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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1914-01-15
THE RANCH COOK BOOK.
PEA SOUP.


Soak one half pound of peas in cold
water for several hours. Melt one
heaping tablespoonful of butter or
drippings in a sauce pan; drain the
peas and put them in it, adding a
stalk of celery, one small carrot, one
small turnip, all cut in little pieces;
stir over the fire for five minutes,
taking care that they do not burn.
Add one quart of soup stock, salt
and pepper; boil up gently and skim
WE'LL then simmer slowly until the
peas are tender. Rub through a
sieve, then add three slices of bacon
which have been fried to a nice
brown and cut into dice. Reheat,
put in a little dried mint and serve.
HUNGARIAN GOULASH.
Remove the bones from one and
one-half pounds of pork chops, then
cut into cubes. Melt two tablespoons
of butter or bacon fat in a sauce pan;
put in one chopped onion aud fry to
a golden color; flavor with one scant
teaspoon of paprika, and few drops
of lemon Juice: cook for eight min
utes then put in one cup of water;
cook three quarters of an hour; add
one cup of milk; salt to taste; let
come to boil, thicken with little
fiour and serve. Round steak may
be used instead. One should be care
full not to use too much OF the red
pepper or paprika.
CABBAGE AU GRATIN.
One-haIf large, cooked cabbage, one
mint white sauce, three-fourths cup
grated cheese, one-h half cup cracker
crumbs. three tablespoons of melted
butter, some salt and paprika. Put
a LAYER of the cabbage, chopped, into
a baking dish, add seasoning, cheese
and sauce; continue with more layers
until all is used; put last layer OF
sauce covered with cracker crumbs
and butter. Let stay in the oven
only long enough to make very hot
and brown the butter.
SALT GOLDFISH WITH CHEESE.
Pick salt Goldfish into small pieces;
cover with luke warm water; let soak
until soft; when drained there should
be one and half cups. Melt two
tablespoons of butter, add one and
one-half tablespoons -four, mix with
one eighth teaspoon paprika, stir un-
til we'll blended, then pour on gradu-
ally, while stirring, one cup OF milk.
Bring to the boiling point, add
fish and one-half cup grated cheese !:
as soon as cheese is melted, add one
egg beaten slightly, pour over toast
and serve.
GOLDEN GINGER DROPS.
One fourth cup of butter, one
fourth cup brown sugar, one and one
half cups flour, one-half cup molasses,
one half cup boiling water, one egg,
a little salt, one teaspoon soda, one
half teaspoon cinnamon, one-fourth
as much cloves. Cream the butter
and add the sugar gradually, then
the egg. Mix and. sift dry ingredi-
ents. add alternately with hot water
and molasses. Bake in muffin pans.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1914-01-15
Reardan, Wn., Dec. 10, 1913.

Reardan, Wn., Dec. 10, 1913.
Dear Margaret Wye:
l am in The fifth grade. I go mile
and half to school. The name rof
our school is "West Crescent " Our
mailbox is about 10 yards from our
front door. l like to go to school
very we'll. I ride a horse to school,
AS l was going to school once l saw
some rabbits.
Yours very truly,
ALBERT CARSTENS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-12-11
CUSTOMS ALMOST NORMAL
Deficit to be Met by War Tax Small
er Than Expected.

Deficit to be Met by War Tax Small
er Than Expected.
Imports to the United States have
been steadily gaining since early in
September, until the governments
current receipts from duties have al
most overcome the loss due to the
wars interference with trade. The
customs collected in one day last
week, were $7S2,S33, as against sS01,-
239 for the corresponding day last
year. For the first three days Of De-
cember, they totaled $3,121,331. against
a total Of $3,311,9S5 for the first three
days Of December, last year.
For the first FIVE months Of the
current fiscal year, the Federal reve-
nues from this source are still so
far below those which would have
beeR collected in normal times, that
the necessity for the $100,000,000 war
tax is evident, but If the present ten
dency continues the years deficit will
be much smaller than was contem-
plated by congress when 1t enacted the
stamp taxes. From July l, to Decem-
ber 3, inclusive duties paid on i'm
ports amounted to s94,23S.000, while
in the corresponding period Of 1918
collections were s140,447,000. a loss OF
$46,209000 this year. However, the
Underwood tariff act did not go into
effect until October 4, 1913, SO that
this comparison Is made for the first
three months against the higher rate
of duties collected under the old law.
The treasury department estimated
that the Underwood tariff meant a
decrease in customs Of s5.000,000 a
month on the same volume Of imports
so that s15.0OO,OOO Of the decrease for
the current year is accounted for out
side Of the wars effect on trade. The
loss in customs directly tracable to
the European conflict is slightly over
$30,000,000, or an average Of $6.000,00C
a month, at which rate the years
loss to be met by the extraordinary
stamp taxes would be in the neigh
borhood Of $70,000,00O.
The records Of the source of i'm
ports which have reached the United
States, show that Germany's trade,
while not paralyzed by the war, has
been the heaviest sufferer. Since Au-
gust, but ten per cent Of the normal
amount of German goods has been re-
ceived by this country. For Belgium
the percentage is slightly less. while
France has lost so per cent Of her ex-
port trade to the United States. On
the other hand, England, Japan, Italy
Greece, and the Balkan countries have
made gains in their export trade to
this country.-Washingto Dispatch
to New York Times.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-12-11
WORKINGS OF RESERVE BANK
Bowrrower Gives Note Which Gets
Credit on Proper Approval,

