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Baxter Springs news., 1917-07-19

Just how does the Red Cross begin
work when an emergency arises. Most
persons know, in q general way, that
the Red Cross IL on the ground very
quickly after a disaster, and rescues
the living, buries the dead and cares
for the destitute; but perhaps few
know how the first step Is taken, or
who takes II, or what he does next.
This story is meant to show just what
was done, and how. when the tornado
Of May 20 laid waste the cities Of Mat
toon and Charleston, ILL.,, with loss Of
nearly 100 lives. 1000 persons made
homeless. and property worth millions
destroyed.
II was late on a Saturday afternoon
when news Of the disaster began to
trickle from the telegraph wires to the
newspapers. Offices and shops were
closed. and Chicago had gone home to
its dinner and Its Saturday evening
relaxatlons. The first word to the Red
Cross Of the storm came through
Chicago paper to Charles Lee Bryson
Of the central division stan Of the
Red Cross. One Of the editors called
Mr.. Bryson at his home and told him
what had happened, 'feellng sure the
Red Cross would want to get on the
job"
It did. Director John ]. O'COnnor
Of the central division was in Wash
ingtoE attending the Red Cross war
council, at which It was determined to
ask the country for $100.000,O00. But
Mr.. Bryson located Walter Davidson.
another of headquarters stan, who had
remained late at the Office to finish
some work, and they took hold Of the
situation instantly.
After wiring Director .0'Connor and
the national officers. Mr.. Davidson
started for Mattoon on the next train.
Mr.. Bryson remaining in Chicago to
keep the Office open on Sunday and
give all possible help from there. The
newspapers kept them both informed
of the widening extent Of the disaster.
"MayOr Swan is calling for troops,
and estimates the dead in MattoOn at
Baxter Springs news., 1917-07-19

First Published in The Baxter SPRING. Nsws
June 2S, 1917
NOTICE OF ATTACHMENT
s. P. Schaeier, Plaintiff.
VS.. -.
Frank White. Defendant.
Before John Jones. Justice Of the Peace Of the
City Of Baxter Springs. Cherokee County. Kansas.
Said defendant Is hereby notified that on the 18th
day Of June, 1917. an order Of attachment for the
sum Of $500 was issued by the above named
Justice Of the Peace against his goods In the above
entitled action and that said cause will be heard on
the 2Sth day Of July. 1917. at o'clock .. m.
ST. SCHAEFER.
Plaintiff.
Attest; JOHN JONES,
Justice oithe.Peace.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-07-19
More Money In Banks.
Need Franchise to Stay.

A public utility whose franchise ex-
pires has no right 10 use the streets
or alleys Of any city in Kansas except
with the consent Of the city officials,
the Kansas Supreme Court decided
in the suit Of the City Of Wilson
against the Wilson Electric Light Co.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-07-19

state Bank Deposits Large.
The Kansas state banks now have
deposits aggregating $202,131, ,544.97,
as against s145.6s5,Ss7.15 q year ago.
High prices for farm products are re-
sponsible for the increased deposits.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-07-19

Aviator Joins Army School.
Phil Billiard, the Topeka aviator, has
signed up with the government as an
instructor In the San. Diego aviation
school. He will take his two airplanes
to the coast at once.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-07-19

Woman Added to Defense Board.
Mrs. David Mulvane Of Topeka has
been appointed q member Of the Kan
sas council Of defense by Governor
Capper to succOed-MrS. Nay Bolle.
Ville Brown Of salina.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-07-19
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

Notice b hereby given on the % day Of June.
A. ID. 1917. the undersigned was. by tho Probate
Court Of Cherokee County. Kansas. duly appointed
and qualified o. Administrator Of the estate OF
Halle B. Cecil late Of ChSrokeo County deceased.
All parties interested In sad estate will take notice
and govern themselves accordingly,
Al. HARVEY, Administrator.
Baxter Springs news., 1917-07-19

Engraved calling cards at the
News Office.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-02
MRS. II. B. MASHBURN
HOST TO CLUB MEMBERS.

