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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-06
Nubs of News.

The funeral of thn 3-Ncar-uld son of
MIR. and Mrs. Max Rusar of 601 Pros
peci avenue. who died Monday night
after a days illness with the Group.
win take place this afternoon at :
o'clock from the family residence. Ser
vices viii be held in the Hickory Street
Presbyterian church. Intorment will
he made in the Pittston avenue ceme-
tory. fndertakcr Klein has charge of
the funeral
The scranton Saengcrrundr will NEE;
for rehearsal this evening in Athletic
han.
The members Of the hermania Sicl,
ANA Beneficial will hold their monthly
meeting this evening at Mertz' hall.
Ladies auxiliary. ~ q. H.. will meet
in regular session this evening AT 5
O'Clock at Pharmacy hall.
The james Conncll lodge. No. 10
!. .. q. T.. will meet This evening at
Fruchan's nall
Lcntcn services win he held i'm ST
Mary's church this evening.
The funeral of Gottlieh l.enH will
take place this afternoon at = o'clock
from tn" family rcsid ,ncr. corner or
Maple street and Grown avenue. Ser
vices over the remains viii be held in
-. Paul'S church
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-06

Miss Maby Burke. of Price street.
VAS rendered birthday party last
evening by Il number of her friends. II
was Il most enjoyable event. The us
mai diversions Wcr" merlily INDUCED in.
\ cake walk. which evoked much
laughter was participated in by Miss
Nollic buddy aud Thomas Burke and
Miss Julia Malta aud Frank Sherds
\ Hashight pictur" of tn" merry
crowd was taken. ~ II lat" hour
dainty viunds wcr" served.
Those present were. The Misses
Elizabeth Malta. Mary Burke. Julia
Malta. Mary DudGy Mary Shields.
Margaret Malta. and MesSrs. John
buddy Thomas Burke. Frank Shields.
John Flvnn. John ana Edward Burke.
The hom" or Miss Leah Hughes, "i
~ North Hyd" Park avenue, was The
scene of much pleasure last evening
when number uf her intimate friends
assembled and. gave hct a surprise
party. in honor Of the anniversary of
her birthday. The evening was pass ad
I'm manner thoroughly enjoyed by all,
Dancing and games were iudug"d, at
rcr which Mrs. Hughes served "a d"lir-
ious rrpasl. Miss L'lE received say-
oral handsome presents.
Among those i'm attendance" We're:
NJ and Mrs. John Hughes. Nh and
Mrs Frank Lease. Mr.. ana Mrs. VIII
liam Hughes. Mrs. T. Bur0l. Jnd thC
Misses Ray Novgaus Jennie Hughes
Jessie Watkins. AdH Newman. Sara
Mrrgans, Bertha Wade. Sarah Lewis
Elsi" Hughes. Ray Thomas. MaN
lIugncs, Lizzie Lewis. Sarah Evans
TMllau Watkins, Edith Jones. Nah"
Evans Ada Watkins. Dora Raymond
li"rtha Thomas, Annie Watkins an,
Lillian Hughes. aud NesSrs. Edwar,
James John Hughes, George Thomas
Ezra Morgans. Willard Evans. .Iam"'
Thomas. charles Welsh. James WHIT"
Edward Wade. John Norgans, vii
Raymond and David Hughes.
Free Trip to Buffalo.
The Electric city Whcrlm"u mrt II
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-06
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.
Meeting of Stockholders of the Peck
Lumber Manufacturing Co.

Al the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Peck LUMBER Mdnufd"-
turing company, held in the board 81
trade huilding Yesterday. the follow
ing directors WCrc cnoscn: j. u, Peek,
+. L. Peck. H. :. Peck. nr. d, H. Hand,
9. D. Jones, j. l.. schroeder and {. p,
Davidson,
officers were also elected as follows,
John y, Peck president, &, p David
son. vice president; G. y, Shocmak"r,
secretary; Edison :. rccE treasurer
md genolAl mAnnglr.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-06

of the Sumenr Avenue Presby terian
church, received a. unanimous call 10
become pastor Of the Second prcsby-
terrain church. of Pottsvillc. PA. ut the
congregational meeting held Monday
evening. He viii hold the call under
consideration for the time being.
The Tom Thumb wedding was re-
poated at the Jackson street Baptist
church last evening and was largely
attended.
The 81. Cecelias Total Abstinence
and Benevolent society mot last cven-
ms and transacted much business
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-06

employed on the Lackawanna road A
father. two sisters aud five brothers
survive him.
BY order of j. ]. Murray master. the
officers and members of Moses Tay-
lor lodge, No. 9j. Brotherhood OF Rail-
road Trainmen. viii meet at a. q. l..
w. hall 42i Lackawanna avenue. at
$50 o'clock this morning to attend the
funeral
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-06
DUNMORE.

