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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
Why Trauel
Southluard
For Winter?
Temperature in Bismarck Last
Night 80 Above and in El
Paso %
CHICAGO sHIVERED IN ZERO
WEATHER COAL FAMINE
Partly Cloudy Tonight and Cold.
er Weather Prediction
Today

With Chicago shivering in a cold
wave which is sweeping the shores
of Lake Michigan, a coal famine in
sight and coal experts there estimat
ing that the coal supply cannot hold
out 10 more days because of the cal
shortage, Bismarck is enjoying a tenn
perature which at it's lowest last night
was 30 above and at noon today 21.
Why Go South for Winter.
Why go south for the winter? Ell
Paso. Tex, reputed for its mild tenn
peratures during the winter, reported
% degrees last night, two degrees
colder than it was in Bisamrck. Then
just take a trip down to tn Gulf of
Mexico to Galveston, where the mini.
mum for the night was 80 degrees.
just defeating Bismarck by two
rounds. Up at WinniOeg, the coolest
city on the weather map, the tempera'
ture was ~ below and in the land OF
the Hudson bay, Prince Albert chalk
ed a temperature Of six below as the
official reading from the city at the
head of the Saskatchewan.
Crissey Story 10 Hit.
In his replies to criticisms made to
his article in the Saturday Evening
Post, entitled "The Hired Man-His
Kick" Forrest Crissey set forth the
fact that on November 13, 1916, the
Temperature in Chicago was mild and
balmy while poor old Bismarck was
in the throes of the odd king with a
minimum temperature of four de-
grees below zero.
However, the tables have turned
Crissey might be indicted on true
bill by residents of North Dakota
According to the official reading made
by Forecaster Roberts of the govern
ment weather observatory here, the
minimum last night was 30 degrees
above and at Chicago it was zero.
Lower Temperature Tonight.
Generally settled weather condi
|tions prevail over. the northwest with
a heavy snowfall being reported from
most of the cities, Bismarck's precipi'
tation amounting to .26 of an inch
1t has promoted Christmas cheer and
resulted in a big business today for
the footwear dealer. The low tenn
perature which caused such unsettled
weather during the past "a hours was
moving slowly eastward and is over
Manitoba this afternoon. also Mime
sofa. Higher pressure follows and
will result in partly cloudy weather
tonight and Sunday with lower tenn
perature tonight.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
GREAT BRITAIN
WON 7 RELEASE
FARGO BOY

Fargo n d., Dec. 16.-G'he reierse
of Americans who enlist when over
IS years is denied by Great Britain
in refusing a discharge to Charles
lngle, Fargo, whose parents sought
the boys release through action OF
the state department at Washington
They were advised today by Secre'
tary Lansing that the British govern
ment ruled against releasing him be-
cause he was over 1S when he enlist
ed
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
SEE INCREASE Z PER CENT IN
INSURANCE RATES, GLENDALE

Glendale, n. D., Dec. tt. G. Nc
Kean, inspector for the General In
spectian company of Minneapolis, has
been in the city the past few days,
inspecting local conditions and pro-
curing data for the new classification
book which is to be issued soon.
While Mexican has said nothing Of
ficially, it is believed that the city
will be re-classifed, being changed to
Az class. This will mean an increase
of at least 7 per cent in insurance
rates.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
YOUNG WIDOW WANTS
TO GET DAKOTA HUSBAND

Fargo, n. D., Dec. 16-She Wrltes
from Columbus. Ohio. where she says ::
THE women are more numerous than
the men, and chances for matrimony
rather scarce" She read of North Da-
kota's 400 bachelor farmers" who
motored Chicago's boulevards seeking
wives. Now she offers herself, "a
young widow. pleasing personality.
and good looking, even if l do say
it myself" she writes a Fargo paper.
asking that she be placed in COM
munication with one or more of the
North Dakota bachelors Il am not
taking this as joke, but as serious
matter" she assures the recipient OF
her note.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
STOCKS AND
WHEAT REVIVE
AFT!.|[:.R. t SLUMP
Following Four Day Break, Trad
ing Resumes Along More
Normal Lines
U. S. STEEL OPENED
WITH BIG GAINS
Grain and All Cereals Showed
General Upward Tendency
on Opening

