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New-York tribune., 1918-09-13
No State Rail Rates
Government Not 70 Restore
Local Reviewing Function

WASHINGTON. Sept. 12.-Rate re-
viewing functions of state railroad and
utility commissions probably will not
be restored to them by the railroad
administration, it was stated to-day,
although tho cooperation Of the state
police regulations will be welcomed.
In some states also commissionS have
gone ahead with Investigations of local
rate inequalities and have reported
0dations to the Federal admin
lStr3tion.
In most cases these fecommendatio
have been adopted. The principal agen-
cies for consideration of rate revisions,
however, will continue to be the re-
gional, district and local traffic COM
mitteeS.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13
''Prominent Attorney" Named
In Donnison Counter Sun

James Donnison, engineer for q, :,
Vacuum Oil Company, has answered -
suit for separation with dlvSiss
action in the Supreme Court IN WEI !.
he says that his tribulations began i.
Hong Kong, and now involve prom, =
nent attorney" Of New York, whom =,
does not name. It was in Hong nee .a.
he says, that his wife learned TO III
cocktails and the companlonsh'p '
other men.
Justice Donnelly reserved decissss
yesterday on motion for a!lmeI
made by Mrs. Donnison. Mira. ponss,
son alleges that her husband drissa
to excess and has bean cIusi -
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13
Crop Situation in France

The crop situation in France is bet
ter than it was last year, according to
istry of Agriculture. The general av-
erage of crops was II, against 66 for
1917. Winter wheat condition was 72
on July 1, against 81, but spring wheat
made less favorable showing, the fig
ures being 90 against 65. Corn on july
! was SO against II, but rains in Au>
gust have improved the harvest pros
poets of this cereal. 1t is stated In
the bulletin Economique Francais" of
August 10, 1918, that the grain pro-
duction has been especially favorable
this year; in some departments the
harvest appears to be double that of
1917
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13
Elections

Albert c. Fuchs, formerly assistant
cashier, was appointed cashier of the
Commonwealth Bank to succeed the
late John Burckhardt at the regular
meeting of the board of directors.
George F. A. OFT, formerly manager of
the Bronx branch, was appointed as
sistant cashier.
William Milne, formerly president of
the Peoples Bank of New York, was
elected director of the Chatham and
Phenix National Bank, and John B.
Forsyth. formerly cashier of the Peo-
pies Bank, was elected vice president
of the Chatham and Phenix National
Bank at meeting of directors of the
latter institution
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13
SOUTH PORTO RICO SUGAR co.

The Board Of Directors Of South Porto
Rico Sugar Company has this day de-
Clared the regular quarterly dividend of
go on the preferred stock. payable in cash
ct the ONCE Of Messrs william schall &
October /. 1913. to stockholders OF
record September IA. 1918.
The Board has also declared tho regular
quarterly dividend of $50 on the common
stock Of tho Company, payable in "divid en- d
scrip on October l. 1918. to stockholdera
or record on September II. 1918: such
scrip to be dated October !. 1913 70 be
payable on October !. 1921. to bear interest
- the rate OF 70 per annuin. payable semi
annually, aud to be subject 10 redemption
distributed TO tAs common stockholders by
Messrs. William Schall Sc Company or
October !, 1918.
F. A. DILLINGHAM;, Secretary.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13
The Dollar m Foreign Exchange

Unusually quiet conditions yesterday
prevailed in the foreign exchange mar
ket. On account of the holiday atmos
phere the volume Of trading was the
smallest in many weeks. Except for a
striking strengthening Of the rates on
Switzerland, no important changes took
place. Francs were shade easier, and
rates on London were steady.
Closing rates yesterday compared
with a week ago follow:
Quoted dollars to the poundO
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13
Market for Wool Presses

There is a demand for wool presses
in the Punta Arenas district of Chill
it is reported by United States Consul
John r. Bradley Before the war such
devices were imported from New Zea-
land and Australia, but none has been
received from that source for long
time and those constructed in Punta
Arenas cost more than i1nportations.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13
Declare Bank Dividend

Directors of the Chatham and Phe-
nix National Bank yesterday declared
quarterly dividend Of SO a share on
capital stock, payable October i.
Transfer books will be closed from
September 20 to September 80, both
dates inclusive.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13
New York

