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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-28
GAS co. MAKES REPORT
Consolidated S Gross Earnings
for 1912 Were $8,005.124.

The Consolidated Gas Company made
public its statement of earnings for the
year ended December 81. 1872. yesterday.
Total gas earnings amounted 10 t2,6.9, lSs,
a falling off Of s3eS, 10 from the previous
year. The company's other income, which
is derived largely from ownership OF
stock in the New York Edison Company.
totalled 1910 936, so that the years gross
income, aggregating 500 l24, showed A
decrease OF only Sll.l57. Interest charges
came 10 s419, 435. SO that the balance for
dividends was s7.j2J.6Ss, loss OF S26,l5S
Dividends Of per cent on the company's
sS. $1,000 called for @J,93s,oSs, leaving the
years surplus at sl,536699 a decrease Of
s2J,1eS
The report calls attention to the diff
Guilty during the early months OF the
year arising from clearing frozen sur
faces and house pipes, which proved
costly TO the COMPANY. There also was
an increase in the price Of materials, etc.
used during the year. so that the addi-
tionsl cost of gas distribution az result
OF these two clements amounted to APP
proximately SOS, 900. The modified electric
rate ScncdOlcS "nlcn were put into OpeT-
alton on July l, 1911. by the New York
Edison and United Electric Light and
Power companies resulted In reduction
Of gross electric revenue during the year
ended July /, 1912. OF N2os,7a.
During the year the gas companies in
stalled Ss.3Ss.00o gas appliances, including
as lineal feet of hotel gas ranges Dur
ing the year tw enty-one-year agreement
was made with the Third Avenue Rail-
way Company under which the New York
Edison Company undertakes to operate
the Kingsbridge power house and sup
ply current 10 meet the entire require
ments Of the Third Avenue Railway sys-
tenn Municipal street lamps on the lines
of the Consolidated Gas and its affiliated
gas and electric companies on December
81 last consisted of 2i.1js incandoscent
lamps l22 open flame lamps. l0,il9 electric
are lamps and ll,+3l electric incandesccnt
Temps. making a total OF 1870 street
lamps Total number Of gas meters in
Use was S5.0l7 and electric meters 22l, PSI
NAMES were IS. a2s. 23G. 2o6 cubic feet, an In.
crease over the previous year Of $50 per
cent
There was expended during the year for
additions and betterments of the produc.
ing and distributing plants Of the various
gas and electric companies si2.5T .9S3. Re-
pairs for the year amounted 10 81, 401, 0ol
and renewals $2.7do.Ssi making a total of
s., i0So45.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-28
QUITS CHAIR AT WESLEYAN

Middletown. Conn. Jan. 21.-Professor
willard G. Fisher. who has had the chair
OF economies and social science at Wes-
Ieyan University for number of years
announced his resignation this after
noon. The resignation was offered 10
President William Arnold Shanklin. but
the latter. under the corporation rules,
could not accept il. but he relieved Pro-
fessor Fisher Of his duties. The board
OF trustees will act upon the resisna-
ton. -
Professor Fisher said he did not care
To make any statement AT this time. nc
IL "A Cornell graduate and before coming
80 Wesleyan was an Instructor at Brown
University.
Legislature az an advocate Of working
mons CONDENSATION and employers, Ia
bility laws He has also advocated more
liberal Sunday laws lin Connecticut and
In recent speech al Hartford farorins
A wide open" Sunday caused consider
able comment. Professor Fisher was
twice elected Mayor Of Middletown.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-28
POLICE HERO SAVES 8 AT FIRE
Clicked by Smoke with Face and Hands Burned ne
Carries Two Mothers and -Four Children Down
Tenement House Stairs.

