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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-02

possibilities for the future as with the IN
trinsic value of high class municipal ana
railroad bonds at recent prices.
"Cheapness" and unusual opportunity
were words frequently used in reference
TO these bond prices. The newly signed
currency measure was also the subject
of comment principally favorable. Belief
in an underlying prosperity OF the coun-
try's industries was generally Indicated
although one man believed that 1t would
be more than a year before this prosperity
would be realization.
Ludwig Nissen the diamond merchant
of No. 1872 Broadway. said:
81 believe that all standard securities
are purchases at the present time. AS Tor
the others-they are never investment
purchases.
1T is my opinion that now is the time
TO buy good bonds and am advocating
that IN the institutions, such as savings
banks. with which | am connected. Any
one can buy when prices are going up,
and everybody is optimistic, but the OPP
portunty for bargains only comes when
there is depression
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-02
Where the Trouble Lies.

The country is in a very bad condi-
ton, and this is due TO three things: Ex-
travagance. the graft with which the
country is honeycombed, and labor
trouble. People arc even placing chattel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-02
THE PEOPLES sANK

December gath. 1918
TIE annual meeting OF the stockholders %
this Rank for the election OF Directors for the
ensuing year and Inspectors Of election will
ha held AZ tho Banking House, Nos 2aS and
COS canal street, on Tuesday, January 1871,
1914 a. Il O'Clock noon. The polls will be
onsned from l. o'clock noon % +. n
WILLIAM MILNE. Cashier
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InE BANK OF AMERICA.

New 1orh. lecfmutf ltth. lfk
The Board OF Directors have to-day declares
semi-snnual disiJend Of fourteen "a nef
cent. free OF tax. payable January ~. 1914 %
stockholders II record OF this date. The tfans
fer books will remain sod untu Jsnuari %.
1914 W. VI RENSrr cashier
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-02

New York. Dec 81. 1913
The firm or george Leask & 90. is fA.- Ga5
dissolved by mutual consent
GEORGE LEASE
JULIAN " KOBBfNs
~ WIS y. LEASk.
Member ~ Z Stock Eychangc.
Jan T. 1919
George Teask and Julian ". Eo1bira uill
continue 20 conduct bVsiuess iu Commercial
paper ond unlisted securities under the hrm
name Of George Leask < Co. m the same
address as heretofore 80. - william street
GEORGE LEASH.
JULIAN ". ROBBINS
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American Telephone 6 Telegraph Co.

dividend ~ Two Dollars per share vin
be paid on THURSDAY January -. 1915 90
stockholders OF record az the close ~ tus-
ness on Wednesday, December 81. 1919
WILLIAM r. DRIVER. treasure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-02

cleveland. Dec S.-Benk cicsrances
nero will set a new record In 1919, II was
announced to-day, when the totals for
me year were given as Sl,275.Jd,o if S.
sssinst Si.lj0,ss7 CSC IS for 1872
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-02
UNITED FRUIT COMPANY
nIYuDEND 40. IS

ou,r,crlv dividend OF two per cent on
~ c1anif,l stock OF this Company has been
dcc,ared. PAYABLE January 18th 1914. az tn
Office Of the Treasurer, ~ state street. Dos
close OF business December cath. 1913.
CHARLES \. HUBBARD. Treasurer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-02
Bank Clearing Records.

Detroit. Dec Detroit hank clearings
Tor 1878 broke all local records, with to-
tai Of 1881. $50 This vas an increase
or seCs. o7S.35J over last year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-02
FINANCIAL MEETINGS.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that meeting
% the stockholders of tho General Reduc-
dion company will nc held al the ONCE OF the
company No. II Battery Place, y. Y. CITY.
ON the 5th day of January, 1914. az II
o'clock A. NJ for the urposc OF electins I'VE
directors for the ensuing year and two in
spcctors OF election Is serve at the next
annual meeting. and for the transaction OF
r,ch ether business as may properly come
before said meeting. Transfer books will be
closed from December 25th. 1918, 10 January
sgh. 1919.
New York December 23rd. 1913.
FREDERIC :. MARSELL, secretary
THE ANNUAL. MEETING or TlIB STOCK
holders OF MS Company for the election OF
directors election OF Inspectors Of Election.
and FOR the transaction Of such other brsness
a. shall come before the meeting VIII be ncld
al the once Of the Company. % liberty street.
IN the Ci,y Of New York. tho 9th day OF Janu-
err 1914. az - O'Clock noon
The polls viii remain oIen until 1880 o'clock
81
,signcd) THE FIDELITY & CASUALTY CON-
PANY OF NEW YORK
ROBERT J. HiLLAS. President.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-02