The members of the Matrons' Forty
Two club were guests of Mrs. H. B.
Mashburn yesterday afternoon, this
popular hostess entertaining at sew
eral tables, and a most delicious salad
course being served at the conclusion
oil the playing.
The Mashburn home on Lee street
was a scene of rare beauty in its dec
orations of daffodils. japonicas and
softly-shaded lights, and the game
developed much interest among tho
enthusiastic players. Assisting in serv-
ing were Mrs. R. l.. Maynard and Mrs.
Griff Eldridge, and playing were Mrs.
Joseph Bryan, Mrs. R. S. Broadhurst,
Mrs Zach Childers, Mrs. S. A. Daniels,
Mrs. w. M. Humber, Mrs. John Shelf
field, Mrs. H. A. Smith, Mrs. Elton
Parker, Mrs. George Oliver, Mrs.
Frank Turpin, Mrs. John Wooten, OF
Shellman; Mrs. l.. w. Brown, Mrs. r.
2. Stackhouse, Jr., Mrs. Hollis Fort.
Mrs. E. M Viquesney and Mrs. Lee M.
Hansford.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-02

the said west half. sold A. Rylander by
c. E. Field; south by Wolf Creek;
west by land once owned by estate of
Jno. Pullum; North by land Of A. w.
Smith"
Levied upon and to be sold as the
property of H. R. Johnson to satisfy
Mortgage Fl Fa issued from the Super
ior Court of Sumter County against the
said H. R. johnson and in favor Of the
Bank of Southwestern Georgia for the
use of the Merchants National Bank OF
Richmond, Virginia, the American Ex-
change National Bank of New York,
and l.. G. Council, as Receiver of the
Bank of Southwestern Georgia, re-
spectively.
Tenants in possession notified Ia
terms Of the law.
This 10th day Of January, 1917.
LUCIUS HARVEY, Sheriff.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-02
RECREATION CLUB MET AT
HOME OF MRS. LEE FETNER

Members of the Recreation club were
entertained most graciously yesterday,
Mrs. Lee Fetner being hostess Of the
occasion. which had been arranged in
compliment to her house guest, Mrs.
Hodges, of Macon. Hyacinths and daft
fodils were the flowers used in the
decoration, which were unusually at
tractive. The salad course served was
both appetizing and delicious, and Mrs.
E. ]. Tyson as given box of hand
some correspondence cards in recogni-
ton of her skill at cards.
Mrs. Lena Hodges, Mrs. E. ]. Shea
han, Miss Eugenia Sheahan, Mrs. R. c.
Fetner, Mrs. E. ]. Tyson, Mrs. Charles
Tyson, Miss Daisy Selph, Mrs. W. T.
Jones, Miss Marion Creighton, Miss
Julia Gordon, Miss Mabel Sawyer,
Mrs. Charles Culpepper, Mrs. T. f.
Mabry and Mrs. w. G. Sullivan. were
the guests of Mrs. Fetner.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-02
highest degree.

highest degree.
A stunning new sport silk live q
heavy pongee called khaki kool Is tho
favored material and 1t comes in dar-
ing and unusual designs and all the
vivid colorings.
Sport skirts of this material are
striped in vivid colors as they were
last year but this season, too, they
will be easily spotted with polka dots
as large as life and twice as colorful.
Hats, parasols, stockings, shoes,
handkerchiefs and bags are all gotten
W to match and carry out complete
costume eectff. Among the lovely new
silk sweaters lettuce green one
banded, sashed and sailor-collared In
white is, perhaps. the loveliest, but
two-toned sweater coat in checker
board pattern that comes in two shades
of blue, yellow, rose or green and
black and white is also stunning
novelty.
Cerise, green and gold seem to be
the most talking trio of tints for the
one-piece straight line sport silk
dresses, but they all have some other
vivid dash of contrasting color to
startle and attract.
Jersey cloth still continues to hold
it's popularity over from last year into
this for sport suits and new material
called suedene is also very good. For
motor coats of spring suede cloth is
the material de luxe with Innings Of
softest, brightest silk of chiffon cloth.
They are much shorter than the win
ter coats and so full and loose as al
most to be mistaken for capes at the
first fleeing glance as they dash by
on up-to-date maids in up-to-date
motors.
But don't for a minute think it s
necessary to go In for sports in order
to sport these sporty sport toys. In
deed nay, no and likewise never. This
summer you will find that these delic-
icusly delectable buds will be worn
anywhere and everywhere from a pink
tea to the village green.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-02
ASSEMBLY DANCE IN
MACON AT THE DEMPSEY.