-year-old boy over the :dliiDs, man
ran up and waved his hand to her as the
fire apparatus changed down the stree''
Captain Frank rushed up.
Don't! Don't. I'm coming he shouted
lie took off his Uniform coat and, ~
spite of the dense smoke. finally won nla
way to Mrs Simon. He helped her down
the fire escape with i"r children, aHd
hremcn coming up their ladders TOOK
hold of her just as she tainted.
The smoke was getting thicker. but
Captain Frank had heard another womaN
scream, and he went back up the hre
escape TO the fourth floor where he fonnd
Mrs. Rosa Chartens. with her children
Bessie. fourteen years old. and Pauline,
six. The police captain was gasping LOT
breath when he gained the woman's side'
but somehow he got the whole iainl!y
down TO the last landing OF the IRE cS-
cape. tie was exhausted, and his race
and hands had been slightly burned. Tn'
women and children. as we'll as the police
man. had suffered from inhaling smoke
and were treated by an ambulance sur
geon. The fire did $500 damage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-28
TYPHOID CLAIMS ONLY TWO

Only two Of the l.tSl deaths reported
last week resulted from typhoid fever.
This was said at the Department OF
Health Yesterday 10 bc an extraordinar-
lily low proportion. and one not touched
for many years. Notwithstanding the I'M
favorable weather. there was decrease
Of forty-two in the number OF deaths
from acute respiratory diseases COM
pared with the same week in 1912
Last weeks death rate was 1919 n
thousand. compared with I5.U for the
same week In 1912. There were 1863 fewer
deaths than in the corresponding week
last year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-28
BILLY WATSON AT COLUMBIA
Aided By Girls from Happyland'
Provides Snappy Show.

Billy watson, the Flying Dutchmsn,"
and his group Of Girls from Happy
land" drew crowded house at the CO.
lumbia last evening. and with two
sketches. The Beauty Doctor" and THE
Flying Dutchman." kept up the rcputa-
ton he and his players have established.
The show was bright, snappy. bcsUti-
fully costumed and full OF life. and Wat
sons funny back-action slide brought It's
Usual amount of laughter. Nellie Watson
had Lolita Class" Luella Temple was
Daisy liidder." Carol Schroeder WAS o
seemingly ferocious and bloodthirsty
Spanish sehorita. and they were efficient
aids 10 Billy" Frank Harcourt ana
James Lake In providing an evening
amusement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-28
CALL WEST POINTER THIEF
Lieut.. Weir, Elk Football Star,
Held for Stealing Dresses.

nv Te.'gTaph 20 Two ITou0"I
Sheridan, Wvo.. Jan. 2i.--Lieutenant j.
l.. Weir, OF the 18th Infantry, stationed
at Fort Mckenzie. has been arrested
charged with stealing dresses from Cap
tain J. 5. Cecil.
The thefts are alleged 10 have been
committed in the absence from the post Of
Captain and Mrs Cecil During that time
Lieutenant Weir and his wife occupied
the Cecil quarters.
Lieutenant Weir was captain OF tho
West Point football team in 1910. Captain
Cecil is at preseu, in Washington 20
receive medal o. honor for bravery in
the Philippines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-28
BUSINESS TROUBLES.

The following petitions In bankruptcy we're
filed in the United states District court yes
terday
LEON MELTZ. nstsment dealer. OF No.
1852 Wilkins avenue, The Bronx, involuntary.
ABRAHAM ROSENBAUM instalment ped
Ter. OF No. 1871 Madison street, Involuntary.
Assets. $1,000 in stock and accounts.
HENRY G.. HARRINGTON. carpenter. OF
YonkcIs, ,oluntlry Liabilities s: Us; assets,
Sl.02J.
HARRIS GOLDBERG. boarding house man
ager at kiamesha. sullivan County y. Y,
voluntary. Liabilities, ESQ; no assets
GAETANO MEROLA, a musician. OF No.
los West SD ST., voluntary. Liabilities.
81 40. assets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-28
"BUFFALop JONES LECTURES.

"I.assoing Wild Animals in Africa
was the subject of an illustrated lecture
given by Colonel Buffalo Jones las,
night at Carnegie Hall. The lecture
which embraced descriptions OF the
speakers hunting expeditions in this
country in the early days as well as In
Africa. was accompanied ny moving pict-
ures of some OF the exploits narrated
Colonel Jones will repeat his adventures
tomorrow afternoon and eyenineNat the
same place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-28

