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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-28

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voar. including the regular quarterly
navments. amount to $I13 a share, ana
Tor the wear 1916. slll n share was
paid.
Swan and Finch.-Directors have re-
sumed payment of dividends by dc-
claring pa per cent, payable NoVeH 70
bor next. This is the firSt distrl-
hutton since March 81. 1913, when
per cent was disbursed.
Second Avenue Railroad. - Receiver
Andrew +. Kalbach announces that IN
terest will be paid on the S3,l4o,OoO
outstanding receivers certlhcates' at
the rate of 6 per cent per annum, Tor
the six months ended October /, i9l':
Payment will be made at the Office OF
the Guaranty Trust Company, Of New
York. New certificates, dated OCTOBER
I. 1917. and due October /, 1918, VIII
also be issued 70 holders OF the ola
certificates who care TO make the eK-
change. The new certificates VIII be
redeemable at The option OF the re-
ceiver on April /, 1918, at par and ac-
crued interest.
Lehigh yaIley.-This company an
nounced Yesterday that because OF the
communicating of it's lake vessels en-
gagged in the merchandise package trade
between Chicago and Buffalo. the SER
vice had been discontinued. Four boats
were operated in this service and all
of them have been ordered taken over
by the government for use in the At
lantic trade.
American Water Works and Electric.
Gross earnings reported by the
company for the year ended June 81
last show an increase more than Offset
ting the higher cost OF fuel, labor, sup
plies. together with increased taxes.
The showing of the subsidiary compa-
MES operating in the Pittsburgh dis
trict was especially good, owing to the
extraordinary business activity in that
section of the country as the result OF
the war.
Tho report calls attention to the re-
duction during the year of S939.000 in
the amount OF bonds of the company
outstanding. and the liquidation of the
greater part Of the bank loans of sub
sidiary companies due on annual insta J.
ments TO 1920. These loans. which
amounted to s2,6l7O0O at the time the
company was reorganlzed, IN April,
1914 had been reduced TO less than
$3.50, 600 last June.
The company's net income account
compares as follows
1917 1915
Proportion Of net
earnings OF sub.
water companies. Sboo,3oo 9ooo' 100
Dvs. declared pfd.
stock West Penn.
Trac. & Water
Power % mos.).. 139,2oo
Inc. other invests.
and bank allow. 71o,393 T3,oo1
Total income .s1,5as,o1s s1,sse,s,o
Exp. and taxes. Io,453 oI'f -
Total deductions. 814,34o $4,000
Net earnings. So. $64s,234 s5oe,133
Earnings of the subsidiary water
companies as carried TO the books OF
the American Water Works and Flee
trio Company for the year ended June
30, follow: .
1917 1916
Gross earnings . $3.50 ,306 S4,1lo,O44
Op. exp. and taxes. 1904, 1872 1,542,ofs
Net earnings. .s26e7.17 s2,575,465
Int cbps.. .tc... 2,oos,817 1922, 1903
Proportion due Am.
Water Works &
Flee. Co....... SboS,ooI Seoo'
The West Penn Traction and Water
Power Company resumed payment OF
dividends on it's preferred stock De-
cember 81, 1916, and this added $780,
sSe 10 the cash income of the Amerl-
IU..a- AUa,Ls md Elnctr Ic COM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-28

Commercial Paper.-The tight money
situation is reflected in the commercial
paper market, where the tendency OF
rates continues upward. While most OF
the business moved yesterday on ga
per cent basis, brokers reported some
transactions at 81 per cent.
Official rates of discount for each OF
the twelve Federal districts are as fol-
lows
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-28

Bank of France-PARIS, Sept. 27.-
The Bank of France, in its weekly
statement. reports the following
changes from q week ago, in francs:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-28
Bank Of England.-L0NDON, Sept.

27.-The weekly statement of the BANK
of England showed an increase in gold
holdings of the institution amounting
to f372,S39. The proportion Of reserve
TO liabilities now stands at 1880 per
cent, compared with 1928 per cent
week ago. No change was made in the
banks discount rate. which remains at
3 per cent. The statement, with the
changes from n week ago, follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-28
Price per ounce
-. .k..L Ill.


STANDARD coins Of other countrie. in Latin
Union have same ratio.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-28
Proportion due Am.

