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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-25
THROUGH
SPORTVILLE
, By WILLIAM f. KIRK.
Ads and the Fan.

THE fan bound to read the ads that line the oued whenever the
game slow and may
Highland
on
whether he stem the rally
With all the bases ponder
the side the ad about the hat He has hat that and with the
he read about hat when Sugger & bat2
When the ninth the tied and hangs root
viii look do at the revealed field regarding Pa
Hose.
But when the three
time look the let the
e so cheap because there that cheap ads hold gloomy
after ALL the painted line
their convincing lines baseball audience Like
faseate the appealing the when isn't high The
hat through which talking purchased that anyhow
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-25
chinese SOCCER
PLAYERS SPEEDY
First Chinese Soccer Team
in America Organized
at Columbia.
By Tad

New York. April e5.-The first
Chinese soccer team in America has
been organized at Columbia university
here.
. The Chinese. students on the team
show surprising knowledge OF the
game. The majority Of them possess
an amazing turn OF speed. Tom Cahill.
manager, expects to arrange games
with many OF the college elevens-
Every member Of the team has had
experience with soccer before reach
ing this country and knows the rules, 3"
said K. L. Kwong. Soccer is the
major sport in China OF course. we
play tennis, baseball and other sports,
but soccer is more popular. In the
principal cities OF China soccer
leagues and associations have been
formed"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-25

NEW YORK. April 25.-Under ex-
~ listing rules Of baseball. a major
league players contract covers q
period OF six months. from April Is 20
Oct. 10. with salary payments twice a
month. When a player is ordered to
report at the training camp about the
middle Of March his expenses are paid
tut he draws no money for his serv-
ices until the championship season be-
gins. These conditions have been en-
tirely satisfactory TO a large majority
Of the players. but radical changes
are inevita1 bic as a result OF the trou-
bic over Charles Lincoln HerZ0E
A contract for seven months.
beginning March -. Is the rene
dy. Both major leagues probably
adopt "a before another winter
rolls around. This contract must
be signed by ali players that hold
over from one season 20 another
with minor leaEuers and young
sters who may be taken on trial
excepted. When this reform has
been instituted ali players under
reserve must report for duty on
March 10 Cr forfeit n part OF their
salaries until such time as they
appear at the training camps
The players may not relish this new
state Of affairs, but they VIII have
10 put the blame on HerZo4- whose
tactics have aroused the major league
magnatcs in such manner that dras-
tic action is inevitable.
Herzog is bound by q contract for
$4,000 70 either the New YORK Giants
or the Boston Braves. a point that
may be put up TO the National leagues
directors and president Tener. unless
a compromise is reached. He was
traded 20 the Braves in good taltn and
at his own request. last December. in
exchange for Doyle and Barnes
Yet owing to the fact that he can
not arrange a new agreement with the
owners Of the Braves, Herz0g has re-
fused TO play ball even though the
Braves are crippled without him.
Would Lose Salary.
The point raised by major league
men. who regret this unpleasant con-
troversy. is that IL Herzog's contract
covered a period Of several months IN
stead Of six. he would not be willing
20 lose some Of this $4,000 salary BY
throwing up hurdles 90 block the deal
Meanwhile Herzog Is charged with in
5uring the prestige CT the Boston club
by declining TO take part in the
Braves practice games
HerZoE declares he viii report to
the Giants at the Polo grounds and
thereby compel McGraw to return
Doyle and Barnes 70 the b ayes Her
z0E can draw $4,000 from the Boston
club this. year under certain coudl-
tious. whereas II he should play with
the Giants. his salary would be $4,000
less Herzog has been supplemented
by Fletcher as captain OF the Giants,
{ and therefore, would lose ar least
s9uu extra for performing these duties.
Furthermore, HerZog is sensible
enough 20 realize that his return 10
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-25
CONTRACTS WITH MAJOR LEAGUE
PLAYERS SHOULD Be EXTENDED
Six Months Contracts VIII Likely Be Supplanted by
Seven Months Agreements Next Season; Blame for
Proposed Change Laid at Herzog's Door; Alex
ander's Case Incentive to Make Change.

