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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-02-03

be. When they reached the spare en-
CINE strong expressions Of wrathful in
dgnation burst from their lips, for
perched on the smokestack was Miss
Jennie Muir, the hook and ladder com
pany's monkey mascot, with the bell
as she could. Although the angry fire
men hurled wet sponges at Jennie She re-
fused to stop ringing the bell until near
ly the whole company was gathered
around the engine. Then, as one Of the
fremen started to climb up to get her.
she leaped to the floor, and running with
shrill screeches to the back Of the build
ing jumped and caught with hands and
feet the wire netting over the glass in
the rear door, and shook it until lock and
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-02-03
Big Find, Small Reward.

Having lost leather bag containing
$1,000 in currency and jewels valued nj
$4,000 in the pompeian room as the Con-
gross hotel Chicago Mrs. W, Tyndal
REWARD OF Telluride. Colo. rewarded
Pete Du Bots and Billy Sullivan wait
and jewelry, by giving them 81 each. nu
Bots found the bag and turned it over
a. sullivan, the head waiter. sullivan
took ii to the night clerk, who At that
moment was receiving frantic call
srom Mrs. Regards room for detectives.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-02-03
SWOPE CASE TAKES
SENSATIONAL TURN.
Highly Connected Physician in Kansas
City Sues Executor for 100000
for Alleged SANDER

KANSAS CITY, Mo. Jan. &i.--A
sensational phase in the Swopc case de
veloped this afternoon when Dr. Bennett
Clarke Hyde, highly connected profess,
Sionally and socially, filed suit at In
dependence, Mo-, against John II. Pax.
ton an executor of the Swopc estate, To
recover 100000 for alleged slnndcr
CHICAGO, H., Jan. 3l.-Col. Thorn
as Ill. Swope, the Kansas City milliou4
aire. died from the effects Of poison, ac-
cording to the findings OF Drs. Kck-
toen. llaincs and Vaughan. Announce
afternoon
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-02-03
A Discouraging Theory.

why do those critics say such dis
things?" asked the unhappy
actress.
You mustn't blame them" answered
the manager. Probably they want to
avoid being overlooked in the struggle
for attention"
But can't they attract attention by
saying pleasant things?"
Not so much. When | was out west
| learned that the man who pulls a
gun on you is remembered twice as
long as the one who offers you
cigar. ~ Washington Star.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-02-03
ELECTION NOW ENDED,
England's Unionists in Lead, but Scotch
and Irish Results Have Not Yet
Been Received

LONDON, Jan. 3l.-The reelection
Of j. G. Hancock, labor candidate fol
the middle division Of Dcrbyshirc, an,
nounced today, completes the clcctioni
for the new Parliament in England. Tht
remaining half dozen constituencies I'd
make returns are Scotch ana Irish. Tbd
final totals in England alone give thd
Uuionist tariff refOrmers 30 seats, thd
Liberals and IAboritcs combined 22T, OF
a IInonist majority Of T. compared with
a Liberal labor majority Of Il received
in 1906.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-02-03
Woman Joins Husband in Prison.

OSHKOSH, Wis, Jan. 81 Judge G.
W. Burnel sentenced Mrs Elsie Morris
10 FIVE years in the state prison at Wan.
pun Mrs. Morris was convicted Of re-
ceiving stolen property from two robber.
les. in each Of which the value Of the
goods taken was more than $1,000. The
husband Of Mrs. Morris was given five.
year sentence recently, Morris confessed
10 d large string Of house robheries here
in which TWO patrol wagons full Of goods
were recovered,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-02-03
SKI JUMPER WILL DIE.
Chicago Carpenter Fatally Hurt While
Enjoying Winter Sport

MARINETTE, Wis, Jan. 3l-rSpc
ciaI. Peter Edward, a carpenter. aged
20 years of Chicago, was fatally in.
iurcd Sunday at High Falls on the
Peshtigo river, where the big water
power development is being carried out.
He was skiing and took tumble
MENOM NEE, Mich, Jan ~. AS
the result Of an injury sustained in a
football game several years ago Cart 4
Irieberg died at the home Of his parents
in this city Until two years ago hr was
in good health Illness followed a mis-.
hap in football and from that time his
health steadily declined. lie was an ON.
rnr Of 90. |.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-02-03

hinges ratified. Curious to find out what
made the monkey act in such an unusual
way, the firemen looked out and saw
the cause of the disturbance. Near n
wooden fence that surrounds the little
yard In the rear Of No. 22s quarters a
small bundle Of newspapers was burning
brightly, where it had evidently been
thrown from one Of the ncighboring
apartment houses.-New York World.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-02-03

