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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-25

Leather Shares.-Central Leather
WAS another industrial to sell TO a new
high record. II touched 95k on trans
actions Of $4,000 shares and closed 8S
I'D on the day at 94&. The company
issued its report for the September
quarter yesterday, which disclosed
huge earnings. The surplus earned IN
the nine months of the year ended
September 80 was equal TO 1890 per
cent on the 500, 701 ,30l common, or at
the rate of 1886 per cent for the full
year, against 1890 per cent In 1915.
The American Hide and Leather Com
pany in its report for the September
quarter, also Issued yesterday, showed
net of $685. s7, compared with s502,7
in the corresponding quarter of 1915,
equal to S4 per cent on the $4,000, 1000
Of z per cent cumulative preferred.
Despite this the preferred was strong
and closed 2A per cent up. The direc-
tors In issuing the earnings statement
made apology for the bad showing
thus: 1.-THE effect Of such fuctuation
Is naturally liable TO be moro pro-
nounced In quarterly statements than
in statements covering q more extended
period"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-25

Mexican Petroleum.-The common
stock was strong yesterday, advancing
pa points to 113. No dividends have
been paid on this issue since 1913
Dividends on the preferred were re-
sumed last spring Mt the full rate OF 8
per cent This Issue sold yesterday at
90. or IT points under the common,
which pays nothing. In 1915 tho COM
pany earned 24.07 per cent on Its $l2,'
OO0, 900 Of per cent cumulative pre-
ferred and 5.12 per cent on the COM
mon. It's gross revenues were s4,5os,-
Gil, compared with s5,4ss,s2s In 1914
and $71l5,O02 in 1913. The Mexican
Petroleum properties are located in the
Tampico district OF Mexico and COM
prise In all more than 100000 acres Of
oil bearing lands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-25
Canned Beans Strong-Chi

24.-The retail price Of canned beans
has been advanced so per cent, whole
sale dealers admitted here to-day
Beans which sold at 10 cents a can are
now selling at Is cents. A cheaper
grade is selling for II cents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-25

More Gold from Canada--Another
s5,OO0,o00 of British gold arrived from
Ottawa yesterday and was deposited
at the Assay Office q the credit Of
]. P. Morgan & Co., making s35,50o,OoO
SO far this month and s420,00o,00O
since the first of the year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-25

Commercial Paper.-There is little
doing in commercial paper. Despite
talk of firmer rates in the near future
on the part Of some bankers, there Is
no indication that any such develop
ment is imminent. If anything, the
tone is a trife softer. Rates continue
at 3D. to 3% per cent for the best
regular maturities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-25

Official rates Of discount at each OF
the twelve Federal districts are as fol-
lows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-25

You probably would be unable to
find In all Wall Street a man with
his mind made up either to sell
stocks which he actually owns or to
buy stocks for investment on any
thing that may happen Election
Day. A rational reason for think
ing better or worse OF American BE-
curities according as one man or the
other is elected President could
hardly be stated. The odds on Mr..
Hughes were once as high as two
to one, and Wall Street was very
sure he would win. It's interest In
it was political and not financial.
The odds on Mr.. Hughes have grad
ually disappeared, and Wall Street
is not sure who will win; but the
stock market has continued to rise
for economic and psychological rea-
sons quite independently Of politics.
You can find plenty of spectators
who think prices would rise on the
election of Hughes or fall on the
election of Wilson; but they are
talking of prices only-that is, of
fluctuations. They imagine that
"big people put the stock market
up and down for political effect, just
as they imagined that a modern re-
action in the price of United States
Steel common from the highest price
at which it ever sold was related In
a sinister manner to meeting OF
the executive committee Of the Unit
ed States Steel Corporation. Steel
common began to show weakness
Immediately after the meeting ad-
jcurned. 1t was probably a mere
coincidence. But you could not
prove that it was OF was not, any
more than you could prove that
weakness of the general market was
a Wilson SILVER or the stomachache.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-25
CORPORATION Returns

Central Leather.--Report 10, ~ sun.
ended September 20, l'l9'. SSt SOS sss
after preferred DIVIDENDS OF s-'''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-25