Proportion due Am.
Water Works K
Flee. Co........ SboS,o5I Seoo' lof
The West Penn Traction and Water
Power Company resumed payment OF
dividends on its preferred stock De-
cember 81. 1916, and this added $780,
SIS TO the cash income Of the Amerl-
can Water Works and Electric Com
pany up 70 June 30 last.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-28

Swan and Finch.-Directors have re-
sumed payment of dividends by de-
claring 2h per cent. payable Novem-
Dor I, next. This is the first dis,ri-
button since March 81. 1913, when
per cent was disbursed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-28

wear. including the regular quarterly
payments, amount to Sll3 a share ana
for the year 1916. Sill share was
paid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-28

Sub-Treasury. - New York banks
gained from the Sub-Treasury 81
$4,000.
SiIver.-Bars in London, 5ll2d, de
cline of 2Ikd; New York, S.Olts. off
47.c: Mexican dollars, 79c, decrease
of &c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-28
Days

Bank Clearings.-Thed days clesrings
at New York and other cities:
Exchanges. Balances.
New York. 1921 ,520,630 S70.865, 782
Baltimore $1,000. 7,113,791 1,146,372
Boston . 35.744,270 6,796,379
Chicago w 7.436.475 5,286,270
Philadelphia &c. 5I,I3S,9l4 o'ofo'@oo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-28

Earnings of the subsidiary water
companies as carried TO the books OF
the American Water Works and Flee
trio Company for the year ended June
30, follow: .
Gross earnings 81, 501 ,306 s4,118,044
Op. exp. and taxes. 1904, 1872 1,542'ofs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-28

Lehigh yalley.-This company an
nounced Yesterday that because of the
Communicating of its lake vessels en-
gagged in the merchandise package trade
between Chicago and Buffalo. the ser
vice had been discontinued. Four boats
were operated in this service, and all
of them have been ordered taken over
by the government for use in the At
lantic trade.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-28
Finance Economics

WALL STREET OFFICE, Telephonsi
Broad ST. Hanover 6b%
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-28

New Jersey Zinc-Regular quarterly diyi-
dcnd of 4 per cent, payable November 10 10
stockholders Of record October 81.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-15

have had the 'unusuaW here ever
since we came to California; first "un-
usual rains," then an unusual cool
summer then rains in August and
September, with unusual lightning"
and some thunder, and this winter an
unusual amount Of fogs' and the
coolest December known for many
years.
We had some very nice weather in
January and February but the last
week or so has been rainy and is now
quite cool, frosts with a little ice,
though the early fruit trees, almonds
and apricots are in bloom.
It froze hard enough here in Jam
uary to burst the water pipes, and
you hear ''milkers" complain of frost
ed feet, so some places besides North
Dakota freeze. ~.
This Stanslaus county, in the San
Joaquin valley, is one of the best
farming sections, in California, and
very close to good markets. We're
only ninety miles from tidewater.
There was much money made here
last year from fruit Especially
Thompson's seedless grapes) and
beans on account of the high prices.
1t has been great alfalfa and milk
country, and is yet, but is being put
more to fruit. Seeing all the good
we have here, with Climate" thrown
in, we still think we don't want to
trade North Dakota soil for Califor-
MIA. We might not like North Da-
kota so well since being here, but one
must pay more taxes here on ten acres
than on 160 in North Dakota, and
they will be higher, as many concrete
roads are being put in. Of course,
living is high here as well as every
where-potatoes are $500 a cwt., on
ions 2 lbs. for Is cents; white beans,
IL IL cents and up, and pink ones
10c lb. etc. .a. go
we'll, for fear this reaches the
wastebasket, as newspaper space, like
everything else, is high, l will close
by sending best wishes to all.
Respectfully,
MRS. DAVID H. FRANTZ.
P. S. One of the hard things this
winter has been the fuel proposition.
1t could not be had at all, sometimes;
other times a couple of sacks of coal
was all that one could secure. We
have six rooms, and live now in the
little kitchen, as we can't get fuel to
warm the rest. No fire at night, Of
course, but rooms with windows open.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-15
3 . = = 8 o @ 8 9 o 9 9 9 g g O
, THE WAY OUT.
By WALT MASON.

