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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28
rHE NEW NINE sTREEr THEATRE

THE NEW VINE STREET THEATRE
Owing to the fact that we are Jim
Crowed' in, or barred from the best
theatres and moving picture houses in
this city, we are more than pleased
to welcome the %re-opening of the New
Vine Street Theatre under its present
management, and especially since the
manager, Mr.. George w. X. Love,
seems to understand and appreciate
the needs of the people of this com
munity.
The external and internal improve
ments, the mellow lights, the soft
strains of music which do not disrupt
attention from what is being present
ed on the screen, but act as a subtle
force contributing to the pleasure and
delight of the patrons, all show that
the manager has an innate artistic
sense and that he likewise appreciates
the fact that the members of his aud
fence have been endowed with the
anne capacities.
Attending the theatre is very much
like reading a good book. At the end
or conclusion, n should feel that
he has gotten something, in the way
of pleasure or food for after-thought,
out of what has been presented. And,
If he does not have this feeling at the
conclusion the author of the book or
the play, as the case may be, has ut
terly failed in his purpose.
AS a people, we I'VE it to ourselves
to enjoy the h~ighclassed art of all
the star actresses and actors in this
country. If the "other fellow" de-
MES us this privilege, there is moth
ing left to be done but to secure them
for ourselves, or worse yet, to go
without. We are often too easily sat
isfied. We often accept that which is
not particularly pleasing to us without
murmuring. This characteristic has
been in keeping with the treatment we
have been compelled to accept in other
days. But, the time has now approach
ed when we have a right to demand
that which is best both in the field of
labor and in pleasure.
Mr.. Love caters to all. He has com.
edy and fun for the fun-lovers, that
which makes the jolly more jolly, aud
which acts as a balm to the tired and
care-worn mind, bringing at least a
temporary respite from the burdens
that have oppressed during the day.
He has melodrama and tragedy for
those who like to fathom the deeper
emotions, analysing human nature UNI
der the most trying circumstances.
There is music for those who perhaps,
care more for this side of the pro-
gramme. If, however, our patron be
Indifferent, then, there is a comfort
able seat in a clean, spacious audi
torium where he may sit unmolested,
as he shares in the delight of those
about him.
Whatever the idiosyncracies of the
many different patrons may chance to
be, l am confident that as long as
Mr.. Love presents such pictures as
The Unchastened Woman ALI.
mony,'' "A Daughter of the Gods and
Charlie Chaplin in "a Dogs Life
the theater lovers of this city will be
found filling this large auditorium to
capacity every evening.
We appreciate and thank Mr.. Love
for this great and worthy effort.
Signed,
Mrs. j.. Robert Williams,
2418 Vine st.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28
BARBER SHOPS.

BARBER SHOPS.
PARIS BARBER SHOP, L. w. Brown,
Prop. 1908 E. 18th st.
IDLE HOUR BARBER SHOP, 1921
Troost Ave. j. l.. Washington,
Prop. Bell Phone Grand 1894.
PALACE BARBER SHOP & POOL
HALL, G.. w. Wood, Prop. 1913 E.
10th st. Bell Phone East 1908.
THE LEADER, J.. w. Smith, Prop,
1880 Vine Street.
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VIM AND VIGOR S T
TONER

Americas greatest general tonic. 1t
makes rich red blood and builds up a
rundown system. Vim and Vigor
System Toner is a powerful Altera-
tive( Blood Purifier, Tonic and Appe-
tier. A wonderful Blood and Rheu-
matte remedy. If you are troubled
with S%crofula, Assesses, Ricketts,,
Eczema, Catarrh, Falling of the Hair,
letter, Ringworm, Scald Head, Boils
and Various Skin Diseases and HUI
mors of the Blood, give this remedy a
trial and be convinced Of its great
value. Price. $1.00.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28
PHOTOGRAPHERS,

J.. e. MILLER STUDIO, 1922 East
Eighteenth street. Bell phone. e. 81.
MURDock's STUDIO, 2110 Vine, w.
E. Murdoch, Prop; Bell Phone East
1849.
BERRY SPIKES, New Postal Card
Studio and Kodak Finishing; 1924
East 18th Street.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28

the Vim and Vigor Treatment will
do for your hair and scalp: (1)-
Will remove dandruff. (2)-Will
increase the growth of the hair. (3)
Will heal the scalp and keep the
scalp and hair in a halthy condition.
OWN render the hair soft, thick,
straight, fluffy and beautiful. Get it
today.
The Hair Promoter and Shampoo,
so cents each, or S1.00 the full treat
ment. At all drug stores. If your
druggist hasn't it he will get It for you,
or you may send money order or $1.20
in stamps to
Thee. Smith, Druggist and Dis
tr1butor, 1901 East 18th Street,
Kansas City, Mo.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28
ORGANIZATIONS.