Europe's Silver CurrencyCMobiliza-
ton Of gold by tho European belliger-
ents has thrown a heavy additional
burden on other metallic currency, &C
cording to Samuel Montagu & Co..
London bullion dealers. The follow
ing figures, showing the contrasted
holdings Of silver coin by the state
banks of France Russia and Germany
at similar periods in 1914 and 1916
are interesting:
Sept, 1915. Aug, 1914
Rank of France SCI, 100000 $125, o65 900
Rank of Germany 6,315,000 70,00O
Bank of Russia. A,045,000 29,33o,OoO
1t will be noted that the Bank Of
Russia Is the only one to show an In
crease.
Gold to Japan-The Sub-Treasury
transferred 81, 100000 to San Francisco
Yesterday for the account Of the Yoko-
hama Specie Bank, which is shipping
that amount to Japan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-25

Bank Exchanges.-The days clear
ing. at New York and other cities:
Exchanges. Balances.
New York. -. .H10,40 1898 $28, 10 's4S
baltimore . 7,089,550 768,6o3
Roston . 40,449,596 4,709,596
philadelphia -. 51y554,132 7,744,o59
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-25

Sub-Treaury-New York banks lost
TO the Sub-Treasury s1,sos,Ooo.
Silyer-Bars in London, S2h pence;
here in New York, SIN cents; Mexican
dollars, 51H@55h.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-25
Finance Economics

Ruling rates on money yesterday
compared with a year ago were as foi-
lows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-25

'15-day paper.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-05-12

we are peaseo TO announce that have caught up
Ver1es ana nave full stock of the series
cars carry twenty additional improvements and
noVaoe IonC seats and pedals
Large gas tank carried in the Vacuum Feed
ture and more deeper lenders deeper
grain leather and mud guards front and other
The diamond drill., 1916-03-11
cLovrR.LAND's OUTDOOR SCHOOL

The story of the first fresh air all
winter school in Clover-Land, where
little folks smile at zero weather and
thrive on It. is interestingly told, with
splendid illustrations, in the March
number OF Cloyer-Land Magazine, just
issued
The adventures OF an Upper Penin-
sula boy ia the English army, told by
himself. IS also one OF the strong fea-
lures Of the March number
There is a historical story of Mar
quette in 1853, an article on seven
Clover-Land Public Libraries, a pic
tured history OF Grand Island, a
charming descriptive story of Lake
Gogebic. an article on Cloyer-Land
boys, an account OF Congressman w
Frank James courageous speech in
Washington. against the pork barrel
pension bill. and many other exclu-
The diamond drill., 1916-03-11
RAILROADS lin U. p. INCREASED

Final assessment OF the public utill-
ties companies of Michigan taxed on
an advalorem basis shows the Mineral
Range and Copper Range railroads ia
be assessed at $3.50, 900 and 81, 2,000, 900
respectively, and that OF all the com
panies in the state is 53,041, 200
Other upper peninsula railroads are
assessed as follows: South shore
S1o,500 900; Northwestern, $4,000, 900 T;
St Paul. $4,400,000
The assessment OF the Mineral
Range road, which includes the Han
cock G. Calumet. was increased from
$l.SO0,000 while the increase In the
Copper Range assessment was $780,
600.
OF the property of all OF the com
panies in Michigan, the state will col
lect in taxes $5,l65, ,S6732, all OF which,
under the provisions OF the Michigan
constitution. goes into the primary
school fund. The state board increas-
ed the assessed valuation Of the prop
critics $3,7553OO over last year, and the
additional tax to be collected amounts
to s5S5,543.66.
The diamond drill., 1916-03-11
pOoL ROOM LAW UPHELD

Circuit Judge Louis II Fead has
handed down a decision In the case Of
Bert Smith VS. the Pickford township
board. IN which he denies the appli-
cation OF the planitin for a writ OF
mandamus against the board.
This case. OF where a township
board refuses TO grant a permit for
the operation OF pool room. IL the
first Of its kind TO be brought into any
Michigan court and the decision will
likely be heralded throughout the
state as legal precedent
A law passed by the 1915 state leg
islaturc gives a township board the
privilege Of denying applications Of
pool room operators under certain
conditions. The Pickford board de-
MED the application Of Smith on the
grounds that the latter was not a
capable person TO run such bust
ness. Smith alleged that he was be
ing Disseminated aginst by the board
and took tho case into court. seeking a
writ OF mandamus to compel the board
TO grant his license. The case took
nearly a weeks time In the circuit
court
The diamond drill., 1916-03-11
Smith on New Job

