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New-York tribune., 1919-11-23

s1,o0o,0o0 second preferred. The 7
per cent preferred Is, we believe, a
good investment. w. l.. Douglas Shoe
Company, long established concern,
all of whose common stock is owned
by w. l.. Douglas, has long dividend
record. and the preferred is also a
good investment in our judgment. We
have not such detailed statement AZ
we have regarding A. G.. Spading 4
Bros. We think there is little to choose
between the two.
Large Accrual of Dividends
Question Kindly give information
affecting American Writing Paper Com
Copper Company. +. r. NJ
Answer-American Writing Paper
Company reports its earnings but once
n year. For 1918, the surplus was ST.
1929, equal to 1902 per cent on the
S12,500,00 preferred stock. Dividends
to the extent Of 127M per cent have
accrued on the issue. The outlook in
the fine paper industry is good. The
preferred stock offers speculative pos
sibilitics and there is talk of resumirg
dividends on it before long. Cerro de
Pasco Copper Corporation,. paying 81
a share on 898,2lS shares (no par),
showed 1854 share earned in 1915,
against 1885 the year before. The
copper situation is not particularly en-
couraging, but there is an impression
gaining groud that better prices for
the metal will prevail. Production for
Cerro de Pasco thus far this year is
considerably under 1918. The cont
pany, however, is low cost producer
and probably will not be SO adversely
effected as many other copper conf
panies. Moreover, it is stated that the
company id producing much silver,
which is fast rising in price.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-23
Investment Information

M o. sch Information 1t the ~
o Mb r lin hholumn Only
byL mrlv edodke cdenuLops ito
The rl NwsSh Ncm York;
New-York tribune., 1919-11-23
Atchison First Choiea

Question Would you express your
opinion as to which is the best to buy:
Atchlson Railroad around $50 or New
]. r.
Answer-We prefer Atehison at 500
- New yogk CeNtrsl 1t u.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-23
Federal Oil Company

Question-Would you give me some
advice as to Federal Oil? l paid SIS a
share and it is now around SO share
would you advise me to sell it? I see
shat your definitions of Wall Street
terms are from "Money and Invest.
ments." Would you please give me the
name Of the author, publisher anc
price OF same ?-J. II. c.
Answer-Oil sto ks are usually Sc
speculative that Il us not possible to
advise regarding day to day moves
The Federal Ou Company reports
bringing in new wells and engaging in
considerable drilling work, ard Yet the
stock sells down. We are sorry to be
unable to advise You. Montsomer!
Rollins is the author of "Money and
Investments" 1t is published by the
Page Company, So Beacon Street, hos.
tor. We don't know the price, bu,
doubtless they will be glad to tell you
1t is handy book fer an investor not
versed in finance.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-23
Booth Fisheries; SkeIly Oil


Question--klndlv let mo know if you
you'd exchange Booth Fisheries fer
Sketly Oil (curb) and possibilities OF
ooth. What sood paying dividend
stock would yeu advise for q buy
around $50; what are possibilities OF
Colorado Iron and Fuelf G. II. c.
Answer-Booth Fisheries is expected
to DO better than it did during the war
period, as the government has relin-
uuished control of the fish industry.
Skelly Oil Was Incorporated August 12.
1919, and as no financial statement has
been issued Is il hard to fern an opin0
ION of its prospects. The company CON
trolls about $500 acres in Oklahoma
Kansas and Texas, on which are t12
producing wells, with thirty-four wells
IN process of drilling. The net daily
production latest reports show TO be
4,40C barrels. Capital s15,00O,Cc0 $50
par). Ohio Gas, Midvale Steel Baiti-
more & Ohio preferred and Great
Northern Ore are few dividend pay
New-York tribune., 1919-11-23
No Action on NJ. X. & r. Bonds

Question: am holder of NJ, K. &
7. first IS. Kindly advise me what. if
any, action the bondholders' commit
tee has taken to protect the holders
Do you consider these bonds likely to
be scaled or assessed under any reor-
ganization ?-F. c. B.
Answer-No action is contemplated
by hondholders' protective committees
while the railroads are under govern
ment control. When definite plan as
to the future of the railroads has been
determined upon the committee doubt :
less will begin to formulate plans. Uu-
til the railroad muddle is cleared up
We shall not be able to form an opinion
as to the outlook for the bonds.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-23
Otis Elevator Earnings