Miss Marion Dryden, # North Blake
iy street, is acting as substitute teach
yl' at the quincy avenue kindergarten
this week,
Tho loan exhibition, under the aus
pices "f the Epworth League, in the
Methodist church, opens tonight and
will continue for three nights, The
members have been busy completing
the final arrangements aud II Is prone
lsnd thdt II Wit be wcll worth a visit
Fred Ehrgood, "A member of the crew
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-06
A GREAT SURPRISE

I, il ,tory ior an who use Kemp, Bll-mu Tor
the Throat and Lungs, the great guaranteed
remedy, Would You believe THAI fl is sold on
IT, merits and any druggist is authorized by the
proprietor Of this wonderful remedy 10 give you
srplr bottle hee? II never fails To cure
acute or chronic coughs. All druggists sell
krmp's Bllsam. Price 2jc, aud joc
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-06
Interesting
> SOCIAL EVENTS
MISS BURKE, OF PRICE STREET
HoNoRED.

rendered a Birthday Party by a
NUM- Der of Her FIiends-Anniver-
sary of the Birth of Miss Leah
Hughes Was Observed at Her
Home on North Hyde Park Ave
nue--Fair Is to Be Held by the Col
umbia Chemical and Hose Com
pany-other News Notes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-06
We Open Today
one Of the interesting and common sense displays Of
Spring and
Summer Dress Fabrics

shown in Scranton From the home factories and then
the have gathered the best buyers could
find and the result collection such magnitude and beauty
that feel may not be considered egotsca when say
proud OF it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-06
The New Waist Cloths

soft wool silk and wool dc,shl and
eshng novelty when contastcd things have gone
before, while
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-06
With Such an
Array to Look at

1t easy understand why this annual spring show is well
worth making special effort and all visitors are
come, the thought Of buying need not trouble YOU
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-06
The Lovely
AlbatrOSS WeaVeS

will be dear TO the heart OF every who admcs exquisite
solid coongs and tnts in the perfect of wool
have
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-06
Pedestrian Suitings
With MerCeriZed Backs

viii also command much great possibilities
in them for strikingly effective Tailor Made Suits.
But space would fail enumeatc one twentieth of the
textile beauty that awaits visitors the annex this week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-06
Among the
Piles Upon Piles

OF new Dress fabrics that await your inspection will be found
Melrose, Prunela Venetian and Whpcod SungS, WeStry
Cords, Epnges Satin Cloths Popn French Nigorcaux and
Granite Cloths Crepe PopIns, kuno Broadcoths Anne
Mixtures and French SegeS, Plain and Pebble Cheviots Home
spun, CamcsS Hair Storm ScrgeS ansdoWnes Electric Gorls
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-06
Free Trip to Buffalo

TMo t.I.clrIc CIty Mheelmom meL In
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
Dagree of Honor Resolutions.


Whereas; 1t has pleased the All
wise Father to remove from our midst
our Sister Mary Holmes, Therefore
be it
RESOLVED That while we bow in
humble submission to The Divine will,
we mourn the loss of faithful mem
Der of our order. We commend the
fortitude and cheerful disposition man
ifested by our sister under cireumstan.
ces of great affection. and share in the
hope which she expressed of better
life beyond.
RESOLVED That we tender to the
sorrowing family our earnest and sin.
cere sympathy, and point to Him who
is the only source of consolation IN the
hour of bereavement.
RKsoLvED--That our lodge rooms be
draped in mourning for a space Ct
thirty days, and that these resolutions
be published in the city papers, and a
copy of the same be presented the fam
lily of our deceased sister.
{ ELLA Fits.
Sigued MARY SLIM,
HELEN SMITH. !.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
Roanoke"

