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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-29
Bank staff Changes.-Cliford

Durham. formerly chief clerk, has been
elected an assistant cashier OF the
Citizens National Bank.
Arthur S. Hurst. credit manager o.
the Guaranty Trust Company, has been
elected assistant cashier of the New
York County National Bank.
Eugene A. Croft, who has been con-
nected with the National City Bank
for several years as manager of the
foreign trade department, has joined
the staff of the American International
Corporation. He will be associated in
the development OF that company's for
eign trade activities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-29

~ 70 stockholders o! record January !. Ias
makes % per cent for the year on the com
mon, the same rate paid for the last h'e
years. -.
Poole Engineering 4 Machine. RegusI
quarterly dividend Of Y per cent pASso'
January Il 70 stockholders Of record 'Ah'
uary 8.
Philadelphia & Camden Ferry.--A disicena
Of per cent for the quarter ending Deem,
her 81 has been declared. making total o.
20 per cent for the year. the same amount "a
in 1916. The dividend Is payable January ~
Ia stockholders Of record December ~.
Curtiss Aeroplane a. Motors Corporaus~.
Regular semi-annual dividend Of 3ls per es,s
on the preferred stock. payable January ~
20 stockholders of record January :.
Corn Products Reclining Compsny.--hexu-
lar quarterly dividend Of - per cent on tas
preferred stock. payable January 10 70 ssse%
holders Of record JsnuaEy q -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-29
News Digest
Foreign

London Stocks Firmer.-LOND0N,
Dec. 28.-Trading on the Stock EI-
change was quiet but firm. The feature
of strength was in Exchequer bonds,
home rails and gilt edge securities
generally, az the result of a reduction
IN Treasury bill rates.
The announcement of government
control of railways did not affect
American railway shares, beyond mark
ING up to parity Grand Trunk shares.
oil shares were strong. Tin declined
= points, to 294, on the suspension Of
tho issue of licenses for the export of
Straits TIN from the United Kingdom
20 the United States.
Paris BOurse.-PARIS, Dec. Is
Trading on the Bourse was dull to-day.
Three per cent rentes were quoted at
SO francs so confines. and exchange on
London at 81 francs 81 confines. The
5 per cent loan was quoted at SO francs
% confines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-29

The demand for bonds was pro
portionately quite as insistent {.
the demand for stocks. Not only
was there considerable expansion Of
dealings on the Stock Exchange. but
INVESTMENT bankers and dealers re-
ported heavy buying over the coun-
ter. Prices in n good many cases
advanced several points or more. A
noticeable feature was the expap-
sion in the inquiry for second and
third mortgage railroad bonds
There has been absolutely no de-
mand for bonds Of this description
Of late. bat in the last two DAYS
active bidding for them has devel-
oped and they have perhaps risen
more in price on the average than
silt-edged investments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-29
Telephone:
Hanover 65l{

Exchange yesterday, where the ruling
rate was J& per cent, compared with
c the day before. There was consider
able activity in renewals Of outstand-
ing loans.
In the market for fixed date loans
rates held firm. with little money being
placed owing . the restricted offer
ings OF the banks. A few renewals
were reported at s per cent on sixty
and ninety day industrial collateral
loans.
Ruling rates for money yesterday,
compared with year ago, were as
follows:
Yesterday. Year ago.
CHI money. 53Aeo y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-29

Below is given the current exchange
value of foreign money in dollars and
cents, together with the intrinsic gold
parity, as calculated by the United
States Mint:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-29
Money and Credit

slightly easier conditions prevailed
N the call money market on the Stock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-29
Landau Money Market.-LONDON,

Dec. 2s.-Money was steady at 34 per
cent. Discount rates-Short and three
months bills, 1915 per cent. Gold pre-
MUM at Lisbon, 1000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-29

Commercial Paper. - Rates were
steady in a quiet market, holding at
81 to 5a4 per cent for tho best regular
maturities.
Official rates Of discount for each Of
the twelve Federal districts arc IS fol-
lows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-29
Weekly Observation-Disclosures through

Weekly CIear1nRs.-OIeaIIHB IHIVusI,
the banks this week at the principal
cities in the country, according TO
r. G. Dun & Co.. amounted to $i,4o3,-
900. gS3. a decrease of ~ per cent
compared with the corresponding week
Of 1916
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-29
Bank CIearings.-The days clearing

Sub-Treasuy.-New York banks lost
to the Sub-Treasury $4,000.
Silyer.-Bars in London, 43sd, de-
crease Of I'd; New York, S61sc, oil
nc; Mexican dollars. esl4c, unchanged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-29
rrr IN, Asscc.,t.i Prs.sl
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE


TRANSACTIONS
Rail- Other All
roads. stocks. stocks.
Yesterday. 415,5Co 682. 100 1,O9I,6OO
Day before451. 100 6e3,3Co 1,149,9CO
Week ago. $500 494,1 $4,000
Year ago. 74.7O0 586,70O $751; 400
January TO date:
1917. 20, o8S.eC0 1856, 103, 300 17s, 1892 600
1916. 36,S58,3O0 1e1, 1872 400 229, $780, 700
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-29

The extent Of the revival Of in
terest In railroad stocks may be
measured by the volume Of trans
ACTIONS. In the last few days deal
ipgs IN rails have contributed about
30 per cent to the total turnover on
the Stock Exchange, whereas for
the year TO date dealings in these
stocks have amounted to less than
3 per cent Of the total.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-29

Southern Pacific sold at a new
high on the current movement, but
the gain was smaller than that re-
corded by many other active rail
road stocks, being less than a point.
The explanation for the relative
apathy of this issue is that, as the
government is TO take all surplus
earnings, the operating income of
the company will be substantially
reduced under the guarantee plan.
This road has made a notable rec
ord in operating efficiency-so re-
markable, in fact, that operating in
come has expanded steadily, while
other roads were falling rapidly be-
hind in the race with swiftly mount
ing expenses. In October, the last
month for which earnings have been
reported, operating income reached
S7,077.455, against $5,914,705 in
the corresponding month a year be-
fore. The plan advanced by Presi-
dent Wilson may, therefore, penal
ize this road for the high standard
Of efficiency which it has achieved.
II will not suffer greatly, however,
as the earnings proposed to be
guaranteed are well above normal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-29
I40 Broadway

AbbeviIIe, S. C.............' 80
Actin, Explosive, Go ........lh o.
Alton Slater Water Co........lit Is
American Citiuco .ColTr.co.s@, as7o
American Thread Co........lh ~
A,tori, Veneer Mill,SDock Cs.l't o.
B,u,or 4 AroO,,OOk R. R. Co. .i'' S.
Bangor & Aroo,took r. z. Co.. I'd s.
B,.ror Ry. q Flee. Co.. LIST Cons s.
Banker, Commercial Corp. SO Notes
Barney & Smith Car Co......lt IS
Breitssg Hemstite Mining Go. LIST e'
Burlington, n. C., Water & h....S3o
Calhoun County, Ala :. e.. ....5fo
C,rclias Pebble Service CO ......@
Central Arksa,s, & Eastern Ry. SO
Cert. Ga. Ry.Equip.serie, 81" EI1e
Central Of Ga. Ry. Co., Macon
& No. Diy.................
Central Of Ga. Ry. Co., Middle Di'.S'
Central Of Ga. Ry. Co., Mobile Dir.s'
Central Stamping Co ........l't e'
Chatt,uoos,, Rom. & Ses,Asrn
K. X. 10 ..........'.'. Nv -
Ch.rl..tos Terminal Co ......l't ~
Cincinnati Northern Ry. Co ....lt -
City Of Troy, Ala, Improvement .6'
City Of Troy, Ala, Improve. Ref. IS
City Of Trey, Ala, School Ref As
Cleveland & SsndUsky Brew.Co.l't Is
Colorado, Wyoming & East. Ry. LIST Is
Columbia Water & Light -. lH 60
Computing, Tabulst's, R.eordsCo.e1o
Connecticut, Ish,E & Pow.Co. l't SO
Cordele, Gs................ 30
DObbie Foundry & Machine Co lst IS
Dominion Mau1f, Ltd. LIST 4 Ref. Is
Durham Dupl.I Rszsr ....sfo Deb.
Early County, Ca ...........'.91o
Edison Flee. Hum. Co. Of n. Y. SO
Edi,on Flee. IlIrn. Co 81 Bklyn 49o
Electrical Seesriti.. C Col SO
Ellwood Short Line Ry. CO. l,t S.
Fayetteville Ga, ( Electric Co. l,t IS
Fitzgerald, Gs............. $50
Forsyth. County, N. c. SO Rsf&Ch.
G.a.ral Gas & Electric lo-Yr. $50
Grand Lake Co...........69o Deb.
CIR. Rap, Gr. Hav &Mr,ksso.. lt SO
Greenwich & Jacksonville Ry.Co.4@o
Hardin, Montana .............4fo
Harrison Ga, & Flee. Co. LIST IS
Hs,.ing, Square Hotel ........lst e'
lllinoi, Gas Co ............lH 0'
Indiana Ry. Co ..............S1o
Indi.uapoIi, & Loui,v. Ry. Co.lf 40
jacksonville Terminal Cs......lt s.
jamestown 81. Ry. Co...lst Is
Jefferson County, Ga, CHI Jail BIDS
lone, County, Miss. ............S'
Keokuk Union Depot Co ......5Io
Land Bank State Of New York VIZ
LarehmOnt Yacht Club End Mtse. IS
Livingston Niagara Power ....l't IS
Loekport & 0leOtt Ry........l't SIS
Madison County, Ga.
Marion, S. C., Ref. 4 School ....s%o
M,,o Mill, ................s@o
Menphi, Terminal Corporations so
Merchant, Despatch Equip. Tu't4IzPo
Michigan Telephone Co ......l't s.
Milwaukee, Wis. (All ls,ue,)
Missouri & Ills. BridgeBelt.Ry .Co.4%o
The Coconino sun., 1917-04-06
HALF MILLION MEN
 WILL HUNT SPIES

