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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-31
Il. 8. TREASURY FINANCES.

Washington. Dec. 30.--The condition OF the
United States Treasury at the beginning OF
business to-day was: Working balance, $50.
zoo o0T. in banks and Philippine Treasury
sac 800. s3s: total OF general fund, Si42I
o70: receipts Saturday. $3.30s.646; disburse-
ments 81 1881 The deficit this fiscal year
Is S5l 2s7l4s, against a deficit OF So 033, 6s7
last year The ngures for receipts, disburse-
ments and dencit exclude Panama Canal ano
public debt transactions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-31
PUBLIC UTILITY NOTES.

The Dominion government has approved
az increase Of 100000 in the capital
stock of the Ottawa (Ont) hight. Heat
& Power Company. The present capital
is 10000 The company continues 10 do
a prosperous business and has just de-
clared i'm addition TO its regular quarterly
dividend Of ia per cent, an extra dividend
Of ] per cent on the stock Last year
the company paid a similar extra dividend
and also a stock dividend Of p per cent
The regular dividend OF per cent. with
an extra dividend Of per cent. was paid
IN 1910. and in 1909 per cent regular was
paid. with an extra dividend Of per cent.
A special meeting of stockholders is
said to have been called by the directors
Of the Cedar Rapids Manufacturing and
Power Company for January 20 vote on
a resolution which would give authority
10 the board 10 redeem any part Of the
present authorized bond issue Of 100000
OF the company and issue new bonds not
exceeding 100000.
The last report of the Chicago Elevated
Railway valuation to the city as the basis
OF a proposed general traction merger ordi-
nance is said to be 81. 2S0, ~ Outstanding
bonds, SS2. 25O. 900, three-year notes. S3o.-
Os 90; preferred stock, 100000; broker
age fee. or bonus for redeemng the
stock. S.7l7,7l2, making total investment
Of sS1. 967, 7l2 After deducting cash on
hand. $4,000; outside property. 100000;
two-nfths of the S37l7.72 bonds, sl,4s7,Ooo,
leaves net total of s77,2So,7l2 The City
Councils transportation committee will
Try to adjust the citys valuation which
was raised to S73,5I2,o29 which leaves a
difference Of only $4,000 Approximately
100000 was the company's original val
uation. while a valuation of $55co,c0 on
the physical assets was placed by Engi-
neer Reynolds. Of the Subway and Harbor
Commission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-31
BRIEF NOTES OF FINANCE
Paragraphs of Current Interest
for the Investor.

:, the position assumed by the Canadian
pacific road toward its directors in the
.,otter Of stock speculation were followed
nc other railroads it might change much
:, the belief generally accepted that rail-
road officials make money through stock
s,acula.ion on inside information. Accord
,ng 70 Sir Thomas Shaughnessy. president
~ the Canadian Pacific, no director shall
s,eculate in stocks or take advantage Of
.onv information secured as a director
and any violation of this rule might be
folloved by forced resignation.
Western Steel Business.
Adyices from Chicago state that De-
cember untitled steel tonnage will show
an increase. as bookings greatly exceed
canacity. and the best week Of the year
Was the one before Christmas. Orders
nlaced now with some Western manufact-
,,rers cannot be delivered until well along
in 1914 while the best possible delivery
FOR bars Is the last half of next Deem
her There is every indication that rails
and track fastenings will show increased
activity. as new business covers every
item.
National Coal Trade Dull.
The coal situation as reported by The
Black Diamond" is as follows
Nationally the trade is dull but cars
are still short, and the outlook is not as
surfing The national coal market this
week passes into a period which usual
" means the beginning Of really cold
weather Customarily before January ]
anv cold spells which we have are pre-
Bminary At this time II is customary
10 recount what has been the situation
as TO supply and demand up to date; what
is the status of supplies of coal and what
are the prospects from the point of view
Of a consumer for the remainder Of the
winter a candid survey OF the situation
does not indicate that the consumer is
in an easy position"
Good Car Buying Expected.
The holiday season had a decided effect
upon the equipment market in the United
States during the last week. but ii is
believed. however that after the first Of
the year there will be a good deal of car
buying IL is estimated that there are
inquiries in the market for about nifty
thousand cars The Hartman lines and
the New York Central are said 70 be
among those which will place large orders
soon. II is said that the Hartman lines
specifications for the 1913 car order has
been completed as follows: 800 box cars,
single sheathed; 100 double sheathed box
cars. $3.50 drop bottom gondolaS. l,55o
single-deck stock cars. 500 automobile
cars. 500 fiat cars, 800 single deck 4o-ton
stock cars, 100 hopper coal cars, 20S oil
cars. 1850 gallons capacity. and ITO
eight wheeled cabooses. The inquiry TO-
iais z. 733. and IT is estimated will cost
about sl5 900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-31