New York. Dec. 16.-The stock mar.
ket rebounded from the four day
break caused by the German peace
! proposal. Initial gains were made,
ranging as high as five points in some
instances. '.'
United States Steel opened with a
sale of $4,000 shares, selling ia to
114h; International Paper jumped
five points, with Lackawanna Steel
up three, and there were gains of two
points or more in the general list.
News from Petrograd that the
duma had gone on record as against
the acceptance of Germany's peace
proposal brought new heart to the
sagging confidence of "war brides"
spectators. The result was that
trading became active. Crucible
Steel led the war bride" group since
Bethlehem Steel reached such dizzy
heighths, and opened So up.
Lackawanna Steel, which has large
Russian orders, opened 81, substan-
tial advance. Mining shares, oil and
OCIlcI IooucS JO1ucu III Luc 6ClcId dl IT,
covery. .As
During the first hour nearly half a
million shares were traded in. The
opening strength was not entirely
maintained by, steel. After selling at
114B, it dropped back to- 1879.
Todays gains were not all main
tanned at the close, but, the market
was steady and prices generally were
one to four points higher than yester-
day. During two hours $2ss1 900 shares
we're sold, the weeks total amounting
to approximately 100000 shares,
United States Steel closed at 114h
up two points. The bears launched a
drive on the market and prices jump.
ed during the first hour, but we're
driven to cover during the final trad
ing. Railways were particularly
strong
Sears &, Roebuck made a spectacu-
lar jump of 6k during the late trad
,, ing, selling at 100. Crucible Steel
closed at 6Sk, up one point. Baldwin
Locomotive sold at 69k, up IN, and
American Car and Foundry sold up
IL. at 69h.
Trading was fast at 1912 and final
quotations carried the stock exchange
ticker.
The loss, giving Mondays closing
quotations and low levels established
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
WHOLESALE ARRESTS Of
AMERICANS AND MEX|CANS
PLANNED BY US. OFFICERS

Elpaso, Dec. 16-A wholesale ar.
rest of Americans and Mexicans hero
and at other points along the border,
accused of breach of neutrality laws
for aiding revolutionary actions in
the different Mexican factions, is
planned by United States secret ser.
vice agents. Many are under surveil-
lance, action pending the ratification
of the Mexican-American mediation
protocol, one clause of which pro-
vides for the deportation OF undesir-
able aliens. The government forces
received $4,000 cartridges the night
before the capture of Chihuahua City.
and it is believed the supply came
from the American side.
Arrivals here claim that liza is
holding Bachiniva and tha' '"chine
guns and artillery captured It santa
Rosa hill are being repaired. large
body of Villistas alc sw nli'1, round
Chihuahua City. cutting o. CO. Gluni'
cations. Authorities t;n"H It cam
paign being launched z" ''njt, Ia.
ON BUSINESS Per
J. w. Cox of Grand Forks was a
business visitor in the city Thursday
and while here was = - ': at the
Mckenzie hotel. H. L. lynn Of Nc
Kenzie was also registered at the
same hostelry.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
NEW CHURCH At ELLENDALE
TO RE OPENED TOMORROW

Ellendale N. d., Dec. 16-The new
Methodist Episcopal church will be
opened with special services tomor-
row. Rev. T. w. Fessenden, d. d., of
Minneapolis, will be the principal
speaker. Besides, DR.. Fessenden, a
number of visiting pastors are ex-
pected to participate in the service.
The church has seating capacity of
$50.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
STEAMER
ADR|FT IN EGG
HARB0R SHOALS

New York, Dec. 16.-A large tramp
steamer, believed to be British, is in
Egg harbor shoals. It's identity is not
known. 1t lay out three miles in the
heavy seas. Capt. Lewis Smith, Egg
harbor coast guard, has gone to it's
rescue.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
WHEAT REEVES.

