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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
FOUR COPS CONVICTED
FOR BEATING SAILORS
No Favors Shown Accused Policemen.
New Trial Asked
For

Four policemen--Edward Keegan, Sher-
man H. Clark, Edward Bellerby and John
II. Weaver--attached to the Eleventh and
Winter streets police station, were convicted
before Judge Carr in Quarter Sessions
Court today. of conspiracy and aggravated
assault in connection with the beating
inflicted upon two sailors in the cell room
Of the station house, last November
No favors were shown tho policemen. The
law was strictly applied TO them, and they
were locked up In cells in the sherif's cell
room for more than an hour, while the jury
was celebrating. After the jury's verdict
was rendered, a motion for n new trial was
made In their behalf, and Judge Carr
doubled their original bail requiring each
man TO enter $1,000 bond with real estate
security Their original bail bonds were
signed by Police Captain Kenney In his
official capacity without real estate secur-
ity. The convicted men will not be SEN
fenced until after the new trial motion Is
disposed of by the court.
The prosecuting witnesses against the
policemen were Ivy II. Harris and walter
Hildebrand, sailors at League Island.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
BRITISH TIGHTEN
GRIP UPON LENS
By WILLIAM PHILIP SIMMS

by WILLIAM If1lLlH SlMMS
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN THE
FIELD, June 26.
Slowly but surely today the British grip
on Lens, Frances coal metropolis, frightened
As this cable is dispatched, British patrols
have pushed forward toward Mericourt
south Of Lens. forcing back the Prussians
After Sundays capture Of fosse (ravine) 8
and German trenches west Of Hill 65, tho
patrols today found the enemy had aban-
doned the hill as we'll as a number Of
trenches in that neighborhood south of the
Souchez River. The British outposts were
pushing farther ahead.
Near Reservoir Hill, almost in the suburbs
Of Lens itself, the British are advancing
eastward, driving the enemy ahead of them.
North of Lens. where yesterday and Sat-
urday the British raided German lines al
most incessantly, the enemy is extraordi-
narily nervous. Apparently they are ex-
pecting a British attack in force at any
minute.
LONDON, June ga British advance
was made during the night in the Fontaine
sector OF the western front, southeast OF
Arras. and a number OF German prisoners
were captured, the War Office announced to-
day.
The Germans attempted a raid against
the British seosor OF the front. especially
the British trenches in the La Bassee sector,
but failed.
There have been violent cannonades on
in Belgium. This indicated that another
burst of infantry fighting was imminent
In interludes Of the bombardment raiding
parties were active feeling out the opposing
lines
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
COAL MEN MULCTING
PUBLIC, EXPERT SAYS
Force Inexcusable Increases in
Prices, C. M. Moderwell
Tells Senators
WASHINGTON. June %


That American operators are milking the
consumer out Of great sums of money daily
under cover of war conditions" was the
statement in effect made to the Senate In
terstate Commerce Committee today by c.
NJ Moderwell. OF Chicago member of the
coal committee OF the Council Of National
Defense and until recently associated with
the Associated Coal Mining Company Of
Illinois.
Moderwell declared that in Illinois the
cost of producing coal has increased only
about fifty cents ton, while operators In
creased prices from $3.50 to S5 ton and
from $3.50 20 IS ton. He said operators
are taking advantage of the demand by
hoisting prices. He added all mines are
producing about 90 per cent of capacity
The hearing before the committee today
was on the Cummlns and Pomerene bills
authorizing Government price-h fixing on COAL
railroad supplies and materials going into
their production. Moderwel opposes the
bill.
To help combat tho impending coal short
age the forest service today announced a
campaign to induce ever yone 10 use wood
wherever possible, especially in the West.
Low rates will be made on all timber
available in the national forests, free fuel
being given to those who will cut and
haul II.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
UNITED FRUIT co. WINS
Federal Court Af1irms Verdict for De-
fendant in 100000 Suit

Judge Wooley, in the United States Cir
cult Court here today filed an opinion
affirming the verdict in favor OF the uhiteu
Ernit con pany in a suit brought by the
Bluedelu, Steamship Company, Of Louisi-
ana, for 5000, 900 under the Sherman anti
trust law.
Several years ago the defendant and
nIaIntiff companies formed a combination
and for a few years following the forma-
tion of the combination the Bluehelds
Steamship Company participated In and
enjoyed the profits accruing from the
monopoly, according TO Judge Wooley's
opinion One of the important points Of
Judge wooleys opinion was that party
to a conspiracy 10 violate the trust laws
has no redress against the other member
of the illegal agreement II It is injured or
suffers loss by the actions of its Cocoon
spirator.
Because of the enormous amount OF
money at stake II Is likely that an attempt
will be made to carry the case to the United
States Supreme Court.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
TERMS OF BIG MERGER
Fhsncing of Ohio Cities Gas-Pure Oil
Deal Involves $25,0OO,0OO

