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New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
THE MERCHANTS BANK
OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

Notice is hereby given that a Special
Meeting of the Stockholders OF this Bank
viii be hold al the office Of the Bank, AZ
Wall ST., New York CITY. on March "a,
1920. at II o'clock a. NJ At this Meeting
the Stockholders Will be invited to con-
sider and to act upon an agreement for
the merger of this Bank into President
and Directors OF The Manhattan Company,
which agreement has heretofore been ex-
ecuted by the officers of this Bank by
authority OF the Board of Directors and
has been approved by the Superintendent
of Banks. and to transact such other
business may properly come before
the Meeting
The transfer books will be closed at tho
close OF business March 25rd and reopen
at the beginning of business March 25th
OWEN L. PAYNTER Cashier
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
FINANCIAL MEETINGS
PACIFIC COMPANY.
NOTICE OF MEETING
1855 Broadway. New York. n. Y.


January 2. 1920
The Annual Meeting OF the tocloholders
of the Southern Pacific Company will be
held at the Office of this Company in An
chorage, Jefferson County, Kentucky. on
Wednesday. April 7. 1920 at twelve
o'clock noon, standard time for the fol-
lowing purposes, VIZ
/. To elect fifteen Directors
.. To consider and act upon all ques-
tons and matters which they legally como
before the meeting relating to Federal con-
troll OF the Company's properties under the
act of Congress Of March 81. 1918, or any
agreement settlement with the Govern
inent in respect thereto or relating to tho
termination of such Federal control by the
return of the properties or otherwise and/
or relating to conditions resulting from or
succeeding such Federal control. and gem
orally all questiors and matters growing
out of or incident to such control, ter
mination th' reof, following conditions
3. To transact All such other business as
may legally cone before the meeting in
cluding the approval and ratification OF all
action of the Board cf Directors and of the
Executive Committee sine. the last annual
meeting of the Stockholders Of this Com
pany.
i'or the purpose of the meeting, the
books for the transfer of stock will be
closed a o'clock r. NJ. Tuesday, March
23. 1920 and will be reopened at 10 O'Clock
A. NJ. Thursday. April s. 1920.
By order of the Board OF Dire ,tore.
HUGH NELL Secretary.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
Larger Equity Behind Stock

QuestionIs there good security back Of
the Crucible Steel preferred stock for an in
vestmcnt? How does this compare as an
investment with the United States Steel pre-
ferred Il. J. N.
Answer-While the Crucible Steel's
great progress was probably due to the
war, the company nevertheless has
placed considerable sums back into the
property, with the result that the equity
behind the stock has greatly increased
We regard the preferred stock ,as a
good investment, but not so good as
United States Steel preferred, as it is
not so we'll seasoned
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
American Spirits Manufacturing Company
No. ~ William Sire

1NU. ~ W IIIIHm Streft,
New York, n Y, February 10, 1920.
NOTICE OF MEETING.
TO THE STOCKHOLDERS:
The Annual Meeting of the Stockhold-
ers Of the AMERICAN SPIRITS MANU-
FEATURING COMPANY will be held at
clock =. NJ, on Thursday. March 18th.
1920. at the Office of the Company. No 27
William street, New York city for the
election of Directors. for taking action
upon the accommodation OF the Board Of
Directors OF the Corporation to amend tho
by Laws by changing the date OF tho
annual Meeting. and for the transaction
or such other business as may'~prouerly
come before the meeting
The transfer books of the Common and
be closed " S
NJ. A. P0LZINGER. Secretary.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
CHICAGO. SAINT PAUL, MINNEAPOLIS
AND OMAHA RAILWAY COMPANY

NOIICE OF ANNUAL MEETING.
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders
Of the Chicago, Saint Paul. Minnca polls
and Omaha Railway Company will be held
at the office of the company, in the city
Of Hudson, Wisconsin, on Wedne sd ay,
April IA, 1920. at nine o'clock A. NJ, for
the election of directors and the trans
action of sucn other business as may come
before said meeting.
Transfer books viii be closed on FRI
day. March l2. 1920. at the close Of bus.-
ness on that day, and will DO reopened on
Thursday, April IS, 1920.
Dated. February 28 1920.
JAMES T. CLARK President
JOHN Z. CALDWELL. Secretary
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
Belgian and French Bonds

Question-Will you be good cnoueh to let
me have your opinion (aside from the specu-
lative feature of present rates of exchange)
regarding the value of the Belgian and
french premium loan bonds? Do you think
these would sell readily in case of need p
e. B. S. \
Answer-The French and the Belgian
premiums bonds we believe to offer
tar investment opportunities. The
speculation, apart from the exchange
rates, lies in the ability of these two
nations to come through their troubles
without bankruptcy. We believe they
will be able to do so.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
Nearly All Paid Assessment

