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Greene County herald., 1913-03-14
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EA 49,
Conducted by the National womans
Christian Temperance Union.)
FOR GREATEST GOOD OF ALL
Cry for Personal Liberty Must Be Met
by Awakening to Necessity of
Protective Laws.

Cant | do as / please with my
own?'' cry the shouters for personal
liberty"
Let US see how far one can go. The
state sets up standard of protec-
ton for the public against the indi-
vidual. II you offer milk for sale In
our cities it must be from tested cows,
kept in clean, we'll lighted tieups, and
MIXED into clean utensils. Surely no
man can do as he pleases with his
COWS. The state owns the waters in
our lakes and streams, and says to
you, THAT trout brook emptying into
the lake is closed" and though you
own the land on both sides, and un-
derneath, you cannot fish in that
stream. The state suspects you have
an animal afflicted with some con-
tagious disease, and officials come and
test, remove and destroy, and you are
powerless. The law fOrbids splitting
upon the sidewalk, erecting a building
to be used for any business which is
detriment to public health or COM
fort
These are but hints at the restrain
ing influence of law, made necessary
for the public good, and suggests the
truth of the statement that personal
liberty Is alone to be found in living
under restraint. II this seems para
doxical, it is nevertheless true. The
town or city holds that the rights of
all are of greater Importance than
those of any individual. The state
strengthens itself when it assumes
control. in all ways, for the best good
of the greater number.
The cry for personal liberty raised
by the champions of the saloon must
be met by the awakening to the neces-
sity of law and its protective power.
Property and life are not safe where
personal liberty lifts it's distorted
form. II we yield today to the cry
for personal liberty we fetter the COM
ing generation. The greatest incen-
tive in the campaign for law and or
der should be the upturned faces of
the boys and girls. Our highest duty
is to open the door for them to realize
the most that is possible in future
years. Portland (Me) Press.
Greene County herald., 1913-03-14

was made to be eaten and not to be
drank
To be thrashed in the barn. not soaked in
tank.
come as blessing when put through
a mill;
AS blight and curse when run through
a still
Make me up into loaves, and your chill
dren are fed.
But il into drink. I'll starve them instead.
In bread I'm a servant. the eater shall
rule;
In drink am master. the drinler fool
Greene County herald., 1913-03-14

Perhaps the best proof that the
temperance cause is progressing is the
fact that the statesmen of the great
nations of the world now regard the
liquor problem as great world prob.
lem. To solve that problem they have
organized the International Alcoholic
congress. This congress meets bien-
nially. 1t is attended by eminent med.
ical specialists as well as by states
men. Our own nation is officially rep
resented at this congress.
Greene County herald., 1913-03-14

If 1t Is worth while for a rich man
to pay all the expenses Of an anthro-
biological expedition. and for great
university to equip with trained men
led By one OF the greatest authorities
of the day upon the subject, then sure
~ 1t is worthy undertaking for rich
men to create foundation for the
study Of the alcohol problem that has
such bearing upon the moral well-be-
Ing OF the whole people. Economic
and Mnral Aspect Of. the Liquor Busi-
aess. by}Robert Basnall. Ph. D. DID,
Greene County herald., 1913-03-14

Sheppard, w. s.; Stira<s, johns
Stanford, A. NJ; Strinefeliow, Lees
Turner, Bob; Thornton, Bob;
Williams, L. NJ. Wade, John.
Greene County herald., 1913-03-14
State of Mississippi,


JOtEtt u -fIISsIs9IPPlf
Greene County.
Before me, S. Il. Mckay, Chancery
Clerk in and for said county, personally
appeared j. F. Green, Sheriff and Tax
Collector in and for said county of
Greene and State of Mississippi, who
makes oath that the foregoing is true
and correct list of all poll tax payers Of
Greene county that were delinquent Feb
ruary 1st, 1913.
J. F. GREEN,
Sheriff and Tax Collector.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 18th day of February, A. d. 1913.
S. r. MKAY, Chancery Clerk.
Greene County herald., 1913-03-14


