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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-12

dale, and got off the train there. ex-
pecting to try and secure a contract.
He remained over night at the Key
stone hotel. and then shipped his
tools to I.antana. lie left the hotel
ostensibly for the railway train
Bradford had arranged to have the
woman for whom he was building
the house meet him at Lantana. She
arrived at the appointed time, but
bradford never came. AS he was 20
receive payment of two hundred
and twenty-five dollars and arrange
to erect another building, his failure
to keep his appointment has caused
much uneasiness.
As no word has reached Miami of
Bradford's whereabouts, the carpen-
ters union will today send out a man
TO try and locate him. If anyone
has heard of him or knows anything
OF his whereabouts, he is requested
to notify ]. P. Lifts. president Of the
carpenters union.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-12
MIAMI LABOR MEN HUNTING
FOR LOST CARPENTER

Miami, Nov. 12-Labor men OF
Miami are very much concerned over
what they term the mysterious dis
appearance of w. w Bradford.
member of the carpenters union, who
resides with his wife and two child
ren in their own home on the avenue
d extension.
Mr.. Bradford left Miami two
u eeks ago for Lantana t o finish a
contract and receive the final pay
ment on the job. and also to arrange
for the erection of another buildin g
In the same town.
Upon leaving Miami Mr.. Bradford
shipped his tool chest to Fl. Lauder
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-12
FOUR ON TRIAL IN MILTON
FOR HORRIBLE MURDER

Pensacola, Nov. 1.-THE cases of
Jim Brady and Percy Roberts, Jim
Barbaree, and Elder Mitchell, all
charged with the murder of Peter
Weyman, an aged man who, with
his wife, was shot to death in their
cottage up Santa Rosa sound several
months ago, were called in the cir
cult court of Santa Rosa county at
Milton Monday morning, when court
convened at Milton. State Attorney
Stokes asked that the cases of the
three Roberts brothers and Jim Bar
baree be set for trial.
Attorneys representing Jim Rob-
erts asked for a severance OF nts
case. while attorneys for Jim Bar
haree made a similar motion, bur
both were denied, and the court set
the cases for trial on Thursday OF
this week. A special venire for 100
jurymen was issued. returnable
Thursday morning at 8 o'clock.
State Attorney Stokes announced
in open court that as soon as the
cases against the Roberts brothers
and Jim Barbaree were disposed
of he will call Elder Mitchell up Tor
trial.
Jim, Perry and Brady Roberts
we're convicted of the murder of Mrs
Weyman at the last term of tht
court. Jim Barbaree was not theT
tried. and inasmuch as his case i
to be heard at this term of court ant
the Roberts brothers have appealed
their first case, the state ATTORNEY
linked all Of the cases together AM
will try the defendants for the muir
der of Peter Weyman.
Lieut.. Guy Weyman, of the Unite'
States army, who was on duty In tn
Philippine islands when his parent
were murdered, was at Milton an
readily identified the watch recentl
recovered. as the property Of hi
father.
Judge Campbell Is presiding at th
term OF court.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-12
CHANbER OF DEPUTIES
PUbu|C[Y DISSOLVED:
HE Will LATER ENTER
MAR ON SIDE Of ALLIES
NEXT HOUSE
WORRIES PRESIDENT

Washington, Nov. t12--Friends
O. the president who have been in
conference with him during the
past ten days, declare that the re-
duced majority of the next House
is a matter of much concern to him
especially as he has plans to put
through that will mean much to
the 1916 campaign. The Demo-
Gratis will have working majority
of only twenty-five in the next
House. Last year they had nearly
$50. The new House will line up
as follows: Democrats, 229; Repub-
licans, 1915; Progressives, 6; Inde-
pendent, /; Socialist. 1; and one
untitled, contested seat.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-12
LIES MUST
I|IF GOOD
SHOWING OF
kEECE WILL ENTER WAR
WHEN SHE FEELS THAT
\ SUCCESSFUL OFTEN
EIVE CAN BE WAGED
AGAINST BULGARIA.
BY Associated Press. J


