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Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-16
PROHIBIT BARBERRY.

Winnipeg. Feb. 16.-Legislation to
prohibit the future planting OF bar
berry in the province OF Manitoba will
be asked by the Canadian Seed Grow
ers' association. It was believed that
the barberry bush acted as q host for
black and red rust. Prof. A. Jackson
bored wheat rust and is part of It's
normal history. The fact that there
Is. very little in the province is all the
greater reason why prompt stepy
should be taken.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-16
CoLLBCToRs BARRED,

Winnipeg. Feb. 16.-The Returned
Soldiers association will not be per-
mitted to collect funds from Winni-
peg school children. The school board
decided to refuse the associations re-
quest that each child be allowed to
contribute one cent a week to assist
returned soldiers.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-16
EXTEN9ION ALLOWED.

Warrington, Feb. 16.-Because Of
disturbed conditions interfering with
the usual channels Of communication,
the treasury department today 9rant-
cd an extension from March to May
next for dling income tax returns
for 1916 by non-residents and Ameri-
cans travelling abroad. FsI'f7
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-16
ASK APPROP.IATON.

Washlngton, Feb. l6.-Approprta-
ton Of 100000 for the federal ON
ployes compensation fund and $780,
commission WAS asked Of congress to-
day by Secretary Wilson for tho next
fiscal year. ss y
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-16
Pea1neld,s Adyica.

Washington, Feb. 1s-s<ats ospar&.
mont officials discussing tho report.
from Paris that Americans had been
warned from Washington to leAvo
Austria said no Instructions to this
effect had been sent to Ambassador
Penheld. They considered IL probable
no might have taken such action on.
his own initiative.
Officials say they still hope that q
break with Austria may be avoided!
but admit that all recent indicat1one;
are to the contrary,
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-16
Advised to Ien~

Paris, Feb. 1e.-Americans n Aus.
tria have been warned from WAslafne-
ton to leave that country
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1917-06-29
Hospital Campaign Soon Start

This week past has been one
of educational value that has not
been ignored by the nation. The
Importance of trained, efficient
nurses in this crisis of our coun-
try's affairs is noW>well estab-
lished. The President has urged
that our local hospitals every
where be placed in the highest
state of efficiency as an important
step in the interests of prepared
ness.
st. Joseph's hospital, Lewis
ton, has offered its services to
the government to the full ex-
tent of it's resources. 1t is sadly
in need of additional room to
meet the present local require
ments. The community and the
nation both require its extension.
It's necessities are now known
to all. Citizens of Cottonwood
get together and help this cam
paign for a larger st. Joseph's
to success.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1917-06-29
WhOoping Cough

In this disease it is important that the
cough be kept loose and expectoration
easy, which can be done by giving Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. Mrs. P. H.
Martin, Peru, Iud,, writes, "My two
daughters had whooping cough. 1 gave
them chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
it worked like charm"
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1917-06-29
$4,602.2O
Draw all Names For
Draft at Washington

Washington, June 23.-Regu.
lations for drafting the new ma.
tional army now awaiting Presi-
dent Wilson's approval, contain
provisions for every step in the
great undertaking except the
actual method of the draft itself.
No official statement has been
made but it has been stated that
the federal government itself
will do the drafting, probably
here in Washington, so there will
be no opportunity for local favor
itisms.
AS the regulations stand now
every registered man bears a
number. The numbers will be
forwarded to Washington and
the drawing will be entirely by
number. The identity of the
numbered men will be unknown
to those in charge of the draft
machinery.
The question of exemptions
go before the local boards. If a
man is exempted the man bear
ing the number which was drawn
next in order will take his place
and so on until the first increment
of 625, 900 has been assembled.
1t is hoped to have all the men
in training by September l.
The Cottonwood Hardware COM
pany sold new Paige 6-cylinder cars
yesterday to Adolph Hinkleman and
John A. johnson, of Greencreek, Jo-
seph Sarbacher, Ernest Behler and Mr..
Lehmeier, of Ferdinand, and Ed. Jes-
sup and August Won Bargen, of this
place. The company is unloading
carload Of the new cars today.
The young ladies of the local first
aid class drove over to Grangeville
Wednesday evening and met with the
class at that place. The meeting was
held on the Sasenbery lawn and
lecture was the feature of the meeting.
Those attending from here were Misses
Agnes Maugg, Agnes Gaul, Anna
Wagner, Myrtle Rhett, Leasel Huss-
man, Clara Humphrey, Evelyn Porter,
Theresa and Hilda Funke, Mamie
Burgund and Mrs. .Giezentanner. The
class will hold its next meeting on
Monday evening.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1917-06-29