Stanford, A. NJ; Strinefeliow, Lees
Turner, Bob; Thornton, Bob;
Williams, L. NJ. Wade, John.
DISTRICT NO. 6.
Adams, Joe; Anderson, Sam;
Anderson, Chas.; Anderson, BoydI
Amos, Lige; Albriston, Steve;
Byrd, J . p; Byrd, Henry;
Bradley, G.. G.; Bradley, 0. G.;
Brewer, j. f.. Borns, c.. W.;
Beech, Peter L.; Bricc, F. c.;
Bolton, John; Belmer, Lee;
Bridges, John; Brown, Will;
Burton, c. H.; Backstrom, w. H.,
Brannan, 1. L. Brannan, b. H.;
Black, w j.; Bexley, Earl;
Byrd, N. B.; Byrd, G. H.;
Boochee, Will; Blake, j. NJ;
Black, r. E.; Breland, Jim;
Byrd, J. NJ;
Cudabec, r. e. +; Cress, viii;
Collins, Henry; Carpenter. B. S.;
Chisholm, j. f.; Cochran, John W.,
Cowart, Randle b.; Chambers, John,
Dantzler, Henry; Deshazo, B. NJ;
Duloek, Tom; Dantzler, Mac;
Everette, jeff; Elliott, John;
Evans, Oscar; Ellis, Fate;
Freeman, L. c.; Freeman, 4. LII
Firth, Gus; Faver, A. L.;
Farley, Will; Farley, Tom;
Green, p. E.; George, NJ. t.;
Cattle, George; Gensler, J. E.;
Golf, Bill;
Hillman, d. A.; Hillman, ]. c., Jr.;
Holder, g. c.; Harrison, f. c.;
Ham, S. E.; Hillman, Levi H.;
Hillman, G. p; Henry, Cleamon;
fairfield, Sam; Hartfeld, Manuel;
fairfield, Bill; fairfield, j. L.;
fairfield, Geo.; Huggar, Abe;
Hunter, Will; Herin, W. A.;
Hyatt, Will; Hyatt, Sam;
Hampton, Dave; Henderson, Wm.;
fairfield, Reubin; fairfield, QuitmanB
fairfield, Albert;
Ikerd, Fred;
johnson, Willis; johnson, EIon;
Johnson, J. L.;
Kittreli, S. E.; Kittrell, Abb;
Key, Tom; Kennedy, Tom;
Lambert, Bill; Lewis, Matthew;
Levi, Lucius; Lindsey, Chas.;
Lovelace, Geo. A.;
Mills, D. c.; Moody, E. c.;
Moody, J. X; Matthews, Ruff;
Mullins, w. c.; Martin, J. W.;
Moody, Albert; Morgan, Jack;
Mccoy, Foster; McIain, w. A.;
Mcleod, John; Mckenzie, Joe;
Mckenzie, Jim;
Oliver, Henry;
O'Neal, Robert;
Pipkins, r. p; Perry, w. E.;
Prentice, James L.; Porter, ]. D.,
Pipkins, Chas.; Piper, ri. W.;
Patton, Columbus; Pennie, Henry,
Roberts, Isaiah; Roberts, Dan, Sr.;
Robinson, Aaron;
Smith, r. c.; Smith, NJ. c.;
Skinner, jim; Sampson, G.. s.;
splllman, w. NJ; Stringer, w. CO.
Slay, I. n; Slay, F. L.;
Turner, W. s.; Turner, Luther X;
Thompson, Fred; Turner, Matthew:
Tolbert, John; Trammel, L.;
Turner, 1. l.; Turner, Pete;
Vaughn, Allen;
Wheeler, Annie;
Young, Chas.
Greene County herald., 1913-03-14
IN DISTRICT NO. !.

