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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-14

More than ten companies have been
started in Japan since the war began
with the object of investing in foreign
countries, according to the Japan
Trade Bulletin. The principal con-
Germs among them arc the Oriental
Trust and Guarantee Company, capital
lied at 2O,O00,O0O yen, a joint American
and Japanese corporation whose object
il the financing Of China; the China
Industrial Company, with a capital Of
100000 yen, aiming at investment in
an electric lamp mandatory in China;
the Oriental Trading Company. with
capital of 100000 yen, n joint stock
concern. hoping to promote japanese
trade with America and China; tho
South Sea Trading Company. with .
capital of 100000 yen. to engage in
the shipping trade, mining and trust
business with the Southern Pacific ISL
ands. now under Japanese military oe-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-14
Generosity to Shareholders

The Commissioners recommend a
policy of generosity toward the
shareholders both of the Canadian
Northern Railway and the Grand
Trunk Railway. The government al
ready owns $40,000,000 Of Canadian
Northern Railway stock, the remain
ing S60.000,O00 being in private
hands. These shareholders, say the
Commissioners, have no claim as of
right TO compensation, but are en-
titled TO consideration. 1t is sug-
gested that the equity of the case
would be met if the Canadian North
ern shareholders were permitted to
retain a moderate portion of the
$50, 100000 of shares which they now
held, the amount to be fixed by arbi-
tration. For the Grand Trunk Rail
way shareholders it is proposed that
an annuity be granted, in amount
"a moderate but substantial percent
age of S3,600,000 (the average divi-
dcnd payment for the last ten
years. ;" this to be increased after
the first seven .cars by something
like 40 or so per cent.
The financial aspect of the pro-
posed merger may be summarized as
follows: The present fixed charges
Of all the roads which it is proposed
to unity aggregate 100000. This
must be increased by s6,000,OO0 to
provide an annuity to Grand Trunk
Railway shareholders, for compost
ton with Canadian Northern Rail-
way income debenture holders, and
for interest on new capital required
Immediately. Considerable new
equipment is needed, and may be
purchased by means of equipment
trusts. In addition, a good many
million dollars will have to be pro,
vided for Improvements and better
n,ents. some of which are urgently
required at the present moment. On
the other hand, very large economics
are anticipated from the amalgama-
ton Of the Canadian Northern. the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-14
HARTMAN NATIONAL BANK
Fifth Avenue & Forty-fourth 81
New York.
BANKING HOURS FROM 8 4. N. NIL
SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS "a. N. TO hlgAlm.
DIVIDEND NOTICES
Southwestern Power & Light Co.

The regular quarterly dividend OF IN.
and three-auarters per cent q Ne, On 4
Preferred Stock OF Southeastern fos'.his
Light Company has been declared, p~,,s A,
the close Of business May 81. 1911
NJ. II AIMING. Treasure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-14

There was much discussion last
week regarding the rate of interest
which the banks should charge their
customers for carrying loans on war
bonds. Some bankers hold that in
order to make the loan a success and
encourage subscriptions by investors
of small means, credit should be eX-
tended at no higher a rate than the
31a per cent interest which the bonds
bear. The prevailing opinion,
however, is that the market rate
should be charged customers for
loans against war bonds. 1t is
pointed out that if investors knew
their bank loans were being taken
care of by the interest rate on the
bonds there would be temptation
to let the loans run on, and it would
be difficult for the banks to enforce
the terms of payment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-14