COLUMBUS, o., June 26.-The terms of
Y new financing for the purchase by the
vao Cities Gas Company Of the Pure OIL
senpany Of Pennsylvania involving ap-
Furimately $25,0OO,OOO have been given
The Issued common capital of the Ohio
anes is to be increased from $4,000. 900
Us.OOO,O00. Instead of being given a
kIge stock dividend at this time, Ohio
utes stockholders are given valuable rights
1ney, to subscribe, between July and
.uy 70, to two new shares for each share
"a July 8, at price Of $25 share, which
ihe par value, as against a closing
-aket value yesterday of S133.25 a share.
vhlo Cities has arranged to buy at $2450
snare 81 per cent of the 907,O49 shares
NE Pure Oil Company, aCsepting stock
1eers OF which company also receive
Snu TO subscribe TO 100000 shares of
|EEo E Cities stock at $50 a share, these
|hshts expiring July 8.
IN all, 100000 new shares Of Ohio
- Will be issued, 100000 TO its own
osAnolders at par, 100000 to be offered
|Ie OIL stockholders and 100000 to an
|rnerwritlng syndicate.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
Financial Briefs

A call for the condition OF New York stata
banks, trust companies and individunI and
private banks as Of the close of b,,s,nn..
June 20, has been issued by the state suners
intendent Of Banks '0pe'-
The Baldwin Locomotive Works has r.-
celved orders for the followlnq Ioco,,nt1,.ae S
Ten Pacific type for Chicago, burlington and
Quincy Railroad: forty-flve Mikado ,,,no
Tor chicago, Burlington and Quincy RaiI-
road ten Santa Fe type for Chicapo Pur-
nngton and Quincy Railroad one O-4-O tvne
Ior filiIaueipnla suburban Gas and Electric
company; one 0-4-2 type for Lindo
Brothers. Jamaica; ten Mlkado tvpe For
chicago and Alton Railroad; two Consou
dated type for Central Algodones. Cuba.
The West Penn Power Company,s gross
revenue In May was S329,s49, an Increase
OF $9O,S19, and the net S92,b41. a decrease
OF S64O5. In five months the net was
S6O9,00O, an Increase OF S31,45l. The West
Penn Railways Companys gross In May
was 1857 III. an Increase Of Sl805Os. and
the net S272,35l, an increase Of Si7,252 In
five months West Penn Railways net was
$.4ll,676, an increase OF Ssl,154 Both
companies are subsidiaries Of the American
Water Works and Electric Company
Jonathan jerks, member Of the firm Of
Elder jerks, brush manufacturers, has
been elected a director OF the Union Ma
tional Bank.
The New York Stock Exchange has ad-
mitted to the list American Smelling and
Refining Company temporary first mortgage
30-year bonds series "a" due April 1. i947
The New York Subtreasury gained
S14i6,000 from the banks yesterday maxi
ing cash net gain since Friday Of sl,s12,-
0O0
The annual meeting Of the Pittsburgh
Coal Company has been adjourned until
July IL.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
MOTORIST HIT BY TRUCK
Surgeons of st. Joseph's Say E. S.
Hastings's Recovery Is Doubtful

While driving an automobile south on
Broad street, near Wallace street, this
afternoon T.. s Hastings, thirty-one years
old, Of Plymouth Meeting, Pa, was serl-
ously injured when his machine crashed
into the rear end Of a horse-drawn truck
loaded with steel girders.
Hastings was rushed TO st. Joseph's
Hospital, Seventeenth street and Girard
avenue, where the doctors say the injured
man has a fractured skull and that his re-
covery is in doubt. The cause OF the acci-
dent has not been discovered.
Isaac HUFF fifty-two years old colored,
Of 289 South Warnock street, who drove
the team carrying the girders, has been
arrested and held as a material witness
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
RUSSIA WILL WEATHER
CRISIS, ENVOY ASSERTS
Bakhmeteff Tells Senate Situa-
tion Is Grave, but Final
Success Is Certain
AGREES WAR MUST GO ON
Says Army and People Growing in
Power and Spirit to Con-
quer Enemy
WASHINGTON. June 2s.

