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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-08
ROCK ISLAND NEWS.

O. Golden of this city and Frank
Patterson of Moline were married De-
cember Goth. Her friends wish them
happiness and success.
A party in honor of the drafted
boys was given Friday evening, Feb
ruary End, at the home Of L. T. Smith.
All present reported nice time.
Miss B. Edmunds returned Tuesday
evening from Muscatine, where she
spent the first Of the week with her
aunt, Mrs. F. Grooms.
A number from here went to Dav-
export to hear the Creole Ragtime
band, which played at the Columbia
theater.
Kenneth Floyd Jackson, the seven
months old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. 0. 3.
jackson, passed away Monday morn
ing with pneumonia and was buried
Tuesday afternoon, with service by
Rev, Royd. and init in Chippian-
mock cemetery.
Mrs. O. Vaughn is not doing so well
at this writing.
Mrs. A. Critz underwent an opera
ton Monday morning and her friends
hope that she gets along all right.
Miss G. Alnutt is visiting in her
home town.
Mrs. c.. Enoch entertained Wednes-
day Rev. Waters wife Of Davenport.
The Missionary gave an entertain
ment Friday, February End, at the
residence of Mrs. A. Black. A small
sum was realized.
The presiding elder committee are
trying oget busy and it IS about
time.
!: Friday, February 1st, at the Nc
Kinley Baptist church was held the
membership reception. A large num-
Der attended and short program was
rendered. Rev. Granger gave an ad-
dress and others were on the pro-
gram.
Rev. Saunders has presented his
resignation for May 1st. Friends are
sorry to hear of that.
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The above cut is that Of Mr.. Ed
ward Ross, the new secretary Of the
Y. M, C. A. recently established in
the Union Congregational church,
known as the Park Street branch Of
the Army Y. M. C. A. for colored sol
diers. Mr., Ross was sent here from
Camp Funston. He has lived nearly
all Of his life, So years, in Kansas
City, Mo-, and has been active devel-
oping the social, religious and civic
life Of the colored people there, an ac-.
tive member of the Second Street
Baptist church, held every Office in
the church but pastor, deacon for
thirty years, Sunday school teacher
for twenty five years; at present pres
ident Of the New Era district Sunday
school convention; was one Of the
active original organizers Of the col
ored Y M. C. A. and was its main
support when it seemed to be falling;
an active member Of the Cosmopolitan
lodge, G. u. 0. O. F., No. 2935, presi-
dent of Child's Protective League,
member Of the colored Federated
Charities, also member of Philis
Wheatly hospital board. He comes
highly recommended. Men and boys,
he asks you to come to the \ . any
time and meet him.
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SIOUX CITY, IOWA.