A half-million postmasters, letter carriers and field agents for various Federal departments have been set on the trail of spies or conspirators against the United States, under gov ernment orders, it was known. These are in addition to the multitude of municipal police and detectives who are being organized into single big machine to gather information on agents of foreign governments.
 At least 30O,0OO city letter carriers and rural free delivery employees alone are under orders to scan letters and packages passing through their hands for evidence of plots against the nation.
 Virtually all government employees are expected to report suspicious in- cidents or even scraps of conversation reaching them which might bear in- vestigation by trained government agents.
The Coconino sun., 1917-04-06
A PRINTER AND HIS ERRORS

Have you noticed how the printing trade differs from other trades and professions in the effect of mistakes ?
 When a plumber makes a mistake he charges twice for 1t.
 When lawyer makes a mistake, it's just what he wanted, because he has chance to try the case an over again.
 When a carpenter makes a mistake, it's just what he expected, because the chances are 10 to 1 he never learned his business.
 When an electrician makes a mis- take, he planes it on induction" be- cause nobody knows what that is.
 When doctor makes a mistake, he buries it.
 When judge makes a mistake, it becomes the law of the land.
 When a preacher makes a mistake, nobody knows the difference.
 But with a printer it's different. He cannot turn his mistakes into profits as others do. He has to reprint the job sometimes when it even isn't his fault that the error crept in.--Ben Franklin Monthly.
The Coconino sun., 1917-04-06
CANADA TO RAID
 OUR FARM LABOR

|
 Being short of man power on hei farms, Canada is appropriating $200,- 900 for campaign in the United States to draw at least 12,500 men to help with the spring crops and 50,O0O men for the autumn harvests. There is shortage of labor on the farms of the United States, not enough labor in fact to plant this years crops, but Canada will probably succeed in draw ing the thousands she needs to her aid.
 It is the old story of organized, we'll planned effort against scattered, dis organized forces.
 The American farmer, without a national organization to protect his interests, can have his labor drawn away to the wheat fields of Western Canada, and then struggle to blow his acres and gather his grain the best he can.
 Canada will benefit and America will suffer.
 Canada will have larger crops, and America smaller.
 Canadian railroads will have more freight and American railroads less.
 Canadian merchants and manufac- turers will have bigger business and American houses will not.
The Coconino sun., 1917-04-06
All Out of Style

Whistler, the artist, one day was standing bareheaded in a hat store while his hat was being ironed into shape.
 An irate customer entered and, thinking that Whistler was a sales man, tackled the imperturable "Jim- mic" with Here's hat you made for me. It doesn't fit me in the least" 1 Whistler regarded him calmly. You're quite right" he answered suavely. "It doesn't But as for that, neither does your coat; your trousers need pressing; and your waistcoat Is a crime"
The Coconino sun., 1917-04-06

But the American farmer can rest assured that even if he is short of labor the department of Agriculture will see that he gets the latest in- formation on Perennial Mycelium in Species of Peronosporaceae as Relat- ed to Phytophthora Infestans."
The Coconino sun., 1917-04-06
THE WAY 0F THE
 FLAGSTAFF SUMNER GIRL

