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Evening journal., 1914-04-04


~ EW CAsr.E CUDATY, 80.
~ THE srACk or DELAWARE.
40 THE SHERIFF or NEW CASTLE
WHEREAS. Violet NJ. Rob
inson, by her petition 20 the
judges OF our superior Court
fled m the Office OF the Pro-
thonotary OF said Court, In
and for New Castle county.
Tor the cause OF complaint
therein alleged. has made ap.
phcatlon 20 our said Judges
thas n decree may be pro-
nounccd dissoiving the mar
riage existing between the
petitioner and Wymnn A. Rob
inson. 20
WE THEREFORE, COMMAND YOU, as
you were heretofore commauded. that
you summon Wyman A. Robinson. that
he bo and appear before the judges
OF our said court. no the next term thereof.
TO bo held 40 Wilmington, on
Monday, the fourth day Of May,
neNt. TO answer the allegations Of
the said petitioner, Violet NJ. Robinson, ac-
cordng TO the act OF Assembly. m such
case made and provided. and also TO do and
receive what the court shall then ana there
consider concerning him So this behalf, as
10 the court shall seem meet and consistent
with the provisions OF the said Act OF
Assembly.
And Have You Then There This Writ.
WITNESS the Honorable James Penne'
will. at .imington, the second day OF March
A. d., nineteen hundred and fourteen.
JOSEPH WlCGL CSWOkrH.
Issued April ], 1914. Prothonoiary
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~ EW CASr.E CVNNrY. IS
~ THE SiAiE OF DELAWARE.
40 THE SHERIFF o. NEW JAsrLE
WHEREAs. Mary p. Tor
bert, by her petition TO the
Judges Of our Superior Court.
f.ed in the Office Of the Pro
gnohotary Of said Court, in
and for New tartle county,
for the cause Of complaint
therein alleged has made ap.
pl.cation 20 our said judges
that decree may be pro
uOunced dissolving the mar.
rlage existing between the
petitioner and John Thomas
Torberi
WE THEREFORE, COMMAND YOU, os
you were heretofore commanded. that
you summon John Thomas Torbert, that
be be and appear before the judges
Of our said court, az the next term thereof
TO be held at Wilmington on
Monday, the fourth day Of May,
next, 90 answer the allegations OF
the said petitioner, Mary p. Torbert ac.
cording 20 the Act Of Assembly, In such
case made and provided and also to do and
receive what the court shall then and there
consider concerning him In this behalf as
10 the court shad seem meet and consistent
with the provisions Of the said Act OF
Assembly.
And Have You Then There This Writ.
WITNESS the Honorable james Penne
A. d.. nineteen hundred and fourteen.
JOSEPH WIGGLEsWOKrH,
Issued March 81. 1914. Prothonotary.
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COMMAND YOU. as

Al NV CASI'4s VO.NIf. IS
~ THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
40 THE SHERIFF. OF NEW CASTLE
COUNTY GREETING.
WHEREAS, Anna NJ. Rolli-
son by her petition TO the
judges Of our Superior Court.
feed in the office Of the Pro-
thonotary Of sid Court. 10
aud for New Castle county
for the cause Of complaint
therein alleged. has ma ap-
rhcation TO our said judges
.r that decree may bo pro
nounced dissolvng tho mar
rie-s eyistf~r hnfvron fhr
petitioner and George W. Roll
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Z or s1f,E@fsis FORD T0ukfNG C1ii
II Ia good order. No. eos King street.
apr2-1t.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-07
BANKERS In QUANDARY
OVER NEW WAR TAXES
Trust Companies Believed Ex.
empt From Payment on
Capital.

