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The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-05-04


Columbus, y. NJ, May Military
authorities at the base camp here ap
events of importance in the Mexican
situation are impending A spirit oi
anticipation seemed to be manifest
over the reservation, although no de.i
mite reason was offered. Soldiers OF
the garrison were being kept close tC
the reservation in readiness for any
move warranted by developments
-Four companies of infantry received
marching orders, and 1t is believed
they will get under way today 1t is
known Gen. }. J. Pershing, expedition
airy commander, is being kept closely
in touch with the conferences in Ell
Paso and Juarez, and is laying his
plans accordingly.
A long important message from El
Paso was transmitted to him over the
army wireless, but no inkling of its
contents was given out here.
From military headquarters came
the statement that there have beer
no new developments in the field, and
all operations are at standstill pend
ing the result of the conferences"
A report that a detachment under
Col. James b. Erwin had engaged
MeXicans was denied.
Four new aerOplanes were being
prepared Immediately for service
Ell Paso. Tex, May 2.-Information
from Washington that Secretary Ba-
ker had instructed Gen. Scott and
Gen. Funston to make it plain to Gen
Obregon that an agreement reached at
their conference here must not be
based IN any plan for immediate with
drawal was received with gravity in
Juarez.
Gen. Obregon refused to comment,
saying he would await developments
at his next conference with the Ameri
cans. This, it was expected, will take
place today, altho it is possible that
it may be delayed until after the reg
ular Tuesday Cabinet meeting at
Washington
Among other Mexican officials
gloom was openly expressed. 1t was
pointed out that Gen. Obregon had
come to the border confident that he
could persuade Gems. Scott and Funs-
ton that the American expeditionary
forces should be withdrawn at once.
Secretary Bakers instructions to the
American conferees were regarded as
completely blocking the hopes of the
Mexican minister of war
The border patrol has been doubled
and troops are closely watching Mexi
cans.
Washington on-Eliseo Arredondo, the
Mexican ambassador designate. called
on Secretary Lansing to renew his ar
gument in favor of early withdrawal
He followed closely the line taken by
Gen. Obregon in his exchange of views
with Gems. Scott and Funston. He
was informed that the State Depart
ment would not take up any diplo
matte discussion on the subject, as
urged by Gen. Carranza. until after
the military conference at El Paso
had been concluded
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-05-04
SHERIFF AND RANcHER SLAIN
Horesthief Confesses He Killed Ranch
man and Partner Shot Sheriff.

Fort Collins, Colo.-Laying down
their lives rather than surrender to
two horsethieves they had trailed,
Sheriff Frank b. Roach of Laramie
county, Wyoming, and Nels Nelson. a
cattleman who has a ranch near Chey-
enne, were killed by two men who
were captured later in the day by Of
GERS of Larimer county. Colorado
Clyde B. Pearson made signed con-
fession here, saying he had shot Mel
son and that his companion. Peter
Burns, had slain Sheriff Roach
Pearson and Burns were held respon-
siblc for the deaths OF Roach and Mel
son by coroner's jury.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-05-04
Wrong Diagnosis.

Your condition is very serious
said the doctor-"very serious indeed.
What you need is an entire change of
scene
The patient seemed puzzled. But,
doctor" he began.
There's no but about it, insisted
the physician. "A complete change of
scene is the only thing that will cure
you. BY the way, what is your ocCu-
pation?'
I'm scene shifter.'
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-05-04
Busy.

"Jimson has become very devoted
to his family all of a sudden"
What makes you think so?"
well. ! haven't seen him at his us
ual haunts for nearly month"
That doesn't prove anything. The
fact of the matter is, somebody pre-
sentcd him with mecrschaum pipe
and he spends his evening at home
coloring it."
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-05-04
capp Sustained by Supreme Court

Denver.-The State Supreme Court
handed down a decision affirming a
previous ruling by Judge CaveE Ter, in
which the latter declared that the ap-
pointment cf Warden Capp, under the
civil service law of 1912 was good and
that the governors efforts to replace
Capp by Shaw were illegal.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-05-04
interviewing a Humorist.