The cost of grub's beyond all par
don; it makes me rend my buds and
so this year I'll have a garden and
raise my greens and spuds. Like 9TH
ers, have formed the habit of buy
ing all my eats, from caulifower to
potted rabbit, from succotash to beets.
My spreading lawn has been devoted
to grass and still more grass, but af-
ter this it will be coated with bloom
ing garden sass. I cannot eat the
lovely roses that scent the country
side; they're gratifying to our noses,
but are no good when fried. If |
should boil mess Of lilies, in place Of
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-15

ed dead away. After Mrs. Randall
had dashed a quantity of cold water
into his face he finally regained con-
seriousness. The Sheriff tells it thus
ly:
give been a pretty sick old woman
for about three weeks. I got to
coughing the other day and choked
down like an old horse with the stran-
giles. didn't know a thing for quite
a spell. When l came alive l caught
the old lady in the act Of trying to
drown me-"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-15

cabbage head the dish would give my
guests the willies and set them see
ing red. / buy my cabbage from the
grocer, my tulip bulbs / raise, and
that is why the wolf draws closer and
bowls these dismal days. This year
I'll raise my prunes and onions on
these, my fertile lands, and ply the
hoe till I have bunions upon my snow
white hands.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-15

An Indiana preacher startled his
flock the other day with most ex-
travagant announcement. The con-
gregation had thought to please hin,
by raising his salary from $500 to
$500 per year, and when they brought
the joyful news to the preacher, he
said: "My dear brethren, l cannot
accept it. I have all ! can do to col
lect the $780,"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-15

fact that such a large amount of
deadly poison was spread on North
Dakota fields last year lends color to
the claim that has been made by some
farmers, that prairie chickens have
been getting at this poison. 4
1t is freely alleged in some qparters
Of the state that the shortage Of
chickens may be attributed to the
poison.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-15
Prairie Chickens Poisoned?

According to the United States De-
partment of Agriculture half ton of
strychnine was used by the biological
survey in poisoning ground squirrels
or gophers on 36,400 acres in North
Dakota during the past year.
The gophers do inestimable damage
be waged against them, but the very
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-15
SAL, 500 ACRES IN NORTH OAK.
FOR NEW HOMESTEADIN(

Washington, March 9.-North Da-
kota land, amounting to 341, 500 acres,
is included in 100000 acres which
were designated under the enlarged
homestead act by Secretary Lane in
February. Under the act, an entry
man may acquire homestead of. 800
acres.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-15

Californians Suffer From Frosted Feet
Empire, Cal, March /, 1917
Dear Editor:
Enclosed find $3.50 for more indie
pendents, as we are glad to get the
news. Some Dakota news freezes
many Californians, who know North
Dakota only by heresay, but not us.
I would as soon freeze up there as
chill here. The rainy weather is very
chilly and cold here. While you have
had some unusual storms there, we
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-15
A Record.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed E. Johnson Of
Grilley township are rejoicing over
the arrival of son at their home a
week ago. Mr.. johnson is the father
Of sixteen children and undoubtedly
holds the record.-Deering Enterprise
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-15
SOUTH PRAIRIE ITEMS

Mr.. and Mrs. Christianson are Wis
iting at the M. Jensen home.
The dance at Widdelps Saturday
night was well attended and every
one had, pleasant time.
Mrs. J. Kavanaugh is spending the
week in Minot with the children.
Miss Verna Trapp has resumed her
dutise in School No. 5.
Fred Taylor was business caller
in Minot Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Machie visited rela-
tives in Minot the first of the week.
Mr.. liver Grothe was shopper in
Minot Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Lillman were Wis
iting in Minot on Monday.
The Stringtown Ladies' Aid met
with Mrs. Cline Thursday.
Misses Grothe, Nyre and Severson
were weekend visitors at the Chas
Taylor home.
Mr.. M. Christensen returned from
his trip to Texas last week.
Mrs. Chas. Taylor visited with Mrs.
Geo. Buechler on Monday. She is
doing nicely.
Norwegian School has been in ses-
sion week at the Liberty school.
Glenburn Pullets Are Good Layers.
Glenburn, N. D., March IL, 1917.
Dear Editor:
have another egg record and if
you wish you may publish same: |
have marketed 173 dozen of eggs since
Dec. 1, from 60 chickens. All are last
years pullets. / believe the essential
part of making hens lay during the
winter is to have warm house for
them, and of course, good care and
feed plays an important part in sue
cess with chickens.
Respectfully,
ALFRED ANDERSON,
Glenburn, N. Oak.
Tatman Twp.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-15