WASHINGTON, June 26.
The Russian situation is grave, Ambas-
sador b. A. Bakhmoteff. head of the Rus
sian War Mission, told the Senate today,
but the ultimate outcome is certain TO be
favorable to democracy's cause.
He declared the upheaval in his nation
only naturally resulted in various interests
striving to assert themselves.
Attempts on the part Of disorganizlng
elements 10 take advantage Of this moment
Of transition will be made" he said. They
will be met with calmness and confidence.
THE Russian people and it's army are
rallying around the banners of freedom" :"
he asserted amid cheers. They are
strengthening their ranks in cheerful self
consciousness to die but not to be slaves" q"
The many rumors of the disaffection Of
the Russian army were false, the envoy de-
clared.
Like the nation" he pointed out, "the
army an offspring Of the people. had to be
built on democratic lines. Such work takes
time and friction and partial disorganizp
ton must be overcome.
The revolution and the future Of Russia s
freedom are closely connected with the
fighting might of the country. 1t is the
force of arms alone which can make GER
tain the achievements of the revolution
against autocratic aggression"
strong note of optimism ran through
the ambassadors address. He was given a
hearty welcome by the upper house, Senate
and gallery Joining in the applause
Following the address the Senate adopted
a concurrent resolution, introduced by Sen.
ator Gore, of Oklahoma, saying Congress
heard with satisfaction the commissions as.
surances and expressing hope that Rus
sia would soon be victorious and peaceful.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION
DEATHS

VAN ZANDT-Juns 25. IDA p, wife Of
Charles A. Van Zandt. Relatives and friends
invited to funeral services, Fri, $50 p. m,
RAULE.-June IS, EDWARD F. son of late
Jacob and Caroline Raule. Relatives and friends,
also Musicians Protective Association, Local
No. IT. A. F. NJ. invited 70 funeral services,
%9d, Rmti.r m nriyats Thurs moTnins 100
FLEMING -June 2l, at Pasadena, Cal; c,
TOLEDA FLEMING, widow Of Joseph c. Flem-
ing Relatives and friends invited to funeral
services Thurs, 10 a. M, Chapel Of West
MAsoN.-June 25, at Haddon Heights N.
J., WILLIAM p. husband Of late Mary Ma
son. Relatives and friends and all organiEa tiona
OF which he was a member invited to funeral
services, Sat, p m, at sisters residence.
Mrs. Charles p. Closius, Jr.. 204S N. sth ct.
Int Private. Friends may call Fri. eve.
Auto funeral.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
REFINED SUGARS
DAIRY PRODUCTS

IN. market was quiet but steady on a basis
Zoe for extra fine granulated
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
Lane Warns Coal
Men to Play Fair
Continued from Page One

Continued from Page One
You see that great graveyard over there at
Arlington Let me tell you that in two
years from now you will see greater
Arlington and It Will represent greater
cause than Arlington represents. We must
stabilize she coal industry as n patriotic
measure and It is UP to you gentlemen to
help us to do it."
Secretary Lane received a tremendous
ovation he finished.
J. Franklin Fort n member OF the Fed
eral Trade Commission, called attention TO
the seven resolutions and bills pending in
Congress covering the coal industry
"If you will be fair we can solve the
problem without any Congress-" he said.
You have not been making any money
for several years You have the opportu-
losses IL you are selfish enough to take
advantage Of IL Nobody in the Govern
ment wants TO take advantage of the coal
operators, but the trouble with you folks is
that you have been afraid to agree about
prices.
There will be no prosecutions by tho
Government for fixing prices II you agree
to those prices with Government agency.
There is plenty of coal; in fact, you have
coal to burn but you must stabilize the
industry. Perhaps you have not been treat
ed fairly by the railroads. They are pay
ing more for their coal, but l question
II they are yet paying enough There will
be no privileged class OF coal users in this
country. Make a fair price TO everybody
and you will be all right.
Gentlemen. the coal situation is the
most serious condition confronting the
country, with the exception of the war. We
cannot run tho nation without coal, and
greatest thing In the world and yet make a
profit"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
AUToMOBILE FOR SALE

KIssEI~RAR. 42-8. passenger. 1919. jusf
rebuilt guaranteed equal 70 new; extra
car 70 apRrsciate A 9srqain. Lowry Top and
Body Co, $50 above walnut.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
12 FREIGHT CARS DERAILED
Broken Axle Causes Buckling of Train
Near Bethayres

Twelve freight cars were derailed and
smashed today when an axle broke under
one of a train of thirty-siX boxcars east
of Bethayres, on the New York division Of
the Philadelphia and Reading Railway. No
one was injured.
The broken axle came in the middle Of
the freight train, causing all the cars that
followed IL 10 buckle up. Members Of the
crew were shaken up, but escaped injury. A
local inbound passenger train was delayed
twenty-five minutes by the accident which
occurred at l 80 p. m. Other trains avoided
the debris Of the wreck by using an emerg-
ency track
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
SHOT IN FIGHT OVER DOLLAR
Mexican Mortally Wounded by Com
patriot at Ivy Rock, Pa.