American Woodmen-Rev. w. A.
Campbell, supervising deputy and
clerk; N. S. Adkins, special deputy.
Phones, Bell East 464S; Home, East
1850. Residence phone, Bell East 700.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28
ANNOUNCE MENT

We wish to announce to our
many friends and patrons that
Mr.. w. o. Bergman is the sole
owner Of the Booker Washing
ton Auto Training School and
Garage at 1420-1426 Woodland
Avenue. Repair work of all
kinds; storage strictly confiden-
tial. Would be very glad to have
your patronage. Race pride Is
shown in deeds not words.
". o. BERGMAN.
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Smiths Drug Store

The Store of Service, Quality and
Price.
18th and Tracy
Home Phone, Main 5467. Bell, Grand
1891. Free Delivery.
Phone and Mail Orders Promptly
Filled.
Every Day is a Busy Day at Our
Soda Fountain.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28
JEW ELERS

J. A. WILSON, 1916 w. Ninth street,
Kansas City, Nc. Bell phone, Main
1859.
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CLEAN r

DELUXE, Cleaners and Dyers, 1907
Troost. F. A. McWilliams, Prop,
Bell Grand 744; Home, Main $3.50.
BouLolN CLEANERS, 1906 North 5th
Street, Kansas City, Kansas; Bell
Phone West S3S. A. ]. Bouldin, prop.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28

Mrs. Neville's Corset customers
can find her at her store at 1904
Troost Avenue. Corsets for the
stout a speciality. All sizes fit
ted from $3.50 up. All kinds of
wearing apparel. Pay while you
wear. See the latest styles in
dresses. No two alike. Skirts,
waists, kimonas, silk underwear
and coats on the cash and credit
plan. Pay while you wear. 1904
Troost Avenue,
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Negro Business and Professional Directory
of Greater Kansas City
Ice e PARLoR.

Mrs. Charles Black, 2s15 North 9Th St,
Kansas City, Kans.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28
MOVING AND

sUcKNER G. McELRoY TRANSFER
CO, 1875 Lydia Ave. Bell Phone
Grand 1566W. Home Phone Main
9172.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28
NOTICE..

Just to inform the public from
now On that the Laing Patent
Hair Strengthening combs can
be bought at 1887 Woodland
Avenue, Kansas City, Mo. Mrs.
Mary Price, Agent.
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INSURANCE.

CLOVER LEAF INSURANCE CO.,
P. c. James, Dist. Mgr, 1918 E. 18th
St. Bell Phone East 2750.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28

E. A. sHAckLEFoRD, Attorney-at-
Law, 511 Minnesota Avenue, Kan
sas City, Kans. Bell Phone West
1856.
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JOHN LANCE, 1913 East 18th st.
Bell phone East 1852.
c. A. FRANKLIN, 1909 East 18th st.
Bell Phone, Grand 1888.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28
BAKERIES.

HOME BAKERY. Mrs. A. Compton,
Prop. 1717 q. 18th street.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28

OIL LEASE FOR SALE.
Forty acres in Montgomery County,
sN years to run; taxes, due In April,
$40, Producing wells within $50 feet
on all sides Of lease, 5000. See Barker
at The Kansas City Sun office.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28
DRESSMAKER.