Mrs. Rose Simons of Minneapolis is
visiting for an indefinite period with
her daughter, Mrs. John Norris.
Mrs. E. R. Edwards is expected to
return home the latter part of this
week. Mrs. Edwards has been visit
ing her daughter in Elgin, III.
Mrs. Jessie Roberts, who has been
on the sick list, is able to be up and
about again.
A wedding of considerable interest
to Sioux City and which served as
quite a surprise to relatives and
friends occurred Monday, February
a, 1918, at high noon, when Miss Ara
bella Dowdy became the bride of Mr..
Howard Hill. Mrs. Hill is the niece
of Mr.. M. Askew and is very pop
ular young lady. She is an arduous
church worker and is quite prominent
in social circles. Mrs. Hill has been
in the employe of the T. S. Martin Co.
for seven years and has won the es-
TEEN of all her co-workers. Mr.. Hill,
who is avery Industrious young man,
is the brother of Mrs. A. M. Askew.
That their married life may be as one
long honeymoon is our sincere wish.
The Progressive club will meet this
week with Mrs. H. Green.
The Ladies' Aid of Malone chapel
will meet with Mrs. A. Webbs.
The Progressive club Of the A. NJ.
p, church is preparing to give Val
entine social on February 18th.
The proceeds from the drama which
was presented at Malone chapel last
week were very good. Over $l4.oO
was cleared. Much credit is due Mrs.
N. Green, who worked so valiantly to
make. the entertainment success.
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ting. tribute to the deceased, who Was
consistent Christian and loving
mother. Interment was in Clarinda
cemetery. Mrs. Josephine Kings
maiden name was Josephine Saunders.
She was the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Isaac Saunders and was born Oc-
tober 20, 1850. She was married to
Isaac King on June ID, 1877 and was
the mother of two children, Glen King
of Clarinda, Iowa, and Fred King of
Kansas City, Mo-, her sister, Mrs.
Thomas G. Jones of Clarinda, broth
er, John Saunders, of Omaha, Neb.,
and host of friends to mourn her
DEATH A. Friend.
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Mrs. Smith and daughter Of Keo-
kuk, Iowa, are in the city, the guests
Of Mrs. M. Webster.
President I. E. Page is on the sick
list.
Mr.. Jessie Franklin, who is in train
ing at Camp Funston, spent Sunday
in the city.
The A. M. E. circle met Friday last
at the home Of Mrs w. Grant.
Miss Carrie Turpen of LAGRANGE,
Missouri, spent few days in our city
on business.
Mrs. Nellie Reynolds Of Columbia,
Mo, and the grand secretary of the
H H. R., spent few days in our city,
the guest of Mrs. J. Ancell.
Several Of the boys will leave soon
for the training camp at Funston,
Kansas
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BUXTON; IOWA.

Friendship is the very beginning of
happiness in the heart; it is rare
and precious plant, and is found in its
purity and power only here and there
among the hosts of men and women
who dot the earth's surface by their
moving forms and faces. This was
shown in the great surprise given to
the Rev. j. j. Evans and wife of St.
John A., M. E. church few evenings
ago by the members and friends of
the church, under the auspices of the
Pastors Aid, Mrs. Minnie B. London,
president; Mrs. Hattie Claybrooks,
secretary, and Miss George Black
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DEs MOlNEs IOWA, FRIDAY FEBRUARY 8, 1918.
DEATH OF THE FIRST COLORED
OFFICER AT CAMP DODGE.

DEATH OF THE FIRST COLORED
OFFICER AT CAMP DODGE.
First Lieutenant Carter N. Brown
died at the base hospital at Camp
Dodge on Tuesday night, February 5.
Cause Of death was pneumonia.
Lieut.. Brown was born in Mobile,
Ala, September %, 1898, was educat-
ed at Atlanta university, Ga. He was
connected with the Standard Life In
surance Co. of Atlanta, and only re-
signed his position to enter the Off
GERS training camp at Fort Des
Moines, later receiving the commis-,
sion of first lieutenant. J,
During his entire stay at Fort Des
Moines and Camp Dodge he carried
himself in an exemplary manner and
won many loyal friends. He was also
loved by every one who came in con-
tact with him in Atlanta.
The saddest feature about his pass
ing is that he was to have been mar
ried the first of February, but it was
delayed on account of his illness.
Lieut.. Brown was member of the
First Congregational church of Allan
ia, Ga, of which Rev. Proctor is pas
tor.
The bereaved family have the deep
est heartfelt sympathy of all who
knew him in Des Moines. Short fun
eral services were held at Harbach's
undertaking chapel, conducted by
Chaplain Newman of the 366th infan-
try, assisted by Lieut.. Bondrant, and
remains were shipped to Mobile on
Thursday evening, February 7th, ac-
companied by First Lieutenant Shaw.
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Z, CLARINDA, IOWA.
lsnecial to the Bystander.)

