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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-16
New Oats Standards
Five Grades Affected bv New
Ruling

WASHINGTON, March 15.-Officia1
standards of four numbered grades and
one sample grade for oats, following
closely the tentative standards an
proved by the grain trade, were estab-
ilshed to-day by the Department of
Agriculture under authority of law
recently passed by Congress, The
standards were made effective June 16,
1919, when the new crop movement be-
gins. Factors used in grading were
test weight per bushel, minimum per-
centages for sound cultivated oats. and
minimum requirements for heat dam
age ana foreign material. No provision
to be not unlikely that the standards
would be placed on a dockage basis
later
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-16
Resumption of Pumice Stone
Imports From Italy Expected

Importers expect to obtain fresh
supplies of pumice stone from Italy
before long. Up to two years ago
in. the United States came from the
Island of Lipari, sixty miles north Of
Messina. When this source of supply
vas cut off, American grinders were
forced to seek domestic stone and
TINS was found in various parts of the
country. They consider the foreign
product superior in quality. The price
OF the domestic purnice stone is three
cents pound, while the Italian before
pound. S'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-16
Rubber Footwear Sales Larger

The light snowfall in New York yes
terday and Friday had the effect of
stimulating the sale of rubbers. While
no great rush Of business resulted, the
change was welcomed by the retailers,
who, because of the unusually mild
winter. have large stocks of merchan-
disc on hand. Some wholesalers ex-
pressed the opinion that even if a heavy
storm should come along it probably
would not bring n big call for rubbers.
Us the season for their general wear Is
too far advanced for consumers to buy
thoma
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-16
Electric Boat Earns $3.50
A Share ON Common G,ocL

In the annual report Of the Electric
Boat Company it was pointed out that
during 1918 gross business amounted
to $29,500,000. Unfinished business nm
hand at the end of the year was S2a'.
100000, in addition TO which ncuot;a-
tons were pending for additional con-
troll for submarine torpedo boats Of
about 100000.
Net operating profits Of $607.57a
were reported after all deductions had
been taken care OF. Other income
aggregating $407 400 was added to this
amount. thereby bringing the gross TO
sl,0l4,973. Net income was $58s. b25
or equal, after preferred dividends.
e 1900 = shstA sarnnd on ths S4,pgp..
goe common stock. Surplus was 1ak],.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-16
Diamond Match
Earnings Slump

The annual statement of operations
Of the Diamond Match COMPANY for
1918 shows earnings amounting to So
679, 1877 or S1,958,758 smaller than those
of 1917. Deductions for repairs. re-
newals, depreciation and reserve for
possible fire loss on hte companv's
timber lands of $1,264,940 were made.
leaving a balance after war taxes Of
$1,864,227. Other income aggregated
1884, 400. e'N''"
The company earned $12.13 a share
pares with $14.76 a share earned in
the preceding year. Balance applicable
for dividends was $2,O58,627, a de.
crease of $446,235. After S1.357.o08
which was paid in dividends, surplus
amounted to $701,419.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-16
CHICAGO AND NORTH WESTEkN
RAILWAY COMPANY

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
The Annual Meeting of the Ssoekholsuaa,,,s .
OF the Chicago and North Western ns,
OF the company ees West jackson Bo0. :,
ward. in the city OF ,chicago Illinois ~ ~
Tuesday. April s. 1919. at II o'clock 4 ~, ~,
for the election of directors ana -
Transaction Of such other business 81 w.
come before said meeting ,,.v
Transfer books Will be closed on fI ls IN
March Z. iaie. at the close OF business ~ -.
day. April o. 1919.
Dated March /, 1919
WILLIAM n. FINLEY, PrcsideSr
JOHN ID. CALDWELL Secretary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-16
Brazil's Rubber Exports

Shipments of rubber from Para and
Manaoa, Brazil. during December last
amounted to 7,O96,906 pounds, compared
with 3,129,43o pounds for the like
month in 1917, according to govern
ment reports. OF the amount shipped
last December 4,S40,458 were consigned
to New York and 2,258,448 pounds went
to Europe. Included in the rubber re-
ceived in this country were 2,641 1893
pounds of fine, 473,392 pounds Of coarse
and 1.O76.738 pounds of Caucho.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-16
Submarine Boats Year

Total income for 1913 Of tho subma-
f,ne Boat Company was 1858 ,Dg2. From
tn,s amount expenses and taxes Of s53'-
49S we're deducted. Net income. cr-
elusive OF accrued profit or logs on
ggsaartially completed boats, aggregated
SIIz,1!s, or equal to 20 cents share
saIhao on the s795,sl0 shares eutstand-
si,bs in 1917 No dividends wsrs shsrsd
BY tbs stockholders la 1918,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-16
CHICAGO. SAINT PAUL. MINSEAPOIkvio
AID OMAHA RAILWAY C0MPaNA