Bradley, Benz; Brewer, j. h.;
Brannan, E. c.; Boney, Josh;
Buckalew, j. j.;
Campbell, D. T.; Cooper, Fl. P;
Cook, Will; Collins, Skipy;
Carlysle, Chas; Crum, Frank;
Carget, Richard;
Denmark, j. j.; Dubose, Horace;
Daniels, Horace; Daniels, Lorenzo;
Daniels, John; Dantzler, Jim;
Dumas, Geo.;
Ellis, Bob;
Gum, Ernest; Gray, Joe;
Gray, John; Gardner, c. A;
Gardner, j. W.; Gillison, H. g.;
Howard, r. T.; Hathorn, Geo.;
Hudson, Tom; Hudson, Emanuel;
Hudson, John; Higgins, w. D.;
higgins, A. A.; Holland, w. S.;
Hinton, Orange; Hunter, Chas.;
Hyatt, Dan; HilIman, n. g.;
HilIman, S. b.; Harvelle, n. S.;
Hatchet, Peter; Hays, Ben;
jackson, C. S.. Jackson, Will;
Jordon, Nath; Jordon, Sherman;
Jonn, Kid; johnson, W. l.;
Jones, S. j.;
Kirsey, Simon;
Lott, L. A.;
Lott, Melton; Loper, f. D.;
Morzette, jim; Miller, D. N;
Morris, S. L.; Montgomery, Cane;
Morgan, Arch; Mizell, Albert;
McInnis, H. E.; McInnis, G. c.;
McMillon, jim; Mcneil, W NJ;
Mcleod, r.; Mcleod, NJ;
McInnis, W. s.; McInnis, E D.;
McInnis, w. d.;
Nunday, John; Neely, j. H.;
Orange, II. N;
Peaster, L. p; Packer, Norman;
Perkins, G.. E.; Pierce, II. p;
Parker, S. NJ; Price, Tom;
Phelps, Stephen; Powell, John;
Powe, Arthur; Rainwaters, Chas.;
Rainwaters, Henry; Rudolph, Enoch;
Rainwaters, Allen; Reese, John;
Rockwell, w. A.; Rhodes, Alleni
Smith, Martin; Smith, Joe;
Shorn, J. H.; Spears, j. H.;
Stocks, Sam; Strong, Len;
Sumlin, S. B.;
Tribbett, Jack; Turner, r. c.;
Turner, Nathan (Coll;
Warren, Hubbard; Watkins, Willis;
Watkins, Joe; Wiley, jim;
Washington, Cary; Washington,
Henry;
williams, Henry tCol); Watson, Will;
Valley, Ed; Wallace, A. F.;
Wexford, w. E.;
Young, Harry; Yates, Henry.
DISTRICT NO. 2.
Burley, Edmond; Brown, Alonzo;
Banks, Erasmus; Banks, Tom;
Bolton, Frank;
carson, Calvin;
Daniels, Joe; Daniels, WilIies
Dillistone, CecIl;
Ezeli, Elbert L.;
Frank, John; Farley, Twiner;
Farley, Warner;
Hunter, Frank; Heathcock, E..
Hoimon, w. w; Hare, Alfred;
Hays, James; Hays, John;
Halter, Willis;
jackson, J. P; Jenkins, Bill;
Jones, John;
Lewis, n. r.; Lankford, Albert,
Loper, Colmon; Lane, j. W.;
Loper, Ellis; Lotion, w. F.;
Lunt, Samuel; Lowder, r. W.;
Leggitt, Will;
Moore, Curtis; Moore, Callie;
Minis, Arthur; Minis, Fred;
McCann, Sam; McCann, Will;
Mcdonald, Hyram; McRae, Sylvester
Noteworthy, j. T., Sr; Nelson, Jim;
Pierce, Jerry; Pierce, Ollie;
Perry, J. W.; Packer, Link;
Richardson, Lee; Rederick, w. RI
Reynolds, JAS;
Shupe, II. N; Smith, Will;
Smith, Tom;
Taylor, Sterlin; Taylor, Tom;
Winborn, L. w; Williams, I. j.;
Williams, Y. L.; Williams, I. L.;
Wiiams, A. c.; White, Monroe;
Walker, L. w.
DIcTRICT NO. 8. [
Brewer, D. S.; Brewer, John L.;
Clark, Sam;
usunnan, G. N; Dunnan, G. T.;
Diamond, Dr. w. W.;
Hinton, Orange; Harrison, w. D.;
Meadows, II. A.;
McLain, N. E.;
Pierce. Oscar; Pierce, Bud;
Greene County herald., 1913-03-14
Delinquent Poll Tax List

List o. poll tax payers delinquent
February 1st, 1913, in Greene County,
Mississippi.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-24
COTTON EXCHANGE REPORT
Amount Of Spot Business Handled in Year Ended April 30
55l, Il Bales--Work Of Classification
Committee Explained.