Especial to the Bystander.
Mrs. Josephine King died Thursday,
January 18th, at the home OF her son.
Glen King, on North Tenth street,
here. after an illness of several weeks
from a complication Of diseases The
funeral was held at the Second Bap-
tist church at 2:3o on Sunday, Janu-
arv goth. conducted by her pastor,
Rev. w. A. Mitchell, who paid nt-
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burn, treasurer. About fifty persons
Joined in this surprise, and many were
the things that were brought to glad
den the hearts of the pastor and wife.
Among the guests were the Kew
Woodland and wife, whose presence
did much to make the evening one Of
a high social nature.
Willie Reaspy, who was hit with q
billiard cue by James Brown a few
weeks ago, is improving nicely, after
an operation for same. He will likely
be home next week.
We are glad to see Mr.. Peter Moore
out again, after being quite Ill.
The Ladies' Industrial club met at
the home of Mrs. John Baker on We'd
nesday Of last week. Regardless of
the stnrny weather, very & few mem m
bers were absent. A report OF the
finance from the bazaar was read,
from which the club realized the
splendid sum of over $50 clear. About
all of the outlines of various depart
ments from state chairman were re-
ceived at this meeting, all of which
are so interesting and will be so pleas
antly studied that we feel quite sure
the state chairman will receive from
our local chairman successful reports
to submit to our state federation.
One of the infant twins of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Sharp passed away Monday
morning, February 4th, about three
o'clock, after few days illness. In
terment at the Buxton cemetery.
Mrs. John Holland of Lantry, S. d.,
with little Johnnie and Edith, are Wis
iting here with her son, Mr.. Lonnie
Carter, for an indefinite stay. Her
daughter, Mrs. Hurley Crouch, accom-
panied her from Des Moines and
spent few days,
Mr.. Robert Hale is able to be out
again.
A PRETTY WEDDING.
Dan Cupid is ever and anon,
With his busy wiles,
Visiting his pranks upon the hearts
Of any who might bid him enter.
It seems that he lost no time in cap
tivating the hearts of Mr.. J. A. Baker
and Miss Sadie M. Qualls, as on
Thursday evening, January 31st, he
bade them follow him to Mt. Zion
Baptist church, where he delivered his
message to Rev. F. B. Woodland, say
ing. s'These are my beloved victims,
render unto them such service and
blessings as shall keep them one and
the same throughout their natural
lives"
The gentleman was attired in con-
yentional black and white and the
lady was handsomely attired in
satin gown trimmed in white lace.
At 9:15, as Mrs. Ollie Shelton play
ed the wedding march, they were es-
corted to the altar by Mr.. and Mrs.
Leonard Mays, where they were unit
ed in the holy bonds of matrimony by
Rev. F. B. Woodland, assisted by Rev.
J. J. Evans.
Immediately after the ceremony the
bride and groom, with their many
friends, repaired to Mr.. J. F. Bakers,
No. l East Fourth street, and there
partook of sumptuous repast. The
evening was very enjoyably spent in
exchanging greetings and in wishing
the bride and groom happy and sue
cessful career.
Dan Cupid took his fight back to Mt.
Olympus,
Until another circumstance warrants
his descent, .E
On another worthy errand.
It is understood that Mr.. and Mrs.
j. D. Baker will spend the remainder
Of the winter in Buxton.
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THE EMANCIPATION GROUP.
John Greenleaf Whittier.