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETINv
The Annual Meeting OF the Stocknoiosy,iss.
of thu Chicago, Saint Paul. Minneap..l,ss
and Oma ha Railway Company will De TN ~
at the Office OF the company, in the eli, "a ~
Hudson, Wisconsin. on Wednesday. Ap.a
9, 1919 at 3 o'clock a. m. FOR the eieousss
OF directors and the transaction OF sa wa
other business may como before e~''
meeting.
Transfer books will be closed on frio ,ss.
March T. 1919. at the close Of ous s IN
ON that day, aud will be rcopeneo -
Thursday, April 10. 1919.
Dated February eE. 1919.
JAMES Z. CLARK. rressden"
JOHN d CAT.n\yFI.I. Secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-16
Army Shoe Contracts Awarded

The entire contract for 157. 600 pairs
Of russell marching shoes, for which
bids were opened on Friday by the
Shoe and Leather Division of the Quar-
termaster's Office in Washington, has
been awarded to the w. II. McEiwain
Company, Boston, at $4S3l4 per pair.
Thomas G. Plant has been awarded a
contract for 10000 pairs of nurses'
shoes, and Zegler Brothers have re-
ceived an order for 5000 pairs of the
same type of shoes. The two latter
awards were made as the result Of
emergency purchases.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-16
To Re-employ War Veterans

membe rship of the United Waist
League Of America has pledged himself
to take back all former employees who
Joined the army or navy. There are
many of these employees among the re-
turned members Of New York's "Fight-
ing 9th Division''
M. Mosessohn, executive director of
the league, has called upon other bust
ness men in other trades to take the
same action, expressing the belief that
much of the labor unrest can be
avoided in this manner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-16
Offerings to Buyers

SUITS. COATS: Closing out at a sacrifice latsa
mod ais. Albert TerralSin. IS West go o.
Madison Square y04S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-16
Basic Comm dities
Saturday, March Is, 1919.

tNoen those reported tho ibid.
price ar given) 49, ~ "'"
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-01

period remains as heretofore. The 5
per cent penalty for delinquents re-
mains.
Prosperity Played Joke.
In the matter of tax rebates. pros
perity in Kansas played rather seri-
Gus joke on the tax funds. Originally
established as an incentive to-, pay
your taxes early" back in the days
when tax penalties on delinquents
mounted high, the assumption was
that farmers particularly had money
in the fall, after the crops had been
harvested, but let thettaxes slide until
penalties were due and the bank ac-
counts were low.
Taxes, however. were paid prompt
ly, the tax payers being desirous of
taking advantage of the rebate. Then
the county collectors discovered the
allowances on rel ates far exceeded
expectations and the penalties levied
by a wide margin failed to offset re-
bates In requesting the legislature to
abolish the rebate system. State Tax
Commissioner Samuel T. Howe showed
that in five years-1914-1917. ali the
Kansas counties paid in rebates So
121,150, or $2.4O3.445 more than the
penalties collected Thus there was a
net loss of the latter amount to the
expense funds OF the counties.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-01
FARM LOAN ACT VALID
Federal Judge at Kansas City Dis
misses Test Suit.

Kansas City. Mo, Nov. Valid
ity of the federal farm loan act was
in effect upheld late Friday by Judge
A. S. Van Va1kenburgh, when he dis
missed the suit brought in the United
States district court here by Charles E..
Smith, a stockholder and director of
the Kansas City Title & Trust Co..
against that company, to test the con-
stitutionality of the act.
In delivering an oral opinion from
the bench, Judge Van Valkenburgh
said he had no doubt as to the validity
Of the act as far as it relates to fed
eraI land banks and didn't have much
as far as it relates to joint stock
banks"
Judge Van Valkenburgh granted an
appeal to the supreme court, which
will be made Immediately, according
to william NJ. Bullitt, of Louisville,
attorney for the plaintiff. who an
nounced a motion would be filed in
the supreme court November 10, NOV
ing that the case be advanced for early
hearing. He said he expected a hear
ing would be granted in January or
February.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-01
DUE FOR SETBACK
Parole System Reaches SIobber
Stage in Kansas.
Peace Officers VIII Protest
Against the Custom.
Inn MIIGH nplAnInal EAeE
TOO MUCH CRIMINAL RELEASE
said Average Lansing Prisoner
Serves Less Than One Year.
Fear That Prison VIII Be Emp
ty Before Meeting.