Good morning, Wagge. What's on
the carpet today asked Bingleton.
Dust" said Wagge.
Clever boy. But mean what have
you on FOOT"
Shoes" said Wagge, solemnly.
20, come off, Wagge. What are you
up to these days.
Date" sighed Wagge.
III give you just one more chance.
you poor Frivol. you. What are you
doing now?"
Everybody" said Wagge.
AS usual, eh?" said Bmgleton, as
he showed the remains down the near
est available coalhole - New York
Times.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-05-04
INFANTRY WITH AiRMEN AND
hiGh-PowER PLANES, WAIT
ING WORD TO START.
TROOPS WILL REMAIN
IUAREZ GLOOM OVER
WITHDRAW TROOPS.

western Newspaper Union News Service,
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-05-04
Strenuous,

What do you mean by referring to
Virgins as an athlete? The only
game he can play is pinochle. and
you'd hardly call that an athletic
sport"
"1t is the way Virgins plays it. You
ought to see him pound the table when
he trumDs the other fellows ace
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-05-04
This Is Awful.

Are you Hungary"
"Yes. SIAM
"Wcll, come along; I'll Fiji"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29
DUNLOP'S TERM IN
JAIL IS RENTED

Yesterday Magistrate t. j.. Purysar,
of Henrico. on the petition of large
number of prominent citizens remit
ted the Jail sentence of fifteen days
imposed on David Dunlop. Jr.. Of
Petersburg. for speeding an automo-
bile in Henrico County. Dunlop. how.
ever. was fined 800 and placed un-
der 1000 bond to keep the peace
for one year and not drive an auto
mobile through Henrico County in
that time. 81 ~
Owing to the fact that this was the
young mans first offense. and that
Dunlop was most repentant Magis-
trate Puryear decided that Jail sem
tence would probably DO him more
harm than good. A petition request
ing leniency for Dunlop was signed
by Thomas w. Purcell. Samuel Rag
ester. w. M. Habliston, Gordon wal.
lace, Oliver J. Sands. A. L. Hawse.
George w. Warren, Frank A. Heb
son. Howard Lawrence, w. Frank
Powers. Neil ID. Stills. r. II. Talley.
Lewis G. Williams, Harry c. Beafyls,
John w, Gordon, T. w. Seay. r. &C.
Jones. j. r. Tucker. George W. Nc.
Daniel
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29
Office OF Collector or City Taxea
City Hall. Room lot.
Pay City Taxes

city taxes ON real estate Mr. 1a1n
are due and payable June 18th to 3oth
inclusive.
Failure to pay all or one half In 3vne
incurs a penalty of 5 per cent on the
whole amount, ana IL not paid ba6oro
September 1st the collector 10 reanafed
by ordinance to levy. with costs adaad.
ALI males twenty-one years Of a4e.
all persons tnsa,e or femaie), who ewnH
personal property. and all parties cons.
Quoting business In the city % Rich.
mond tof whatever naturs) are,, ~.
sessed. ~
fersonsf taxes can be patd ~ -
year 1915 between October list anA De-
cember ~. 1915. without penalty.
Grading. paving. pipe and 2eWee
connection bills are iue ana pays16N
when notices are mailed. sSNS
Property transferred January lst ~
later stands in name OF owner IN HE
when making settlement give namA ~
" hieh property stood prior - Doeo6S II
Der Al, 1915. sS
This 10 the only notice ra0pix11 y
law. Please give II prompt attone3
80 AZ Ia. avoid tclirqpency anA psno1f
South Richmond taxes. Cd. auGt K
paid 1T the OFFICE ef ~ NepQ1Y u -
ls6aos. r4nth -aHd HptI = - mn Bs3
Al
csaaAnter - xa1sa -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29