The forty-thrd annual report of the
New York Cotton Exchange for the year
ended April 20 shows that the amount
OF spot cotton handled in the fiscal year
was ISL III bales. Special mention is
made Of the work of the different com
mittees through which the business OF
the exchange is directed The work Of
the classification committee. which has
been i'm charge Of cotton grading tests, IS
thus referred to-
The low grade crop Of l906-'0T, and the
carry over Of these low grades to the
season of l9o7-'Cs. prompted your COM
mittee. appointed at that time. to ascer-
tain the real spinning value Of these 10"
grades Tests were made by your com
mittee privately in one Of the large New
England mills, and the results obtained
determined the committee 10 have more
detailed tests made 10y two Of the leading
textile schools Of this country The re-
suits Of these tests have been illuminat-
ing. and various spinncrs have expressed
their surprise at the good quality OF the
warn made from the good ordinary cotton.
and have stated that this exhibition has
caused them TO use such low grades
which in the past they were AFRAID I"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-24
THE CROP MARKETS
Wheat Declines; Corn, Oats and
Coffee Close Higher.

Wheat prices, under a fairly active
trade. held at higher level most Of the
day yesterday, but profit taking and poor
spot demand weakened the market in the
late trading, there was a break In prices
due mainly TO generally favorable crop
conditions. and the close was at partly
ssc lover. Corn also held firm most OF
the day. with elevator interests heavy
buyers. but with wheat sagged of in the
late trading. The drop, however, was not
sufficient 10 wipe out all the gain, the
close showing an advance for the day or
LM~c. There was considerable excite
ment i'm the oats market and at one time
prices showed gain Of more than cent
a bushel. but later there was dispose
ton to take profits. and prices eased on
to net gain of isQ2sc.
The buying side of the coffee market
seemed d little more confident IN yester-
DAYS trading. owing probably to rather
bulllsh report from a Santos financial
agency regarding crop prospects Al
though there was a lack Of outside buy
ing the market responded readily 10 the
bullish news, but It was noted that Bra
lillian markets were quiet and weak. The
net gain was 10 10 points.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-24
THE COTTON MARKET
Loses Part Of Thursdays Gain,
Closing Lower.

There was enough realizing and bear
pressure in the cotton market yesterday
to offset Thursdays gain. and the market
closed at a net loss for the day OF TO .
points. Houses with New Orleans connec-
tons were heavy buyers during the MORN
ing. foreign houses bought new months,
and Liverpool was a seller OF july IL
was rumored that some Memphis buying
was based on a bullish report from the
National Ginners' Association, which said
that the condition OF the crop was 1913
per cent compared with 1913 per cent last
year and tire official tenyear June aver
age OF 70 8 per cent The report was also
credited with giving an increased acre
age OF per cent. The weekend rgures
were regarded as somewhat bearish.
Southern spot markets We're lac higher
to l-l6c lower. but the local market held
quiet at l2loc for midding upland: no
sales: delivered on contract, 6l5 bales.
Local contract prices:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-24

put in their goods Your committee be-
lieyes that tine cotton producers of the
South will be very greatly benefited In
the future thereby
To what extent the Cotton Exchange
authorities have had the producing inter
csts in view is shown by the position
taken on classification of grades Refer
ring 10 the efforts OF the president, George
W. Neville. Il says:
Your president has been diligent in his
endesvors 10 have the United States gov
eminent standard classification Of cotton
supplemented by the additional standard
Of upland cotton. I'm order that the stand
ardization of grades should conform TO
the long Established custom Of the cotton
trade: also for tho Standardization Of
tinges and stains. and that the standard
ization he enlarged so as 10 include grades
below the present United States govern
ment standard Of good ordinary. so that
every spinable grade raised by the South
ern cotton producers could find a ready
market. when weather conditions were
such that a very large part Of their pro-
duction was OF this quality
Tho exchange has i32 members. having
added thirty-three In the year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-24
uoIAssFS AND sYRIPS