.ond0n, Nov IL. ALL doubts as
what road Greece would choose
OF the muddle caused by the di-
gent Views Of politicals that the
icies Or the skouloudis cabinet
Id be rendered compatible with
opinions of IN adverse majority
q been dispelled by the public
solution az the chamber of depu-
l. Tho goyernment appears to
e considered That dissolution was
only pOasible means of securing
/, ana unr66tricted liberty of ac-
/ Greek o1ncials here and at 9TH
points continue to assert that
,ece's future actions will depend
,ly upon Military consideration
| - soon ~ Greece is convinced
i the allies have produced enough
BPS u make possible a successful
,nsive aeainst Bulgaria and thus
love the danger that Greece would
confronted With if she entered the
inadequAtely assisted, Greece
/ Immediately join the allies, ac-
ding to her representatives.
roday's military news from the
kans makes II appear that there
distinct FEASIBILITY that the An,
French and Serbian forces may
coed IN gaining the Nish railroad
far = Uskup. Accounts say that
Bulgariann are in full retreat
II veles AFTER enormous losses.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-12
HUM BoB's SPORTING TALK

New York, Nov. 12.-1For the
L time in forty years varsity
ws representing Yale and Column
meet In battle royal today. The
al eights will measure blades over
nile and seven-eights in New Ha-
i harbor. extending from Long
larf to Lighthouse Point. The
,.e preceding by one day the Yale
u Princeton annual football game
the bowl. The Yale boat will be
nned by four of the varsity and
tr of the freshman crews which
,eated Harvard on the Thames,
W London. last June. Columbia
the only varsity which Yale has
defeated this year. If it Is i'm
ssible to row the race this after
IN it will take place at 10 a. m !.
morrow morning. so that the oars
viii not miss the football game !.
e Columbia crew will be the
ssts OF the Yale eight at the game
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-12
Many PUSHED
OFF INTO THE
WATER; GUNS
TURNED ON BOATS
LINER SHELLED WHILE
SHE WAS SETTING; HOR-
RIBLE TALES OF INHU-
MAN TREATMENT.
(By Associated Press.

Naples, Nov II The Ancona's
owners have received the report Of
the captain in which he makes the
positive charge that the submarine
gave no warning and afforded those
on board no chance to escape. The
submarine continued to shell the lin
er after she stopped and then turned
her guns on the boats. Some sought
to save themselves by clutching the
sides of the submarine, but were
pushed off and jeered.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-12
NEW HAMPSHIRE MILL
STRIKERS WANT AID

Nashua. N H. Nov. 12.-Ap-
peals to the labor unions of the
country to aid the s.-,'-'-~ textile
operatives here are being sent out
by the State Federation of Labor
and bear among others the endorse
ment of Thomas NJ. Mcmahon OF
the United Textile Workers Of
America Some of the Unions
members are in destitute eirenm-
stances.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-12
PENSACOLA TO GET SHORT
LINE TO MOBILE

Pensacola, Nov. 12-That sufi
cient bonds have been sold to COM
plete the Pensacola. Mobile and New
Orleans TO its connection in Mobile
and that the work will be resumed
on the last link to Mobile is the
statement made by Pensacola officers
of that company. Work is to COM
rlence within two weeks and If
pushed steadily forward the road can
be completed, as only seventeen miles
remain before reaching Mobile bay,
by a date early next year. If this
is done Pensacola will have a new
railroads early in 1916. as the Gulf.
Florida and Alabama, building
through tc Birmingham. plans to
complete its road and run its first
train out of Birmingham ON January
10. Work on the Pensacola, Mobile
and New Orleans, which is controlled
by Henry Mclaughlin, stopped lit
tie over a year ago owing to dis
turbed financial conditions incident
to the European war, and it was not
until a few days ago that the builder
secured the support he desired. 1t
is further announced that the road
has increased its capital stock by
double the present amount, and
that while the road will extend at
present only to Mobile bay a ferry
service will take the cars across Mo-
bile bay to connections in that
city. The company owns one of the
finest water front properties and
! docks of any In the city.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-12
OVER $4,000 WORTH
OF WH|SKEY SEIZED
BY MOBILE POLICE
BY Associated Press J