the Giants would mean all kinds OF
III feeling and frictioni that AcGraw.
in view OF many things that HerZoE
has said since last fal, probably
would keep him On pins and needles.
If not on the bench HerZog has placed
himself in an awkward position with
the other Giants and with the fans.
so that his temperance at the Polo
grounds in a New York uniform
might not result in a general feeling
Of delight
Bouus to Drop suits.
Herzog says that Percy Haughtous
president OF the Braves, has offered
z $4,000 bonus IL he viii agree % drop
his suit for back salary against the
New York club and Will not bring ac-
tons against the Pennsylvania rail-
road for injuries received IN the Sew
euth avenue terminal last APRIL
EaughtOn probably believes that IL
HerzOg should sue the railroad com
pany he might not extend himself this
year for fear that he would lose his
position on the part q the Boston
uagnate- AS far as another contract
for next year is concerned. Here's
surely cannot obtain one from the
mand his salary from president Hemp
stead for the coming season and
should be sustained by the National
league authorities he would Be re-
leased outright in the fan
There Is a RUE II each major
league prohibiting side aEree-
meuts and extra bonuses when
players sign fher contracts. II
this rule had been strictly obeyed
by the New York club. HerEOE
could not have caused the present
trouble. But Il IS ARMED that an
exception 10 thiE rule had 70 be
made In HerEoEiG ease becauge
when the Giants secured him from
the Reds a year age last sumner
he was a manager not an ordi-
nary player.
still HerZ0E- after agreeing to the
salary and receiving a bonus Tor CON
his New York contract that he could
not be traded without his consent. eX-
cept 20 one OF three National league
clubs-Chicago Cincinnati or Boston
His contract. which contained this
stipulation was a clear violation OF
The rule, yet the New York club. In al
fairness 10 Herz0g, respected his
wishes when he was turned over to the
Braves
Alexander Donated.
Grover Cleveland Alexander's Ions
uralgle with the owners OF the Cubs
was another case IN point He would
not agree 10 put on a Cub uniform IN
tai president WeeEhman had guarau-
teed a large bonus in addition TO his
$4,000 salary. The idea OF promising
20 pay various extra sums 70 players
if they accomplish certain things on
the ball field is entirely out Of order.
When a player signs FOR a fixed sal-
airy he should be expected 70 earn i
with his best efforts. In short. some
Of the maEnates are as much 10 blame
for hOldOur tactics as the players.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-25

Ter OF one hold as well as Stecher
although he serves his in only one
style. head lock"-that is, since the
official wrestling world put the ban
on his pet practice Of -strangling'
his victims into submission. However,
he has the head lock worked out 70
perfection and there is some doubt in
the minds Of even the admirers of the
Farm Boy as 70 what the effect viii
be when the big Kentuckian fastens
his wise like grip down on Joe's some
what frail skull and exerts his tons
Of pressure.
II Is the third meeting OF the
two eOutenders for the heavy
weight championship now
claimed by Earl CaddOclC. who is
in the service Of Uncle sam. On
both previous occasions the men
Wrestled to draw. The last
match they were on the mat more
than five hours.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-25
Still Wrangling
Over Champ Bout

St. Paul. Mimi, april 25.-NO out
ward developments were recorded to-
day to add certainty TO the possibility
that the Willard-Fulton championship
fight may be held here on July 4
One St Paul paper sharply con-
demned the proposed contest, while
another paper criticized the state
safety cOmmi sion for not taking
definite action yesterday. after it had
listened TO arguments favoring and
opposing the match.
Col. J. c. Miller, promoter Of the
fight, said he still was hopeful
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-25

Florida certainly proved Ideal for
baseball training this spring. For
about the third year in succession the
Phillies did not lose a day at St Pet
ersburg because of bad weather while
the Pirates and Athletics at Jackson
Vile, had but a couple of bad days
and the Braves at Miami were able
to do at least some work on every
day Of their stay
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-25
WTTARn DTsCOTHAGED,

Chicago. Ill. April 25.-Jess VIII
lard. heavyweight champion is skep-
teal REGARDING his proposed title bout
with Fred Fulton, the Minnesota
heavyweight On his return today TO
Chicago, WILLARD said:
The difficulty encountered by Col
Miller in arranging for the bout at
Minneapolis makes il look as though
won't get a chance to fight Fulton
after all"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-25
sOX PIAYERs co no COAST.