Washington, Jan. 27.-Attorney General
Wickersham issued a statement to-nigh'
explaining that he had withheld service
Of the warrants for the arrest OF John ~
Archbold,W. c. Teagle and III. {. FogleT'
jr.. of the Standard Oil COMPANY Tor 9i-
legged violation Of the Sherman ANTITRUST
law in Texas because the evidence upon
which the Dallas indictments were based
seemed insufficient.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-28
ARMY AND NAVY NOTES $50 HAD "C.SA." OMIT
Naval Officers Told Arbitration
Theory Is 0VerWorked.
From The Tribune Bureau

W JttudiE
NAVAL ENTENSION.-"The utopian
dreamers who are trying to apply inter-
national arbitration 10 all Questions are
seriously impairing its usefulness as "A
means OF settling many disputes to which
IL can effectively be applied
-.annis Taylor a former diplomat and
expert on international law. made this
declaration in a lecture on THE Family
Of Nations before an audience OF naval
officers at the Naval War College F,X-
tension this evening He asserted that
the theory of arbitration is ''overworked,'
and that even Mr.. Carnegie admits the
necessity of the Balkan war.
PLANS FOR GUANTANAMO STA
TTON.-Sccretary Meyer at his final APP
pearance before the House Committee on
Naval Affairs reiterated his belief that
the Bureau Of Equipment should be abo-
ished and strongly Endorsed the bill for
council OF ma .ional defence
The statement Of the Secretary also
shows that h recommended the follow
ing increase of the navy: Three battle
ships. twelve destroycrs with their tend
cis. two transports. ono ammunition ship,
FIVE submarines with their tender, two
gunboats and one supply vessel. at a total
cost Of 100000 Cor the first year
"Is that the order OF preference" asked
Representative Gregg
1T is" the Secretary replied.
The Secretary also urged floating dock
and a craving dock for Guantanamo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-28
new ARCHBOLD WARRANT
Court Denounces Wickersham s
Failure to Order Arrest.

Dallas. Tex. Jan. 27.-Attorney General
Wickersham Was criticised to-day by fed
eral Judge Meek. who said II was a new
thing for the executive department Of
the federal government TO intervene be-
tween a court and men who had been IN
dicted. az il did in the cases Of j. d.
Archbold, II. G. Fogler. ir., and W. t.
Teage. They were indicted In Judge
Meek's court on charges OF violating the
sherman antitrust law in alleged opc"1-
tons affecting the Magnolia Petroleum
Company.
Mr.. Wickcrsham did not order the ar
rest Of the men on the Texas warrants
because. he said. the evidence did nor
uphold such action.
New warrants for the three men were
ordered issued by Judge Neck.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-28
GOLD IN HUDSON SEWAGE
Filth a Fine Fertilizer, Says lie
Grand Powers.
PROBLEM FOR EFFICIENCY
Woman Boss of Anvil Factory
Says Not One Worker in
Ten Knows His Trade.

Sewage problems confronting cities along
the Hudson River are greater than those
which Colonel Gocthals solved in the
Canal Zone. according TO lie Grand
Powers. chief statistician Of the United
States Census Bureau. vino spoke before
the Efficiency Society at its first annual
dinner. at Sherry's. last night. lie sug-
ges,ed that a fortune awaited the man
who devised method to rescue the fer
tilizing element from the vast amount OF
sewage now poured into the Hudson and
10 convey il 10 the farm lands thus
health into golden corn and golden coin.
II call your attention" said Mr.. Pow
ors. ITO the fact that the final solution
OF tie sewage problems Of our great
cities is closely associated with the
solution OF the social problems growing
out OF the rising prices OF human food.
and the fact that the United states gov
eminent has no more agricultural land
open 10 settlement
I'VE must find some means OF increas-
ing the fertility Of our farm land, and
the future will ind no source from which
to obtain fertilizers such as exists in our
sewage"
Thinks Women to Blame.
Mrs Harriet Fisher Andrew. boss" Of
the Fisher & Norris Anvil Works. at
Trenton, y. j., informed the two hun
dred members OF the society who gath
cred at the afternoon session In the En-
gineoring Societies building that fourteen
wears OF experience AZ the head OF "A larg"
industrial concern had convinced her that
women were largely responsible for the
dcplorable condition Of modern labor.
Mrs Andrew told how she had taken
charge bf tte anvil works on the death
~ her husband. clark Fisher. and had
compelled The respect Of her employees by
transforming what is now danger 10
going into the foundry and learning
every detail OF the work al first hand.
She said that ~ she had known what a
task IL was going 10 be she would never
have deserted her uomanly pleasures.
but continued IL because she liked it-she
had the feminine delight in being a
boss. To-day the factory completes
seven years Of continuous running. with
no serious labor troubles and without
missing a pay day, according " her
statement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-02