Beckley, Raleigh County, "a, accord
ing to reports. authorized recently the
proposition issuing $4,000 8 per cent cou-
pom high school district construction and
equipment bonds. denomination $1,000
dated January l. 1919. and due January J.
1888 starting January !, 1923, optional
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-31
MINING.
STANDARD OIL SUBSIDIARIES

General buying was again in evidence
in STANDARD OIL stocks. Continental OIL
advanced from 1900 to 100 on small
transactions. Standard Of California SOLO
nm 70 1872 and good advances were record
ed In Galena Signal OIL Standard OF ind
lana, Standard OF Nebraska and Standard
NJ New Jersey. No news appeared except
a ruraor that Continental Oh would in
crease its capital from $4,000 10 S'oo"V'
.n.otnh h,, Glihert Elliott & Co. No. 81 Wall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-31

The Tonopah Extension Company has
cut new vein on the 4Oo-foot level. ter
feet wide, and will average about $40 O
ton.
In the West End Consolidated they are
drifting on a new vein on the 6co-foo'
level which is of low grade, with ar
occasional spot of high grade.
Reports from Tonopah state that nine
bars of silver bullion were shipped from
the MacNamara to the Shelby Company
last week. The shipment weighed So
pounds and has an estimated value of be-
tween $4,000 and $1,000. the exact amount
not having been determined as yet
There are reports OF an important
strike in the National Copper Company s
mine. Discovery was made In the drift
on a vein in the 1,SJO-foot level 300 feet
from the end of the tunnel, which is over
$500 feet long. The drift is in ore, and
there is reported TO have been opened two
inches of high grade copper. No assays
have been made but It is understood the
strike is the richest ever made in that
part of the Cnur d'Alene district.
The new Byte Central mill. which II
is reported, is receiving final adjustments
and will go into commission some time In
January, will operate TO capacity Of l26
tons a day. The mill will have an ulti-
mate capacity of 800 tons. the additional
units being installed without interfering
with operations. The mill is designed
upon new plan, the initial units being
adapted to treating the silver Gaping of
Butte. 1t is claimed that the mill will
save s. per cent of the money value of
the ore-a high recovery. The company
is estimated to have above 100000 tons
of gold-silver ores averaging from $ll TO
Sl2 a ton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-31
MINING
NEVADA QUOTATIONS.
ToNOPAHs.

FURNISHED daily BY Weir Bros & Co.. No %
Broad street,
December 30 1912.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-31

Lee. Higginson & Co. are Offering TO
investors $4,000 New York Central x
Hudson River Railroad Company's Bos-
ton g. Albany Az per cent equipment trust
gold bonds, due serially october !. 1915, TO
October /, 1927.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-31
ITEMS OF WALL STREET

Transactions for foreign account ycster-
day did not exceed 1900 shares. about
evenly divided between purchases ana
sales.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-31
E7{SK1IIK Bank

SIKH Avenue and Sinth street
The Trustees have declared a semi annual
dividend al the rate Of three and one-hslt
per cent por annum. which Will be credited
on all accounts entitled thereto on Decem-
Der 81. 1912.
Money deposited on or before jAA. 49,
will draw Interest from Jan. 1st.
Oprn Mondays and Saturdays to J.. VI.
w. v. Hudson, Treas. {. d. Bigeiow, Pres.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-31
BOND DOTS.