Because the parole system has
seemingly reached the slobber stage, 1t
Is due for setback, according to many
lawyers and peace officers. When
Kansas peace officers meet this win
ter. it is believed that one of their
1lrst acts will be the adoption of
resolution protesting against the ac-
ton of state officials in releasing
criminals
Sedgwich-county is inclined to the
belief that the peace officers should
hasten the DATE of their meeting. He
fears the state penitentiary, and re-
1ornatory may be emptied before the
officers meet. In a review of some
of the troubles which have come to
Sedgwick county under the parole
plan, Comfy asserted that the average
prisoner who goes to Lansing serves
less than one-year for his crime.
Protests in Topeka.
In Topeka recently several county
officials have protested to state de-
partment heads and officers regarding
l5the lax system of paroles which they
asserted was in existence. As soon as
a demonstration of reform is made, it
has been declared. a parole is prompt
ly mailed to the abused convict or he
is given vacation period on his own
recognizance.
Comfy mentioned the cases of C1ar-
enee Richardson and J. w. Clark from
his home counties. They served less
than a year each after going to prison
for long terms. IN the Richardson
case, the man was out of prison, Comfy
declared, in ninety days. He had
pleaded guilty to five forgeries
"A woman came to my office the
other day. said Comfy, ''and asked
for recommendations to have her son
discharged from the penitentiary. He
was already out on parole and he
needed only the recommendation of
the court to have his discharge made
final He had served four months and
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-01
OWLS lNF:EST REPUBLIC, KAN.
Pedestrians Frequently Attacked on
Streets by Vicious Night Birds.

Republic, Kan. Nov. AFTER night
pedestrians in Republic have been
greatly annoyed the last few weeks
by a peculiar menace. Great num-
bers of owls have infested the city
for some time. They stay in the trees
about town in the day and swarm
about the streets in nightly combat,
like locusts, at times becoming so
vicious and numerous as to attack hu-
man beings. Instances of them at
taeking people are frequent 1t is al
most impossible for women and chill
drcn to venture out after dark.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-01
WORLDS WHEAT CROP
Yield for 1919 Amounts to 51,9OO,OOO
Tons. Northern Hemisphere.

Rome, Oct 31.-''The yield of wheat
for 1919 amounts to 51,900,00 tons in
the northern hemisphere countries,
which produce about half the normal
crop of the world" says report is
sued by the international institute of
agriculture. 1t is added that this Is
about 4. 900 tons below the yield OF
1918 and more than two million tons
below the average crop of the four
years preceding 1918, and that thus
there is a greater shortage than last
winter. The report Says the yield OF
rye in the same countries amounts to
AGO. 900 tons, as against 4,4OU.0 900
tons in 1918.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-01
CAREY URGES NEGOTIATIONS
Former Kansas Fuel Head Says Troops
Can't Stop Miners Strikes.

Can't Stop Miners Strikes.
Hutchinson, Nov. 1.-Sen. Emerson
Carey. former federal fuel administra-
tor for Kansas. has had no intimation
from Doctor Garfield that the state
organizations of the fuel adminfstra-
ton will be called into service in the
coal strike emergency. He said the
magnitude of the strike is greater than
people generally realize:
But" he continued, 1.-The strike will
surely go on in spite of the court in
junction issued this afternoon at In
dianapolis. This country must have
100000 tons of coal every day Only
coal miners can produce it. Court in
functions and troops. in my opinion at
this stage of the crisis, will only ag-
gravate the situation. The strike can
only be-settled by negotiation. Neither
side can he whipped into submission.
Government authority should be exer-
cisei at once to get representatives of
both sides into a room and make them
arbitrate their differences and open
the mines to production"
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-01
RAIL VET TO RETIRE

c. 7. Mcclellan, superintendent of
the eastern division, Santa Fe railway.
at Emporia, will continue to live in
Topeka, his home since 1887, he de-
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-01
DELAY TAX WORK
Collections Many Counties Held
Up Until Polls Completed.
All Leyies Heavier, This Year
Because Cost Increase.

