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New-York tribune., 1918-10-29
Board Will Restrict
Building Repair Work

The first meeting of the special COM
mittee on building and construction of
the Mayors Committee on National
Defence was held in the Hall of
Records yesterday. Several hundred
architects, builders, manufacturers and
building supply men were present to
apply for building materials.
1t was estimated that $850,O0O worth
of materials were sought. No requests
were granted yesterday George Mac
Donald, chairman of the committee,
told builders that all orders from city
fire and tenement house departments
to make certain alterations must be
referred to the board. Mr.. Macdonald
added, that at to-morrow's meeting the
board would request the various city
departments to issue no mandatory
orders for building alterations save
where it was absolutely necessary to
save life and health.
Among the applications for building
materials held in allegiance was one
from the Volunteer Hospital for more
than $150,000 worth.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-29
Victims of Tax
Sales Tell of Loss
Of Their Property
Attorneys Explain Manner
Clients Paid Money That
Was Not Credited
Court Hears Stories
Repetition of Same Old Meth
ods Employed in Nassau
County

During an inquiry conducted yester-
day BY Assistant District Attorney
Theodore L. Waugh before Magistrate
Charles w. Appleton in the Municipal
Court in the investigation Of land pro-
motion activities by the Mayors Com
mittee on Taxation. Henry Waldman,
lawyer Of 277 Broadway, testified
that client of his, Mrs. Mary Zim-
norman, of 507 Court Street, Brook
suit of the neglect of Martin Joseph,
head of the Windsor Land and I'm
provement Company, to credit pay
ments made by her on the books of the
corporation.
Mr.. Waldman said Mrs. Zimmerman
had been persuaded to make five
promissory notes for 500 each by an
agent of the company. which were to
have been applied on the amount she
owed on the purchase price Of four
the notes, he said. and refused to pay
the others, which had been acquired by
a Brooklyn note broker
The broker sued his client, Mr.. Valid
man testified, and she was forced TO
pay the notes. It developed at the
trial, he said, that while her passbook
showed she had been credited with the
payment of the three notes the amount
had not been entered on the books of
the company.
Rufus H. Smith. who represents the
second mortgage holders of the Ocean
side Building and Development Com
pany, at 110 West Thirty-fourth Street.
testified that he was engaged to audit
the Windsor Company affairs. Es also
testified that Joseph severed his con-
nection with the company on April 1S.
1918.
Mr.. Smith said the case Of Mrs.
Zimmerman was one of many similar
ones and notes amounting to between
$4,000 and $4,000 apparently had been
paid and never had been credited on
the company's books.
Samuel Stark, lawyer of 299 Broad
way. testified to the case of his client.
Anna NJ Hartner, school teacher of
some lots in East Rockaway Park of
the Windsor Land and Improvement
Company and paid s3,10O for them;
that an agent then suggested that she
had better take some other lots in
Oceanside instead for $3,575.
The agreement, Mr.. Stark said.
was that she receive credit for the
S3,100 and pay the difference. She
paid on this balance two sums of
. S1015O and $3.50, leaving S124 due, he
said. and later discovered that she had
only been credited with $1,075 on the
books of the company from which she
had purchase i the lots.
Francis C. Russell of Riverhead,
L. l., who thought he had made his tax
payments on fifteen acres of land at
Mattituck. which he inherited some
Years ago, discovered that he had lost
the property through a tax sale when
John Ragshaw sued him for $3.50 for
trespassing on the land.
Mr. Russell had cut some frewood
on the land, thinking it still his prop
erty. Upon investigation Mr.. Russell
learned that in one year taxes had
not been paid
New-York tribune., 1918-10-29
Voluntary "Tax" in
War Charity Drive
F or $250,0oo,0oO
Organizers, $50 in Number,
Meet and Outline Col
lection Methods