ried III. went int, he circnit ccrrf irz
knLnuIo. Ind. to ask n. divorce upou the
',rnt,uL- of abandon a.nr Her ,6,If-
Tioint wax fled tbe ,Yynrra granted and
lhn .tanIaJ directIy a..gss the hall iut.y
,ha ,.,,,,,tr cinrl.,s ofli =. where gha Oh
tainnJ license tn ma,uy and within
ni,,bt ninITrae after She. had faced The
,nurt shn I,sI Lernue tfas Wife of Frank
S,',rfnrI
Noorv If bqipg q model town. Uud.
..,,, 'riIr,.. nGf far fr,sn Cleveland
n ,..,,ts IN, saloons baek ;r9i7 some
,.n, ~ oa,. + w Ellsworth ~ a1I mimi.
Ir,iIJiunIirn who WINS horn m Hudson
t.r,t I;,'n. in NJ Ynrl- since fnrturn hgJ
,,n.rni unnn him made au effort TO-
80. his ,.,firc riIIgce wafer works. rJac-
CIV Hin ,. '" "nd ,el,ar miami. If lie 1aunIe
,.-,r,I .Ir;,., ami ,q}.ou. rut wi f.. Irudar.
,...,,nT and make DIbpr surrr,rwants
~ ,.ir9,,rrs. voted the place lry and
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-02-03

the exact time The copper sheet is
the dial, and upon it are stamped the
dots which form the numbers Of the
Braille system OF letters and figures.
1t was made in the Missouri School for
the Blind.-Popular Mechanics.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-02-03
MONKEYED WITH ALARM.
Fire Company's Pet Creates Excitement
with Hurry Call.

The frantic ringing of the bell on the
spare fire engine stored in the back part
Of the house of Hook and Ladder com
pany No. %, at 76G Amsterdam avenue,
New York, sent the members of that
company sliding down the poles to the
ground floor a little before 8 O'Clock the
other morning. The fremen were tired.
They had just returned from a three
alarm fire at One Hundred and Twenty
ninth street and Third avenue and were
in no mood for practical joke. Such
they believed the ringing of the bell to
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-02-03
WOMAN ACCUSES NEGRO.
Escapes Clutches Of Black Man and Tce-
nhnnrs for PnlLe.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Jan. % Spc-
cial. l-Hcnry Prince. n negro, is under
arrest on complaint of Mrs. Ncwbaucr,
white woman, who claims that Prince
made an attempted assault on her Fri
dny night The woman escaped before
Prince could las hands on her and tee-
phoned the police.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-02-03

Specifications for wire products are
still running in excess Of 5000 tons per
day, but shipments are light. 1t is under
stood that several Of the mills shut down
for lack of steel because Of railroad con
gestion have been able to resume.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-02-03
NOTES OF INTEREST.

NOTES OF INTEREST.
There ha,e been Nuy novel tbcrr'1
reported recently ina Lancaster. Pa, and
IIruh IufrNrr. farmer, has notified tn"
police of am entirely new one. W hen nr
put hi, hur.r mn r.u stable the other night
he hud it newly ~hod. When hc went
tu the stable, me found that the shoes
had been stolen from the horses front
/ feet The shoes were removed with
pinror~.
Somewhat of Sensation was caused
IN Stamford. Conn, at IN assembly
dance given by StarutouFs exclusive So
cal set, when q little pig was led into
( the ballroom by two young men and
turned loose. The pis; ran squcoiug
about, and some of the Iddles climbed ON
chairs, presumably thinking of rats.
When they discovered dat it was just
a harmless little pig they joined in the
/ chase about the ballroom floor. The
/ scared little porkcr was finally captured
/ and taken ont of doors, Tue prank was
! enjoyed 10y everyone.
Whether cooks are so dincult to keep
\ in Plttston that it is worth while TO ar
rest them when they threaten To leave is
Il question TIN" authorities are now luNr~-
t.galing i'm Wilkes Barre, IA. Mary Ia
/ dacp. % cook for Mrs. Ida FlukIcstriu.
I gave her employer notice, and Mrs. Iln'
klcstcin had her arrested gOe theft, The
girl insists Mrs. EinllcSteJu caused her
arrest merely in an effort 10 trlghtcu her
aud make her rcman.
B Baltimore, which has furnished several
novelties lu the line of unique stunts IN
which high society occasionally INDUCED
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-02-03

Nearly every father says of his chill.
dren: They are bad because their
mother spoils them
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-02-03

We don't care whether people like
music or not but we object to people
calling coon songs music.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1910-02-03

Mrs Emma Miles. who, as Emma
Thomas. was married TO Delnno Miles
NJ the are of IL years, after 4 short mar
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-01-21

Before the National Civic Federation at
Washington, d. c., Monday, President
Taft and Clifford Pinchot, late chief for
ester, both spoke on conservation, but not
at the same session.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-01-21
Mrs. George w. Pierce.