Chicago, Dec. 16.-Wheat showed a
sharp rise in the opening sales at the
exchange. July opened at 139, 6M
cents above yesterdays close. May
opened at 1.59, 3h cents higher than
yesterday, and December opened 1.49,
up 6R cents over yesterday.
Corn and oats were sharply higher.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
IRISH QUESTION
NEAR SOLUTION

London, Dec 16.-The long delayed
settlement of the Irish question is
now visible, amicable union of Ulster
ties and southern Irishmen is nearer
than since the passage of the home
rule bill in 1914. Lloyd Georges ne
gotiations following the Dublin revolt
failure are steadily and quietly pro-
crossing and have reached stage of
definite and favorable settlement.
Final decision is expected any day.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
"PRIVATE SECRETARY" STAGED
At LAMOJRE LAST NIGHT

LaMOure. n. D.. Dec. 16-Members
of the cast of the high school, who
staged THE Private Secretary here
last night scored big success. Stod-
dard opera house was taxed to its
capacity.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
sURBER PURCHASED THE
! DOCGLAS HERALD THIS WEEK

Douglas, n d., Dec. 16-Ira F. Sur
ber. who recently became manager Of
the Douglas Herald, yesterday pur-
chased the paper, taking immediate
ownership.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
ANAMOOSE'S NEW $4,000
HOTEL OPENED LAST NIGHT

Anamoose, N. D., Dec. 16-Ana-
moose's new 100000 hotel was formal
ly dedicated with banquet here last
night, covers being laid for about 300.
The hotel which is a two-story
pressed brick structure, containing rs
rooms, each with hot and cold water.
The hoetl was built by J. ]. Smith,
president of the Anamoose National
bank.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
TWELVE MILES
Of TERRITORY
TAKEN BY FRENCH
General Nivelle Makes Brilliant
Dash Against German Lines
on West Front !.
MORE THAN $500
PRISONERS CAPTURED
First Signs of Awakening Of
Entente Under Lash Of New q
Administration
NOT OPPoRTUNE,

believes tho door will close upon
the great war soon, but that the
present time is not opportune.
The United States is ready to ex.
tend mediation offer and 10
merely waiting developments. It
claims any premature action to-
ward peace will spoil the whole
thing.
London, Dec. 16-First evidence Of
new blood injected into the British
and French war administration is in
the acceptance by Greece of the AL
lies ultimatum and the offensive of
the French at Verdun under General
Nivelle.
News from all sources continue to
pile up evidence Of the determination
of the Allies to wage war to the Bit
ter end. The western front had been
quiet for some time when the big
push started.
National movements which have
hanging fire for weeks are taking
shape under Lloyd George. News
aapers are emphasizing General NJ
velle's drive as fitting answer to
Germany's peace proposals.
Big Maneuver. q,
The censors last evening released
the news of big maneuver about
Verdun, featuring it as Frances an
swer to Germanys peace offerings.
More than twelve square miles OF the
enemy's territory was captured and
$500 prisoners were taken.
The British embassy has advised It's
foreign Offices not to return a fiat re-
fusal to the peace offer because Of the
ungavorable effect it would have up
on public opinion in neutral countries.
1t is believed that all the allied coun'
tries will do the same.
"The duma has unanimously passed
resolution against the acceptance OF
the German peace proposals, after z
spirited speech by the minister OF for
eign affairs.
NJ. Pekrovsky in his speech in tho
duma said:
"In addressing you Immediately up.
on having been appointed minister OF
foreign affairs | am not in position
to give you detailed statement on
the political situation, but l feel con.
strained to inform you without delay
and with the supreme authorization
of his imperial majesty OF the altitude
of the Russian government regarding
the application of our enemies OF
which you have heard through news
kilograms"
GERMANY WILL GIVE TERMS.
Washington. Dec. 16-Germany
stands ready to give the Allies full
statement of the terms upon which
they will consent to peace. This state
ment was made today when Count von
Bernstorff made an official visit to
Secretary Lansing.
At the same item it was declared
that Germany is willing to discuss
disarmament. After brief visit
Bernstorff stated that he was not dis"
couraged because the United States
failed to make fuss over peace
claims. This leaves the nation In
Sha no fO act later
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
Gert,1any's
PeacePLea
Only Truce
Washington Correspondent of
Tribune Discusses Proposals
From Allies Viewpoint
WHAT ABOUT PRINCIPLES
INVOLVED IN STRUGGLE
Russia and Japan Would Stand
To Lose Heavily if Teuton
Terms Are Adopted

EDITORS NOTE-Wc are pre-
senting peace proposals from the
Allies standpoint. Later they
will be discussed from the Teu-
tonic angle.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
Two Are Killed.