As q prelude to the great United
War Work Campaign drive to be con-
Quoted from November II to 18 a
hundred and fifty organizers Of the in
dustrial division gathered at the Law
yers Club for luncheon yesterday to
discuss campaign methods and tactics.
John D. Rockefeller, jr., chaiman of
the Greater New York Committee, pre-
sided as chairman. Addresses were
made by George E. Vincent, Albert G..
Milbank and George W. Perkins.
The minimum sum to be raised by
the campaign has been set at S170,00O,-
900, but Mr.. Vincent said this figure
was decided upon last spring. Since
then the United States forces in the
field have been largely increased,
prices have advanced, so that the sum
actually sought now is $250,000,000.
TAX" For Corporations
For the collection of this amount
more systematic programme than has
governed any previous war charity col
lection has been drawn up. Under its
provis ions, Mr.. Milbank explained
every corporation in the greater city
is to be asked to contribute to the ex-
tent of one-quarter Of l per cent Of its
capital stock. Industrial workers will
be asked for one full days pay.
The speaker also emphasized the fact
that all corporations are expected to
make their donations to the fund ex-
clusively through this industrial di-
vision, which now includes the cor
poration division that formerly existed
as separate entity. The total amount
hoped for from this branch is S25 ,O00,-
900. A system of deferred payments
can be used if desired.
The earn and give division, under
the direction of Felix NJ. Warburg, pur-
poses to set 100000 school children
to earning S5 each for the fund.
Speaking of the wide scope Of the
work, which includes the seven chief
war charities, Mr.. Rockefeller pointed
out that, even should peace come speed
lily, the need in no sense would be
lessened.
Rather" said he, "the need would
be increased"
All Faiths United
He dwelt at length upon the SYM
bolical significance Of this merging of
many religious organizations-Jew ,
Catholic and Protestant-into a single
unit for the prosecution of single
great purpose.
at is the first time" said he, "that
such a union has occurred, but it will
not be the Fast. This combination of
the sects is an emblem of the great,
united, new America that is going TO
emerge out of this war effort"
New-York tribune., 1918-10-29
Terms Auto Prospects Good
Republic Motor Truck Earns
X02E O22

The Republic Motor Truck Company
earned S985,Os3 and the Torbensen
Axle Company s3G8,21s during the fs-
cal year ended June 80 last, making
combined earnings of S1,953,902 These
figures were arrived at after setting
aside 100000 as a reserve for income
and excess profits taxes.
"In compliance with the governments
Wishes" says the report to stockhold-
ers, "the company has curtailed its out
put of commercial trucks and has de-
voted considerable part Of It's equip
ment and organization to the manu-
facture of trucks for military require
ments. Heavy taxes requiring large
cash payments make it seem wise TO
your board of directors to conserve the
company resources in every way
"Prospects for the coming year seem
excellent. and the demand for your
company's product is limited only by
its ability to arrange its manufactur-
ing schedule on basis which will meet
with the governments approval"
New-York tribune., 1918-10-29
Ne wOrleans Income
Shows Large Gain

y The annual report for the year ended
December 81, 1917, discloses total oper-
atlng ravenue $1,916,2l8, an increase of
S169,517 over the year before. Net af-
ter taxes amounted to S583,63 de-
crease OF S133 .94S. Other income was
sl92'S52, bringing the gross income to
S11o,sS2, 81 from which charges of s528,-
wa were taken. Surplus was s252 ,957,
or the equivalent TO 1887 per share on
$4,000 shares capital stock aqa;ns+
s287, ,003, or $685. per share. earned the
preceding year.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-29
MEETINGS

PURSUANT TO SECTION az or TIIr
General Corporation Law of the S,ata as
New York, notice IS hereby given to the
members Of the Friends OF Alsace-r,or1
raine, Inc. Les Amis d'Alsace-Tor-
raine), a membership corporation. that a
meeting OF the members Of the cornoraA
lions VIII oe held at the Colonial Room -
the Hotel McAlpin. 3ith Street ana
Broadway. Borough Of Manhattan %as,
York city. on tne Soth day Of October.
1918. at $50 + NJ specially called for
the purpose or securing the authorfza.ion
by the members Of the change OF tSa
name OF the corporation. namely: from
Friends or Alsace- Lorraine. Inc" Les
Amis d'Alsace- Lorraine). 10 the nar,s ~
proposes to assume: General Association
Of Aisatians and Lorrainers Of America
INC. tAssociauon Generale des Alsaciens.
Lorrains q Ainerique), as already approves
by the Directors or the corporation
Dated, october 18th. 1918
CLEMENT EDEFf ce-P-ssgsar.
FELIX WiLDENSTKIN. Sec~etarS.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-29
Record of Stock and Bond Averages