Mobile, Ala. Nov. l2-Over five
thousand dollars worth of whisky has
been seized by the police here. 1t was
brought from New Orleans on the
schooner Oyster Plant. consigned to
withheld. Emile Lyons, mate of the
schooner, and two negro teamsters
were arrested. Nearly $4,000 bottles
Of beer rom Pensacola were seized
yesterday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-12
ANCONA'S CAPTAIN DECLARES
NO Warming GIVEN AND NO
CHANCE TO ESCAPE ALLOWED
SILVER Dr.
SIGN OF PROSPERITY

Washington. Nov. II. Three
million dollars in subsidiary silver
nickles. dimes. quarters and half
dollars has been demanded from
the United States treasury by sub
treasures for the purpose of cir
culation since Aug. l, according to
AN announcement made at the
treasury department. This is an in
crease of more than $2,000,000 to
the usual demands, in such peri
cd John Burke, treasurer, says it
is sure sign OF prosperity.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-12
HEIR TO 100000
COMMITTED SUICIDE
LAST NIGHT
(By Associated Press. J

Chicago, Nov. Friends of
Warren NJ. Peabody, twenty-one
years old, who recently came into
possession of $2.0OO,OOO from the
estate of his father, Hiram B. Pea
body. are unable to explain his sui
eide by poison last night. He re-
Gently graduated from Johns Hop
kins College. His mother found his
body.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-12

= '6I: PR0IECTORATE
OVER HAITI
IS APPROVED
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Nov. I2.-The state
department has received official no
tice that the Haitien senate has ap-
proved the treaty providing for
virtual American protectorate over
that country. The vote was twen-
ty-six to seven.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-12
HOSPITAL GIRLS FOR
APPENDICITIS CLUB

Mineola, N. ", Nov. 12.-An
appendicitis club is in process Of
formation at Nassau Hospital here.
Since Sept / an orderly and four
nurses have been operated upon
with success and the remaining sew
cnteen attendants are wondering
who is next.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-12

Muskegon may lose the Michigan
State Grange meeting scheduled for
that city in December, all because
the city has no auditorium with
seating capacity of 1000. An ef-
fort will be made to overcome the
difficulty.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-12
RUSSIANS TO
COME TO j. s.
FOR MUNITIONS
(By Associated Press. }

Toxic, Nov. l2.-Four Russian
army officers have arrived in Japan
to supervise as experts the output
of munitions and supplies now being
manufactured for the Russian
armies The officers are planning to
leave for the United States in about
fortnight to fulfill a similar mis-
sion in that country.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-12
Pursuit Of Serbians Continues
associated Press.)

Berlin (Wireless), Nov. 12.-
e pursuit Of the Serbian army in
,outherly direction continues, ac-
ding to an offfcial announcement.
e advance Of the Germans in Pa
"a valley. southwest of Krusevas,
!, reached the town of Kupei. Fur
n east Ribaire and Ribareke Bay
have been reached
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-12
U. S, Govt. Awaits Dispatches
(Ry Associated Press.)

Washington. Nov. l2.-State de-
rartment officials are perplexed by
unexplained delays in getting def
mite official information on the sink
ing of the Italian liner Ancona, with
probably loss of American lives The
expected dispatches have not been
received
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-12

All machinists employed by Akron
rubber companies and allied indus
tries. about 1900 in all, will have
their wages increased Is per cent.
The wage increase Is made volun-
tarily by the employers and adds
about 800 per day to the salaries
of local machinists.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-12
French Defeat Bulgarians

(By Aae0c1ated PTeSsJ
london, Nov. -. A Reuter- dis
ch from Athens says that Salon.
dispatch to Partris states the
,nch have Inflicted a severe de-
on the Bulgarians near Veles.
1 the all Of that town is immi-
IT.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-12
MAIN SERBIAN Army
HAS Been CUT OFF
IS THE BELIEF
(By Associated Press.)