Private bankers and national bank on
cials were busy in conference with their
attorneys yesterday regarding the appli-
cation OF the new revenue tax law II
was generally accepted that both classes
or bankers were liable to the tax OF 81
per $1,000 OF capital and surplus despite
the fact that the trust companies have
practically proved their right to be ex.
empted from this tax
stock Exchange brokers, however. are
In a dilemma The Association OF Part
ners OF Stock Exchange Firms expects
early next week an opinion from It's coun-
sci regarding the position OF Stock Tx
change Arms. Those firms which do a
banking business, as most stock Exchange
nrms do, N Is believed. will be liable 10
the tax OF 81 for every 81 900 OF capital
" they DO no banking business they will
be liable only for $50 annually
Payment OF the tax as bankers will
probably bring some Of them into collision
with the new State law. which puts Arms
doing Il banking business and accepting
deposits OF less than $500 under the direct
supervision OF the State Banking Depart
ment
At the office OF the Internal Revenue
Collector Il was intima,ed that Commits
soner Osborn would take a liberal view
In which case, II IL believed, he will
recognize the Federal court decisions eN-
enpting trust companies from the tax on
capital and surplus under the former war
tax law
stamps Tor the taxes on other things
than cigars, cigarettes and beer have not
Yet arrived In New Nork Although the
law went into effect November / Il is
understood that those liable Tor a tax for
which there are no stamps will not be
penalized
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-07
PELL COMPROMISE OFF.
Col. Thompson 10 Press His Claim
of s3.IOO,OOO.

~ the end yesterday of meeting
o, creditors Of S II. =. Pell & Co, stock
and cotton brokers, col. Robert NJ. Thomp-
son. special partner In tho failed firm
and fathtr-lu-law of 5. n. =. Pell, am
nounced that iuasmuch as the creditors
have failed 10 agree on - plan of settle
rnent he will stand on his rights and press
lis own claim of s3,l00,0OO. All the
creditors negotiations have been ron
Quoted 80 far with the understanding
tAat col Thompson would waive his
claim.
Henry Wolman, attorney for two credi-
tors examined Charles A kittle, one
ot the copartntrs, and Theodore IL.
Price one ot the receivers, about items In
t. statement issued by the receivers showing
tNat the balance sheet as of September
81 showed hquidatlng asse's as OF July
80 amounting to SS.>9O.962. In the course
81 ,he examination II was shown that
re assets nut IN rs firm accounts, total
Ing ylI-..T5l. were only claims against
..s partners. and customers accounts OF
igG7o35u we're estimated worth about
s. son. 600.
MnrEa. J. OBrien. counsel for the
firm. said mat two creditors ought not
n be allowed TO block a settlement which
was screp' able 80 all other creditors. To-
"a. liabilities ~ the Arm. including Col.
Thompson claim, are ss,sSs,36i,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-07
Frederick QUITS STATE POST.
Resigns as Bank Examiner 20 Serve
Federal Reserve hoard.

Tho resignation of Joseph A. Frederick,
State bank examiner IN charge Of the
credit and private bankers bureaus. was
announced yesterday by state Superintend
ent OF Banks II. l. Richards. Mr. Frederick
will become chief OF the division OF audi
and examination OF tho Federal Reserve
board
Prior - his appointment to the Bank 10
ing Department in February. 1910. Mr.
Frederick was connected with the Morton
Trust Company Of this city. lie attained
a national reputation as an authority on
bank examinations In the latter part Of
1910 Mr.. Frederick made the discoveries
which led to the closing of the Northern
Bank, the Washington Savings Bank aud
The Carnegie Trust Company. lie was
thereafter associated with District Attor-
uey Whitman In the Investigations and
trials which resulted In the convection Of
william !. Cummins. Joseph u. Reichmann
aud other bankers responsible for the
failure Of the closed Institutions
state Bank Examiner Daniel W Quinn
has been appointed as examiner IN charge
NJ the private bankers bureau and state
Bank Examiner George Egbert has heeu
placed In charge Of the credit bureau IN
Mr.. Frederick place.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-07
WEEKLY REVIEWS OF TRADE.
Improvement Seen ny Experts
studying Conditions.

