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New-York tribune., 1918-05-16
FINANCIAL MEETINGS
THE NEW YORK AND HARLEM
RAILROAD COMPANY.
New YORK, y. Y. ApriI %

New York, n 2, April 22 fsIs
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that n.
Eighty eighth Annual Meeting OF ths
stockholders of The New York and Rs,.
lem Railroad Company. for the election "a
Directors and the transaction of such
other business as may be brought before
the company, in Grand Central Terminal
In the City OF New York. on TUESDAY. ths
21st day of May, 1918.
The Poll will be open at 12 O'Clock Noon
and continue open for two hours there.
after.
The TT lansfer Books will be closed at
O'CLOCK +. III. on Wednesday, the 1st dav
or May, 1913. and re-opened on the morn.
ing OF Wednesday. the 22nd day of May.
1918. "
DWIGHT w PARDEE. Secretary
New-York tribune., 1918-05-16
Marine Rurnors

Wall Street heard yesterday that the
plan calling for the sale of the British
tonnage of the International Mercan-
tile Marine Company to a group of
British interests has been revived
again and that active negotiations are
now under way. So far it has been
impossible to confirm the report. The
directors are scheduled to hold q meet
ing TODAY.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-16

Sub-Treasury.-The banks lost to the
Sub-Treasury yesterday $4,000.
Silver.--Bar silver in London was
4S%d, unchanged; New York, 99kc, un-
changed; Mexican dollars, 77c, un-
changed
London Money Market. - LONDON,
May 15,-Money was easy at 21z per
cent to-day. Short bills were dis
counted at 3 u per cent; three-month
bills, at Gle per cent. Gold premium
at Lisbon, 130.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-16
Other Cities

Difference Between Bonds and Notes.
WASHINGTON, May 15.-The diff
ference between bonds of Indebtedness,
which are subject to Federal stamp
taxes of five cents per $100, and prom
issory notes, drafts and checks, which
are subject to only two cents per Sl0O,
is defined in ruling published to-day
by the Internal Revenue Bureau.
An instrument under seal con-
ditioned in penal amount for the paw
ment OF a sum of money, such as often
accompanies mortgages" said the rul-
ing, "is bond within the meaning OF
the statute. An instrument not under
seal containing simple promise to pay
sum of money at specified time.
such as is common in everyday COM
mercial use, is a promissory note
within the meaning of the statute. In
strIments containing the essential feat
ures of promissory note, but issued
by corporations in numbers under
trust indenture, are bonds within the
meaning Of the statute, whether called
bonds, debentures or notes"
New-York tribune., 1918-05-16

The stock of the Westinghouse Elec-
trio and Manufacturing Company,
which has been comparatively inactive
for months, came to life with a
vengeance yesterday and on turn
over of nearly 10000 shares closed at
467a for an advance of 81 points. At
this price the stock was 3 points above
the previous high for 1918 and just
912 points under the top quotation of
1917.
WHY'S on Aero Possibilities
John N. WHY'S, president of the
WHY'S Overland Company, reported to
the stockholders of the company that
before the year is over the Curtiss
Aeroplane Corporation, in which the
WHY'S Overland Company became
heavily interested recently, would be
able to produce more than $4,000, ,OOO
month of aircraft. At present, he
said, Curtiss people are making air
craft at the rate of $5,O0O,OOO worth
month. Mr.. WHY'S also said that
the ,Willys- Overland Company is prin-
cipally engaged in working on four
large war orders-onc from Great
Britain and three from the United
States.
Labor Plentiful in Chile
Edmond A. Guggenheim, who has
just returned from an inspection trip
OF the Caile and Braden copper COM
panies in Chile, is quoted as saying
that labor at the mines is plentiful
Labor conditions are SUCH" he adds
that | believe sufficient copper can be
produced from the Chilean mines to
relieve the scarcity and necessary pro-
duction In this country Chile is tax
ing serious view of the manufacture
OF nitrate from air. They have adopted
a process somewhat different from the
Haber process used in Germany. The
export tax on nitrate makes it expen-
slve, but | am convinced that the
Chilean government will modify the
tax" Mr.. Guggenheim said that Chile
needs from six to ten ships a week to
meet the export demand from this
country.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-16
The Dollar in Foreign EXCHANGE

Exchange on Switzerland advanced
sharply yesterday in response to a
heavy demand, when Swiss francs were
quoted at 4.06 for cables, a new high
record for the war period Rates on
Italy were easier. The rest of the mar
ket showed no important change.
Closing rates yesterday, compared
with week ago, follow:
(OuOtcd dollars IN tho uourd\
New-York tribune., 1918-05-16
Decreases