Milan, Nov. 12.-There is grave
reason to fear that the main body
of the Serbian army. which has been
fighting the Germans and Bulgar-
ian right wing, has been cut off be-
tween Kralievo and Nish, says a dis
ratch here from a Secolos cores
pondent,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-12

,aris, Nov. IL. "A spirited bonn
,dment continues in the Loes sec
!, both sides taking part, accord
to French official dispatch In
Artois district the French artil-
v silenced the German batteries.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-11-12

It Ia fairly certain that the bulk
the Texas crop will be sold at or
,ve IL cents a pound, which, to-
her with the great increase in
4 price of cotton-seed brings to the
mers q revenue a bale that is
tctfeally double that which they
eived . year ago. Cotton seed is
Hnx for s25 to $40 a ton. while
= yesr the price ranged from BIS
t11 per ten.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-21

FEDERAL RESERVE DistOt NJ RATE For
payer maturing w O. ulucJ d.Js. 4 per ccu,.
CALL MONEY opened a p.r cent. hiEhc,- - /
~ cent. Yar.t =. per c-it. .los W. 81. yer cent
renewal per cent
TIME MONLY vas easier Rate. a-,as Ter
cef- ~ ..l5 days. % irs cs.i ful ninety days.
o -. YCr cent fDr four months. Sd. 20 I+r cent
fUr nte months ami 80. p,r cent t.t "a month";.
,,,.p,,~.rttr p.pFR "a. boz l.,r,,t p,tl,,
- 80, ..,, -, i,..t ,.,.'.-' h.rH
'",,.....-- - o.. ,c- ,a,, ~
. ..,.,.,....
'LLAHiNS ~, - 'nNN'A' ~ ~
.H4H 3 - 49, "a. F'-'lp'' W 40
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-21
RUSSIAN BONDS
DOWN In LONDON
Market Dull-Home Rails Easier
American Section Quiet
Discounts Lower.

London, lay 20. Securities were
dull to-day, though the glt-edged sec
ton showed fair demand at steady
prices. Home railway shares were
easie- on labor troubles. The foreign
department was almost neglected, with
Russian bonds depressed.
Ia the American section little was
done. Price changes were slight.
Consols closed unchanged at 66ig.
The Bank of England bought 1920
600 in bar gold, earmarked $50, 900 for
Argentina. and sold 100000 in for
eign coin to America for shipment
from Ottawa. Money was in ample
supply and discount rates were easier.
Money loaned At Il. to li2 per cent.
Discount rates for short bills were 2rs
per cent; for three months, . 1916 20
> 3 pei cent.
Cold premium at Lisbon was 400
Paris, May 20. Prices were firm on
the Bourse to-day. Three per cent
rentes closed % centimes lower. At 72
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-21
CURB MARKET
TRANSACTIONS
New Pennsylvania Bonds Active
and LoWer-Price Changes
Generally Slight.

Transactions in the curb stocks yes
terday were light and prices moYed
irregularly in narrow range lra"-
ing in the Pennsylvania AIS was ac-
tive. resulting in decline OF IS OF Il
point. Chilli Copper Is advanced
point. Oil share were active IN Spots:
with few price changes. Standard OF
Indiana yielded ) and Prairie flpe
Line 3 points. while Standard OF New
York and New Jersey each improved =
points. -,
The industrial list was dull, aside
from American Zinc, which closed
nearly > points up. United Cigar
Stores of America also improved. wa
bash preferred a was weak, declining
Is points. Mining stocks we're irreeu-
larlN changed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-21
On New r. !. Committee.