MISS PEARL MAYSE, 16O7-A E. 18th
st. Bell Phone East 4730.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28

VANCE HAND LAUNDRY, 231O Vine,
Mrs. c. Vance, Prop.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28
AUTO DELIVERY AND coNFEc-
TIoNARY STORE,

THE PANAMA, 1704h East 18th ST.,
p. H. Brown, Prop. Bell phone,
East TIA.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28
PRODUCE,

PROGRESSIVE PRODUCE & PoUL.
TRY CO., 1926 Vine Street. Bell
asst 1888. Mrs. Matte Turner, Prop.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28
GROCERY,

HAIR EMPORIUMS
LA6ELLE COLLEGE and HAIR EN-
PoRIUM, Mrs. S. E. Laing, Prop.
Bell phone East 250SW. 1907 E.
18th st.
HUMAN HAIR WORK SHOP, 2407
Vine st. Mrs. Anna Allen, Prop.
Bell phone East 1926.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28
COAL COMPANIES,

PAYNE COAL CO., 19O2h Vine St.
Bell Phone East $50.
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REAL ESTATE AND RENTALS.
WILLIAMS G. JACKSON, 1904 East
18th st. Both phones, East 1415.
coLoRED PEOPLES INVESTMENT
CO. w. B. Harvey and ". S. Hun
ter. Office 1922 Vine Street. Bell
Phone, East 1011. Home Phone,
East 4011.
II. L. KlNsLER, 91s East Twenty
first street. Bell phone, Grand
1904. Home Phone, Delaware $50.
C. w. MELONS G. CO., 1903 E. 18th
St., Kansas City, Mo-, also Kansas
City, Kans. Bell East 44O0; Home,
East 551S.
SHOE REPAIRING.
ELECTRIC SHOE SHOP, 1514h E
18th St., A. M. Creme, Prop.
FIRST CLASS SHOE REPAIRING,
23O0h Vine Street. J.. S. Walker,
Proprietor.
ELECTRIC SHOE SHOP, w. M.
Thomas, Prop, 2427 Vine Street.
ELECTRIC SHOE REPAIRING, 1902
Vine st. Bell East $50.
SHOE STORE.
G. A. PAGES SHOE STORE, 1907 E.
Eighteenth street. Pell phone, East
1928.
SHINING PARLoRS AND NEWS.
THE ELITE SHINING PARLoR AND
NEWS, 24071a Vine Street. Bell
Phone East 1892.
TEACHER OF PIANO.
THELMA M. BRoADUS, 2409 Vine
ST. Bell Phone East 1926.
UNDERTAKES.
ADKINS BROS, Nineteenth and Vine
streets. Both Phones, East 4S49.
East 434s.
H. 3. MOORE, 1104 Independence ave-
nue.. Bell phone Main 339SW. Home
phone Main 3341.
WATKINS BROS, 1929 Lydia avenue.
Bell phone Grand 987, Home Main
1889. Res, Bell East 1921.
NATHAN W. THATCHER, Undertaken
and Embalmer, 1914 North 9Th ST.,
Kansas City, Kansas; Home Phone
West SAT; Bell Phone West S21.
Night or Day.
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HOTEL AND CAFE.
DEL MAR, 1905 Troost Ave. H. A.
Grayson, Prop. Bell phone, East
579J.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28

BARBECUE AND LUNCH.
BARTEE G. VERTER, 1905 East 18th
street. Open day and night. Bell
phone, E. 3679W; Home phone, E.
ABB.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28

at Law, 1912 E. 18th st. Home
Phone, East 1850. Bell Phone, East
4648.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28
DRY GOODS and NOTIONS,

r. L. HOPKINS, 2416b Vine. Bell
phone, East ,4242J.
DRUGS.
E. S. LEE, Prop, 1900 East 18th st.
Bell phones, East 1744 and East
$3.50; Home phone, East 1880.
GROCERY.
HUNTER GROCERY STORE, 244O
Vine Street. Bell Phone East 4374J.
Mrs. Hunter, Prop.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-12-28
No More Short, Harsh
and Unruly Hair

if you will insure your Hair and
Scalp with the Vim and vigor
Hair and Scalp Treatment. What
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-01
IoGAN BRYAN's CLOSING STOCK
LETTER.