Pitcher Tom Seaton and outfieIder
Harry Wolter finally were placed by
the management OF the Chicago Cubs,
after many reports OF where they
might land. WOlter goes TO Sacra-
mento as originally Intended. while
Seaton goes 10 san Francisco, instead
OF 10 Los Angeles, as It was first re-
ported.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-25
BASEBALL



TEXAS LEAGUE.
At Waco r Il z.
~ ESQ .--------------
Batteries: Waco. Pearson. Bacon and
Murphy Shreveport, Poison and snyder.
At san Antonio r. II. T.
san antonio NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. :
Batteries; san Antonio. Longacre. HID
EN- and Gibson; Dallas, Kenrery and
Dove.
Houstou-Fort Worth postponed; rain.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
New TosE .......-..5o0 geo i5o-s 10 :
Brooklyn ...... 100 100 00o-e .
Batteries. New York. Barnes. Demaree
and LcCarty. Rariden; Brooklyn. Cooulbs.
Cheney and Miller.
Philadelphia --- ----olo go 100
Boston $500 -------0o0 eco 01o-i
Batteries. Philadelphia. Mayer. Hearne
and Burns, Wilson; Boston, Hughes and
At Chicago Ri E.
- Louis .----------9o9 eco 600 ]
chicago $500 -----.ell o9e cox
Batteries: ST. Louis. Meadows and Con
zales; Chicago. Vaughn and Kiillfer.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
At Phiiadeiphia- 800. r. Il. E,
Philadelphia co.. 1000 000 o5x-s I
Batteries: Boston. Ruth and Aguew
Philadelphia, Gregg and McAvoy-
washinrton 600 900 oes-s 6 :
New York ---.-.---. III o-o 0oX-5 10
Batteries: Washington. Ayres. SHAW and
Ainsmith; New York, Russell Love and
Hannah.
AT Detroit r. H. T.
Cleveland ....-- 300 oe0 600 10
Detroit -....- --.----102 0lQ cox IL
Batteries Cleveland. BaEhv. Lambeth
and O'Neilli Detroit. Erickson AID stan
asc.
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE.
At san Francisco- r i. +
Los Angeles -----------.-------- =
Batteries: Los Angeles Standridge.
Brown and Boles. san Francisco. c.
johnson and Mckee. Brooks
At salt Lake City r. II z
Sacramento OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES II 9
salt Lake City ...---..-----.---- - !
batteries; Sacramento, Breuton and
Fisher; salt Lake. Dubue and Konnick
At Los Angels r II. E
vernon OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES o
Vernon. Dell and Devormer-
SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION.
Atlanta .. New DREAMS s.
Little Rock 6; Nashville 3.
Birmingham 3; Mobile .
Memphis g Chattanooga &
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-25
FIELD MARSHALS OF THE MAJORS
FRED mitchell, THE MIRACLE MAN
By JACK TEIOCK.

catcher and with the change came
n change in luck. A q catcher
he hooked ~ with The Yankees
and later went to Rochester.
SdalIings WIS 50 Wen Impressed
with Mitchell that he took him 90
Boston and Fred played hia part
In 1914.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-25
ALL-STAR TEAM
Is CHOSEN BY
ARMY OFFICIAL
difficult to Choose Most
Positions; Players Dis
agree as to Lineup.
WOULD HAVE MADE
CUBS PLAY SOME