TRIED TO DROWN SHERIFF.
Sshafer Record: For the last sew
eral weeks Sheriff Randall has been
confined to his home suffering with a
severe attack Of grippe. During a
coughing spell the other day he faint
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06
NORWAY IS AROUSED OVER 0UTRAGES OF
 THE GERMAN U-BOATS

CHRISTIANIA. June 6.-Several recent happenings have served to emphasize the anti-German feeling which manifests itself predominately these days in the press and in pub lie expression in Norway.
 One of these was the widespread demand for the cancellation of the engagement of the Berlin Philhar- monic Orchestra (under Arthur Nix isch) to play here.
 Even the newspaper Morgenbladet, which hitherto had been friendly in it's attitude toward Germany, protest ed in a very satirical article against q German institution like this in- truding on Norwegian hospitality at time when Norwegian ships are be- ing torpedoed by the hundreds and Norwegian sailors engaged in their country's trade being killed by the Germans.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06
USING PRISONERS AS FARMERS

Federal prisoners being used at F fDanKs to raise crops and thus reduce the high cost Of hvns at least they will keep some of the money that usu- ally is sent out for food at home. And, as Tar as Alaska is concerned, that is the thing as dig ging new dollar of the ground The dollar saved in that will stay in Alaska and work for the de- veopnent of the Territory, buy some other needfui thing from a local merchant.
 The Fairbanks prisoners who will raise farm pro ducts have been taken out of town h or 16 miles, and they being surrounded by all of the things that usually used Alaskan farm. They will live in the and conjure with farm knowledge and nature. Who knows but that of them at least will develop liking for agricultural pursuits and life under conditions where the temptations that caused them get into trouble and jail do not exist? The chances are favorable that at of these prs- will become useful citizens through this experi- addition aiding in eking out the food supply of the Territory and adding to it's wealth.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06

partments, mental, physical. and nor al examinations are held Age re- strictions run from twenty-one to thirty-two years for second lieuten- ant, and from twenty one to forty five years for major.
 Courses in training are necessary to a commission in the officers re- serve. Additional camps are to be established in different parts of the country, which will train several groups of applicants every summer.
 The examinations are elementary and professional The first cover arithmetic, grammar, history, etc. The second differ according to the position sought. Text books can be documents at Washington.
 The second branch of service, af- ter the officers reserve, is the Ma tional Guard-which, with the regu- lar army, will see service first. In formation will be supplied at any ar mory. There is opportunity for pro- motion as a rule. Experienced sol diers are especially needed for non- commissioned officers.
 The third chance for service is the regular enlisted army. Enlistments are for the duration of the war. Ap- plicants must be between the ages of eighteen and thirty-five. Physical tests must be passed and applicants must be unmarried. not below aver age intelligence and of good moral character. The enlisted man is the real strength of the army, and all those who have no special qualifica- tions for the officers reserve might serve best by becoming privates.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06
Luke McLuke Says

Luxe McCuke Says
 It often happens that all the world loves lover except the girl he is in love with
 Some men can't stand prosperity. And some never get chance to find out whether they can or not.
 some men ought to die in real hot weather when they do die, because it won't be much of change.
 When folks get married nowadays they take each other for better or worse, but they do not always take each other for good.
 man can sleep soundly when his wife groans. But he is mighty restless II ms dog acts as if there is something wrong with it.
 Maype woman changes her mind be- cause she doesn't like the looks of it after she has made it up.
 II prices keep on going up some homes that never knew race suicide will face race starvation
 sometimes man gets so mad at the norch climbing combinations that are Keeping him poor that he has to buy about six dollars worth of drinks to relieve his feelings.
 It ooesh make a man any cooler in June to get bill for his last winters overcat from his tailor.
 Any tune you meet a man who is too p'i"i "i'h ms advice it is a sign that he needs some himself.
 h'Nery town has lot of houses that heeu painting. But the girls in town never look that way
 what mas become of the old-fashion- eo man Who sucked a peppermint lozen- Scs ana who always carried a bunch of them in his pocket?
 N a'ways makes us laugh to hear a married man who is wearing a fried egg nat and Racket Store tie that his Mne bought for him hollering about ,nis neing the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave.
 Just because fellow doesn't mind .,ls .. expenses before marriage girl gets the idea that he won't mind hers after marriage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06
HOW YOU CAN HELP WIN THE WAR By the Division Intelligence and Publicity Columbia University
 New York City
T H E A R M Y

