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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16
WARNING GIVEN
Alma Merchants Determined e
Stop Shoplifting Here.

Shoplifting, one of the curses that
store owners are forced to contend
with at this period of the year, must
be done away with, according to
several Alma merchants, who are de-
termined that this practice, which
has already made its appearance in
one local store, must cease.
Conditions prevailing this year
scen.l.giy give the idea that shop
hitting may be INDUCED in to a
greater extent than in past seasons,
but if such proves the case the shop
filters are almost certain to run
against legal snags, as Alma mer-
chants have taken precautions to
stop this evil, and those who at
tempt this kind of thievery are al
most certain to be caught.
One shoplifter has already been
caught in one Alma store, and i'm
mediately got on speaking terms
with an Alma court. Although the
acquaintance with the court did not
prove very satisfactory to her, she
was forced to obey the mandate of
his honor and pay a good fine for
the law violation.
1t may be taken for granted that
the next shoplifter will not get away
from the court as easy as did the
first.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16
SOME SPLuRGE

The United States of America has
row received an itemized account Of
the cost Of President Wilson's two
visits TO Europe. 1t learns that the
total expense Of the junkets UNDER
taken by the apostle Of the New
Freedom was 1861 1900, and that
this aggregate was attained by ex-
penditures rather more suggestive OF
an imperial progress than Of a re-
publican mission. However, there is
nothing to be done after looking over
the figures except to charge the sum
to profit and loss, and experience.
The Presidents expense account,
though indicative Of JOY ride such
as no other chief executive dared
dream about, is after all only one If
the minor liabilities incurred by the
nation in consideration Of the privi-
lege Of living for eight years under
the beneficent rule Of a pedagogic.
idealistic autocracy.-Detroit Free
Press
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16

or sue his railroad for Islander and
blasphemy. But | suppose he sees
nothing of Alma but her caricature
Of a depot.
What a privilege TO live in, TO be
citizen of the city of virgin bright
ness" the Queen Of Body Castle"
the queen Of Gratiot and of Wolver-
inc! The city where college and fac
tory neighbor; where merchant and
banker are courteous and true; where
church and school flourish. A city
in the center Of great state ana
adds greatness TO that state by its
genius and industry, by its vision
and progress. by its culture and
ioyeliness.
Shall we not appreciate her, love
her, speak we'll Of her always, give
her our cooperation, our loyalty,
and the fullest measure Of unselfish
service? or course we will. II is
unanimous. Matt w. Duffey.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16

influence. During the time that he
has been in Alma he has been great
~ interested in community affairs,
and also in Alma College, his in
fluence on the young people of this
institution having been very markell.
II was a result Of his work with
The collge students, as well as his
eaInestness in his work that in June
# 1919, caused the trustees of the
Presbyterian institution to confer
upon him the degree Of Doctor Of Di-
vinity.
Not only will the members Of St.
Johns church regret to see Rev.
Jackson leave Alma but the entire
community as well as he has always
teen working for the betterment OF
the city.
The new pastorate, which came to
Rev. Jackson Unexpectedly, will of
fer him many advantages, Wooster
University being located there, while
Two Episcopal institutions. Kenyon
College and Bixley Hall, are in a
neighboring community. The new
field Of cndeavor has such prospects,
that Rev. Jackson felt that it conld
not be refused.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16
CHAS. GREENWAY
BADLY INJURED
Knocked Down FRIDAY Night.
His Head Striking Heavily
On The Sidewalk.

