davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21

shingling. All the joints are broken
as in regular shingling. The diamond
shingles should be sized. that lie, as
wide as the courses are laid. The
sketch illustrates course. ~ inches
to the weather. These shingles are
placed in the courses until the re-
quired width is obtained. The other
shingles joining the diamond are bev-
seled on one side.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21
WlnaIess Victory.

Aunt Dinah was colored saint in
Charleston, who could shout above the
entire congregation. 1t was the Gus
tom during the collection to sing
Fly abroad. thou mighty Gospel"
and Aunt Dinah always threw back
her head, shut her eyes. and sang
away Justify till the plate was re-
turned to the altar
Deacon Alphronius Green. noting
this, stopped when he reached her
pew one Sunday, and said:
'Look-a-heah, Dinah! What use
you a-singing Fly abroad, thou mighty
Gawspel ef you amt give nothin' to
make her fly"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21
TO PRODUCE DIAMOND SHAPE
Method illustrated Of Cutting shIngIes
So That When Placed They Form
Figure Desired.

There are many carpenters that do
not know how to lay shingles In a
gable or between windows on side
walls in diamond shape This is very
easily accomplished If the shingles
are laid as shown in the sketch, writes
Ernest s. Yawger of Ithaca. N, X, In
Popular Mechanics. 1t will require
but little more time than plain
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21
Got His Answer.

The other day new story was told
in connection with one of Mr. Joseph
Chamberlain political campaigns
During one of his speeches man In
the audience kept on shouting:
Are you going to tax my food? Are
you going to tax my food?'
After a bit the audience lost pa
thence with the man, and loud sugges-
tons were heard that he should be
turned out. Mr.. Chamberlain Gained
the storm, however, and proceeded
with his speech, but few minutes
later the mans voice was heard again:
Are you going to tax my food? Are
you going to tax my food?"
oh, stop your brayingH roared
somebody; "thistles'll never be taxedi"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21

from the top Of the door frames, as
well as the distance apart. The bar
is then placed against the door frame
80 that the end plate fits snugly at
the top. and the markings for the
mortise made by drawing lines inside
the gauge points.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21
Be SURE it's WRIGLEY'S
Lucky Accident for Him.

After proposing three times and
being rejected on account OF his ugli-
less, man in London was injured
in an accident so severely that when
he recovered his face had been com
pletely reconstructed, decidedly for
the better He proposed again and
was accepted.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21
USE OF WRONG TYING TwINE
Much Trouble Caused Manufacturer
by Employment Of Wrong Kinds
Soft Varieties Much Used.

The use Of wrong kinds Of tying
Irvine causes the manufacturer much
trouble. A soft and pliable paper wool
Irvine is much used. Pictures show
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21
Enontoverss Liability Law.

Thirty-seyen states have employers
liability laws, and in II of them the
old common law defense Of fellow
servant has been abrogated. while In
seven others II has been modified.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21
Generally speaking, charity is more
Of fad than an obsession.

DR. Piercess Pleasant Pellets regulate
and inyigorate stomach, liver and bowels.
Sugar coated, tiny granules, easy to take a.
candy. Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21
Business.

Business Is the king pin Of all pro
lessions the master profession, be-
cause business is tho one fabric
woven out Of all entangled activities
of community which 60 to make up
society, and society is life.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21

Judging by what some girls face
the parson with they must hate to
work for living.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21

Use Roman Rye Baisam for scalding sen
sation In eyes and Inflammation Of eyes OF
eyeltds- Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21

Putnam Fadeless Dyes guarantee
satisfaction. ADV.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21

Mrs. Sarah A. Conboy Of Roxbury.
Nass., is national organizer of the
United Textile Workers union.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21

Lots OF things and men seem easy
until one tries to do them.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21

Ten smiles for a nickel. Always buy Rec
Cross Ball Blue; have beautiful clear white
clothes. Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21

Many a victor is sorry he won the
battle after counting the cost
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21

Be happy. Use Red Cross Ball Blue;
much better than liquid blue. Delights
the iaundress. AL grocers. ADV.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21
ARE You coNsTIPATEp7

Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills have
proved their worth for Is years. Test them
Yourself now. Send Cor sample to BIB Pearl
ST., New York. Adr.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21

One drop of guile may make quart
of goodness ferment.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21
Loser lta Charm.

