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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-22
DIARY OF MOVEMENTS.

Brief record OF daily trend OF stocks
during the week:
MONDAY-Eariy selling, followed by
sharp recovery. Anthracite decision.
Observation-Disclosures decision improves
prices.
WFDNESDAY-Readi increases di'i-
dend. Sagging prices in dull trading.
THl'RsDAY-FarIy depression followed
by sharp recovery. Closing strong.
FRIDAY-Prices advance, with strong
support. Sentiment favorable.
sATURDAY-Stocks irregular, due to
profit taking.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-22
DIVIDEND NOTICES.
the AMERICAN AGRICULTURAL
CHEMICAL COMPANY
NeN York. Decemher 1.

Now York, December r. 1912
A quarterly, dividend Of ONE AND ONE.
HALF PER CENT on the Preferred stock Of
this Company (No. 300 and a quarterly diyi
dend Of ONE PER CENT on the Common
Stock NO ~ have been declared. payable Jan.
uary Eth 1913. to the stockholders NJ record
at the close OF business on December a3i. 1872
THOMAS A. DOE. Treasurer.
THE IMPORTERS & TRADERS NATIONAL
BANK or NEW YORK
New York, December 90 1912
4 dividend Of twelve per cent, free Of tax
has to-day been declared By his bank payabls
on the gccond day OF January next The trans
fer books will remain closed til that date
II. n. POWELL Cashier
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-22
PUBLIC UTILITY SECURITIES.

Furnished by williams. Mcconnell & COlemsa'
Va G0 Wall street,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-22
VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION.

THE NATIONAL GERMAN AMERICAN,
BANK OF ST. PAUL, located az ST. Paul ia
the state Of Minnesota, is closing its AFFAIR."
All note holders and other creditors OF the As
ISOLATION are, therefore. hereby notified 10 pre-.
sent the notes and other claims for payment.
DONALD $. CULVER, President /
Dated November 10Th. 1914
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-22
: IMPORTERS 8 TRADERS NATIONAL
TILE RANK OF AMERICA

New York. December Goth 1912
The Board OF Directors have to-day declared
a semi-snnua dividend Of fourteen 90 rel
cent. free OF tax, payable January End, 1913
10 stockholders OF record Of this date.
The transfer books will remain closed until
January Srd. 1913.
". NJ BENNETT. Cashier.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-22
U. S. TREASURY FINANCES.

Washington. Dec. 2i.-The condition Of the
United states Treasury at the beginning OF
business to-day was; Working balance, Sss,-
3O5 sol: IN banks and Philippine Treasury
S3I TJI los; total OF general fund. SliO,l's'-
ZIG Receipts yesterday, Siot2,03l; dis
bursements si7iT.4Tl. The deficit this rs
cal year Is $3.50, 522. as against "A dehcit
Of 500. 500. 37o last year. Tho figures for re-
Panama Canal and public debt transactions.
ceipts. disbursements and deficit exclude
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-22
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE QUOTATIONS

2t-TotaI 395So nares compare" VIZ"
holda for the corresponding 1911.
81, 31es'oH SHARES
jared with n period in 1871
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-22
MINES COMPANY OF AMERIC.

New York, December 18th, 1912
dividend of one and one-qusrter per cent
for the quarter ending Dec 81. 1912 will he
naid on Jan. p, 1913. to stockholders Of rec.
ord on Jan. 10. j. y. TOOKER Secretary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-28