w unificatiCn of all the steam
railways in Canada. except
the Canadian Pacific Railway ana
TIC American roads. will add about
one billion dollars to the direct debt
Of the Dominion, not more than be-
tween fifty and one hundred millions
of new capital will have TO he sought
in the money market to give effect
to the recommendations Of the ma
iority of the Royal Commission
which has been studying the coun-
try's railway problem. For this
money, which will be required TO
place the government system on an
efficient working basis, the trustees
are expected TO turn TO New York.
The Commissioners have devised
IN ingenious method to finance the
merger. There IS not a single dol
lar of funded Indebtedness against
the 3,777 miles of railway i'll the Ma
tional Transcontinental and Inter
colonial lines already owned by the
government, and it is proposed to
create general and refunding mort
gage of unlimited amount, charged
first upon the present government
roads, and secondly upon all the re-
naming lines of the unified system,
subject 10 the existing mortgages.
Security Adequate
The government railways have
cost about S276,OO0,OO0, and the In
tercolonial at the present time has a
considerable net revenue which will
be increased when the line is proper
w linked with a modern transconti-
mental system. so that adequate Sc
curity will be provided with new cap
ital. 1t is proposed that such mort
gage should be issued as required.
The Commissioners believe that an
express guarantee Of the government
would not be required, or, in any
case, that such a guarantee would
not be necessary in comparatively
short time. "A system of 10000
miles in a rapidly developing coun-
try should be able, before many
years are out" they report, "to carry
unaided bonded indebtedness which
would not, we estimate, need much
to exceed $4,000 per mile"
The plan of transfer of the Grand
Trunk Railroad, the Grand Trunk
Pacific and the Canadian Northern
Railway from private to national
ownership contemplated leaving the
bondholders practically undisturbed.
The government will assume the OBJ
legations, and the security, therefore,
will be increased. 1t is proposed that
trustees appointed to take charge of
the unified system should hold the
Intercolonial and Transcontinental
railways, by act of Parliament, as
the legal owners of the physical
property, and hold the Canadian
Northern, the Grand Trunk and the
Grand Trunk Pacific lines through
their ownership Of the capital stock.
The government is in position to
force the surrender of such stock
holdings under threat of allowing
the roads to pass into receivership.
Generosity to Shareholders
The Commissioners recommend
policy of generosity toward the
shareholders both of the Canadian
Northern Railway and the Grand
Trunk Railway. The government al
ready owns $40,000,000 of Canadian
Northern Railway stock, the remain
ing S60.000,000 being in private
hands. These shareholders, say the
Commissioners, have no claim as of
right TO compensation, but are en-
titled TO consideration. 1t is sug-
cyoctaJ tbat tho rnt,itv of tho caca
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-14

Last year there was shipping firm
in Kobe, Japan, conducted by one Of
the largest funs- narikin ('war baby"
Or nouveau-riche), which paid diyi-
dend of 500 per cent per annum. There
have been few companies in any branch
of trade and industry rivalling that
dividend, but the same enormous rate
Of dividend has recently been declared
by a paper manufacturing company in
Osaka, the Nakanoshima Paper Mill
Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-14
ReAexes Of War

Plans for rehabilitation of the Ger
man armies when the war ends are
being prepared. According to informa-
ton coming from Germany via neutral
countries, the German Ministry Of
War will seek to prevent the creation
of unemployment and to direct the
flow of labor as rapidly as possible
to industries and trades of the great
est Importance. The Rehabilitation
will be gradual, and there is no definite
provision as to its duration. The
German army authorities are said
to have laid down as principle
that no soldier is tc be released
until he has found work. Men who do
not find work may be retained in the
army for as long as four months, SUBJ
ject to the general principle that the
older classes are to be released first,
preference to be given to men belong
ing to any of the following nine cate
gories:
"a Leading personsges in trade, in
dustry, shipping and other economic
spheres;
CD The heads Of commercial, indus
trial and agricultural concerns, and
such Of their employees as engineers,
foremen and inspectors;
go Independent traders, farmers,
ETC.;
(Q State. provincial and communal
officials, clergy, teachers and railway
and tramway servants;
go Seamen and fishermen;
90 Skilled workmen and artisans,
provided that they are taking up def
lite employment;
(0 Unskilled workmea in employ
ments which will Immediately require
large supplies of labor. such as mining,
agriculture. overseas trade and docks;
(S) Students and persons who at the
outbreak of the war were being trained
for a profession; and
90 Germans who before they were
called TO the colors were domiciled
abroad, and wish to return.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-14
Will Turn Here for
Capital to Unity
Canada S Railways
Nav Need as Much as $780,
100000 Under Plan Devised
by Royal Commissioners
BY :. ROY WEAVER

Toronto. Nay H..
~ IiIILE naturalization and
w unificaticn of all the steam
railways in Canada. except
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-02
NO STOMACH PAIN.
GAS, INDIGESTION
IN five MINUTES
"PAPE's olAPEPsIN" is THE BEST
ANTAcio AND STOMACH REG.
ULAToR KNOWN.

