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Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1914-07-23

Mrs. w. H. Smythe and Mrs. H. w.
Chisholm. This affair was great
success both financially and in the
fact that 1t served to bring the peo.
pie In closer touch with each other
1t is hoped that If the people on this
island become more acquainted with
each other more social festivities will
follow. There were is tables scat
tered about the large living rooms of
the cottage which were beautifully
decorated with black eyed susies.
roses and pine bouyhs. During the
afternoon bountiful refreshments
were served consisting of tea, ices.
cakes, sandwiches. a whole pickle.
candies, nuts and lemonade. The
f1rst ladies' prize, a lovely cut glass
dlsh was won by Mrs. w. H. Smythe.
The second ladies' prize, morocco
telephone pad was won by Mrs.
Howard Knight. The first GENTLE
mems prize was won by Mr.. George
Barrie of Montreal, who received a
hand-painted tobacco jar. The sec
ond gentlemen's prize, a box of
twenty-five of the best cigars known.
was won by Mr.. Tillman. Among
those present were Mr.. James
Humphreys, official of the Grand
Trunk Railway of Toronto. Mrs.
George Scott Stewart of PHILADELPHIA.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Tillman of New
York, Mr.. and Mrs. George Barrie of
Montreal, Mrs. Arthur Sampson Of
Brookline, Mass, Mrs. N. H. Arming-
ton, Mrs. James E. Humphreys, Mrs.
Howard Knight, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
0. Chisholm, Mrs. T. Prescott. Mrs.
w. E. Willis, Mrs. w. M Christie and
daughter Beulah, Miss Doris Cortland.
Miss Ruth Cumberland. the Misses
A. r. and Gertrude Fuller, Mr.. Ken
netn : Chisholm Of Medford, Mass,
Mr.. Robert Smytbe, Mr.. Paul Fischer
of Jamaica Plain, Mass, and Mrs.
William ]. Britton Of Brookline.
Mass.
Mrs. w. A. Sampson and sons.
Kenneth and Arthur of Dorchester.
Mass, are summering at The Hamil-
ton bungalow for July.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1914-07-23
The Best of Ice Cream.

For one who wants to obtain the
very best quality of ice cream at the
very lowest prices consistent with
that quality, we can do no better than
to recommend to him the West End
Dairy, whose office on Custom House
Wharf is very readily accessible to
the summer traveller. The cottagers
or the bay are generous patrons of
this firm and they are sure Of getting
their cream when ordered, one of the
most essential things in ordering any
commodity, especially one like ice
cream. The management of the firm
assure the public that the greatest of
care in cleanliness is taken in the
handling of their product.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1914-07-23
Kindness end Gratitude.

Beware of taking kindnesses from
others as matters of course. The
heart we'll purged by humanity is so
deeply conscious of it's unworthiness
that to receive acts of kindness al
ways excites some emotion of graft
tude, Of shame, of surprise, or all
three together-of gratitude for the
benefit, Of shame upon thinking how
i'll it is deserved, of surprise that our
brethren should bestow upon us what
we so little merit.-From Mr.. Glad
stones 'Religious Life"
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1914-07-23
a DELIGHTFUL Trim

The many friends of Mr.. Albert
G. Robbins at Chebeague and the 9th.
er islands in Casco Bay will be glad
TO learn of his success in his new un
dertaking at Falmouth Town Landing
on Falmouth Foreside. Mr.. Robbins
Will serve lunches of the most deli
clous sea-food to parties visiting his
establishment by motor boat or auto
mobile, and his establishment has
proved very popular with the summer
visitors to Casco Bay. 1t is only a
snort trip and a most enjoyable one
to Town Landing from most of the
islands in the bay and summer resi-
dents should not neglect to take this
delightful days outing.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1914-07-23
AMERICAN DAIRY LUNCH
b. ~. MscDONALD, Proprletor

121 Commercial Street, nearly oppe-
site Island Steamers and South
Portland Ferry.
100 Middle Street, nearly opposite
Poetoffice.
Milk, Cream, etc., fresh from dairy
farm daily. Best Of foods, quickest
service, reasonable charges.
Finest equipment in the East. Visit
us when in town. Elite Lunch, 487
and 491 LIZ Congress street for la.
dies.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1914-07-23
Youths Hardest Task.