water dripped from him. He closed the door with an
effort. pressing his shoulder against it.
"It's wild night the coast. Mate yawned Bias
com.
Something might happen, don't you Think
xiousy quered the other placing his hat where it would
drip @CIadl listen to that The thick glass of the
broad front window had been whipped by wave that
shook the pier. Had to feel my way along the rail-
he continued wipng rain from his face Black as the
inside of q derby hat. and when i
Bascom threw up his hand nterrupting the descrip-
ton, and bent his attention to the tuner Thompson
always IN these moments. became an expectant
statue. The operators interest shortved then
he threw down the aerial switch to reply. His fingers
pressed the key. and commoton reigned in the little
station. Crck. crack crackety, crack cra-aa- ack-
like the smashing Of many the rending of
brittle metals. spoke the apparatus The noise was
deafenng. The glowing wires of the incandescent
bulbs fckered and jumped their flames as Bascom
dew the shore for sending and great blue
flashes lighted them, making Thompsons face
g,astly the spark leaped.
Bascom leaned back and smiled YEARLY his visitor.
Misunderstanding to know the weather Told him
it fine night for murder.
Guess they're having tight time of t-wow!' ex-
claimed Thompson. Il was off Hatteras in gale
never again! Something ought to happen tonight,
don't you think"
~sit down. suggested the operator. Nothing will
happen out hereunless the pier goes and there's
operator less story in that for you. You might
have it that"
Nix! Built solid concrete cost million dollars"
Thompson dropped into his chair and began to roll
cigarette He glanced the pile of evening papers
marked by Bascoms thick pencil.
"See you sent that Morgan story. Good reading.
"Sent about twelve words muttered Bascom. clos
ing his eyes.
An hour passed nonotonously. The gale increased
in fury and the pier trebled beneath the lash of
the Atlantic
Guess III go home said Thompson, stretching his
arms. "Hard day today Nothing happens SO
long"
OUTSIDE again, he closed the door with difficulty
- and clutched his hat. The wind swept across the
unshetered deck with all the demoniacal shrekng Of
Valkyrs. He staggered against it; but whrled
round that he faced the lighted house Through the
dripping panes he Bascom browsing before; but
instant later Thompson gasped The wind caught
in his throat The mig ht man had jumped to his feet
and stood over the desk. alert, listening. Thompson
the feverish lingering of the tuner-wavered -
caught at the doorknob. Now he Bascoms hand
knocking at the thick panes. and heard small voice
shouting its best against the partition and over the
wind.
Thompson plunged inside
@What? WHAT" he asked
@Your-your chance!" suffered Bascom excitedly,
his face white and set. @An S. o. s. He slung pad
of paper the desk, crying @Write for mel"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-28
BY LEO CRANE

S. S. Hyperion-Lat $50 ~. 65 W.-fve hundred
launching boats-S. 0. S.
Then Bascom smashed down the aerial SWITCH and the
quivered with blue lights The current. released
threw its cracke above the oceans roaring. and the
little house seemed to vbrate with the immense power
of sending. To Thompson, whose hands shook as IT
pased the pagoda fairly rocked from side to side The
storm he had forgotten He knew only that they
in communication with the expected something the
long awaited thrill and every time he sensed
that had arrived and to him. he felt current of cold
triumph up and down his arched back.
That's Strnger calling, exclaimed Baseom be
tween his set teeth "He went out the Hyperion.
He's green onebroke in from the Rock Island first
but he's been all the West. Got his chance to
make good now. Wish had it,"
Nervously. yet with energy that spoke for big
things Bascom flung himself into the work, and Ihomp
sons little familiarity with the code told him that this
squat, bald-headed fellow at his elbow who had spent
many nights browsing inert seemingly inefficient,
shrleklng all up and down the Atlantic Coast his
etherfung voice rasping out above the worst storm III
years above demoniacal wind and the howl of combined
waters. to summon help for the Hyperion New York
Barnegat. Hateras all boats at would know nov
that Bascom at work. He had a hvekllowatt
machine and he worked it like foundry. Whateve
ve-kiloWatt machine and sustained energy, backed
by his transformed electric light current from the shore
could do would be accomplished for the unfortunate
Hyperion, smashed and drifting helpless deserted b.
all save her mysterious voice, five hundred miles out II
the black.
Painting from his unusual efforts, Bascom finally SAN
back his chair and maSSaged the Stltfened fingers OF
his sending hand
"That ought to hold him for little he pulled
Tough luck. Stringers green one but worked
with him once, and he's game all through saw him
quel riot An Italian track crew, drunk an
ugly-with a crowbar he did it. He knows how to
handle himself. But this crew-cant understand VIII
should go the side in panic. There's the
Pawtucket answering She passed today; but she's
far Of the road. Hello here's the Gladiator, oil
steamer, cutting in with rush. Good! Changing her
for the Of trouble Got sixty miles to
through. and the weather bad Wonder if they II make
it in timer What's panicked that crew? 1t beats me.
Write. Thompson.
RAsCOM dictated, his one hand beating the time, as
= the reporter scrubbed:
Hyperion disabled steamer-part cargo Hagenbeck.
N. Y-partitions smashed three Captain hurt
abandoned ship-operator penned up-wll send as
long
"He's green one, but game. repeated Bascon 3Do
you get any sense to that
Thompson scanned his notes
apart cargo Hagenbeck, N. "" he read aloud.
Partitions smashed" Then he sprang up exctedly
and waved the paper. "That the animal man,
you chump, the fellow who supplies menagerieS,
Barnums Circus! Partitions smashed-three men
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-28
II lHE