YOUNGSTOWN, Pa, June 26. Fight
ing over a dollar, Antonio Lopez shot Mara
gito Bamirez in the abdomen, inhicting
a mortal wound The shooting occurred
at Ivy Rock this afternoon.
Lopez is In jail and his victim in the
hospital here. They are Mexicans.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
Found license; Used It; Fined

Joseph Stevens, OF Cynwyd' today ad,
Pniice Court, that he had been operating a
,,,ntoroycle since February rs with license
tnoS ,,,hich he found on Broad street He
s',ss nned $3.50 for that offense and for
rscl,lsss arriving. The license tag belonged
~ William ID. Cummings, OF bVs CHESTNUT
s..n, l2 W ,.,ho Informed the police that he had
...'.,,'.S numerous notices from the pollce
.,.r,,,r hIIa 10 appear Tor hearings charged
elih ssce,dlne 90 lpstd limit
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
191,9 1894 PHILADELPHIANS
LIABLE TO CONSCRIPTION
Registration Totals Issued From
Mayors Office-Half of Number
Claim Exemption

There are 1911 ,994 men OF conscriptlon
age in Philadelphia, according to the Of
fcial registration figures issued today at
the Mayors office. About half Of the citi-
zens registering claimed exemption from
military service,
OF the total list, 1885 are allen enemies
subjects of the Kaiser, who have not taken
out citizenship papers or those who have
taken out first papers but have not had
time 10 complete the Amerlcanization proc
ess Neither they nor other aliens are liable
for servicee.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
HELD ON THE CHARGE
OF ROBBING DEAD MAN
Reuben Kirschner Accused of Taking
Money and Jewels Belonging to
Joseph Desmond

Reuben Kirschner, Of the Farmers Mar
ket Hotel, Eighteenth street and Ridge ave-
nue., accused of robbing the body Of the late
Joseph Desmond shortly after the latter
died, today was held In $1,000 bail for
Court by Magistrate Pennock.
Agnes Curry, a trained nurse, OF 1885
Master street, said she saw Klrschner take
money and other things from Desmond's 5
pocket.
Desmond was private secretary for the
president of the New York Central Rail-
road The diamonds, II is said, were gifts
to him from the late Diamond Jim" Brady.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
NEW YORK. June 20.


Father Casper Moretto. an Italian priest.
was summoned to appear before the Grand
Jury today after he had admitted TO the
police that he had taken the confession of
Alfredo Cocchi confessed slayer Of Ruth
Cruger before Cocchi fed to Italy.
Moretto strenuously denied that he had
concealed Cocchi about his immigrant lodg-
Ing house for two days before the murderer
sailed He told the police Of Cocchis con-
fession after several hours of severe ques-
tioning early today, but refused to reveal
the nature Of Cocchrs statement.
Attention was directed to Father Moretto
after Cocchi confessed to the Italian au-
thorites that an Italian priest In Charlton
street harbored him for two days before
he left New York Father Moretto is man
ager Of the st. Raphael Society for Italian
Immigrants in Charlton street.
While the police were gathering up the
loose ends of the Cruger murder case a
dozen detectives were checking up the most
amazing story OF white slavery ever re-
corded in New York. Miss Consuelo La
Rue the dark-eyed beauty who made a
sensational entrance into the Cruger mys-
terry, was the police informant. Miss La
Rue, who was attacked by two unidentified
men, supposed white slave agents, after
she made important revelations In the
Cruger case, Is recovering at the Polyclinic
Hospital.
In the latter part of May Miss La Rue
declared she was drugged and kidnapped
from one Of the best-known hotels In New
York. She was taken to a cellar luXu-
riously fitted up with heavy rugs and
coucheg. In this underground den, she said,
were two other girls who had been abb
Quoted by white slavers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
Factions in China Agree

WASHINGTON, June 26.--The Chinese
Ambassador, DR., Wellington Koo, has re-
celved word that the danger of international
disturbances has been averted through the
creation Of a new Cabinet and the COM
position OF differences among the various
factions In view of the fact both Britain
and Japan refused to send identic notices
TO Pekln, the American Government regards
the change OF affairs in China as a vlndica-
tion Of its policy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
Labor Men on Exemption Boards

