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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-08-26
WHAT ONE WOMAN HAS SEEN

Last Tuesday at Whittier, Cal, Mrs. Lydia Sharp1ess celebrated her
Tooth birthday. All day long friends we're coming and going at the
home of her daughter. where she lives and many were the interesting
and amusing incidents she related of a century or less {. To one
group of friends she recited a poem she learned when less than six years
old.
Mrs. sharplcss remembers the battle of Waterloo and the Danish
relatives and friends have taken part-the al OF 1872. the Mexican war
OF 1916 the Civil war of 1861 and the Spanish war OF 1898.
When she a a girl people going N a journey by land travelled by
stage coach or horseback; on sea by sailing vessels. She has lived to
see railroads span the continent and palatial steamers traverse the ocean.
When she a a girl messages OF Importance were carried by cour-
ies and it took DAYS to send the new of the election of a president to
weeks. She has lived to G the telegraph, the telephone, the cable and
the wireless telegraph and telephone i'll constant use.
When she va a girl candles were used 10 lighting purposes. She
has lived to sec the kerosene lamp, gas and electricity.
When she "a a girl the clothing she wore wa made at home. The
sheep we're sheared, the wool secured and carded and made into arm for
weaving of cloth and knitting Of stockings. Her mother, with the help
perhaps of a seamstress, but more than likely alone, made by hand the
clothing OF the family. She has lived to see sewing and knitting machines
and immense factories for the weaving and manufacturing OF clothes.
When she a a girl her father harvested his grain with a scythe,
raked it together with a hand rake, bound the sheaves by hand and finally
spread it o the threshng floor for Ken to trample out, wnnowin2 the
chaf from the grain by pouring from one receptacle to another in a
windy place. When the grain was threshed her father carried it to
the mill and waited until it was ground, giving the miller a 1.-THE OF the
meal as his py. She has lived to see machines ut and thresh the grain
at the sam time; immense -four mills, employing hundreds OF men
pouring forth daily thousands OF sacks OF flour for the feeding Of the
nation.
from six o a dozen children. She has lived to e the dclcatessen store
feed the family; the readymade clothing house clothe it. and the apart
men house bring about the childless home.
Mrs. Sharpless states that by reHgously observing the following ten
commandments she has been enabled to keep we'll and prolong her life:
Thou shalt not worry.
II-Be calm under trial.
IU-Husband thy health.
1V-Employ thy time industiousy
V-Eat whatever grees with thee.
VI-Seep eight hours.
.VII-Be honorable in all thy dealings.
VIII-Attend church regularly.
l&-Be temperate in all thy habits.
X-Keep thy soul serene.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-08-26
TOPICS IN BRIEF

All Germany wants now is a place on the Somme-Boston Trans
cript.
There have been few defeats on ny of the European fronts, but
there have been many strategic wthdrawals-St Louis Star.
We don't want to break with any other nation, but we do want a
chance at the weather bureau Gary Times.
Britain gets the Appam, Germany gets the money on board and
America gets the saiors-Rochester Post Exuress.
1t will be an awful moment for the German millions who believe In
= the kaiser when the kaiser ceases t. believe in himsef-New York Even
ing Star.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-08-26

Alice Stone Blackwell, editor in chief OF the Womans Journal and
Suffrage News, in a recent editorial q N the Woman's party, says: THE
fundamental weakness of the Womans party is that it represents only
a very small fraction OF the voters in the enfranchsed states. 1t cannot
turn the scale in the presidential election unless the election should be
extremely close"
1t is said that Mr.. Hughes spends his spare minutes between speeches
reading detective stories. Is that 20 he cn detect the enthusiasm his
audiences owe up SO carefully?
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
N. Y. LISTED STOCKS
MONEY AND METALS