Coupons due January l. 1914 from the Cen
era Mortgage &C. Ponds Of the above COMPANY
Will be paid ON and after maturity at ths o1'cf
Of Brown brothers & COMPANY 20 Wall street
c J. BRAUN. JR. treasure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-02
Fundamental Conditions Sound
ny LOGAN q CRYAN.

The method OF securing public approba-
lion through means of HARVESTING big
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-02
STEADY BUSINESS
ON NEW YORK CURB
BIT Most Progress Made in Char
acter of Men and Methods
in the Market.
BY j. j. CAREW

In reviewing the history of the New
York curb for the last year a number OF
things have occurred that undoubtedly
make for a far greater future for that
great public market. In the first place,
there has been a profound improvement
in the character Of men and methods
operative Then the breadth OF the curb
influence has expanded very considerably
as result of the addition of about three
score securities of the more seasoned sort.
issues that are representative OF the
higher quality of investment shares.
While the year 1913 has not been pro-
ductve Of a great volume of activity. yet
we have had fairly steady business. In
some respects il has been rather remark
able under the several adverse conditions
caused by occurrences during the year.
At times pronounced and sustained activ-
ity has ruled. This has been, with great
or particularly. in Standard Oil subsidi-
airy stocks. Throughout the better part
of the year these have been the chief
trials also have at times shown decided
strength and activity. while there have
been periods in which the well seasoned
and regular dividend paying mining
shares have commanded a good deal OF
investment attention.
Curb brokers are looking forward with
profound confidence. They point TO a
number of important steps which have
been taken in strengthening the prestige
of the curb market. In the year that has
just passed into history the natural law
OF the survival Of the fittest has been
operative to a degree. The net result has
been that much higher grade OF securi-
ties is now being dealt In. The New
York Curb Association has been diligently
at work separating the wheat from the
chaf and has instituted other reforms
which have added to the standing of the
curb market, until il is far more repre-
sentative of what il was originally in
tended to be and. also what those hav-
ing its best interests I'm mind desire that
il shall be. The benefits have been Gu
mulatve. and as the new year begins the
outlook is regarded as altogether assur-
ing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-02
No More inadequate Margins.

Another great reform of the year mas
been the suppression Of business done
10y members on inadequate margins
ON February is. 1913. the board OF
governors adopted the following reso-
luton:
THAT the acceptance and carrying
of an account for customer, either
member or a non-membtr without
proper and adequate margin may con-
stitute an act detrimental To- the inter
est and welfare of the Exchange. and
the offending member may be pro-
cccded against under Section of Ar
ticle XVII of the constitution.
That the improper use of a Gus
toners securities ny member or his
firm is an act not in accordance with
Just and equitable principles OF trade
and the offending member shall be SUB
iect to the penalties provided i'm Sec
ton Of Article XVII of the constitu-
ton.
THAT reckless or unbusinesslike deal
ing is contrary to just and equitable
principles of trade. and the offending
member shall be subject to the penal
ties provided in Section 6 of Article
XVII of the constitution, in every case
in which the offence does not come
within the provisions of Section OF
Article XVI thereof"
This sweeping resolution not only
prohibits business on light margin, but
provides penalties for the improper use
of customers securities and for any form
of reckless and unbusinesslike deal
ings. all of which, as before stated. ire
newly organized committee on bnsi-
ness conduct is empowered to super
wise and examine. There must be no
reckless and unbusinesslike dealings
no manipulation. no business on light
margins. no improper use Of custom
er's securities, and a police committee
is to see that all these prohibitions are
enforced.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-02
Their Adapta bility.