Mrs. Ida NJ, Pierce, i5. widow Of ths
late George w, Pierce, died at her home
on the Retreat farm at y o'clock Friday
evening Mrs. Pierce had been IN for 4
long time About three years ago she sui,
icred a severe nervous shock occasione,l
by the death Of her sister and she had not
wholly recovered from Il at the time OF
the sudden death Of her husband in May
Of last year. For about month Mrs.
Pierce had been confined 10 her room.
She was born in Saratoga, y. y. Oct. 10,
lS5, and was the daughter OF Alvah and
Sylvia Weed. At 10 years OF age she
went TO Ludlow, where she attended
Black River academy She was for time
engaged in teaching school in Ludlow.
She came 10 Battlcboro in lss2 10 enter
the employ Of the Brattleboro Retreat as
an attendant and Il was there that she
became acquainted with Mr.. Pierce. They
were married in 1855. For a number Of
ycars Mr. Pierce was superintendent OF
the Retreat farm. holding that position
at the time OF his death. Six children
were born TO Mr. and Mrs. Pierce all OF
whom are living. They are Milton W, a
graduate OF the University Of Vermont
aud successor 10 his father as superin.
tendent Of the Retreat farm; George f.,
graduate Of Amherst college in 1909 and
W. employed by the Hooker. Corser &
Mitchell company; Weed X, senior in |
the Battleboro high school; Helen NJ, |
and Nathan G., pupils in the graded |
schools Alrs. Pierce is also survived by |
her mother, Mrs s. NJ Weed OF Phila.
delpha and three sisters, Miss May Weed
Of Philadelphia, Mrs. T.. j. Davis OF Ches.
ter, VT, and Miss Lila c. Weed, assist.
ant librarian OF Wellesley college. Mrs.
Pierce was member of the Centre Con.
,regational church. the Brattleboro Wom-
ms club, Brattleboro chapter, ID. A. r.,
Bingham chapter o. +. $, Protective
grange OF Brattleboro and the Windham
'ounty Pomona grange She had held |,
many offices in the different orders with {
Which she was connected and was known {
o a wide circle OF grangers throughout i
he state because of her activities in the a
tate grange OF which her husband was t
or some time the master. She was {
roman OF sweet disposition. devoted TO d
er family and beloved by all with whom h
he came in contact. :
Funeral services were held at the home Y
n Linden street at . o'clock Monday af. o
ernoon Rev. Roy " Houghton offic- a
tied Selections were sung by +. II. In
liler of Dummerston. Burial was in "
Iorningside cemetery. The bearers were o.
|. b. Chamberlain, w. + Haigh, H. w. b
pauldng and Carl s Hopkins Those
resent from out of town were Mr.. and al
Irs 4. j Davis and two children OF W
hester, Vt. Dr. and Mrs. w H. Pierce "a
Bernardston, Mass. Miss May Weed fl
Philadelphia and Miss Lila C. Weed a,
Wellesley, Mass. hi
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-01-21
VENTILATION is
ALMOST COMPLETE
System to Provide Fresh Air for the
Auditorium Proves Satisfactory
in Trial Which Was Made
Last Week.

