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New-York tribune., 1918-03-14
Peoples Gas Declines

Gas stocks were under pressure in
yesterdays market, Peoples Gas of
Chicago starting the decline following
receipt of adviccs that the Illinois
Public Utilities Commission had denied
the application of the company for an
increase in rates. The company had
sought permission to increase gas rates
22 per cent. The city of Chicago made
strong fight against the increase. on
the ground that the state commission
did not have the authority to interfere
IN the matter of the existing contract
between the city and the company. In
February, at the annual meeting Of the
company, Samuel insult, president,
said: "The financial condition of the
company is not satisfactory, and it is
not likely to improve unless we are
granted the % per cent increase in
rates. The indications are that if we
run along about as we are now. with
no material further increase in the cost
of materials, fuel and labor, we will
for the year of 1918 come about $500
600 short of earning our bond inter
est" The company passed its dividend
last November. Yesterday the stock
broke from Al to 40h, and closed 21b
points off at 4l. Consolidated Gas
lost l point in sympathy, while the
other gas issues were fractionallv
lower at the close
New-York tribune., 1918-03-14
CHICAGO AND NORTH WEsih'
RAILWAY COMPANY.
NOTICE or ANNUAL MEEfis

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEEtl1' 8,
The Annual Meeting Of the stockss'ss, as's,
of the Chicago and North Wesiexa.a 4. y
Company viii be held at the once ofi,.ss,t X )
company, 226 West Jackson bou'sr srrs,.;is
the City of Chicago, Illinois. on n.
April .. 1915. ut eleven ocioch ~ =" trssa'
the election OF Directors ana W Wy ~
tion of such other business w ''
before said meeting. =, ST.
day. March 9. islS. at the close iosseerssa !, 4
ness on that day. and viii DC ivy
Wednesday. April 10, 1915.
Dated, March l. 1918. ,,..s,desI
RICHARD II. ASHTON 10y
JOHN II. CALDWELL, see'e'".~-~~>l
New-York tribune., 1918-03-14

The above rates express the cost of
foreign money in terms of the Ameri-
can dollar. Yo,. buy an English pound
sterling at, say, s4.75A. The intrinsic
parity is S4.S69s per pound. Thus you
say either that pounds are at discount
or that dollars are at premium, which
IS owing to the fact that in England
the demand for dollars with which to
settle accounts in this country is greater
than the demand in this country for
pounds with which to settle accounts in
England.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-14

S3l9,s19, before war taxes, which have
not yet been determined, compared
with S27S.219 for 1916. Profits were
equal to $6.37 share on the $4,000 out
standing shares, compared with $3.50
for the preceding year.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-14
Relevant Comment
A Political 1mpossibility

In the opinion of Theodore H. Price
something should be done to reduce
the spread between the current price
of raw cotton and the retail price of
staple manufactured cotton goods.
"The advocates of higher raw cotton
prices" he says, "refcr to the extraor-
dinary figures at which manufactured
cotton goods are selling and it is to
be admitted that comparison between
the price of shcetings, ginghams, ducks
and the like still indicates that they
can be sold at figures which leave the
manufacturer a substantial if not alb
normal profit on raw cotton even at so
or 33 cents a pound 1t is, we think,
in fact susceptible of proof that retail
buyers of staple cotton goods are being
asked to pay the equivalent of SO cents
pound, plus liberal manufacturing
profit for raw cotton. That such con-
dtions should exist or that, existing,
they should be allowed to continue
while the supply of cotton is sufficient
for the worlds present needs, seems to
US the most fragrant example of eco
nomic injustice that the war has pro-
ducpd" "
New-York tribune., 1918-03-14

~ West Jersey & Seashore Railroad
poca,Hp rotai 9Hperating revenues for year ended
S725,727; operating expenses. ST :,
VIZ; increase $1,044,647; operating in.
come, Sl,o4o,so2; decrease, $37l,3sl:
Gon 1onef income, Sl660s7; increase, $4S,-
a9o; gross income, S1,2O6,890; decrease.
S322,sS5; deductions, $533,s9s; de,
crease, $55,o62; net income, $672,992;
decrease, $267,323
~, Lee Rubber and Tire Corporation
me ne annual report for the year ended
December. 81, 1917, shows net sales Of
S4'o73,S95, compared with $3,5S7,761 for
nresI rne previous year. Gross operating
pro-, pfohe an amountcd to $58,5S6. compared
with S246901 for the preceding year
Net Net profits were $22,5S8. compared with
s2aI,337 in 1916. Surplus was $22, ,5ss
compared com with Sl2,S37 for 1916. No
dividends we've paid in 1917, compared
W.T. WITH $225,ooo for the preceding Year
me 1917 surplus is equal to 2S cents
share for 1916. $-''' per
New-York tribune., 1918-03-14
News Digest
New York