Really does" put upset stomachs
In order-"really does" overcome In.
digestion. dyspepsia. gas, heartburn
and sourness due to acid fermentation
in five Enthusiastically that make
Pape's Diapepsin the largest selling
stomach antacid and regulator In the.
world. If what you eat ferments and
turns sour, you belch gas and erucl
tate undigested food or water: head
is dizzy and aches; breath foul; tongue.
coated; your insides filled with lhdi
gestible waste, remember the moment
"Pape's Diapepsin" comes in contact
with the stomach all such distress
vanishes. It's truly acknowledgement
most marvellous, and the joy Il ite
harmlessness.
A large ffty.cent case of Pape's
Diapepsin Is worth its weight in gold
to men and women who can't get
their stomachs regulated. 1t belongs
in your home-should always be kept
handy in case Of sick, sour, upset
stomach during the day or at night.
It's the quickest, surest antacid for
the stomach in the world.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-02

fully. Il i contribution to the cause which they take
patriotic pride in making. We feel however, that thew
would appreciate tiff those who intended to subscribe for
bonds would do early the month as is possible This
will have tendency to reduce the final hour rush and will
to that extent tighten the worry and the work that will be
thrown upon the banks
minimum of So 900 600 900 has been set for the next
bond issue, but it hoped by the treasury officials that
there will be at least 100000 subscribers and total
subscription Of at least S. 000,000000 To reach such
goal, which would new mark for government 6nanc
lng every one must cooperate And above everything else
people must save. An operation such as this is only posi-
bic when millions of people through systematic fugaliy
and prudent Encouragement of their personal affairs save
from current income and turn the proceeds over to the gov
eminent taking in return the governments promise to pay
To stimulate this process the new bond issue was made
as attractive possible to the average and the average
woman 1t will draw interest at per cent payable semi
annually and it is certain ten years and the option
of the Secretary of the Treasury. may run Is years, It
will be free of all taxes except estate or inheritance taxes
additional income taxes profit and profit
taxes But these forms of taxation that do not bother
the people that the government relies upon to make the loan
success Regarding the security little need be said United
States bonds the safest investment the world today
And every time plain American citizen, who is going to
the price of his wages steps into bank and sub
scrbes for another of them he makes them safer-
such thing were possible.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-02
TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 2, 1917.
FIFTY YEARS IN MEDICINE.

1IFTY years considered as lime is brief space. AT
least one physician who participated in the organza
tim of the West Virginia Medical association in this
city hfty years ago is still alive and well and is an honorcd
citizen of the town-Dr. ]. H. BrownGeld But when it
is measured by scientific achievement this fifty years is the
longest half century in medical history The practice Of
medicine has actually been revoutonzed since the meeting
at which West Virginia practitioners organized their state
association. Previous to that time there were great phys-
clans ard great surgeons and record of service that any
profession might take great pride in, but after all it
profession that depended largely upon emprcsm for its
results In the fifty years that have elapsed since then it
has become OF the sciences Moreover secure
that position is proceeding so rapidly in the conquest Of
disease that even the immediate prospect is dazzling. while
the potentaltes tax upon the ordinary mag-
nation.
In the very same year that the West Virginia Medical
Association born Joseph Lister began announce the
results OF his experiments antepsS. PaSteur at the
same time was busy with his Investigations, but it
until full decade later that he felt sure of his ground and
boldly announced the germ theory which thereafter was
the basis of all modern progress Since then advance has
followed advance with such rapidly that but those
who have made special study Of medical history do
than point out few Of The important achieve
men remember any except of the prominent
names of the brilliant Investigators who followed Pasteur
and Lebg the research work and showed how 10 apply
the discoveries of the laboratory to the ordinary practice
of medicine.
As medicine became scientific the profession under
went changes too. Higher educational standards were de-
manded by the medical schools higher ideals were equr-
ed by the code of ethics and the fine body of men we have
with us today the result 1t would of course have been
impossible improve upon the spirit of the service and self
sacrifice which Characteristic of the men who gathered
here to lay the foundation for the splendid organization TO
which Famont is host. Nor has the added knowl-
edge and skill increased the community standing Of the
physicians 1t has, however increased their ability
their fellow men, and in welcoming them to this city for
their semcentennia meeting the people of Farmont real
lie that they welcoming one of the most useful bodies
of men this or any contains They are welcome and
honored guests May their stay here be pleasant to them
as It is certain to be to us.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-02
RUFF STUFF