Loses lts Charm.
It's difficult for a newly married
man to generate much enthusiasm
over his brides beautiful hair after
he has seen her pile 1t on the bureau
for the night.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21
Fact,

Mine enemy has stolen my new In
cubator!"
What fowl revenge!"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21

how little Irvine can be satisfactorily
used when it Is the right kind-an
the amount needed when it is the
wrong kind.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21

important to Motiners
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, q safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that It
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-05-21
SPECIAL TO WOMEN

The most economical, cleansing and
germicidal Of all antiseptics Is
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-18

Pennyylvania at 110ia Is just ) points
below the recent top. but as the last quar-
terly dividend has since been taken on
the price tho stock In on about 81
points. That would seem as II Penn
sylvania had sustained what might b.
regarded as full reaction. according
to the usual methods Of speculative cal
culations But professional sentiment
nnds more than one excuse for n pessi-
mistic outlook on the stock. The prev
alent Wall Street construction OF the
further suspension Of a decision on the
higher freight rates asked for by the
Eastern roads finds expression In sales
of Pennsylvania. The forthcoming earn
ings statement for January 10 confidently
expected to make a very poor comparison.
And finally the annual meeting In March
furnished an objective point for specula-
tors for tho decline. The company
has announced in notices sent out re-
Gently that the stockholders will be asked
to authorize "a mortgage to secure bonds
to be issued from time to time. when and
M approved by the stockholders to an
amount not In excess at any time OF the
then outstanding capital stock" These
terms suggest tho probability OF c refund
ing and improvement mortgage, with n
possible maximum OF $500. 100000, Why
this prospect should be considered un-
favorable, however. II 10 hard to see.
The Pennsylvania has good property
to mortgage at any rate. Perhaps II Ii
tho very magnitude Of the figures Of such
u mortgage which are 80 impressive.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-18
GOSSIP OF WALL STREET.


Dulness liz the one subject that ID
taboo In the Wall Street commission
houses. II Is the last phase OF the stock
market that the broker likes to refer to
The ordinary commission house manager
would prefer to keep up the impression
that stocks are always moving or about
to move up and down In Kaleidoscope
fashion. That Ia an entirely desirable
frame Of mind for customers to be in. II
breeds commissions. Similarly dulness IL
the buGbear OF the floor trading elemen,
who make their living out OF fluctuations
The professionals like TO think OF the mar
ket as being either desperately weak OF
desperately strong constantly. II doesn't
matter much which as long as there Is
action. That Is why SPECTATORS durins
the past few weeks have turned first C
one side OF the market and then TO the
other In attempts to find a trend. Nobody
wished to admit that the market was
really doing nothing. And yet the chief
characteristic during the present month
has been simply the dulness OF the mar
ket That feature has overshadow owed
everything. Even yesterday the dulnss.
Of the trading was more pronounced tsar
the heaviness OF prices. for the turnover
with one exception, the session preceding
Lincoln's Birthday. was the smallest since
the first few days OF the year.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-18
"Rivhts" TO Royalty.

sharp break In Great Northern pre-
ferred In the last half hour of business
followed the announcement that the capt.
tai stock would be Increased by $4,000
900. the new stock TO be offered at par
Tho argument behind the selling was. OF
course, that the floating supply would
shortly be enlarged by this action. There
was nothing surprising in this new issue
The system can always find "A use fol
new money and the present is obviously
= favorable time for financing future
needs. The amount In small In COMPARE
son with the already outstanding capital
stock. AZ regards the anticipated in
crease In the floating supply past expert
ence 10 that the Great Northern stock
holders are unusually willing to take ad-
vantage OF such opportunities to increase
their holdings large proportion OF
Great Northern preferred stock IL in the
hands OF wealthy foreigners. The rights
to subscribe will go TO some OF the royal
families OF Europe and TO a substantial
portion Of the British peerage.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-18
SMALL net CHANGE
IN COTTON PRICES
Market Is Extremely Dull,
with Narrow Trad
ing Range.
STATISTICS LOOK STRONG
Calculations as to Visible Sup
ply at the End Of the
Season.