"The training of children is a con-
fessedly difficult task" says an edito-
rial writer. No more difficult than
the training of parents. Many chill
dren find the task OF conquering the
prejudices and old-fashioned ideas Of
father and mother almost hopeless
Toledo Blade.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1914-07-23
The Place for Yachtsmen.

The place most familiar to the
yachtsmen of Casco Bay would not
be hard to name. The Thomas
Iaughlin company at 184-1S6 Com
mercial street, is probably one OF the
best stocked stores in marine necessi-
ties of every description to be found
in New England. 1t also offers a
safe place for leaving boats when in
Portland, at it's float in the rear of
the store.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-02
PENNSYLVANIA R. R.
PROFITS DECREASE
Net Earnings for 1913 Fall SILL
222,972 Below 1912, De-
spite Larger Receipts.
rBy Telegraph TO The Tribune. ]

Philadelphia, Feb. met earnings OF
the Pennsylvania Railroad system last
year were 81 222,972 less than the year
before, an average monthly decrease OF
nearly 100000, according to the annual
report Just issued. Gross earnings. how
ever. were the largest in the history OF
the system, sl7S00,S32 more than in the
previous year, which made the best show
ing up to that time.
Expenses increased more than go 900,
the increase being largely in wages and
in the repair of flood damages incurred
last spring on the lines west Of Pitts
burgh.
The net earnings In 1913 were the small
est in a decade. at least. about $4,000 900
less than in 1911. when they were some
what below the earnings of an ordinary
year. 1t is not likely, however. that the
decrease will affect the dividend rate.
The lines west OF Pittsburgh had the
greater falling off, their portion of the
decrease being $S022, 655 Lines I'm the
East fell off in net earnings s.. 20o.3l6.
One ray of hope is afforded from the
statement OF earnings for December
which shows an increase in net earnings
on the lines east of Pittsburgh OF sl0S. ia
over the previous December-the best
showing in several months. This advan-
tage, however, is largely lost for the
system. because the lines west fell behind
December, 1912.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-02
CHEAPER MONEY
CHEERS LONDON
Call Loans Drop to IA Per
Cent, While Long Bills
Rule at 2 Per Cent.
tBy Cable to The Tribune. ]

London, Feb. 1.-The great feature OF
the money markets last week was. OF
course, the reduction Of the discount
rate by the Bank OF England to per
cent This was fall of a whole point,
and while it had been predicted for an
early date it was not really widely en-
pected that the reduction would be
made below 3l2 per cent. with a 3 per
cent rate probably the week following.
In addition TO this the Bank of France
has at last cut it's rate also, reducing
II 10 3ia per cent.
Nothing shows the remarkable &C
emulation of money in the great CEN
tres more strikingly than the rapid re-
ductions in the Bank of England's dis
during which ii has dropped from TO
3 per cent. \ week ago the bank was
in better condition than in any January
since 1896. In the last week II has
added nearly IS, 100000 to it's stock of
gold, bringing it approximately to
S216, 100000, while the reserve in
creased $S750,00O TO $4,000 900.
Owing. however, to the increase of de-
posts the ratio of reserve to liabilities
dropped somewhat.
The outside market, of course, fol-
lowed the bank. and on Saturday the
general rate for loans to Monday was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-02
French Rentes Advance
Slowly and Bank Shares
Remain Strong
vINISTRY'S FINANCE
GIFTS MUCH CRITICISM
o.ooosed Increase in Tax on Per
<oral Property Antagonizes
Capitalists Generally.
,nr cable 70 The rribune ]

ren The nrmness and buoy
-, -. Rourse remains unimpaireo'
,b. monthly settlement the volume
...,s,etions was slightly less 'nan
- IRE previous sessions owing 10
e. ,skine realizations. \ cheerful
.y throughout favored optimism
,.,,ers and sellers fastened 10 repur-
-. This stipulated activity French
.-tcs a fractional advance
~ shares are strong. and bear cover
,.s s,rened the Russian and meta, ,.
IT, issues and the industr'als' pe'
ll's.N. ars show weakness The reou0-
hl's'''' -. ruropean bank rates. accom-
uo' ~ ~. .ssv money conditions creates
49, 80. -,-o,r,s'ng business outlook
8 MS - s.,sus Of TIE financial scheme oy
So, ,ss ministry hopes to a'o'o NC
- Nr loan are being oioseV
'ssu -'.,,,,,s BY the French press and are
- h Tor much criticism A speo-4 I
'' ,o- the expenses Of the Morocco
49,. ...-.,. will remove expenses under
i'''' - rom tho general budget ano
on. 10 "a reduce the figure OK the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-02
But Dull Trade Is Cause of
Few Changes Being
Made This Year.
DEMAND FOR SPACE
NOW EQUALS SUPPLY
New Subway Revives Prospects OF
Lower Broadway as Big
Trade District.