CBy Associated Press1
New York Nov 2--Mercantile paper
sterling SO day bills. SAM: commercial
so days. SAs01a; demand Sis57s- cables,
s476 7-16.
Bar silver. eShc-
Mexican dollars. 5-izc-
Government bonds. steady
Railroad bonds strong
Time loans. soft. 60 DAYS. -. q O. g. days,
s63lt; six months. 81 @ go percent
Call money. steady, high. Il. low.
ruling rate, 2iz; last loan -iai closing DO
~ offered at ~ percent .
IRON No. l Northern S23G "a: No >
Northern sc2.50G2350, No southern
So Is q 2275. No. . Southern, $1,000 n -2-5o-
Copper. firm Electrolytic. first quarter
Tin. firm. Spot. sf1-s7ls a4Ls74s-
Lead. 500 7-05-
LONDON METALS Market.
London. England. Nov The follo7 lng
were the closing quotations OF the LONDON
metals market today
Lead. $50 los
Speler. f52. SO
Spot copper, EI24: futures. t119; electro
II tic. E1fS
spot tin. $50. s10- futures. E1S1. SIS.
THE LOCAL MARKET
Mexican currency, 10 q 16c-
Nacionales. Ike
Mexican pesos, 81 &c
Mexican gold. 4sc-
Il PnsO Smelfer Quotations
Corrected daily-)
Bar silver Handy & Harmon Quo-ations)
London lead. $50 los
Copper, bar. S27.25-
lead
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
WHEAT IMPORTS
ASSIST BEARS
Corn Swaps With Wheat
But Oats Have Only a
Slight Downward Slant.

Chicago. III. Nov ASSERTIONS that i'm
ports Of wheat AT san Francisco from aus
tralia would be OF large volume counted in
favor OF the bears today. Besides there
were advices that the British government
had reduced the cost Of wheat in England
90 n material extent. Opening quotations
here which ranged from lic OFF 20 = C. up.
Nav a- SI-SI1a to S1S2Z. were followed by
moderate general bulge and then reac-
ton all around TO below Wednesdays finish
The close in wheat was unsettled at dc
SAC net higher. with December at
81 S5z. 20 sI.S6 and May at S1-S6 TO 1869
Corn swayed with wheat Offerings were
rot large. but buying was only Of a scat
tered sort After opening at &C decline 70
p C advance. the market hardened a little
and then underwent something OF p set
back
Later there was a decided upturn N corn
when wheat showed unusual gains. The
close was strong. at 2isc 20 2izc net ad-
vance
oats had a slight downward slant The
ma iority of traders were bearish.
Free offerings OF lard acted a weight
on the provision market as a whole Longs
were the chief sellers
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
TODAYS ADJUSTMENTS


NORMA TALMADCsE. sFIFTN-FIFTY.-
A frivolous. frolicsOme. venturesome
girl is Norma Talmadge in the first
part OF the Triangle play Of modern
life. "Fifty-Fifty." showing at the Gre
clan today for the last time. but long
before the picture comes TO a close
Miss Talmadge proves that her versa
Utility Is unlimited Her remarkable
characterization Of the mother wrongly
accused Of sin making her last fight
for the possession Of her child even
sacrificing her honor. is so full of
genuine feeling that many a heart
throbs and many an eye becomes moist
and threats swell with Indignation for
the accuser and sympathy for the ac-
cused- ''Fifty-Fifty" is a play that is
very hard TO describe-it is so diff
ferent- It is original from beginning
70 end. and il contains everything from
Hght-hearted frOlics to serious situa-
tons that border on tragedy-and
throughout the interest never let's up
the story is replete with surprising
twists and turns that holds the spec
tatOr fascinated. So many good things
were said about this picture yesterday
that no doubt everybody in Fl Paso
knows about il noW-and surely every
body VIII want to see il. as fl is very
seldom that picture as good as this
one IS shown anywhere. Today is the
last day II viii be shown and those
that miss II viii be missing a rare
treat.-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
lROMEO AND JTLIET--UNIoUE.