William ]. Webb, who is to have
general supervision Of business in the
upper peninsula for the Detroit Life
Insurance Co. informs the Reporter
that he has made arrangements with
Waddick Smith, who has been em-
ployed in Kroms Department store
for a number Of years, to take the
general agency for the Detroit Life
in Iron county which position was
formerly held by VIII Little,
Mr. Smith is one Of our most prom
ising young men, Is energetic and ans
bilious. and IN selecting him Mr.. Webb
has certainly made no mistake. There
were number OF applicants for the
position but Mr. Webb deemed Mr..
Smith best fitted for the work he will
be required to do Mr. Smith has allied
himself with one Of the leading insur-
ance companies and Is 10 be congrat-
ulated on his selection. as II will give
him an opportunity to work into a
profitable and dependable business
The diamond drill., 1916-03-11
Short Notes

Henry Tender. who has charge Of
one OF the switch engines. was quite
severely injured on Wednesday Of last
week, while the engine was at work at
the Davidson mine. lie was caught be-
tween a gondola and a car loaded with
tagging and rolled a number OF feet
between the two cars when he fell TO
the ground Fortunately the en-
gineer's attention was attracted to his
danger and the engine was at once
stopped lie was removed TO his home,
whore il was found he was consider
ably bruised but not dangerously and
IS now getting along nicely.
The Cleveland cliffs Iron Co.,
which has had its Office In the First
National bank building since II begun
operations on the Spies property has
moved II 10 the Office building at the
mine whore Il will hereafter be found
II Il located IA a new room and in a
short time will look as span and slick
"a can be.
The diamond drill., 1916-03-11
Thomas O,MalIa III

Thomas OMAHA, one OF the most
widely known residents of the West
Side of Iron county, is very i'll in the
Verona hospital Mr. OMAHA has not
been we'll for some time and on ac-
count OF his advanced years, he is now
about 20, Il Is feared he may not re-
cover
Mr.. OMalia has been an employe
OF the Verona Mining company ever
since that company opened the old
Baltic shaft more than 20 years ago.
He was teamster and for years
drove one mule His outfit became
known throughout the West Side, and
he enjoys personal acquaintance
among young and old, men and wo-
men. rich and poor, that is seldom ac-
quired by one man. Everybody Is his
friend and his serious illness Is not
only of widespread interest but his
friends are anxious about his condi-
tion and hope for his recovery
The diamond drill., 1916-03-11
WHY GASOLINE Is HIGH.

Profits for the oil companies inde-
pendents and Standard is the answer
to why gasoline is so high. The report
which Secretary OF the Interior Frank
lin X. Lane made to congress. is con
elusive on this point
Increased consumption and increas-
ed exports there have ben, but neith-
er of these causes is responsible for
the high price OF gasoline. There is no
real competition I'm the fuel oil busi-
ness. The Federal Trade commission
report just finished settles that. This
document shows that the pipe line
monopoly which is the basis OF the
control OF the industry has never been
disturbed, and that no independent
can become a real competitor while
dependent on the trust. as they all are
for their pipe line transportation.
Where the increased price paid FOL
gasoline IS going is shown by the
profit figures OF the companies, Spec.
! ial dividens, regular dividends
melons" stock dividens, have beer
rolling up so fast that It takes a Bur
rows adding machine TO even try e
comprehend It,
Secretary Lane points out this fac
and selects as a sample account o
dividens a quotation from the Petrol
cum Age, OF New York, for Decem
ber. 1916, as follows:
Convincing proof of the amazing
recovery within the oil industry II
the last half of 1915 is furnished b,
the dividend declarations of the Stan
dard Oil group for the last quarte
which reached the astonishing tota
OF $21 ,7SS, $50, which Is the record fo
any quarter since the dissolution, will
the exception OF the first quarter o
1919. when the Standard oil com
pany of New Jersey, made its famous
40 per cent cash distribution.
The diamond drill., 1916-03-11
WANT An EARLY sTiRr

The shipping interests are already
planning for the start OF the lake
shipping season which. Il is said. will
probably start twenty days earlier this
year than last. Rumors, which are
based, apparently. on some official in
formation received at the 500, indi-
Gates that an effort will be made to
start the freighters not later than
April /. IL is understood that the Lake
Carriers association has been making
inquiries regarding river conditions
and is preparing to have the coal
docks at DeTour In readiness TO sup
ply boats by the trst OF April.
IL necessary. It is said. the associa-
tion will bring ice crushers to DeTour
TO open the channel. There Is less ice
in the river this year than usual, and
il is not anticipated that great diff
culties will be experienced in opening
a passage, after the ice becomes
slightly honeycombed.
According TO reports made by the
local weather bureau, there is but a
sixteen-inch depth OF ice in the river
at present. This is seven inches less
than the maximum depth last year
In Mud lake, however, the sheet Is
considerably thicker. This is always
the case, however.
The unprecedented demand foi
iron ore at lower lake ports is max
ing an early opening of navigation
this year almost a necessity, it 1,
claimed
The diamond drill., 1916-03-11
MICH. BANKERS ASSN. TO HELP
FARMERS