WASHINGTON, June 26.-The laboring
man Of the nation will have "a friend at
court" on the appellate exemption boards
that sift out the men for Americas armies,
Il was learned today. On each OF the district
boards that hear exemption claims for oocu-
pationai reason there viii be one represent
. recognized leader ~ aF1F IA inhor In
~ ooainunlks, ttet
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
LIVE STOCK QUOTATIONS

y hssae June 26,-HoGS-Receipts, r..
Sr'Tss SIs,h h'sSy 3c ilsAt s7c si4 g
ss,,F sas,T,FSElE:-,hscsiets l5SS head: hd?OVTGSS market
'tS.s g., $3.50 9ls,90; cows and helfeTs.
I'm: sSShsEs isEoA ASs Ssfss tssd'.sis lOiS
IN srS -Reeelpts, 1000 head; market Steady;
IlSss.. western. 'e.75@ii'76; lambs. ti2.f5
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
SINKING OF SHIP BRINGS
ARGENTINA NEARER WAR
Torpedoing of the Toro by Ger
man Submarine OFF Gibraltar
Arouses Republic
By CHARLES P. STEWART
pcciai Cable Service Of the United Press and
EUcrirO Ledger.

ENCnlTO ITdpcTs
BUENOS AIRES, June 20.
Sinking by a German submarine OF the
Argentine steamship Toro was officially
admitted today to have brought Argentina
very close to severance Of diplomatic rela-
tions with Germany.
officials declared the Toro sinking was OF
such a character as to make necessary a
firm stand by the Argentine Government.
There is no cloud on the strictly legitimate
nature Of the Toro's Argentine register, as
there has been on one or two recent Argen-
tine ships lost in the submarine zone. The
vessel was bound from Buenos Aires to
italy and was sunk off Gibraltar.
REQUEST for full official details OF the at
tack the treatment OF the Argentine crew
aboard the Toro and affidavits from the sur.
vivors, was made through the Argentine
Minister at Madrid today. The Toro wat
a vessel Of 1l41 tons
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
new YORK BUTTER AND EGGS

T VA tbbsOhk, June 29.--BUTTER-Receipt
sse; sssaNsFi aI,iS hiSh as asf2rs sSH !Os; s!'
% Qsec. ssfseeipts. 2S, s92 cases; hrm extras,
nsss, Sss$ u Seconds Sh.rG SOC S %
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
State College Men Train for Army

STATE COLLEGE, Pa, June 26.-The
Government has called upon the Pennsyl-
vania State College engineering experts to
train another class In army storekeeping
About a week ago the first group OF fifty
students finished it's course OF instruction
and was enlisted in the quartefmaster's de-
partment The new class will organise jay
for six weet1 of les<nres aud preetiosS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
Victor to Enlarge Plant

The Victor Talking Machine Company
will erect an addition to its cabinet factory
on Front street north of Market Camden
and make alterations 10 the building at
a cost OF $4s,400. Irwin & leighton are
the contractors.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26

Exemption claims were put In by SS.2l7
of the white and negro citizens A total
OF So 234 did not answer Ine twelfth ques-
tlon regarding exemption either in the af-
frmative or negative.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
Morker Crushed Between Cans

Two trolley cars crushed Frank Rankin
a car cleaner 1853 Orthodox street, at the
Phlladelphla Rapid Transit Company car
barn. Richmond street and Allegheny ave-
nue. today was taken to the Episcopal
cIospltAl whore . Was said he win recover
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26

|cHEEsE-Ruled firm under light offerings and
~ demand. Quotations. New York full
~ ~ fancy, new. 23A 024c; do. do, fair 10
III new. % a 23I5 c. do. part skins, II q 1sc.
|ErTTER-Fancy stock sold fairly and ruled
|m with supplies well under control. Quota
|.sv ,rciais 41c; extra SO 440c; extra frsts
II hrsts. 37ia C: seconds 36R G; nearby prints,
h seconds 36iz Q37c; special brands Of prints
MING at 40 ~ 4Sc.
|rcGs-There was n fair demand for strictly
II eees at full figures, but ordinary stock was
Ia and weak Quotations were as follows:
|,rhv frsts 5000 per case: nearby current
|epis $3.50 per case; western extra frsts.
N 20 per case; do nrsts. $500 per case; fancy
|ected candled eggs were jobbing at 40Q4lo
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-26
'''Ia ''I Butte Mining Cuts Dividend

's...'.',s, +D.ls, June 2e.--North Butte Min
n ifs4ny has declared q quarterly diyi-
. +'niS Q nhare. Three months ago
~. q a . share was declared The
~ |af4o|o duly ~ 10 1fock o.
Books viii noI ~ closed