During 1919 the trust companies of this
city have been able TO adapt themselves,
with their usual evidence of versatility, to
the new conditions which have been
brought about by important and almost
revolutionary legislation. A striking eX-
ample of this is the prompt effectiveness
with which the trust companies have as
sumed the added burden of tax collector
for the United States government and OF
handling the enormous extra clerical de-
tail connected with the operations of the
federal income tax. The admiration and
appreciation of the business community
have been won and deserved by the trust
companies Of this city for their services in
this connection. The trust companies
! have again demonstrated their ability TO
adapt themselves readily TO the require
ments of rapidly changing conditions and
new points of public view, and their will
lingness to keep step with the great
movements which apparently are inaugu-
rating a new era i'm American business
life
Another manifestation of the same spirit
on the part of trust companies OF this city
is the interest being taken in wider pub
licity for trust company affairs. There is
a growing belief that the public should be
familarized with the great work and
services which these corporate trustees
are rendering. and that his knowledge
can best be disseminated by cooperative
, effort on the part OF the trust companies
! and the press. 1t was Just such belief
that prompted number of men connected
with the banks and trust companies 10
organize a few months ago. the Bank
Publicity Association of New York CITY.
whose obi scts are the dissemination OF in
formation in regard 10 the facilities OF
the banking institutions Of New York City.
and the study OF efficiency In publicity
methods. II is believed that his associa-
ton will be able TO render valuable ser
vice to the banking fraternity TO the pub
fishers and 10 the public.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-02
After Greater Publicity.

Trust companies OF this city have also
had part i'm the national movement for
greater publicity which was inaugurated
by the Trust Company Sectiol Of the
American Bankers Association. In this
work many OF the leading newspapers
throughout the country have effectively
co-operated. few New York city news
papers deserve credit for ;he support they
have given the plan, by letting their read
ers know OF the great advantages and
protection afforded By ,rust companies as
compared with individuals IN fiduciary
work.
Would IT be out Of ord r. 10 ouggest that
the entire newspaper press Of this city
might render most valuable service 10
the general public by publishing editorial
and news articles on this important sub
ject! Every year witnesses numerous adj
ditions to the pathetic list OF unfortu-
mates heeced by individual trustees who
have been false 20 their trusts. II would
seem that the public ought to be informed
By the press Of the dangers OF individual
trusteeships and the great advantages OF
corporate trusteeships. especially under
the effective laws of New York State
regulating the conduct of trust companies
IN regard to their tiduciary duties.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-10

the store 10 the home OF Nicholas w.
Hall during the afternoon Only a
short time after Mrs Hall left the
store for Nicholas Halls home. the
store was discovered to be in flames.
Guards watching the premises ex-
tinguished the fire.
A bench warrant was issued that
night by Judge Shackelford about I
s:25 o'clock by Sheriff Wash, who
took her to Louisa. where she was
locked in 4 room at the hotel. Bail
was refused her.
Following all Of these sensational
developments the indictment charging
Mrs. Hall with the murder OF her
husband was returned by the grand
jury on May Is.
shortly after this Mrs. Hall was re-
leased on bail OF $4,000 furnished by
her father-in-law and by Lindsey
Gordon. who was retained by her az
counsel Mrs. Hall was released on
bail. with the understanding that she
would leave Louisa and only return
in time for the trial, except when
necessary 10 consult with her coun-
sell
Mrs Hall came to Richmond ana
went to the home OF relatives on
Church Hill.
a few weeks ago the. order re-
straining Mrs. Hall from residing IN
Louisa was revoked. and she was at
liberty to GO and come s.she pleased.
The trial was set for Tuly IA. but
was last night continued until July
IS.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-10