Wood River Dec. 16.-Two were
killed and several injured in an ex-
plosion that wrecked the battery
shack of the Standard Oil refineries
here. The cause is not known.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1916-12-16
KILLS LARGE COYOTE.

NccS IAHGe COYOTE.
Two of the largest coyote pelts to
be received by the county auditor for
some time was brought in by Birlea
Ward, west of the city.
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CONTINUED on Page Four)
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KcCURDY BOOKS NET $3,l35.
A0ction NJ Anderson Galleries Wi
COntinue To-day.

Books from the library OF Richard 4.
McCurdy. for many years president Of
che Mutual Life Insurance Company,
brought s3,13s yesterday at the estates
auction sale in the Anderson Galleries,
Madison avenue, at Fort'eth street. The
McCurdy collection includes many rari-
ties and choice works Of history. litera-
'ture and art.
"The Case OF Mary Queen Of Scots and
Of Elizabeth Queen OF England" by
Hugh Campbell. was purchased by F.
J. BeaTdsley for si2s 1t is a first edi-
ton. american Statesmen" a work
in thirty-two volumes edited by John T.
Morse. Jr.. was sold to +. w Morse for
$50. This set was one OF the first i'm
pressions and had been obtained by the
Anderson Galleries from another con-
signor.
A first edition. extra illustrated copy
OF Sargent's Andre was bought by G.,
Weiss for s76. Charles Scribner's Sons
paid $3.50 for an exceeding scarce first
edition of Lorna Doone." The set Is in
three volumes and Is clean and uncut.
A series Of reproductions OF William
Blake's original publications was pur-
chased by F. w. Morris for $l40.
The sale will continue to-day.
The sun., 1916-10-31

stratford-Mrs. .. g. aad Mis- Gertrude
Kingston, London; Mlss Philippe Bruce,
Norfolk; T. N. Cunningham. IT,. and wife.
wvoicots-chariss n. stssls and wife. Do
troit; Horton eimp.cn And w.ifs, Albany:
w, n. Hatch, Providence; Affred keArney
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~ phi:...cssris: Z vrs.r. psrtsis; Alex
ander n. and Mrs. ReyeiL, Chtcsgo;
J. Townsend Burden. and wife. New York.
Nontsomery n. r.; ". G. Lyle, Albsny;
DR.. George A. gregory and wife. Bar Har-
Dor; r.. B. Paul. Providencs; n. A.. Court,
ney, Warrington; Capt. II. b. PARKER I'll
Paso.
Louis; Mr.. and Mrs. Henry sachs. Colorado
SprinGs; r. ". Booth. Grand Rapids; hrs.
o. Il. Berger. Mexico city; Mrs. George $.
b; or:;nS S.,;n"' q "ssh.p.rd. .oush..sp.'.;
AndI.v S.rmish:e5 New fsv cnI. r. ana a
wife. boston: {. 9; stuart. Prsxidsnee:
rh lnnyss z. Nsn,.y, c,nein".u; q. B. York.
cattle Creek; v. John Boyle. su6aic;
Mc1Wain. Baltimore.
The sun., 1916-10-31
z HARRISON.
Well Known Actor Dies Of Apo
Dlexy At Greenwich, Conn.