Illinois Pipe Line Company.-The
semi-annual dividend of $40 has been
decreased to SO share, payable June
20 to stockholders Of record Nav 81.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-16
Dividends
Extras

Burns Brothers Coal Company.--An
extra dividend of per cent in Lib
crty bonds of the second issue on
the common stock has been declared,
payable June 10 to stockholders of
record May 81.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-16
News Digest
Foreign

London Market Firm LONDON.
May 15.-The stock market was
firm to-day. Gilt edge securities
were in stead demand. Home rails
were wanted, and the supply was
short. Dealings in American stocks
were more frequent. There was a good
inquiry for japanese issues. Another
e260,00O of bonds was cancelled.
Brazilians were stronger in sympathy
with the rise in exchange. Portuguese
securities improved on the favorable
economic outlook in Portugal. Tin
mining shares were buoyant. Shipping
stocks were stronger Money was in
better demand. Discounts were slack.
Paris Bourse..- PARIS, May 10
Trading was dull on the Bourse to-day
Three per cent rentes were quoted at
So francs rs centimes for cash; five per
cent loan atT88 francs 70 centimes
Liverpool Cotton Exchange Holidays.
LIVERPOOL, May 15.-The Cotton
Exchange here will be closed May II,
1S, 20, "a and 25.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-16
Stocks Ex-Dividend Yesterday

Amnr,c,r roh,.oo Per cent
ruua1eo s5
American f,nttnr III rro; ''...''s..... l
Gull States Steel ....................4a
l4ggett g. Myers .......,..,
Deere & Co. pref: ..................' ix
Notrn.i .,ms Seo'e" lL
Pressed I,. Steel Car ~
pntsbursh stee, NJ, s,"snla pref'.,,.,,.... III
i,ntsd i1n,r $500 p,e' '.',.,......,.... IL
- A-'S 'eeo''' '''' ''''''.''..'..',.'..,. Ia
'paid in scrip. +In common stock.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-16
Money and Credit

Call money stiffened sharply at the
Stock Exchange yesterday, where the
ruling rate was 6 per cent, compared
with on Tuesday. The increased ten
sion was attributed to heavy with
drawal of government deposits.
Offerings of new money for fixed
periods continue light. A small amount
is being loaned at per cent for thirty
day periods on industrial collateral:
otherwise the market is about at a
standstill. There is still broad de-
mand for time accommodations, with
borrowers bidding per cent for loans
Of sixty days and longer.
Ruling rates for money yesterday,
compared with year ago, were as
follows:
New-York tribune., 1918-05-16

Below is given the current exchange
value of foreign money in dollars and
cents, together with the intrinsic gold
parity, as calculated by the United
States Mint:
New-York tribune., 1918-05-16
New York

Stock Exchange Firm Assigns.-Cod
man, Fletcher Il Co., members of the
New York and Boston stock exchanges
with main offices in the Shawmut Ma
tional Bank Building in Boston, yes
terday made an assignment for the
benefit of creditors. B. A. Brickley
assignee, stated that at current Sc
curity prices the creditors would be
paid better than so cents on the dollar
Mr.. Fletcher, of the brokerage firm
said that the New York and Boston ex-
change seats would come very near
covering the Stock Exchange liabilities
He said that the immediate cause of
the assignment was large cash with
drawals by customers. Total liabilities
OF the firm were estimated at S50O,OOO,
with assets of 100000. The firm was
admitted to membership on the Bos-
ton Stock Exchange January /, 1917,
succeeding w. G. Nickerson & Co. Al.
fred Goldman holds the seat on the
New York Stock Exchange.
Revenue Collector Grants Brokers
Delay.-Francis M. Riley, special agent
Of internal revenue, announced yester-
day that stock brokers and members
Of all stock and produce exchanges
have been granted an extension of
time for the filing of their registry re-
turns to the internal revenue service of
the Treasury Department at the Gus
tom House from May Is until June Is.
Holloway Named as Receiver
Charles w. Holloway was yesterday
appointed an additional receiver to act
with Frank H. Platt and John w. Her
bert, the present receivers Of the Fed
eral Dyestuff and Chemical Company,
the defendant in an equity suit brought
by the Central Foundry Company,
creditor, by an order by Federal Judge
Hough.
French Interest Coupons. An
nouncement was made yesterday
that interest coupons due to-day on the
Republic of France 5 per cent national
loan will be cashed at the Offices of
Brown Bros. & Co. and A. Iselin G. Co.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-16
American Locomotive Follows