Tax collecting machinery was to
start annual operation. in Kansas to-
day, but judging >fSom the reports re-
ceived by the state tax commission.
large number of the counties will de-
lay starting of collections a few days
or weeks, until the tax rolls are COM
pleted by the county clerks.
Upon completion s4of the rolls, the
county clerks deliver them to the
county treasurers whose duty it is to
gather in the tax 'tshekels" Upon
completion Of the tax rolls, the coun-
ties send to the state commission a
summary of the county, city, township,
school board, road, school district,
etc, taxes to be collected. But to date
many counties have not sent their
report to the commission.
Almost without exception, it was
said, taxes for all purposes will be
higher because all phases of the gov
ernment from the state down to the
rural school districts have to meet
higher costs of operation, salary and
expenses.
Treasurers in the los counties were
starting the work of collecting be-
tween SO and so million dollars. The
exact amount cannot be ascertained
until the tax commission receives re-
ports from all the counties. The
states share on two years had in
creased more than $1,5O0,O0O
State Levy 1.75 Mills
The states portion of the total taxes
this year is S6,0L5,69S. this amount
being fixed by the state commission
thru a levy of It's mills on each dol
lar of a total valuation of $3,437.541,-
S11. Both the state levy. the amount
of state taxes to be collected and the
total valuation by far exceed those of
any previous year. The state levy last
year was liz mills and the total va1u-
alton is approximately $4,000, 600
greater than that of 1918, this excess
being practically all on personal prop
erty as no real estate appraisement
was made this year. realty being ap-
praised but once every four years.
One feature in the tax collecting
system this year is that thru a law
passed by the last legislature, the old
rebate system will not-be operative.
In past years. the property owner who
paid all MISTAKES for the year between
November 1 and December 20, re-
ceived a rebate of per cent This
year he pays it straight" but the priv
ilege of paying half in the November
December period and half in the June
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-01
Topekan's Mother Dies.

Buffalo. N. Y, Nov. Mrs. Jane
Hess. S6. mother of Mrs. Sarah Ray
mond. of Topeka, died last night from
complications resulting from old age,
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. ].
H. Abbey, in Erie, Pa. 2 Mrs. Hess is
survived by five other daughters, one
son, twenty-siX grandchildren, and
eighteen eat-grandchildren. The
burial will take place tomorrow after
noon in Rochester. n. Y, where Mrs.
Hess formerly resided"
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-01
GAVE HER "DOPED" CANDYg
Buhier Man Files $23, 400 Alienation
Suit Against Telephone Man.

Hutchinson, Nov Charging that
A. 1. Heidibrecht owner of the tele-
phone exchange at Buhler. had alien
ated the affections of his wife. P. s.,
Ratzlaff, a rural mailA carrier at Buh-
Ter, has filed suit in district court for
$23.400 damages against the telephone
man. Ratzlaff alleges that Hedbrecht
gave drugged candy and "doped"
chewing gum to his wife. in his cam
paign to overcome her objections to
his advances.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-01

had been sentenced for a term of ten
to twenty-one years.
peace officers feel their work is
for nothing when criminals are re-
leased before they have served even
the beginning of their terms. These
officers expect to fight the present
practice-that is, if there are prisoners
left in the penitentiary when the peace
officers meet"
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-01

For every one that exalteth himself shall
be humbled; and he that humbleth himself
shall be exalted.-Luke II IL.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-01

No prayer takes hold of God until it
first fakes hold of man-Horace Bushnell.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-01

Bear your own burdens first; after that
try to help carry those of other people,
George Washington.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-01

It is the business of this life. to make
excuses for others, but none for ourselves.
Robert Louis Stevenson.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-01
HERINGTON LOSES IT
Alta Vista Defeats Oil Town Team
12 to O.

Herington, Kan, Nov. 1.-Herington
high school lost to Alta Vista in a
football game played here Friday
afternoon. The score was II to 0.
Both Alta Vista touchdowns were
made in the first half by Hesser.
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-01

Live pure. speak truth, right wrong.
Else wherefore born?
The Topeka state journal., 1919-11-01
SEVEN SENTENCE SERMONS.

Bear your own burdens first; after that
try to help carry those of other people
George Washington.
1t is the business of this life. to make
excuses for otheYs, but none for ourselves.
Robert Louis Stevenson
Live pure. speak truth, right wrong.
= Else wherefore born?
-Tennyson.
No prayer takes hold of God until it
first takes hold of man.-Horace Bushnell.
For every one that exalteth himself shall
be humbled; and he that humbleth himself
shall be exalted.-Luke IA IL.
Oh, the little birds sang eGSt, and the
little birds sang west,
And l smiled to think Gods greatness
flowed around our incompleteness.
Round our restlessness. his rest.
Mrs. Browning.
I will this day try to live a simple. sin
cere and serene life; repelling promptly
every thought of discomfort, anxiety. dis
couragement, impurity and self seeking :;
eultivating cheerfuluess, magnanimity,
charity and the habit of holy silence; eX-
ercising economy in expenditure, careful
ness in conversation, diligence in appoint
ed service. fidelity to every trust. and a
childlike trust in GOd.-Bishop. Vincent.
The Brunswick news., 1919-08-24