Miss Madeline Mcdonald In Hal
Reid's great Southern play. Roanoke"
will be the attraction at the opera house
Monday evening, March II. one night
only. The San Antonio Express says:
Miss Madeline Mcdonald, supported
by an excellent company. presented to
a Sanantonio audience for first time
last night the beautiful Southern play
most hattering audience greeted the
rise of the curtain on the first at and
followed the calculation of the play with
the keenest interest and frequent ap-
plause until the curtain was rung down
| on the final scene. 10 writing a play
of such general excellence throughout.
it Is difficult matter TO know where ii
is best to commence. Art. however. it
seems. should lead, and in depicting
the emotions that must have filled the
inmost heart of the poor blind girl.
Miss Mcdonald rose superior to act
ing. carrying the spellbound audience
through the successive stages of ths
play. The other parts were all vel
played without an exception. and on,
feels like treating the criticism like the
cub reporter treated the ire-be dit
aot write it up. he said. becaus
Everybody was there aud saw it them
! selves"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
The E. K. Moses Nero. Co.

We are better prepared than
ever to take Care of your wants
and give you courteous treat
ment. All of our work guar
anteed.
We take full charge of funer-
ais, when requested to do so, re-
lieving the family Of any of the
unpleasantness that they might
experience in attending to it.
We see to getting hacks, paIl'
"a bearers rigs and pail bearers.
We have a first class graduate
balmer, Mr.. d. L. Krebs. who
8, has passed the examination of !
the State Board.
We never have lost case of
embalming. Have shipped cases
to all parts of the United States.
Our. prices are reasonable and
our charge for embalming low.
We can give you any price
coffin, from $500 up. So if you
want coffin. q robe, an embal-
mer or an undertaken, a hearse.
or flowers, give US call
If you come at night time, or
on Sundaya, call us up on the
Phone from the Hotel Greene or
the Electric Light Plant, or just
tell the marshal and be will hunt
us up. Or you can call upon
any one of the following parties
who will see that your wants are
attended to: E. r Moses, E.
!. r. Moses jr., D. l.. Krebs, j. L.
Cox, j. w. Haege, j. d. Foy,
J. 6. Frank. Frank Wells. E.
A. Clark, john Shafer, Bruce
Jones and Ed. Croker.
Yours truly,
THE E. R MOSES. NERO. co
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

William Remick, in the early days
. Great Bend boy. but now on q
stock farm four miles north of Claf1in.
was in the county seat this week.
and favored the DEMOCRAT with a
call. Will was one of the base ball
players in the sos, and has many
warm friends in Great Bend who will
be glad to learn that he is prosper
ing financially
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

The Jensen Adjustable Lip SIEVE
will save you the annoyance aud time
of changing selves for different kinds
of grain. The Jensen can be regulated
in one minute for any kind of grain
you wish to thresh. The Great Bend
Implt. Co. have them for sale.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

BUSINESS MEN ATTENTION! All
members of the Great Bend CONNER
cial Club should be present &C the
regular monthly meeting, at the Club
Rooms. Monday evening, March 18th.
Come early. if you want to go to the
show afterwards.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

I can Furnish field grown, acclimat-
ed, two year old monthly roses cheaper
than you can buy them away from
home and save you the express besides.
La France, Clotilda Soupest, and
others too numerous to mention. Ella
M. Stoke, Forest Avenue Greenehouse.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

MIR. Pyle says that some one is in-
dustriously circulating the story that
be is going to quit the milk route, but
that instead of quitting he is preparing
TO go in on a larger scale. Will have
a regular, metropolitan milk wagon on
the route the first of April.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

1t will pay you to see Wemmergren.
the paper hangers, sample books be-
fore you buy your spring wall paper.
The books are full width and 80 inches
long. so you can see just what you are
buying, All grades, from the best to
the cheapest.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

The Ladies AID Society of the Con,
gregational church will meet with Mrs.
Louis Zutervern. on Wednesday after>-
noon at half past two, March 18th.
This is business meeting and there
is work to Go. We would like to
have all the ladies present.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
ACard to Our Friends.

We desire to hereby express. 80 far
as mere language can do SO, our deep
felt thanks to the many friends for
their kind Offices at the death and
burial OF our beloved daughter and
sister MRS. n. Il. HOLMFs,
O p. HOLMES.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

For SALE-Near water works, five
room house in first class conditions;
with water works piped inside and
out; also splendid deep wdl with
pump, sink and overflow iuside. One
acre of land; good Shade. Price $500
Call on j. A. PRITCHARD, opposite
Laundry.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

What freine help you trouble
pn borrow trouble but get double trouble by coming into
mind of find something will
DON'T YOUR any until you seen US
line machinery Implements band
All the a implements selling fir first class the
NOW PLEASE READ THIS THROUGH. the Hodge.
Cver and Harvester King headers These the oldest
past years
We fase when Harvester King
and binder the working machine Of s kind the market
will;
CHAMPION ends's mowers.
and hay rake because they better satisfaction aud least
have been u.s. think US baa aud
little here and there de help along life
year hhug machine We have for the last
four putting Case machines all
Parsons the lead. almost all the
vr. @ We USE oss % and % s .s a
machine yard adjoining
ou vsa s put .h to the pGw d0a o unless
sell ss as % .s s s
81 90 %
IS PART OF vALoR w...
BIZ Sone d s but & ,9s e @ whence
scI N M Of sE ess, s ss b:, As.e.
seamsre sewing machine and shor. they win them
living for and that is what working
enjoy you patterns
wall just getting in and fix that dining bed
o
Contained with lace chenille
You will wonder why have before when find
n Of smaller ns
DON'T BLAME OTHERS yourself not
having good this world Study please
then and watch for yourself dishes
table, children older
where have biscuits Jb~tie
cakes and bread supper
for to cat
q pain: hnu
and longer.
this three and they bright
an col
We hold this for everything have
mayg
unextw
to n eaodf
Thanking you many ubavesh u.s.
49, Very Trny Yonrs
Ter y.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

Mary had a little calf--it was so
very lean that everywhere that Mary
went it hardly could be seen; but
Mary got pair Of pads which she
put within her hose, and now the calf
is plainly seen wherever Mary goes.
Please don't let Joey Wobble Around
Cooke cast his cigarette>seared optics
on this item.)
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

These dates-Saturday, Sunday and
Monday, the 18th, 18th and 18th of
March inclusive. you can find DR.. VIM
A. Phillips at Hotel Greene, Great
Bend, prepared to treat all diseases of
the eye and ear. Spectacles fitted.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
A FEW SPECIALS.


Miss Allison returns this week WITT
a large and b ,autiful spring line OF
Millinery, bought in Chicago. the Dig
millinery center; on sale at Lundblade
& ROlinger's.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

We wish to extend our thanks to
the many friends and neighbors and
to the A.. O. u. W. lodge for their
kindness in our late deep bereavement.
MRS A j. AUCKLAND
AND FAMILY
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

VIM. Long, who has spent the VIM
ter with his daughters. left on the
overland route, Thursday of this week.
for Cleo, Ok. where he will remain
for the summer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

Henry Osser and Jake Stoskopf o.
Beaver township, who are on jury duty
this week, made this Office social call
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

John Jurgensen is nursing the place
where thumb ought to be, en- his lett
hand. He cut off the thumb while
smashing wood with Mrs. Nation 8
favorite weapon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

Frank Herthel, ST., of Clafin, and
Frank Nordman of near Olmitz. who
are doing jury duty in town this week.
each made social call at the DEMO
Graf Office Wednesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

Bsrteides' northern grown seeds 10
bulk at LundI.iade s. BrIingers
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

Judge w. B. Washington, of Wichi
ia county. was in the city Tuesday ano
made this office a call.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

DR.. VIM. A. Phillips, the Eye ana
Ear snecialist will be at the Hotei
Greene, Great Bend, March lotn' I'th
and 18th. Gail early on the first day
40 that appointments may be made.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

Il. N Brown was down frnm O!mitz
Tuesday. ar called on the DEMOCRAT
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

For SALE-My place out by tn,
College. G.. e. VIVIAN
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

See the new business card of E L
Wood, the south side harness man
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

The ladies of the Episcopal church
will sell bread. cake, baked beans
and other articles in Halladay's Gsl-
lery upon next Saturday afternoon
and each Saturday following.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

Remember DIR. Vim. A. Phillips
dates-March 16. IL and 4s-at Hote
Greene
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

John Bement recently returned
from q tour of investigation in other
counties, but finds nothing that pleases
him 40 we'll as Barton county.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

Use Pratt's Stock aud Poultry food
ole agents Lundblade & Bolinger.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08

BOXES DOUBLE-PO1NTED TAI
IOc SCREW DRTV Frs
COOP CURRY-COMBS
I2 SPRING CLOTHES-P1NS
WIRE COFFEE-POT STANDS
25 SLATE PENCILS
GOOD PENCIL-TABLETS
1Oc TEA STRAINERS
INITIAL PINS, PEARL AND GILT
GOOD LEAD PENCILS
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-03-08
, Our Moneu-Savinq Racket Counter.

2 TIN CUPS
2 BOTTLES OF BLACK INK
POTATOE Washers
GOOD PIECE OF TOILET SOAP
FINGER-NAIL BRUSHES
SHAVING BRUSHES
s BOXES OF COLORED CRAYONS
IOc CAN-OPENERS
roc WIRE SOAP-STANDS
GOOD INK TABLET
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-20
Continued on page 6.)

Geo. w. Lane, Pewamo, Mich, writes
Your kodol Dyspepsia Cure Is the hest
remedy for indigestion and stomach trou-
bic that | ever used. For years | suffered
to stay in bed anc ca using me untoli
agony. ! am compl, ELY c,n I'd by Kodoi
Dyspepsia Cure. In recommending il to
friends who suffer ~ ON Indigestion ! al
far have never paid Percy W. Means
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-20

Don't wait until you become chronicaiy
but take DeWitt's Ltt'r
EARLY Risers now and then. They will keri
)your liver and bowels in good ordnv
Easy to take. Safe pills. Percy W.
Means. m.w.f.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-20
YOU
ARE 4
:. JUDGE :.
Of style in clothing.

!. II is not necessaTyai!or !,
anyone to explain to yoal IL
; Why A, B, or Gig !. wen { \ i \
: and stylish'y dressed
: know whether theY
! no, the n,inut: yeESee |.
: them. Other pe4Gke :
: know whether YOU aFs :
I styIishIy dressed or net .
Z when they see YOU q
your clothes are mad1 ak.
NAsCN'S you are sue .
. tihsy are tight. Il M,
!. hadn't you better stFj"
Nssea and Be sure!AW
costs no more. @
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SIG, aSs2o.
OvEaCOaTS TO MEASURE,
s1S, $40, S23.
FALL MD WINTER
STYLES NOW READY.
e. II. Mason,
Merchant Tailor,
257 Water ST., Augusta. Nc.
II / ,fstfa ii :,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-09-20
Lazy Lioer

When the liver goes wrong,
everything is wrong. You
have dyspepsia, coated
tongue, constipation, bilious
ness, sick headache, nausea,
general debility. One of
Ayers Pills each night, just
one, gently starts the liver
and removes all trouble.
!. have used Ayers Pills for liver
complaint, and have found them to be
the best thing have ever tried"
t. N. North, Sidell, iii.
]'e' oox. &c. AVER CO.. Lowell, Mass.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-05
WANTS HIS RIGHTS DEFINED.
H. T. scott Talks About His Suit
Against the B. & o.

NEW YORK. Jan 5--Henry p Scott,
OF Scott & &c, Wilmington, Del, who
has brought suit in the Maryland courts
TO restrain the payment of what he thinks
unfair Dividends on The common stock Of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad IS now
in this city He says
In addition 10 my own holdings OF
Baltimore and Ohio shares [ have sug-
gested their purchase from tine 20 tine
to many OF my friends, and on their &C
count as well as my own. 1 desire Is
speedy a determination a. possible OF the
rights of the preferred and common as 10
dividends The cOmpany's statement
showed a surplus OF over s.. 759 600 for the
year ended June 80, 1900. after paying
per cent en- both preferred and common
shares, and since I anticipate largely in
creased earnings for this company n the
immediate future and consequently that
il VIII, cCrservatiyely be able 10 pay
larger dividends. il becomes OF the ut
most Importance that il be decided
whether the preferred stock viii have
share in such further distribution or not
/ have brought this suit IA The Maryland
courts because the company IS Chartered
there, and l ana advised that decision by
its highest court can be had n 4 shorter
time than if the case had been instituted
in some other jurisdiction