Louis B. Shay. village clerk OF Brock
port Monroe County, ~ Y. will receive
proposals until s p. m, January 10. 1918,
for $4,000 coupon waterworks construc-
ton bonds. due $1,000 annually on July 80.
from 1917 to 1871. inclusive. The bonds do
not exceed per cent interest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-31
FINANCIAL MEETINGS.
Ensptrs Uruat Unu1pastu
Main Office. y Brosdway;


New York, December 81 l9l2
Notice is hereby given that the annual meet
ing OF the stockholders OF Empire Trust Com
pany, for the election OF directors in the class
whose term OF office shall then expire. ard for
the APPOINTMENT OF the inspectors of election
for the ensuing year. and for the transaction
OF ouch other business as may be properly
brought before II. win be held in the directors
room, at the principal office OF the company
No AZ Broadway, on Wednesday. January 10,
1913 at II O'Clock In the forenoon.
Polls will be open from IL A. NJ. TO II NJ.
The books for the transfer Of stock Will be
closed from =. NJ on Tuesday. December y.
1919. until 10 A. NJ on Thursday. January 1S.
1913. MNRON j. BROWN secretary
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders OF New Netherland Bank OF New
York for the election OF Directors for the ensu-
ing year and for the transaction OF such other
business az may properly come before the
meeting will be held al the banking house OF
said association, Al Wes; Bath Street In the
City OF New York. on Tuesday. the lith day
OF January, 1913, at four o'clock y. IN. Polls
will be open from four p. m. To five D. m.
Dated, New York December 9th. 1912.
J. ADAMS BROWN. President.
CURTIS J. BEARD. Cashier.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-31

In the West End Consolidated they are
drifting on a new vein on the 6oO-foot
level which is of low grade, with an
occasional spot of high grade.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-31
PITTSBURGH STOCKS.
BALTIMORE STOCKS.

FURNISHED by Middendorf. Williams q Co, No.
81 pine street New York. and No. l2s East
German street, BaltimoreD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-31

FURNISHED by Charles d. Barney & Co. No. 25
Broad street, New York. and No. l22 South
ar street Philadephia)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-31
CURB ECHOES.

The Tonopah Extension Company has
cut a new vein on the 40o-foot level ten
feet wide, and will average about $40
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-31
THE PEOPLES BANK OF THIS CITY OF
NEW YORK

December 10th. 1912
The annual meeting OF the stockholders OF
this Bank for the election OF Directors for the
ensuing year and Inspectors Of Election. viii
be held at the Banking House Nos. 1888 and
ae5 Canal Street. on Tuesday, January II. 1919.
AZ ~ O'Clock noon The polls VIII be open
from II o clock noon TO y. NJ
WILLIAM MILNE. Cashier.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-31

The volume Of bank exchanges in the
Northwest. fair index Of the activity OF
general business. Is showing large in
crease. The total exchanges Of the clear
ing houses oil Minneapolis and ST. PAU
for November. exceeded S2O5,Jooovo' an III
crease OF from 20 to - per cent over last
year while I'm this city gains of only per
cent and Y per cent are shown.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-31

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
holders Of this Company for the election OF
Directors election of inspectors OF election. and
for the transaction OF such other business as
shall come before the meeting will be held nj
the Office OF the Company. 81 Liberty Street, In
the City OF New York. the Seventh day Of
January 1913 at u clock noon The polls
will remain open until 1890 o'clock =. M
THE FIDBIITY e. CASUALTY COMPANY
OF NEW YORK.
ROBERT j. HllsLAS. President.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-31
INDUST RIAL.

FURNISHED by Harry T. Thompson & Co,
No Is Broad street,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-31

Computing the profits upon the aver
age of all the capital In the hands OF the
hanks. treating capital and deposits
alike we have the following.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-31

A seat on the Philadelphia Stock Ex-
change has been sold TO g. 5. Carrigah
for $500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-31

The annual meeting OF the Colonial OIL
Company will be held at the Corporation
Trust Company. Jersey CITY, on January
H. Stockholders of record December ~
are entitled TO vote.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-31
PHILADELPHIA STOCKS.

.In,erest 10 he added.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-31

For the first Ave months Of the current
year the Minneapolis & St Louis RAN
road Company reports gross earnihs'
from operations Of 1870 7ie. an increase
Of sS7e. 100. The surplus net revenue Tor
these five months. after payment OF inter-
est. taxes and all charges, amounted TO
s36s, 90
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-31

Nicholas Biddle has been elected a d.
rector OF the United States Safe Deposit
Company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-17
Of Our MILLINERY Display We Are Immeasurably
 Proud