Romeo and Juliet. featuring Francis
Bushnlan and Beverly Bayne. is a Won
tised.
Two hundred and fifty thousand dol
lars (Sz5o.0O0) seems a lot Of money
to spend on a picture However, after
seeing Metros version Of Romeo and
juliet. considered by many the most
wonderful Of Shakesperean plays. one
IS almost convinced that twice this
amount Of money must have been nee
essary- so gorgeous are the costumes
so magnificent the interior settings and
so great the exterior properties The
seemingly impossible has been accom-
plished in the presentation Of this clas-
sic. which compels the admiration Of
the scholars and viii draw the masses
Of picture goers to the theaters II
does give Shakespeare TO the masses.
and, therefore, succeeds where the
stage has failed II was regarded as
hazard 0f showmanship TO attempt
Romeo and Juliet for pictures. because
Shak espeare has long been an expen-
sive luxury for the producers Of the
spoken drama Romeo and Juliet is
a production within reach Of all and
no one, young or old, should miss see
ing such q pfcture-Ad-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
MILITARY NIGHT TONIGHT.

Owing to the concert at the Texas
Grand tomorrow. Friday. military acts
viii be given tonight. Thursday. in
conjunction with the Audra Alden
show. This added feature has grown
into a distinctive FL Paso Institution,
and embraces some OF the best vaude-
vile acts ever staged as there is a
great deal OF talent in the army 10
Gated here The Senator from Texas
comes first and is followed by the ex-
ira program. but the usual admission
admits 10 all. j. to 50 ceuts-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02

That Sort begins a two days en-
IS an intensely dramatic story II a
woman's life, with Warda Howard in
the leading role. She is supported by
a strong cast which includes Ernest
Maupain. former leading man FOR
sarah Bernhard. who will be remem-
bered for his splendid work in "Sher-
lock Holmes The picture was most
carefully produced and the costumes
worn by Miss Howard would be a fea-
ture in any picture Scenes in vari-
Gus parts of Europe add 10 the beauty
and effectiveness OF the film. The pic
ture has been the talk of the town
wherever II has been shown.
Monday. Mary Pickford viii be seen
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
..THE MISLEADING LADY, At BIJOr.

Essanay-s latest feature play. me
Misleading Lady" viii be shown at
the BijOu for the last time today Large
crowds We're in attendance at the Bfiou
yesterday. and We're loud in their praise
Of the picture. also the acting of the
entire cast Edna MAYO and Henry
Walthan give a wonderful perform
ance and il is well worth your time
Remember. today is your last chance
to see this production. and one Of the
best pictures ever made.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
GREEN MONSTER
AGAIN FEATURES
Utah Copper Also Has Sen
sational Rise of So a Share
Thursday.

Green Monster again took the lead at
the tap Of the bell thursday morning aud
up TO the noon hour had refused 20 yield
its place in the front rank. according to
Curtiss Manning * Co. stocks and bonds.
First National bank building Opening az
-. which was i a 8 better than last
nights close. il was rapidly brought up to
SIS an advance from last nights close o.
49, Above So. this stock met with very
heavy liquidation. hut absorbed 30 well and
so Tar has refused TO drop under the s.
price. being quoted at noon at 6ts.
Utah copper also did the sky rocket stunt
again. with advance Of s.. going 10 $40.
Advices said that the general market
was being held in check 10y very heavy PEE
election liquidation. hut thar this lquida-
ton while preventing excess advances eN-
cept in specialties had been readily absorbed
and the market exhibits very steady tone
with readiness TO advance whenever thu
selling pressure is momentarily raised
New York says that the Street is in
clIned 10 anticipate Republican victory on
Tuesday which has sreadyinE Influence
upon the market generally
Santa Rita was active and stronger than
anytime during the past week. and advanced
to rs on reports FROM the property Of active
development work and ore shipments from
the Ruddel group Of the companys claims.
10 be made during the next 90 days.
Conner Stock Ouofufions
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
WEATHER BULLETIN.
[. :. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
WEATHER BUREAU.

Dissertations taken at
5 a. m. 10th merid-
ian time. g a. m
Fl Paso time, Novem-
Der .. 1916
FORECASTS.
Fair tonight and
Friday
New Mexico - Fair
tonight and Friday.
not much change in
temperature.
West TeNa s-Feir to
night and Friday.
Arizona Fair to-
night and Friday.
not much change IN
temperature
Relative humidity in
Ell Paso. al. noon
Thursday. IS per cent
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02

All persons holding tickets 10 the
Rafael DiaZ and Denton concert should
exchange same for reserved seats at
Box office, Crawford Theater. Nov l.
2-3--Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
Livestock.