Question-Please explain why Otis
Elevator common had such q sudden
and great rise.--A. NJ. l..
Answer--Otis Elevators earnings for
the year ende1 September 30, 1919,
showed SIS a share on the S6.92O,3S7
common stock. This was a decided im-
provement over 1918, when S9.77 d
share was earned. Business and profits
are running at the highest rate in the
companys history. Hence the rise to
which you refer.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-23
Better to Hold Bonds

Question-K Kindly give NE some in
formation regarding first mortgage
Nassau Electric Railway bonds. The
last interest has not been paid My
broker tells me that if / hold on to
them will surely make none in the
near future, but if | try to sell them
now | can, OF course, only do so at
big loss. What is your opinion?
Would also like information regarding
Kings County Elevated Bond and San
Antonio and Arkansas Pass. l wish to
sell all these bonds when the time is
best to do so.--R. NJ.
Answer-The bond market in general
and the local traction bonds in par
ticular have been very heavy of late.
We believe you would do we'll to hold
both the Nassau 5s and the Kings
County As. San Antonio and Aransas
Pass As should improve in price.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-23

"".nSu' u" "HtCl business houses are
e'lgloie for membership. In joining
me league they subscribe to its pr;n-
clples and specifically agree to give
careful consideration 10 the report :
furnished them BY the league relating
to acts of recklessuess committed bv
the drivers OF their trucks.
The league holds 90 the theory that
any business man who retains in his
employ chauffeur Of proven reck-
lessness is in some measure, at least,
responsible IN the event that chauffeur
through rechlessness, Injuries or kills
ii pedestrian or all operator Of an
other motor vehicle.
1t is pointed out that chautfeurs who
operate commercial vehicles for hire
will come to realize the necessitv for
exercising caution if they are brought
up with Il round turn by their en-
pioyers or if they are discharged after
al investigation.
The records OF complaints, inyesti-
cations and dismissals will he kent
on Tile al league Headquarters so tha
other business men will not be proved
upon, as it will be possible for them,
through the league, to secure a com
piete record Of chauffeurs who seek
employment with them.
Under conditions that have hereto
fore existed business men have had
no way OF ascertaining whet ther their
commercial chauHeurs operated their
motor vehicles carefully OF recklessly
and in many instances where chauf
feurs have been discharged for reck-
lessness they have been enabled. be-
cause OF the lack of any information
clearance bureau, to secure employ
ment with other business concerns
which mas enabled them TO continue
OH their reckless way. Under the
league plan, however. business men
Will be in position to get a. correct
line on the record of chauffeurs who
are seeking employment and the chauf
feurs in turn will be restrained by
the knowledge that their records are
available to every one who may be in
terested
Already some of the leading busi.
ness houses of the city have Joined
the commercial branch Of the league,
and an active campaign for commercial
support and cooperation is now being
conducted. Business men who are in,
terested in securing further informa
ton concerning this particular phase
Of the leagues activities should ad.
dress the league st it's headquarters
10 West Sixty-hrst Street
New-York tribune., 1919-11-23
Chalmers Earnings Better

Question--Please give me your opin-
ion of Chalmers common stock. I
bought small lot of it some time
ago, but, in spite Of its announced con-
solidatoin with Maxwell, the high
value of other motor stocks and "ru-
mors," it remains at 8 and fraction
most Of the time.-T. NJ
,Answer-Chalmers should do better
now that the merger with Maxwell has
been accomplished. Earnings are said
to be running higher than for some
time past.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-23
Three Curb Stocks