Du Pont Company Buys Paint Con-
cern.-The business of the New Eng
land Paint, Oil and Varnish Company.
at Everett, Mass, has been purchased
by the Dn Pont Company and will be
largely used to cover the New England
field. The Du Points take it over as Il
working organization.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13
Senate Committee Fails
To Act in La Toilette Case

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12. - Absence
of a quorum prevented the Senate Elec-
tions Committee from resuming consid-
Grafton of the charges involving the
loyalty Of Senator La Toilette growing
out of his St. Paul speech.
Chairman Pomerene had hoped to
have the committee report to the SEN
ate that it is without authority to act
in the case
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13

Money and Credit

Although the banks were open for
business yesterday, activity In the
money market was at low ebb, owing
to the fact that the various exchanges
were closed. There was no call money
market.
Quiet ruled in the commercial paper
market, where rates were steady at 6
per cent.
Bank Acccptances.--Rates yesterday
were as follows:
Thirty Sixty Ninety
Spot de-, days. days. days.
livery: Per cent. Per cent. Fer cent.
E ieible
m M ber
banks. .. .4I4@4 42s@414 4ss@4A
ligible
bcr banks.4A@4Is 42s@4* 4ak@4a
eligible
bank bills5A@4 64@4s4 5I4@4s4
For delivery within thirty days:
Per cent.
Eligible member banks. AVE
Eligible non-mcmber banks. h2s
Ineligible bank bills. ...........
Discount Rates.-Tha following table
gives the current rates OF the twelve
Federal Reserve banks on commerce nj
manor IN all npriOds uD TO DirCty days:
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13
DIVIDEND NOTICES
UNITED FRUIT COMPANY
DIVIDEND NO. :

quarterly dividend OF two per cent
tro dollars per share) on the capital stock
OF this Company has been declared, paya-
Bile on October Is. 1913. to stockholders OF
record at the close OF business September
20. 1913
JOHN W. DAMON. Treasurer.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13
News Digest
Foreign

London Market Strong.-LONDON
Sept. 12.-The stock market maintained
a good tone and displayed increased
strength to-day. Gilt edged securities
advanced under the lead of consols and
iron, steel, shipping and West African
mining shares hardened. Otherwise
the dealings were moderate at steady
prices. Money was moro plentiful.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13

Bank of France tatement.-PAR1S,
Sept. 12.-To-d days Bank Of France
statement will show diminution Of
114,0OO,O0O francs in advances to the
state, which have been reduced to
S,OOO,OOO,OOO francs, leaving intact
after three months the advance of the
100000 authorized by law on june
7. A semi official note published to-
day draws attention to the fact that
this is the first time since the war,
except when loan was raised, that
the state has been able to diminish its
debt to the bank solely by the re-
sources of the Treasury.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13
The Weather Report

WASHINGTON. Sept l2.-1he lake disturbance
has progressed very slowly since Wednesday night
and Is central tonight over the lower lakes and
tho Province OF Ontario. 1t has been attended by
general rains IN the Ohio Valley and the lake
region. and by showers TO the eastward There
were also local showers In the mountain distrtcts
OF Virginia. North Carolina and Tennessee IN
Eastern Florida and Northern Alabama. and sub
standA rains. In Northern California Elsewhere
the weather was fair. 1t Is cooler in the Ohio
Valley and the upper lake region. and generally
warmer throughout tho West except In the pac,ac
states.
There will be rain Friday In tho eastern lower
lake region. New England and the middle Atlantic
states. followed by fair weather Saturday There
wii " a. also Dc local showers tomorrow and Saturday
Mississippi River the weather viii be- fair [e
row and Saturday. 1t will be warmer TO- morrow
and Saturday In the Ohio valley and unper
region, ana warmer Saturday In the lower lake
region ~ e' iAAe
Information from vicinity Of tropical h,rrtcao.
is very indefinite. although there are some ndi
cations Of its having turned to northwestsard over
Forecasts for Special Locaiitss.-Western Penn.
sylvania-Partly cloudy to-day: to morrow fair And
warmer
Western New York-Rain today. followed by
fair: Tomorrow fair and slightly warmer
Eastern New York-Rain to- day: to-morrosr t,,-
New England-Raln to-day; to- morrow prohahiv
fair. 'o""oS
New Jersey. Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware
SHOWERS day; tomorrow fair; little change in
temperature. 'e' ~
Local ohhdal Record.-The following oric!al rec,
ord from the Weather Bureau shows temperature,
during the last twenty-four hours. In comparison
with the corresponding date OF last year:
2, 1913. 1917 1918 1917
: $:: g g 81 $.:::.:: : : 3 8
- ~ ''''''' o1 o4lll D. m-....... 81
Highest temperature yesterday 1o deprees lot,
go p M lowest. 50 tat y ol a. M average
S AyerSss same date last year. So average same
Humidity
M '''Ss p n...74 p NJ. SO
Barometer Readings
m..so m. 1906 81 m, - U
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13
Exemption of Securities from
Personal Property Tax
for 1919