A friend of mine recently returned from Tucson with his bride, very much to my surprise, writes Flag staff man, as l had never suspected any tendencies in that direction; so after dinner one evening I questioned the new "boss" of the family and this is the story she told, adding, "As you're a newspaper reporter it's not for publication" however, I'll tell it as hint to other young ladies for future information. She said:
 "It has been my desire for several summers to make trip to Flagstaff and visit the Grand Canyon of the Colorado river. Finally the opportun- ity come for me to make this trip. Not having any friends there l made up my mind would have good time all by myself. Previous to leaving, however, girl friend who had been a student of the Normal school here, gave me a telephone number and asked me to call this number and give her regards to this certain party. I arrived in Flagstaff and was de- lighted with the mountain scenery. had planned to stop at Flagstaff a few days and then proceed to the Grand Canyon by stage. was about ready to leave the Commercial hotel for the Canyon, when I remembered that telephone number. So I hur- riedly called up and gave my mes sage and after a minutes talk he asked if he could not call and take me around the country little, as l had no friends here. I thanked him, but said I was leaving in 10 minutes for the Grand Canyon. He said, "I1l be there in five," and hung up. Be- fore l knew it he came down Rail- road avenue at reckless speed.
 q changed my mind about going to the Canyon immediately and the next way we started early in the morning with lunch to the Cliff Dwellings together and came back before even- ing. It so happened that he was not very busy and nearly every day we made some excursion into the noun tains, Navajo Indian reservation, or other places of interest. We became greatly interested in each other dur ing these trips, and when my time to return to Tucson came, he asked me to correspond with him. So when arrived home there was letter and a couple of books awaiting me. He wrote delightful letters and we car ried on a lively correspondence for seven months. Then one day no let ter came, but I didn't think much of it as often mail is delayed. However, when three days went by and no let ter came I was the least bit worried, and came to the conclusion that he had found new one. But the next morning I received telephone call from Phoenix saying: q will be in Tucson at five o'clock tonight" I went down the depot at five o'clock, with my heart in my mouth to wait till he came.
 He stayed in Tucson three days and then we were married, so you see we have come back to Flagstaff as the best place in the world for us to live in."
 And I suppose like all true love stories, should now add: 'and they lived happily ever after;;" at least they seem to me to be worthy of such and in this invigorating climate most anyone can live happily.-Phoenix Republican.
The Coconino sun., 1917-04-06
Stale News

Railway Attendant (to man smok- ing)-.You can't smoke.
 The Smoker--So my friends say. Railway Attendant-But you musn't smoke.
 The Smoker-So my doctors say. Railway Attendant-Well, you shan't smoke.
 The Smoker--So my wife says.
The Press., 1917-04-19
WELLINGTON.

The wild geese that flew over Mon- day nigh seemed determined to be heard if not seen.
 Miss Ricketts has returned to Hill. side after restful visits and pleasant journey from the south land.
 Mail Carrier Korner is out in a new car that the patrons of the route trust he may enjoy after the strenuous work of the long winter so faithfully per formed.
 George Cosgrove ventured to Sun d'y school for the first time last Sun day and was greeted with pleasure by all, but the church was so cold that he only remained for a few minutes. Happily warm weather is somewhere in the near future.
 Selectman and Fire Warden Ruby desires that the notice be given iD this column that no permits for fires on gardens or lawns will be issued and that prosecutions will follow any infringement of the law. All property owners will be glad of this decision as much anxiety has been expressed on account of existing conditions, every. thing favorable for fire getting be. yond control and few helpers.
 There were 50 at Bible school Sun. |t1ay afternoon and those who remained to the service were rewarded by an excellent sermon. Those who accom- panied Pastor Parker to Memorial church in the evening greatly enjoyed the views of Japan; all instructive as we'll as entertaining. Some of the views. notieeably the garden of Iris, will remain long in memory. George Westerfeld. who gave the lecture, is an excellent reader and the lucid descriptions enhanced the enjoyment.
 The preparedness of gardening, of keeping a COW and of raising pigs and chickens enters into the conversation of nearly all and the courage to wear last season's garment and to be your own milliner has a moral value in the community And when worldwide conditions of suffering are considered one reads of the starving children in Belgium, for instance, and the fashion column lacks interest. Now as always every momentous situation holds it's lesson.
The Press., 1917-04-19
A CATALOGUE OF THE BOOKS AND NUMBER OF EACH BOOK IN WELLINGTON
 cOTTAT. TDDADv
SOCIAL LIRRARY