Lee Harrison. we'll known actor, died
suddenly Of apoplexy Sunday evening at
Greenwich, Conn. at the home OF some
friends. II was learned yesterday. He
had been out on the oad in an execu-
tive capacity with THE Eternal Mag
dalene" company n had run over to
Greenwich for the week end.
Mr.. Harrison's right name wan Louis
Harris. He was born In Newark. KY,
on August 8. 1855. His first theatrical
engagement was as assistant treasurer
Of the Hamlin Grand Opera House. Chi
cas- Later ne became an actor with a
Chicago stock company. His first taste
Of fame was with the Hoyt companies.
Of which he was a member at the old
Casino Theatre when David Warfeld
began to play Hebrew parts. He and
Warfeld appeared together In a series
Of reviews: later he played dialect roles
with Weber and Fields and the Rogers
brothers. Subsequently he and Barney
Bernard appeared together as %headliners
in vaudeville.
He returned to America last June
from Australia. where he had completed
a sea son in musical reviews. He had a
wide acquaintance In the Theatrical. yusi-
ness. He was Q member Of the Fr.ars
and OF the New York Lodge Of Elks.
The funeral will be at Furst's under
taking establishment. Thirty-ffth street
M Grand Boulevard. Chicago. on
Thursday.
The sun., 1916-10-31
FASHION SHOW AIDS
PARALYSIS VICTIMS
Noted and Liberal Audience
Attends Opening at the
Ritz-CarltOn.
MRS. HUGHES TO ATTEND
Ambulanres to Garry Little
Ones From Homes to Hos
pitfalls to Be Purchased.

Beautiful clothes from Paris and little
infantilc paralysis victims on the East
Side Of New FOR may not seem to have
much in common. hut the Fashion Show
nj tho Ritz-Carlton last night brought
them together. For the wonderful eve
ming gowns and street dresses by cal
lot and Agnes and Lanvin and other
modistes that were shown by the
courtesy Of J. NJ. Gliding. under AUS
pices Of the woman's American Supply
League and the New York State Com
mittcs Of National Patriotic Relief.
charmed from the pocketbooks Of the
audience enough money to add con-
siderably to the fund for buying m
balances to take h small cripples to
and from their homes to the hospitals
where they are given tri-weekly treat
ments.
In the street outside the Ritz several
ambulances labelled In big letters Mill
tia OF Mercy" were drawn up. and In the
rear Of the ball room, where the Car
naval des Modes was held, sat a group
OF white capped nurses. But everything
else about the occasion was shimmerinc
~ - NV pid<ihb ycWViSs Auc iOOtWeNT
alone worn by the manikins cost $500
and the Jewels many thousands of dol
lars.
NJ. de Giaferri OF Paris gave a brief
lecture on modes OF the past. Mrs. John
liays'iIamnond introduced Miss Blanche
Bates. who inplored the audience to open
not only their hearts but their pocket
books in behalf Of tho victims OF last
summers scourge.
Among those who came 10 see the
gowns and listen to the speeches were
Ambassador and Mrs. Gerard. Mrs. Nell
son H.. Henry. Mrs. George w. Wicker
sham. Mrs. Thomas j. Preston. Mrs.
WILDER Bloodgood. Mrs. Henry w. Taft,
Mrs. Otto II. Kahn and Mrs. c. n. Dit
son. Daniel Frohman sent a telegram
saying that he would attend the. show
tonight.
Mrs. Charles Evans Hughes will be
n guest tonight. There is to be a per-
Torrance this afternoon also at $3.50
O'Clock.
The committee has now enough am
balances to take care Of $40 children
and hopes to get enough to transport
400 to and from the hospitals.
The sun., 1916-10-31
OBITUARY.
JAMES s. A COURT.
Last Of Mount vcrnOn's First
Boomers Dies. Aged OS.

Last Of Mount vcrnon's First
Boomers Dies. Aged Os.
MOUNT VERNON. Oct. 30.-Tbe death
OF James s. Van Cour to-day. In his
9sth gear. deprives Noun Vernon of
the last Of the 1000 members Of the
Home Industrial Association. formed In
1851 for the development Of the town.
Until . few months 9 he fad been
Identified with every civic activity.
Sixty-three years ago he came to this
city. Previous to hat time he had been
a silversmith n had vol a medal In
his craft from the American Institute.
He became Mount Vernon's first grocer
and afterward branched into the real
estate business. in which he gained con-
siderable wealth.
President Lincoln appointed him post.
master. He was one Of the founders OF
the Peoples Bank. now the First Ma
tionai. and for years its vice-president.
He WAS associated also with the East
chester Savings Bank. He was elected
10 the office Of Village Treasurer. He Is
survived by a widow. one son. seven
grandchildren and nine great-grand-
children.
The sun., 1916-10-31
BARNARD ALUMNAE ELECTION.
Miss Claire NJ. Howard. 'O3, IL
Chosen for President.