Farmers Loan and Trust in War
Zone.-The Farmers Loan and Trust
Company, which has been appointed by
the United States Treasury Department
depositary for public moneys in Paris
and London, has opened special agencies
IN the war zones to make funds avail
able for the officers abroad. This ar
fangement is in effect substitute for
the ante e-bellum system of travellers
letters of credit and express checks.
B. f. Goodrich Company.-At spe.
Sla1 cn1l meeting of stockholders yesterday
following the annual meeting the re-
tirement Of 100000 prcferred stock.
already authorized by the directors,
was approved. At the annual meeting
Waddill Catchings, Of Goldman, Sachs
& Co., and F., c. Van Clcef were elected
directors to succeed Henry Goldman
and F.. A. Harding. The following were
elected as second vice-presdents; II
X. Raymond, w. Rutherford, w. C. Geer
and A. B. Jones. II. C. Miller was an
pointed manager of the tire sales de-
partment and w. II. Yule was placed at
the head of the mechanical goods de-
partment
New-York tribune., 1918-03-14
Money and Credit

Shifting of banking funds in con-
ncction with government financing i'm
parted strong tone to the money mar
ket yesterday, and at the Stock Ex-
change all call loans were made on 6
per cent basis, compared with on
Tuesday.
Offerings Of funds for fixed matur-
ties continued mcagre. A few loans
were reported as having been made at
6 per cent for sixty days, against half
railway and half Industrial securities
AZ collateral. The demand for'timc ac-
commodation is heavy, but the banks
are not disposed to extend their com
mitments
Ruling rates for money yesterday,
compared with a year ngo, were az fol-
loWg:
New-York tribune., 1918-03-14
New York Stock Exchange Jist;nos

New York Stock Exchange Listings.
The following securities were ad-
mltted to trading on the Stock Ex-
change yesterday by the governing com
mittee: $15,825,70O cumulative per
cent preferred stock and S25,731, 800
common stock of the Allis- Chalmers
Manufacturing Company, which take
the place of outstanding voting trust
certificates; $6,000OOO stock of the
American Telephone G. Telegraph Com
pany.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-14
Week

Below is given the current exchange
value Of foreign money in dollars anj
cents, together with the intrinsic gold
party, as calculated by the United
States Mint:
New-York tribune., 1918-03-14
Pressure OF Tel. & Tel.

Accompanying the selling in Amer
lean Telephone &; Telegraph shares dur
ing the last two days there has been
the usual crop of rumors that the COM
carry out it's big construction pro-
gramme. In banking quarters usually
associated with the company's financing
these reports are branded as false,
although it is not denied that later in
the year some sort of borrowing may
take place. The fact that the stock
commanded premium of "a of 1 per
cent at one time yesterday indicated
that part of the recent selling has been
for the short account. This belief was
borne out by the recovery from the low
net gain over Tuesdays last sale Of
x of point.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-14
-DaYs

Discount Rates. - Official rates OF
discount for each of the twelve Fed
eral districts are as follows:
New-York tribune., 1918-03-14

Bank Acceptances.-Some more
activity was reported in this market
A considerable volume of eligible bills
is moving, despite the high money
rates.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-14
American Sugars Strong Position

Following the publication of the
American Sugar Refining annual report
at noon yesterday, the common stock
advanced 2 points to LOG. The figures
showing that the company had in
creased it's cash position from $22,717,-
construed as bullsh factor. From
this showing it is evident the company
will not be forced to enter the market
in the near future for funds at the
prevailing high rates of interest on
industrial borrowings.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-14
Starbuck Is Optimistic

G; A: Starbuck, president of the New
York Airbrake Company, stated at the
annual meeting of stockholders yester-
day that the five plants being erected
to manufacture shells, forgings, car
fridge cases and gun mounts for the
government were now practically COM
pleted. "You seem optimistic concern
ing the comp v future" salc e
stockholder. "With the orders on
hand" replied Mr.. Starbuck, 81 think
we have reason to be-"
New-York tribune., 1918-03-14

terday, most of the transactions being
for out town account.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-14
DI II &c TOR S

WILLIAM i. DIXON
Dixon Il Holmes
STEPHEN B. FLEMING
Pres. 1ntcrnatl Agrl. Corp.
GEORGE LEGG
George Lcgg & Sons
EDGAR j. NATHAN
CarGlozo & Nathan
EDWARD c. PLAT'T
Vice Pres. Mackay Co. S.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-14