Bowrrower Gives Note Which Gets
Credit on Proper Approval.
The mystery which yelled the alche-
mist Of olden days Is missing from the
alchemist Of today, the Federal Reserve
bank, which converts slip of paper
bearing a promise to pay, into gold or
it's equivalent. Many inquiries have
been received by st. Louis bankers con-
cerning the practical operation Of the
reserve system.
A manufacturer Of Springfield. Mo-,
who wishes to borrow $4,000 for ninety
days will sign a note and present it
to his bank. II acceptable, the bank
will discount the note and give the
money to the manufacturer. The bank
now owns the note.
This bank forwards the note, with
other commercial paper, to the Federal
Reserve bank Of st. Louis for redis-
count.
The mail containing the note is plac-
ed on the desk of w. w. Hoxton, secre-
tary Of the board Of directors Of the re-
serve bank; Hoxton lends the note,
with attached statements, to the credit
department, which jots down credit in
formation and sees that the banks
statement gives assurance that the
proceeds are to be used in a CONNER
cial transaction.
II the note and attached statements
meet all tests. Hoxton presents the note
to the executive committee Of the re-
serve bank, which meets at 1890
o'clock each morning. This committee
is composed Of William McC. Martin,
chairman of the board; Rolla Wells,
governor Of the bank; Walker Hill,
Frank o. Watts and Murray Carleton.
If approved by the committee, the
transaction Is entered on the books OF
the reserve bank, and the bank sending
in the note Is given the proper credit.
The bank can then draw checks
against this amount, or can request the
reserve bank to remit it the entire sum
at once.
When the reserve bank runs short on
reserve notes, Gov Wells or c. E.
French, cashier, presents an applica-
ton to Chairman Martin, in his ca
pacity as federal reserve agent. Mar
tin then issues the sum requested to
the reserve bank, and charges 1t up as
debtor for a certain amount OF reserve
bank notes.-Oscar E. Riley in ST.
Louis Globe-Democrat.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-12-11
THE COTTON EXCHANGE
Recent Experiences Havo Shown their
IndispensabiIity.

Recent Experiences ndSo oHo~H e"e"
Indispensability.
At the monthly meeting Of the cham
ber Of commerce recently which took
the place Of the annual banquet aban-
doned on account Of the war, Arthur
r. Marsh, formerly president Of the
New York cotton exchange, said In
part:
Upon the outbreak Of the war there
was no means for establishing calcu-
liable value Of cotton, or for distribu-
ton Of the surplus Of the largest crop
ever produced in this country. At the
moment when the European conflict
burst upon the world, cotton became
the greatest problem in the United
States; and at that same moment
there was pending in congress bill OF
restrict operation Of the cotton ex-
changes in this country.
Upon reopening Of the cotton ex-
changes, there has been a congratu-
latory tone that has gone far toward
restoring the confidence Of cotton ex-
change members. To be called gambl-
ers one day and public benefactors the
next Is an experience not to be forgot
ten by those who have been called upon
to undergo it. We believe that today
there is a new appreciation Of the cot
ton trade and exchanges in this coun-
try.
within a few years the United States
will be called upon to produce 20,000,-
900 bales Of cotton, and we see no rea-
son for spectacular expedients for dis
tribution Of the surplus which we
know can be regularly disposed Of in
short time"
In introducing Mr.. Marsh, President
Low Of the chamber Of commerce. said
that the action Of the banks Of New
York city upon the outbreak Of the
war in providing first for New York
city's large obligations, payable abroad
in gold: second, in contributing $45.-
100000 in gold to the gold pool, and
third, in contributing $50.OOO,O0O to the
s135 100000 cotton pool, established
this fact: That hereafter there can
be no accusation that the banks Of New
York city are not, in time Of need Of
the north or south or east or west, pa
triotic."-Wall Street Journal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-12-11