Chicago Livestock. Close
Chicago. III. Nov. HoEs-Recei 81.
eco. Market slow. SC above Wednesdays
average. bulk ss.40T10-0o. light s9e0G
1900. heavy. ss.fOG19-25- pigs. s5-75 q $50.
Cattle-ReceIpts. 1000. Market strong Ma
tive beef cattle. S6-75 11-75. western steers.
$3.50 n $50; stockers. Sass G7.s5. cows. 50. 50
$3.50; calves. s7-00GI1-00-
Sheep-Receipts. Il. 00o Market firm
Wethers $500 $50; lambs. sS.5OG11-25.
Kansas City Livestock. Close.
Kansas City. No. Nov 2-Hog-Re-
eeipts, 1000. Market higher; bulk. Ss.70G
1a-10; heavy, $1,000 10I5- packers $500
1910; light. $500 1o-o5. pigs. ss-75 n s-75-
Cattle-Receipts. 5000 Market higher.
Prime fed steers. se.5Od1100. western
steers. $500 Is: cows. s. 50 G7-50. heifers.
$3.50 q SIS: stockers- S5.75 n 500. calves,
s6-0O610.5O
Sheep-EeceiDts 5000 Market higher
Lambs $3.50 Ills; yearlinEs S7-75 q SIS
FOrt Worth Livestock.
fBy Zeiaer Horel1
Hog-Receipts. $500 Market steady. Top.
1885: bulk. s9-7oG9 $50
Csttle-Receipts 5000. including 900 calves.
Beef steers. top. $50. bulk. S6-15G1 .45:
cows. $3.50 q 500 bulls. 81 % n g. e6- heifers
s45O ESQ: calves, $3.50 n 6-75: stockers.
steers. $3.50 q 500: cows So n $50 heif-
ers. S450 96-eo: bulls. s5-500
Sheep-Receipts 1000 Market steady.
Goats $3.50 q SEQ.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
MEXICAN PIECES.
Cotton Market.

New York Cotton Close
New York Nov Spot cotton. quiet
middIing uplands. 1850. sales zoo bales
Cotton futures closed steady December.
1888. January S1SS2- March. 1886; MAY
1912. July. 1919
Liverpool Cotton. Close.
Liverpool. England. nov Cotton spot
weak: good middline. 81. Is. "a. midilinE.
III Os Sd. low middling 80. SIS. I'd; sales
10000 bales
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02

'.SEN ENTEEN.~ BOOTH HARRINGTON.
Have you ever stolen your fathers
dress suit TO make an Impression on
your best girl2 or We're YOU the girl
for whom the dress suit was stOleu2
At any rate, you viii appreciate the
humOr of the situation when you see
II on the screen at the Alhambra where
the Famous Players adaptation OF
Booth TarkingtOn's celebrated novel
Seventeen" is scheduled as the Para
mount attraction today only Jack
PickfOrd- in the role OF William Syl-
vanus Baxter. commits the theft in
order TO impress Louise HUFF. who is
Lola Pratt. the Baby Talk girl. in
Seventeen Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
COMING 10 BIJOU TOMORROw.

Charlie Chaplin and Mabel N0rmand
Will be seen at the Bijou tomorrow in
one OF their old comedies. Caught in
a Cabaret It's riot, Don't fail to
see it-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
Grain and Provisions.

Chicago Grains. Close.
Wheat-Dec-. SLS57s May. S1Ss.
Coru-Dec-. S5asc- May ss7sc
Oats-Dec. size. May. 5S1 c.
Chicago Provisions. Close.
Fork-Jen-. s25-S5. May. SO go.
Lard-Ian-. SI5-21. May. 1851
Kihs-Ian. S13-72
Kansas City Grains. Close.
Kansas City. No Nov 2-Wheat-NO. .
hard 81 61-SS. No. red. Sl.79GLs4Iz ;
December. S1-S12s T1S17s. Nav. S1Se
Corn-No. > mixed. IS n 90 sc. No. > white.
S1.0l: No. . yellow. SlO1G 1Oe: December.
81 p 2 &c. May. Ssiz 0S6asc-
Oars-NO- . white. - 5s-zc: No. mixed.
4s SIC
Chicago Produce. Close.
Chicago. Ill. Nov 2.-Butter-Higher.
Creamery. s. a &c
Egez-ReceiDts. 545s cases. Market I'M
changed
PoIstoes-Receipts so cars Market IN
changed
Pouitry-Alive. lower: fowls 1sc: springs
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02