American Locomotive Follows
American Locomotive rather belated.
ly followed yesterdays sensational ad :
vance in Baldwin. After selling a s low
as 66h it rose to 69A for net gain
of 81 points. This company. al
though paying per cent dividends on
the common stock, at yesterdays clos
ing price was still selling more than
II points under Baldwin, which paws
no dividends.
Midvale Steel and Government Plans
Midvale Steel's response to the an
nouncement from Washington that the
government will supply the funds to
build for the company large ordnance
plant was spirited jump in the com
pany's stock to SAX for net rise Of
3A points. This was the highest price
reached this year and compares with
the high quotation of 671a for 1917.
The arrangement between the Midvale
company and the government is ap-
parently the same that has been en-
tered into with the United States Steel
Corporation. Both concerns are to act
as partners with Uncle Sam in turning
New-York tribune., 1918-05-16
Westinghouse Wakes Up

out munitions to bring about the defeat
of Germany.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-16

Bank Clearings.-The davis bank clear
ings at New York and other cities we're:
Exchanges. Balances.
New York. .... $500. 1877 ,662 $47, ,908,047
Boston. 51.874,421 7,432. 178
Chicago. 86,583,905 6,304,256
Phlladclphia.... 6,138,577 13,121,874
New-York tribune., 1918-05-16
Stock and Bond Averages
Market Barometers
Stock Exchange Transactions

Stocks
Rail Other All
roads stocks. stocks.
Yesterday. 10000 937,700 1,227,5C
Day before 424,600 755,00O 1,179,600
Week ago. .252,400 667,400 921,S00
Year ago.. 1880 665,7C0 743,20O
January to date:
1913 .6443,3 43,777, 800 5o,32o, 900
1917. .82e9,200 62,C61 600 7o,330,2o0
1885,. 3678,0o0 58,037 400 66,715, 400
Bonds
Day Year
Yesterday. before. before.
US. gov So, ,643, 600 $7,935,000
Rails.... 100000 100000 100000
Others. 2,448,000 1857, 900 2,051 900
All bonds 1851 900 10,027, ,OC0 1871 600
January to date:
1918. 1917.
U. S. gov'nts. 1926, 100000 $235, 600
Railroads. 80. 64,627, 900 138,859, 900
Others. 128,597, 900 288,907, 900
All bonds. 80. 519,eS7, 900 427, ,eo1 1000
New-York tribune., 1918-05-16

Discount Rates.-The following table
gives the current rates of the twelve
Federal Reserve banks on commercial
paper on all periods up to ninety days:
New-York tribune., 1918-05-16

Commercial Paper.-This market is
quiet, with a moderate amount of dis
counting being done at per cent on
prime paper Of four to six months ma
turtles. Out-of-town banks are the
principal buyers.
Bank Acceptances.-The market was
slightly firmer yesterday. Current rates
follow;
Thirty Sixty Ninety
Spot de- days. days. days.
livery: Per cent. Per cent, Per cent.
Eligible
m member
banks. .4Ia@4 4l@4Ia 4h@4A
Eligible I.
non-mem-
ber banks.44@41s 491@4A 4h@4h
Ineligible
bank bills.5I4@494 5N@4a4 5l4@4s4
For delivery within thirty days:
Per cent.
Eligible member banks. ......... ~
Eligible non-member banks. go. 4s4
Ineligible bank bills.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-07-11
Notes From Fashion Land