BY Private Wire TO A. f. Mastc1 g. Go.
NEW YORK, Jan. sl.--The market
displayed very firm tone during the
forenoon. but after the Presidents let
ter 70 the farmers union OF Illinois was
made public the same intimating in n
very firm manner that the eliminating
crisis Of the world struggle had como
and that tho achievements OF the year
on one side or thr other would deter
mine tho issue. was carefully digcStcd.
n buying movement Of tremendous c1-
tent developed and Carried prices In all
directions to substantially higher levels.
That the sailing Of Spanish trans-Atlan-
tic liners have been suspended was q
stern indication Of the methods which
will br pursued from now on in order to
force Il hasty md successful conclusion
Of the world struggle.
As VIZ have stated 40 often recently.
VIC believe that the time has arrived
ut which calculations should be begun
to be made with respect TO the probable
status OF things when peace is once
more at hand. The market looks still
higher but the stocks which will bezne-
Pit mostly from peace should we be-
lieve be favored the greatest and among
tho issues of that type. we think the
mortors. the equipments. oil shares.
harvester companies and fertilizer and
chemical producing concerns as we'll rs
railroad shares rank In this first class
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-01
FINANCIAL OPINION

BY private wire to A. E. Masten X 20;
Financial News Bulletin says: A Gooa
denl Of short stock for professional re-
sources has been put out in the general
market because Of the failurc or Cnltcd
states Steel to respond more to the ac-
zion OF the directors and the earnings
showing. but according to gossip the lac
tor of influence now seems TO DO Il lcei-
i,r that the earnings for January are
Going to be very uufnvorahle because OF
congestion and fuel shortage ana thcre-
fore IL will be wise for speculative IN
+erests to consider the weight or that
roatter against aggressive bullish nctiH-
NV Pool channels cnnt!nIin to give our
bullIsh gossip regarding the stocks OF
snrar rubber and ii companies. lnS'u-
ora are credited with having accum"lRt
cd these stocks recently on 'iocFa'
scnle. In the absence or more oHEreH
stve b,1llIsh activities In the genera
market the room trading element ana
tho uptown professional cliqucS VIII hc
found working for reactlnnS IN III" III
dustrIals according to current gossip
+. p. Kecch & Co. say: We thlhN
we'll Of railway equipment st"cNs' SUI
rars, rubbcrs ind marine issues
Clark, Childs & Co.: The railroad mar
ket presonts very favorable appear
ancc, with tho promise OF early stltlns
Of the rail control situation 1hS Is
particularly true Of roads win large
treasury investments.
Plt,sburgh - Pittsburgh Steel com
pany declared regular quarterly 6'Fi-
deud Of TX per cent on preferred s,"eN'
nayablo March l, to stock OF record Feb
runry IL
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-01
SANDY RIDGE, 0.

Word was received here Of the death.
Of Jesse Devices Of Salem. O.. son OF
Thomas Devices. a former resident or
Mount Holly now Of Salem. HG and
his father were chopplng down a tree
when IN some manner the tree IN FALL
ing caught him. iujuring him 30 that
he died shortly after He Is survived
by his wife and seven children. 1atheri
and mother. ono brother. Ezra Devices.
Of GAINESVILLE. and one sister. HAhnahG
Of New Jersey. Intcrment was made
at Salem, o.
The many friends Of Commissioner
W. r.. King Of Kings Bridge will be
sorry to learn Of his Illness. due TO
pneumonia.
Mrs. Sarah Cooper and nephew. Her
bert Wildes Of Parkershure. W. Va.
were hero to attend the funeral Of Mrs.'
Margaret Cooper Of Mount Holly Fri
day. -
Miss Edna Burchneld spent the week
end with her aunt Mrs. Charley Camp
bell Of GAINESVILLE.
Miss Lola Crawford visited relatives
In town Saturday and Sunday.
Slr. and Mrs. Ed Mcfarland OF Stump
town Ridge were shopping in Barnes
vile Saturday.
John Brooks spent Sunday with Eu-
gene Stewart Of lower Sandy Ridge, who
is seriously III OF Thcumatism.
Charley Burns OF Goshen Ridge has
purchased n new Ford car.
Miss Minnie Mcknight. an enterprise
ing young lady OF Mount oltyet was
shopping in GAINESVILLE Saturday.
Mr. and LIrs. Benny Wood and family
Of Mount Olivet spent Saturday with
their parents. Mr., and Mrs. Frank Wood
Of GAINESVILLE.
MI and Mrs. Herman Moore were
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. George Burch-
field Sunday evening.
Mrs. Tabitha Steward of Lower Sandy
spent the weekend with her sister. Mrs.
w. II. Sears.
Mr.. and MIS-. Clarence Wilcox and
family returned 10 their home at New
ark O.. Saturday after spending sew
cral days here with relatives.
Mr., and Mrs Guy Thornburg and sis
ter, Miss Laura, OF Spcidel were shop
ping IN GAINESVILLE Saturday.
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FINANCIAL COMMENT