Question-Am asking your opinion on
Sutherland Divide. l own 5000 shares
There was an assessment called for of ! cent
per share, payable February 2. My broker
charged my account with $50 February II.
ne having paid the assessment. Now. should
there not be some statement as to how much
money was raised and how many shares
holders defaulted. and should not the stock
now be quoted assessments paid? Would
also ask if you know any reason why Allied
Oil, paying per cent. should be selling so
far below par.-T. C..
Answer-We are informed that the
assessment was paid on practically all
the stock of the Sutherland Divide.
The stock is now quoted, assessment
paid, bid, offered at cents share.
Holders of oil shares are entitled to
big dividends, owing to the risk in
volved in the oil producing business.
The return on Allied Oil stock does not
appear excessive. The company at the
start paid dividends at the rate of 12
per cent year.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
NEW NETHeRLAND BANK or NEW YORK
AMERICAN CAN 70
GENERAL CUFVJf&i Coup,~x
FINANCIAL MEETINGS

specis meeting OF the stockhoIde-s Of
the BARCLAY PARSONS AND KLAPP
,.,ONoIRCCTloN CORPORATION is called
Tor and VIII he held at u o'clock in the
forenoon Of March q. 1920, at the Offices of
tho Corporation 80 Wall Street, Boroush of
Manhattan. New York City. for the pur-
pose Of authorizing change Of name to
pARKLAP CONSTRUCTION CORPORA-
lion. all In accordance with General
corporation Law OF New York State.
Dated New York. March H. 1920
r. U. FITTING, Vice-President
T. W. WORRALL. Secretary.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
Apparel

The apparel trades, from the cloth
manufacturers down to the retailers
are watching the ultimate consumer
more closely than ever this spring.
Tho collective action of the shoppine
public is to determine the future course
Of events in the trade, according to
recognized authorities. The month or
more Of inclement weather has prevent
ed the spring retail trade from devel-
opng normally. Whether the public
is holding back because of high prices
is yet to be determined, and will be de-
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
Investment
Information

Questions % general interest 60
tnvestors Wtu b answcrcd in this
column, IN which case only initials
soiu DO used. Others .0ill b om-
swcred by nnail. Addrese all en-
q~'ries. tnclosim0 stamped, ad-
dyessed envelope to Financial editor.
The Tribune. is4 N@ssau Strsst. Ne.
York City.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
Pittsburgh & West Virginia Railroad

Question--Please let mo know whether you
think Pittsburgh & West Virginia Railroad
is q good speculative purchase. Are there
any more possibilities in Ere?J. P.
Answer Pittsburgh & West Virginia
we believe has speculative possibilities,
although we do not place much conf
dence in many of the figures amassed
of late by statisticians as to the proba-
Bile earnings of various roads. Erie. in
our opinion, does not offer as good op-
portunities as Pittsburgh & West Vir-
ginia.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
Where Difference Comes In

Qucstion-Will you please give your
opinion why General Motors per cent de-
benture is selling AS low as $72 when the
common is selling at over $500 ?---R. L. X.
Answer--General Motors debenture
stock is limited to per cent dividends
Fer annum. The common issue is linn
lied in no way. Earnings of the cor
poration are very large and, while divi-
dends on the common have been but
Sl2 share per annum. actual earn
ings are far in excess Of this amount.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
Province of Ontario Bonds

Question-Will you kindly give your
opinion Of the Province Of Ontario. Domin-
ion OF Canada. 8 "a per cent bonds due March
l925? Do you consider this a safe in
vestment ?-H. E.
,Answer-We consider the Province
OF Ontario 5h per cent bonds due 1925
good short term investment. The as
sessed valuation of the province is
over 2,oO0,000,000, while the net
bonded debt plus indirect liabilities and
guarantees is about $19,OO0,O0O.
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15

ed. FOR that reason refners were
forced to lower their prices in order
to get some of the surplus stocks off
their hands "
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
Cottons
lotions
SLIGHTLY frmer tone was i'm
nm ri al Ia 4ho ....a.x a.. has;o cot

A SLIGHTLY firmer tone was i'm
~ parted to the gray or basic cot
ton goods market last week.
when more active buying became ap-
parent The standard 64-eO 38h-ipch
print cloths advanced from 22h to 20
cents a yard Brokers felt that some
of the renewed buying came from the
speculative element. Large users of
gray goods continued their policy Of
conservatism and bought only when
actually forced to do 80 in order to
finish orders for their products. They
assert that they are waiting to see a
clearer market for finished fabrics or
apparel before committing themselves
to take in gray goods at present prices
Some selling agents reported a
increased demand for b1cached
goods, principally sheetings and goods
suitable for other bed furnishings.
On the whole, the finished goods
market maintained the low level of
activity that set in about six weeks
ago. Retailers are buying compare
lively little for future delivery and
are still offering cotton goods to the
consumer ut less than wholesale prices
to-day. The actual test, when the high
wholesale prices of December and
January are reflected in retail circles
will come within the next three months,
according to trade leaders. Forward
business will depend largely upon how
the consumer takes another boost in
prices.
Jobbers who supply the retail trade
are operating conservatively and many
of them expect the peak of prices to be
reached in the fall,
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
Business items