Charles Greenway, who has been
in the employ Of the city for some
time, is in the hospital in serious
condition. as a result of an injury
sustained Friday night when he
struck his head on the sidewalk, af-
ter having been struck by George
Carras, one Of the proprietors of the
Paris cafe, who just previously had
ordered Greenway and Louis Butter
field, both Of whom are said TO have
been intoxicated, to leave the cafe.
Butterfield, the companion of
Greenway Friday evening, was hailed
into justice court Saturday morning,
where he paid a fine and costs Of
S19.75 for being drunk.
The two men, it is said, went 20
the Paris Cafe late Friday evening,
where a number of young ladies and
young men, who had just left a
dance, We're securing lunches. Re-
ports, while conflicting to some
slight extent, nearly all seem to in
dictate that the two men made a num-
Der of remarks which were entirely
out of place, and George Carts, one
of the proprietors of the cafe, or
dered them to leave. Finally he took
them by the coat collars and led them
to the door, intending to put them
out of the place. AS they started
out, it is said, the men pulled Carras
through the doorway. Reports indi-
cate Greenway or Butterfield hit Car
ras on the side Of the head. Carras
naturally swung at Butterfield, using
his right hand. Butterfield lodged
the blow, and Carras's right fist hit
the wall, his arm becoming numb for
the time being. He then swung out
with his left arm, and hit Butterfield,
knocking him down. IL is said that
Just as this was done Greenway at
tempted to hit Carras, and turning,
Carras knocked his arm away. and
then struck him. Greenway fell
backwards, striking his head on the
sidewalk, which caused a severe in
jury.
Police then appeared on the scene
and the two men were taken in tow.
Woo W iiit
hospital, while Butterfield was con-
Quoted to the justice court, where he
paid a fine and costs.
II is reported that just previous to
the affair at the Paris Cafe the two
men were at the European Cafe,
from which they were conducted by
an officer after, it is said, one Of
them had insulted some young ladies
who were present.
Those who saw the affair at the
Paris Cafe are practically unanimous
in declaring that Carras was justi-
fled fully in his action, and certain
it is that sympathy in the business
section Of the city is with him to a
great extent.
Greonway is still in the hospital in
very serious condition, but it is
hoped that he will recover from the
injury that he received.
The entire affair is unfortunate, az
there is no question but what Carras
was simply seeking to protect the
reputation of the cafe and had not
the slightest dsire 10 cause an IN
jury to either man.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16
FINISH SOON
Alma Plant of Michigan Sugar Com
pany Will Close Soon.

Expectations are that the present
campaign Of the Alma plant of the
Michigan Sugar company will be
brought TO a close about Christmas,
depending somewhat upon the wealth
er conditions.
Cold weather is needed now so that
the balance of the crop can be gotten
out of the fields and to the plant.
and this is expected.
The campaign this year has been
a good one. The fine weather in
the fall permitted easy hauling of
the beets to the factory, and most
Of them were hauled in October and
early November, and as a result the
daily beet slicing has reached high
average, as there have been beets on
hand continuously.
Following the close of the run a
number of men will be on duty for
several days, cleaning the plant and
the machinery, but it is expected
that the majority of the men will
Lave finished their work about
Christmas.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16
SELECT DIRECTORS
Two Business Men Selected for Va
cancies at Bank.

The board of directors of the First
State Bank Of this city, at recent
meeting elected Z. C. Crandell and
j. Nj. Montigel, well known business
men of the city, as directors of the
institution to fill vacancies until the
annual election Of officers by the
stockholders, which is held in Janu-
airy.
f. C. Crandell was elected TO sue
coed the late Henry II. Soule, and j.
NJ. Montigel was elected to succeed
Perley Smith, who resigned recently
when he moved to California.
The two men elected as directors
are among the leading business men
of the community, and should make
strong additions to the present
board.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16

Laugh and Live, or the Science of
Mirth, is the title of the popular
lecture TO be given by Harold F.
Holbrook, at the First Baptist chuch
on Tuesday, December 81, at 500
o'clock.
Humorist, philosopher and impress
sionist is the way that the news
papers sum up Rev. Holbrook.
"Brim full of wit, humor and practi-
cal truths, a fine lecture, which
should be heard by thousands" is
the statement of Edwin r. Dow, the
famous lawyer evangelist OF Chicago.
Rev. Holbrook comes to Alma I'M
der the auspices of the young people
of the Baptist church. The public is
invited to attend and hear the lect-
ure. It is free.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16
REV. JACKSON IS
TO LEAVE ALMA
Leaves First of the Year TO
Take Passionate in Ohio
College Town.

Rev. j. Frank Jackson, ID. d., rec
tor of st. Johns Episcopal church of
this city, recently resigned his pas
torate here, in order that he might
accept the pastorate of st. James
Episcopal Church of Wooster, Ohio,
where he vii begin his new work on
Sunday, January 2, 1921.
Rev. Jackson accepted the pastor
ate of the Alma church ten years and
seven months ago, coming to this
city from Belding, and during this
time he has seen the local church
grow considerably, due greatly to his
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16
GARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere ap-
probation and thanks to our friends
and neighbors for their expressions
of sympathy and acts Of kindness
during the recent illness Of our hus-
band and father.
Mrs. Emma Bittner and family.
p-40c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16

| will be at the Ithaca National
Bank each Tuesday from December
Ia TO January 10, and at the First
State Bank in Alma, each Thursday
from December 16 TO January 10 TO
collect taxes. II. u. Clark, treasurer,
Arcadia township. 77-3-c
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16

Hundreds of good books for Xmas
gifts. Make your selection early.
Popular copyrights S1.00 each. Al.
ma News Co.-adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16