Buy OIL stock I'm Producing Company.
Special low price for new drifting
campaign. put down Is wells. Com
pany has 20 producing wells. Paid
two dividends. Write free informa-
ton. AMALGAMATED OIL CO.
lio$ Colcord Bldg. Oklahoma. Okla.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29
SCHEDULES.
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
Premier Carrier of the Soufh

SUfglhEhN hAtLWAYs
Premier Carrier of the south.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND, MAIN
STREET STATION
N. B.--Fcllowing schedule figures
published as information and not
guaranteed.
80 A. M.--Daiiy local for Danvilie.
1880 4. M-Datly--Limtted ali
points South. Pullman buffet parlor
car.
500 P. Vi Except sunday-Local
for Chase City. Darbsrp and interms-
date stations
500 p M--Oaiiy--For Danvii.a AZ
ianta and birmingham. with Pullman
observation sleeping car.
L.I5 p. M-Daily-Limited--F all
pofalts South. Pullman ready 800 T.
NJ YORK RIVER Line
4:15 p. M.-Daily--Local to West
Point.
$40 p. M-steamer train. daily sx-
cept Sunday. for West Point and Bal
''T f'ss A. Nc M s.0b to w...
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.
From the South: T:o5 A. NJ, 500 A.
NJ, $3.50 r, NJ. ana $50 p. NJ. daily;
$40 A. NJ. except Sunday,
From West Point $40 a. NJ, s:15 r.
NJ, daily and s;%s A. M.--Ste&mer
train from Baltimore. daily except
MAGRuDER DENT, D. p, A.
so7 East Main Street Phone Mad. as.
rs North Seventh Street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29
CHICKENS AND BOOZE,

Revenue Agents Discover CARGO a
Rum Under Load Of Poultry.
Atlanta. Ga, June 2S.--Mixing
whiskey with chickens got J. c. Whit
field into the tolls OF the law, when ho
drove his farm wugon loaded with
poultry, underneath which revAnuo
agents discovered a cargo Of bIoeks
ade rum, into the city.
/. J. Blalock. who accompanied himI
in the vehicle, was also taken into
custody, but proved at the time Of
trial that ne had no knowledge o. the
wagons contraband freight. and Wa
dismissed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29
SEALED PROPOSALS.
Office of
Superintendent of the City
Gas Works.
Richmond, Va, June %, 1916.

Sealed proposals will be received at
this office. Room 1t9, City Hall, until
1900 O'CLOCK. NOON. JULY 10
1915. to furnish these works. +. o. b.
this city. freight prepaid, with 100
lengths of 4-inch. 100 lengths 12-inch.
36 lengths 1S-inch, 134 lengths 90
inch c. I. Bell anL Spigot gas pipe
of standard weight. This pipe must
be straight and free from defects, and
must conform to a. G. i. 81 ecifica-
tons.
Also the following specials: 20
inchx10-i cross, 20-inch ell, 20
incnxs-inch cross. 1s-inch tee, 20-inch
center. 16-inch tee. 16-inchx1 0 inc h
reducer.
A certified check for one hundred
dollars S100). drawn In favor of the
City Treasurer. must accompany each
bid
Proposals must be sealed and en-
dorsed, Bids. for Gas Pipe and Spe.
ci&ls," and addressed to the under
signed.
The Administrative Board reserves
the right 10 reject any and all bids
offered.
(Signed)
w. P. KNOWLES,
Superintendent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29
COLD BOTTLES SEIZED.
Columbus Police Confiscatc Fifty Of
Them in Dash on Joint.