Question Kindly give whatever IN
iormation YOU have available regarding
II Salvador Silver. Allied Oil and Hupp
Motor. including the high and low since
listed on the curb.-M 5. X.
Answer--El Salvador Mines Company
vas organized in February. 1913, for
the purpose of developing a group of
silver and gold mines in Ell Salvador
Central America. owns nearly all
the stock of the Monte Mayor Mines,
Inc, and leases three other mining
properties. There is outstanding ST.,
10000 stock, par 81. No dividends
We have no statement of earnings. but
on account Of the high price of silk cr
the stock is said to have q coed out
look. Allied Oil was organized IN l9l7.
Il owns the ent re stock Of the Con
sumers Gas and Fuel Company OF
Texas. which company has 1000 acres
of proven oil and gas leases and II, 900
acres undivided half INTEREST," Of we'll
refined oil and gas leases in TeNas.
1t owns twenty-five miles of pipe line.
In February 2,500,C feet Of gas was
being marketed. All the oil is sold
to the Prairie Pipe Line Company. 1t
manufactures about $4,000 feet of ar
tficial gas daily fer light purposes at
rates ranging from S1.50 to - per
900 feet. Outstanding S2,0G0,00O
stock. par 81. Dividends II per cent
per arnum. Hupp Motors mas three
plants, one in Detroit, one in Jackson
and one in Windsor. all of recent con
struction, the machinery being in
order. Capacity is about l3,000 cars
per annum. New construction WIZ IN
crease capacity 10 about 10000 cars
Cani'9l IS 81 o7,a00 of per cent
cumulative preferred, par 81. and
se,A-.lco common, par $40. Regular
dividends are paid on preferred: none
as yet on common. For the year end
ing June 80, 1919, the company earned
~ cents on its common stock agans,
s1.43 the previous year. During 6ss,
half of 1919 the company made and
shipped 9.l29 automobiles. or 2C0C
more than for the corresponding perioj
in 1918. Orders now on hand are said
to exceed production. Ell Salvador
shares this year have sold as high az
rs and as low as ~; Allied Oh high
iis' low, -; Hupp Motor high, tlha
low, 4ss.
Must Demonstrate Earning Power
estlon-Could you oblige me with
any Information as TO the fnancia
standing of the WHY'S corporation and
as TO the advisabilty of investing i,
IT'S s per cent cumulative convertibl Ii
sinking fund first preferred stock?
I. S.
Answer-Willys Corporation is new
concern and has yet to demonstrate its
earning power. The company has u
large working capital, however, ant
current earnings are said to be iargel,
~ excess of estimates. A production
N 400 new siN-cyiinder cars daily il
said to have been reached The back
ers OF the enterprise have successful
record. and the company's prospect.
seem to be good as far as we ca,
leayn.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-23
Federal Adding Machine Company

Question What do you know Of the
history of Federal Adding Machine
Company? What is your opinion of
the per cent cumulative preferred
stock recently issued by this com
pany? Can you give me any infor-
N alton regarding Boston and Mon
tana? There is rumor that this
mine has an accumulation of some
S5,000,000 worth of ore awaiting ship
ment pending the completion of its
railroad Is this true M. j. X.
Answer--The Federal Adding Ma.
chine Company was incorporated Sep
tcmher III, 1917, in New Jersey to take
over the White Adding Machine Com
pany. The White company was en-
gagged in government work from late
in 1916 until December, 1918. In March,
1919, the company made contract
with the Colt Arms Company to manu-
facture 10000 machines. In July Ii
secured contract for 1880 machines
in France. Capital outstanding con-
sists of $7,50O,O00 common and $2,500,-
900 S per cent cumulative preferred
stock, par $40. 1t has no funded debt
We have no statement of earnings, SO
cannot advise regarding the company's
preferred stock as an investment. The
Boston and Montana Development
Company has 3,lO0 acres in Montana
Development is by main tunnel 1,00C
feet long. The Montana Southern
Railroad, narrow gauge road con.
Meeting wi ith the Union Pacific was said
to have been completed to Elkhorn ir
July There is Sl5,O00,00O stock out.
standing, par SIS. We cannot verify
the rumor to which you refer.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-23
Crockett Motors and Export Company

NTOCKttI MUtOKs ana EXpOTt Company
Question: would greatly appreciate
your giving me any information in your
possession regarding the Crockett
Motors and Export Company's pre-
ferred stock.--L. B. n.
Answer--All we can tell you regard
ing Crockett Motors and Export Conn
pany preferred stock is that the under
writer's of the issue state that the
earnings are three times dividend re-
quirements. The company has not
been in business long enough to demon
strate fully its earning power.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-23
l.. vi. p. Works
Against Reckless
Vehicle Driving 9
Motorists Organization En-
lists Support of Fleet Own
ers to Curb Reckless Driv-
ing of Commercial Cars

The League for
Motorists Protec-
ton is king a
strong appeal t.
the business men
OF n ew Iork City
and vicinity who
Il j e commercial
vehicles in the
conduct Of their
business.
N
New-York tribune., 1919-11-23
Uncertainty Depresses Traction bonds