NEW YORK. Jan. 51.-Thc profess
o,nna, character OF the market ycster-
day was quite pronounced. There was
M particular trend and activity CEN
tered on specia1t!es. with Indications
TINT most Of the speculative public pre-
fe-rec to look rather than to partici-
nate In tho market. awaiting the ttme
whom positive movement OF prices
appears moro probable.
Tho market evidently Is commencing
TO reflect thu approach Of peace In the
Arm tone Of harvesting and chemical
companies. Rails should be helped by
the - per cent rate Increase allowed
in tho famous lrtcr-nountain case
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-02-01
UNUSUAL ACTIVITY
IN NEW YORK MARKET

NEW YORK. Jan. Swell defined
causes contributed to the unusual acttT-
fly. breadth and strength OF to-day's
strock market. chief among which was
the message Of President Wilson to the
Western Farmers conference.
Other potent developments included
the cumulative signs Of serious disturb
ances within the central empires and
n advance In inter-mountain freight
rates. coupled with the reported deci-
sion Of the senate's raIlroad committee
TO recommend restoration OF the rail-
roads to shareholders \ year after tho
war.
Stocks were strong at the opening.
but the market did not get into Its
stride until r1id-day. when the inquiry
for rails overshadowed all other feat
ures. 1nduStrials next came Forward.
United States Steel leading with allied
equipments. including ihe farorlte war
issues.
Prices were the highest levels in the
fevcrishy active final hour. operations
being enl!vened by sensational advances
In several high priced Sp"ctaliies. nota-
bly, General Motors. which recorded an
extreme gain II Il points II; l39i:. Cen
eral Electric. which rose 97s points TO
l4n and Texas Company At a gross ad-
vance OF !: points.
United States Steel vas confldsntlE
absorbed In singi" lots OF 1000 to 4.oOo
shares. closing at =, 5. the slightest
fraction under lis best and net gain or
49,. PaciEics. c"s;rrS and minor west
e-n az, southwestern: issues featured
the rails at gross gains OF IL . points.
Safes amounted to 965.D00 shares.
Bonds ~nre active. but irregular. IN
t.rna:innal$ hardening pe-cepeialy.while
Liberty issues were heavy to weak.
The AIS made n new minimum at 1870.
likewise the second As. Mt 90.I6. both
&allyIng substantially later. The first
As sold between $3.50 and se.5H. Total
bonds sales irar value> amounted TO
$685.. 0ln. Old United tStass issues
were L to :. per cent higher on call.
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STOCKS AND BONDS
UPLAND

E-,r,. NJ the home of Hart BUCKET
caused by over heated furnace pips, ~.
sunday WIS difficult 70 locate loi
linn. The house vas filed with s'..oM'
,r,vo vrors agu, on the Fourth el 1u,S'
IN. barn burned and for time VI"
house was in danger Of goins' 'o".
DR. Strives of Martins Ferry WAS
,.,I1rJ Ia attend the horse OF ,t!i"ie"
tIarts. which in some manner urhho w, !" -
r4nmet n I,itchfork in its breast. 1ne
animal suffered great pain.
Death was again fiSllor u VIC
q, Mrs, Young, Il coIored family on ."e
,,i,,n th,s h.ing the fifth member Oh inc
t., m ,.,,,Ird in AS many years. II VIII
II, rr,ucnbcrcd that the father "''a
Irnwncd in the 1913 flood. while trying
g., rescue the nigs. When found ne was
rrasuiug the hog light. but was aeao'
while the animal WAS Still alive. -,
Al IN. Fairvicw school house on Eft
div January -. the FalrrieW LlteEaIy
society held discussion on Is oeSutS
Moro EnlicIng that Educatlon IN
r:ran"" Beauty win out. Inc s""Se.
for the discussion next FRIDAY. Aprti -
will he Resolved. that the ola Dacae!ofS
h. taxed To support the oiu "A"'u'
Every body invited.
Miss MnrlUrlp SrOH W AS
- few DAYS At the home OF MISS jessie
Woods al this place.
The oyster supper given ny the sp-
worth League was postponed until Moh-
day. on account Of the weather.
Miss Ncttie Woods spent Sunday al
homo with her parents. Mr.. ana Mrs.
John Woods.
John pevalt was business visitor at
Yor!;viIle.
W. w. Woods. lIthia water man. has
been confined to his home few days.
Mr.. Woods has been hale and hearty
all his life and chats under the conhnc-
mcnt. We hope Mr.. Woods VIII soon
recover from his sickness.
Mrs. John Dcvalt was. visitor AZ
Wheeling this week.
Rlackfcrd school resumed to-day win
n fair attendance. No school Will he
held on Monday. owing to Mr. Dennis be-
Ing unable To get there.
Miss Cecil Park Of Terra Alta. W. Va.
IS he guest of Mrs. John Dcvalt.
Mrs. l. Gilmore Is recovering rapidly
from the fall she sustained q week ago.
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PROFITS FOR THE
YEAR $l,365,9l5
These Figures, However, Are
Subject to Large Tax
Reductions.