Il was announced yesterday that the
committee for the protection OF the
interests Of the first and refunding
mortgage per cent bonds OF the Chi
csgo, Rock Island & Pacific Railway,
now in the course Of formation, will
consist Of Charles A. Peabody, presi-
dent Of the Mutual Life Insurance
Company; Allen b. Forbes. Of Harris,
Forbes & Co; W. 4. Day. president OF
the Equitable Life Assurance Society;
A. J. Hemphill, chairman Of the Guar
snty Trust Company, and Albert W.
Harris, president Of the Harris Trust
Savings Bank, Chicago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-21
OCEAN FREIGHT RATES.

Crsr,tfir. vas ugit i0 81 departments - ~.
steamer market. LJt a moderate general demand
pr.,ai.-l ~ boats and rates we're s:esa5 g. 81
i,,.. r,e-v trade Quotations - Liverpool and Lon
.l. ia. Hun ID. cotton 20 Liverpool per 100
r. ,lGsle- CHAKTTRS- b. steamer 1900 tons.
coal Ba'un0r. q. Tie River Plate. private terms.
t..Ur.t.I. 80 steamer. ttJ tons deals. HsiNsI 20
No.. Britain. .. or about 1855 81. prompt Ef
.tes--- 90 900 ore s-an. Montreal 90 Bristol Chan
ue 81. ia. ortiog NsAchcs'cr. {, 80. or Ion
Doll - 90! June. steamer NI' tons. Ne,t ladiA
trade shout months. private terms. prompt
SCH on,r lii tons. queiracAo WOOD. Bueno, Ayfes
Z. starifofI priya,c terms Nor BAH .ji tons.
a al. Harfat o. ley - Fuul, o. West Britain.
Ial- June Jul, No- 'ar4. l.ts' tons ssus. ri -
,a,. terms. .,hc.uc- 81 tons. coal TLrad-lghia
10 Martinique. private terms. schooner. 90 tons
coal PlUalciplla o. Porto Rico. prira'e terms
sclcHtL si5 ,on.. coal NcS York 70 HG.NaI. - 90.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-21
Money Rates Easy in London

London. May 20-Money and as
count rates were easy to-day. desp'''
the outflow Of gold
The stock market maintained a so''
tone. as dealers like the idea Oh
coalition government. There was Nv
increase in business. which Was con,
fined TO short term securities, Colon's'
bonds and few oil shares.
American securities opened snso.
under parity. dropped from lack :"
support and closed easy. Il
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-21
Bank of England Return.

London. Mly 20. -T!e weekly return o. the B,nI
% Lug and shows re foiinHins changes Total re
serve decreased 1921 900. circulation der-r.ted
ID 900 600. bullion decreased 1891 Sos. o,asr :,
cfiiics Increased f2+fl COO other deposits deer,
$3.50 600 public deposits increased u 81 900. uot..
reserve distressed i3-soe0 .otcmIent securities W..
clsf SCI
Tie proper Ion % the banks reserve 10 t.bn,t,
his w.sk & 90 50 pcf cent against Il o. last week
The ratc o. discount remains pr cent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-21
Bank of France Return.

Paris Ma 90 The pee.'y return % tie Bant %
Frame slos- ii.e follow - change God 81 Ia 1
decreased Ell 1000 traces. silver o. hand de-
creased 500. 600 fral,+. notes o.. circulation d..
creased -- 50 600 franc f-tssu deposits iurrcs.s
400 900 franc. gc.sfal deposits increased q go
900 frslos bills discounted increased OF 600
frLAcs. advances decreased tesiooo ffsns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-21
INACTIVE STOCKS.