Columbus, Ohio, June 2S.-Two
heaped boxes OF bottled beer, con-
fiscated in police dash yesterday,
caused longing glances on the part of
visitors to the police station In the
afternoon. where the amber tempta-
ton was on display for a timc.
Officers Nicholas and Hoover say
they saw a man obtain a bottle of
beer at 22s North Sixth Street, and
that they went into the house and
found w. M. Dyer. dispensing the
fiuid.
Fifty bottles were taken to police
station rs evidence against Dyer. whe
Is charged with bootfegxifie.
Dyer. who In colored. received q
5000 fine and costs in Police Court
nix weeks ago for; = similar offsnses
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29

VIRGINIA: IN THE CHANCERY
COURT OF THE CITY OF RICH
MOND.
Martha L. Epps. who sues,
etc. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Complainant
Martha L. Epps, adminIstra-
trix Eli Epps, ct ais Defendants.
Extract from order entered in the
above styled cause on the 22nd OF
June, 1850
The court doth order that this
cause be referred to one of the COM
who is directed to inquire and repor,
to the court: - (3) An accoun,
of the debts and demands against the
estate of the said Eli Epps. deceased
their amounts, priorities, and to whom
due
NOTICE of the time and place of TAX
ing the account directed in paragraph
go above published once week for
four weeks in some newspaper pub
lished in the city of Richmond. shall
be equivalent to personal service of
such notice on the parties interested
in said inquiry.
Offices of Commissioner f. NJ. Long.
No. so1 American National
Bank Building.
Richmond, Va. june 20, 1915
To the parties interested in said in
quiry;
You are hereby notified that have
fixed on Friday, the 2Sth day of July,
1916. between the hours of 10 o'clock
A. NJ. and o'clock P M, as the time.
and my office aforesaid as the place,
for executing the requirements of said
third paragraph of said decretal order.
Given under my hand this 2ath day
OF July. 1919.
r. NJ LONG.
Commissioner.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29
sPEgAL NOTICE.

To Whom 1t May Concern:
As certain parties are industriousiy
circulating the report that I am a mar
ried man, with the deliberate intention
of prejudlcins me In the eyes Of many,
this lie to certify that I am not and
never have been married
c. r. SEAY.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29
CHAS. E. BOILING,
City Engineer.
PROPOSALS. FOR FUEL.
Office of
Board of Fire Commissioners,
City Hall.
Richmond, Va, June ~, 1916.

Sealed proposals. in accordance with
specifications to be furnished upon ap
plication to this office. will be received
by the Board of Fire Commissioned RS
until O'CLOCK r. NJ. MONDAY. JULY
10. 1915. for furnishing the Richmond
Fire Department with ESQ tons (more
or less) of the best quality. free burn
ing, White Ash, Pennsylvania Anthra-
cite Coal, stove and nut sizes
Also 200 tons (more or less), Run OF
Mine Coal and with Is cords (more
or less) pine block wood. All to be
delivered in such quantities as the
needs of the Fire Department may from
line to time require,
The Board Of Fire Commissioners re-
serves the right to reject any or all
bids; also to award the contract ss A
whole or In part.
All coal delivered under this con-
tract is to be weighed on the citys
scales.
Envelopes containing proposals must
be sealed and marked Proposals FOR
Fuel" with the name OF the bidder on
the outside. and addressed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29
MISCELLANEOUS.
MUSICAL.

How Many Thousand Talking Machine
records are there you have never
heard--never will hear--unless you
adopt our club exchange plan and
exchange those you are tired of for
fresh supply? Drip post card and
get the details SOUTHERN REC.
ORD EXCHANGE BUREAU. r. o.
box 1864. Riehmond. Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29
Office of
The Building Inspector.
Richmond, Va, June 26, 1916

4SKVA2IIAOAU, vns, u11C 20, AV4U
Sealed proposals will be received at
this Office until 1900 o'clock noon
Friday, June 80, 1915. for the removal,
relocation and the necessary repairs
to the houses situated on the Hebner
lot. between Temple, Lombardy. Tay-
lor and Cary Streets. according to
plans and specifications now on file
in the Office Of the Building Inspector.
Copies of plans and specifications
and other information may be obtain
ed upon application TO the office of
the Building Inspector.
The Administrative Board of the
city of Richmond. Va. reserves the
right TO accept or reject any and all
proposals offered
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29
IMOND AND PETERSBURG
'Basx.se. iIimited fweek days only


sEABOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY.
The Progressive Railway Of The south.
South bound trains scheduled to leave
RichmoAi daily. 9:35 A. NJ, local TO
Norlina; 1880 P. NJ. sleepers and
coaches. Atlanta. Birmingham, Jack
sonville: e:s5 p NJ. coaches and Sleep
ers to Jacksonville; 12:A5 A, NJ. sleep
ers. Atlanta. Birmingham. Jacksonville.
Tampa, and coaches Jacksonville.
North bound trains scheduled to ar
rive in Richmond daily $40 A. NJ. $50
A. NJ. Local. $3.50 A. NJ. sat- P. NJ.
Effective at once.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29
NOTICE

Tbs regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Robert Harding
Company. Inc. will be held at the Of
fcs of B, F. Johnson Publishing Com
psny. No. 10 S. Eleventh Street In
the city of Richmond. Virginia, We'd
nesdsy. July s, 1915, at o'clock p. NJ,
E. c. BROCK. Secretary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29
AGENTS.

salt shaker. keeps salt dry in any
climate. Everybody buys them. Par
ticulars free. Sample, Csc. EUREKA
NOVELTY MFG. CO, Chattanooga.
Tenn.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.


Our Dollar a Day Plan-How TO Be-
come rich in q few years by invest
ing dollar day in oil stocks. Send
for full particulars. WOOD. KIRBY
IL CO, 25 Broad Street. New York.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29
Transfer Initials. Letters. Monosram.,

apply them on automobiles while
they wait; cost 81 each; profit si.3S
on $3.50 Job: free particulars. AUTO
MONOGRAM SUPPLY CO, Niagara
Bldg, Newark. n. ].
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29
w. P. KNOWLES,
Superintendent.
Office of
City Engineer,
City Hall.
Richmond, Va, June 90, 1916

Sealed proposals will be received at
this office until. IL o'clock noon, June
80. 1915. for excavation In Shield s
Lake and for necessary riprapping,
Forms of proposals can be obtained
On application.
Parties bidding may submit sep
arate bid for work on force account.
A certified check for $4,000 must
accompany each bid as guaranty
OF execution of contract.
The Administrative Board reserves
the right to reject any and all bids.
CHAS. Z. BOILING,
City Engineer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29
Observation-Disclosures


xzuovvEaters-Rent. sale. Machines
MI s49r every requirement at prices from
ssL tD3-t0 ups cash or easy payments.
'ssx Rant - month: 5 months. $3.50.
II xhres months rent applied on pur-
lAAmo; every machine Remington,
sa2fAntNed, r REMINGTON TYPE.
y1T4k cQ1fPANx. 10 Ea1t Main
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29
LEGAL NOTICE.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

VIRGINIA: IN THE CHANCERY
COURT OF THE CITY OF RICH
MOND.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29
SUMMER BoARDERs WANTED.

summer Hoarders Wanted. Country
home an miles from station, on
county road, good shade. good spring
water. bath room, References ex-
changed. MOUNTAIN VIEW"
Shipman. Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29
L. S. JONES

Secretary Fire Department.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29
WANTED.

Wantea--Empioyy~e Tn the City Of
Richmond for boys. white and col.
orded. fourteen to eighteen years old
Call RS udoiph S2s. JUVENILE
COURT OF RICHMOND. CITY Hall.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29

Agent---Steady

Distributing Agent--steady Work
$l2.50 distributing Toe free packaR cs
perfumed laundry starch; no money
or experience required; honesty only.
1868 Blumer Bldg. Lincoln Ave. and
Roscoe, Chicago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29
HEIP-MALE AND FEMALE.

