The evening world. Newspaper, August 26, 1914, Page 4

000 MADE DLE BY CITY NAY JON |: ~~ RANKS OF |. W. Wi Re —— Workmen Made Destitute by|t Mitchel Economy Plan March on City Hall. “The Central Federated Union, rep- ! Fi Hi | Ss SACS a CEM i THE EVZWING WORLD, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, i | SHORTS BUYING STOCKS “The employers me than ly! contracts for’ street paving, eowors and grading are held up by LA ity, aiwouen the Bonrd of Est ropriated the mig 4 been awarded e cases on have bean jetered and sealed by the Coniptcolten practically au acura the beginning of the ‘Cl natrman Hannah, who ts also Sec- retary of the Pavers’ and: Rammer- menu's Meg) to-day pointed out the ight of the big army of e who formerly worked on city Improvements. In a communt- cation to Comptroliet Prendergast to- day he urged him to advertise a bond sales to raise enough money to com- ~ the 200 poy ae ee = Sw publio. -apirited ee who eno to vaeer she pene of the con- ugh | for this work sewer and gr tracts are ng ot tte meee 10 laborers ite ‘on the job, mi to join the te Tanks sof their fellow un- employed beg the Se. of the soe the committee aes said to- AND BROKERS ABLE 10 CLEAN UP OLD TRADES ~|Banks Doing Business on Ex. change Securities, and Situ- ation Seems Sound. —— ‘The large short interest in the stock market has forced buying, and many of the houses have been able to clean up the trades of July 80, This bust- neas is going on daily through the Committes of Five appointed by the Stock Exchange governors, who re- main in session at the Stock Ex- change Clearing House. O44 lote an woll as even blocks of @ bundred shares and upward are be- ing disposed of, also a department for bringing the bond traders together ou | has beon a groat relict to thone who are anxious to strengthen their ac- counta and help meot pressing oblil- gations. It In admitted by thoee in a position Clearing House an collateral for Clearing House certificates. Some banks have raised the call loan rate to # per cent. and wyhout on open money market houses are compelled to accept the terms de- manded, although most of the banks try to protect their customers, while acting in perfact accord in regard to not making new loans. Substitution of collateral in loane 1s allowed, so that securities will not be tied up if a sale is desired. Since the Stock Exchange has been closed a large number of customers have taken up their beagle toa Lge by paying balances in sult will be that when he ‘nrcha opens for business th be on a fairly sound bi past trades and the weak accounts. ASKS ABOUT BASEBALL; NOT INTERESTED IN WAR “Billie” Hitt of Washington Has war 0 Only One Question on Re- turn From Abroad. “Who's winning?" was the first queation “Billie” Hitt of Washington, D. C., put to ship news reporters when they boarded the incoming Scandinavian Line steamship Oscar at Quarantine ‘When told t President Wi proclamation prohibited an expression of opinion on the outcome of the European ware erine Elking's husband wanted tt 1914. Alstinotly understood that o gia! care about that stuff. wanted to know wns wnoner the | Braves were beating the Giants. Perhaps one reason for Hitts’s lack of interest in the world’s greatest war is that they came from outside the ne, ‘They wore In Christianta, hen Europe flamed and ey stayed until the Oscar II. | re they sailed on Au pasons Scandinavian ship carried 700) engers. PRmOne the bays veel Ope were three! peda had seen a British collier blown | by ung a mine in the River qi be on Aug. 6. ja With Food. The tor Liverpool at 1 jock to-day with only thirty-six passengers in hor first cabin. She was inden to the thirty-foot mark with a saree of foodstuffs cnd gen- eral merchandise. War Food Already the great European war is making itself felt right here at home. ‘With production at a standstill abroad and ip Campania sailed | ‘James MeCreery & Co. 34th Street 5th Avenue On Sale Thursday and Friday Purchases will appear on bill rendered October let MEN’S WEAR In preparation for Fall business the remain- ing stock of Discontinued Lines of Neckwear, Shirts, Pajamas, Underwear, Bathing Suits, Bath Robes, Dusters and Office Coats — Will Be Closed Out at Greatly Reduced Prices, Negligee Shirts—soft cuffs. ...: FORGO enagn boy 95¢ formerly 1.50 to 1.75 Neckwear in Fancy or Plain Colors formerly 1.00 to 1.50 Negligee Shirts in Silk or Silk Mixtures formerly 3.00 to 4.00 Mercerized Pajamas in Plain Colors formerly 1.50 Pajamas of Cotton Crepe in Fancy Stripes. ,..1 formerly 2.00 Bathing Suits of Pure Worsted or Sweater Knit formerly 5.00, 6.00 and 8.50. .2.75 and 3.95 Bath Robes of Terry Cloth, Poplin, Flannel or Mercer- ized Materials. formerly 3.50 to 6.50 2.75 Bath Robes of Silk or Silk Mixtures formerly 9.50 to 15.00 to know that there atill exists a large short interest which will not cover ite commitments until the Exchange ft ibe (fonditions will get steadily,” predicted Hannah. “the city will have to do something. New York is the only Laat MY ony in the country with the Phila- | Europe Calling for Food prices of edibles here in America are going up by leaps and bounds. ft fi é opens. Certain banks are taking the best loans secured by stocks and bonds, putting them up with the Bank a | I of the war. While our companions out ‘of work bare a little nest egg, in cases it will more than two or or three ih i - The war has just begun What will the end be? There's one food that now calling for-— Grape-Nuts Made from wheat and barley, Grape-Nuts has for 20 years proved é g i sorry ‘ime. ot ler Pages our m city ‘ed Maire Ac) in Pino month. ——————— ROOSEVELT WILL NOT ATTEND PROGRESSIVE CONFERENCE AT UTICA. will not_advance in price—a food Europe is “‘Auto” Dusters of Linen or Mohair formerly 3.00 to 10.50 1.95 and 4.45 Office Coats—broken sizes...... 1.95 and 3.65 formerly 3.00 to 8.50 Athletic Union Suits of Striped or Checked Madras. and Mercerized Materials. formerly 1.00 55c. UTICA, N. Y., Aug. 9%.—Col. Theo- dore Roosevelt will not attend the Progressive State Convention which assembles here to-morrow. State Chairman Theodore Douglas Robin- fon announced to-day tat the Col- onel will be unable to be present. He said that the only avowed candidate for the gubernatorial nomination Celebrated Hats FALL STYLES On Sale Tomorrow was Chauncey J. Hamlin of Buffalo, Hamlin at the bead of a strong dele- gation of Western New York Pro- greasives is expected here later to- day. vi Robinson refused to Giscuss the report that William A. Hoteb! one-time Btate tendent has cand iaaay toed because of his poppesition te compensation legislation, he mated ed that the Rol bey jal proves Daveuport of of Onete da. ——— MIDDLETON'S BOAT WON. Thursday, Aug. 27 . a“ NEW YorK( Chicago Philadelphia Agencies in All Principal Cities Put a hottle of “Eddys” Sauce in the picnic basket. 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