after the dance the big hall had ended and the board
walk was deserted Then the watchman and Bascom
the night operator his glass shielded pagoda at the
far end of the pier had the place to themselves The
Wireless station lonesome post winter nights,
and Bascom welcomed Thompson of "The Times
whenever he came.
During the pale-sunlit days. when the pier warmed
and the ice thawed, few well muff1ed nvads
tu-ed out to the pagoda but they paid small attention
to Myers the day man. believing him to be something
Of demonstration anxious to interest the wealthy in
Combined Wireless stock They classed wireless with
motors, and shifted
The night man. lob was a far different matter Bas-
com had plenty to keep him busy until eleven each
evening. for transmission received via the
old method, the reporting OF passing ships out from
sending of news to all ships at equipped with Com
bined Wreless,-a task that quite out his hand.
After eleven he at Thompson's service.
The reporter seldom came until late at night, when
he had finished his work. He would nod to the
Waterman at the shore end, slip past the turnste,
make his way cautiously down through the dark dance
hail. and out to the black naked pier Bascom, with
receiving cap strapped to his head his feet elevated to
the desk. would be idle, perhaps doing.
They would talk Of many things. Thompson planned
to write book about wireless, lone of these days,
and he good listener. He could with
difficulty pick up simple message, appreciated the
tuner, and had tried his hand at sending. His
mysterious phrases the talk of boatmen to this
day.
One thing he lacked and this brought him to the
station often when he should have been in bed The
book must contain something exciting and Thompson
shy on imagination. Now Bascom had never
ceved anything exciting, and therefore it due:
rather overdue, Thompson thought. Each night he
expected the ether loosen up and watt that
important thrill the immensely of the deep.
He did not to have distressed; but he did
need corking situation
A NYTHING doing?" asked Thompson. as he thrust
himself out of the cold and into the coy little
Office. He had struggled along the pier against
vicious wind and but for the rail believed he would
have gone overheard. There was driving rain. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-28

INNER pier was odd and cheerful
enough, with its huge exhibition hall,
stucco front. signs and flags at the
shore end. and the iigsaw cottage
built midway out surrounded by a
makebelieve garden; and the crowds
were there. and the music of the
bands.
But on a black winters night, with
the spray whipping across the ex-
posed deck, bowling wind, and the
cold rain splitting out of the dark,
with the ocean boiling among the
piles and the surf crashing its masses
Of foam-crowned water upon the
beach, the pier was an awesome place.
hollow sounding, desolate, especially
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-07-28

summer pier was odd and cheerful
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-16
The SIXTH DIVISION
GOOD entertainers
MAPLE CITY CLUB ROOMS is
SCENE OF ENJOYABLE OCCA-
SION THURSDAY NIGHT.