The Association of Dress Manu'acturers
Will hold style show at the Hotel As
tor to night. About forty different gowns
VIII be exhibited. including both spring
and fall rnodels
New-York tribune., 1920-03-15
Silks

Indications that the dull trade for
the last six weeks is resulting in the
accumulation of stocks in the hands of
mills and commission agents are at
hand. Commission agents are allowing
customers to take goods on memoran-
dunn, custom that went out of vogue
with the scarcity Of silks. Some of
the smaller mills in New Jersey are
working on half time and shut-d downs
OF others are presaged in notices to
their workers. This applies chiefly to
mills working on crepe goods, which
have suffered more from q lack of de-
nand than other varieties. Some manu-
tacturers admit they are piling up
stock, but few Of them are taking fall
orders, although the normal fall selling
season begins in January.
Retailers continued to pick up bar
gains from the small jobbers last week.
Reductions since February / by the
Jobbcrs now average about Is per cent,
with cuts in Georgette prices running
as high as 35 per cent. Garment manu-
tacturers are buying few goods and
Jobbers' statesmen who call upon this
trade report little business. Collec-
tions from the garment trade are grow
ing slow, accordng~to credit men for
Jobbers and mills.
Raw silk continued inactive during
the week. Price concessions brought
Shinshiu No. / down to about S14.5O, a
drop of so cents q pound, compared to
the week previous. Silk yarns also re-
ceded about SO cents a pound in price
without stimulating activity
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-09
BIG BERRY SLUMP DUE
To LACK of PREPAAAT T|ON
Railroad Company Not Notified
for Car Demand and Over
supply Downed Prices.
Special CoyrApondence of Every EVENING

Special CorrApondence OF Every Evening
Laurel, juno 9.~Several hundred dol
lars were lost, yesterday by strawberry
growers of this section, on account of the
berries rpening in such n quantity That
1T caught the brokers and shippers by
surprise. They did not have sufficient cars
ordered of the railroad company TO take
care of more than half of the berries of
fered. As the local ice plant is closed this
year and the town is compelled TO send to
other towns for its supply of ice, the rail-
road company could not furnish refrigera-
tor ears on short notice.
BY the middle of the morning the price
of berries had dropped from $3.50 50. 20
per 32-quart crate to 81, as tho shippers
and brokers were compelled store them
over night in warehouses and other places
for shipment today and take chance
on their arrival in the cities in salable
condition.
On their return from the freight sta
tlon many Of the farmers stopped in tow
and were bitterly condcmning the rail
road company, as they had been led TO be-
lieve tho company could not furnish the
necessary cars, when in fact the shippers
and Others interested had never thought
the berries would be brought 10 town in
such large quantity and had not order
ed sufficient cars.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-09

Could Germany regain control u hrr
self, become strong again there Is every
reason to believe that IN due cOursc ~
time Italy would drift bark b. hcr oid
alliance with that power The prcyi.els
alliance collapsed not bccause ~ alg
direct clash between Italians and German.
but because CeImnny Wa Hecrsar.iv
bound % support Austria and Augr..
was never willing n r.slgn hcr remnant
Of Italian territory But Hith hu.tra.-
Hungary gone, with 1r,rsto and tfe
Trentine IN her possession. Italy cy ID
contemplate German alliance 2ith grra
cOntentmcnt
On the other hand, u Gcrf any cou-
tinues to crumble, remains m,obrt.
ltaly's situation is difficult and sAc vjii
more or lcss foll behind France iuin-
iluencc moreover, French -upafhy
with The Southern - we'll as TIE fclfril
Slavs runs counter to Italian policy aud
interest Temporarily British .eppnrt mar
contribute 70 restore ltaliaa m nvc ist
there are distinct hmIte t0 bis md llr
French recovery from tho effect III .e
war viii doubtless be much moro prompt
than the Italian
Nitti. then, must find himself p ang
as he remains "a power caught d rirl
pool n political current dlr.r.f.c snd
foreign, alike. IL - not tpo Tr4rt o. .t-
that abroad hr has acquired = greater 1fd
better reputation than any itaian MINI
ter since Cayour, but all 'fe yr ~
plause, which he has mcritcd dcse .t
materially help him - homo ard ust u
certain possible crIses, prove iata
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-09
THREE ACCIDENTS.
Four Men Have Narrow Escapes From
Serious Injuries None Badly Hurt.