THE EMANCIPATION GROUP.
John Greenleaf Whittier.
Amidst thy sacred ehgies
OF old renown give place,
o, city Freedom loved! to his
Whose hand unclaimed race.
Take thy worm frame that rested not
Save in martyrs grave
The care-lined face, that none forgot,
Bent to. the kneeling slave.
Let man be free! The mighty word
He spoke was not his own
An impulse from the highest stirred
These chiseled lips alone.
The cloudy sign, the fiery guide,
Along his pathway ran, +
And nature, through his voice, denied
The ownership of man. =
We rest in peace where these sad eyes
Saw peril, strife and pain;
He was the nations sacrifice,
And ours the priceless gain.
O symbol of Gods will on earth,
As it is done above,
Bear witness to the cost and WORTH
OF justice and of love.
Stand in thy place and testify
To coming ages long,
That truth is stronger than lie,
And righteousness than a wrong.
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Under the Auspices OF The Des
Moines Branch Of the
N. A. A. G. p.
8:15 p. m. Admission Free
Program. s
Song Star Spangled Banner.
Invocation-Rev. III. E. King. 4,
Instrumental SelectionMiss Mil
dred Griffin.
Reading Lincoln's Second In
augural Address - William
Oney.
Vocal Solo-Mrs. Daka Hammitt,
Soprano. 81
Address Lincoln Hon. Geo.
w. Clarke, Ex-Governor Of
Iowa.
Selection -Quartette: Miss Ethel
Bowmer, Mrs. G.. B. Woods,
Chas B. Woods, Jr., and Theo-
dore Pemberton.
Piano Solo-Mr. Earl Cason, 366th
Infantry.
Vocal Solo-Miss Maurine Gibson,
Contralto.
Douglass - Chaplain
Allen o. Newman, 366th Infan-
try, National Army.
Vocal Solo-M John Garrigher,
366th Infantry.
Piano Selection-Mr. Clyde lie
Roy Glass. MI
Benediction Rev. S. Bates.
Officers Of the Des Moines Branch
President Ebert r. Hail.
Vice President-Dr. w. H. Lowry. \
Secretary Mrs. S. i. Brit. sss
T Treasurer-Rev. HI. A. Perry.
Meetings Committee.
DR.. J. A. Jefferson ss
Mrs. j. Il. Thompson
Mrs. Geo. G.. Young
Ushers.
VIM. T. Jones
Rufus B. King
M. r. Cassell
Harrison Gould
Archie A. Alexander
Branham N. Hyde
Following the program, refresh
ments will be served in the dining
hall Of the church by the ladies Of
the Corinthian Aid Society.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-05
TODAY'S BUSINESS EPIGRAM
Direction. not speed. spells Progress.
What does this mean to YOU?
Business Questions Answered

understand that large retail stores giving
credit have a lot Of goods returned to them
What would be the percentage OF these re-
turns and what effect does 1t have on the
prices {. u, w.,
The average store giving credit will
have at least twenty-five per cent of all
the goods it sells and delivers to credit
customers returned.
Thus: Suppose a firm Is selling $780,
600 worth of goods to credit customers.
During the year about S25,OO worth of
these goods are returned--or II may run
to $4,000 The effect Is, of course. to
increase the prices for the people who
are reasonable in their requirements
1t isn't SO much just the question OF
returning the goods. but 1t is the high
cost entailed. An article that is sold
and delivered will have to go through
approximately ten hands. and the time
of those ten persons will have to be paid
by the customer. of course. II those
goods are returned they will probably
have to pass through twelve hands. In
all. twenty-five persons handle an article
that is returned.
If the returned goods evil were elimin-
ated the cost of delivery would be re-
duCed one-half.
If delivery We're eliminated entirely
except for persons willing to pay for it,
and you ard | and every other reason
able customer were perfectly willing to
tote home our bundles. we could buy our
goods considerably cheaper. The loss on
damaged goods would be saved. as
would be the loss which many stores
have 10 take on rlt-downs.
It might save a nickel on every dollar
and remember you and ] as reasonable
beings are paying for the unreasonable
ness OF the few persons who abuse q
business privilege.
CONTINUED TOMORROW
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ABUNDANT. RAINFALL
HELPS GROWING CROPS
Weather Favors Grains and Grass.
Corn Ripening in South.
ern States

Washington. June 5.-The Govern
ment's weekly weather report says that
generally warm weather, abundance of
sunshine and ample moisture of week
just closed very favcrably affected cot
ton crops and allowed for cultivation.
Good showers occurred in most dis
tricts of the belt from Mississippi and
western Tennessee westward. But to
the eastward rainfall was generally
light except for few fairly heavy local
showers. but in these districts there is
sufficient soil moisture for present needs
The crop improved generally in Texas,
where rapid growth was reported:
Squares are forming in central and
southern portions of the State and
,hopping and cultivation are well ad-
Venced but damage by cut worms was
reported in some southern portions.
Cotton is doing fine in Oklahoma and
is in good condition and growing rapidly
in Arkansas Plants are small but
healthy in Mississippi and Improvement
was noted during the week in Louisiana
In Georgia and Alabama dry weather
has permitted needed cultivation and
the fields are mostly free from grass.
Cotton crop made excellent growth in
Tennessee and the Carolinas. Squares
South Carolina and some squares and
bloom were noted in Mississippi
Boil weevil has appeared generally in
Florida and is reported as increasing
in some southern counties in Alabama.
In southern California and Arizona
however. conditions are less favorable.
cotton is making slow progress in Cali
fornia, while cold windy weather re-
tarded growth in Arizona
Weather was favorable for ripening
corn in Southern States and for growth
of grains and grass crop in central and
northern district except where rain
* needed in the West
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SAYS HE'LL STAMPED
"MADE IN GERMANY'
Educator Also Scores Criti6u
of Government in U.Boat n
Raids
Lewes. Del. June g.