With pardonable pride and a justifiable consciousness we say now that it was very unusual display presented to your view on the Opening Days just past.
 From any view point 1t was of far reaching interest to women and young girls.
 First to greet the eye, the vast ness of the display, then notice ably, the new tints and colors, fin ally each hat INDIVIDUALIZED, it's distinctive style, it's aloofness from the commonplaceness of the rank and file of hats about town.
 Paris creations and their re- plicas, Loveman, Joseph & Loeb creations, a.display of unusual splendor replete with the news of millinery fashions.
 (Millinery, Ed Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-17
Washable ReeferS

Smart as can be and without making girls look boyish or boys look girlish, may be prop |erly worn by either. In either plain white or linen color, double breasted styles with sailor collar plain or trimmed, ages ? 1-2 to 10, from 300 to $50.
 New Straw Hats have taken their place in the cases revealing q variety of ne7v shapes and styles, including the Tyrolian--priced from E5Oc to 500. (Boys' Store, Main Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-17
The Boys Store Boasts of Washable Suits and ReeferS

1.-The little Suit and Hat you sent are so stylish, fit so beautifully and are selected in such good taste, that l want you to know how well pleased l am, y writes mother from a dis tant city, in appreciation of the selection made for her boy.
 Only in several of the country's largest stores could you find so comprehensive an as sortment, certain to elicit the approval of other mothers. Both Russian and Sailor styles in all sizes from to S. priced from 100 to 4.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-17
L6VGM6n Jos OSSG SSGDh
Snow Drift

WESSON'S SNOW DRIFT OIL AND SNOW DRIFT LARD have long enjoyed the approval of many Birmingham homes. To further establish it's supremacy with those who do not know the good uses to which 1t may be profitably put--a demonstration in our store this week.
 Dainty morsels prepared with Snow Drift Oil and Lard will be served without charge.
 Cozytorium, Main Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-17
Labor Saving
 Linens

The thrifty house troubles enough these days without the worry of continuous sewing will de- light in the ReadyM Made household Towels practically the same avsrage cost of the mate rial by the yard. Ready made Glass Towels of lin en crash, each 19c.
 Ready made Kitchen Towels of linen crash, extra wide, each 35c. Ready made Dish Towels of linen crash, each 15c.
 The Linen Store announces the arrival of many entirely new de- signs in table linens available now to housekeepers assembling their spring supplies.
 1I.incu storc Main FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-17
Preferred Shades

New colors that have been painted into the shoe fashions by footwear artists are Cinnamon Brown and Primrose Red. These are but to supplement the tans and browns and blacks in staple favor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-17
Fabrics and LeQthers

Satns,' travenetes and much n evidence and are being shown Russias Buck skins and Patent Leather Cafs.
 There ca are many novelty combinations such Tan llussa Saif win a-Champagne Cinnamon Brown Russia Boots with white washable buckskin Nu tuck Button Oxfords with white White Linen Boots with white cravenette tops unmetal Calf Boots with silk tops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-17
New PARASOLS

The new Parasols dis played on Opening Days were the subject of much favorable comment.
 Not only many styles for women and misses, but lit tie children have been nicely cared for.
 uParasols, Main Floor, FronD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-17
COT>T>ONS

The Cotton Goods Store is fairly abloom with the flower of the Cotton Goods Looms
 New bordered Voiles, picturesque floral borders, in daintiness of color and grace of design, almost an improvement on nature itself Pink, Blue, Lavender and Navy, 5 yards to make dress, per yard 39c.
 New Egyptian Tissues as soft as the rip pie of summer breeze, daintily woven in stripes and checks of neat elegance, per yard 25c.
 Printed Mulls, refreshing in their dainti- ness of design, stripes, dots and small fig ures 32 inches wide, per yard 15c.
 A Dress for q Dollar
 The smartest of Summer Dresses will be made of Chiffon Lisse, a sheer and dainty voie into which Is woven the neatest of stripes and checks. It takes about yards of this material to make dress. The yards are offered, Monday by way of introduction, for LOO. Cotton Goods, Main Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-17
COSSack Waists

Being tunic waist with short overskirt and very much in vogue at the present time
 The assortment of tunc waists here is very broad inde,l. Sometimes made entirely of lace and then again combined with embroidery. Some have dainty hand embroidered effects, some have little touches and ornaments of Irish crochet; all are conspicuous for their extreme laciness. Priced from 250 to 1250.
 (shrwaists, 2nd FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-17