Herman Arp and family were in
town several days this week from Wi
mona taking in the farmers picnic and
while here had their daughter oper-
ated on by DR.. Turner for removal of
the tonsils.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1917-06-29

Tip Top -four is made on honor and
sold on merit.
The second half of the taxes for the
year 1916 are now due and will be-
come delinquent after Saturday, June
Both. Tomorrow is the last day on
which tax money can be sent in.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1917-06-29

t. A. Gaul was a Lewiston visitor
on business Wednesday.
Tip Top, the -four that makes the
man. For sale by all good grOcers.
All good housewives like it; why not
try it2
The Cottonwood Milling & Elevator
company bought over 200 head Of
stock hogs from farmers of this section
this week and made shipment of
mixed car of fat hogs and cattle to
Spokane Tuesday.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1917-06-29

We destruction of
at
trail O. in the torch's wake.
Every the United builds buildings
And then burns down fourth fourth building
Why this terrible to
indifference ordinary precautions
Fesafety engineers high
preventabe
Fires can be prevented being
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1917-06-29
Bank Report
(omcial Publication,

Report of the Condition of The German State
Bank at Cottonwood. in the State of Idaho, at
the close of business June 20. 1917.
pEcnup0ISc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-11

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.r,,. o,,iro Community is benefited
J.. cor;.aI accommodations devoted to
...iu..;or Tbov multjplv the de-
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d;,oo. +avatiop 50 far as practicable
80. ho+ !, will fond 70 curtail unncces-
or,, ovnord;tures rather than reduce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-11
Erie Stockholders
Ask for Dividends
Resolutions Call for Payments
on Both Preferred
Issues

Stakeholder, Of the Erie Railroad
Companv. at the annual meeting yes
tordav. after hearing the report Tor
the year ended December 81 last which
disclosed an increase Of S7,S74,542 IN
cross revenues compared with 1915, but
decrease Of s2,I37.371 in operating
income. passed resolutions urging the
directors TO begin the payment OF
dividends on the first and second pre-
fcrred stock issues. The resolution, sp-
proved by a viva voce vote Of the stock
FOLDERS present, the proNy committee
rot voting. said:
whereas. it appears from the yearly
report Of the Erie Railroad Company
that dividends on the preferred issues
have been earned for several years
mast. therefore be it resolved that the
directors be requested 70 declare with
in thirty DAYS from this date dividends
on both preferred issues in such pro-
rorti ions as are warranted. provided the
same shall have been earned f.esl-
don't Underwood said the resolution
would be presented at the next meeting
of the directors. 10 be held April ..
Gross revenues Of the Erie last year
aggregated stabilize COMPARED with
$50. 43G.720 in 1918. Operating eXpen-
SECS and taxes totailed Sjj,GS2.6ll,
against Sl5.670.74S in 1915. Operat-
nc income was SlSG28,599. against
S2O.7G5g71 the year before. The
ratio of operating expenses and taxes
90 operating revenues was 14.s3 per
cent. compared with 6S.7l per cent IN
1915.
After fxod charges and other deduc-
tons the company'- balance was S5145'-
-il. compared with S7.399,973, a de-
crease Of s2,2j4.229. After allowing
Tor full dividend requirements on the
first and second preferred this was
equivalent 20 $3.50 share on the COM
i.ou stock outstanding.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-11
Dividend Barely
Earned Last Year