With the exception of connecting two
indirect radis ors, the ventilation system
at the auditorium is complete. 1t was
given trial Saturday afternoon and
evening during the performances of the
lAvery-Strong company The trial proved
perfectly satisfactory and the operation OF
the exhaust fan was noiseless. Except
when the theater is empty it Is impos-
,ible to tell whether the motor is run
lining unless visit is made to- the fan
house outside OF the building Persons
seated in the front row OF the parquet
are unable to discover a draft either at
their head or feet and lighted match so
inches away from the outlet ducts shows
no sign of the moving air, However, it is
stated that the fan, driven by a one and
lthree-quarters horsepower motor, expels
1 1000 cubic feet of air a minute from the
auditorium. During the trial of the plant
| Saturday afternoon and evening the tem-
| perature was kept exactly at 20 degrees.
| The speed of the motor, which is variable,
| is controlled by means of mechanism near
the switchboard and the motor can be
slowed down from 2000 to 800 revolutions
per minute. To prevent any vibration
being communicated to the theater
through the galvanized iron air ducts tlex-
ible canvas connections are made between
the outlets and the exhaust pipes, and
both motor and fan rest upon felt cush-
ions. There are 2300 square inches of |
openings supplying fresh air to the audi
torium.
Separate air shafts ventilate the diff
ferent toilet rooms and these shafts are
carried within the walls to the basement
where they are connected with the 80 l
inch exhaust tubes which in turn are con-
nected with a tile of the same size outside
the building which leads to the fan and
motor house in the rear. When the mo-
tor stops the outlet at the fan closes au-
thus preventing a back draft.
1t is estimated that the system installed !.
will furnish about seven cubic feet of 1
fresh air minute to each person with
the house entirely filled. Beneath the
two fights of stairs leading to the balcony L
are being installed radiators containing 8
3l2 square feet of heating surface each of {
which will furnish heat for the upper ,
loors through duets in the interior of the t
heater. These radiators will be furnished Ii
With fresh air from outlets in the base t
nent wall of the building and will be $
lsed only in extremely cold weather. Ii
Chairman John Calvin of the board of c
electmen considers that the auditorium t
S one of the best ventilated theaters in n
Iew England and invites the inspection D
# all persons interested in ventilation. b
lie has been the master mechanic in W
harge of the work and says that while
e does not care to be overwhelmed with il
ompliments he is satisfied that the local ii
len employed in various capacities on ii
he job have done their work in a way
hat reflects credit on the various crafts IL
epresented. W
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-01-21
COUNTY FISH AND GAME.
Warden r. L. Frost Makes Recommends
items in His ArnVal Report.

County Game Warden Roswell L. Frost
has forwarded his annual report to State
Fish anu Game Commissioner Henry G
| Thomas of Stowe this week. Mr.. Frost
says in his report that he believes the
game laws are giving satisfaction in most
cases, though in some instances differences
of opinion exist as to the feasibility of GER
tain sections. He recommends the continu-
ance of the law in regard to the shooting
'of does, and hopes that it will not be re-
pealed or changed by the next legislature,
believing that there has not been a suffi-
cient number of does shot during the past
year to reduce the number materially or to
bring about the protection to the orchards
in this section which was primarily the in
tention of the law. He says he believes
there has been but a slight decrease in
the number of deer by reason of the law
allowing does to be shot as the total num-
Der of deer shot in Windham county and
reported was 406 He thinks the number
shot and not reported would bring the
grand total to about 500s Referring to the
damage done by deer Mr.. Frost says that
it was heavy compared with other years.
He says that some dissatisfaction exists as
to the damages awarded by the warden,
but that it is to be expected that such
would be the case as the warden is obliged
20 award damage upon tne present Nalue OF
IN orchard. while the owner believes that
he earning capacity of the orchard in the
uture should be the basis of reckoning
70 solve the problem of damage Warden
Frost says the surest way is to continue
he law allowing the shooting of does as
here are yet a sufficient number of tame |
oes in this section to raise havoc with |
he orchards and other crops.
Mr. Frost advocates a five instead of a |
ix-inch law for trout, believing that many
ve-inch fish are so badly hooked that it
useless to put them back into the water
gain He says that five-inch law would
esult in much less evasion upon the part
{ fishermen and make the work of the
-ardens less arduous He says that the
arly open season in Windham county has
orked well, and recommends that it be
As to the stocking of streams
[r. Frost recommends fingerlings rather
ian fry, and says that on the whole the {
ocking of brooks with fry has not been {
He reports that grouse are
lining in numbers, but are still scarce. e
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-01-21
Local Baseball Discussion.

Local baseball players and friends of
the game to the number of about 20 met
in the office of Judge E. W. Gibson Sat-
urday evening to discuss the project of a
baseball team for Brattleboro next sum-
mer. The matter of financing such team
was brought up and it was decided that a
representative from the players should in
terrogate the merchants to ascertain
whether they will lend their financial sup
port to a team composed entirely of local
players under the charge of a profess
sional coach. After various propositions
had been discussed for forming team
the opinion prevailed that a professional
coach ought to be secured and that all
aspirants for place on such team be
given an opportunity to demonstrate their
ability to play bali and that the coach
should be the one to make up such
team from the material presented. The
project of forming league to include
Brattleboro, Bellows Falls, Keene, N. H.,
Greenfield, Millers Falls, Athol, Mass,
and Claremont, N. H., was discussed to
considerable length and Judge Gibson
was delegated to confer with baseball en-
thusiasts in those towns and cities to
learn how the project would appeal to
them. The principal part OF the discus
sion during the evening related to organ
lZlng SUTlclly lOCdl tcdm anu ~ was Iuc
concensus of opinion that there are plen-
ty of players in Brattleboro and that it is
needless to hire talent from outside. The
was advanced that it might
be a good plan to hire as a coach man
who could pitch and thus strengthen such
4 team as may be formed. Another meet
ng will be held in two weeks, at which
line it is expected that some definite ac-
ion may be taken toward organizing such
team. The opinion was expressed at
he meeting that the local merchants
would be inclined to lend their aid to
trictly local team.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-01-21