The Hotel Dempsey ballroom at
Macon will be scene of unusual bril-
lance this evening when the Assem-
bly,, Macon's popular dancing organi-
zation, will entertain with the last Of
series of beautiful dances. These
dances have been the source of great
enjoyment to the social contingent.
The presence of many out of town
guests will contribute much pleasure
to the occasion. Among these will be
Miss Matte Lewis Dodson, of Ameri-
Gus; Miss Cline, of Milledgeville; Mr..
John Lewis Holmes, of Atlanta; Mr..
Kenneth Dunwody, MIR. William B. Lee,
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bellinger.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-02
SOCIETY NEWS


Pickett, of Dawson, who is the house
guest of Mrs. Moreland during visit
in Americas.
The rooms used for entertaining
were pretty in their decorations of
Chinese lilies, roman hyacinths and
daffodils, the game being most inter-
esting and played with absorbing in
terest until late hour, when an ap-
petizing salad course was served.
Those asked to meet Mrs. Pickett
were Mrs. w. A. Dodson. Mrs. s. H.
Mckee, Mrs. Ernest Statham, Mrs. G..
NJ. Council, Mrs. I. ]. Kalmon, Mrs. H.
H. Allen, Mrs. Henry Johnson, Mrs.
John Council and Mrsf Frank P. Har-
rold.
Assisting the hostess in entertain
ing were Mrs. w. C. Gray, Mrs. Eugene
Hill and Miss Fannie Mae Williford.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-02
Yet Hope.

Yet Hope.
Waiter, have you forgotten me?"
mo, sir, not yet, sir. Masses.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-02
MISSES BELL ENTERTAIN
FRIENDS AT CARDS.

One of the pretty parties during yes
terday was that the home of Misses
Callie and Mamie Sue BelFthe popular
hostesses entertaining at the third OF
a series of affairs planned in honor of
their friends. Hyacinths, daffodils and
narcissi were the flowers used in dec
Grating, and the award for highest
score, box of handkerchiefs, went
to Miss Martha Wheatley. Miss Mary
Davenport, Miss Louise Marshall and
Miss Lula Mathis assisted the hostesses
in CRYING.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-02
MRS. THOMAS B. HOOKS
HAS HER BRIDGE CLUB.

Mrs. Thomas B. Hooks, was the
charming hostess this afternoon to the
members of her bridge club and sew
eral guests. The interesting game was
played until late in the afternoon,
when a delicious hot course with a
salad was served. The guests were
Mrs. Frank Harold, Mrs. Charles M.
Council, Mrs. w. A. Dodson, Mrs. ]. D.
Hooks, Mrs. A. D. Gatewood, Mrs. D.
r. Andrews, Mrs. W. w. Dykes, Mrs.
Taylor Lewis, Mrs. ]. E. Hightower,
Mrs. Thomas Harold, Mrs. W. D.
Moreland, Mrs. George Duncan, Mrs.
j. A. Hixon. Mrs. W. T. Maynard, Mrs.
Sam Clegg.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-02
WINDSOR HOTEL NOTES