Critics of the Government in connecss
tion with the German submarine raid on
coastwise shipping were denounced here
last night by A. r. Spaid. of Whining
ton, State commissioner Of education, IN
an address to the graduates Of the
Lewes Union School "A
IF the Government did not take ads
quate precautions to meet such an emesr
gency as this. that is the Governmental
business said Mr. Spaid ~
Uncle Sam usually knows what he 10 :
about. and rarely has been caught nap
ping. The Germass will find that. sun
marine operations on this side of this
Atlantic is a costly business. <r
II am not sure but that the U-b0at
raid will prove helpful to American
morale. We need TO be stung into reali-
Zation of what war means. This, raid will
wake lot of us from our peaceful
slumbers. stop your criticism and get
busy at something that will help win
the war"
Mr.. Spaid was wildly cheered when--
he said that IF hell were turned upstAo@
down, made in Germany, would be found
stamped on the bottom" 7f-er
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PHILADELPHIA MARKETS

Ssl Ssg+siS No. sa, 'tT'giiii n. .iSo NJ So sss5SS
s!S;ss 81 +. s1SoSr71o " Psn%sylSsnis' s"a nniso
RADIsHEs-.Nearb per bunch. ~ q &c
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. per bunch. III a Sc.
slGll so.
-SPlNACH-Pennsslvani per hush. ba sket
I0cMSl: New Jersey. per hbl. 81 % so.
SWEET. PoTAToES--Ncw Jersey, per
6banmper nn ho 70 l., ari 1neeeksn No. !. s2.ooa
TOMAToES--Floride. per G-ba skct crate
fancy. best. - 25 a 4. so choice best 81. 2h
n 50: poorer. wasty fancy and choice 81 %
3. Mississippi As. fancy So
AUCTION SALES YESTERDAY
APPLES--Northwest. per bush box,
Winesaps. 81 so a 40
ORANGES-Florda. per box n2s to $50
IN hgXl s6m6. 10 California. ner box I28
to $50 in box). $8@8.i0: do 1I6 to $50 in
boxl. So i0m 80
.GRAPEFRtIT--Fl Florida per box GA ,t
so in boX). SO 206"GO.
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A,vait Ners of Rail. Control Contract


A supposed
completion the
smoothed This banker the impression
likely finally adjusted
the present al said
has been due
of insiders
nformed Of of the matter
Philadelphia Federal
Federal Bank
themselves the
the lines being almost
to Retail
of volume Of business
considerable
kinds
and the competent labor"
Chairman Austin "A firm
asked
and 5a4
cent but the higher
Federal Bank
April s5OOO0o
of
notes obligations Such loans amounted
S2l March S4oooooo
from May May 81 inclusive
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J. BlumenthaL woolens, Hotel Imperial.
Gimhel' s--Allss Lerucr, fan skirts. Broad
way and Thirty second street
NJ Gross Con. Gross. manufacturers
cloaks and suits. 1ls2 Broadway Hotel
Breslin.
) RothschIld & Co. manufacturers in
fants' and children's coats llS" broadway.
room 407
Riauner s-Ntiss Sncdmans Jobs trimmed
and untrimmed hats. 10 East Twenty-stNth
street.
CiilIies Stores-B Davis furs underwear
corsets. pettiCoats and sweaters, Hotel Nc
Alpin. ,
l.. W. HirsCh Comnany. ready-to- -wear--B
Spiro. dresses and basement coats. 40
Fourth avenue. Hotel Aberdeen.
NJ Norwich & Son-H. A. Norwich. piece
goods and suits. llS2 Broadway.
* SneenburE & co.--Miss Cohen. soring
coats l2Gl Broadway. eleventh fool.
Strawbridge & Clothier-Aiiss O. Don
nell womens suits and dresses. 40 Fifth
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FRUITS