There Was little feature to the cotton
market yesterday aside from dulness.
and tho net change In prices after SEES
sion Of inactive trading was 30 small ~
10 be hardly worthy Of comment Liver
pooi came shade lower than due and the
,acsl market after opening unchanged to
I points lower turned steady and closed
Al, net gain Of a point or % over Mon
day.
There was a tendency in the New York
market to sag further under Liverpool.
Selling for arbitrage account was again
IN evidence and II 10 believed that Liver
pool houses are short In this market at
least 800, 900 bales. This 10 quite apart
from the straddle operations Of some Of
tho larger spot interests who also are
.hort in New York against purchases In
Liverpool II seems to be the impress
sion here that large part Of this selling
originated with the South, which at
tempted to hedge In Liverpool. which 10
the highest ma.let. Liverpool traders
transferred these sales to New York and
IL thus looks the good deal Of the cot
ton now In the South which originally
was hedged in Liverpool Ii now hedged in
New York as n result Of these straddle
operations. This appears 20 be the logi-
cal result Of the facility which New York
offers for the delivery Of low grade cot
ton. which neither Liverpool nor Now Or
leans will accept
When one considers that an amount Of
cotton probably in excesS OF three-Q
,ers o. "A million bales has been sold In
New York against purchases In Liverpool,
Il LOOKS as IL the technical position of the
local market eventually would prove to
10 very strong. for when the time comes
for the undoing Of these straddles the
bayias power will be \ big factor to be
reckoneI with.
Thcgc Is u growing tendency to look
upol tic statistical position as q very
strong ono under the surface At present
the visible supply of American cotton IL
approximately $4,000 bales. and on the
tssis OF commercial crop of approx
mstely 100000 bales there remain
100000 bales TO como into sight before
September /. This furnishes a total
supply from now to the end OF the
season OF approximately 100000 bales.
American mills need about e.750, 900 bales
Tor their requirements throughout the
season and TO give them anything like
~ adequate reserve. Foreign mill taxi
lss call for about 3.75o,000 bales. There
IL therefore chance that tho visible
supply Ut the end Of tho season may not
10. much II any more than 10000 bales
o. American cotton. and most OF this will
he extremely low grade and undesirable
cotton This situation has led to an
Underlying conclusion that with any
ground for anxiety over the new crop
prices would DO likely to work consider
ably higher.
spot cotton was unchanged. Middling
upsuds, 1890. Spot cotton In the prin-
vrA Southern markets WIS unchanged.
NeV orleans. 13c.: Charleston. l:%c.;
Norfolk, I2a4c.: Savannah, 13c,: Mem
phs, l3c.; Augusta. i3kc. Futures
closed point up.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-18
FINANCIAL NOTES.

The southern Railway Company has ssla
70 Drexel Co. OF Philadelphia S+.3e00se
per cent. car trust certificates maturing
In ten years Tho bankers have announced
that large part OF the issue has already
been disposed of.
At tho annual meeting OF the stockhslders
Of Montgomery Ward Company. Inc, j. l.
Zook was elected IA director to succeed the
late A. Montgomery Ward. Al subsequent
u. Thorne was elected president to succeed
Mr.. Ward.
The stock Exchange has ruled that Union
Pacific stock Will not sell ex the sXtrs
dividend on March 2. when the books close for
the distribution Of the Baltimore and Ohio
stock and the special payment Of o. cash
but that on that DAY II viii only sell ex ths
regular diyidend Of az yer cent. A duo bill
.si.s made on and sf,er that date unti
further notice.
Msgarlsl q Go. are making n public efser'
ting Of $4,000 Gulf. Florida and Alsbams
hallway FIRST mortgage 5 Der cent. bondl
due July I. 1891
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-18

THE GRAIN MARKETS.