R. L. Cooney, of Atlanta, general
agent of the New York Life Insurance
Co, is i'll the city, on business.
". E. Fitzgerald and w. e. Fitzger-
aid, Jr., of Omaha, Ca, are business
visitors tc Americas today.
C. S. Patton and NJ. H. Gold are two
officials of the Seaboard Air Line in
the city today.
r, l. Zacharias was among the Col
umbus travellers coming over today.
visiting the local dealers.
]. E. O'Neill returned to Columbus
today after spending several days in
the city in the interest of the Bur-
roughs Adding Machine Co.
R. l. Campbell is prominent citi-
zen of Atlanta, called to Americas to-
day on important business.
U. S. Hasten, division sales manager
of the Peters Cartridge Co, is in the
city today.
F. C. Wilson, representative in this
territory for the Purina Feed Mills. Is
sailing on his Americas customers
here today.
D. A. May. of Atlanta, we'll known
here as the representative of the Starr
Piano Co.. is making headquarters in
this section for some time while call
ing on his customers in this section.
Monroe Harris, of Macon, salesman
for the Waxelbaum Produce Co, was
among the travellers visiting Americas
Thursday.
George W. CAN'T, Jr., and 1. T. Nc
Crea was among those coming down
from Macon Thursday, having business
in the city.
James Carlyon, Of Atlanta, is bust
ness visitor to Americas in the inter-
est of the International Harvester Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-02

4 = y = = = \ y = = = y y =
= THE DEAD PUSSY CAT. =
~ y \ 4 4 4 + 4 = = + \ =
You's as stiff an as cold as stone,
Little Cat!
Dey's done frowed out and left you
alone
Little Cat!
Use astrokin' you fur,
But you don't never purr
Nor hump up anywhere,
Little Cat!
Wy is dat.
Is your purrin' and humpin' up done?
An why fur is you's little foot tied,
Little Cat!
Did dey holler w'enever you cwied?
Little Cat!
Did dey pound you wifi bricks
Or wifi big nasty sticks
Or abuse you wifi kicks,
Little Cat!
Tell me dat
Did dey holler w'enever you cm1ed?
Did it hurt very bad wen you died.
Little Cat!
Oh! fy didn't you wun off and hide,
Little Cat!
is wet in my eyes
Cos l most always cwies,
When pussy cat dies,
Little Cat!
And Use awfully solly besides.
BEST lay still der down in de sof'
gwOun,
Little Cat!
While 1 tuck de gween gwass all
awound,
Little Cat!
Dey can't hurt you no. more
Wen you's tired an so sore
Des' sleep twiet, you pore
Little Cat!
Wifi pat,
An forget all de kicks of de town.
Parsons Weekly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-02
MINNIE VANN GROVE NOT
TO MEET THIS AFTERNOON

The officers of Minnie Vann Grove,
Woodmen Circle, announce that no
meeting of this organization will be
held this afternoon, as had been prev
iously intended. The meeting has been
postponed because Of the unusually
cold weather prevailing, and the mem
bers of the grove will be notified re-
garding the date on which the postlon-
ed meeting is to be held.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-02
others, "Rest selves.n

We all find good deal Of comfort In
thinking of our best selves. If we
thought very much about our worst
selves we should be pretty miserable.
Such thinking as we do about worst
selves" is usually about the worst
selves of other people. And our con-
seriousness of the worst selves of other
people usually corresponds with our
power to bring out those worst selves.
John d. Barry.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-02
Wife Wears the Sport Toys, But
Hubby is the Real Sport of Life
(BY MARGARET MAsON.l