Lamp in the Astonisher that tho
Board OF Affairs is considering build'
ing ordinance looking to the preven'
ton OF entertainments on the CITY
streets"
Must think The West Virginlan Will
want to use some OF their old streets
when It remodels its new home.
What is the use of passing such or
dinances2
There is plenty OF law now TO keep
the streets clear. but it is only en-.
forced against the poor devils who
Lave no pull.
And It will be the same way with
the new laws as long as the present
gong intects the city hall,
AT that they had better not be too
quick with the passage of the new
law or It will embarrass their good
friend Deveny VINO promises to keep
Monroe street blocked for the coming
winter just as he did last winter.
But look who he is. What rights have
the public when he wants the streets l?
There is always something crooked
about fish stories.
One paper says Tusca Morris's pike
was Al inches long and the other says
I: weighed Al pounds. T
Now who can you believer
But Tusca has the head to prove
that it was some fish.
Have letter from Camp Shelby.
Do not know who wrote It, but tho
guy is no friend Of Goat Ridgely.
Bet he is trying to shine up to Goats
Girl.
One Of Goats girls, that t.
Well, maybe Goat is Just a buck pri.
vste, and not entitled to drive a truck
but If they ever get to handing out
commissions for gall Goat'll be a gem
eral or something.
People are beginning to make dona.
tions to the museum.
Hope some one will take the trouble
to file muster roll of the Home guard.
Posterity certainly ought to be given
an opportunity to know who the pa
triots are at this critical time.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-02

According to Charleston dispatches Adutant General
Bond has filed protest against the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of
the First regiment. If that does any good it will be
because the War department for other reason
cdes change of policy which is altogether I'M
likely Other states have had regiments pieces
so that the yards could be fitted into the general mill
tary scheme and Maryland lost even solid brigade.
The trouble with the First that Bond knew for a
long time that this state would be permitted have
more than full regiment but instead of trying to
adjust the situation nnd prepare the for what was
coming, he maintained the organizations until after
they passed out Of the control of the state The Second
regiment the pet of the Bond administration, and
of had the best chance when the reorganization
finally The men of the First all good SOL
ders They went into the service to the country
and they probably not very much interested in
Bonds protests The dsbandment of the regi-
ment may make considerable difference to the officers,
but cannot make any great change in the prospects
or the comfort OF the men in the ranks.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-02

bridge table. Clean dancing and card
amusement in moderation are not %
be condemned. but these obsesSlons
were rotten spots which plainly ex.
hibited fatal tendencies.
Can It be that great America was
treadinE near the edge OF the same
chasm OF moral disintegration and ma.
ktional degeneration which has always
preceded the destruction and downfall
OF those nations which history tells us
lost their national and individual
ideals and trod merrily the primrose
path-as far as 1t went!
Be that as II may, We needed q little
SOLDERING up OF some kind. We have it.
These boys who are marching out from
our villages and cities with picture
chow and cigarette atmosphere cling.
ing to them. are going to have q thor
ough readjustment Of vision. They
will be real men when they return!
We can count on our next generation,
now, all right although 1t might have
been question to some Of US before.
These boys will be reliant, disci.
plined, dependable citizens. They will
come back in better physical condition
than they left-those who escape
wounds and illness, for the nation is
trying TO take care OF its fighting men.
They will return in a state Of absolute
unity and democracy. The rich mans
son cannot fight side by side with the
poor mans son In those French
trenches without mutual liking and
respect awakened by hardships en-.
cured together and the single cause
Tor which they fight. The fathers OF
these boys will be drawn together
more closely than any other conditions
could guarantee.
Absolute necessity for quick action
VIII make state and national politics
finally go away back and sit down IN
manner that will cause a beatifc
smile on the faces of the common peo.
rle. Our women and girls. who have
been clutching at straws for smuse.
ment and employment will have a
chance to develop every latent re.
source. This war will present us with
nobler broader, warmer womanhood
truer, grander generation OF moth.
ers. War is calamity that is true, It
means sorrow and suffering. ana n
demonstrating! Could II really he
rue that we needed It, and that God
really does always stand at the helm?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-02
FAIRMoNT's OWN UNFoR7UNA7Es.