Within week Delaware & Hudson
stock has declined 2Ot points. 1t sold
yesterday from ~ OFF to 1l9i2. closing
at 12O7s. a net loss for the day of 6's
points. This is the lowest it has SOLD
since the Northern Pacific panic Of
1901. when it broke from a high Of
1872 to 1OJ. Since then the stock has
sold as high as 40. Early this year it
touched 15l.
Last year the road barely earned the
ner cent dividends paid on the capital
stock. The company's eighty-seventh
annual report, covering operations for
the wear ended December 81 last, shows
net income from railroad and coal-min-
ing operations of s4.15S,372. compared
with S6.O7l.44O in 1915, a decrease OF
S1.9f3.O6S. This was equal to 9.7S per
cent on the s42,5O3,OOO capital stock
outstanding, against 1928 per cent
earned the preceding year.
Expenses Show Big Jump
Although gross operating revenues
of the railroad department last year
we're s96.63f,426, an increase Of 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-11
Steel Tonnage Larger
Despite Big Shipments

Despite heavier shipments than dur
ing either of the first :wo months o.
1917 the United States steel Corpora
ton reported yesterday untitled orders
on hand March 81 of 1l.7ll.644 tons. ar
increase Of 134.947 tons over the un-
finished business on February q, the
previous high record.
The increase in bookings caused some
surprise in trade circles, as little or no
gain had been expected. Further in
oreases in untitled orders. j, is believed
will result from buying BY the govern
ment. Monthly comparisons of unified
tonnage since the outbreak IF ;he Euro
pean war follow:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-11
Del. & Hud. Stock
Takes Another
Severe Tumble
l.. F. Loree Tells Of Heavy
Loss in the Hire OF
Equipment

Washington. April 10. J.. f. Lor"c'
rrc>itcn. Of the Delaware 6 Hudson
Railroad Company, said tonight:
"Whlc ip Washington ON official
matters before the Interstate Com
mcrcc Committee my attention has
been called to the decrease IN market
quotations for Delaware & Hud'o"
Company's stock.
The newspapers indicate me selling
is due % the publications Of operating
revenues and expenses for January and
February as fled with the Interstate
Commerce Committee. These reports
include only the returns from the ran
operations Of the company.
The net earnings Of the company for
Tie two months. January and February
after deducting fixed charges against
the railroad department. indicate
deficit Of Sl77AOl. Including the IN
come from investments and the coal
operations Of tho company and its sub
salaries. there was a surplus over the
fixed charges of SlS4,794.
The railroad gross earnings for the
two months decreased s374,OOO on &C
count of abnormal weather conditions
end the inability of important connect
ing lines freely to accept freight by
reason thereof. In March the gross
revenues of the company were the
greatest for any single month, being %
per cent higher than the average for
the two months. January and Feb
ruary. though some freight IL still held
back By embargoes.
"a substantial part OF the loss in
corporate surplus was due to a loss or
about s597 900 in hire Of equipment, al
most all of which was caused by
situation on lines beyond our control.
4 substantial improvement in this stu
ation has occurred. with the result that
there will be ali improvement OF not
less than $4,000 in hire of equipment
in the first three months Of 1911.
"The abnormal conditions confront
ing us during the four months, Novem-
Der to February both inclusive, were
similar 10 conditions experienced by all
carriers in our territory. The same con
ditions did not prevail in the month Of
March. There would seem to be no rea-
son FOR any concern as to the future
earning capacity Of the Delaware &
Hudson Company and its ability to
maintain its established dividend.
THE situation of the Delaware &
Hudson Company, in common with that
Of the other lines of the country, IS de-
pendent upon the decision of the Inter
state Commerce Commission on the APP
rlication for an increase in freight
rates. and, relatively, our situation
should be no worse nor better than that
Of other lines as a result Of that de-
,.teiop "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-11

No matter how heavy the burden
may he. no one will have just cause
for complaint if the government sue
cecds in framing a taxation pro-
gramme under which the impost will
be levied cquitably. That is a very
difficult task, however, and is giving
rise 90 much discussion IN financial
circles. Ono Of the most interesting
Of the many suggestive points which
have been made is that advanced by
George T.. Roberts. Of the National
City Bank. Addressing the Clcyc-
land Chamber Of Commerce, he said:
in peace or war capital and labor
must go together. The capital must
be found either by taxation or loans,
presumably by both methods. lnas-
much as the loans must be carried
and paid by taxation. the question AZ
last is how taxation for all purposes
shall be distributed. Undoubtedly
wealth expects 70 bear the brunt Of
it, and believe Il is ready and will
ing 20 do so, but the final effects Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-11