To-day is moving day IN the loft
centres. There will be fewer changes
this year than on any similar occasion
in years. Realty experts say this is due
to many causes
Few business houses are lucky enough
TO be needing larger space or better
quarters just now. quite considerable
number could get along very well with
less room than they have but they dare
not make such a change because they
would lose position with the trade.
Recent general business conditions
have not brought into competition with
old, established concerns many new, Wig
orous rivals. In days of widespread
prosperity hundreds OF large industrial
and mercantile concerns spring up over
night and thrive. Usually they require
spacious rooms in modern buildings. and
this demand causes builders OF such
structures to bestir themselves TO
meet IT,
: This year there is very small num-
Der of prominent firms Of Chicago, Bal
timore, Philadelphia, st. Louis. Boston.
Cleveland, Pittsburgh. Detroit and San
Francisco opening new offices here Soma
we'll known brokers' asked for the names
Of out-of-town firms coming replied
that they knew OF none. Nor could they
mention a single New York house seek
| ing extension out OF town.
But the general renting situation in
| this city is much better than IL was
| some months ago The bottom of the
realty decline was reached quite while
| before the new year.
In 1905. the record year in the greater
city 2,505 buildings were projected In
Manhattan. the estimated cost being
sl23,3i0,710. Last year the number Of
new Manhattan buildings was about $50
and the cost a little more than s7o.-
! 900, 900.
For some years after 1908 there were
many more new lofts than new tenants.
In 1907 the yearly crop OF Manhattan
| buildings was s9l. and the following
year the output was only 607.
The demand for space is now about
equal to the supply.
| Broadway below 14th street is begin
ming to recover from the blow IL re-
/ ceived when its prestige was dImmed by
the creation of a big and attractive loft
section In Fourth avenue north Of Union
| Square. The subway now building will
give to lower Broadway it's necessary
transit link, and a revival is already be-
ing felt.
| Quite a number of tenants are moving
from adjacent streets into quarters on
Broadway between Chambers and 14th
streets. Many leather merchants. print
ers and manufacturers Of hardware. toys
and novelties are moving on to Broadway
South Of Chambers street and east OF
Broadway the rental situation affecting
business properties is satisfactory" said
Charles T. Noyes. president Of the
Charles r. Noyes Company. The loft
buildings in the section are well rented.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-02
SEEK TO EXTEND TRADE
Fifty Illinois Manufacturers to
Visit South America.
Lrrom The TrIbune Bureau. ]

Washington. Feb. with the support
and sympathy of the government in
Washington, fifty members OF the Illinois
Manufacturers Association will sail from
New York for South America next Sat
urday on a mission of commercial ex-
pansion. which will result. they hope, in
material increase in trade.
The delegation is going TO ascertain
conditions in the countries visited. There
will be no effort TO sell goods. but the
promoters of the trip feel that it will
be OF great benefit TO the members OF
the association. which feels that the time
has come when II is possible to develop
trade with Latin America on safe and
sana lines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-02

ably the popular conception Of railroad
that Of an enormous giant going on its
way, regardless Of the interests OF the
people and even inimical 20 them. And,
I'm fact, the history Of railroad contact
with the public justifos, or did at one
time. justify this antsgonism. In the
early days. and net so very long ago, the
railroad was an arbitrary power, imper-
sonal apparently regardless Of the rights
and comfort OF the community. which
JUDGED IL by the manner IN which IL treat
cd people who had business to do with II.
The attitude Of railway employees 10 the
public was generally overbearing, some
times insulting. and little satisfaction
could be gained by asking questions. II
was also very difficult 30 recover over
payments or losses, and even to-day any
one having a small claim against rail
road finds his time and patience worn
out by the long machinery OF red tape
and apparent indifference which meets
any attempt on mis- part 10 get back what
he thinks belongs to him.
The attitude Of the railroads has
changed much in the last few wears in
this regard and this may be because to-
day the giant that was has been roped
into captivity by the liliputians. who are
piercing his hide in every direction. II is
perhaps well that this giant has been
hob6led, or would be well, provided the
persecution process is not carried too far;
but that this is being done is evident 10
an impartial observer. and this is due TO
the fact that our politicians take up vo-
rsciously any complaint of the people or
even amy whim, and fan the little smould-
ering ember eXcitedly into a big fire.
Railroads have become the target Of
every state Legislature TO a really alarm
ing extent"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-02
PLANS FOR RURAL HYGIENE
DR.. Biggs Urges Need of SAM
tation for Country Homes.