The Associate Alumne of Barnard
College have elected the following off,
GERS for 19l6-l917:
President, Miss Claire NJ. Howard,
'03 first vice-president. Miss Amy Love
man, '0l second vice-president. Mrs
Francis H.. Deer. rs: secretary, Mrs,
Henry s. Haskell, W4 treasurer. Mrs
Theodore Baldwin. 90.
In the board OF directors are: Mas
Sarah Butler, rs Miss Agnes Dickson,
'99: Miss Lillian Eegleston. 10: Mrs
George Endicott. 90 Miss Katharine
GAY, II Mrs. Hugh Lowther. '12 Miss
Anna Mellick. 80 Miss Susan Minor
II; Miss Lillian Schroeder, II: Mrs
Willard S%toughton, '06 Mrs. George
Sykes. '03. INC Mrs. Frederic Vande-
water, 90.
The sun., 1916-10-31

John W. Coz. sydney ). ". Robins. Lon.
don; John A. Beebe, Denver; Mr.. and Mrs.
]. Il. Peters, Saginaw; MIR. and Mrs. Ar.
Wells. Portland. Ore. james Webster. Chi:
caeo; J. N. Carlisle. Albany: Mrs. J. Fred
Booth and Mis-. Beoth. ottaws ,..
Manhattan--B, Long. Wilkesberre; John
A. stewart, Cincinnati: A. stewart Bowman
and wife and daughter, singleton. Aus
Cuyie, Haslston.
McAipin-Mr. and Mrs. r, T.. Beatty. st.
Paul: Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph. n. Cosry. Port
and. Me-; Mrs. Helen Newell, Mesico,;
N. phsrr and Mrs ia fharr. Lou!'isns
A.. Blbbsro and wife, san Francisco: Mrs.
william B. Rogers. Garrison. N. y.
Rits.Cariton-John p. and Mrs. Pitney,
Morristown, ~. III George II. Chandler and
rif:; cl s.s.r hi.S Mr:i A sra Wiz. Lei cb,s wssh-
murray Hiii-F L Howe; Bra,tle9ore.
land. "; g T Carter. Philsdslphia; J. 2.
in6ton; Paul Morelle. Woonsocket.
Park A~venue-The Right Rev; and Mrs.
Fall River; ". J. Dayidson. Parkersburs:
Robert Joy. .Oswego: William Dobson. In.
%dianapoiis: Albert p. Hay. Albany.
The sun., 1916-10-31
fanny shares Ia shown to have risen re-
Gently to 1888 each.

fanny shares Ia shown to have risen re-
Gently to 1883 each.
The Surrogate's judgment was handed
down on an application to reduce the
transfer tax on the estate Of Charles M.
Moore. who died March 80. 1914. Mr..
Moore held fifty shares Of capital stock
in Tiffany & Co.. with n par value Of
81 900 each. In IN appraisal OF the e.
tate for taxation the state Comptroller
held the shares to ave been worth S7.6S3
each at the time Of Mr.. Moore's death.
In reaching this estimate from an ap-
praisal Of the entire assets Of Tiffany's
the appraisers deducted from the total
value f2.102.463 set apart as a reserve
fund against depreciation of values.
They declined, however, to subtract from
the assets 5 2.30O,O 900 put aside as in
surance against fire. theft or other ex-
traordinary damage. The executors OF
Mr.. Moore's estate protested that this
should have beer deducted and that the
appraisal was therefore erroneous. In
sustaining the appraisers the Surrogate
aid
The sun., 1916-10-31
TO PAINT ROYALTIES.
Portraits Of BelSium's King and
Queen by Besnard.

According 70 advices received by W.
Tranckiyn Paris. Albert Besnard. whose
canvas La Paix" was exhibited In this
country last winter for the benent OF
French soldier artists, has been com
m!ssioned by the French Government to
paint a double equestrian portrait OF the
King and Queen OF the Belsians.
NJ. Besnard, who Is the director OF the
French Academy at Rome. was recalled
for the special purpose Of painting this
group and has already had several inter-
views with their Majesties at La Panne,
where they have established the tenn
porary seat of Belgium's Government