king Nicholas Of Montenegro. has
telegraphed the Bourse Gazette at Pc
trograd, that a third Of his army has
fallen on the battlefield. "Neverthe-
less" King Nicholas adds, in his mes
sage, "Montenegrins will continue to
defend their country and deliver at
tacks on the enemy's territory. Their
means are exhausted and they will be
most grateful for assistance either in
money or supplies" The war strength
of the Montenegrin army is estimated
at approximately $4,000 men. A dis
patch from Berlin, Dec. T. said that ac-
cording to an official announcement a
number Of transports escorted by
British and French warships had
reached Antrivari, the sole seaport Of
Montenegro.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-12-11
FINANCING OF COTTON.
Commissioner MCLaufln Gives Out
Important Statement.
Tells The FARMER OF bis Rights

Complete Statement Of Just Whore the
Producers Of tho Worlds Creates.
Crop Stands With Relation to the Re-
sional Reserve system-ExpIanatior
Of tho Wade Plan-Responsibil Of
the Local Banks, Which Have the
Means Of Relief at Hand If They
Will Use the Same.
Hon. John L. McLaurin, state ware
house commissioner, has sent out the
following to managers Of state ware
houses. 1t is intended to explain the
whole financial situation as the same
relates to cotton, and Is worthy Of the
most careful consideration Of every
cotton farmer as well as Of every local
banker:
Dear Sir: am making this state
ment in response to numerous inqui-
ries as to how money may be obtained
on state warehouse certificates, and
you can hand enclosed copies to your
local banks and others interested.
When in Washington visited treas
ury officials and conferred with Mr..
Harding, who seems to be the member
of the reserve board to whom matters
relating to cotton are especially refer
red.
will make q clear statement, just as
I see 1t, because our people need en-
lightment on financial matters more
than on any other subject.
II this question Is to be settled to our
advantage, 1t must be on sane business
principles.
On November II, addressed letter
to Secretary McAdoo, setting forth the
terms Of the Warehouse and Acreage
Reduction Acts, calling specific atten-
ton to the former, viz:
list. The title of the cotton is made
absolute to the holder Of a state ware
house receipt.
"2nd. The weight, grade and condi-
ton Of the cotton are guaranteed by
the state Of South Carolina
"3rd. The identity Of each bale is
fixed in the receipt so as to prevent
substitution. I give heavy bond, and
bonds are exacted from managers,
weighers and graders.
18th. The state grants holders Of re-
ceipts permission to sue and establish
rights under same. This right does
not exist even as to state bonds, as
they can be repudiated and the holder
cannot sue the state"
asked Secretary McAdoo II "a far
mer's note endorsed by his lien mer-
chant and accepted by member bank,
would be discounted by the Federal
Reserve Bank at Richmond" I sent a
copy Of this letter to Senator Tillman
and a copy to Congressman Lever. The
following letters are self-explanatory:
Washington, D. c. December 4, 1914
Hon, John L. McLaurin,
Columbia, 8. G.
MY dear Senator:
II have just received the enclosed
letter from the Reserve Board which
explains itself. I had to write Secre-
tary McAdoo again before could get
a reply but I suppose this was due to
the fact that they were figuring just
what kind Of answer to give. II can
serve you further let me know.
Yours truly,
"A. F. Lever"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-12-11