Following tho trend OF Northwestern
markets, wheat values yesterday advanced
70 new high levels. There were many
reports OF active export buying. but the
major part Of khis business WAS closed At
Winnipeg. In addition to the export
factor cables were generally higher and
Interior receipts we're light. Shorts were
rather nervous and covered freely. Oher-
Wss we're relatively small. The market
opened Arm nc. higher. later advancing
10 level nearly lc above the preceding
days finals. Tho advance was well main
ta.ued, as the market closed at the high
point, ~ to Nc. net higher
Corn prices advanced Nc. partly In
sympathy with wheat and on reports OF
being substsntiated by the tirIner tendency
~ prices az interior points, Tho best buy.
.ng vas dona by the shorts. Oats values
displayed almost AZ much strength a.
corn and trading was more active. Re.
90 pts we're moderate and there was .
stable decrease In the visible. Western
elevator interests were said to have been
rgc buyers.
Bradstrests visible showed wheat west
" the Rockies Increased $4,000 bushels
wheat In the United states east Of the
Rockies Increased lt6, 200 bushels wheat
M canada decreased 1851, 900 bushels
81 American decreased i.771.ooo bushels
Europe and ahost increased 100000
bushels worlds wheat decreased 200
bushels Corn, American east Ut the
Hor~les Increased 10000 bushels. Oats
smer,can, decreased 100000 bushels.
Luropeans wheat visible Increased
-'s, 900 bushels for tho week. and In nov
5000 bushels. Last year there Wal
~ increase OF 100000 bushels and the
total was $4,000. 900 bushels.
lie Chicago Trade Bailetts estimates
te wheat reserves ~ Of February I a
''o 100000 bushels or 10000. 900 bushell
more thau last year, but supplies In ssc
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-18

Sales Of the Union Pacific convertibles
were quite heavy and transactions seller
twenty were frequent In the trading. the
latter obviously indicating liquidation by
foreign holders. There is no particular
significance to this selling. either OF for
eign or local origin. The bonds are now
selling about on n parity with the stock
and the present market therefore affords
the best opportunity for bondholders who,
for ono reason or another. do not wish to
convert to dispose OF their holdings. Such
selling has been going on for several days
and will undoubtedly continue until
the end Of the month. After March . thu
price OF the bonds will not include the
value OF the privilege to convert and
thus obtain the benefit OF the extra dis
tribution.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-18
HIGH PLACE FOR VAN TUYL.
metropolitan Trust, IL u Said, VII
Elect Hin President.

II was learned yesterday on good au-
thority that at meeting OF the directors
Of the Metropolitan Trust Company which
will occur in the near future George
c. Van Tuyl. Jr., State Superintendent OF
Banks. will be elected president OF the In
stitution. Mr.. Van Tuyl Is expected to ac-
cept AS soon as the present bill regarding
banking law revision, In which the Van
Tuyi commission Ia now at work. Is acted
upon.
Mr., Van Tuyls torn will expire on May
2: Of this year. but as the bill will prob
ably not be completed for presentation to
the Legislature until about March and
will then have to be considered by that
body, II probably will be very near the
end OF his term before II Is disposed OF.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-18
THE MISCELLANEOUS MARKETS
CsRee sass Under March LissiAa-
tisn-Prsvssaous Lever.

Coffee values sASged further yesterday
under liquidation in March There was
active switching from that position 70
May at "A difference Of 20 to 20 points,
the ANAL sales showing the March pre-
MUM over May to he 81 points Foreign
news played an unimportant part In the
trading. Bra8illan receipts continue
to run light. but many In the trade still
cling to the opinion that this Is due
to the rainy weather, rather than TO ex-
haustion of the movement The market
closed to 10 points lower after trans
actions of $500 bags.
Price,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-18
To eli CREDITOR Of the Idaho Railway, Light
Power Company:

NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN pursuant TO
an order Of the United States District Court
for tho District OF Idaho. southern Division
In n cause therein pending where the Guar
snty Trust Company Of New York Is plain.
tin. and said idaho Railway, Light & Power
Company. ct al. are defendants. being cause
No. 40 mo as, Westinghouse Electric a
Manufacturing Company v Idaho Railway.
Light a Power Company, ConsolidstedD that
all creditors having claims for preference
not heretofore allowed on account OF claims
arising from the operations OF said Company
prior to December s2rd. 1913, the date Of
appointment Of receiver therein. which are
proper 10 be paid as expenses OF operation
ana current and unpaid payroils and vouch-
ers. and supply accounts Incurred in the
operation OF said property At any time within
elk months prior to said order, are directed
70 hle their claims with said receiver on or
before the Soth day OF April 1914, and all
other creditors are directed to Intervene In
said cause within like date on or before
the same date and all claims no, pre-
sented by hling with the receiver or inter.
Nenton within sa!t time, shall Re barred
from any participation In the assets Of tho
rece!ser-hip estate
Dated January @9th. 1914
by ORDER OF THE COURT
tsiEn-dJ -. q +. MARkHCS.
Receiver
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-18

ond hands are $4,000, 900 bushels isn sAAn
last year. Amount available for export
and carry over July 4. 1914. In estimated
at 100000 600 bushels, against 1i2. 900. 900
last year. both estimates being figured on
the Same basis. Exports from February
TO July last year were 100000 BUSH
-. an II they are the same this year
there would be q carly over Of es.oo0,oo0
bushels.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-18
COMPANY FIRST REFUNDlNG