sC-THE poor always ye have with you. That is not
l moth eaten pladtudc. 1t is from the fountain of
much practical wisdom. the Bible and it is as
stern reality when ii first written hun
dreds of years ago.
There poor and unfortunate in Famont even in this
time of great industrial activity. when there two and
three jobs for every at all able work The office
of the Associated Charities in the city hall opened for the
winter yesterday, and the reports of the opening note that
early is the slight lowering of the temperature brought
requests for food and clothing make unfortunate people
comfortable
These poor. We must manage to take care Of
them somehow without in any way reducing efforts for
the benefit Of the Red Gross and the other activities made
necessary by the great calamity that happened to Europe
Benevolence in Faimont is scientifically managed but
that kind must be sustained by contributions of money
and supplies The best that do to take care that
unworthy person permitted 10 live off the community
That is most thoroughly done here Your dollars will
not be wasted spent upon unworthy people if they are
sent to the Associated Charities.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-02
RED COSS ARTICLES
NOT SOLD ANYWHERE
Vigorous Denial is Issued of
An Idle Story Widely
Circulated.

Harvey D. Gibson, general manager
OF the American Red Cross has sent
out to the Division managers the fol.
lowing telegram which is self explan.
atory:
Story is being industriousIy circu
lated to the effect that sweaters. socks
and other articles knitted for the Red
Cross are being sold either TO publir
in shops or direct to the soldiers. Very
Important that you issue notice AZ
once to each chapter denying this as
vigorously as you know how. No ar.
icles whatever, knitted or otherwise
made by Red Cross workers and turn.
ed in to any Red Cross chapter. branch
or auxiliary, or TO any supply ware.
house, are sold either 10 the soldiers
or in shops. II any wilful case of this
sort should come to the attention of
headquarters the charter of the Red
Cross chapter or subsidiary sanction.
ing 1t would be Immediately with.
drawn with full publicity. Should il
transpire that an actual instance of the
above character occurred wherein an
ihulNiuudl bOlu dTllCl6b aILeT Jnelr nav.
ing been turned in to the Red Cross,
such action would be clearly In viola.
ton OF the fundamental law covering
the Red Cross, and we would take Wig.
orous steps to prosecute the offender.
1t is also true that any case OF per.
sons other than those acquiring the
right prior to January nineteen hun.
dred and FIVE using the name or EN-.
biem OF the Red Cross TO assist IN the
sale of merchandise, is a violation of
the provisions Of the Federal criminal
law, and the offender should be report.
ed to the United States district attor.
ney for prosecution. There is no
way to prevent people from making the
same type Of articles as are produced
by Red Cross workers and selling them
for their own advantage thus subject.
ing the Red Cross to unjust criticism.
Should they use the name or emblem
Of the Red Cross in connection with
such sales, however, they will be Wig.
ornnAiv Pf"sAnntsd
n. D. GIBSON,
General Manager.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-10-02

When nation is compelled to face
a long, bloody war, the outcome OF
which is uncertain, great depression
is felt, and the inclination is to regard
sucn a state as a most dire calamity.
To many it Will seem that the suffer.
ing and privation. loss of life, blow to
business concerns. deadly standstill oil
progress il every direction save that
progress which centers in the perfect
ing Of war munitions and machinery,
all serve to cause an almost unsur-
mountable condition from which COM
plete recovery is most doubtful
II will bs said OF our own country's