But while an actual shortage Of
fcodstufs is not likely TO occur, es-
pecially since the authorities are
aroused to the dangers of the situa-
ton and are making active prepare
tons TO insure the greatest possible
agricultural production. il does not
seem probable that there will be any
material reduction in the food cost
Of living. Foodstuf prices seem TO
be established on a high level, from
which there is no immediate pros
, pect of recession unless maximum
prices should be fixed and speculation
temporarily abolished, as suggested
by James A. Patten. The latter plan
night. indeed, be desirable, though
that is a debatable point. 1t is sig
rihcant that other countries have
lecn compelled as war measure to
prohibit speculation in food. The
fixing Of maximum prices is an eX-
pedient which would be fraught with
danger, however, for though the
farmer is as patriotic as any one
else, high prices undoubtedly play an
important part in stimulating pro-
duction, and nothing which would
tend to restrict output should be con-
sidcred. 1t might be feasible to fix
maXimum prices while guaranteeing
the farmer a good price for his prod.
ucts. Such a course has been adopted
IL Europe. and is said to be opcrat-
ing well.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-11


Kansas. whose farmer stand to
ios, heavily from the partial failure
Of winter wheat. sends a note Of crop
..,....,s,. t. ,hc rest or the country.
,...,c....,. 1,.blc, Of tho Kansas BE-
........t,. .,..,.r.,,.o -, his Anril
'i..- say " ~ ..,i.,,.. -,,..l
''"' .'f. '.''o' D." ,''
,'a' Kansas 's ". ~. q, '''" WI
year because OF pIo.o"Ec' "E
weather and the pcsa'n's'Ic Iep"' u
concerning the outlook. ne con-
ruucs.
I'D, o..c ,o..,a.,c 20 those who view
v..b alarm" / would Ike to sound a
~o.o 80 or,,miem. The wheat that is
.i.,o AND Growing IN Kansas to-day
mas. ,~odnco - very rcspcctable az
,.ro~.,o ,.ord Kansas always pro-
J.... .o-,o Whoa, each year. She
,,r q. 60 this year. While this
.,,r,. c~on will doubtless be far
.hoi, Of tho i25.ooo,oo' bushels
averaged for the last three years D,
ls possible that the state may }'e'D
az mu'n as OF more '"'.' '"I srooo ooo
"'"'| ca ".'.@' 49,. va NOV no
''''''''. -. 49,. rear We
,o',I .o, 10 d;scouracod Usually
Whom ,,o b,vc moor wheat wear we
have O. Good corn wear. Information
coming 20 the Board Of Agriculture
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-11

Uncertainty as TO the nature Of
the governments plans for financing
the war continues to be the controll-
ing factor in the stock market, and
Is responsible for the downward
trend Of prices. Ii is feared that
taxation may fall so heavily upon in
Gustry as to absorb all but a small
margin of profit, and that much Of
what remains will be conScriptcd
through the income tax. Also, there
j, the possibility that people will sell
their stocks in order to obtain funds
for investment in the forthcoming
government war loan. As a result
there is some liquidation, but for the
most part the market still consists Of
the exchange of counters between tho
professional traders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-11
Dollar in Foreign Exchange

Exchange rates. as a rule. were some
what easier yesterday. Sterling, francs
and rubles moved fractionally lower,
following the advance OF the last day
or two. Francs we're quoted a. 81 -
the dollar. against 5.sSis on Monday.
Italian lire were slightly Armer. There
was a further decline in Swiss francs.
which were quoted ell TO the dollar,
against 5.o7h the day before.
Closing rates yesterday, compared
with a week ago, are given in tho table
below American bankers have sus-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-11

SiG.o07 over the preceding year.
gain % s3.2s146o in operating OK
pcrsoe. which amounted 90 SlS,ill'o'l'
more than Offset .he gain ~ gross. so
TINT tho not income Of the department
decreased SI.I77239 90 total q So
a23Gil. Earning OF The coal depart
mon, were also reduced by slightly
smaller turnover Of business ard an
increase in expenses. Gross revenues
Of this department we're $15,75a' $50.
decrease Of S1Ol.91l; expenses. SD
02O.37t. on increase of Sf0j,866. Taxes
,o,alled S6i5O9O, an increase Of $40
~ over 1918. 20 tina. gross income
OF the department after dividends and
interest was s,27.552. n decrease o.
sG52.2fe.
The anthracite coal produced ~ tie
company in 1916 aggregated ',1o''5H0
long tons. a decrease Of 9li.381 from
1918.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-11
Money and Credit