Yesterday Year ago
Call money. 6% 2La%
Time money (mixcd colatcraD:
SIXTY days...... 6% 3La0033M%
Ninety days.. 6% 334@4 %
Four months... 6% 49a
3 to 9 months. Oh 4%a
Commercial Paper.-Primc bills were
discounted on g per cent basis yes
New-York tribune., 1918-03-14
Corn Products Strong

Corn Products sold as high as 36A
in yesterdays stock market, new high
price for the current year and only l
point under the high record of 1917.
According to commission house in
formation the stock shows signs Of
steady accumulation by important in
terests. Earnings for the current quar-
ter are understood to be running at a
rate substantially above the showing
made for the corresponding period Of
1917. The total turnover in the stock
yesterday was in excess of 5000 shares.
The closing quotation was 35M, net
gain of Is over Tuesdays last sale.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-14

JOSEPH A. SKINNER
Vim. Skinner e Sons
JAMES a. SMITH
Calhoun, Robbins & Co.
ELBKIDGE GERRY SNOW
Pres. Home Insurance Co.
CLAUS a. SPRECKELS
Pres. Federal Sugar Ref. Co.
JOHN r. TERRY
New York
New-York tribune., 1918-03-14

Sub-Treasury. - The banks gaincc
$4,000 from the Sub-Treasury yester
day.
The Newark journal., 1918-03-28
ELECTION JUDGES

The following judges have been appointed to hold the mu- nicipal elections in the various towns of Independence coun- ty next Tuesday, April 2.
 Magness-B.A. Smith, H. T Jones, Will Crow.
 Newark-G. M. Fields, D C. Lane and 4FAM Martin
 Sulphur Rock-H. w. Parks Will Duvall, Leslie Lindsey.
 Pleasant Plains.-H. w Johnson, Fred Hook, H. c Scates.
 Jamestown-E. A. Lowell, J A. Pate, w. D. Wheeler.
 Cushman-W. F. Gray, John Dobson, J. l.. Brown.
 Batesville-First ward, E. c, Parsons, T. E. Lentz, J. w,
The Newark journal., 1918-03-28
C. M. FIELDS JOINS
 w. s. s. LIMIT CLUB

G. M. Fields today purchas- ed $1,000 worth of War Saw ings Stamps from the First Ma tional Bank.
 These stamps are recogniz ed by the most successful busi- ness men of the country as the best form of investment, and they are being bought in large quantities all over teh country.
 There are a number of other patriotic citizens who should fall in line and join the War Stamp Limit Club.
The Newark journal., 1918-03-28
CLOCKS TO BE MOVED
 UP ONE HOUR SUNDAY
Railroad. Schedules and All Lines of Business Will
 Move Up With Clock

Preparations are being made to move clocks forward one hour, as required by law un- der the new daylight saving law, early Easter Sunday morn ing. At 2 o'clock Sunday morning sun time will drop one hour behind clock time throughout the United States.
 Railroad officials have re- ceived instructions to change clock time. Trains will con- tinue to run on the old sched- ules by present clock time, but one hour earlier by sun time. '"Train schedules will move up with the clocks" sail a rail- road official Tuesday morning. Travellers are warned not to expect that train departures will be one hour later by vir- tue of the setting forward of clock hands.
The Newark journal., 1918-03-28

God. Much eood was accom- plished in this meeting.
 The following preachers were present: B. l.. Milford, w. B. Hayes, w. T. Thomp- son, M. B. Umsted, F. M. Noe, c. J. Wade, A. McKelvie, E. A. Horn, w. w. Albright, J. E.. Sg9ll, Werner Bruce.
 The following laymen were present: F. c. Hoyt, Otto Her rington, w. P. Jones, w R. Rice c. P. Cook, N. E. Rouse, T. w. Stubblefield, M. R. Leggett, Uncle Jim Walker and Judge Cole.
The Newark journal., 1918-03-28
L. F. REEDER ANNOUNCES
 FOR CHANCERY JUDGE