/ for our erstwhile boasted balance OF
trade with other nations. Munsey
assailed Wilson's Watching and
Waiting" policy. declaring that il had
resulted in the slaughter OF innocent
Americans who have been told 10 fee
the country while their homes were
being destroyed, rather than depend
upon the protection OF the flag He
contrasted Wilson in this respect with
Lincoln Mckinley and Roosevelt.
Tariff Csterances afyriauded.
The sentiment uttered on the ques
ton Of a protective tariff were espe-
cially applauded. indicating that the
Republicans are thoroughly aroused
against the Wilson policy as embodied
In the present tariff laws.
Before making the nomination, upon
motion OF District Chairman Charles
S Pendleton. Chairman Bailey APP
pointed a committee TO go TO the city
hail and extend an invitation to such
proeressives as remained in session In
a separate convention TO Join the Re
publieans in the opera house conVen-
ton in making nomination. While
most of the ProgFessives had already
responded to the sentiment and &C.
cupied seats in the Republican con-
vention. few held out and insisted
on a separate and distinct organiza-
ton
Colonel J. s. Browning f. n Wit
ten. Rev. J. r. Craft. senator J. y.
Hartman and others who have been
loyal to Progressive sentiment. and
who supported Roosevelt two years
ago, urged all Progressives to lay aside
sentiment and come Into the get to-
gether love feast and stand out RS
one party against the common enemy.
Rev Mr.. Craft. who is pastor of the
r.. 1
that ne always watched and saw what
the Democrats were going to do and
then did the opposite and he insisted
that there was only one course open
10 the Republicans and Proeressives,
and that was to put up a solid front
against Democracy.
Charles s, Pendleton. OF Scott county.
was reelected district chairman to-
gether with committeeman who have
been serving under him.
Resolution Adapted.
The resolutions adopted provided in
part as follows;
Promised to lower the cost Of living
and give better wages. The plat
form regarding State issues, in part.
were condemned and the Virginia
Democracy was denounced for It's non
progressive. corrupt and extravagant
management of the affairs of the
Commonwealth. charging that the ex-
penses of the State government have
been more than doubled without cor
responding benefit. Esxtravagant and
nnwise appropriations of the public
revenue have compelled the placing
]. of grieYnus burdens upon the tax
payers, and the prospect Is for an
/ Increase OF these burdens throug h
what is ronounced, improperly, tax
reform.
Suffrage and election laws that sug
gest and invite fraud have been writ
ten in the constitution and statute
books
The poll tax qualification has been
destructive To the vitality and in
tegrity % the electorate We favor
/ the repeal and return TO priceless
suffrage In Virginia.
Along with al good citixens Of the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-10

the Guadala lara victory. and the out
look for the Carranza army, are still
puzzled over the attitude of PaCho
Villa. They do not believe that he
is completely reconciled to Carran2a
and is reluctant to 20 forward with
the war as subordinate to Car
rama.
chief of artillery. who Carranza is
said TO be anxious to eliminate from
the situation. left Torreon on Wed
nesday for Chihuahua with the
greater part of his artillery.
Carranza Agents Surprised.
His trains were closely followed by
General Seryin. with heavy infan-
try detachment of the Villa army. Ser
win Viii take his men to Jiminez.
The artillery movement is one of the
largest that has taken place in
months guns of all descriptions being
included in the shipment 1t was
stated from Villa sources today that
the guns were simply being brought
to chihuahua for repairs, large ma
chine shops being located at that
city.
Carranza agents here were further
surprised today To learn that con-
trary to reports from the Torreon
conference, villa not only does not
propose 70 nave HIS various issues VI
money retired by the substitution OF
Carranza money for all the north, but
that he has even gone so far as to
make tentative plans for n new issue,
An entirely new light Is thrown on
one of the most important of the de-
cisions arrived at by the Torreon
mediation conference by this move.
Ii was generally understood. and was
so given out, that the return by villa
ofsall Of the new Carranza currency
that he had seized was for the eX-
press purpose of putting that money
in circulation and retiring all other
issues
II Villa IS 10 set up his own re-
public, there will of course, be but
one issue of money. that of villa.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-10

good deal Of my time. All the liquor
was moved cut of the harrooms in
Biuefeld by 9 O'clock on the night of
June 80, The closing hour under the
law was not until II o'clock, but the
barkeepers had been given To under
stand that the law would he rigidly
enforced from the start and none Of
them were willing To run the risk of
being caught with any quantity of
liquor In their possession after mid
night. June 80. They, therefore. be-
gan TO move out early. and We're ready
TO meet the new conditions. The law
has been in operation now about ten
days, and | am perfectly satisfied that
there has not been a bit Of liquor
brought into B,uefieid If YOU go to
pocahontas. n nearby mining town.
where liquor is sold. a man viii only
hiring away a bottle of whiskev be-
cause the law is SO stringent that If
he Is caught CARRYING any quantity
OF whiskey he is liable To be taken
for an agent of the harkceper, and Is
subject to a heavy fine and imprison-
ment The authorities are in dead
earnest about enforcing the law and
the people fully understand this"
Now | believe from all the infor-
nation that l can get. and We have
men working in the mining sections
from Kanawha to Bluefield. that there
has not been any liquor sold In these
sections since the Goth day OF June
will 60 further and venture the
opinion that there viii be no Illegal
sale OF liquor in these sections"
Must Enforce tho Law.
Yves. sir" continued Mr.. Baldwin.
"the law is being enforced to the
queens taste The authorities had
prepared for It before the law went
into operation. The TAX commissioner
of West Virginia had assembled at
different times and places the sheriffs.
chiefs Of police, cdnstahies and town
narshals of the counties, cities and
towns in, West Virginia, and fully ex-
planned the new law to them. With
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-10