DECKING an aIl-star baseball team is
1 always a mans task and he who
undertakes ii generally comes in for
some criticism because in baseball as
ga everything else fans and players see
differently AS the spring schedule OF
the army league draws near an end
there has been considerable comment
on topnotcher players and who would
De selected 20 fiji the places on an
a-l-star team. resulting in q prom
tueut army player making the selec-
tion Of the following all-star team;
Bentley. 18th cavalry division. and
Saunders. Gath infantry. catchers;
Jobe. send field artillery. Gertz. SIND
field artillery, and Suddarth. cavalry.
pitchers, Ewing 54th infantry, short
SOD: Brown repair unit, No. sos. first
base; Morton. fifth cavalry, second
base Llpsey. 34th Infantry, third base:
Wyuue, fifth cavalry, left field; Ness
SSH infantry, center field. Napier
SIND field artillery, right field; Ho-
0ozen, cavalry. utility.
or course there are others for
these positions almost equally
good and some authorities might
make the lineup slightly different.
hut the officer making the selee-
lion states that IN making the
above selection ne has considered
carefully al the playing qualities
Of the players selected and be-
IieFca those named have a shade
on others for the positions iudi-
Gated. although the competition
in several cases Is extremely close.
Argument Begins.
There are those who believe that
uovltsch. fifth cavalry. should have
place on the team at first Others who
are good judges OF baseball believe
that Rocky. 64th infantry; Kennedy.
Unit No 305; Bishop, sos. are entitled
10 places on the team. II is pointed
out thar in the two games with the
White SoN-by many considered the
strongest Fl Paso team-that Unit sos
l-as the victor by good margins and
that in these games as well as in
games with army teams that both
Kennedy and Bishop showed up fully
as strong as Brown given first base
position on the all-star team. Ken
uedv is crack tWirler besides being
good with the stick Bishop. for third
base on an all-star team. has for a
recommendation consistent batting
and running equaled by few players at
the fort
Thus do authorities differ. Il
takes a man Of nerve TO select an
aIl-star team and II he Is inclined
70 argue, generally he has enough
10 -uy him until time next sea-
son for selecting another all-stur
team
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-25
DRAFT HITs BROMNs.

Catcher Leslie Nunamaker Of the
St. Louis Browns, who sought de-
ferred draft classification on the
ground Of dependent parents. was de-
MED his plea and has been put in the
first call The Browns now stand 10
lose Williams. Gerber. Houck and
Nunamaker in the coming call.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-25
AAlERICAN LEAGrE.

where They Play Friday.
Chicago az St Louis
Cleveland AZ Detroit
Washington At New Nori-
Boston at Philadelphia.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-25
NATI0NAI I.EAGTE-



St. Louis at Chicago.
Cincinnati at PittsburE.
New york at Brooklyn.
Philadelphia al Boston.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-25

a New York policeman off on sick
leave has been arrested charged with
stealing automobile tires.-From Les
lies.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-25

TEXAS LEAGUE.

Where They Play Friday.
Fort Worth at Houston
Dallas al san antonio.
Shreveport a. Waco.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-25
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE.

SOUTHERN ASSOCIATIONS.
Atlanta Q. New Orleans s.
Little Rock s: Nashville 3.
Birmingham 3: Mobile Q
Memphis g Chattanooga z.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-25
BOWLING

Points won-waIz = southern Motor @
High gama-Barlia go.
High total-Seymou- SIS.
strike out-Eldley. Lucker. Seymour.
Evening journal., 1918-03-07
ARMY OFFICER AT
WEST ON SUNDAY

West Presbyterian Church has se-
cured Major ". A. Garrett, OF ihe
United States Army AS the speaker al
ihe patriotic service i'm the church on
sunday evening. Major Garrett was one
OF lhe four commissioners sent by this
country 20 France some time ago TO in
vestigate and report on The complicated
and vital problem Of transportation in
France At ihe present time the gov
crnment is employing his rare powers
OF executive aud organization by plac-
ing him at the head of me Remington
Arms plant .at Eddysione. Major Gar
reti viii give his address on "SOme of
My Observations in France" an ad-
dress which has been declared by those
who have heard it and have heard many
others of like kind. Co be The mos
pointed and most eloquent as well as
informing address Chat Is now being de-
llyercd ON ihe war in America at this
time This win be Major CARROTS only
engagement in Delaware.
Evening journal., 1918-03-07