quiet trade IN mOlasses and prices we're
steady and unchanged. cyrups were in mod
crate demand and steady
NAVAL STORES-Turpentine was little
steadier. although prices we're unchanged.
Rosn was quiet and tar dull and IN
changed.
OILs-Linseed oil was unchanged. Refined
petroleum steady az recent prices.
RICE-Trading was quiet but prices were
steady. with mills holding firm.
SJGAR-Rehned inactive but Arm and I'M
changed. with four refners asking 2oc for
fine Rranulated and the Federal still quot
ing l5c, guaranteed delivery within four
teen DAYS In raw there appears to he a
little discrimination against Porto Ricos.
possibly due 10 the fact that an early change
is expected in me tariff although purchases
are being made on the basis of a guarantee
against loss on duty within thirty days after
GELS OF Cubas 20 the American az l5-lGc,
cost and freight. basis 96 test centrifugal:
and a sale was reported ~ 1000 bags Of
Porto Ricos a1oat. az the old price ~ 3. PC.
although later sales were reported OF about
900 bags OF Porto Ricos at 321c Prices
were quoted at 3.2J 3.3Oc for centrifugal,
9G test: . 7j6 . soc for muscovado. and , :"
n . SOC for molasseS In London. beet sugar
was Gull and lower, the early cable quoting
MAY and June at 9s I I'D. and August at
qs AID while on the curb May and June
were quoted 9s Id. and Angus "a 4Ad.
Willett a GRAY. Total stock o. Europe ana
America. 1921 600 tons against o.6ls.55i last
year al the same uneven dates. The increase
or stock Is ! .l0i 80 tons. against an increase
OF 1917 $50 last week. Total stocks ana
anoats together show visible supply OF
, 1852. 0s0 tons. against . .s04j51 last year
or an increase Of l.1j7,j29 tons"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-24
CASH QUOTATIONS.
GENERAL MARKET REPoh''

AnM OTks Ma 30 lNtN.
,p,tS UUrAT-There was faFly a..
60, -. ana a generally higher range "
,,rircs until near the close. when tne hse' ~ -
soiI on under profit taking and poor sP os ~
-,snd both for domestic and eNtoit ae-o,.o,
-, ,o,,ors ADVANCE Was lost, and the maiAe'
rios'd pertlv A. net lower. 1rop usNs 'S,
courted for good deal OF inc cary ~ ,ro,,
,s tbsre was a renewal NJ bulllsh rePy.ts
L-,,.,s which attracted outside buying -
ctber 1usrters Of the belt reported u. i,,
conditions. however the H@ue sSo ma-ket
pressed than on Thursday. anu VI" t,,',mg I'M
,lelded somewhat readily 20 p!ont an -
a., enai hour Markets abroad huoS"UI 20,
moderate changes. Liverpool oelns sH p'S,ncsf
o.. Paris &c higher. Berlin e iV"e', 10 /
unchanged and Antwerp - l"Wrl. 20.
Northern Duluth in the local ulaBS ,urfb.-
ed a, 81 or o > aaoat CORN 1870 Nv,
strong bu'ing movement adfah.tl ~, 49,. q,
hieh levels but after holding hrhi ~ "oe,set
49,. net advance the market hnally. eus..
oT 800 with other markets. closing ~ = ~
btpher Elevator interests were ldl . - -
and there was further talA 41S o,,r,r offerings
ing late IN many sections. ,uY' ~ de r,lcb
1or,lnued liberal but have not yer uaus M" 49,.
impression on the NOV ement, bAk9. NUATs~
ouofed &c. nominal, aUVat ,,N I'D
TTnfro ,,ss a renewal OF excited trading anu
sham advances Of over lc a busne. on J,'s ia
crop accounts from many parts OF VI. lii lou,
a belief that the goFernin1,n, iit,Ie easier
a low condition hgure. Although a ~, st,e he
An tho late Afternoon under pFonl 'aS."s' "a
market closed i.nAc net nlsne, ,bItc
white oats we're quoted al 80 ordnary
rlirped white. E5Q45i3c. tsncy clipped MI
49, ali elevator EYE-Easy. y.
ern. So. Nov York export, Is, cdcI,pr
FIRM mailing C0G70c. Buhai9; ieeni .t1
80, oroinai ? o New York NnHat IN
,ludjnc hour exports for the M--e6, h,,,hois
20 Br1dsreets. aggregate -, o9o et9 lac,
80 .,nc. Iulv l. 2il.3a3. go bushels agalnss
iap 800 2a3 last year Corr ,Npe-Is 80, ,o' 81,
week 1905 s04 bushels. 4gainst iW'1'' rs 40
and ~. 2i1 last year. since july -
gcainsf ~ $50 so last season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-24
ITEMS Of WALL STREET CALLS SCOND|TONGOOD
London was a seller Of about 90"
shares I'm this market Yesterday.