OCTOBER 1st, 1913, is assessment day
in the City of New York for 1910 taxes
Certain securities may be made exempt
from the personal property tax under the
"Invcstmcnt Tax Law and the "Mortgagc
Tax Law of New York. But this ex-
cmpton must be secured prior to October
1st, 1918.
Our booklet, The Inve5tment Tax La1O
and the Mortgage Tax Law, contains
the text of these acts; and our booklet,
Bonds Exempt or Exempnbe unde, the
Mortgage Tax La1v, gives list of securi-
tics coming within the provisions of the
law, and shows their taxable status These
booklets will be sent on request.
Our Trust Department is prepared to act
for you in securing exemption of your
holdings, and to give you any further in
formation desired
Guaranty Trust Company
of New York
40 Broadway
rHtA A7.. 4 <sri 5. 81 I.~s..a s.. z c
PARIS opF1cE
Madison Ave.& Rued stalea
Capital and Surplu. $5O,OOOOOO
Resources more than 60O,OOOOOO
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13

Bank Clearings.-Bank clearings in
New York Yesterday we're: Exchanges,
607,6o4, ,244; balances, $59,S36,d34.
Silver.-London, 491zd, unchanged;
New York, 1O1 Mc, unchanged; Mexican
dollars, 7S7sc, unchanged.
Sub-Treasury. The banks lost
s6Sc,759 to the Sub Treasury yesterday.
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13

London Money Rates. - LONDON.
Sept 12.-Moncy was unchanged at 8
per cent. Discount rates were: Short
and three months bills, 1882 per cent
Gold premium at Lisbon remained
10000.
Bank of England Statement.-
DON, Sept. 1.-THE weekly statement
of the Bank of England shows an in
crease of 1000 in gold coin and
bullion holdings. The proportion of
the banks reserve to liabilities this
week is 1920 per cent, compared with
1856 per cent week ago. The bank
rate remained per cent. The state
ment. with changes from last week,
follows:
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13

Highest temperature yesterday 20 derrees fat
go p M lowest SO TAT y .0l a. m y average
o.: average same date last year 60; average sans
date for thirty three years So '"''0
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13

Below is given the current exchange
value of foreign money in dollars ana
cents. together with the intrinsic gold
parity, as calculated by the United
States Mint:
New-York tribune., 1918-09-13

shall be exempt from graduated addi-
tional income taxes, commonly known
as surtaxes, and excess profits and
war profits taxes now or hereafter i'm
posed by the United States, upon the
income or profits of individuals, part
ncrships, associations or corporations;
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06
What May Be Pl~nted In
Florida This Month
LAWS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
ARE TO BE REVISED

Concord, N. H., June 6.-The ad'
vance guard of delegates arrived IN
town today in readiness for the as
sembling Of the convention which has
been called to frame new constltu
ton for the state of New Hampshire
1t will be the tenth convention OF It's
kind since the establishment of the
state government
When the convention IS called tt
order in Representatives hall at the
state house on Wednesday morning
the clerk will call roll of 434 names
of delegates, the longest such list II
the history Of similar gatherings il
state or nation. There will be Re
publican majority of over 100 in thu
body, the delegates having beef
nearly all elected on partisan lines.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06
Central Florida