Question-Will You kindly let me
nave your opinion regarding INTERIOR
ough Rapid Transit Company s per cent
bonds? | have been advised to hold
them. in the belief that some scheme
would eventually be reached to strenth-
en- these securities, but the outlook for
January is not pleasant | purchased
the bonds at 80. ! would also thank
YOU Tor ndyice regarding certain Public
Service Company of New Jersey securi-
ties, Public Service Corporation 6 per
cent perpetual interest bearing certiii
Gates, Consolidated Traction of New
Jersey stock and United Electric Com
pany of New Jersey per cent bonds.
All of these securities have deprecated d
and it is uncertain what effect the new
political situation in the state will
have upon them. W.
Answer-It would appear that Inter
borough Rapid Transit 5 per cent bonds
had about discounted the unpleasant
situation. The Public Service Corpora
tion has also had its troubles. While
the securities you mention have hereto
fore been considered good investments
the uncertainty regarding the fare in
creases still prevails, and until this is
settled these securities will undoubt-
edly be depressed. but We do not be
lieve they will fare badly eventually.
No Data
Question-Will appreciate any infor-
nation you may give mc about the
Pennsylvania Petroleum and Refining
Company OF Philadelphia and Woman
Federal Oil of Chicago.-E. l.. L.
Answer-We have no data on Penn.
sylvania Petroleum and Refining Com
pany or Woman Federal Oil Company
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-09-19
BENNING'TOlI BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village rose
srIsfly fer susB ReaasSs

Home made sausage and home pork
at Shanahan's market. ADV.
Rev. ]. Elmer Mckee has re-enter-
ed the hospital for treatment
Latest style ladies' wool scarfs, at
Mulligan and Roche's style shop
Adv.
Wanted-Laborers and woodwork
ers at the H. T. Cushman Mfg, Co,
North Bennington. ADV. Att
Mems and young mems suits and
overcoats, the newest styles and fab
RIGS at NJ Shimlintsky's, 115 North
street. Adv
Mr.. and Mrs James Talmage Bird
sail of Haddenfeld, n. Y, are guests
of their aunt, Miss Katherine ]. Hub
bell o. Old Bennington.
Mrs. E. L. Bottum entertained
about twenty young people Thursday
evening at her home on South street
in honor of the birthday anniversary
of her daughter, Miss Ruth Bottum.
The guests with Mrs. Bottum had
quietly arranged for the affair which
proved a complete surprise for Miss
Pottum Dancing, cards and music
were the evenings entertainment,
ana lgnt refreshments were served.
Miss Maud E. Harris, who has been
engaged in Y. NJ c. A. canteen work
overseas for the past seven months
arrived late Thursday evening at the
home of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Harris, of Weeks street She
sailed from Brest, Sept G.-Miss
Harris was one of four young women
chosen from Vermont to represent
the National Federation of Womans
Clubs in Y. NJ c. A. canteen work
overseas. 1t was proposed by the Fed
GRAFTON that two young women from
each state be sent oerseas for this
work and as some of the states failed
to send delegates Vermont was allow
ed four Representatives instead of two
Miss Harris has been overseas since
the first of February. She was chos-
en- from the members of the Fort
nightly club of Bennington.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-09-19
LAUGHTER ITS MISSION
Bringing Up Father" at Opera House
This Evening.

An attraction sure to be discussed,
enjoyed and remembered is underlin-
ed to hold the boards at the the Ben
nington opera house this evening.
The new piece is called Bringing Up
Father in Society and based on the
famous comics of George McManus.
AS usual Gus Hill will present the of
fering.
This season the noted Jiggs Ma,
honey, as Father" is Familiarity
known, will be surrounded by all his
friends, the favorites We have long
ago learned to love and anticipate.
And for the occasion they will appear
in series of typical adventures, com
plications and situations in which the
social aspirations of Mother" (Jiggs'
better half receive a decided jolt Of
course for the time being Jiggs is
made the goat But like the pro.
verbal worm he has a chance to
turn. And he does. Naturally all is
done for the purpose of creating
laughter which mission is ably full
filled.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-09-19

tile 25th day of October 1919 and 25th
day of February 1920 next, from .
O'Clock p m, until 4 o'clock p M, on
each of said days and that six months
from the 27th day of August A, D.,
1919, is the time limited by said Court
for said creditors to present their
claims to us for examination and al
lowance.
Dated at Bennington this Third day
of September. a. D., 1919.
FRED =. HARRINGTON,
NJ. IL. DEMO
Commissioners
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-09-19
Commissioner Notice
STATE OF LUCINA BLwELL