Members OF the Michigan Bankers
association will cooperate with the
farmers OF Michigan in improving
agricultural conditions as a primary
step in increasing business prosperity
Agriculture the basis OF all bust
ness was the keynote IN con
necton with farmers week AT the
Michigan Athletic club.
Cooperation with farmers In test
ing seed corn was urged as one of the
first steps to be taken by the bankers.
The principal speaker was W. Il.
Baughman, who spoke in the absence
OF Professor II. G. Holden
"The seed corn situation is the most
serious that It has ever been in the
history OF your state declared Baugh-
man. Throughout the north central
states we find that there Is general
scarcity Of good seed or 10000 ears
that have been recently tested the
termination has been found 70 be
only 40 10 GO per cent
"In Iowa where the farmers test
their seed corn they have more than
doubled their yield. Poor seed means
a poor stand Of corn Proper testing
OF seed may mean a doubling or a tri-
pling Of the crop
"The average farmer loses on his
corn crop from the time he begins TO
think about planting until he has the
corn all fed, but the banker Is going
to revolutionize things The banker
has the money that will compel the
The diamond drill., 1916-03-11

Webb Is writing considerable personal
business averaging about $4,000 a
month. This is a big production for
one who devotes less than half OF his
time to soliciting insurance, but Mr..
Webb has force OF character and his
honesty and sincerity are apparent at
once. and therefore he has little diff
Guilty in writing a good class Of insur-
ance. and insurance that stays on the
books. because after all the basis OF
writing life insurance is the confidence
which the solicitor inspires in the
prospect.
The fact that Mr.. Webb is in the
Upper Peninsula and can be called
upon at any time to attend TO the
various matters in connection with
the Agency work, loans, etc. has
proven to be OF great benefit TO the
President, whose time is thus con-
served for other work at the Home
ONCE and I'm the Lower Peninsula.
We congratulate Mr.. Webb on the
way he has handled the affairs OF the
Company entrusted TO his care ever
since his connection with the Com
pany over three years ago, and he has
full confidence OF those who are best
acquainted with him and who are thus
enabled to Judge of his ability De
troit Life Bulletin.
The diamond drill., 1916-03-11
WEST SIDE
ttrom The Reporter.)
Free Deliver,


Petitions circulated by committee
from the Union Club. asking the post
office department for free mail de-
livery In Iron River were forwarded
10 Washington last Monday. Post
master Scott also wrote a letter 10
The department approving the request
for free mail delivery Congressman
James also Is at work in Washington
boosting the cause along. and has
promised 10 keep the matter before
the department until Iron River gets
what Il is entitled to
According to postofice receipts Iron
River has been entitled 20 free mail
delivery for more than two years II
will be three years next July but
the money that could have been paid
out to local mail carriers has gone
steadily on 10 Washington In ali
probability three carriers will be
needed TO take care OF the local dis
tribution Of mail. each AZ a salary Of
approximately 81 900 year. This
means that a total Of $4,000 a year Of
money paid into the Iron River post
Office goes 10 Washington when It
could be given 10 three men living IN
this city,
The diamond drill., 1916-03-11

The business OF the Detroit Life
has been developing so rapidly In The
Upper Peninsula. especially in the
Iron County that Il was thought
necessary 20 have some one in charge
OF the affairs OF the Company who
could be relied upon at all times 10
give prompt and efficient services.
Mr.. Webb. in his capacity as As
sistant TO the President. was request
cd. therefore. TO move to the Upper
Peninsula where his services would
be more promptly and economically
available. and also so he could be I'm
closer touch with the business Of the
Company and give It personal atten-
tion.
In addition TO his other duties Mr..
The diamond drill., 1916-03-11
OHIO WOMAH'S WISH
For Tired, Weak, Nervous Women

Bellefontaine, Ohio.-"I wish every
tired, weak, nervous woman could have
Vinol, for | never spent any money In
my life that did me so much good as
that | spent for Vinol. j was weak,
tired, worn out and nervous, and Vinol
made me strong, well and vigorous after
everything else had failed 10 help me,
and can now do my housework with
pleasure. Mrs. J. f. LAMBoRN.
We guarantee Vinol, our denclous cod
Ever and iron tonic. for all weak, run
down, nervous, debilitated conditions.
Rezin's Drug Store, Crystal Falls.
The diamond drill., 1916-03-11

followlne q newer and better meth
The diamond drill., 1916-03-11
Rank FoolIshness.