The following table gives the closing
bid and asked prices for stocks which
are listed bu; which were not dealt IN
on the Stock Exchange Thursday:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-21
DIVIDEND NOTICES.
NEKGENTHALEK LINOTYPE co

,.,,,., og,r,-,y Si,is.,S q, g. -, ~ cs,,
o. the capita stock o. MefgcufAaer linoiyp
company VIII be paid June 80. l9l; 10 tie
stoeEholdofs o. record they appear a. The close
q business o. June :. 1915. Tie transfer books
VIII cot DC closed
TRLDK J WARBCRTON. Treasurer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-21

THURSDAY. Wv 20. 1915.

lorl stock Exchange thursday "
S26jOOO week ana HVoo
a ago date $32loOo0 against S5ooo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-21
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
TuIRsp,Y. NN 20. l9i5.

Total THURSDAY, 27io against 1900 "'dnc'oAS ~
~ mas q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-21
DAILY IMPORTS AND EXPORTS.

Daily imports and exports Of general
merchandise al the Port of New York
were:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-21
BONDS

s-e0oo .chue copper 7sil2is ~. H.. usil
go 90 renn 80 T.. ~. o.. 90. %
LOU 90it, q 20 10, : 95s. %. -. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-21
LONDON CLOSING PRICES.

francs so centimes. Exchange on Lon
don, 25 francs IS centimes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-21
NEW YORK CITY BONDS,

.In'.r,h,ns,.bl. registered CT coupon tcol0oh
.KessicteJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-21
RAILROADS.
Int e. n Will IS Wa 3
MINING.
BONDS.
PUBLIC UTILITY SECURITIES.

Ca!avcras S. 100 .0)
.L-.ll.t.I t.n-I. n...- ~. Alar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-05-21
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

.p,r yalu. so TX dl,il,nd
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-06-14
TIMES EpuB11cAN. MARsHAILrowN. IOWA: JUNE IA 1915

chnse Of the Neptune euh Bath com
pauy's real estate" said Secretary
POINTER through his thin nose when
called upon BY the chair for his report.
.aThat company offers US ten thousand
for a clear deed and title to the prop
erty. The offer Is couched In sufi1-
GENTLY legal phraseology and 10 20
clear and definite that understand 1t
perfectly. As matter Of fact, wrote
it myself. Accompanying this docu-
ment is a certified check for $4,000.
also quite Ineligible. l shall now
read the Offer" which he proceeded to
do with evident relish.
"Move we accept" said the mole
nosed man indiferently.
Second the motion" snapped Hit
tam, still at tungsten glow OF indig-
nation.
Question" demanded Wallingford
with equal nonchalance. and one-half
Of the members present stared at him
in dawning perplexity. which was In
creased when, with equal carelessness,
he voted aye on the motion. making 1t
unanimous.
Mr.. Hittam, glaring at him ferocious'
", was Immediately upon his feet Il
move We declare dividend OF sum
Gent percentage to divide the 10000
now in the treasury of this company
pro rata among the stockholders"
Second the motion" remarked the
quiet little statistician.
Are you ready for the question"
yawned the chair
Question" observed Wallingforo.
He voted aye to this proposition also.
making it unanimous.
Once more Mr.. Hittam was upon his
feet. this time his eye glittering bale
fully as he launched the final blow at
]. Rufus.
Move we take steps for the imme-
date dissolution Of the Neptune Sun
Bath company he half beloved.
Second the notion" husked the TAT
man of the meeting.
Are we ready for the question Z?
asked the chair.
Question. calmly suggested Wal
lingford. and voted aye. making 1t
unanimous.
So it was that the Neptune Sun Bath
company went out Of existence.
II thought you we're fighter" Hit
tam chided wallingford at the close OF
the meeting.
Long nosed POINTER laughed. Hes
won his fight" he told Hittam. "Mr.
Wallingford invested $1,000 In prop
erty. but well call it 100000 to cover
expenses. He put up $4,000 addition
al cash. That makes his total invest
ment $4,000. he receives back the
s139.ssO we paid Mr.. Daw and Mr..
ponet for their stock. a dividend OF