(NOTE-This is the first of ser ies of thirteen articles on this sub ject-"What You Can Do to Help Win the War"-prepared by the Di- vision of Intelligence and Publicity of Columbia University, New York City, and sent to the ALASKA DAILY EMPIRE alone among Alaska newspapers for publication. Thus far the articles have only been printed in New York among all the States of the Union. This week one paper in each State will begin their pubii- cation. All of them will appear in THE EMPIRE-EDITOR.)
 Half a million men are needed at once for the United States army.
 This is the most obvious branch of the service in which you can help to win the war. Once you decide that the army is the place where you will be of most use to the na- ton, there are requirements to be met and various branches to choose from.
 Several courses are open, For trained and intelligent men. the greatest need is in the Officers Re- serve Corps. It is from this body that the men to command any large force will be taken. There are twelve divisions Officers of the line infantry, cavalry, field artillery, coast artillery; officers of the staff medical officers reserve, adjutant generals reserve, quartermaster of ficer's reserve, engineering, ordnance, and signal officers reserve.
 Men are more in demand for off. cers of the line. For all of these de-
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06
WAR BREAD WILL
 BE SERVED EAST
 AT A CHEAP PRICE

NEW YORK. June 6.-War bread is being made at the Park Avenue and Martha Washington hotels here at a cost of three cents for loaf weighing IF pounds. It will be served guests on request.
 The New Method
 This particular kind of war bread can be made best where there is considerable waste from standard loaves. The crust and cuttings that were formerly wasted are soaked in water, boiled, pulyerized through a seive and mixed in dough with flour. salt and yeast then baked like ordi-
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06

John D. Rockefeller has subscribed for $35 000 900 worth of Liberty Loan bonds They will produce income of $1,225000 year. and this income is not subject the income any other form of taxation. The indications are that John D. will be able to get along out of the poorhouse the remainder of his life notwithstanding the high cost of living
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06

dance step he wants to try it out with another partner.
 Certainly spring poetry is all right. but there are some men courting the muse who ought to be pushing the mules
 Of course fat man doesn't look good in a sport shirt, but think how much worse a middy blouse would bel
 Litsen. girls: It depends mostly upon yourselves as to whether your chaperon needs tact less than she needs a club
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06

nary bread As applied to the fam fly kitchen, the formula would work with pound of crusts, four pounds of flour, water, salt and half yeast cake for six loaves weighing pound each
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06

long time ago when Zeppelin raids young and startling things a British indictment returned against the Kaiser for murder. Now French officers the law indicted German Princes for embedding works from French residences, churches, etc Thus the constabes have been unable to the papers in either instance.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06

appointed the vacancy caused by the death of Sena tor Harry Lane has written several notable scientific works and culture. He will probably pur- his investigations the latter subject further when he gets Washington and takes his seat in Congress-
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06

Poor old Paw. Willie-Paw, is a servant girl q do- mestic?
 Paw-Yes, my son. Willie-Wel, doesn't domestic mean something that was raised in this coun- try"
 Paw-Yes my son. WilIie-Well, wasn't Hulda. our ser want girl raised in Sweden? Paw-Yes. my son. Willie-Then how can she be do- mestic?
 Paw-Go and take a walk, young man.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06
MORE GOLD TO JAPAN.

NEW YORK, June 6.-The sub treasury here has transferred to San Francisco $3,054,000 on account of further shipment to Japan of gold to that amount.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-06-06

The Valdez Miner is not the weekly edition of the Daily Prospecor. It is made up of new matter. It controlled, edited and printed, however by the management as that which controls the Prospector