New York Nov wall Street demand
kept pace with supply during the forenoon
TO-DAY in which a turnover Of about 100000
shares was reported Steel yielded a little
more than point on heavy profit taking
fur Utah exceeded its previous maximum
al 10q1s with further improvement IN other
quarters particularly in the shipping group
Bethlehem Steel rose p points 10 me new
record q $40 and Sears-E oenuc- made q
new high record ar 22eie- Investment issues
we're reused from their carly apathy. Union
Pacific. Pennsylvania New York and Read
ms recording gains o. a point or more An
IS point decline in General Motors was the
c-Ir noteworthy contrary movement
reouFe were steady
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02

TOM b. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
Buys, sells and quotes Green Monster,
Inspiration Needles. Arkansas Arizona.
Cornelia Elk, Verde Combination, United
Verde Elk. United Verde Cons. Miami
Con Mines. and all stock quoted on
board. office Lobby Of Sheldon Hotel.
Open TIL =. NJ Phone ~.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
4SEVFNTEEN.- BOOTH TARKINGTO

in her masterpiece. Less Than the
Dusr'-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02

For quick results-Use Herald Want
Ads
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
Help Wanted-SaIesmen.

WANTED Salesman. commission basis. APP
ply Street-Smith Tailoring Co. 40 First
Nat bank bldg
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
Help Wanted-MaIe and Female.


NANIED-Lady or gentleman FOR special
work among business and professional mea
iu TT Paso and ADJ towns in southwest. ex-
Optional opportunity. good future BOX $50.
L - H..
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
THE LOVERS.

Where is her father2
REBUS.
Word meaning q speech
YESTERDAYS ANSWERS.
Plight side d0lUH at back.
PrGttle.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
For Rent-Houses Unfurnished.