The need for n division OF rural hygiene
I'm the State Department OF Health, with
adequate appropriations for applying
modern sanitary methods 10 rural pubic
health. is being urged by Or. Hermann VI.
Biggs state Commissioner Of Health.
DR.. Biggs has presented figures showing
that while the death rate In the cities has
decreased the rural death rate has in
creased. The death rate upstate IN
creased last year from 1875 to 1873 thou
sand of population. while in New York
City It fell from 141 TO 1871 p thousand.
Or. Biggs has pointed out that in the
country each dwelling is a unit. with It's
own theory of sanitation. while in the
city water supply and sewage disposal
are provided.
Proper supervision OF rural health IS a
thing becoming vitality necessary, accord
ing TO Dr. Biggs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-02

IL per cent. while weekly fixtures were
at Ia per cent.
Perhaps what is really the best feat
IRE OF the situation Is the reduction or
the bank rate i'm Austria and the fall in
the open market discount rate in
Vienna to 4 per cent, while the return
of the Austro- Hungarian bank shows
for the first time since August, 19l2, a
note circulation below the legal maxi
mum. All this points to n continuation
of plentiful and cheap money; and, In
deed, there is no reason TO suppose II
will be either scarce or dear during the
present year. At the same time condi-
tions may send up some of the present
rates of interest and discount. The
Bank of France shows every intention
of continuing to take gold, while Aus
trla exhibits the same purpose, now
that conditions are favorable TO such
action on her part. and Russia has now
tho immense stock of SS42. 400, 900
worth. an increase OF S65,OOO,0cO
-
take gold If she desires, and not only
does one hear on every hand that Rus
STA intends to take gold. but history
shows that she always does whenever
conditions allow.
Brazil continues to be in bad condi-
ton on account OF poor crops and low
prices Of rubber and coffee, which, to-
gether with the Mexico-Japanese situ-
alton, puts a cloud over New York. So
il may very we'll be that we shall see a
tightening of money.
Nevertheless. there is no reason from
anything now above the horizon to ex-
pect any really serious change In the
markets this year, and the stock ex-
changes and bourses in London and all
over the Continent are jumping in
lively fashion, pushing prices up with
every appearance of solid foundation
Of optimism.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-02
CHILDREN AND WORK
DR.. Dean Urges Compulsory
Vocation Schools.

DR.. Arthur d. Dean, chief of the state
vocational schools, addressed two thou
sand persons in Loew's Theatre. New Ro-
chele, yesterday afternoon at a meeting
of the Peoples Forum, established by
Supreme Court Justice Martin j. Keogh.
Speaking on THE Man and the job
DR.. Dean said:
THE state should compel employers 10
allow boys and girls OF fourteen and
fifteen certain hours a day to go TO
school II is wrong to take boys and
girls from school TO give employers ma
terial wealth"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-02
Snail Loans Proposed