London was a seller Of about 90"
shares in this market Yesterday.
Dividends have been declared as fol-
lows:
Lawrence Manufacturing compsny. senh-"n J,
nual Of per cent. payable juno 10
record May %. ,.........,. .o,oi
annual OF 9 per cent. payable june ~ ~
northern ohio traction and Light company T.
regular quarterl, OF IL per cent on common
Northern Pipe Line semi annual Of 50, pay
able July 10 stock ~ record Juno j." . ,
Tennessee Copper Company. quarterly OF +,
per cent. payable June 90 70 stcck OF reco''
virsins Railvsy AMI Power Comrsny sem. en- .
Jul, 10 stock of record June ~
Columbus Gas ard Fuel COMPANY. regULa I
quarterly Of - per cent on preferred paysole
july 70 stock 81 record juno -.
fooEe l'rotners. Ltd. reenlG, qua'tcrN ~
"a. pc. cent on preferred. payable June II TO
stock Of record MAY 81
Baldwin Locomotive Works. regular semi
annual ~ I per cent on common and ~ per
cent on preferred. both PAYABLE July 70 stock
Of record J1nc -
II. II Duden and Joseph J. Green have
been elected members Of the Consolidated
Exchange.
The Chicago. Rock Island & Pacific
Railway COMPANY has sold $4,000 per
cent ton-year equipment notes TO Brown
Bros & Co and White. Weld & co. The
notes are payable in annual instruments
and interest payments semi-annually.
q. z. Fuller has sold his membership in
the Cotton Exchange 20 J. G. Ionsdaie
L. b 81
Application has been made TO tho stock
Exchange to list SOToCoo Montgomery
Ward & 90. preferred stock.
At the orCa nization meeting of directors
Of the United States Rubber Company
Lester Leland. second vcc-president. was
elected vice president. ". @. Parsons
treasurer. and =. J. Hawthorne assistant
treasurer. succeeding Mr. Parsons Homer
J.. Sawyer was elected general manager
Of the footwear business and Elisha ,.
Williams general manager Of the tire
mechanical and miscellaneous BUSINESS
Raymond r Price was made general
manager Of the development department
President Mollcn Of the New Haven
road said Yesterday that OF The s o'OooO
additional Boston q Maine notes. just
purchased by J. T. Morgan q Co. $4,000
will be used for payment Of notes for ad-
vances due June and the remainder Tor
i'm provements which are now under wa.
The recent financing, he said. has proVld-
cd for all New Haven's requirements until
February ?. 1911
The gain in cash by the New YORK
banks In the last year is estimated al
&. OCo. Of the S9.0s5.c0 sent To the in
terror 4S5SO00 was for national bank
notes sent to Washington for redemption
Gold exports were 10000 in bars 10
Paris The gain from the interior vas
tl0.79a.0Q1
j. Kennedy. Stanley T.. Mclean ". :.
Snkworth and F. Maternr j., members OF
the Cotton Exchange. have been suspend
cd for one week for sky!arkins on the
floor Of the exchange.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-24
Statement by President of Cali
fOrnia Petroleum Corporation.

Z. l.. Dohony. president Of the Cali
fornia Petroleum Corporation, made a
statement yesterday regarding its hnan-
citl condition. i'm view, he said. OF the
many inquiries that have been made he
cause OF unfounded rumors. The state
ment which caused a rise I'm the pre-
ferrcd stock Of p. points. is as follows:
net earnings for the quarter ended
March 81. 1918. after all expenses, but
before allowing for depreciation were
,5o5l@. as compared with s527.si5 FOR the
three months ended December 81. 1912.
After allowing dividends at the rate Of :
per cent on the preferred. the balance OF
earnings is equivalent TO a rate OF APP
proxiinately SIS per cent on the common
stock
The physical condition Of the prop
critics is excellent and the daily average
production Of the wells since last autumn
has shown continual increase. The
balance sheet OF the company and its
subsidiaries on March 81. 1913. showed cur
rem; assets aggrogating $l.37s.5H and cur
rent liabilities of Sl5Ls'9 The current
assets are made up of oil on hand at
the market price. supplies. bills and ac-
counts receivable and cash.
The earnings as published az the time
Of the formation OF the company and In
the annual report were certified 20 by
Price. Naterhouse & co.
THE mana gement sees no reason 10
modify the opinion expressed In the an
nual report Of the company that the earn
ines applicable TO dividends and dcprecia-
ton fcr the year ending December 81, 1913
viii bc IN excess Of s.. 10000
THE directors are scheduled 10 meet
carly In June when ~ Is expected that
the resulur dividend will be declared on
IN, preferred and the dividend continued
~ the nrcscnt rate ON the common stock