You occasionally see IL stated that
colds do not result from cold weather.
That is rank foolishness. Were Il true
colds would be as prevalent in mid
summer as in midwinter. The microbe
that causes colds fIourishes in damp.
cold weather. To get rid of cold take
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. 1t Is
effectual and is highly recommended
by people who have used It for many
years as occasion required, and know
its real value. Obtainable everywhere.
advt.
The diamond drill., 1916-03-11
RECIPE roR CRAY HAIR.

To half pint OF water add OK. Bay
Rum, small box OF Barbo COMPOUND.
ana a OF. OF glycerine. Apply 90 the hair
vice n week until II becomes the desired
shade. Any druggist can nut this up 49,
YOU can mix " az home az very little co'
FUN directions for making and USE cof
y each box ~ Barbo Compound II " "a
gradually darken streaked. faded Er#N
1air, and removes dandrun. II IN exr-s~
lent FOR falling hair and will make hArsf
nair son nhd glossy. II Will not color a
scalp y not sticky or greasy. and does nA
-ub or
The diamond drill., 1916-03-11

Although the Judge upheld the
board. Mr.. Smith has the right to have
another hearing with the township
officials on this same matter.
Attorneys Wiley and Green repre-
sented the township board. 500 News.
The diamond drill., 1916-03-11

siNeiy upper peninsula features.
The March number is profusely H.
lustrated and contains good news for
every friends of the Upper Peninsula.
The Washington herald., 1916-03-19
MASONIC Committee
BOOMING BALL GAME
Material in Grotto and Shrine Order,
for Teams Is Plentiful-Com-
petition Keen.

Remembering the high mark in finance
and in the artistic CALDER of the contest
reached last year. the committee in
charge OF the Masonic baseball game,
booked to be played at American League
Park on June II. is already hustling.
William ClabaUgh. New Jerusalem, No
?. chairman; Frank NJ. Scott. Hiram. No.
10 and Percy F. Patrick. Dawson, No. 16,
al wOrshipful masters, are the men in
direct charge of the contest. but il is
under the general supervision of the
Masters Association of the District Of
Columbia.
Two OF the greatest of friendly rivals
in the Masonic order-the Shrine and the
GrottO-will furnish the competition, pro-
viding an innovation for the annual COM
bat They will not conflne their efforts
to duel on the diamond. but will also
stage battle of music unless present
plans so astray Each intends to have
band on the scene the day of the struggle
and to Outplay his rival with the instru-
ment as well as with the ball and bat.
Last years game was a real contest all
the way, and the men in charge this
season will make every effort to retain
the same high standard of play. Appar-
emily there is plenty of material in each
branch of the order to make this pos
Sible
The Washington herald., 1916-03-19
WESLEYAN HAS GOOD
BASEBALL SCHEDULE

Buckhannon, ". Va, March 1s.-The
baseball schedule for West Virginia Yves
ieyan College announced today contains
thirty-tEo games, an even half Of which
are to be played on the Southern trip OF
the team, which starts on Tuesday OF the
Virginia series as well as the Washington
and Jefferson games at home feature the
schedule. On the Southern trip the very
best schools in Dixie are met and 800
miles covered. The most Of this trip Is
made during the spring vacation OF the
college. The complete schedule follows:
March 2-Uuited States Nary at Annapolis.
March z-North Carolina A. & NJ, at Raleigh
y. G.
March a-North Carolina University, at Chapel
Hill n O.
March a-wG,ord College. a. spsrtansblrS. s. c.
March G-Clcmsoo Azgies, a. Clrmson, S. Q.
March S-Unirersity q Georgia at Athens Ca.
ioosz Ala
March 81 and Ar-il I-Georzia Tech at Atlanta
Ca
April and f-wlshin.tou md Lee. at Lerins
April s-yirsinis Poly, at Blscksburg. Va.
Aprl s. :, and s-Msrshau College, at Huntington,
". Va
ApdI Is and p-MusSing1n College. at hons
May s and s-Marshan CoJege at homo.
Nay 10 and ll-Wcstminstsr College. at home.
May . and Dizziness University II Honolulu, at
home.
May IS and z-wlshinGton and jefferson. at homo
three gamer.
bms 3-wez Virginia University. at home.
June 5-west Virginia University at Fairront
June aEd s-Pittsbgrgh COllegians at home
June ts-West Virginia University, at MoTgantoEn.