dent ~Dr + H. OConnor: yice.presidents,
G. J. O'Neil Of Walpole. y H., and F. L.
lloughton: executive committee, l.. +. Hol-
den \ u. Clapp. w A. Shumway. and
Frank G. ilelyar, the latter OF Mt Her
mon: secretary, Oscar f. Benson; treas.
urer, +. c. Adams: general superintendent,
" A. Shumway: auditors. II h Chamber.
lain. G. h. Durham and II p. Wellman.
Vice President c, j. O'Nei OF Walpole,
" IL, presided in the absence of Presi.
dent Hooker, from whom letter of regret
was read. Fprtysix stockholders were
present After reports had been accepted
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-01-21
M. BLACK

Dealer in SCRAP IRON, METALS, RAGS AND
RUBBERS. Drop me postal if you have any,
thing to sell and will send team for same. paying
you highest cash price. Storehouse corner Elm
and Flat streets. Telephone 36-11. p o. Box, 1862
Brattleboro, Vermont 40tf
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-01-21

4. w. Gibson moved for the appointment
Of nominating committee.
The committee, which was composed Of
D. +. Cowles and c. l.. Dunham of Brat
tleboio and j D. Avery of Buckland,
Mass, brought in the foregoing names. The
election of DR.. OConnor was opposed by
Mr.. Severance of Leyden, Mass, who
didn't believe in throwing down the vice
presidents or of electing a doctor.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-01-21

Woodooek he reports plentiful with good
number Of breeding birds observed. In u
general way Mr.. Frost takes an optimistic
yiew Of conditions concerning both fish
and game in this county and believes II his
recommendation should be followed Ia
will be no reason for Windham county
hunters and fishermen TO complain.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-01-21
A NEW PRESIDENT
FOR VALLEY FAIR
DIR. +. II. 0'Connor Elected at
This Mornings Meeting.
OTHER CHANGES IN OFFICERS
Three New Names On the Executive
Committee and New General Super.
intendent-w. a. shumwav Chosen to
Succeed J. A. Taylor.

The annual meeting II the stockholders
Of the Valley Far ss,ocintion convened in
the Brooks House parlpn- al II o'clock this
morning. there being a good attendance.
The hret business was the roll.call. after
which the report Of the treasurer was pre-.
senied and accepted The officers elected
Tor the ensuing year are ~ follows: Pre,,
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-01-21

The British Parliamentary elections have
progressed far enough to make certain that
the Liberals will be returned to power,
though by decreased majority. Up to
yesterday the net gain for the Unionists
was Al seats. 1t looks as if the Liberals,
with their allies. the Laborites and Nation
adists. would be able to muster at least
100 votes more than the Unionists. Most
of the leaders on both sides have been re-
turned including John Burns, Laborite.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-01-21
Wanted
WANfkD-A woman for general houseNO
w Mrs q, " Smith. Ss Main street,

WANfEb-A wanan for general houseNork
Mrs. q, " Smith, & Main street, slf
pLANER hand. ao.ineh, want.i, steady wofk
peane steam Pump Co, iiobok.. Macs,
WANTED -iiratiisl.oro lsld blaek loeal stamps
w fioD each V, Miehener. l., u, ~ Mt iiamill
Ia, a.ls
WANfED-Te or twelve mon for cutting Nod
and lags, W. II. Hurt, nra,iieboro, Tele-
phone asa-M i.i'
WANTED or I good cows due to freshen
w neNt spring or before, A, q, Barnes. Vernon,
VI Dummer Past oifce 2tf
WANfEp-farmer of experience. married. on
w Vermont farm. good wages, Address. Bridge
Highland View. Bellows Falls. VI. s.
WANTED By middle asei lady. position as
w housekeeper for working man OF gentle
man, Address !. y, Whitman, X. y, II. 9. Putney
VI 81
WANTED Every dairyman In windham county
w and vicinity In need of cream separator 10
write for tsee trial of DE Laval In your own
dairy. Should you care 10 buy. plenty of time viii
be given for payment We take old and inferior ma.
chimes In trade. Catalogues free. T. ]. Fitzger.
AID West SwanKey. N. ~. heu
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1910-01-21

The harvester trust is about to cut a
melon" 1t will distribute twenty mil
lions in common stock among the holders
of the sixty millions of common stock for
which the concern is capitalized. The net
earnings of the company the past year
were fourteen millions.