confusing tendencies manifested yesterdays
market lacked plausible explanation existing
uncertainties at nome abroad almost wholly
10 he peace group but domestic politics tnge
lesssm "Dh found its outlet the short
account demonstration
cut uc OF TINS was dlssipaed before the hour
largely as result OF the further spaes
Ih among these Mexican
points, reacted ~ points and closed points Related
Sa ncolng koya Dutch and Texas Company
" bounds,
e 10 PRESSURE lhe course of United Stated
aoer VINO expected an upward movement of that preliminary
tonoows quarterly
at tne outset declined almost points
ware shares made virtually
Za points More stability displayed
ter enong confident accumulation yielding their gains
e hay close Returns submitted by operating West
and Southwestern
territories were
Irregular Liberty 335 hardening
steadyng Old United States unchanged on call
New-York tribune., 1918-10-29
Curb Market

Note.--The Tribune assumes no RESPONSE
bility for the accuracy or authenticity of curb
market quotations. Transactions and prices
Monday were as follows:
New-York tribune., 1918-10-29
Elections

B. G. Smith has been elected treas
urer of the Paris Office Of the Guar
anty Trust Company Of New York,
succeeding R. ]. Allen.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-29
FINANCIAL

CERTIFICATE 40. ll.434 FOR Frvn -
shares Of The capital stock OF the Iehigb
T@iey H,si,s Coal Coal Sal. Sales company. in name u
Ju41a Avery bish, having been lost or mis-
ton has been made for d. renewal Of the
ssne.-AdNt ~
New-York tribune., 1918-10-29
Yesterdays Transactions in Listed Stocks

All quoted dollars
year are based only of
LowD
New-York tribune., 1918-10-29
DIVIDEND NOTICES
AMERICAN BANK NOTE CoNP.

AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY
dividend OF 75c per share q i.eo) on
able November 10Th, 1915, TO holders ~
record at tho close Of business November
LIST. 1918.
The stock transfer books will not be
CLOSED
GEO. H DANFORTH. secrskary.
New York, October 18th. 1918 VI
New-York tribune., 1918-10-29

stitute. Thursday Nov 7rh leis q. .. m M
ssth ST. $50 p NJ. l. F Au-RDOCK. Sso'v,
New-York tribune., 1918-10-29
Mining Stocks

Sales. o
$3.50 tAlaska-Br c NJ
800 'fAmer Mines.
900 Ariz Bingh Cop
1900 'tAtlanta go.
400 Big Ledge Cop.
$4,000 fBost & Mont. (
$500 stCaledonia -. I
1000 Calumet & Jer
200 Canada Copper.
34o0 'ICandelaria Sill
500 'CermatSilM&M
100 Con Ariz Smelt
500 Con Copper Min.
800 Cresson Con Cd
100 'Eureka CIR NJ.
$500 tGoldfeld Con. 3
$50 Hecla Mining.
$500 'TJim Butler.
200 Magma Copper.
1000 *TMother Lode.
1000 -TNat Zinc & L
2i00 TNixon Nevada.
500 'Ohio Copper.
$500 'Onondaga Min
New-York tribune., 1918-10-29

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New-York tribune., 1918-10-29
THE PULLMAN COMPANY

INIDtND No 2O7
A quarterly dividend OF two dollar. ner
share VII be paid November 18th. 1918. to
stoc ckhoiders OF record at close OF business
October 3lst 1915.
Chicago. Oct. 21. lelS'
New-York tribune., 1918-10-29

deferred pending settlement of railroad
+Dvdend pending decision Railroad
New-York tribune., 1918-10-29
Bonds
Consolidated Exchange