TrTTIrCIIILLCILLLLLl
Evening journal., 1918-03-07

rejected a proposal for complete
merger.
After test vote on the merger had
failed 20 produce the two-thlrds ma
jority substitute resolution by Dr.
Charles scanlon. OF Pittsburg, was ac-
cepted. 203 20 70. 70 provides that the
Prohibition party shall retain its name
and continue its present activities, but
that its national committee shall meet
with the National party committee 20
cooperate In furlhering the election
Of state legislators and congressman
favoring the platforms Of the two par
ties.
Delegates from many States declared
they would go over TO the National
party and disband their state 0rgani-
cations. Such action Will have 90 be
taken 40 state conventions Some Of
the states which t was said would
holt are Minnesota. Wisconsin, Oregon,
Washington, North Dakota and Kan
sas.
Virgil G. Hinshaw, Prohibition Ma
tional Committee chairman. at the close
Of the convention outlined the plan of
cooperation with the national party
War prohibition within ninety days
nnal action on the constitutional pro.
hihiiion amendment within lfteer
months. election OF state legislator
and Congressman favoring the tw'
parties are the chief aims which will
he sought
He announced that W. J. Colderwooc
Of Minnesota, would run for the Unite
states Congress on the national tlcke
and that John Sarge, OF Vermont. ais
probably would run for Congress
Both would be supported by the pr
hibiti0nists. he said
After sending kilograms 20 presidel
, Wilson and both houses Of Congres
urging immediate war prohibition ar
, pledging its loyalty, the convention a
i0urned
Evening journal., 1918-03-07
REVIVAL At SCOTT

Revival meetings at Scott Methodist
Episcopal Church at Seventh and Spruce
streets. are increasing in interest each
night. One Of the popular features OF
The meetings are the song services con-
Quoted by Prof Thomas from 80 until
o'clock each evening. IN which the
entire congregation join. These services
are greatly enjoyed by the large con-
gregations and great interest is being
shown.
This evening The Rev. David Nygren.
u. d.. Of The Nygren evangelistic party.
will preach the sermon. A fine musical
program .wiil be presented. on Friday
night the Rev. r.. High Adams will
preach.
Evening journal., 1918-03-07

Glass c, No. 2
Alvan Hammond, Milford, Class C.
No. 2.
Frank B. Gray. Dagsboro, Glass C,
No. 2.
william C. Wright Mhlsboro, Glass
c, No. 2.
Herman d. Boyce Milford, Glass C,
No. 2.
George Henry Lucas, Jr., Greenwood
Glass c, No. ..
John W. Derrlckson, Frankford, Class
/ C, No. 4.
+ John Coursey, Nassau. Glass C, No. >
Charles H. Roach, Milton, Glass C.
No. 2.
Raymond Draper, Lincoln, Class C
No. ..
Evening journal., 1918-03-07