The sixth division of the Maple City
club, composed of Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
Longwell Mr. aud Mrs. Bert Breed, Mr..
and Mrs. w. Tarbell, Mr.. and Mrs. M.
l.. Decker and DR.. and Mrs. j. 9. Max
well entertained the club members and
several invited guests at the club rooms
last Thursday to most sumptuous six
o'clock dinner.
Everything seemed to remind the
guests that st. Valentines day was near
at hand. The principal decorations were
hearts and red and white in color scheme,
After dinner, while the committee we're
preparing the banquet hail for cards
aud dancing, all were invited to try their
Workmanship on piercing the center OF
a large heart. Mrs. Barber proved her.
self "crack shot" and was rewarded
with whole heart full of sweets.
A delightful evening was enjoyed,
thanks TO division six.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-16
GOV. OSBORN CALLS SPECIAL SESSION
State SoIons Will Meet at Capitol. Monday. February
20. Presidential Primary Law to Receive
Consideration, Besides Other Matters.

Governor Osborn has issued a cal for
a special session Of the legislature to
assemble Monday, February 26. The
matter laid before the lawmakers in the
call is that of a presidential primary law
but the executive says that other
matters as well may be presented for
their attention.
With this announcement the governor
issues a statement in which he asserts
the session will not cost the people of
the state, individually one cent postage
stamp, adding to that a declaration as
to the Importance Of the matter aud
asserting the administration has saved
the state over million dollars by
various economies.
In the special features of the call the
governor says, among other things that
thousands Of voters in both of the great
political parties and many in parties Of
less magnitude as WELL demand an
opportunity to vote directly upon
presidential candidates. If this, which
is their right, is withheld at this time,
there can be no exercise Of il for four
more years, even il obtained by legs-
latures in regular session during that
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-16

time. No candidate ard no party
should wish to obtain privilege through
a minority,
Believing fully that it is the right Of
the citizens of Michigan irrespective Of
political affiliations, to Immediately
have presidential preference primary
law, ] have decided to convene the
legislature in special session.
1t is to be regretted that Van Buren
county will have no representative ir
the lower house during the coming ses.
sior, no one having yet been chosen to
succeed the late Judge Heckert. In an
interview with Gov. Osborn on Tuesday
he informed the editor Of The True
Northerner tfat he was anxious to ac-
cede to the wishes of the voters of the
county in the matter, and that il the re-
publican and democratic committees
would make the request he would order
a special election. 1t was learned from
the attorney general, however, that in
order to hold a special election, the pri-
maries would have TO be called for Feb
ruary i6, and the election held on the
26th, such proceeding beirg Of course,
out Of the question owing to lack Of time.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-16
BOOK REVIEW BY
COTER|E LADIES
"FAR FROM THE MADDING
CROWD"SUBJECT OF REVIEW
BY MEMBERS OF CLUB.

An interesting program was presented
at the Coterie club Wednesday after
noon, when review OF Thomas Har-
ding's "Far From the Madding Crowd"
was given, the members representing
the characters. Mrs. Bernice Paige
sang by the Banks of Allen Water" 10
an effective manner. The flute which
is part of the story itself was heard
behind the scenes as number OF
selections were played by Percy Wheeler
accompanying the story as it progressed.
The afternoon was very much enjoyed
by those present. The hero and
heroine, the bride and bridegroom
served wedding cake, and the old
malster of the malt house, served gin
the blood of the grape.
The program was in charge of Mrs.
Alice Gould and Mrs Jennie Cross and
ii was credit to their efforts. as we'll as
to their ability.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-16
MOST DISASTROUS FIRE KNOWN in
PAW PAW IN MANY MONTHS.
CANNING FACTORY BURNS.
Fire Department Responds Quickly, but Hydrants
Frozen and Water Supply is Meager. Build
ing One of the Old Landmarks.