Proposals will DO received by the under
signed until and including February goth,
lsit. for tho sale TO the undersigned. for Ac-
count Of the sinking Fund created by the
First Refunding Mortgage % ths Bingham.
ton Light Heat Power Company. dated
July let. 1909, of bonds secured by said
mortgage to an amount sufficient to exhaust
the sum of seven thousand two hundred and
forty. nine and s5-lO0 dollars 81 2s.skl.
UNITED STATES TRUST COMPANY OF
NEW YORK. Trustee,
ny WILLIAMSON PELl, Assistant Secretary
Dated. February 3, 1914
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-18
THE CHICAGO MARKET,

CHICAGO, Feb, 1.-THE public utility
Issues were exceptionally strong under
the leadership OF Chicago Railway LIST
certificates. Buying for investment ac-
count has stimulated these issues. Sears
Roebuck Was heavy on small volume of
business. Tho continued demand for
Chicago Railway 5s was the main feat
ure Of the bond list. Summary:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-18
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
gxTRAORDlNARY RARE OPPORTUNI1

Clever, active executive wanted with
1000 cash as operating manager at gooe
service corporation well established and nov
doing "a large and Increasing business n
Greater New York Money all to go into the
business to Increase equipment for tho &C
capiancs OF new and Very profitable ser.
vice contract that will give $40, 900 or moro
additional earnings, Investment guaranteed
by fully responsible associates engaged H.,
other inss,. address, stating references Sse
RORTANr, Oox $50 Sun once.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-18
Detroit, Toledo d lronton
RallNNaN e omnAnN.

10 Holders at Ccrtihcates Of 1ndebt edness
81 Rereivev~ Of Above Railway Company.
issued under orde~~ Of Court dated ~
s.mbs! -. 1909. February ~. 1910. March
20, 1911. and june 60. 1911.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that tho
undersigned will pay, at It's once No 90
Broad street. New York. IN before Feb
rusry Is. 1919. for account Of he ReorVani-
zation Committee under Plan and Agree
ment dated December 10, 1913. to holders Of
the above described Certificates. the face
amount thereof, with the interest accrued to
date OF payment upon surrender of said Ger
t!ncater In negotiable form
pTr uH' NsW Iors Fsbruary X igit
BY JAMES DOpD Treasurer
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-18
EXPORTS OF NERCHANDIsL

Exports OF merchandise from the port Of
New York for the week ended February IL
compare as follows with the previous week
and with the corresponding week u year
ago;
Last week. Previous week. Last year.
&iS.oiL23t Sst.S:G1s2 9id.5to.es2
Exports Of merchandise from January
to date compare ~ follows;
1914. lole
o1ee,t1Aou ntI7bflol
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-18

Wheat-No. 1 Northern at Minneapolis
ssSc. No. Northern spring e. o. b. to
arrive. Sl.05k; No. 2 red I. o. b.. 3l.O3h I;
No. hard T. o. b. to arrive. 3l.O2: No 1
Manitoba e. o. b.. 91.0lh
Corn-No. 3 yellow. prompt shipment,
roc: No. 2 yellow. prompt. 72hc. Oats
No. white, +sa%Shc.: No. white.
" q %5hc. standard. 45ia u acc. Bar
ley-Malting c. 1. T. Buffalo. seq 75c
Rye-No. Western. 6sc F1our-Spring
patents. SAs5 e S5.25: spring clears Sa.sO
GN16; Kansas straights. St2O q sA45.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-18

Sugar-Rehners were disinclined to
make purchases OF raws at the spot basis
OF 3.45c., and little business was tSans-
acted. The refined market was with
out essential change. The American COM
pany wns the only refining interest I'M
position to make prompt delivery.