Buy him a box of cigars for
Christmas. He will enjoy them more
than anything else you can get.
Prices lowest in town. Alma News
Co.'s Cut Rate Cigar Store.-adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16

Christmas dance and picture show,
az skating rink, Riverdale, Wednes-
day evening, December %. fuckers
Crchestra.--sdv
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16

Rev. Leon X. May was Forest
Hill visitor Monday evening.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16

Visit Alma News Co.. cut rate
cigar store.--adv.-2w
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16

Coming. "The Man from Home
adv.-tf.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1920-12-16

Maroon and Cream play, Strand
ionr --adv IF.
The New York herald., 1920-01-14

unable to keep up their production. The
Ranger field In Texas is failing. The
Homer field in Louisiana. which Is one
OF the oldest there. petered out some
years ago, but hopes that 1t would come
back were raised as the outcome of tests
OF lower strata sands by Standard oil
They brought out gusher
which caused Some excitement. Other
like the Simms, GiIiland and
White, acquired acreage in that field.
About ten days ago. however, the stand
ard oil well started to spout As per cent
salt water. the consequence being that
the Homer field now looks less promising,
Other LOUISIANA fields are regarded as
good. However, the flow OF salt water
in the Homer field has hurt virtually
every oil flotation In the country.
STEEL SUBSCRIPTION PLAN.
Contrary to expectations, no announce-
ment was made yesterday of the price at
which the United state Steel Corpora-
tion will offer stock to its employees un-
der its annual subscription plan. steel
common was well supported, however,
This led to the conclusion that the com
pany has not completed purchase of the
stock which II will allot TO workmen.
After dipping to i05is, tho stock rallied TO
lO6A, ~ ~ ssst the announcement Of
The New York herald., 1920-01-14
s25,000,000 LOAN
. FOR BELGIUM IS
ANNOUNCED HERE
J. P. Morgan & Co. and Guar
anty Trust Company
Fiscal Agents.

Announcement was made yesterday by
j. p. Morgan & Co. that negotiations
which have been in progress for the sale
of Belgian government bonds here have
been contaminated. The amount of the
issue will be s25 O0O, 600. The loan will take
the form of one year and five year notes.
the coupon rate of which will be six per
cent. The bankers declined to say what
the issue price VIII be. That will be made
public today The formal offering of the
new bonds will be made tomorrow.
Both principal and interest on the new
Belgian government notes will be payable
in United States gold coin either at the
office of j. p. Morgan & Co. or the Guar
anty Trust Company, joint fiscal agents
Of the Belgian government, without de-
duction for any Belgian taxes, either pres
ent or future. upon date of maturity. They
will be dated January |, 1920.
These notes will have a foreign eX-
change feature which is different and,
bankers believe, more attractive than the
foreign exchange features OF other for
eign bonds sold here in the recent past.
Under this provision the holders OF me
new Belgian notes will have the option of
surrendering his notes and receiving cash
for them at par and interest al any time
that Belgian exchange is quoted better
than If. to the American dollar, plus half
of whatever profits there are in exchange,
the other half going to the Belgian gov
ernment.
The rate of exchange at which the notes
can be sold was fixed as of last Friday
when the contract with the Belgian gov
ernment was signed.
The option operates as a call on Belgian
exchange during the life of the respective
notes The gross principal amonnt which
would be realized on each $1,000 note would
be 81 $50 with exchange at 10 francs to the
dollar, s1,l1l.1l with exchange at francs,
The New York herald., 1920-01-14
STOCKS STRONGER;
QUIET ABSORPTION
ALARMS SHORTS
Vigorous Advance Registered
in the Late Trading-Final
Tone Good.