-.s, ,be snecial and exceptional eN-
-, On s-nanents NJ. CsillauX pro
.. number Of successive small loans
..,o-,ranied by quick amortization. ~
n.,,,s.rv will introduce tax on capital
- he applied in 1915, which should proouoe
,,,ono An increase IN other taxes
..,, as that on petrol. should give ~
~, m, while the new income tax IS cal
..,.,.a % return SoO00ooo 10 The Treas
.~,. Further. the Finance Minister
IONS on many other millions by Ger
..,. economies and retrenchments when
be has IN View.
A. AL times IN France succeeding r j.
,,ncs Ministers have looked upon NOV
al. capital as the mich COW ever mana!
- az M budget deficits and 70 cover new
,,,.rd,,ur. Capitalists as we'll as the
Zee s,a cool and reserved concerning
a.. nroposals They expect that IN the
.,d /, VIII fall 10 them TO pay the lump
SIN, required 10 balance the unWielo!
budget Personal property will be taxed
SIN more. although II already has heavy
\ zeal burdens 10 bear. II the French ma
i ,,rsl wealth in personal property IS four
Fines greater than forty years ago
',.,,slrg now AZ the figure OF $500 0co,-
ord and bearing interest Of more than
tstOoopo - succeeding budgets have
crown from under 100000 10 the pres
IN, huge outlay Of about 5000 10000 for
rroeent needs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-02
TO TALK ON CITYS NEEDS
Mayor to Speak at Meeting OF
Charity Organization Society.

Mayor Mitchell. President McAneny OF
the Board of Aldermen and Controller
Prendergast will discuss the administra-
tons social programme at the annual
meeting Of the Charity Organization So
cietv. at Aeolian Hall on February 49,
Robert w. de Forest, president of the
society; Edward T. Devine, secretary anu
Lawrence WELLER. director of the depart
ment for the improvement OF social con-
ditions. will speak of the city's needs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-02

Seven Keys to 5adpate' is a good
story, but Earl Derr eiqqers does even
better in Love insurance." which be.
gins next Sunday in The Tribune. Or.
der your copy in advance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-02
The People and the Railroads

The baohe Review OF last week pub
i-shes the following:
Representative at Washington. adyo-
eating government ownership for rail-
roads, declared that the power Of the
ni'ed States government was slight com
1Ied with that OF the great railroads,
that these were challenging the SOW
gnty OF the government This is prob
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-02
Coffee Dull and Lower.

Coffee trading for the week was quiet
and values were depressed. Bulls who
had counted on a cessation OF the heavy
BRAZILIAN receipts were disappointed, ana
the SPOT trade has remained quiet and OF
q hand-to-mouth character, the recent
heavy warehouse Withdrawals having
replenished depleted stocks in the interior.
The market is in a waiting condition.
Affairs In Brazil are believed TO be more
satisfactory from financial point OF
view, but as long as receipts continue
heavy and indicate a larger crop than had
been estimated there seems little prob
ability Of aggressive operations on the
buying side Recently there has been
tendency TO transfer interest from near 10
distant months, and some operators ad-
yocate buying of September on the be-
lief that stocks will decrease steadily dur
ing the balance of the season and that
the prospects for small crop next year
will become more effective as the season
advances. The worlds visible supply was
estimated 10 show a decrease during
January OF $4,000 to $4,000 bags.
In the country produce markets the
principal feature Oh ih'eie9' nos S -
drop OF about cents a pound In butter
which has been brought about mainly by
heavy importatlons OF qualities sufficient
~ high to compete with the home prod
uct. Other lines have held about steady
although eggs show declining tendency.
In livestock and dressed meats there have
been fractional changes and some small
advances. the principal one being gain
OF 10 cents a hundredweight in calves.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-02

When Earl Oerr 8isgers wrote Seven
keys to Baldpate" he didn't know he
would outdo himself in Love Insur-
ance,' which begins in The Tribune
next Sunday. Order your copy In ad-
vance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-02
Strange Stories Circulated.

Other incidents have occurred TO dis
terb the financial market here Strange
F3pries have been going the rounds con-
RfninF extraordinary manpuvres in lead
~ financial spheres. These dealings -
known 20 the public. and ~ true. would
,rotably lower these nnanciers IN nubl,c
estimation. III feeling Is likewise OK
pressed IN genuinely French financial
tclrcles az the growing ties between the
4 Ugh banking and financial personages o,
L rance and Germany. II Is said that
Banks and financial firms are being found
u here under supposed French manage
tnent. but which are IN reality offshoots
of German houses, or simply German
businesses implanted here, whose aims
are not In accord with French monetary
interests or national policy
Further. IL is openly declared that a
ring q German spectators on the Paris
bourse have been actively undermining
hy persistent attacks the very best
french securities. 70 the injury OF the
STOCK market and OF holders Of these
stocks and shares
for ell these reasons there is a feeling
OF unrest and Of irritation both among
business men and the public at large
ana mus the year is not likely TO pass
Without many incidents Of world wide in.
ierest In finance.