Financial affairs are steadily getting IN
better shape, according 20 the weekly
'rade reviews, and sentiment continue.
20 Improve The movement OF trade 4.
stlU "A great deal below normal. as bank
bearings show, hut an immense expan.
sion Is daily being made In exports and
an Increasing demand for Investment SEE
'urities has set In. Cotton prices are
higher. but the Iron and steel industry
continues at low ehb, and idleness is
considerable.
bnH'S says FURTHER improvement;
appears IN the financial markets. and al.
though the area ~ war Is extended i'm
portant progress has been made In re,
storing order out Of tho recent chaos IN
International exchanges. That tho move.
ment OF trade Is SIN greatly retarded D.,
shown by the decreases IN bank clcarings
railroad earnings and iron and steel uu;.
iu' ; but tho situation IL clearly much
better than these statistics Indicate
An Immense expansion IS daily made
% exports, a surplus In bank reserves
mas been restored emergency currency Is
being steadily retired. and notably
widening demand for investment se,urI-
lies has set In. The British moratorium
Npir"d this week The cotton pool Is
practically subscr bed ana tho embargo
"u imports ~ dyestuffs has been lifted hy
Germany Negotiations WIKI representa-
lives W the British Treasury make it
possible to further restrict the outflow OF
gold
"1'h" Federal reserve banks are to open
IN about one week. and the New York
cotton Exchange probably in two weeks
Proofs accumulate daily that natural
forces, combined with the wisdom ~ bust
ness leaders. are enabling the country t.
deal effectively with the new and difficult
Nohlrms created hv war. and thus re-
ucwed optimism and courage are assert
ing themselves While the iron and steel
output is at a low point. the feeling b.
ms industry Ia brighter. and the outlook
for tho future rs considered better"
BrddSirCrt'g SAYS: CONTINUED Improve
mcnt in sentiment additional ease en-
money market matters. increased inter-
est In stoyhs and bonds nj higher prices
heavy grain exports sustained demand
FOR war materials AZ rCmuucratiVo prlco-
high prices for cereals and live stock
somewhat better collections, excellent
winter wheat conditions and undcnilh,,
hettormeut In the southern cotton situa-
lion due 70 a rise In exports furnish A
budget OF favorable news this week
ION tho other hand there Is consider
able idleucss, which reduces the purchls-
ing power in many sections. and warm
weather adversely affects retail trade
while likewise restricting recorders In
dustrial operations are down 10 very low
levels. seemingly as low as they can 20.
and credits are heing granted on n re
StrlCted scale. Concerns manufacturing
war materials hre doing well and while
some plants using imported materials are
hampeTcd tho ability Of others 10 pro-
cure dyestuns makes for easier opcr ttion
and increased employment"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-07
EXCHANGE FlRMER ON
CITY LOAN CASH CALL
Syndicate Managers Ask Banks
for SIG, 795,075-Eighth
Instalment to City.