The stock market yesterday again was
Price movements, therefore. were without
significance except insofar as they showed
that shares for the time being had been
oversold. The steady absorption of offer
ngs on the way down alarmed the shorts.
In their efforts to cover they found the
a sharp rally, in which almost every ac-
tive issue on the list participated.
Denial of rumors that Mexican oil prop
critics had been damaged by the recent
earthquakes started the recovery. The oils
came back swiftly Steel shares also ral-
lied we'll. 1t was epected that the Steel
Corporation would announce the subscrip-
ton price of stock to be allotted to en-
ployes, but that was not done, although
the Finance Committee of the corpora ton
hello its regular meeting in the afternoon.
Recent buying of the stock is believed to
nave been by the corporation.
Some specaltiecs were particularly
strong. Among them were Worthington
Pump, United States Realty, American
Woollen, American Drug and National
Enamelling. Tobacco stocks also were dis
posed to rally. Tobacco Products and
United Retail Stores were strong.
Among the railroad stocks Southern Pa
cific was about the only active issue. 1t
sold below par during the morning, but
recovered with the remainder of the mar
ket and closed higher.
Call money eased off in the last hour to
10 per cent, a development which helped
the bulls materially. There is no evidence
OF easy money, but the liquidated condi-
ton of the market prevents any serious
alarm over the situation.
Some attention will be given to the fur
ther policy of the Federal Reserve au-
thorities. If they decide to mark discounts
up further, the Street will not be aston
ished. 1t is generally realized that the
money situation must be readjusted before
u Dull market can be started
On the other hand, the possibility Of an
early ratification of the peace treaty is
not being overlooked. That would be a
constructive development of the utmost
Importance. Indications are that the con-
fhctlng elements in the Senate will get
together soon, perhaps this week. The
ratification of the treaty would then be up
to the President. Wall street interests
'o"nt .hat tHe nation 5 Chler Executive
would be able to resist public demand for
consummation of peace at the earliest pos
sible moment
Even then, however, it would be diff
cult to bull stocks while the banks are re-
porting deficits. The situation therefore.
may be summed up as money problem.
Until that has been solved an irregular
professional market may be expected
The high money rate is having an un-
favorable effect on the position of Liberty
bonds.
The New York herald., 1920-01-14
LOAN RENEWALS MADE
AT ONE PER CENT ADVANCE

Renewals for both choice mixed col
lateral and all industrial securities were
made yesterday at per cent. That is
1 per cent above the renewal rate of Mon
day.
Demand for funds was large and the
rate advanced steadily from per cent
to Is per cent. large amount of outside
bank money was then sent to the borrow
ing table to be loaned at the market.
At half-past two the rate declined to 12
per cent and at forty-five minutes after
two to 10 per cent, at which figure final
transactions of the day were made.
The high Of yesterday is 2. per cent be-
ow that OF Monday, when call funds ad-
yanced TO IS per cent.
The New York herald., 1920-01-14
News and Gossip
Wall Street
). ,. MANNINs.s DAYS WORK..

y. j. MANNINGS DAYS WoHN.
Trading in stocks yesterday was largely
In the hands of floor traders. One of the
heavy forenoon sellers was J. j. Manning,
who Is one of the largest operators on the
board.
He walked from one post to another,
selling stocks freely, during the first hour.
other floor traders followed suit, with the
effect of causing a decline. On the resc-
tion, however. Manning suddenly turned
to the buying side. This started the re-
covery. His friends credit him with scalp
ing fair profits on the days business.
IN THE OIL FIELDS.
Reasons for the recent selling OF oil
stocks are thus summed up by ono who
has made study OF the situation. Mexico
virtually has prohibited further drilling
by foreign companies, with the result
that companies operating there will be
The New York herald., 1920-01-14

81, 1880 with exchange at S francs, 81 ,2S5. u
with the rate at francs. sl,fle.66 with the
rate at francs. while at par of exchange
or 5lSIs francs 10 the dollar the redemp-
tion value of each note would be 1851 %.
The Belgiaa government agrees that il
in the future il shall offer for public sub
scription any loan secured by a lien on any
fpeeific revenue or asset of the govern
ment, the present loan shall be secured
ratably with such loan.
Bankers said that Belgium has no lack of
funds with which TO redeem notes which
may be offered for exchange under exer-
else of the option given 10 buyers II has
floated two large domestic loans, one since
the armistice for 0oo,Oo0.Ooo francs. and
has big credits at home. But il has no
dollar credits, hence is compelled TO pay
a premium for dollars here. The proceeds
of the s25, 900 600 loan will be expended in
the United States. il is understood in bank
ing circles, although no express stipula-
ton 10 that effect is embraced in the
agreement.
The relative amounts of one year and
five year notes TO be allotted to sub
scribers are TO be determined by Messrs.
j. j. Morgan & Co. and the Guaranty
Trust Company at the time OF closing
subscription books
The new Belgian notes will be distrib-
uted through a nationwide syndicat re
headed by Messrs. Morgan & Co and the
Guaranty Trust Company. The other
members OF the underwriting syndica te
are the First National Bank. the Ma
tional City Company, the National Bank
of Commerce, the Bankers Trust Com
pany, Chase National Bank, Liberty Ma
tional Bank, Central Union Trust Com
pany, Lee, Higginson & Co., Kidder, Pea
body & Co.. the Harris Trust and Savings
Bank of Chicago, William A. Read g. Co.
Halsey, Stuart & Co., Continental and
Commercial Trust and Savings Bank of
Chicago. Central Trust Company OF ILL.,
nois, First Trust and Savings Bank Of
Chicago and the Illinois Trust and Saw
ngs Bank of Chicago.
The New York herald., 1920-01-14
TIE
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK

New York, January 18TH 1920
AZ the annual meeting of the stockholders Of
this hank. held this day, the following named
gentleman unanimously elected Drector
for the ensuing year,
CHARLES L. BERNHEIMER
HENRY A. CAESAR
HOWARD l.. CLARK
GARRARD Comfy
RALPH L. CUTTER
OTTO L. DOMMERICH
FREDERIC W. ELLIOTT
JOHN A. CARVER
WILLIAM S. GRAY
ROBERT B. HTRSCH
DARWIN r. KINGSLEY
WALTON p. KINGSLEY
WILLIAM FELLOWES MORGAN
CHARLES ALLEN MUM
FRANK PRESBREY
EDWIN S. SCHENCK
At subsequent meeting OF the Board OF D-
recters Mr.. Edwin s. Schenck was unanimously
reelected President and Mr.. Garrard Comfy was
unanimously reelected Vice President. The fol.
lowing Officers were reappointed:-Mr. Albion X.
Chapma Cashier; Messrs. Jesse NJ. Smith, james
McAllister, William NJ. Haines, Clifford X. Dun
ham, Samuel Shaw, Jr. and Robert u. Scott
Assistant Cashiers, and Mr. Robert L. Raymond
Manager Foreign Department.
ALBION X. CHAPMAN, Cashier.
The New York herald., 1920-01-14
]. v. BOUVIER'S EXCHANGE
SEAT BROUGHT RECORD PRICE

The Stock Exchange seat which sold for
sl15,0o0. the highest price ever paid, as an
nounced in the HERALD yesterday. was
that of ]. V. Bouvier. of NJ. C. Bouvier &
Co. The name of the purchaser will be
announced at the meeting of the Board Of
Governors OF the Stock Exchange to
morrow.
When Mr. Bouvier bought his seat on
the exchange fifty years ago they were
selling from $4,000 to s4,500 The previous
high price paid for a seat was $4,000. The
last previous sale was at $l0s,0o0.
The New York herald., 1920-01-14
American Telephone & Telegraph Co.

A dividend OF Two Dollars per share will b,
paid on Thursday. Jan. 10, 1890. TO stockholders
Of record at the close of business on Saturday,
December 20. 1919 G.. ID. MILNE, Treasurer
The New York herald., 1920-01-14
DIVIDENDS, MEETINGS, &C.

The Kansas City. Southern Railway Co.
No. % Broad St: New York., Dec. 10 1912.
quarterly dividend of ONE IL PER CENT
has this day been declared upon the Preferred
stock OF this, this Company, from net inceme Of & The
60 stockholders of record Mt 3 O'Clock l.. NJ. De.
camber 81, 1919; provided that on or before the
first mentioned date there shall have been re.
ceived from the United states government sum
sufficient ia the opinion OF the President 10 pay
the same and that otherwise the said dividend
shall be payable Mt later date IL, as and when
such sum shall he received.
Checks IN payment OF the dividend. when due.
will be mailed TO stockholders at the addresses
Inst furnished 10 the Transfer Agent.
g., & HAND
The New York herald., 1920-01-14
STANDARD OIL ELECTION,

The annual meeting of the Standard OIL
Company of New Jersey took place at
the Bayonne plant yesterday and the fol-
lowing directors were re-eected:-A C.
Bedford, Walter Jennings, W. C. Teagle.
o. T. Waring, S. III. Bedford, f. W. We'll
Ter, f. D. Asche, S. B. Hunt, George H.
Jones, T. A. Moffett and T. j. Williams
The New York herald., 1920-01-14
NEW YORK AND HONDURAS ROSARIO
MINING COMPANY.

Dividend No 20
Amortization distribution No. 10.
The t'oard of Directors OF this Company have
this daz voted distribution equal to five per
sax Jr@ OF its Capital Stock, being three per
tunt ,--~~ Tor dividend and two per cent (2ct) for
AmortHati-% psvetle on January 2s 1890. 10
stockholders & record on January IA, 1920.
~ A S1L.r..t
The New York herald., 1920-01-14

the subscription price to employees has
invariably been the signal for an advance
in the market for steel common. 1t was
said at the offices of the company that
an announcement Of the price this year
probably would be made some day this
week.