The vogue for o-fabric cOmbina-
tions has successful penetrated the
realm of beach APPAREL. A clever suit
recently seen was of red rubberized
satin. with front and back panels of
self-colored wool jersey.
The revival of an old silk fashion
is seen in moire- striped silk that has
heen used for some distinctive
French gowns.
White silk jersey is about first
choice for bathing suits this year.
Surf satin is also popular fabric
for the fair swimmers.
Panniers on negligees are in vogue
whatever lines the street frock or
skirt may take.
Effective eyelet embroidery in
colol is Il distinctive note in frock
IF white voile.
Larr" fiat birds in the natural
colors make smart trimming on
many of the later hats.
The sailor hat of this summer is of
black satin straw and finished with
Il band of thick pink roses and bow
knot of blue velvet ribbon at the
back.
Baronette satin and silk poplins
as wei las the new fibre silks are
used for the more elaborate sports
skirts.
\ large percentage of the new
frocks are cut with the oval neck
line, and occasionally in pointed or
square neck.
The cape is only one of the gar
ments which the war has made popu-
lar. 1t undoubtedly has its inspira-
toin in the graceful swinging folds
of the officers capes worn at the
front.
This season the separate skirts
the thing. 1t has made its appear
ance in every conceivable fabric. In
stead of being confined to the linens,
ducks, piques, whipcords. gabardines
and other heavy fabrics it is shown
this season in the sheerest of mate
rihls. Some of the most unusual are
made 6f organdie. printed voiles and
georgettes, and lace.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-07-11
PATHETIC ROMANCE OF
AGED "LONESoME BILLr
Death Of His Promised Mountain Bride
Changed His Whole Life
Dies Hermit

Death of His Promised Mountain Bride
Changed His Whole Life
Dies a Hermit.
Big Laurel, Va.-While hunting for
coon in the mountains north of here
the hunters came upon the cabin of
old Lonesome Bill" and seeing no
light in the house, investigated and
found the old man was dead Whether
the aged hermit froze to death or died
from illness no one knows, but 1t is
thought that he had been in poor
health for some time and 1t is likely
he succumbed to old age.
His exact age is not known, as all
his family have long been dead or
moved away, but it is supposed that
he was near 100 years old, probably
older. The old man was seldom seen
away from his mountain home and
how he lived is still mystery. 1t is
said that at the age of 1S or 20 he
came to the mountains from the east
ern part of the state with his father,
mother and three sisters They were
all nice people and Bill was well edu-
Gated, having graduated from some
eastern university. He fell in love
with one of the mountain girls near
where his father had bought large
farm, and was about to marry her
when his father, Mark Alexander, in.
terferred.
There was sme trouble between ia.
ther and son and the son finally sue
ceeded in securing his fathers consent
to the marriage, but before the ,Ay
came for the wedding the girl was TAX.
en- sick and died after a few days ill
ness.
From the day of her death Bill Alex.
ander was changed man. He went
into the forest, high upon the noun.
tain side, and built himself rude
cabin, where he lived until he died.
At first he would see no visitors and
came near killing several persons, in
Guiding his father.
Not many months later his father
died and two sisters married, leaving
his younger sister and mother alone.
He received them in his cabin and they
remained with him for two days, when
they sold out the farm, with the ex-
ception of his house and one acre, and
left the country. The two sisters who
married had already gone away with
their husbands.
So Bill Alexander, the dashing young
college man of the eighty years ago,
came to be simply Lonesome Bill' to
the mountain people and he was left
to brood over his lost love alone. ALI
traces of his people having been lost,
he was buried by the side of the cabin
he called home. The cabin contained
nothing of Importance further than an
old tintype of a young and pretty girl
dressed after the fashion of the noun
taineers of century ago.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-07-11

When man and woman embark OH
the sea of matrimony tlsere is the risk
that they will rock the boat instead OF
the cradle.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-07-11

A simple wire clothespin has been
inyentea TO be inserted i'll sod TO pre-
vent articles spread cut to bleach from
being blown away.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-07-11

The man who says hateful things to
his wife would probably get what he
deserves II he said them TO another
LIan's wife.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-07-11

1t must have been the graceful
swinging folds of the Italian officers
capes that suggested this wrap of
blue satin and serge. 1t conserves
wool by employing the satin for the
small collar coatee and twelve-inch
fold at the bottom.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-07-11

Persons who travel i'll circles sue
ceed in kicking up considerable dust,
but they are not useful as message
bearers.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-07-11

An electric elevator has been install
led in the stairway which leads to the
cupoia OF st. Peters cathedral in
Rome.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-07-11

Black satin will be the popular
fabric for fall street frocks. This
attractive model is shown in New
York shop among the advance styles.
1T is smart one-piece frock with a
tight-ftting bodice pointed on the
hips. The skirt is full draped but
rather narrow at the bottom.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-07-11

An agricultur,llist is u farmer who
fei .-..GIs the soil with brains.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-07-11

Virtue is its own l~,.ard, but many
persul-s lie trying TO Put 1t on the
Eayroll.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-07-11

There is no reason. why a man
should disturb the whole neighbor-
hood wnen his disposition gets out of
joint.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-07-11

Nearly every woman knows how to
make up her mind so it can be chang.
ed without impairing it's usefulness.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-07-11