Hon. Lyman F. Reeder, of Batesville, whose announce ment for the office of Chancell- or appears in the proper col umn of this paper is no strang- CT to the people of Newark and Independence county, having been actively engaged in the practice of law at Batesville for eighteen years.
 MT. Reeder has never be- fore asked the people of Inde- pendence county, or of the dis trict, for any office, whatever, ana mas frequently stated that he would never enter politics, but in view of the solicitations which have come to him from all over the district, he has be- come a candidate for this of- flee, which is now held by Judge Geo. T. Humphries, of Fulton county, he having been appointed by the Governor some sixteen years ago, when the office was created.
 MT. Reeder is an authority on law, being one of the most diligent and searching stu dents North Arkansas ever pro- duced. More than once he has been the subject of favorable comment from the judges of the Arkansas Supreme Court who have been presented with cases in which MT Reeder had prepared the briefs.
 It is no exaggeration to say that he possesses one of the best judicial minds in the state, and as a man and citizen he holds the confidence and es- teem of all who know him.
 He would make a splendid chancery judge and the peo- pie of Independence county should give him their loyal support.
The Newark journal., 1918-03-28
WEAVER PARDONED

Gov. Brough has pardoned Logan Weaver of this county who was convicted in circuit court of stealing a hog from Dr. V. D. McAdams of Cord, and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. Weaver had served about five months of his term.
The Newark journal., 1918-03-28
ARKANSAS EDUCATOR
 URGES BOND SUCCESS
University President Shows that
  Investing is Not Only Duty But Brings Profit
By John c. Futrall

The supreme duty of avery American citizen is unswerying loyalty and whole-hearted de- votion to his country. Words of loyalty and feelings of de- votion are worthless unless ac- companied by action.x Thous- ands of our boys are already facing death in all the forms which diabolical Prussian in- genuity can devise. But their sacrifices will be of no avail un less the people at home-all the people--steel themselves for the greatest effort that 8 nation can make.
 To us the war seems far away. The oft repeated state- fents aboutGerman creulty and ruthlessness, about the German desire to enslave the world and to trample under foot all op- position, frequently fall mean ingless upon our ears. But a ], sure as the sun rises in the heavens, the triumph of Ger many is this war means the end of that glorious political and economic freedom which has made America a synonym for s liberty and has opened the door of hope to millions of human beings.
 It is the dutysof e govern .-noant W.asbincuf<aN 4-.s-.-----'--' plans for carrying on the war, but to execute these plans the government must have the CO., operation and Assistance of all it's people. The prime neces- sity is money with which to provide the sinews of war.
 Early in April we shall be asked to subscribe to the third issue of Liberty Bonds. A man
The Newark journal., 1918-03-28

who subscribes to these bonds is not aonly doing his patriotic duty but he is looking after his own personal interests as we'll. Money thus invested is not a gift. It is a loan, and the se- curity is the best that can be found on earth for these bonds are practically equivalent to a mortgage on all the property of the United States.
 And the United States is three times richer than any other nation in the world.
 Just as it is the duty of per sons of large means to buy heavily of these bonds, so 1t is no less the duty of the persons of small means to buy small amounts. Nor is the duty con- fined to the man who has mon- ey lying idle in the bank.
 We must buy Liberty Bonds, even if it means for the present cutting off of luxuries and of some things that may appear to be necessities.
The Newark journal., 1918-03-28
NOTICE OF SALE OF
 PERSONAL PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will offer for public sale to the highest bid- der for cash in hand the fol- property belonging to the es- tate of E. H. Ashley, to-wit :: One horse, one cow and calf and five head of hogs. Said sale will be held at the resi- dence of George Ashley, in Magness township on Satur- day April 9th, 1918 at 10 a. m.
 GEORGE ASHLEY,
 A <~o,,+
The Newark journal., 1918-03-28
COMMITTEE MEETING

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Democratic Central Committee will be held at the court house at Batesville on Monday, April 1, 1918, for the purpose of ordering a Dem- ocratic primary for May 2s, as provided in the new primary election law, and for the tran saction of such other business as may come before the meet ing.
 All members of the commit tee are urged to be present.
 J. B. KITCHEN, Chairman. w. M. Thompson, Secretary.
The Newark journal., 1918-03-28
.x,x.~r TOR REELECTION

Tax Assessor George w. Wy att of Rosie announces in to- days paper as a candidate for reelection.
 MT. Wyatt has rendered the people faithful and efficient service during his first term in office and will no doubt be re- elected without opposition, as he deserves to be.
The Newark journal., 1918-03-28

Buy high grade fertilizer from Barnett Bros. Mere. Co.,, Batesville.
The Newark journal., 1918-03-28
FOOD CALENDAR
 SHOULD BE OBSERVED

The following food calendar has been prepared bys.the U. s. Food Adminisaator for the conservation of food and it's observance is recommended to all citizens:
 MONDAY.- Wheatless all day, with meatless breakfast.
 TUESDAY. Y.- Meatless aHk~ day, with wheatless -ss
 WEDNESDAY, all day with meatless prx, fast.
 THURSDAY Meatless break fast and wheatless supper.
 FRIDAY.-Meatlcss break fast and wheatless supper.
 SATURDAY. Pokless all day, with meatless breakfast and wheatless supper.
 SUNDAY.-Meatless break fast and wheatless supper.
The Newark journal., 1918-03-28