London, June 5.-The official Brit
ish attitude toward the controversy
over the proposed Lincoln statue in
London, intended to commemorate
100 years of peace between Great
Britain and the United States is that
they are ready to accept anything
that the American committee agrees
upon. Sir Alfred Mond, the member
of the cabinet responsible for this de-
partment of national activity. wants
this clearly understood, and in a
memorandum given to The Associa,
ted Press he says:
Some American comments on the
statue controversy have represented
me as taking sides in the matter.
have been very careful not to imply
any veto of replica of either the
Barnard fthe St. Gaudens statue.
81 have, however, pointed out what
| think is perfectly true, that work
specially designed for the site. a work
of an original character, would prob.
ably be the mist satisfactory solution
Every sculptor will, | think, agree
with this view.
1T is question for the American
donors to decide whether the delay
involved in the presentation of an
original work and the uncertainty as
to how far a lew work would be as
satisfactory as a replica of an exist.
ing one, outweigh the disadvantages
OF presenting London with what, af.
ter all is not an original, but mere.
ly a replica. 1t is also for them to
decide how far any replica design
for one site will really look effective
on another site.
This does not imply any intention
to veto, as far as | myself or the
British government are concerned.
have consistently taken the attitude
that it is for the Americans and not
for us to decide on this point"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06

In the classes Of dyes which if i'm.
ported would be dutiable at 80 per
cent plus five cents a pound, the Am.
erican manufacturers have shown re.
markable progress, producing 43,S1O,.
36S pounds at atotal value of $685.
$50. That this represents something
OF an excess over the American needs
Is evidenced by the fact that during
the fiscial year 1917, American made
dyes to the value of $11, 7O9,2S7 were
exportd to other countries. Thus the
exports exceeded the pre-war imports
IN total value although not in tonnage
nor in the variety of the dyes.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06

time and place Of said meeting, and that i'm
mediately after said directors have been elect.
ed that there shall be an election of the Of
ncers for the ensuing year thereafter, and
that IN voting by the stockholders each stock.
holder shall cast as many votes as he owns
numbers 0 shares
ARTICLE vi
The highest amount of Indebtedness or IL.
ability to which this corporation can al any
time subject itself to FOUR THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($4,0OO.O0).
ARTICLE VII
The names and residences Of the subscribers
are as follows:
A. D. Hartsell, Lakeland, Florida. -ls shares
n Z. Rodgers, Lakeland, Florida---- share
D. u. H0stetter, Tampa, Florida share
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the respective in
corporators have hereunto set their hands and
seals this 9th day Of May, A. D. 1918
A. D. HARTSELL (SsaI)
N. R. RODGERS (SeaD
STATE OF FLORIDA, '''
COUNTY OF POLK:
Before me, the undersigned authority, per
sonally appeared A. D. Hartsell N. R. Rodgers
and j. Z. Hostetter, to me well and personally
known to be the persons who signed the fore
gong notice Of proposed charter, who severally
acknowledged before me that they signed the
same for the uses and purposes therein set
forth and expressed
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and official seal this 97tb day
OF May, A. D. 1918.
ADELAIDE F. ROGERS.
:. Notary Public
My commission expires March 18th, 1921
760S-Mon
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06
WHISKY S14 QUART IN
DRYEST STATE IN UNION

Wheeling, w. Va, June 4,-West
Virginia is the dryest state in the
whole United States, according to a
statement made by J. Walker BEEN
chief state deputy prohibition commits
sioner. AS an indication of how eff
fective prohibition has become he saiG
that while there is some "pocket sell.
ing" going on the retail price OF liquor
is S14 a quart.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06

Pumpkins planted in corn furnish
a cheap appetizing stock feed They
should be planted in June, putting
ia pumpkin seed in about every sixth
hill. Pumpkins will effect but slight
ly the stand of corn and a large
amount of fine stock feed can be
raised, says the University of Florida
extension division. Pumpkins are
relished by both cattle and hogs. Two
and half tons of raw pumpkins are
equal to ton of corn silage for cat.
tie.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06

Railroad employees are now govern.
ment employees, and cannot be garni-
sheed, according to a notice just is.
sued to all offices of the Central of
Georgia. by the attorney of that
road. The substance Of the opinion
is that since money arising from the
operation of the railroad belongs to
the government, it follows that mon
ely paid out for the operation of the
railroads is also government money
and it is well known fact that gov
eminent employees are exempt from
punishment.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06
The following list includes what can
be successfully grown during June in
the several sections of Florida
North and West Florida