For Rent-Houses Unfinished.
THREE room house Phone 49,
HOUSE FREELY So and viii give you
deed to house- Phone 1855
SIX ROOM house. reasonable rent 3s05
Tuiarosa Sc Phone 800
FOR RENT room house. Izes EstreIla St
Phone 17l7-
SIX room house with furnace. shades and
porch curtains 31is Tuleross-
RN. brick. porches. basement. west Of
Cotton ave S95. Phone ESQ
81 \ WEEK for good heater.
FOVTZ FOOSHEE Co,
FOUR ROOM frame. Cebada and Alamo
sorlo. Alta Visit district. electric lights
and gas sl--s@- Phone 59s5W-
I7Os = MISSOURI
: rooms and bath $3.50
KILBURN-HALE EEALTY co. PHI. sOS-
NEW FURNITURE EXCHANGED
For old; viii Guy second hand goods. your
HOME FURNITURE Co. III y stanton It
EAST FL PASO
New room bungalow. glassed in sleeping
porch. facing soul $50. Terms
Loans. Rentals eos Mills bids
IIsI MONTANA SIS rooms. servants
room. 3 bath rooms hot water heat and
DOUGLAS c. CROMWELL AGENCY
e-f Wills Bldg. Phone as
For Rent-Apartments Furnished
~~~~-~-~-~-~~
FINISHED apartments Al Montana
3 ROOM apartment close in Phone s4s5-
FURNISHED apartment to let 1892 Arizona
STEAM heated apartment 12os y oregon
ARAGON apis. one at SIS and one at 500
Rio Grande and Kansas- Apt u Pm 11se
NEW room apt. never been occupied;
walking distance. corner LAYTON and W
40. no children Phone 500
THREE outside sunny rooms en- suite with
hath; in perfect condition: suitable for cou-
PIE s01 z Rio Graude-
WANTED hand furniture and stoves
FOTTz FOosHEE CO.
VERY desirable three room apartment; no
SICK. no children; references, garage Il de-
sired 25os Montana Phone 5lz5-
CLOSE N-Sau Antonio apartments. 20
West san Antonio; living room private bath.
kitchenette. well furnished. front. also one
unfurnished, references Phone 3ss5-
FOR RENT-Beau,iful furnished apt. OF
rooms. close in on Rio Grandes steam
See KIVEI. with
CASSIDY MEL. eli Mills st.
For Rent-Apartmenh Unfurnished.
MODERN apartment privates 3 rooms and
large hall. years lease $50 Phone 1855
FOUR ROOM apartment. no sick. children
Or pets sos octavia- Phone z5s2-
SEW room apt. never been occupied:
walking distance corner LAYTON and W. /
Missouri: no children Phone SIS
FOR REM Handsome front apis. Ger !
name apis. modern. steam heated 52S IS. (
Missouri Phone a1sg
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02

Precipitation in last "a hours dnchesj -
Weather ar S a. m-.-----.---.-.I
Lowest Temp last night
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-11-02
STOCK MARKET
:. GOES UP AGAIN
New High Records Are
Made By Bethlehem Steel
and Sears Roebuck.

NOTE-ouotations reflect closing prices
Thursday. Nov .
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-14

stock pays no dividends, it should al
so be shown that in 1897 only 30 per
cent of all railway stock paid diVi-
dends, and in 1914, which was the
last available figures, 81 per cent of all
railway stock paid dividends. There
has been a gradual increase in the
per cent of dividend paying stock
since 1897 and this in spite Of the
fact that there has been large in
crease in the amount of stock issued,
much Of which represented no cap
ital investment whatever, but was is
sued to pay bonuses, commissions.
etc, given to such financial manipulate
ors as operated the New Haven, Fris-
co and Rock Island deals.
II should be remembered that in the
total amount of railroad stock out
standing there is considerable that is
not expected to pay dividends, such as
switching lines, belt line transfers,
etc, which are constructed only TO
facilitate the handling of traffic in and
around terminals.
Interstate commerce commission
statistics show that there has been an
increase over the period from 1897 to
1914, regardless of any increase in the
total volume of stock and that there
has been a very large increase in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-14

proportion that pays dividends. These
statistics assume the total amount OF
stock to have been 10 per cent each
year, from 1897 to 1914, inclusive, and
they show what proportion of this to-
tai for each year was dividend paying
stock, thus indicating the relation Of
the stock that paid dividends to the
total stock outstanding for each year.
Thus, more detailed examination of
the official statistics of the interstate
commerce commission, as regards the
dividend and non-dividend paying
stock of the railways of the United
States does not give the impression
that the opponents OF the eight-hour
day movement are so DESTROYS of in
shilling into the public mind.
To say that "35 per cent OF the rail-
way stock paid no dividend in 1914
does not. in the slightest degree, in
dictate that the stakeholder of Amer
lean railways has not Jared we'll with
his investment On the contrary, ii
has been conclusively proven that the
condition of this stakeholder has con-
siderably improved over the period OF
years.
As conclusively shown In statements
previously issued by the interstate
| commerce commission the typical
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-14
Curtain Stretchers
A few pairs slightly
soiled, worth CSC,
Special 19c
Pe0[(lQypQlPIt

Cleveland, Ohio, April l2.-Editor Of
The Argus: The following statement
was issued today by the four trans
portation brotherhoods:
Opponents of the eight-hour day
movement for railway freight train
crews are attempting TO make capital
out of the statement that "35 per cent
of all railway stock pays no divi-
dends'
Sympathy is desired for the poor
stakeholder who might suffer a de-
crease in his dividends If better work
ing conditions are granted to the wage
earners of the railways. 1t is a fall
lacy. of course, to think that the grant
ing of better hours will result in a
decrease in dividends, but that is the
argument that Is being put up by the
railroads.
AS far as dividends are concerned
railway stock is in much better shape
than it ever was. and when it is as
serted that SIS per cent OF all railway