The ability of some persons to carry
on conversation is hardly wollh ell
couraging.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-07-11

and still Lu ;.-le 10 bolster up his rep
Ltation.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-07-11

Better lisp both eyes on the man
who s.,.s.--s ..-Spa.a;s .nGiy of his wife.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-07-11

Few persons are willing to admit
that they are prejudiced i'll po.4t.cs
and religion.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-07-11
A Practical Dramatist

Friend-Why do you kill off SO
many people in every act?
Dramatist-The company is small,
and that is the only way / can work
In all the characters.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-07-11

There seems to be large number
Of persons who would rather tell un-
necessary truths than be courteous,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-07-11

Unless ni,.n is having his failn
tested, Low C,-- H. lie cell,...l tu.l Le
has any!
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1918-07-11

or all the dainty hats and all of
pe are the most charming Very haeng indeed
sn,s Wne georgete sailor with slightly dropping
must LOOK as gay a possible and the maiden wreated smiles
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1918-02-07
BIG CORN CROP
IS NOW MOVING
More Than 5000 Million Bushels
Raised in 1917-Giyes
Big Surplus.
SAVES WORLD FOOD SITUATION
America Beginning Greatest Com Con.
sumption In History, Using Cereal
In Many Delicious Dishes.

Corn, Americas greatest cereal crop,
ls now moving rapidly to market.
More than 5000 million bushels
80 bushels for every man, woman and
child in America-were raised in 1917.
1t was mighty crop. The actual in
crease is about 500 million bushels
And this extra store of grain is COM
ing on to the market In the nick Of
time, since the American wheat sur
plus has been sent to help feed famine
threatened Europe.
Just as 1t happened in the Colonial
days, the War of the Revolution, and
the Civil War, corn has actually be-
come the nations mainstay.
In the entire list of Ar Terica's food
commodities there is no item that is
better than corn. In puddings, bread.
corn pone, and as hominy combined
with meat or eggs, corn Is without q
peer. Housewives are fast learning
the large number Of delicious dishes
that may be made with corn and their
families are beneflting by an increas-
ed use Of the cereal. Corn, more than
any other cereal, contains all Of the
elements essential to maintaining life
and health.
In order that the fighting men
abroad and in the army camps at home
may he fed, and In order that actual
famine may be kept from the nations
associated with America in the war,
the citizens Of America are finding
corn products delicious and palatable
on "wheatless days" and glory in the
fact that "wheatless days" here mean
more wheat for the war worn allied
nations in Europe.
England, France and Italy must be
fed from Americas great storehouse.
They will get some corn-eSpecially
Italy-but most Of their grain ship
ments must be wheat. Their ability
to use corn Is small compared to the
facilities they have for using wheat.
And It IS the opinion of officials In
Washington that the present is no time
to try and change the eating habits OF
Europe
Americas greatest use OF corn Will
be in the form Of corn bread and corn
meal, mixed with wheat in the making
of leavened bread.
Mixed with 80 per cent wheat flour,
corn meal can be used in bread max
ing, producing a loaf more nutritious
than bread baked with wheat alone.
II ia fact corn millers will verify
that dozens Of the large American bak.
ers have been successfully using corn
-four in bread making for several
years.
Hominy grits. served at breakfast
with a poached egg. or eaten at any
other meal with meats or gravy. 10 an'
other use Of corn that will become un'
usually popular during the war.
Corn syrup to sweeten corn cakes
and corn oil for use IN all kinds OF
cooking. are two more products that
are already welcomed in thousands Of
American homes.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1918-02-07
EUROPE NEEDS FOOD
Food Administration Declares II 10 al
Absolute Sin to Waste Food-Food
Has Become Sacred.

Europe is still sending an insisten'
call for more food. We must send II
! II the war is to 60 on efficiently. II
we eat 1t all We cannot ship 1t, anG
the food administration has already
tried to picture how much that wheat
Is needed by people who will starve II
they do not get 1t, the food administra
tion states.
For the least bit Of heedlsssness
on your part in food conservation some
one somewhere in tho world must suf
fer privation," an Official statement
declares. "The food administration
has mastered the problem OF Amer'
cas- food in such a way that ever!
ounce of food conserved and kept In
the currents Of trade goes to an empty
stomach in Europe.
1T is an absolute sin to waste food.
Food has become sacred.
Food means life; 1t means some
body's life, and you cannot escape re-
sponsibility.
There Is no waste Of food among
the allied nations"