North and West Florida
Vegetable Garden-The sowing dur
ing this month is similar to the pre-
ceding. The growing crops will re-
quire attention as weeds grow fast
during this month.
Corn may be planted for the last
supply of roasting ears, also a few
water and musk melons. Cucumbers,
squash and pumpkins planted during
this month generally do we'll, but if
the weather is hot and dry, they re-
quire an abundance of water.
Southern Prolific, Early Golden
Cluster Wax, Pole Black Wax, Ken
lucky Wonder and White Creaseback
pole beans are the best to plant this
month, as they stand more heat than
other varieties. Continue to set out
sweet potato slips or vines.
Sow all kinds of radishes, endiva
for salad, lettuce Before sowing soak
THE seeds for two hours in water, take
them out, put in a piece of cloth and
set in a cool damp place, or If con-
venent in an ice box which is best
Keep the cloth moist, and in four to
six days the seeds will sprout. Then
SOW them. 1t is best to do SO in the
evening, and give good watering.
If the seeds are sown without being
sprouted, ants will be likely to carry
them away before they can terminate
and the scotsman be blamed for sell
ing seeds that did not grow. Thi;
sprouting has to be done from May tt
september, or, if the weather is warn
and dry in the latter months, up t.
the middle of October.
Should the weather be moist anl
cool in the fall it can be dispensed
with.
Cabbage for winter crops can b.
sown in this month, as the plants arr
generally easier raised during thi
than the following months.
Cauliflower may still be sown at tn
early part of this month; Henderson
SNOWFALL can be sown, Some cultiva
tors transplant them, when larg
enough, at once from the seeded in
to the open ground, others plant then
first in dirt bands and transplant int
the ground later However, if trans
planted at this time of the year the
will have to be shaded for a fewday
and watered until they have taken
: good hold.
Sow tomatoes for late crop toward
the end of this month.
Field-Cowpeas, Canada field peas
, sofa and velvet beans, rice, sorghum
. and all varieties of field corn can still
be sown. Plant sweet pOtatoe slips 0
/ vines for late crop, ---Waltons See
Catalogue.
Central Florida
/ Butter beans, cabbage seeds. cauli
, flower seed, celery seed, cowpea!
eggplant, peppers, squash, sweet pc
tatoes. tomatoes, watermelons rice.
Orlando, Titusville and Southwark
Butter beans, cabbage seed, celer
, seed, cowpeas, eggplant, pepper!
, squash, sweet potatoes, tomato plant
ard seed, watermelons,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06

Sorghum, millets, cowpeas and vel
vet beans are the forage crops best
suited for summer planting. says the
Florida experiment station. The
transportation problem is highly i'm
portant one. For this reason it is de-
sirable that Florida farmers grow
sufficient hay to feed their farm ami
mails instead of importing it.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06

A ton Of good peanuts will pro-
duce about IS gallons of oil. besides
about 700 pounds of meal and other
useful by-products. The peanut oil
industry is one of great promise to
the south.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06

All eggs are in one basket when the
farmer follows the one crop system.
This is unsafe because so much de-
ponds upon the weather and market
conditions, and just now the scarcity
of labor.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06

For the year ending March 81, 1918,
the sale of sponges at Tarpon Springs
aggregated $1,O95,2OO, the same be.
ing raw material picked right out of
the sea. 1t is said by experts that
an acre of water will produce as
much value in food and other pro-
ducts as an acre of land In that
event Florida has vast tributary
area. Watch Florida grow
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06

Animals on the farm are often rem
dered unfit for use by ill-ftting har.
ness Not only that but they are sub.
jected to much needless suffering.
Surfaces of collars and saddles which
come in contact with the animal
should be kept smooth and clean.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-06-06

'The one union to which all of us
belong, and to which our paramount
allegiance is owing, is that union
which is known as the American re.
public. Let us steadily keep in mind
the one great fact that nothing must
be allowed to interfere with ample
production. There must be no limi-
tation of production. This means
that there must be no attempt by the
government to price fixing which
shall result to the detriment of the
farmer '-Theodore Roosevelt.