The sound of the fire bell, which al
ways strikes terror to the heart of every
inhabtant of town who hears it,
broke upon the stiffness of the place
Saturday night at 2 o'clock a. NJ. The
alarm was turned IN by some boys
who were returning from a party. The
scene OF the couhagcation was the can
ming factory, located on South Kalama-
zoo street. The fire department respond
cd quickly, but were unable TO do effec-
tive work on account Of the frozen
water by ydrants. The weather has been
very cold and the waterworks have been
giving an endless amount OF trouble ali
over the village and 1t was unfortunate
to have a fire TO deal with at this time.
Lucki,y the factory stood out by itself
sn such manner that other buildings
we're not endangered to any extent and
the quantity Of snow on. the roofs OF
nearby buildings provided protection
from flying embers. The department
thought and acted quickly, however, ana
the steamer was soon installed and wa
ter from the race turned upon the nre,
which helped materially to contine the
flames, although it was too late to save
any part of the building.
The east end of the factory was used
by G. d Leach ss a paint shop, and
contained small stock of paint, some
tools aud an auto owned by MIR. Leach.
All of these were taken out, tut the re
mainder burned to the ground, nothing
further being saved.
The building was one of the old-time
Jobs of carpenter work when the timber
vas plenty and was used lavishly. GCd-
frey g. Eastman were the builders, and
it was opened for school in 1852. Bar
nun Crane was superintendent at that
time and for some years after. For
some years it was used as town hall
after the brick school house was built,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-16

and, WAS subsequently Used for a shirt
factory, churp factory, machine shop
and several other industries, until it
was finally leased for canning factory.
In its destruction an old landmark has
been wiped out.
The building was owned by the old
Churn Factory Co., of which Fred Bas-
sett is the manager, end the contents
belonged to Frank Squires. 1t was
insured for S700 and the contents
for $1,000
The fire started in the east end OF the
building near the paint shop, but the
cause of the fire i, unknown.
Mr. Squires started up the factory in
this village only about six months ago
and had vid the foundation for thriy
log business here The enterprise has
met with the greatest encouragement
from the people in general as it has fur
nished employment to a large number
who other ise would have been without
work.
l is to be hoped that Mr.. Squires will
decide to rebuild and continue the bus-
ness so successfully begun. A canning
factory is positive necessity for the
town and country. With the amount
OF fruit and vegetables raised in this
community factory could be royalty
supported and be boon to the farmers
as a nearby market for produce. The
capacity of the factory is large aud can
take care of as many contracts as can be
made.
LArER-Since writing the above The
True Northerner has secured informa-
ton 10 the effect that the canning fac
tory will be rebuilt. it being the purpose
OF Mr.. Squires to construct une-story
cement fire. proof building near the rail
road tracks as soon as weather condi-
tions will permit.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-16
MEMORIAL FUND IS
STEADILY GROWING
One of the Most Enjoyable Socials
Thus Far Held by the G.. A. X.
an w. r. C..

The e. A. r. and w. r. { social
which was held at the reside co Of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Marr last Sat-
urday evening was well attended and
was one of the most enioyoble socials
held thus far this season. Every
number of the evenings program
was we'll rendered Rev. Luther
made some remarks bearing on the
life and good works of Lincoln, and
was followed by recitations by Nee.
danes Worthy, Connor and Smith.
Mrs. Harrington read an article of
loyal nature on the subject Of the
evening, which was well done. In
strumental music was furnished by
Miss Helene Mari, who also accom-
panied the voices in patriotic songs.
The next meeting will be held at the
home of w. r. Shrine, Friday even
ing, February %
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-02-16
LEAP YEAR PARTY
SECOND OF SERIES
Thirty-five Couples Enjoy the Sec
ond Party Given at the Maple
City Club Rooms.

About 30 couples attended the
Leap Year party at the Ma le,City
club rooms last Friday evening. This
was the second in a series of parties
which are to be given by the young
ladies. Mrs. Charles Cole and Glenn
Showerman played the program of
dances, to the entire satisfaction of
the people participating. Only very
few out of town guests were present.
Overheard by reporter "the day
after:" Two young men discussing
the splendid time of the night be.
fore: II had swell time, but /
never was so sleepy IN my life. "
Gee, but girls don't have any regard
for fellow having t. work the next
day" "Hope they are enjoying their
beauty sleep" think of il! three
o'clock in the morning-but you sim
Ply have to wait till they say go.
Excuse me for yawning."