 Mosheims Church History, 6 volumes, SIP. No. ] to 6 Russell's Modern Europe, volumes, SIP, to II. Johnson's Poets, 3 volumes, $3.75, 12 to 13. Strong's sermonS, volumes. $2.75. IA to Is. Walkers Sermons, volumes, $2. l6 to IT Rollins Ancient History, volumes, $9 50, IS to 25. French Wars, 3 volumes, $3.75, 26 to 27. Con- necticut Evangelical Magazine, 8 volumes, $I. a8 each volume, 28 to 30 Newton on the Prophecies, $l 9G, No. 31. Trumbull's Connecticut, volume 1, $2 50, 32. Momentous Elm bassy to China, $3, 33. Children of the Abby, volumes 12, $2, 34.35. Revealed Religion, .75, 86. Trumbull on Revelation, SI, 37. Edward 's Sermons, twenty, $1 25 3S Laws Northern Summer. $1.a5, 39. Female Education, by Miss Moon, $, 75, 40 Edwards on Redemption, $I 75, Al. Morses' Geography, volumes 1 and ?, $5.5O, AZ, AR. Young's Night Thoughts, 92, No. A. Mason 's Self Knowledge, .75, 45. Life of Col. Gardiner, .91, 46. Watts on the Mind, $1.O2, 47. Beauties of Goldsmith, .75, 48. Cowpar's Task, 75, 49. Edwards on the Affections, '$1 %, 50 Lyttleton's England, 3 volumes, 51-52 Goldsmith's Poems, 2 volumes, $2.OO, 53-54. Watts Lyric Poems, '.75, 55. Pnrter's (Ebenezer) Evidences, 42, 56 Robert son's America, volumes, $4 25, ST. 58-59. More's Sacred Dramas, .75, 60. Thompsnn's Seasons, .67, 6l. Locks Voyages, 3 volumes, 200, 62 63 Bellamy (Joseph) True Religion Deliniated. $2 %, 63 Adams View of Religion, $2 25.
The Press., 1917-04-19
Crystal Lake.

Arthur Kibbe is employed in Willi- mantio at carpentering.
 Miss Jennie Carlson of Hartford spent the Easter vacation with her parents, Mir and Mrs. John Carlson.
 MT. and Mrs, Clarence Newell. who were married a short time ago in Hartford, recently visited their sister, Mrs J R Dowues. They will reside in Hartford.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-12-20
Porcelain, Feather, Fur Money.

Porcelain money is used in Burma
and Siam; and feather money, manu-
featured from the short red feathers
from beneath the wings of a species
of parrot, is the ordinary currency Of
the Santa Cruz islanders. The Loyalty
islands, which lie in the Pacific to the
east Of Australia, are famous for their
fur money. The fur, which is taken
from behind the ears of the so-called
flying fox" in reality a large fruit
eating bat, is woven into cords OF vari-
Gus lengths, and these constitute the
ordinary currency of the islanders.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-12-20
FAMOUS FOR BEAUTY.

One of the oldest Of Canadian cities,
Halifax also Is one of the most pic
turesque. It has two principal beau
ty spots, Point Pleasant park and
the Public Gardens. The first lies
between the North Arm, ford three
miles long. and the harbor proper.
The North Arm is the cruising basin
for canoes and pleasure craft Of small
size. ~ *
Two hundred acres of land make
up Point Pleasant park, and the woods
have been left in WILD state. The
roads are splendid. They were built
for military purposes. The park has
pair of magnificent iron gates given
to the city by Sir William Young, q
former chief justice Of the province.
They are set at the head OF Young
avenue, one of the principal roads of
the park.
"A mile from Young avenue gates
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1917-12-20
UNITED STATES GUARD
IS NAME SELECTED
Auxiliary Force Of Troops viii Num-
Der $4,000.

AUAtuaTy foFcS OF troops VIII NUM-
Der $4,000.
Washington.-The United States
guard will be the name of the $4,000
auxiliary force of troops, authorized
by the war department, to supplement
state and other forces now guarding
war supplies, war industries and do
ing police duty essential to the con-
duct of the war, including patrol OF
water fronts.
President Wilson has signed the or
der for organization of the force and
further orders were going out from
the war department.
Forty battalions will be organized
to relieve regular troops, national
guard or other purely military units OF
this guard duty.
The order prescr lbes that the force
be raised by voluntary enlistment or
draft. 1t is the purpose of the gov
eminent to make it up of men not
available for war service at the 'front.'
Volunteers will be accepted only DE-
tween the ages of 81 and 45. re-
sort to draft is necessary men placea
in the special classes under the new
draft system as being fit for hmlteu
military service only, will be used 10
fill up the ranks.
The guards will be clothed in resE
lar army blue uniforms for which
there is no need in the army duflns
war times.
They will he armed with hras.
Jorgensen rifles, and other equipment
not suitable for modern warfare.