the Explanation he gave them 20 un-
derstand that the law must be en-
forced. This movement has the
hearty cooperation of Governor Hat
field. who Is determined that the Will
of the people shah be respected and
the law against the sale Of liquor IN
West Virginia shall be made really
operative"
Detective Baldwin, who is cool.
level headed. careful man OF long
and varied experience became al
most enthusiastic in telling OF how
dead In earnest the people are in
having the law enforced, Il am frank
10 say" he went on. that / never
before believed that prohibition could
be made 10 prohibit the sale OF liquor
absolutely as I have seen II done
within the last ten days in West Viz
GINA The express companies are
going tn sustain the authorities In
carving out. the provisions OF the law.
Under the West Virginia law, the ship
per Of liquor from other States must
hin II to the purchaser in West Nir-
ginia. and the man TO whom IL is
shipped can only get his liquor from
the express office by gong there IN
person and being identified as the man
to whom the package is consigned
The man must not only give his per
sonai receipt for the package, but the
express agent must be AS careful To
have the mans receipting Tor the
package identified as the person for
whom it was intended as the teller
of a bank is that the person pre-
senting a check for payment Is really
the man whose name Is endorsed on
thc back Of the check. In other
words If the whiskey is shipped 70
Jim Jones. Jim Jones must get II ana
nobody else. He must be Thoroughly
identified. and there is SPECIAL pook
kent at the express office Tor such
receipts.
Yes. sir. tbs express companies
state officers. and city and town au-
thnrities. backed by the people, are
all intent upon making west virginia
really dry"
Detective Baldwin expressed the
o,,irion that business In Blueheld and
.otber cities and towns In West Nir-
cinia will not be hurt by prohibition
on the contrary. he thinks the mines
and other, enterprises operating with
large forces will be greatly helped by
having the temptation OF, liquor taken
away from their operatives. ''Prac-
tieallv every house In Buedeld that
was occupied by saloonkeepers has
been rented for other business" said
the famous detective. continuing his
very interesting story. The. business
men of West Virginia. do not believe
that their interests are going 10 be
hurt by prohibition; on the contrary
they look for better conditions. The
revenue from the liquor licenses may
be missed for a time, but this VIII
not amount to much. and the senti-
tnent Is very general that business
wi he g "a
looms all gone.
II have never seen prohibition effec-
lively enforced before. The reason, /
am satisfied, is that the prohibitionists.
after winning their victory. think their
work Is done and do not address them
selves to seeing that the law Is faith
fully carried OUT. The campaign In
West Virginia was q wonderful one
and Il was amazing to see how many
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-10

drinking men voted the Dry ticket. In
the town Of BlueaeId. whcce SIS per
cent or~eo per cent Of the mer drank
IS per cent of the people cast their
votes for prohibition"
big Victory In Virginia.
Detective Baldwin travels all over
Virginia. particularly the Southwestern
part He is sanguine of an over
whelming victory for the 6ry forces In
this State Il prt the majority for
prohibition In Virginia" said the
white haired terror of the lawhreak
ers, "at 42.s00 ! have been asked
why / hit upon these odd figures. MY
reply is that West Virginia gave S.
600 majority and l think certainly Viz
ginia will do half as we'll"
Mr.. baldwin has been over the
Southwest a good deal recently. and
says he has never seen people more
determined about any matter than they
are that Virginia shall cast oet the
saloon. Il confidently look FOR de-
cisive victory" he said, "and want
to tell YOU that Virginia can enforce
the law and make prohibition prohibit
lust "a we'll as West virginia Is do
ing. If her governor. attorney general
and city and county officers are de-
termined to enforce the law. And be-
lieve they Will.