ENLISTED. tSells cents per share.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-10
Style Service in Juvenile Needs

do nine mothers out ten prefer choose the Juvenile Needs their daughter
the Very Attractive Prices with Quality Dominant Feature?
The Robesonian., 1918-11-25
UNITED WAR
WORK CAMPAIGN

Total Subscriptions Reached s15,521-
A Record Of Which All May
Be Proud.
10 the Editor Of The Robesonian:
| had hoped to publish a final de-
tailed report Of the campaign in this
issue but / am still without full re-
ports from a few townships and will
have to wait until a later issue. I
hope that it can be ready by THURSDAY.
F. Temporary and final reports already
lln hand show that Robson county has
paid or pledged $15, ,521 to the fund
and / feel that this is a record of
which all may be proud It has been
made possible by the loyal and patri-
otic support if the several township
leaders and workers and / am deeply
|, grateful. Capt. j. P. Russell is also
entitled to large credit for his fine
work. At every point touched by
him there was at least so per cent
over subscription. His earnestness
and enthusiasm was an inspiration to
all. / take none of the credit for sue
cess for it is due Mr.. Russell and
the % committees scattered over
JAMES D. PROCTOR,
| County S1sntE1rkn. rkn
The Robesonian., 1918-11-25
PERSONALS

Mr.. J. W. Smith of r. 5, Maxton.
was Lumberton visitor Friday.
Mr.. Jas. W. Branch Of Long Branch
was a l-umberton visitor Saturday.
Mrs. c. F. Allen of R. 4, Bladen-
boro, was Lumberton visitors Sat11r-
day.
Mr.. Mckay Byrd of Wishart town
ship was Lumberton visitor Satur-
day
Mr.. D d. Prevatt of R. 8, Lum-
Derton, was among the visitors in town
Saturday. =
Miss Alma Joyce, principal of the
Iona public school, was a Lumberton
visitor Friday.
Messrs. H. H. Stanley and J. L
Townsend Of R i, Lumberton, were
IN town Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. D. NJ. Pridgen of R
z, Lumberton, were among the visi-
Tors III town Saturday.
Messrs. r. P. Stone and J. F. Hick-
man OF Z. q, Lumberton, are among
the visitors IN town today.
Mr.. H. L. Newbold returned this
morning from Washington, D. c.,
where he spent a week on business.
Mrs. F. M. Barnes went today to
Rocky Mount, where she will spend q
week visiting relatives and friends.
Mr.. z. T. Mcmillan and daughter
Miss Lucy Floyd, of Mcmillan, wer.
among theashoppers in town Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. F. F. Townsend and
child&e1, Misses Eunice and Ldfsl
Eleaner and~Master Kesler Greavee
were Iumberton visitors Saturday.
Mesdames S. F. Thompson and join
Anderson and the formers daughter
Miss Helen Thompson, were amons
the st. Pauls visitors at the fair Fri.
day. @
Mrs. G. S. Hinkins left Friday fo
her home at New York, after spending
several days here visiting relatives
She was accompanied home by he,
sister-in-law. Mrs. L. Nash, VII
will visit her for some time. :
The Robesonian., 1918-11-25
"LET US HAVE PEACE"

/ A monster is slowly raising its head
throughout this country which, unless
beaten down Immediately, will become
the most dangerous enemy that the
cause Of civilization has yet been
called upon to face This evil that
threatens is to be found in the desire
for peace at whatever cost. It is the
old peace at any price" canker raiaed
to the Nth power
It is easy to dispose Of this, as vet
turtive but=steadl1y increasing, desire
for peace by pinning to Il the label Of
German propaganda. But this will not
sunce 49,
That the world u war weary Is only
too true. France and England have
had this blood sickness On the part Ut
their people 70 contend with for long
time. Its effect on Russia has been
demonstratod.
/ We. In America, have but com
penced our share Of suffering and sac
4dAce. II this -revulsion OF feeling te
allowed 10 spread before the road il
hah traveaeA there can be no doubt q
10 our destination. Open hostility "a
Engiand, frank sympathy with Ger
many, ''csnscieatious- or other oAjec
tioas to war, are ~ nstAang IN thstl
eject upon our part n the strog1aa
and the destiny Of the woFid-whsca
now admittedly rests upon cur shooa
ders-compared to this desire for tn
wars ending simply that peace maj
reign. Peace today, with Germany IN
defeated, would be q living menace K
| America a. q nation and to every man
| woman and child who wish to continue
! to be known as Americans.
The Robesonian., 1918-11-25
LOOKING AHEAD.