The undersigned, having been appoint
ed by the Honorable Probate Court for
the District Of Bennington Commiss-
toner's. to receive. examine and adjust
the claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Luciua Elwell late
ed, and all claims exhibited in offset
thereto. hereby give notice that we
viii meet for the purpose aforesaid
~ the Dwelling House of George H.
ElweU. 81 Prospect St, i'm the Village
of North Bennington in said District on
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-09-19
DISSOLUTION NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the firm
which has been doing business under
the name of lockwood & Buss, dis
solved partnership Sept. l, 1919 All
bills due the firm must be paid by
Sept. Is, 1919, and all claims against
the firm should be presented by that
date.
HENRY F. ROCKWOCD.
MARTIN e. BUSS.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-09-19
C. W. WRIGHT, M. d.
eye. EAR, NOSE AND THROAT
0LANaEs PROPERLY FITTED

oculist end Aurist to North Adams
Lyspits,I. hacently In charge or eye
ear, nose ana throat services ct Post
Hospital, Easteen Department Head
1uartars
Tel s79-A. p@wIln isI0sk. Ne, AGaaa
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-04-16
IN artyrs."

The word martyr" has various
meanings. Specifically, it is still con-
fined to those who give their lives for
their religious convictions. The Holy
Innocents" are notable example Of In
voluntary martyrdom. The word mar
tyr" should not be applied to a
person who loses mere. property. but is
used to persons who have died while
striving to attain their object. The
dictionary gives as the primary def1ni-
ton of "martyr''-"One who submits
to death rather than forswear his re-
ligion specif., one of the early Chris
tians who suffered death for their re-
ligion.' In general, the word is used
also to denote one who sacrifices him
self for cause, as a martyr to the
pursuit Of wealth.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-04-16
Barrel as Novel Mousetrap.

When difficulty is encountered In
.1dding a place of mice by the Ordi-
nary methods, try this one, which is
outlined by S. L. Basin in Popular
Mechanics Magazine: Get a fairly
tight barrel and bore hole near the
bottom to serve as an entrance. Throw
into the barrel quantity of shavings
or any material that would be useful
to the mice in forming nests. Add
some grain to serve as an additional
attraction and then cover with piece
of wood. Let the barrel remain In a
place infested with mice for week
or ten days. AT the end of this time
numbers of the creatures will have
taken up their abode in the barrel and
be busy nest making. Then stop up
the hole in the bottom with a cork
or wood plug of proper size, lift up
the cover of the barrel little and
pour in water until there Is sufficient
to drown the occupants. The trap
may be emptied and, after drying, set
up again. In this way a locality is
soon cleared of mice.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1919-04-16
SERVICES
ARE WELL ATTENDED
LARGE CONGREGATION HEARD
REV. w. s. SNODDY IN THE
BRETHREN CHURCH

Deep interest is being taken in the
Passion Week services of the Moscow
Protestant churches, which will be
held every night. this week excepting
Friday. The second meeting of the
series was held in the Brethren church
last night when Rev. Wayne S. Snod-
dy, pastor of the Presbyterian church,
delivered a strong sermon to a large
audience.
Yesterday the Presbyterians of Mos
COW devoted the entire day to church
work, with big community dinner
served in the basement at noon. There
was large attendance of old and new
members and deep interest was mani
Tested. There were number of short
talks by members. The review of the
services furnished by Rev. l. A. Now,
follows:
The second one of the series of
union meetings commemorative the
week Jesus was crucified was held in
the Brethren church last night. The
church was we'll filled with devout
worshippers. Like the night before,
the devotions were made up of rever-
entail hymns, Scripture reading and
prayer.
Rev. Hamilton read from Jno. ~;
the Scripture relative to this second
days work and led in deep, ferv-
ent prayer. Following which Rev.
Biggs read from Matt. 25: the Scrip
ture which portrays Christ's power
and judgment and again led in plead
ing, urgent prayer for more conse-
Grafton and definite and potential eff
fort in the Christian work.
Rev. Snoddy then recounted the
events of this most arduOus Tuesday.
1t was a day Overlooking with de-
lenses, expositions, admonition and
reputation. His triumphal entry, the
lesson of the withered fig tree, and the
cleasing of the temple again raised all
the furious feeling Of the Jewish lead
ers. They challenged his authority
He proposed to them one question: