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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-27
LENox COLLEGE.

Last Tuesday morning President
Reed exhibited in chapel beautiful
gold lined, silver, loving cup, which
is to be contested for by the two Lit
erary societies. There are to be de-
batting contests and the one winning
three times secures the cup perma-
nently. If any year there is no con-
test held, the faculty will hold the
cup for that year. The societies are
already making arrangements for the
contest which will be held sometime
| in March
Miss Elsie Baker is quite sick at
Clarke Hall.
John Porter has returned again. Dur
| ing the holiday vacation he took u
trip with his father to California.
Howard Anderson has position
as stenographer in Des Moines.
President Reed was in Des Moines
last week, looking after the agricul-
tural-affairs. Representatives of sew.
en- colleges of Iowa with several mem
bers of the legislature met with
former Senator Newberry, in confer
ence on the proposed bill, with ref
erence to aid to colleges in placing
agricultural courses in the colleges
President Reed continued the work
of framing the bill with Senator New
berry last Friday. Through the kind
ness of Mr.. Torrey of Manchester,
Lenox has already part of the equip
meunt necessary for this work, a
small farm.
Miss Sidell and Maude Crabb drove
TO Monticello Saturday.
Mrs. Doolittle pleasantly entertain
ed the senior class Saturday even
ing. 1t is said some who We're not
9ited assisted in entertaining also
A stereoptican lecture on India will
be given Tuesday evening for the
benefit of the Mission study classes
No admission fee, but a collection viii
be- taken to defray expenses.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-27
ONEIDA.

Miss Adelia and Pearl Cox and
Adrian Hatch and Ray Kellogg at
tended church at Greeley Sunday.
Mrs. Jas. Parker and children os
Manchester visited at the Geo. Park
,r home the past week.
Mrs. Alvin Pemble of Crookston,
Minnesota, is visiting her parents,
John Croyle and wife.
Geo. Cox and wife attended tho
funeral of Mrs. Adams at Manchester
Sunday
Ed Strickland of Almoral was in
town Monday.
j. B. Durham was an Edgewood call
er Monday.
Mr.. Merrill of Hopkinton spent Sat.
urday at the S. T. Knox home.
Mr.. Hitler of Delaware was in town
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Cox and daugh
ter Nellie spent Tuesday at the Will
Hennessey home west of Greeley.
Frank Joseph of Manchester visit
cd the schools here Wednesday.
Miss Ruby Boone spent Wednesda,
and Thursday in Dubuque the CUES
of Mrs. Keoul.
| +. NJ. Burbridge had two carload.
of ice shipped over from Manchester
Thursday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-27
THORPE,

Ralfe Works and son Amsie and
daughter Lucille visited at the Dan
Sark home Sunday.
Mrs. Ingells and children called on
Mrs. r. Works last Sunday.
John Robertson and wife were in
Manchester on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Till Martin ate Sun
day dinner with George Martin and
wife.
Mrs. Brandenburg of Cedar Rapids
was visiting her sister, Mrs. H. A.
Jeffries and children. for few days.
Mrs. r. Works was at Manchester
Saturday.
Mrs. A. o. Stone spent a few days
at Lamont visiting with her brother
and sister.
Walter Sedgwick and family of Man.
chester spent few days with John
Robertson and wife.
Dr.. Shaddock of independence was
through Thorpe with his automobile,
while here he called onM rs. John
Meutc, who is quite sick with liver
trouble.
Joe Bollof, wife and daughter were
in Manchester Thursday.
Bert Bowers had the misfortune to
fall down cellar last Saturday. For,
tunately no bones were broken, the
side of his face being bruised some.
Frank schomock called on John
Billhorn.
Mrs. H. A. Jeffries and two sisters,
Mrs. Noble Of North Dakota and Mrs.
Brandenburg of Cedar Rapids, called
on Ornie Davis and wife Wednesday
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-27
DEL HI.

Mr.. and Mrs E. r. Stone are Wis
Ting Clarence Stone and family at
FIT. Collins, Colorado.
/. P. Adams of Manchester visited
his son, z. G. Adams, last week.
Messrs. and Mesdames r. P. White
and r. l.. Stone entertained about 40
friends last Friday evening at the
White home. Somerset was the game
of the evening.
r. c.. Goldsworthy has moved his
family into the l.. Wheeler house.
Mics Tressie Elliott went to Edge
wood Saturday to remain over Sun
day with relatives.
Emil Pfalzgraf IS here from Dan
hurry, Nebraska.
Miss Dell Jackson is in Dubuque.
Mrs II. H. Porter was a recent
Strawberry Point visitor.
Rev. and Mrs. r. C.. Lusk were
guests Tuesday of Rev. 7. e. Elem
irg and wife in Manchester.
Miss May Morris of this place
al d Dan C. Hunt of Earlville were
married at the home of the brides
Mr.. and Mrs. George Nor
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-27
FLOOD OF BILLS
INTRODUCED,
Plenty Of Work PHIng Up fol
Legislators.
DEMOCRATS FOR OREGON PLAN.
Will Urge Enlargement of Primary
Law to Include Election of United
States Senator by Direct vote-Mil.
Ter Introduces Educational Bill.

Des Moines. Jan. 26.-The grind of
the legislature is now under way in
good earnest and in another week the
bills will be coming back to the houses
Tor adoption or postponement. From
the flood OF bills already introduced,
running close to the 200 mark, it il
evident the members are to have q
busy session. The prospect is that
the regulation number OF measures,
between 500 and 500. will be up for
consideration, and OF these perhaps
$50 to 200 will be enacted into law.
The work OF the past week has been
devoted TO completing the organiza-
ton OF the two bodies and setting mat
tiers On q firm footing as to rules OF
work and procedure, and beyond thu
Introduction of bills but very little in.
the way of legislation has been &C.
complished.
Democrats Want oregon Plan.
Looking with gratified eyes ~ tho
result OF the primary election in Ore
gon Of candidate for United States
senator by direct vote OF the people,
the Democrats in the Iowa legislature
will urge the enlargement OF the prim-
airy law to bring about that result in
this state. Senator Moon OF Wapello
has given notice that he will present
such a bill for consideration OF the
assembly. AT the extra session OF the
Thirty-second general assembly held
last October Senator Moon presented
such u measure, but it met little en-.
couragement, except from the Demo.
Gratis IN the legislature. The bill he
intends to press Tor passage at the
present session will be similar in
form. 1t WA provide that any candi-
date for election to the legislature
may file statement with the secre-
tary OF state, preceding the election,
in which he will state whether, If
elected, he Will or will not vote for the
candidate Tor United States senator
who receives the largest vote cast at
the primary. The bill will not make it
obligatory on the Fart of legislative
candidates 10 file this statement. but
1t is the belief of Senator Moon that
pubic OplulOu Will lOICc every GSDlT-
ant Tor the Office of member OF the
legislature to take q stand on the mat
ter. The names of candidates for
United States senator are to he placed
on the ballot and the voters at the
general election are to express their
preference, the candidates elected to
the ensuing legislature to vote for the
election TO the position OF United
States senator of the person receiving
the largest number OF votes regardless
OF party utilization.
Senator Moons idea is to remove
the ballot from partisan control as far
as it is possible to do 50. in line with
this he has announced his intention to
fight the movement to restore the cir
Gle to the official ballot in Iowa. Gov
ernor Garst In his final message to
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-27
EARLvlLLE.

Topsy Turvey home talent at the
Opera House Wednesday, February
8. Don't forget the date.
Kit Wellman and Jesse Matthews
left Monday for trip through wash
ington state.
John Werkmeister was an over Sun
day visits with Dubuque relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Evelyn Heyer of New
Hampton spent Sunday with Mr. Hey
er's parents.
Mrs. Chas. Hackbarth went to Mil.
waultee Friday to purchase spring
millinery.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. H. Schaller and
family left Monday for their new
home in North Dakota
Welker Schaller entertained par
ty of young friends at a birthday par
ty Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Ocker of Gree
ley were in town Friday
Mrs. w. G. Hornibrook and little
daughter of Cedar Rapids returned to
their home after visit with her
father, Adam Libe.
On February 5th the Congregational
church of this place will celebrate its
semi-centennial having been organize
in 1859, but one or two of those who
were present then are living. As
many of the old pastors as can will
b. present and the day will be ono
to be remembered. Souvenir pro
grams Of the services containing {
history of the church and cuts of the
church, pastor and various societie.
will be sold for 5 cents each Those
desiring any number to keep or sent
to absent ones, will please notify thu
| pastor, w. A. Alcorn or any member
of the program committee which i
as follows: w. T. Wood, Mrs. A. L
! Davis, Ora Wesche, Albert Volt, Lau
RI Werkmeister. A cordial invitation
III extended to all to attend
The home talent play, Topsy Turve
is being given for the benefit of TIL
public school. Don't forget the date
February 3.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-27
EAp,s GROVE.

Fred Timm attended the funeral OF
Len Ayers at Rudy Moser's on Thurs
day.
j. 7. Fowler and S. e. Way were
shopping in Manchester one day last
week.
Lem Harris sold a horse to Fred
Wolcott of Edgewood.
Everybody and his mother and then
some attended the Creamery COM
pany's oyster dinner at Greeley Fri
day the 22nd.
j. T. Fowler and B. Williams visit.
ed the formers's daughter at Almoral
last week.
Miss Bertha Rutherford has beer
enjoying the grippe for few days
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Pemble of Min
nesota are visiting at the John Croylt
home.
Mrs. Matte Carlow called in thi'
community on Wednesday evening.
Nellie and Sadie Fowler visited thei
sister, Mrs. Nettie May at Edgewood
on Thursday afternoon
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-27
KENYON SUCCEEDS HEALv.

Judge W. S. Kenyon, present gener-
al attorney for the Illinois Central
railroad. with offices at Chicago. has
been appointed the successor of the
late Thomas d. Healy, as attorney
for the companys lines west of the
Mississippi river. Although Judge
Kenyon relinquishing his position
as general attorney, it does not
reflect in any way upon his record in
that capacity. But the field repre-.
scented by Senator Healy has been
enlarged, until it is necessary that
an incumbent of the office should be
man well in touch with the affairs
of the company. Judge Kenyon may
re-enter the law firm of Kelleher &
o'Conor, and will occupy his beaui
full home, which he owns at Fit. Dodge
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-27
RAlLEYs FORD.

Frank Kerten had business in Man
chester last Wednesday.
G. B. Davis was in Delhi last We'd
Eesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Grapes were in
Manchester last Thursday.
Harry Conner delivered hogs in
Delhi last Thursday.
Inrry Raster was in Manchester
last Wednesday.
Mrs. Vaudeville Is visiting witt
relatives and l.'ends in Delaware.
]. w. Hartmai, has gone to Garden
City, Kansas.
Miss Avis Grommon was shopping
in Manchester last Saturday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-27
County Correspondence.

Miss Mary Hyde celebrated her
seventeenth birthday by giving a
party to her young friends, Tuesday
evening at the home of her aunt, Mrs
W. H. Bush. A jolly time is report
ed.
Cyrus Craig has SO far recovered. as
to be up and about the house part
O. the tue. So far so good.
Miss Martha Craig has returned tc
her home in this city, having resign
ed her position in the public schools
of West Union.
o. p. DeLoneis reported much bet
ter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-27

D. Z
ris east of Delhi on Wednesday at
noon, January 2O,> 1909. by Rev. R.
G. Lusk. The bride is one of our best
and fairest young girls and has a
hest of friends who wish her and her
husband many years of happiness aid
prosperity. They will reside at Earl
Vile.
Mrs. F. NJ. Byerly and Miss Lizzie
oehler are visiting friends in Du-
buque.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Atwood of Manche
ter were recent guests at H. L.
Stones.
Silver Lake Rebekah lodge officers
We're installed last Tuesday evening
by Mrs. Carrie Swinburne after which
stpper was served an! general good
tine enjoyed.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-27
Mrs. F. X. Smith of Manchester is

Mrs! F. X. Smith of Manchester is
visiting with friends here this week.
VIII Burns. who lives northwest of
town, will have public sale Febru-
airy L. p NJ. Dohbins will have a
sale on his farm southwest of town
February 10th. Another sale January
81 on the Hoag farm, miles north
west of town.
John O'Brien of Nliddlefield is on
the sick list and under the doctors
care.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-27
CURE FOR cREAkY SHOES.

There is one certain and simple
remedy for this annoyance" says the
Woman's Home Companion for Feb.
ruary. 1T is to drive little wooden
pegs into the soles. The pegs pre-
vent the friction of the shoe soles
Any cobbler will do it for you very
cheaply and it restores your peace OF
mind quite wonderfully"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-27

21s acres of land adjoining the one
he already owns just south of town.
This gives Mr.. Williamson $50 acres
He will move to his farm soon a.
begin the erection of a new house.
Mr.. Mccullough becomes owner of IL {
brick residence in town and it is
Sid will remove to it..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-27
MORE BIG ruRNlps.

Sam Everts of Yazoo county, Mis-
sissippi, has sent to Capt. j. F. Mer-
ry several of the largest turnips ever
grown. The soil of Mississippi seems
especially adapted to the growing OF
turnips, as well as other vegetable
and farm products The turnips sent
north weighed about eleven pound
each.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-27
BUSINESS
DIRECTORY
ATToRN EYs.
G. w. Durham,

w. H. Norris, e. B. stiles
DuNHAM. NORRIS & STILES.
ATTRONEYS AT LAW AND NOTAR-
les PUBLIC. Special attention given
Loan Agents. Office in City Hall Block.
Manchester Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-27
DR.. 7. ]. BURNS.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. All pro-
fessional calls answered promptly, day
or night. Office opposite the Post Of
flee. Telephone 100. Residence tele
phone POI.
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w. N. soYNroN,

w. N. HoYNroN.
MATCHMAKER. JeweIer and Engrav-
err. Dealer in Watches Clocks, Silver
and Plated Ware, Fine Jewelry, Spec
tacles, Cutlery. Musical Instruments.
ETC.. Main street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-27
MANCHESTER MARBLE WORKS

Is prepared to furnish Granite and
Marble Monuments and Head Stones Of
various designs. Have the county right
for Sipes Patient Grave Cover; also
dealer in iron fences. We meet ali com
petition. w. NJ Mcintosh
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-27
YoRAN & YoRAN.

ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Office over
Manchester. Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-27

3. w. GREENS.
DRUGS. Wall Paper, Stationery, Oils.
Paints etc., City hall block.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-27

a. E. PETERSON.
DEALER IN Groceries, Provisions
Crockery Fruits, etc.. Main street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-27
II. F. ARNOLD,

ATTORNEY AT. Law. office over
Delaware County State Bank, Manches.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-27
WIN. DENNIS.

WIN. DENNIS.
CARPENTER. CONTRACTOR & Bull
Err. am now prepared to do all work
In my, line in q good and workmanlike
manner. Satisfaction guaranteed. Plans
and estimates furnished. Work taken
In town or county. Shop near the stand
tower on west side of river.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-27
PHYSICIANS.
j. .. LINDSAY. M. o.

J. J. LINDSAY, M. ..
PHYSICIAN. Surgeon and Eye Spe-
cialist. Office hours for eye cases and
fitting glasses 100 to 300 p m. Office
corner of Main and Franklin streets.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-27

J. II. ALLEN.
cLoTING and Gents furnishing goods.
Corner Main and Franklin streets.
eILpNER BROS.
CLOTHING and Gents furnishing good
City Hail Block. FRANKLIN street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-27
G. 8. Bronson,
e. M. Carr,

c. E. Bronson, Hubert Carr.
E. M. Carr, Henry Bronson.
BRONSON. CARR & SONS,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Special at
tention given to collecting. Office In
chester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-27

A. D. BROWN,
Dealer in furniture etc. and Under
taker. Main street.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-27

w. l. DREW.
DRY GOODS. Carpets Millinery, Hats
and Caps, Boots and Shoes. etc.. Main
street Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-27

DR.. ). w. SCOTT.
VETERINARY Surgeon and Dentist
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1909-01-27
ANpERs q PHILIPPE.

ANDEHS z PHTLTPP.. Il
DRUGGISTS AND sTATIoNEgs. Toll
ct articles, Wall Paper. Paints and Oils.
Corner Main and Franklin streets.
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FRED 3. BLAIR.

FRED 3. BLAIR.
!, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Office In the
;tts Hall Block. Manchester, Iowa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21
COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK July ol.-The cotton mar
ket opened firm at an advance OF 1a13
poin. in response to higher cables and
continuation Of yesterdays buying move
lnent. Private wires. however, reported
that II was raining hard at Galveston.
these reports had the backing of the early
weather map, showing some precipitation
and the presence of q low barometer over
that city. This started good deal OF
selling by local professionals and New
Orleans houses, and prices just about lost
their advance with December selling off
from 12.o5 to ELS.
At this level there was enough commits
sion.house buying to steady the market.
and fiuc. uations during the middle or the
morning were irregular pending more de-
tailed news from the southwest.
Futures Aened firm. July. 12.15: Au-
gust TIA; September, 1920: October
1929: December. .25; January. I'D;
March II 2J: May, 1920.
Tie western belt forecasts confirmed the
Impression gathered from the early map
that rains were probable In Texas. ana
while the outlook for winds approaching
hurricane velocity along the gulf coast
vas not bearish feature. the market
weakened during the second hour under
liquidation by yesterdays smaller buyers
and bear pressure, with prices selling Oft
70 net loss of about 14a1S points. The
market at midday was or 3 points up
from the lowest but continued very nerv.
GUS and unsettled
Spot cotton, quiet: middlinz uplands,
1885, rfliddling gulf, l2.e0.
Estimated receipts at the ports today.
100 bales against 1881 last week and
.:.S)9 last year.
For the week, o5.tfO bales against so. 2S9
;sst week and 23.StD last year. Today's
receipts a New Orleans. 55S bales. against
! ia4 last wear
Liverpool Cotton Prices.
LIVERPOOL, July III Closing-Spot
quiet: prices eighteen points higher;
American middling fair. 1.1e: good mid
ding. 6.s3; middling. SOS: low middlins.
s47; good ordinary. sci; ordinary, $50.
The sales OF the day were 5000 bales.
OF which 800 We're for speculation and
export. and included 1900 American. Re-
ceipts-Sone. Futures opened firm and
closed easy July. 6.4214: July-August
642ie: August September. $751;: Septem-
Oer-October. Csc: OctoberNovember
63i: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 6.33ls; Decem-
ber-January. 6.aa17: January-rebruary,
S.34: February March. 634I,. March
April. 6.3iiz: April-May. 6.34ia: May-June.
6351.; June-July, 6.341s: July-August.
o.33.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21
GOOD PROGRESS MADE.
Chairman Payne's Announcement
on Leaving Tariff Conference.

You see, / came out last today" ban-
teringly said Chairman Payne OF the
House ways and means committee as
he threaded his way through the throng
outside the tariff conference chamber
when the forenoon session adjourned at
] o'clock today. I'VE have made good
progress" he added, bu. beyond this
statement he was silent. His good
natured remark was construed to mean
that the feeling OF Mondays session.
which was Responsible for the early ad-
tournament yesterday. had been eradi-
ca ed
Mr. Payne was the last member Of
the conference committee to leave the
chamber. His associates Of the House
committee left In body. followed closely
ate members.
Mr. Aldrich paced the corridor to his
private rooms, where he was soon en-
gagged In conference with Senator Lori
mer. The subject OF their discussion was
hides. 1t IL Understood that Mr.. Lorimer
was Informed that the Senate rate on
hides would have to be substantially re-
duced, perhaps cut In half. In the ad-
joining room Senator Piles was waiting to
talk over the question OF lumber rates.
Lorimer he undertook to convince Mr.
Piles that there must be some decrease
In the Senate rates on lumber.
Although the c0nferees thus far have
been reasonably successful In their eff
forts to prevent publication OF confer
ence rates on most OF the articles in the
tariff bill, It was announced today that
a new oath Of secrecy had been taken.
From expressions OF the confereeS It was
evident that It had been agreed that
concerted action should be taken to con-
vince tho public that there was no lack
Of harmony Ia the conference chamber.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-07-21
The World of Finance and Trade.
Washington; New York; London
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.

New high records were established m
several Of the most active issues on the
Washington Stock Exchange today. when
Washington Gas sold at 1915 Washington
Railway and Electric common brought
471s and the preferred stock OF the same
company was offered and taken at 80.
Thomas L. Hume. the broker who has
led the gas stock movement TOT weeks
past. was on the firing line again To-Day
at the call Of gas. The best hid OF yester-
day-771k-was repeated, but no stock was
forthcoming. aud none could be secured
until the price again crossed Is. Az 1SA
one small block was offered and taken
but every sale thereafter was made at a
fractional advance until the bid reached
10 Altogether. the record showed nearly
1000 shares OF gas stock sold In the day s
trading.
Eight quotation lots OF Washington
Railway common changed hands before
and after call, the price ranging FROM
4Sis to 47,s. One lot Of two shares
brough, the top price Of 49,
Washington holders Of Baltimore and
Ohio railroad stock are much interested
in the annual report soon to be expect
ed for the fiscal year ended June 80.
In the way of forecast OF the sense
OF this report, Hartman 4 Co. brokers,
this morning said:
1T Is now Ger ain that the Baltimore
and Ohio in the fiscal year ended June
80 last will show approximately $50
per cent earned on its common stock or
sufficient to pay the full per cent on
the common. with $1.353,0O0 to spare.
This is almost sufficient to make good
he deficit of $1,373.762 shown in the
fiscal year 1908, caused by maintaining
the full dividend rate on the common
In a period when earnings were show
ing tremendous. declines and when. In
the face OF considerable criticism, the
directors were compelled to draw on
surplus earnings for the above amount
in order TO maintain the full rate on the
common.