Parse; Second Ward, M. s. Smith, Fred Maxfield, J. 0. Burns; Thirl Ward, J. F. Mar tin, E. w. Hogan, J. w. Luff- man.
 Other officers of the elec- tion are appointed by the judg- eS.
The Newark journal., 1918-03-28
PREACHERS AND
 LAYMENS INSTITUTE
Methodist Ministers Gather to Discuss Church Matters in
 Batesville District


 the Batesville District met at Newark Tuesday.
 The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the general con- dition of the churches in this distrct; to lay plans for future work and co-operaton.
 Rev. w. B. Hayes of New port, preached to a large, at tentive crowd Monday night. His subject was missions. He used the old text, "Go ye there fore and teach all nations. " His discourse was a good one.
 Presiding Elder Milford an- nounced that the institute would open at 8:30 o'clock Tuesday morning.
 Services were started Tues day morning by the audience singing, "1. love thy kingdom Lord"
 Rev. w. M. Albright of West Batesville led in prayer.
 Eller Milford read a lesson from the third chapter of John and made a short comment on same.
 Rev. Milford then called for reports from each pastor present. The folloming made reports; w. B. Hayes, New port; j.. E. Shell, Newark; A. rrvnrrSfo, oavr Cfuy, F. "A. Horn, Newark; M. B. Umsted, Tuckerman; c. J. Wade, Sal ado; F. M. Noe, Sulphur Rock ; W. T. Thompson, Batesville.
 Several laymen were present and made additional reports from their respective churches.
 The conditions in this distrct are not as they shuold be; but by taking everything into con- sideration the church is doing much to bring about the saliva ton of the lost. Efforts are being made to pay all claims in full and have a revival in each church.
 Rev. Thompson was called on to give an address on where to get material for a Mission ary sermon.
 Rev. Hayes talked on Lit a1ature for Distribution" " These talks were very helpful and interesting.
 The afternoon services were oegun by singing "Take the Name of Jesus With You"
 Rev. Umsted led in prayer and Rev. Albright read Gal. 6, 1-10.
 Brother Albright then gave a helpful talk on our church paper.
 Rev. Fizer Noe placed a few facts and figures before the institute and gave many good suggestions.
 Rev. Umsted made a very practical and helpful talk on Our Claims and how to raise Them"
 w. P. Jones then made a very pointed address on "Our Need in the Foreign Field"
 Judge Chas. F. Cole asked that each pastor preach apatri- otic sermon oh Sunday April '.
 Rev. Hayes gave a few il- lustrations how each church could have a Woman's Mis- sionary Society.
 Problems were talked over i, and plans made for great ad- vancements in the Kingdom of
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Baxter Springs news., 1918-10-18
MATTHIAS COMPANY WILL
OPERATE THE GOOD LUCK

The Matthias Lead and Zinc CON-
pany has taken over the Good Luck
mill that was partly finished several
months ago on the Old Good Luck
lease adjoining the Lead Boy on the
east, and VIII finish the plant at once
The Mcdonald lease, across the road
north, will also be operated rs will the
Old Omaha shaft, near the Lead Boy
both of which will be connected with
the mill b. railroad.
At present the Matthias company is
a partnership of Pittsburg, Kas., men,
]. N. Mcdonald and associates, but
the organization will be incorporated
ut once. j.. W. Coleman is in charge
of the construction work and G. NJ
Eyssell is general manager.
The Good Luck was at one time
thought to be one of the best mines
in the Sunnyside field. Slabs of solid
Jack are said to have been found
there that were too big to be taken
out of the shaft without breaking.
The mill will be of $50 tons capac'
ity. It will be driven by gas.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-10-18
PRAIRIE COMPANY BUYS TWO
MILLS; COMBINE IN ONE

The Prairie Lead and Zinc COM
pany, whose lease is located across
the road from the Lead Boy has pur-
chased the partially completed build
ing on the Old Abe lease at Lincoln
vile and a mill that was laid on the
ground near their shaft several
months ago by a company which de-
cided not 20 use it and will combine
the two and make q $50 ton mill up
to date.
Superintendent Giles, a member of
the Prairie Company, has employed
Raymond Carol of Joplin to oversee
the construction of the plant and the
work will be done by day labor.
The mi! building is almost enclosed
and as the machinery is only few
rods away It will soon be installed
and the plant will be ready to oper-
ate.