NJ You Want a Position for Life. with
Z big pay. short hours and sure ad-
vancement? Then work for Uncle
Sam. My free illustrated book DIX
800 tells how to get an appointment.
EARL HOPKINS. Washington. d. C.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29

! Can Sell Real EstateI wasn't Position
with live concern. where energy and
ability can produce results. Box
800 Alta, this pspers--=~-------------
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29

WAntea Board by Couple With Two
daughters. ten and thirteen. Must
u NJ nrst-class and in good location.
IL 0FECIAL. care The virginian
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29

kfnk-O-Line Agents Wanted, Male or
female, white or coiored. to sell
kink-O-Line. grows coiored peoples
hair. Large profit. Write 2t2 North
Fourth Street, Richmond. Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29
BOARD WANTED.

wanted Board in Private Family.
Z couple with two daughters. three
months or more. Give location and
81 r2te by month. GENTLEMAN care
/ The virginian.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29
SPECIAL NOTICE.
LrrrrHHrADs So ENVELOPE.

To Contract with Reliable Farmer
for cream In quantities of to so
gallons per day. M-l45, care Vir-
gilman.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29

The story of Fred TnyIor-s Success,
who laid the foundation of a fortune
in one year through our unique CO.
operative realty plan. will be sent
on request; II you desire to make
big money and be your own boss
write today, previous experience I'M
necessary. MCDONNELL S-1451.
l<26 You St. Washington. D. c.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-29
MUTATIONS wANTED-MALE.

Womted-POsttiou ~ Traction or sta
7 ttonary engineer. Have had eight
1 yAArs' experience Can also run saw
mills p. G. STINNETT. Evington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-24
FINANCIAL REVIEW
 OF THE PAST WEEK
Complete Recoveries Noted as New - Foreign Orders Come In

New York, July 23.--A week ago the stock market was in the dumps, with continuous liquidation of war shares, to
 the accompaniment of rumors of cancelled contracts and dismantlng of plants. Last
 week the same shares made general. if not complete, recoveries on we'll authenti-
 cated reports that further large and profitable orders are soon to be awarded here by England, France and Russia Improvement in specialties was not shared by rails, which were consistently heavy in the face of moderate offerings
 The lethargy was attributed to fears of further foreign liquidation.
 United States Steel manifested some re- straint, presumably for the same cause, and for the added reason that in few. If
 any responsible quarters, is an extra div ident disbursement looked for at next weeks quarterly meeting. It is virtual ly a foregone conclusion, however that the statement then to be issued will show earnings of not less than 35 per cent on the common stock
 The eminently satisfactory state of the steel industry was demonstrated by the semi-annual report of the Republic Iron and Steel company, whose earnings for that period increased four-fold over the first half of 1915, with a like gain in sur- plus. It is interesting to note that these increases resulted from commercial de mand and not from the sale of war lrcd- l ucts
 Abnormal rates for money of the pre-
 ceding week were speedily corrected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-24
REPUBLIC STEEL PROFITS
Company's Report for Six Months the
 Best in Its History

New York, July 23.-(Specal)-The Re- public Iron and Steel company's earnings in the six months ended June 30 were the best in it's history, the report issued yes terday showing net income of $6,779.70t after maintenance and repairs had been accounted for. This was gain of S5.o0S,- OOO over the same period last year. The 076, compared with s1,O07,503 in the first half of 1915. surplus of ,076 r.,- mained after dividends had been paid and the total surplus at the close of the period was SIP, 498, ,o29.
 The highly satisfactory results which have been attained by the company over the last six months says Chairmo n John A. Topping, ''and for the preceG- ing six months are eloquent testimony to the prosperity of the iron and steel trade. Unlike a number of it's compet.- tors, no account has been taken nt munition contracts and no expenditures have been made for specialized machiu cry necessary to the fulfllment of so- called war orders.
 "The unfortunate labor difficulties which arose in January undoubtelly have served to curtail profits, and wale the labor horizon is not at tte present time clear. it is believed that operations for the next six months will show as good results as for the period ended June 30 If this can be accomplished, and il seems most probable the company vii be able to show at the close of it's fisca year over $33 per share earned on tho common stock after the payment of al charges and preferred dividends" !"