The annual meeting OF the stockholm
ers Of tho Wheeling Mold and Foundry
company was held at the Peninsula
plant of the company yesterday after
noon at . o'clock. Tho meeting was
nni1a1 m order hy Attorney Henry NJ.
Russell. Jr.. who named Mr.. Albert
cncdcker for chairman and Secretary
Woods Of the company acting sccrc-
.arr. Tho most interesting part or inc
meeting was the reading Of the annual
report Of President Fields. which went
INFO detail as to the OPERATION or the
company during the year
The report showed net prohi TOT
the wear Of s1.3G5.91a.0I. as against
s4o3,474.61 in 1916. This profit Is SUB"
iect TO the deduction Of the excess
Irrntit tax. which was estimated /" he
from $4,000 to 100000. DIVIDENDS
during the year had been paid |" the
amount Of $4,000. and the amount s"s-
ccptIblo Of being carried to surplus al.
Ter excess profit tax deduction IS pau
will. therefore. be about so2V'Vou. or
about So per cent or the pur 'etue ~
the common stock.
Sbipments during the year amounted
TO s4.oS1,663.92. about $2.oon.oo0 more
than the highest record ever before
made BY the company. An interesting
fact Is that about s4.30n0o0 or these
shipmcnts were III castings. rolls ana
machinery, staple lines OF tho com
pany and only about $5on.0oo in shells
made for tho government.
Orders on hand January I amounted
TO S7.7G1,034. an increase OF ABOUT
900 In orders rs compared win
January !. 1917. Tho report went into
detail as TO somo OF the orders and TO
work
eating now about sG.0o0.e0o. On this
ubject 1t said
The pclicy Of the management and
directors, as enumerated In previous re-
norris. has been gradually TO reconstruct
our business along the line or building
rolling mil! machinery and repairs cast
incs. rolls and similar lines or WORK.
This policy was riEidly odhcrcu 10 uh-
-iI the demand for such material for our
own government became so inSlstent
that we felt It was our duty as well ~
privilege to devote our plant rs much
MS possible to aid the government III
this time Of stress. That we arc oolhs
our part is shown by the amount or
business on hand for government "orN
ms mentioned above
In closing his report President fle!ds
said:
"1n closing I wish to make tho per-
sonal addition to this report or dlrec-
tors that the extremely favorable show
ing as stated above Is due In no small
mart 10 the complete cooperation OF the
directors. executive committee, manaIo-
men, and works organization.
Very few changes or additions hhfe
been made In the personnel OF the or
but the entire cooperation
which tho management has received
from the heads Of tho various DEPART
1nents Is worthy OF noto IN 'h's re-
port"
The stockholders proceeded to tho
election of the board Of directors and
the old board was unanimously re-"ltct-
ed as follows: II. z. Fields c. c. Woods,
II. c. Ogden, John Stevenson. II. G: ST.
fel. c. II. Copp. Robert Htzlrtt, Friend
Cox. Henry NJ. Russell. Jr, J. NJ. san
ders and L. w. Blue.