Exchange on London was somewhat
firrner yesterday on the issuance OF a cali
ny j. J.. Morgan and Kuhn, Loeb 4 20.
TO the banks which were particIpants In
the New York city 100000 900 loan for
the payment OF the eighth iustalmeut of
the loan on Monday The amount OF this
csl Is for si6,795,S75 and will bring tho
,otal paid In by tho banks on the city
loan up to S5l,5t9.0i5. As the banks are
allowed TO make their payments either in
god or exchange many Of the banks pre.
ferred TO purchase sterling rather than
give up gold
II In believed that another call will b.
issued almost Immediately to provide
FUNDS to meet the heavy maturities which
are ABOUT to fall due In Paris and London.
the November maturitles ON tho city's
obligations are among the hcavles, which
u is forced TO meet The hanks are al
lowed to make approximately one-tonth
OF this payment In Clearing House checks,
inc syndicate managers having alreldy
purchased exchange for that purpose un-
DER the gold export to Canada point
demand was quoted at 4.9Ots yesterday
ana cables at 4.yiL, against 90 for the
former and t.90bS for the latter on Thurs.
day. Foreign exchange men reported that
there was considerable Offering OF hills
OF eNchahge against shipments to London,
and pointed out as an evidence that tho
exchange situation was slowly but surely
adjusting Itself, that Yesterdays rise was
only fractional In spite Of the heaviest
caIl yet Tor payments ON the city loan in
stalments.
Exchange on Paris continued nrm ami
showed tendency to rise II still re-
mains the dearest exchange in the world
ana up 10 the present time shows no
signs or becoming easier. Bankers say
that fhe TACT that this country has heavy
payments OF finance bills to meet coupled
win the fact that there Ia little Paris
exchange. together with tho SO, 900, 900
credit recently extended 10 France in this
country. was responsible for the continued
rise. Paris checks were quoted az b.lils
and cables at 5.10n, which compare with
BIZ for tho former and b.il for the lat
ter on the day previous
MARKS were slightly easier, selling ut
oot Tor checks against sSh on Thurs
usy, while cables were quoted NJ sSRs
against ssh. Italian lire were lower at
6.3S' as compared with b3smb.37 on
Thursday. Foreign exchange experts say
that the lower rate on exchange on GENOA
~ not so much due to the danger OF
ltaly's entering the war and the heavy
purchase OF supplies In this country nv
her against such an occurrence as tho
tact that Italy Is a heavy seller OF llr.
TO pay her maturing finance bills In Lon
don, which up to this time have been
covered by the moratorium.
II was reported yesterday THAI Russia
had succeeded In establishing credit
here for $1,000, 600 with an international
banking house which has strong conuec-
tons with the French Government In
qulry at the offices Of the banking in
stiution brought forth the renly that tn
representatives OF tho firm were TOO busy
10 discuss it
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-07
FIGHT FOR NEW RULE OF
NEW YORK RAILWAYS
Big Insurance Companies Lead
Movement for Change i'm
Present Board.

Under the direction Of tho New York
Life, the Equitable Nte and the Metro,
pol!tar Life insurance Companies
termined tffort is under way TO reor-
game the present board ~ the New York
railways Company a suhsid AIRY of the
lnterboro- Metropolitan Company. at TN.
annual meeting to Ice held December 7
next The New York Railways COMPANY
controls the surface car lines Of the old
Metropolitan system and there has been
frequent controversy over the manage
ment of ts affairs.
These insurance companies with other
important interests which are large hold
ers OF New York Railways income &
per cent bonds have already brought suit
for an accounting. on the ground that
they are not receiving all the Income 10
which they are rightfullv entitled.
Darwin +. Kingsley, president Of IN.
New York Life. who is taking the initla-
tive In the proposed contest. said yester-
day:
THE holders Of these bonds have never
before taken proper action TO safcgua I'd
their own interests under the iudenture
They have the right 10 elect I'VE of the
eleven directors. Heretofore the election
has gone by default. We propose now to
remedy this
The five directors now technically
representing the bondholders in the direc.
torate have, We believe, msurerpreted
the indenture and as a result the holders
Of these securities ARE not now receiving
the income to which thoy are entitled hy
the earnings OF the road and the mandate
ot the indenture
TT the committee consisting OF W. A.
Day. president of the Equitable Life
Haley Fstc, vice-president OF the Metro
politan Life; Allan Forbes. president Of
the State Street T'rust Company Of Ros-
ton, and myself has tho necessary num-
her of proxies on December IL will
select directors who believe. ms the com
mlttee does that tho bonds are entitled
10 more income, indeed 10 tho whole per
cent
IF we elect all nvs NJ the so-called
bond holding directors the stockholders
will still control a majority OF the board
but tho bondhodors will then he In a
position TO know what Is being done and
to assert their rights.
THE members OF this committee have
20 personal interest TO serve. Coupon
bonds must be registered for voting wtt
IN Guaranty Trust Company NJ New
York. Proxies should he executed only
after bonds are registered"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-07
MORE EAST SIDE BANK ARRESTS.
hohre and Ginsbcrg Held Under
Heavy Bai1.

