years and calomel’s old-time enemy, dis- covered the formula for Olive Tablets while | treating patients for chronic constipation and tor, ig livers. Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets do not con- tain calomel, but a healing, soothing vege- | table laxative. No griping is the “keynote” of these lit- ; tle sugar-coated, olive-colored tablets. They cause the bowels and liver to act normally. ‘They never force them to unnatural action. 1f you have a “dark brown mouth” now and then—a bad breath—adull,tired feeling —sick headache—torpid liver and are con- stipated, you’ll find quick, sure and only leasant results from one or two little Dr. dwards’ Olive Tablets at bedtime. . Thousands take one or two every night | just to keeX right. Try them. 10c and 25¢ per box. 11 gruggists. The Olive Tablet Company, Columbus, O | son—and signed him to a tion for good and all if Manager Charley Herzog’'s experience is suc- cessful. When Herzog induced Wingo too forget his relationship with the Buffalo Federal league club—to which he jumped at the close of last sea- contract to play with the Cincinnati Reds there was much conjecturing as to Jjust what purpose Herzy had in mind, of Ivy Wingo as the Reds were then well fortified in the backstops, with Clarke, Dooin and Gonzales, all good men. Herzog, however, quickly gave the answer to the puzzle. Almost as soon as Wingo joined the Reds’ training camp he was assigned to the outfield. He has shown up well there so far in several practice games. Herzog says Wingo will make good in his new position and will add about 20 per cent. to the batting strength of his team. If he fails as an outergardener he will go back to catching and do the bulk of the work. GREECE MUST STAND FIRM. Brindisi, Italy, March 26, 8:25 p. m., via Paris, March 27, 6:40 a. m.— Prince George of Greece before leav- ing here today for Athens declared he was going home to support his brother, King Constantine, in the stand he has taken regarding the at titude of Greece toward the war. Prince George said his country must conserve all her strength to command. Balkan complications, retain the ter- ritory she had conquered and hold In check the ambition of other which would prevent the extension oI Greek influence in territories which historically and racially belonged to | her, nations | ]4 TORD SaL Piiex €18 (9) Yt Asnn 83, HARTFORD SUITS FOR STOUT WOMEN SPECIALTY. A raster Suits AND Furnish- NECKWEAR 25c¢ to $1.00 50. H. O, P. H. O. P. Gloves $1.00 to $2 H O. P, HATS $2.00 to H. O. P. SHIRTS $1.00 to $5.00 H. O. P, JITS $14.98 to $30.00 H O. P. TOPCOATS $14.98 to $25.00 H. O. P, KING QUALITY SHOES .50 to $5.00. The New Postmaster. (New London Day.) The appointment of Mayor Mahan to the New London postmastership, while not expected, gives rise. to much speculation to the share which the mayor may, in the future, talk in the political affalrs of New l.ondon, the state and the country. 1t does not, however, arouse any spec- uiation as to the future efficiency of the New London post office, which might have been the case had the ap- vointment fallen to one or less well known capacity and energy. Mr. Mahan will make a postmaster of the very highest grade. He would make that kind of a postmaster even if he had never seen the work room as 1 of a station of the United States postal tem, because he has the en- ergy, the ability and the keen inter- est in the public welfare which would insure it. Add to his extraordinary qualifications in this Iine the fact that he already knows all about post office management, from a previous experience, and it follows that New London is to have the best postmaster | possibly to be found in the party to which that postmaster must necessar- ily belong. In this aspect of the ap- pointment New London has every rea- £on to congratulate herself. If, as seems to be the state of af- feirs, the appointment involves the re- tirement fo Mr. Mahan fro mthe may- oralty and from those allied spheres of usefulness in which he has been a consistent and dominating force for the good of New London, then the sit- vation presents a different face. The retirement of Bryan F, Mahan from politics will be a sharp and serious MARKET TRADING VERY EXTENSIVE Several Slogks Incuding Specalics, Mai t to Higher Levels. New York, March 27.—Reactionary tendencies of the past day or two were overcome today, the market regaining all its strength of the mid-week and mounting {n numerous instances to higher levels. Trading was very ex- tensive and again included some of the specialties, General Motors gain- ing eight points on rumors of dis- bursements to share holders. Bethle- hem Steel was the outstanding fea- ture, however, advancing 8 3-4 points to 76, or three points above its rec- ord price on publieation of the an- nual statement showing earnings of over thirty per cent. for the common stock. Reading and Steel were the most conspicuous leaders, the latter selling at its high- est since dividends were suspended. The closing was strong. Bonds were firm. Wall Street, 10:30 a. m.—Some ir- regularity was manifested by today’s early market, although a majority of the active stocks were higher, par- ticularly Reading and New Haven, the latter rising.a point. Baltimore and Ohio also added slightly to its recent advance, and Bethlehem Steel made further recovery from the pre- ceding day's weakness. United States Steel and Amalgamated Copper were under moderate restraint, Smelting, American Sugar, Beet Sugar and Mex- ican Petroleum were fractionall; higher. London's range for Ameri- cans showed some material losses. New York Stock Exchange quota- tions furnished by Richter & Co., | members of the New York Stock Ex- change. Represented by 1. W, Eddy, JA\'auunal Bank building: March Low. 445 Close. N 6214 45% 2914, 94 % 26 % 67 % 1041 High. Am Am Am Am Am Am Am Beet Sugar Copper C & F Co. Can Can pfd Locomotive Smelting Am Sugar loss to this community. Jven those who have failed to give recognition to his great usefulness to the community as mayor, as state sen- ator and as congressman, now that the fact of his retirement is imminent and seemingly inevitable, will be apt on sober thought to realize the ex- tent of the city’s loss. Unquestionably Mr. Mahan has earned the right to rest from political activities. But arong his friends and among the people of New London | the prevailing feling will be one of sincerest regret. —_— . OUCH! LUMBAGO? Try Musterole. See How Quickly It Relicves You just rub MUSTEROLE in briskly, | and usually the pain is gone—a delicious, soothing comfort comes to takeits place. MUSTEROLE is a clean, white oint- ment, made with oil of mustard. Use it instead of mustard plaster. Will not blister. Doctors and nurses use MUSTEROLE and recommend it to their patients. They will gladly tell you what relief it Eives from Sore Throat, Bronchitis, roup, Stiff Neck, Asthma, Neuralgia, Congestion, Pleurisy, Rheumatism, Lum- | bago, Pains and Aches of the Back or Joints, Sprains, Sore Muscles, Bruises, Chilblains, Frosted Feet, Colds of the Chest (it often prevents Pneumonia). At your'druggist’s, in 25¢ and 50c jars, ! and a special large hospital size for $2.50. Be sure you get the genuine MUS-! 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