In the minds Of the citizens Of de-
mocracy the idea that service is due
to the government from every one
must be firmly implanted or the en-
franchised cease to be representative
of such a government.
The selective draft answers the pur-
pose of this service, from a military
standpoint, during the war we are at
present engaged In, but largely be-
prepare while our allies combat the
enemy. We must look to the future
and the possibilities Of war declared
upon US when we will have no ally.
Should this occur selective conscrip-
ton would be of no avail. Accepting
the faet that the citizen Of democ-
racy owes his service to the govern
ment, u it not logical that We should
organixe this service, which shall be
trained and equipped for an emergen-
e and able to act Immediately as q
perfect machine when the necessity
arises7 Few citizens but believe that
universal military training is absolute
II necessary to the future safety o1
this eouatry and that this System
shouad b. adopted by the government
at the Arst opportune moment
The speeding up Of our plans to win
this war should In no way be inter
fered with, and future policies mus'
be held In check that they may not In
terfere with the winning Of this war
But when our legislators feel that tbs
speeding up Of the war is accomplish
ed a bill should be passed creating Z
system Of universal military training
and service which will amply provide
for our country's defense in the fu
ture, thereby assuring us against thu
disaster Of an attack which would flnt
us unprepared and completely at th'
mercy Of an organized foe.
The Robesonian., 1918-11-25
Chestnut Street Methodist.

Services will be held at Chestnut
Street Methodist church Thursday at
IL a. m. Rev. DIR. r. C. Beaman, pas
tor of the church, will preach spe-
cial Thanksgiving sermon and a col
lection will be taken for the Methodist
orphanage at Raleigh.
The Robesonian., 1918-11-25
Asbury Methodist.

A union Thanksgiving service will
be held at Asbury Methodist church
at Raynham Thursday afternoon at 3
o'clock. Rev. Dr. R. G. Beaman, pas
tor of Chestnut Street Methodist
church, Lumberton, will preach. sIhe
public is invited.
The Robesonian., 1918-11-25
Gospel Tabernacle.

Pledges for the support of Rev. Mr.
Oldfield, a missionary in China.
amounting to $54O were taken at the
Gospel Tabernacle yesterday. This
was special Thanksgiving offer
However, services viii be held at the
Tabernacle Thursday at 1880 a. m
This church supports a missionary in
China.
The Robesonian., 1918-11-25
First Baptist.

Special Thanksgiving services will
be held at the First Baptist church
Thursday at 1890 a. m. Rev. DIR.
Chas. H. Durham, pastor Of the
church, will preach and collection
will be taken for the Baptist orphan
age at Thomasville.
The Robesonian., 1918-11-25

Miss Rosa Farmer was attacked and
choked to death in woods near her
home in Campbell county, Va, last
Tuesday night by an unknown person.
Her body, showing marks Of fierce
struggle, was found the next morn
ing.
The Robesonian., 1918-11-25
CHURCH NEWS NOTES
THANKSGIVING SERVICE,
Trinity Episcopal.

Thanksgiving IL q. m, morning
prayer and sermon; 1880 p. M, eve
ming prayer and sermon.
Sunday next First in Advent) Holy
communion II a. m. with sermon.
Church school p. m. Evening prayer
and sermon, 1880 p. m.
The Robesonian., 1918-11-25
PRESBYTERIAN.

There will be special Thanksgiving
services at the Presbyterian church
Thursday at 10:30 a. m. Rev. DR.
G. E. Moorehouse, pastor Of the
church, will preach and a collection
will be taken for the Presbyterian or
phanage at Barium Springs.
The Robesonian., 1918-11-25
COTTON MARKET.