(BY MARGARET MASON.)
Hist! This Is the song that the hus-
bands now hear;
ooh, honey, the sport toys are lovely
this year.
/ prithee invest
So that / will be dressed
In a manner BETTING my station. Some
gear
1t takes for each sport
So be good sort
And hand-out the largesse
That's really you're forte"
He does. When he's finished
Believe me, it's true
Though she's dressed for the part
He's the best sport of the two.
NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-Behold the
Lilys of the field, the Roses of the
beach, the Daisies of the golf links,
the Yiolets Of the tennis court, the
Irises of the motor course-they tell
not (only exercise little) neither do
they spin Except in motor yet Solo
mon in all his glory was not arrayed
as one of these.
Never have sport suits, frocks and
accessories been more bewilderingly
beautiful. The windows are full of
them already for Southern exposure
a Palm Beach and like Ravens, where
the fortunate fit We stand gazing up
on their glories rapt in admiration and
our heaviest furs.
In slush ankle deep, while wintry
winds do blow we can still visualize
how we will look in that glorious tur-
Quoise pongee one-piece frock banded
in golden yellow this summer, If we
are lucky enough to save enough PEN
MES for it. There is a ducky hat with
turquoise parasol to match, whose in
ner side is mass of tiny puffings and
Shirrings of the yellow figured border.
All up-to-date 1917 model parasols are
wearing their ornate trimmings inside
and closed parasol is closed book.
Only when opened does it disclose its
glories to an admiring multitude.
Unusual and Oriental are the color
combinations used tn hand ard trim
the sport suits ard one-piece frocks
but always are they hectic to the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-02
MEMBERS OF NATIONS CLUB
GUESTS OF MRS. MORELAND.

Mrs. w. D. Moreland was hostess to
the members of the Matrons club yes
terday afternoon at her home on Hill
street, the occasion having been ar
ranged in compliment to Mrs. Dewitt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-12
FINANCIAL NEWS
RALLY FOLLOWS DECLINE IN STOCKS
- AT OPENING OF THE NEW YORK MARKET
All Of Gains Are Not Maintained at the Close However
Tightening Of Money, Due to Withdrawals by Gov
ernment Having Much to Do With Movement
NEW YORK. July ~.


including
overnight decline Liberty bonds below
10
he
should
on o a
The
in a
held
o
2 before the call funds
banks ouo the proceeds Of the liberty Loan
m Of 70
published
details disappointment the fact that the stock
watln he on
Yorlr IS off u
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-12

The bright spot in the trading on the
Philadelphia Stock Exchange today was
furnished by Philadelphia Rapid, Transit
trust certificates Activity did not develop
In the certificates until business had been
under way for about half an hour but "
did not take long to make up for lost
time, and by afternoon they were the most
active Of the local group, some 25OO haV-
ing changed hands by 2 o'clock.
Under this demand the price was ad-
vanced a half point to the highest point
in several weeks. There was no news to
account for "the Improvement and the
Street assumed that II Ivas buying by those
who wanted TO get in before the dividend,
as the return on the Investment at the pres
ent time is above the general investment
market return. The understanding in the
Street is that the directors will meet this
week for action on the semiannual divi-
dend, and It will he at the rate Of 2i5 per
cent per share. At the same time Union
Traction gained 1 q points.
As far as the movement in price was
concerned, Philadelphia Company common
stock enjoyed the widest change. AZ one
time showing a gain Of nearly points.
Yesterday an advance Of 2lz points was
recorded The strength in this stock was
accounted for in the Street by the fact
that the company is showing very good
earnings in the gar department, which Is
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-12
INDEPENDENT OIL STOCKS
LIBERTY BONDS DECLINE
Sell Down to 90 $3.50, New Low, in
New York

Liberty Bonds sold at par here but in New
York they declined to 90 $3.50, new low
The decline in the bonds to below par
bankers maintained, was not surprising.
especially I'm race Of the announcement from
Washington that the treasury Department
contemplated putting out $4,000, 100000 ad-
ditional bonds at ga per cent on September
Is next Obviously, many who purchased
the bonds did so in the belief that the next
issue would bear 4 per cent, and the Wash
ington announcement put damper on their
enthusiasm in this respect
Some bankers. maintained that II was not
surprising that the bonds fell below the
Offering price, as II was perfectly natural
that they should seek level commensu-
rate with the conditions governing the sit
uation as who.e. Other Government
bonds have declined below their offering
quotation. and net much uigihfcance was
attached 10 the small fractional recession In
the Liberty Loan ISSUE
II will be recalled that Governor strong
OF the New York Federal Reserve Bank,
a short time ago. said IT was desirable that
there should be unrestricted trading In the
bonds in order that they might seek their
natural price level
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-12
Japan's Gold Stock Increases