APPLES-No sales reported
EkATkkGEEFFEtEsscS TFSas Der standard
crate (i5 melons), SO; pony crate aS small
ms.fhs sc.ahERRfEs-New + Jersey, per lb., sSloc;
yatoSoosERERRIEs-New Jersey, per quart,
PGAcHEsgso:Smss pSs Ssst esasSst Srfss fsw
Carmans,' s3;. Arp beauties. $500 poorer,
EsshfP5 RSSNRiis Rico pef erate az
fRsAassPP'BfiEsRRfEsG-New jersey, DER pint,
'sSTTRRAwBERRIEsaaNssw jersey; per adsEt
(85-auart crates). i2et lSc: some fancy. ZOO
2'WSi GGTRsMELoNs@Florids, soc@sl each.
VEGETABLES
is$p SNs SiiT6 iSS6; Carolina. per sushsl
hamper "a TO II ar ppecksl. green and wax;
SISsr s55s NorioR Rro D5 cr ha%pef SHssfi
EsaEEseEESs PS' sS%Sn slS. fghs
crate 90 @ 100 lbs : 81 2'So@s;75 ,oo ;,
80 cARhoiGshsS a6a. iGunchssS :i.5oS2; nearby, = &c
E3RHMHSRs Ec3fReHfMHSRsRsmFiorids a5rIHitsid per bushel ham,
UefhaG5iFsGGAsSrfordS q sRE' per craze, s$a "a
MISUNDERSTANDING Rer Dbl, $50 to
eSats oU q doz. headsl, best. 81 poor
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. per Id. e. to 10.
basEetsL zoo 5Oc. - A,,.k., -.
oNioNsNTexss, per 6ushel crate. yellows.
SSitsa puotsf Sis!ss. 9sss ~ boilers sos -.
PEAsryisstinla nssta 7se a 81 50 New Nsipse Jersey
4 bush. basket. small. 5oa75ei lsrse'
'ofpFEppERs-Florida. per crate, sI.5Oa2.
F5fAfof;s5F.Srsdss, g&ss & d2abls-sssa ss = e6l n
ssc55ss II s@s2ssSs @sa2s South 1ssSlasss sloshfsI
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Name Second Regiment Reserve Officer,

Hhrrisburg. June 5.-Captain Robefx2s
:. Qu'gely. Lock Haven. has been ar,.- s
pointed major OF the Second Reglm66{
of Infantry, Reserve Militia Ofher
appointments We're: j. Armand Sprinf36{
first lieutenant. Company D.; Stockfe} ~
Townsend. Philadelphia, second lieutsn. z
ant, company F; both First Infantrv:
Williamsport to be first and second
lieutenants. respectively. Compan-- III Il
Second Infantry y
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-05

Minneapolis, June 5.-The Twin CITY
Rapid Transit Company has passed the
dividend on the common stock Horace
that owing to the large decrease in
earnings and much higher cost of
operations the company. which paid
per cent on the common stock from
1909 until 1918 and was obliged to cut
1t to l per cent for the first quarter
of 1915, now finds 1t Impossible to make
any dsboursement.
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New Zealand Railroad Traffic

The New Zealand railways for 1911
carried 14,173,115 passengers, as COM
pared with l4,20l.506 for 1915, of whom
355.S32 passengers Travelled on season
tickets, as compared with S30,622 for
1916. During the year there were $685.
i7e tons Of freight carried, as conf
pared with 6,S70,946 tons for 1915. This
Vas accomplished notwithstanding the
considerable reduction in the number
of trains run and the increased pas
senger and freight rates.