Middling cotton is selling on the
local market today for 26 Ia cents
the pound; strict middling 26s. IL
cents.
The Robesonian., 1918-11-25

Accidents will happen, but the best
regulated families keep DR.. Thomas
Eclectic Oil for such emergencies. Two
sizes, 30c and 60c, at all stores.
The Robesonian., 1918-11-25
Your Boys Want It,

Get your mark Twain" now. Pub.
lishers increase price December 1st
J. T. Noteworthy, Thompson Hotel
Lumberton, N. c., Phone 16.
The Robesonian., 1918-11-25
Leaving Soon.

More than 100 of the most pro-
gressive people of Lumberton and Vi
cinity have lately bought The New
international Encyclopedia and with
out exception are delighted with this
Entertaining and most useful home
reference library. The salesman, J. +.
Norsworthy, Of 914 Austell Bldg.
Atlanta, Ga, will leave this locality
at an early date to spend the winter,
as usual, in Florida. If you want the
best books for your home, write TO-
day to j. T. Norsworthy, care Thomp-
son hotel, Lumberton, N. c., Phone l6
The Robesonian., 1918-11-25

Mrs. j. A. Coley and three chill
dren Of Red Springs are spending
some time here visiting at the home
Of Mrs. Coley's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
| @. T. Williams, Caldwell street.
The Robesonian., 1918-11-25

COMPARE MY INTEREST RATE AND
terms with others who are handling the
same class CT loans. Amounts So coo 90
to $6O,O00-e0: Robson, Scotland and Hoke
counties. Rate of interest 1-2 PER
GENT. A. T. Mclean. Lumberton N. C.
The Robesonian., 1918-11-25

MONEY TO LEND ON IMPROVED LAND
in Robson county long time Rates as
good as any give. Stephen Mcintyre
The Robesonian., 1918-11-25
DON'T SUFFER CATARRH OF THE HEAD
that loathsorne and dxnsaaa

DON'T SUFFER CATARRH OF THE HEAD,
that loathsome and dreaded diae.se cnr.i
while you sleep. Seasons Late Discovery
the great home remedy. in use more than
fifteen years, testimonials and living wit
nesses bespeak its merit. One bottle usua lly
cures worst case. Price $l.o0. For sale by
Seasons Remedy Co.. Lumberton, N c.;
Grantham Bros, Lumberton. NC: Gran.
Drug Co. Red Springs. N. c.: J. NJ Ses.
An MAKING LOANS FOR FIVE YEARs
on improved farm lands Ia Rohe.on. Scot
hand and Hoke counties. IN amounts Sx,-
oon.oo TO SEQ. 10000. bearing interest 1t ths
. rate OF l-2 Per cent CAn on or writ
A. T. Mclean. LumbG1nn. n c.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-12-27
SCIENTIFIC BODIES
 OPEN THEIR SESSIONS

BALTIMORE, Md. Dec. 26.-Twen- from every state in the Union are participating in the meeting of the American Association for the Ad- vancement of Science, which began its sessions at the Johns Hopkins uni versity today and will continue to- morrow and Saturday.
 The associations range from those whose business it is to study micro scopic animals-the American Asso- citation of Economic Entomoligists- to those whose business it is to study the history of man on the earth. the American Anthropological Association. Many groups whose studies are in be- tween are included in the body, such as the Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education, the Associa- tion of American Geographers. the American Society of Horticultural Science and the American Metric as sociation, which latter advocates the adoption of the metric system in this country.
 F. D. Ball spoke at a meeting of the entomoligists today on the im- portance of fostering the useful insect and of destroying the harmful insect. Henry Jackson Waters spoke on The Farmers Gain From the War" and Henry Sturgis Drinker on The Need of the Conservation of Our Vital and Natural Resources as Emphasized by the Lessons of the War"
 The retiring president of the body. pr. Theodore w Richards Of Harvard university, delivered his annual ad- dress
 Professor Pablo Frassetto of the Italian embassy at Washington read a paper advocating an international, uniform method for the measurement of soldiers