Banking institutions are less liberal
with their offerings in view Of the I'M
pending United States government
loan. and as result call rates dis
play increasing frmness. being marked
up 4 per cent yesterday on al average.
Most Of the business moving at the
present time is in loans based on indus
trial securities as collateral. Sixty and
nincty-day industrial loans are quoted
at 4 to a. per cent. 49, per cent for
four months and a. TO AZ per cent
for five and six months Rates on
loans based or mixture Of industrial
and railway securities are 3'2 90 4 per
cent for sixty and ninety days and 4
to T., per cent for four. I'VE and six
months.
Call money ruled unchanged at . TO
~ per cent, with loans mostly at -
per cent.
Railing rates on money yesterday.
compared with a year ago, were as fol-
lows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-11
Relevant Facts
Associated Dry Goods. Directors Of

Associated Dry Goods Directors Of
this company announced yesterday the
declaration Of an initial quarterly diyi-
dood Of d. per cent on the first pre-
forre3 stock. The issue is cumula-
tive q, 60 dividends after tho end OF
This year. The company's balance
-nc.t a- Of December 81 last shows
cs.h assets OF St554.l21. compared
0..I current Liabilities OF S3.O06, sos
r.e corporation is a reorganization Of
tho cd Associated Merchants Company
and The Ua.tod Dry Goods Corpora
ton. trc latter concern owning the
csrfM e'oc. of the former The now
corporation controls tho entire capital
-toc. or tho majority of the followir:
c1ucow.: jaime. Nctrccry ard Com
pgr. Stewart and Company. J. ~.
Adam and Company. llahuo and Com
wnr. William licuScrcr Company.
Stewart Dry Goods Company, Powers
Mercantile Company. Surety Coupon
Company Lord and TAYLOR. and the
ttr.cc Realty Company. Presiden:
Eryburu told thc stockholders that the
prospects Cor the pending spring sea-
SON are for better results than las,
.f.r
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-11
Yesterday. Year ago
n > O
Commercial Paper Tn,

Commercial Paper.-Ihc marNct COM
tinucs dun. hut with frmcr tendency.
Rates for the best prime matur.,.c-
arc il4 20 AZ per cent.
Official rates Of discount Of each Of
the twelve Federal districts are as fol-
lows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-11

mo a0OVo TdT08 VNVTV'7 VHV W. "
foreign money IN terms Of the Ameri-
can dollar. You buy an English pound
sterling for S4.75a.. the intrinsic par
ity is Sis65s per pound. Thus, you
say either that pounds are at dis
count or that dollars are at pre-
MUM, which is owing to the fact that
in England the demand for dollars
with which 20 settle accounts in this
country is greater than the demand in
this country for pounds with which TO
settle accounts in England.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-11
Speculators Partly to Blame

The situation attracted the attention
Of speculative adventures. Speculation
in commodities became active and gen
eral. At. one time. when there was
shortage of bituminous coal in the Chr
cago market. there were several thou
sand cars of that fuel being held IN
railway yards at that point in eXpecta-
ton Of high prices. Similar conditions
existed at Detroit, New York and else
where. ,,..-
"Such conditions disclose the ability
of shippers and consignees TO IMPEDE
tho economical use OF railway cars and
terminals at its worst, but that ability
exists at all times, for it IS inherent
IN relationships between the puryeyors
and the purchasers OF railway services,
which relationships have so far the
sanction of public authority. that the
railways are powerless TO protect them
selves or the public. Such abuses as
those described could be curtailed by
adjustments in demurrage rates and by
sufficient control, of negotiable bills OF
lading TO prevent their issue IN respect
10 shipments to consignees not IN
condition 10 receive them"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-11
Sub Treasury New York banks Lost
20 Sub-Vreasurv SlO-OS1f.

silver. Bars in London. a6.- pence.
New York. 1874 cents. Mexican dollars,
667s cents.