 As q fitting accompa- niment 10 the elegance of our Evening Slip pers is q brilliant dis play of Fancy Buckles in silver, gold plated, gunmetals, cut steel and rhinesfOnes.
 (Shoe Store, Main Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-17
Prices ConsiStentlyLoW

Whether the price we ask is as low as 3.50 or as high as 100, you may be assured of getting value received Here shoes are what they seem and prices con sistent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-17
More Silks
 Better Silks, Cheaper Silks

Plgmy lots here 10 choose from that might b9 end a counter--for trolessly we can unfur yard after yard and bolt after bolt before admirng gazes
 A ne1v shipment of Chiffon Taf- fetas, plain and changeable in all the ne1v colors, 36 inches wide per yard 1.5O.
 Striped Chiffon Taffetas-Pekin and hairline stripes-pin checks, plain and changeable effects 27 inches wide per yard .1.25.
 Striped Silk Serges-in fairline stripes from one-hdlf 10 two inches wide-combinations of na7,y and green, navy and white, biock-dnd White-36 in. wide per yard 1.25.
 tsiIk Store, Main FIoofs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-17
The Service You Get

We do not fit you better be- cause of our superior knowledge of how to fit, for other stores are equally fortunate. But--they haven't the stock. We do not force a misfitted shoe on you it isn't necessary-we carry sizes and widths sufficient. All sizes from 1 to S-widths from AAA to FEE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-17
The Readiness of THE RUG STORE

- N AN V NI O 3 >< -
 Moving vans are com- mencing to spot the streets. Rental agents are ire quently appearing i'll print. The household broom be- gins spring activities in the home.
 The Rug Store is ready with new Rag Rugs in all sizes and colors. Crex Rugs, have come to do their summer duty in all sizes up to 12x15, includ- ing Browns, Greens and Blues.
 From the land of the Mikado-our own import ation of New Osaka Rugs in novel designs and sizes up to 9x12.
 The very latest in four grades of Wilton Rugs in all sizes sand special sizes to order on short no- tice.
 Body Brussels Rugs and Administer Rugs, in all sizes. Plain colors and Ori- ental designs.
 Hand Tufted Rugs, made in France to our spe- cial order, in any design, color, shade, size or shape.
 Ex-Governor, Joseph s Loeb Department o1 Interior Decoration Is ore pa re d 10 submi1 deos and designs for furnishing and outfit ing the home complete T R ugs, Upholstery, Curtains, Furniture and Decorating, and for submitting estimates of ;ost. See the Rooms on the Sd floor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-17
A Dress for q Dollar
A Silk SeQsOn--
 Surely

Many silk dealers are caught with short stocks. Silk mills are unable to meet de- mands. Silks are favored of all fabrics this Silk Store is prepared.
 Thousands and thousands of yards have bee into stock this week. Demands that pated months and the standard silk Store m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-17
L0vCMdH JoscDhSLOcb
10 Weeks 10 Wear ot Home and Then 10 Trip Away h. New Spring Suits for Women
 and Misses

And taken all in all you have. the privilege of choosing from a most distinguished gathering of tailored garments There are plain tailored suits, novelty suits that repeat the beauty of foreign models. and sem-tailored effects that will appeal to women who like just touch of dressiness. Styles. myriad of beautiful effects shown by new treatment of front back, revers and cuffs of suit coats-with as many notes of newness to be viewed on the skirts Materials! Whpcords, bengaine cloths, two tone cloths, diag ona serges, French serges, Bedford cords, new firmly woven suitings, changeable taffetas and many others-far too many, in fact, to have jus tice done by mere word paintings.
 Price. Which after all sets the seal of value. So we have endeavored to make our display prac- tical well beautiful. We demonstrate our ability to become economists for you, and in our showing of suits between 1000 and 75.00- at these two extremes and every price between7-our values are surprisingly good
 Here if you will analyze the display, you will find that we have ably solved the problem of the outer garment requirements of women, misses and girls of all ages.
 But finally you must see the garments-and we want you to feel a very cordial welcome to do so.
 (Women's Garments, End FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-17
TORCHON LACES
 soc. Dozen

In time for Monday Sales 300 dozen real linen Torchon Laces edges in } to inch widths. Recom- mended for trimming children's Dresses, for under wear and for art trimming. Worth 10c to 20c yard
 (Laces Main Floor)