According - Assistant District Attorney
CHARLES Dusnk.nd who was appointed ~
prosecute IN" accused East side private
htukcrs at least two Z them lost heavily
hv Specializing in Wall street. one " them
Nrnt 50 far as 10 pay g. his broker S25. 600
on the eve Of the day that his bank was
closed by state Superintendent Of Banks
Eugene Lamb Richards
Two more bankers We're arrested YES
to-day. They are Max kohre Of 1855 West
l22d street and his partner. Moses Gins
berg, Of 1897 Eastern Parkway brooklyn.
kohre's son-in-law. David " Singer. a
lawyer Of 1890 seventh avenue. was also
arrested on an indictment char-ing him
with knowingly receiving property To de-
fraud creditors. Al We're prraigncd be-
fore Judge Mulqueeu in General Sessions
Nohre's bail vas fixed 1T s2J 900. Gins
Hrrg's AZ sl6.ooo and Singers at so. 900
\ surety O0mnany wont ON thel,. hnnds
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-07
APPELLATE DIVISION DECISIONS.
Complete List Handed Down Ycst~r-
day by First Department.

The following decisions we're handed
down by the Appellate Division, First
Department, Yesterday.
People sx rel Eugene 7. Lenahan, re-
lator, W. Max +. trlHenhaR"n ~ Register,
&c respondent. Writ dismissed and pro-
oeedlngs affirmed, with $40 costs and dis
hursemsnts. Opinion by lngraham +. J.
German savings Bank in the city Of New
York nppeilSn' vs. ph,'ip Masns, a, as
versed, with costs and Judgment ordered for
p.aintin ns stated IN opinion, "Ilh costs
opinion by Mclaughlin. J. Settle order on
John Batt & co, La, respondent vs..
Ellis y. Earle, appellant judgment re
versed and Judgment directed for paintIn
on verdict. with costs to appellant. opinion
by scott J., Settle order on notice, ,,,.,,,-
q Fitch and another, defendants Judg-
lnent ordered for plaintiff as stated in opin-
j, Settle order on notice.
william ! shaw an infant respondent'
judsmsni ana order reversed, new trlai
ordered, costs to appellant TO abide event.
opinion by Laughlin j Settle order on
sixty Wall street, respondent, VS. Joseph
clevenger. appellant discrimination re-
Appellate Term 70 appellant to abide event,
and Judgment Of Municipal Court reversed
and new triAl granted Opinion by Laugh
stephen h, watts, respondent; W Doull
Miller COMPANY appellant Judgment re-
liant. to abide event Opinion by Mclaugh.
lin J. Settle order on notice
Fcnnella Hurrel!, appellant VS. City Of
New YORK ct al, respondents Judgment
affirmed without costs. Opinion by
Iaugnliu !. Dritr MOD
George i Fisher. appellant, W Ezra 4.
futile 4 another. respondents. order re-
versod. with SO costs and disbursements
motion denied aud cause directed to ne re-.
stored 10 Special Term calendar. Opinion
by LsuEhlin J order Med.
In the matter ~ Sorhsrt Heinshsimar.
order declaring the existence Of lion ar
Armed and remainder Of order OF Tefsrss
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-07
ALGoMA STEEL SCRIP PLAN.
BondhoIdrrs VIII BE Asked TO Give
ApprnNnI on November 1T.

A meeting ~ the holders of the frst
ard refullnE mortgage per cent nifty
year susl% fund gold bonds OF the
AcoUp steel Corporation. Ltd, will he
b 4 ON November - at the offices OF
the United states Mortgage and Trust
CompHHN for the purpose OF sanctiosinS
@ mobilization Of the rights OF the bond
holders h. authorizing the company TO
pav 'No interest on the bonds due october
'ast Nrr' :, lnl5, October !, 1915, and
AIr. s. l''s, IN scrip. This Is 70 be
eN hang aide on cor after December J,
1915. '"r like amount OF bonds, with
en- option 10y the company to pay cash
a. alr Pima, There viii also ba author
ted 'rl~u the trust company an au-
,her'icatou md delivery 10 the company
roo0 request Of $4,000, 900 par value OF
tN" : '0u.uoN ISSUE OF tho bonds
=" h'udnold,ra win also be asked
IN "'' upon change In tho deed OF
tr''' 'rvI.Ite n the release OF the Lake
e.1'r.n" Corporation from its guarantee
IN r'''.t ~ the interest on the bonds.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-07
HERREsHoFF CASE REVERSED.
Navy Motor Figures In SUIT Against
HoadIcy Company,