lldec u No. 3
Nnllard E. AXE. Hudson. y. c.. Glass
d. No. q.
Leon Albert Bailey. Black, Md, Glass
10. No. ..
Raymond A. Long, Frankford, R. D..
Glass J. No. 8.
Phillip S. Handloser. Greenwood,
Glass C.. No. 3.
Raymond 5. wheatley. seaford, Glass
| c, No 2.
Henry B. Bawel Greenwood. Glass
Frank ouans. seaford. Glass C. No. ?.
Kinnwoih W Jefferson, Milford, Glass
/ C. no. .
Alfred Clement Houston. Milford,
/ Glass G. No. ?.
William Watson Williams, seaford,
Glass G No. 2
Glass q. No. ,.
No. 3
Ephraim EilIngsworth. MinsborO,
William T. Goslee. Laurel, Glass C, !
No. ..
Linden Rawllns Postles. Milton, Glass
John NJ. Perry. coolspring, Glass C,
Sylvester T. Miller, Lewes, Glass C,
Arthur stevenson. Fairmount, Glass
Herman C. Argo, Milford, Glass C,
No
Lloyd L. White. Laurel. Glass C, No. ?.
, BENJAMIN Harrison Boswell, Milton,
Glass g.. NO. ..
charles II. phillips, Jrp Rehoboth,
Glass C., No. ,
Ashley B. wilkins, Georgetown, Glass
3. c., 40. 4.
John F. Hastings, Georgetown, Glass
l. c, No. 2.
Arthur F. Warren, Lincoln, Glass C,
so. >.
Is philip Powell. Jr. Milford. Glass c.
q 80. ?.
n James Frank Deputy. Milford, Glass c,
No ?.
Robert Horace Mariner, Millsboro.
Glass C. No. 2.
John Wallace Houston, Overlook
Glass c. No. 4.
Horace G. Bennett, Bridsevnle, Glass
John Hammond, Milford, Glass c
D.. No. ..
Elbrldge II. Johnson, Mnlsboro
Class G, No. g
Samuel r. Smith. Laurel Del, Glass
William F. sheridan. Delmar, Clasi
f C. No. ?
William C. Parsons, Laurel, Glass c
"a, No. 2.
Robert Dodd Thompson, Lewes, Cas
C. No. g
Marshall Smith, Milford, Glass C
No. ?
oscar 5. Bunting, selbyvile, Glass c
No. 4.
John Martin Reed, Milton, Glass {
No. ,.
;e- Emery NJ Rider, sharptown, Md
Glass C., No. 2.
William Vickers, Frankford, Class
D. No. ..
Harry C. Brown, Bridgeville, Glass
No. 2
Firman Clarence Penuel, Georgetown
Class C., No. 2.
nts Benjamin simpkins Howard Franz
'ed ford Glass C. No. >.
.iol Harry L. Kitchens, seaford, Class
Ion No. ,.
Alvin D. Joseph. Lewes. Class C, No.
O. Everett Conoway, Georgetown, Cla
C, No. 2.
ass Elwood O'Neal. Laurel, Class C, No.
Lawrence G. Reynolds. Wilminsto
REL Glass A., No. 3, on appeal.
Wilbert Emanuel Johnson Class
ass No. ..
George r. Donaway, Minsboro, Ca
~ C, No. 2.
Joshua Thomas West BridgeviI
w. Glass C., No. 4.
- Horace Albert Tun. seaford, Glass
David R. Conn. Milford, Glass
No. ,.
n Miles, Tyndan Mills, Milford Cl'
c. no. 4.
n Harlan Wallace Kinder, seaford, Cl'
Frank C. Lynch, selbyvire Glass
lass John A. Tingle, Frankford, Glass
n No. 2.
D' John Futcher Phillips. Rehobo
lass Glass C, No. 2.
Curtis w Johnson, Minsboro, Cl'
C. G, 40. 3
oliver Neal, Lincoln, Glass C, No.
,lty. Walter W. Boswell, Seaford, Glass
]. Seth E. Bennett Bridsevire, Glass
s J. Edgar Blockson, seaford, Glass
40. >.
me Lester F. Workman, Cannon. D
Evening journal., 1918-03-07
DRY PARTY TO WORK
With HATIONAuSTS
Defeat Merger Plan, but
Adopt Method for Co.
ordinated Campaign
NEW PARTY
DELAYS ACTION

CHICAGO, March 7.-Delegates to the
National Prohibition Convention last
night voted TO cooperate and federate
with the National party in the fur
therance Of certain mutual aims, but
Evening journal., 1918-03-07
UAYNTS cans IN DFWAND

The Taylor Motor Sales Company re-
port the sale during the past week OF
three Haynes cars. ono a twin six
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-01-27
fFrom N. Y, Evening Post, Jan,
Is, 1919
MORTALITY RATE DEFiES
WAR
That of New York Life Insur-
anee Company Reaches
Lowest Mark.

According to the annual re-
port Of the New York Life In
surance Company. notwith-
standing the fact that the COM
pany does business In nearly
all the belligerent countries, its
mortality rate for 1917 was the
lowest in the history of the
Company; and nothwithstand-
ing very little new foreign bus
mess in 1917, its total new in
surances were over 316 mil
lions of dollars. This is mora
than double the amount which
was allowed by the original
Armstrong laws; under the
amended law, which limits
new business, according to the
economy with which IT Is done.
the company has pushed It's
limit up from $50 TO SIG mil
lions.
The company's liabilities un-
der 100000 policies amount
to over $50 million dollars,
leaving q surplus of ia mil
lions from which dividends Z
the amount OF s26,5o0.o00 have
been declared for 1918. The
dividends scale of 1917 is con-
tinued on all annual dividend
policies. Payments to the in
sured IN 1917 were over 81 mil
lion dollars. The average earn
ing power of the company's
ledger assets increased during
the year and now stands at $50
per cent.