for any weakness and would not be
without it for the world. l do all my
work and am strong and healthy. am
nursing my baby, and l still take the
Vegetable Compound asitkeeps awoman
in good health. You may publish my
testimonia al for the goodof other women,
if you choose to do so. Mrs. c. WEST
MoRELANi NiD, Harrison. NY.
Women who suffer from displace-
ments, irregularities, Inflammation,
liberation, backache, headaches and
nervousness should lose no time in giving
this famous root and herb remedy,
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, B trial, and for special advice
write to Lydia L. Pinkham Medicine
Co, Lynn Mass.
The Brunswick news., 1919-08-24
A BARGAIN SALE IN URBANA;
PRETTY HEALTHY URHANA

By trade cOnSummated some days
ago, we have secured control of II
Urbana lots, in addition to those al
ready on our list We MUST sell
these lots by the first of the coming
month and we are goinG 70 sell at
prices that will surprise you.
Remember we have houses and lots
in each and every part of Brunswick
and we sell a little less than the
average dealer, We want to keep
up our reputation for QUICK SALES
and i'll the meantime help to make
TINS real home owning city.
Ask us about that south END bun
galow, Ask us also about those
pretty lots near the curve on north
NORWICH street. We are selling
big lots for $120 and others are
holding lots near them at more than
double the price we ask.
P. S. If you buy a lot from us
we will assist in getting the money
for you to build your OWN HOME.
SEE US.
LEAVY's REALTY AGENCY,
Phone 152.
Gots of Lots-Easy Terms.)
The Brunswick news., 1919-08-24
IMMIGRATION
BILL PREP AIRED
LITERAL FULFlLLMENT WOULD
HAVE EFFECT OF KEEPING
JAPANESE COOLIES

Washington, Aug PA new meth
od OF dealing with the incoming al
len problem is embodied in a bill
being prepared By the House !Inmi-
grafton Committee. 1t is regarded as
the most drastic measure ever pre-
sented to congress.
Adoption of the bill would mean,
the so-called ''gentleman's agree
ment" between the United States
and Japan with respect to immigra-
ton and would keep out Japaneso
coolies.
Under the -Tokihara agree
ment, Japan is obligated to seEG no
coolies to this country, but it chars.
ed the records disclose that they ar
rive by the thousands, with passport
as merchants, students and the like.
Once here it is alleged. they rer'ain,
Send for 'picture Brides" raise fam
lies and their children become citi-
zens of the United States by right of
birth.
Representative Albert johnson, OF
Hoquiam, Wash, chairman OF the
House immigration Committee, in
charge of the preparation of the bill
saFsf-1hej requirement that aliens
landing at American ports must have
passports with time limit will break
up the great inflow Of foreigners.
The bill provides that aliens coming
within exemption clauses of the Ires-
ent law must obtain passports from
their own government revised by con-
sular agents of the United States
and limited as to time.
The Brunswick news., 1919-08-24
HOW WEAK
WOMEN ARE
/MADESTRONC
Mrs. Westmoreland Tells in
| the Following Letter.
AHarrison, N. Y.-1When my first
chld was born l did not know about

LFOla Il. HlnKnaIn 8
Veg e t a b e Com
pound andhad avery
hard time. l read in
the newspaperabout
tffeXegetable Com
pound andwbea-mY
second child came /
took it and was well
during tn e whole
time, and childbirth
was a hundred times
easier. Ever since
then | have used il
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-09-12
CHAMCERY DOCKET HEAVY
AT B%R00KHAvEN, MISS.

BRooKHAvEN, Miss, Sept, 70. (Spl,)
An examination Of the docket OF the
chaneery court for the coming term
reveals the fact that there is going to
De q good deal OF business on hand for
Judge Lanai. +, Easterling when he
convenes the fail term of the court next
month, There Is litigation of all kinds
neing filed In the chancery court, but
the class of litigation most frequently
met with Is divorce cases.
a great number OF bills for divorce
nave been filed since the April term,
anu IN many cases parties seeking dl-
vorce are no moro than mere children,
ana have to come into court by a next
friend, In one particular case the COM
pialnant alleges that she Is only i6
years OF age In another case both
the complainant and defendant are mi
nors; according to the allegations of
While the majority Of these cases are
being filed by negroes, there is a fair
proportion OF them being filed by white
citizens--young people who have tried
married life and found that II Is not
all that II is represented to be, and
want their liberty.