The Appellate Division reversed yester-
day judgment against the American and
British Manufacturing Company OF
Bridgeport. Conn, In which Joseph II.
lloadley is largely interested, for s2,S34 in
favor OF william S. Herreshoff mechan-
teal engineer and motor designer MIR.
lierreshoff was employed for a year at
$500 salary and was discharged before
the year ended.
Tho defendant commended that Mr..
Herrcshons discharge was Justified be-
cause he made test of a six cylinder mo-
tor designed for the Navy Department
after being directed not to do so and also
because certain blueprints for which he
was responsible disappeared Mr. HERES
hoff said the test uf the navy motor was
"A part OF his work and that the accusation
In regard To the missing blueprints was
not made until after he was discharged.
The higher court ordered II new trial be
cause OF error by the trial Judge in con-
Quoting the case.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-07
ROCK ISLAND PLAN
FINALLY ABANDONED
The Protective Committee An
nounces Tt Can DO No More
Than Any Individual.
STOCK TO BE RETURNED

TIE protective committee for the pre-
fsrred and common stockholders OF the
Ro,k IMand Company. OF which william
A Read lie chairman. announced yester-
day that less than a majority OF the stock
~ tho company having been deposited
with the committee II is in no better post
ton than an individual stockholder to
protect the interests Of tho depositors and
that ne committee has therefore decided
e. rc'Irn all stock deposited.
Tne announcement amounts to a dis
solution ~ the committee, and the step
1. -. .vCd to have been taken because
(. vas believed certain that the holders
OF the chicago Rock Island and Pacific
paH.oad collateral trust 4 per cents will
come into control Of the Chicago, Rock
island and Pacific Hallway, which Is the
opcr-' * company. through foreclosure
o. t.e stock OF the latter company. which
= put up as collateral for the bonds
The deposit agreement went into effect
on March .. 1914 and negotiations we're
promptly undertaken by tho committee
10 rtorEaulze the operating company. A
tentative plan was drawn up and approved
tv the stockholders committee and by tho
bondhoiders' committee. This called for
tie Issuance OF S32, 900 par value
t-eer~-ed stock. Which was tentatively
however. when It was discovered that
further estimates Of the officials of the
railway company showed that dividends
Upon the proposed issue of preferred stock
might not be earned In the next two years
The coming OF the European war and the
depressed financial conditions since the
nrs, OF August OF this year have made It
Impossible for the stockholders' committee
70 put into effect any other plan OF
reorganization.
The committee's statement IN conclusion
requests the holders OF certificates Of
deposit issued under the deposit agreement
OF March ?. 1914, 10 surrender their GER
tlncatss OF deposit duly Endorsed in blank
and 20 Immediately withdraw the stock
represented 10y such certificates OF de-
post This Rill enable the depostors to
take such action In their own behalf as
'nev may deem advisable"
The members OF the committee arc
william y Read. Arthur Curtiss James.
william Church Osborn, ogden Mills,
Francis ! IIne, Andrew J. Miller and
Psstus J Wade
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-07
DRY GOODS TRADE IMPROVES.
"Ecoromist" Report. Bcster Copd,.
tons In Market

Improved market conditions rule both
IN raw and IN finished cottons." says the
DRY Goods Economist Increased sales
OF spot cotton In southern markets at
higher prices. larger purchases by Eng
Iish spinners and Increased sales OF gray
cloth convartbles ~ slightly higher prices
than those recently reported were the
encouraging features OF the week.
The retail trade has been adversely
affected by the recurrence Of mild
weather. Wholesale business in New
York was somewhat interfered with by
The election day holiday. High authori-
ties however. regard the general sltua-
ton as showing Improvement"