iih. "hy' hc . hily oy tic iooh "a
him, and I'd much rather drown my
self than marry him."
There's younger and better looking
boys around, surmise, Miss Virgin
ny?" returned November, meaningly
Virginia flushed lovely red. why,
Joe, it's no use binding you, for you
remember Walter Calvey, don't you?"
Sure. So it's him. That's good.
But I heard he was out Of his busi-
ness" said Joe with apparent sim
plicity.
ct must tell you all or you won't
understand what I did or why did
it. My father ruined Walter, because
that would anyhow put off our mar
riage. Then when the Schelperg af-
fair came on and he gave me no rest
1 could not stand 1t any longer. You
my bills, no matter how heavy, but
he never let me have more than IS
in my pocket, so that was helpless.
could never see Walter, nor could
hear from him, and all the time
Schelperg was given the run Of the
house."
November was audibly sympathetic,
and so was I.
Then one day this notion came to
me. planned it all out and got Hank
to help. Q'd have asked you. dear
Joe, If you'd been there.) Come now,
Joe. You must see how good pupil
I was to you and how much re-
membered Of your tracking, which
used to bother you to teach me-"
you're right smart at it, Miss Vir-
ginnyr'
"I arranged the broken rod, and
Hank and his brother carried me to
the canoe. Then they got out on the
other side Of the lake. and padded
up near to the rock by the waterfall
to put the police or whatever should
be sent after me off my trail. I'm
real hurt I didn't deceive you, joe"
"But you did right through-till you
come to Black lake." Joe assured her.
them" she cried. "And I'd put on
pair Of Hanks moccasins to make big
tracks,"
November explained and added the
story Of his dismissal by PLANK.
"Well, it's lucky you were there,
anyhow, or we'd have had poor Hank
shot. That fixed me in my determi-
nation to get the money. I want 1t
for all that my father has made him
lose."
$50 Mr.. Calvey is in this too?" said
Joe in a queer voice.
'If you mean that he knows any
thing about it, you're absolutely
wrong!" exclaimed Virginia passion
ately "If he knew, do you think he'd
ever take the money? It's going to be
sent to him without any name or clew
as to where 1t comes from. Walter Is
as straight a man as yourself, No
vember Joel" she added proudly.
You know him and yet you suspect
ed him."
Il didn't say 1 dld. 1 was asking
for information" said Joe submissive
ly. But you haven't got the money
yet"
mo! But I'll get it in time"
And in the end Miss Virginia tri-
umphed. She received her ransom In
full, and it Is to de doubted If Mr..
PLANK ever had an idea Of the trick
played on him. And I'm inclined to
think Mr.. Walter Calvey is still in the
dark, too, as to the identity Of his
anonymous friend. But two things
ire certain-Mrs. Virginia Calvey Is
happy woman, and Hank Harper is
doing we'll on a nice 200 acre farm
for which he pays no rent.
(To be continued.)
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-12-11

The first installment Of the notes
appearing under this heading was
published in our issue Of November IA.
1918. The notes are being prepared
by the editor as time and opportunity
permit. Their purpose Is to bring
into review the events Of the past for
the pleasure and satisfaction Of the
older people and for the entertainment
and instruction Of the present genera
tion.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-12-11
FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD
washington.

..-s.--- December z, 1914. -
my dear Congressman:
Your letter of November 13, address,
ed Secretary McAdoo was referred to
and has been considered by the FEEDER
al Reserve Board. In this letter you
transmitted an inquiry from Mr.. John
L. McLaurin, state warehouse commits
whether notes and securities described
therein would be eligible for redis-
count under the provisions Of the Fed
eral Reserve Act.
I'm reply am having forwarded you
today copies Of all regulations issued to
date by the Federal Reserve Board re-
lating to paper eligible for rediscount
by Federal reserve banks.
you will Of course understand that
the Board can not consistently make
rulings on the subject Of the eligibility
of any paper unless the!request for
such ruling emanates from one OF the
Federal reserve banks. The general
regulations Of the Board are designed
to inform both the public and the
banks what qualifications the paper
must possess in order to be eligible
These regulations having been Issued,
any Interpretation Of them must be
based upon a concrete case growing
out of an application for rediscount
made to a Federal reserve bank. You
will Of course appreciate the fact that
this course Is necessary to avoid con-
fusion and to insure g. systematic and
expeditions handling Of applications.
Respectfully,
&C. s. Hamlin, Governor.
Honorable A. 8. Lever.
House of Representatives.
Washington, D. c."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-12-11