are supposed to pay the shot when the
fun is over. But Aston isn't that sort
OF a treasurer He could pay the whole
cost of the fusion campaign. and at the
end not be able to end the scratch on his
bank balance. But he has collected
money. And his advice about the spend
ing of money has been worth taking
Both so frequently to the theaters,' -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-02

a keen. careful business man, somewhat
slow of decision. and showing a DISPOSE
ton toward Independent judgment. 1t is
reported. but not upon wholly responsible
authority, that he regards government
ownership of railroads as a possibility of
the future, to be averted by the admin
istration Of the great systems as though
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-02

said mutual friend. They run strong
ly to musical comedies of quality. Aston
has figured in one press agent romance.
L have seen the young lady several
times and liked her. he said at last But
there is no truth in all this mushy talk.
We've never been in love-
Neither man could properly be called
a deep student Of civic affairs. Each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-02

prefers a good novel to thick book
full OF dry facts. But each keeps
abreast of modern thought on public
problems. 1t is likely that each has read
at least a digest of every important pub
lication along these lines In late years.
Hartman has read very widely along
reasons Astor has become something OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-02

they were only held in trust for the COM
mon good.
His farm at Rhinebeck is an index to
his character. He Is trying to find out
just what crops are genuinely profitable
here. and why they are profitable. and
how profitable they should be. One Of
these days he will give that information
to the world. Accounts are kept with az
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-02

great accuracy as though il were q bank
IF a rich man can run farm ana
make It pay Aston said on one occasion
"a poor man should be able to do So. :
Which is something OF a cynicism
itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-02
Works in Politics.

That made him treasurer of the COM
mittee. Cynics will say that rich men
are always regarded as highly eligible
treasurers OF political committees They
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-02

a lawyer. His millions are not specula-
tive or shifting, but a fairly close knowl-
edge of many laws is required in their
administration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-02
Hartman Works Hard.

Hartman has entered into only a por-
ton Of his inheritance. He 10 becoming
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-02

IL you want work, read the want COZ
umns Of The Star.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-12-28

newspapers heralded the shameful
fact to the world"
"The law, recently passed by the
legislature, whereby any man des1r-
ing to marry, must present ceru-
ficate, signed by a reputable physl-
clan, showing that he is physically
qualified to enter the marriage re-
lation, will for a time, bewilder some
people, and it will be some time be-
fore all will understand it's import,
said the Rev. Perry Miller, Superin-
tendent Wisconsin Conference, Meth
odist Episcopal church.
"But the law is SO sensible ane
practicable, and we may say, SO nee
essary to the good of all concerned
that we will be willig to put up witt
some inconvenience.
1.-THE only fault l have with the Law
| is that it does not include both par
ties to the marriage contract
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-12-28
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS

The regular annual meeting OF the
stockholders of Pine Bluff Mercan-
tile Company will be held at the TO-
flee of the Company 300 West Sec
ond aven1e in the City of Pine Bluff
Arkansas on the 7th day of 3anu-
airy, 1914 between the hours OF two
and four o'clock p. m. In addition
to the regular annual business the
question of going into liquidation,
closing out the business and winding
up the affairs of the corporation
will be considered.
Every stakeholder is urged to sbe
present.
HENRY B. SPEERS,
r. s. CHERRY, President
Secretary. 12-S-lr
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-12-28
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting of the stockholders
of the M. Cans Co., will be held on
the 18th day Of January 1914, at 10
o'clock a. m., at the office of the
Company in the city of Pine Bluff
Ark, for the purpose Of electing a
Board of Directors for the ensueing
wear. and for the transaction VI sucu
other business as may come before
said meeting.
NJ. EISENKRAMER,
If Secretary
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-12-28
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The annual meeting of the stock.
holders Of the Mann-Tankersley
Drug Co will be held at the office
of the company, Pine Bluff, Ark, on
Saturday January IS, at o'clock p.
M, 1914, for the purpose of elect
ing directors AID for the transaction
of any other business that may
properly come before saio meeting
j. H. MANN, Secy. Treas
Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. 16, 1914.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-12-28
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders o! the Citizens Bank of PIN
Bluff, Arkansas, will he held in tnei'
rooms il the city of Pine Bluff o.
Tuesday, January 18th, 1914. from ~
to u a. ~, for the purpose Of eleo'
ting directors to serve for the ensu.
ing year and for the TRANSACTION -
such other business as may proper"
come befc:e the said meeting.
M. e. BLOOM, Cashier
1Y' i'm
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-12-28
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The annual meeting OF the stock.
holders Of the Bank Clerks Invest
ment Compay will be held at the
Bank Of Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff, Ar.
kansas en- Wednesday, January IA
1914, at S o'clock p. M, for the pur'
pose of electi1g directors and the
transaction of any other business thai
may properly come before said meet.
ing.
v. D. WEBB
Secretary and Treasurer
Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. 9, 1913.
1910 I'm
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-12-28
sTOCKHlERs' MEETING

The hegulsnnual meeting OF tne
stockholdersfthe Riley Commission
Co., will bed in its office on wed.
nesday. AIRY 14th. 1914. Ut S:oo
D. m. for purpose Of electing d.
rectors aIthe transaction OF any
other buss that may properly
come bel said meeting.
". BAHLAU Secretary.
Pine BltArk.. Dec. s. 1913.
12-9 I'm
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-12-28

GEORGETOWN, TEXAS. j. A
Kimbro, says: "For several years
past Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound has been my household remedy
for all coughs, colds, and lung trou.
bles. 1t has given permanent relief
in a number of cases of obstinate
coughs, and colds" Contains NJ
opiates. Refuse substitutes Sea-
ve11's Pharmacy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-12-28
sTOCkHOLDERS' MEJa

Ano onn"''A /. Gro
holders of the Gillespie & III, IN
gerry oo'' y. NV ..,'. Sc, Fri
heiu a. 'ne'A M ne hours
oay' jail ." .'a the pur-
VI . d. In n0 serve for
poso " eioos' transact.
INC ensu'"s 'e"' propely
ing any other busr
brought before said nng'
RoBr. FEY, secy'
Pine Bluff, Ark, Der 1910
12-7-1m.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-12-28

Pure paint makes progressive
people-Proud to be property owners.
Pine Bluff needs property owners;
property owners need Sherwin-Wil-
Hams paint Ask the man at Claud
Clegg & Co
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-12-28
STOCKHOLDERS MEET4 u

The th;rty-seventh regular ~
meeting Of the stockholder = ~ ~
Merchants & Planters BAN Ane
Bluff, Arkansas for the cleo a@ oi-
rectors to serve for the e9pus year
and for the transaction Q @ JUS
ness that may properly bs oelo OF
them, will be held at the o~ y, '.e
association in the City mo o4ull'
Monday. January IL, ~ oee"ee..
the hours of ten o'cloNk' ~ >-
twelve O'Clock noon.
A. D. FOs3Deasnier'
Pine Bluff Ark, Deg NAo.
1873 I'm
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-12-28
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The annual meeting of the st<
holders of the Bank of Pine BluH
be he'd at their banking houses =
day. Jan, 10, 1914, between the b
Of 9 am. and 8 pm. for the.
pose of electing directors toBerta
the ensuing year, and for trans
any other business properly r
before said meeting.
W. G. HUDSON, Ca
Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. 8 191
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-12-28

"A pile remedy that Is entirely
different from anything else, used
both externally and internally, act
ing on the blood as we'll as the d.
sease, remedy without superior.
It is Meritol Pile Remedy, made and
guaranteed by the American Drug
and Press Association. w. L. De-
woody & Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1913-12-28

Little Brother wants velocipede
Express Wagon, Hand-Car, Automo.
bile, Ho1by-horse, Friction Toys Of
all kinds and good supply of Fire
Works All Of these can be bought
from Cleveland Matthews Hardware
Company tt