The gold stock OF Japan has increased
$50 per cent since the start Of the war. ac-
cording to the report prepared by Consul
General Scidmore at Yokohama. as follows
"Japan's reserve of gold specie on June Q
1917, totaled 100000, 900 yen CS42S,2sO OOO)
according to the returns of the dehartment
Of finance, published in the Japan Chronicle
Three hundred and three million yen (Sl5O,-
S94 10000 being held at home and 557, ,00O-
900 yen (S277,3s6,O00) abroad Compared
with the figures for May 23 last this shows
an increase of 56000,0O0 yen ($27,sss, ,O0O)
in the portion held at home, but a decrease
of 34,000,O0O yen (S16,9S2.O0O) in that
abroad. or an aggregate increase OF
$4,000 900 yen (Sl0.956,OOO)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-12
. ACTIVE AND STRONG IN LOCAL MARKFa
Buying Is Attributed to Desire to Participate in Divde
Philadelphia Company Common Goes Up
on Good Earnings

reaping beneht from the industrial
in Pittsburgh and by the high r.,eWt
coal which are now Prevailing Tse
response to the continued higher ~. ~
bar silver was shown In the min7n. - q
today, both Tonopah Belmont, vhs.ss ssnA'a
the most active. and Tonopah Minjnn "
ing up fractionally. ~
Taking II all in all. the marka, a
all-around Improvement in ths al,
hour session today. BY late af,or-' ~
stocks and 8 bonds had appeared oo
tape Traders felt. however. ,bs, Vu
could not be expected Of the narl,.. unu1
some uncertainties are cleared un in Nv, usal
ington The thing which the rant "
is watching mostly Is the price 10 ~
for steel From New York cana ..a
that the price agreed on would prohss'l /.
S65 a ton. II was figured that ,baV 4
steel companies, such as tho Urited -.
steel Corporation. could furnish s,s's
this price and make some PROF, h.,
about the little fellows? ~
Within the last few days $40 ooo A.
Government deposits have been CANA
This is understood TO be in line wI,' y
intention of building up the reserva. 4
the Federal Reserve Banks Mona ~ ~
amount has thus far been transferred ~
this city, but has been placed Win X
Federal Reserve Bank. Cali money "
now been established on a per cen, ~
here.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-12
Post Assistant Reserve AGENT

Arthur e, Post has been appointed assist
ant Federal Reserve agent Of the Federal
Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Mr.. Post
has been assistant - Richard L. Austin
Federal Reserve agent since the organization
of the bank. The office was created by the
recent amendments to the banking act anu
by virtue of It the incumbent may act in
place of the reserve agent during his alb
sence. Under the amendments the office
of deputy Federal agent. formerly held by
a Glass &c" director, has been abolished.
At the local reserve bank this position has
been filled by Henry B. Thompson, OF Will
mington. He retains however, the title
deputy chairman Of the board
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-12
IRREGULAR PRICE CHANGES FOLLOW
FURTHER UPTURNS ON NEW YORK CURB
NEW YORK, July Il.

In the mar
at
in to the In
were we'll ms
Motors Realizing brought about
Of points
Of
wad down Il.
off
held
considerable oklahoma
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-12
French Revenues Increase

PARIS July i2.-Receipts OF the French
Government from indirect taxes in the
month OF June were 10000 900 francs
more than those in the preceding MONTH
and 9l,O00,000 francs more than tho re.
ceipts OF the same month in normal
year. Deducting 100000 francs re-
ceived from duties on imports which In
clude war material, the difference in eayor
OF this June over that month In normal
years still is 2i.000,000 francs The FIRST
six months Of 1917 show receipts OF 640-
200 900 francs more than the total for
the same period last year, and 3s7 600, 900
francs more. thaH that for six months in a
normal year,