left on November 26, for Washing
ton, accompanied by Mr.. w. D. Grist,
Of Yorkville. l found that Mr.. McAdoo
was off on a vacation, and saw the as.
sistant Secretary, Mr.. Malpurn, and
Mr.. John Shelton Williams. went
over the situation fully. and was re-
ferred to Mr.. Harding. The latter has
a thorough understanding Of the situ-
alton, and expressed pleasure at the
action South Carolina had taken. He
agreed to bring the matter before
full board meeting on the following
Monday and communicate with me In
New York. On the following TUESDAY
I heard from Mr.. Harding, as follows:
"I desire to say that at it's meeting
Yesterday the board discussed the cot
ton situation at great length. l re-
ported what had been done In South
Carolina, and the individual members
of the board were greatly interested.
am sure each member Of the board Is
glad to know that your state has taken
the lead in so progressive a measure.
On my return to Columbia, ad-
dressed the following letter to MT.
Harding:
columbia, s. c., Dec. 3, 1914.
"Mr. w. P. G. Harding,
Federal Reserve Board.
Washington, D. c.
MY Dear Sir:
Il thank you for your letter Of 1st
inst, addressed to me, Imperial Hotel,
New York City.
81 find many inquiries awaiting my
return, and I would like to get the fol-
lowing information:
"If a note. with state warehouse re-
ceipts as collateral Is given by far.
mer to a merchant for advances. and
the note Is endorsed by the merchant
and accepted by member bank, Is
such a paper eligible for discount un-
der Section 13, Of the Federal Reserve
Act?
II would greatly appreciate also any
information that you can give as to the
loans contemplated by the Wade plan.
It seems to be understood as little by
our bankers as by farmers.
Yours truly,
"Jno. L McLaurin.
state Warehouse Commissioner.
The following is his reply:
Washington, December 4, 1914
MY dear Sir
Replying to your letter Of the 3rd
inst, would say that 1t Is the policy OF
this board to refrain as far as possible
constitutes paper eligible for discount
under Section 13 Of the Federal Re-
serve Act The board has issued a cir
cular on the subject which has been
published and which is in the hands of
all of the Federal Reserve Banks, and
the board greatly prefers that direct
inquiries should be made to the officers
Of the respective Federal Reserve
banks, and I would respectfully sug-
gest that you refer inquiries to the
Federal Reserve bank Of Richmond. l
have, however, no objection to stating,
as a matter of personal opinion, that
notes given by farmer to merchant
for advances and endorsed by the mer
chant and discounted with member
bank are unquestionably eligible for
rediscount, upon the endorsement Of
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1914-12-11
FOOTSTEPS OF The Fathers
As Traced In Early Files Of The
YOfkVllle Enquirer
news and VIEWS OF YESTERDAY

Bringing Up Records Of tho Past and
Giving the Younger Readers Of To-
day q Pretty Comprehensive knowI-
,dse of tho Things that Most Con-
cerned Generations that Have Gone
Before.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-06-16

After half an hours discussion City
Council this afternoon voted unani-
mously to reject all the bids for Har-
risburg's first motor fire apparatus and
authorized Commissioner Taylor to re-
advertise.
Several weeks ago Mr.. Taylor sub
mitted the bids to Council, including
the special offer of the American
La France Fire Engine Company to
sell the city two combination motor
chemicals for $4,000. He recon-
mended the acceptance of the special
offer, but Council postponed action
until to-day.
Commissioners Bowman and Lynch
to-day raised the question of whether
the bid for two chemicals and not a
chemical and tractor could be ac-
cepted, whether the slight changes in
the equipment suggested by the special
ofter could not be construed by other
bidders as a change of specifications,
and whether the style of car offered
would be acceptable.
Mr.. Taylor said he recommended the
American La France after having
closely studied all other makes and
because he considered that firm the
most reliable He only meant to rec
ommend what would be best, in his
opinion, for the city, and said he did
not care who got the contract.
Favor Morton Company
The only local bidder was the Nor
ton Motor Truck Company. This firm,
II is understood, was favored by
Messrs Lynch and Bowman because it
is a home concern. The Mayor finally
suggested that all bids be rejected
and that the advertisement be di-
| rected. Council agreed unanimously.
The expected row on the appoint
ment of successor to Clifford A. Pal
mer as patrolman didn't materialize.
Both Herman Kautz and John Benner
were suggested as possible candidates.
Immediately after the fire bid question
had been disposed of Mayor Royal
asked:
Gentlemen. I should like to call
your attention to the fact that there is
vacancy on the police force. What
do you propose to do about it?"
He waited moment and then smil-
lngly asked: "Or haven't you de-
cided?"
And when the other Councilmen
still retained their silence, he went
on:
Evidently you haven't!'
Well, Mr.. Chairman" suggested
Mr.. Gorgas, Il move we adjourn"
AT 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon
Commissioners Bowman, Building In
spector Grove and City Solicitor Seitz
will confer on the question of James
G. Costellos demand that the porches
on three brick houses fronting on the
west side of Crescent street south OF
Swatara be removed to the building
| line, IN accordance with the building
regulations.