-Four men narrowly escaped serious in
jury in accidents in various parts of the
city Yesterday One fell from n roof, two
jumped from a truck that turned turtle,
and the fourth stopped falling wall
None suffered anything worse than bruises.
James Roberts fell two stories from a
roof on West Twenty-third street between
Harrison and Franklin. Examination at.
Delaware Hospital showed no serious
injuries, He IL 5i years old and lives at
704 Poplar street
Two soldiers jumped from truck which
turned completely over when it skidded
from the road near Union and Barrett
streets, Union Park gardens They are
Albert Harkins. Is, Of Philadelphia.
and Frank Stansites, %, or Scranton,
Pa. The truck was part of convoy on
the way to this city from Aberdeen, Md.
A wall fell on Andrew Comarehe. Sc.
while he was working on a building at
$50 King street. No injuries except bruises
about the hips were found on examination
at Delaware hospital Comarche lives at
322 Poplar street and works for George
;. Charles, building contractor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-09
FLAG DAY CELEBRATION.
Big Event BY First Gas, Regiment at
Edgewood Arsenal.

As Monday, June IA, IS celebrated in the
army az well az generally, az Flag Day,
there will be ar appropriate observance at
the Edgewood, Md, Arsenal.
The First Gas Regiment, 0f which
little has been heard Of in this country, hut
who made q remarkable record in France,
have arranged the program. This celehra-
ton is open 70 anyone who cares to spend
the dav at Edgemont Starting with the
track meet at 8 o. m, followed by a &. W.
! demonstration at 10. there will be ad-
dresses by Lt.-Col Amos \. Fries, chief of
the Chemical Warfare Service, and by
Matthew Page Andrews. Lunch will be
served to all by the First Gas Regiment
from l2 10 p. m. Baseball will follow
from 80 to 3, between the First Gas
Regiment and the Edgewood Arsenal
civilian team: 3 70 $50, there will be
formal guard mount $50 ia I. regimental
parade Music will be furnished during
the day by one OF Baltimore's best bands,
the Baltimore Municipal Band, probably
Several OF the motion picture weeklles viii
be on hand 70 take pictures OF the crowds
and the events.
II Is the desire TO make as many new
friends for the First Gas Regiment as they
have old ones. The First Gas Regiment,
while In France. was commanded BY
Colonel Z. J. Atkinson. who is now the
officer of the arsenal. The
officers have arranged buffet luncheon
following the demonstration, and a formal
dance from 5 p. m, to | 4. m, Tor their
guests.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-09
MISSION WORKERS
HOLD ANNIVERSARY
Grace and Union Celebrate 40
Years of Activity in Home
Field.

Many wornun's home missionary so
cieties of the Wilmington NJ. Il. Conference
celebrated the forticth anniversary of the
organization last evening.
One hundred and eighty guests enjoyed
the supper given by tho Womon's Home
Missionary Society Of Grace NJ T.. Church
Mrs. Irvine NJ. Finn made tho address
Of welcome. Mrs. Emma H. Weldin, the
first corresponding secretary of the Grace
Auxiliary, contributed paper entitled
"Our First Birthday" Tho paper was
read by Miss Sarah r.. Wcldin.
Mrs IL. II. Cannon spoke on "Our
Mission Schools. During this address
Miss Anna Negendank and Miss Haze
Chapman appeared in Slavic costume
10 represent the McCrum Slavonic Train
ing School and Miss Esther Wilson and
Miss Margaret Stafford appeared in Jap
anese costume to represent the San Fran
cisco Train ng School.
Mrs. Alexander Dexter spoke on
permanent missionary fund. Miss Iora
L. Perry and Mrs. J w. K. Sumwalt also
gave addresses Birthday gift baqs were
opened nd amounted 10 a total of siS0.87.
Mrs. IL. b. Moston was chairman of the
entertainment committee.
UNION CELEBRATES.
The birthday anniversary was also
celebrated by a dinner given by the
Women's Home Missionary Society Of
Union NJ. e. Church last night
Mrs Arthur Allston gave the
opening toast IN which she
congratulated the society on its fortieth
birthday.
DR.. Harvey Ewing made IN address on
Evangelism, dwelling on the great good
that had been accomplished by this
branch of the work Mrs. Clifford Me
cannon spoke of the work that the Women 8
Home Missionary Society had done
among industrial activities. Miss A
Crothers reviewed the work that had
been done during the last forty years.
Miss Anna Handy spoke on the or
ganization Of the Women's Home Mis-
sionary Society Of the Wilmington CON
ference. Mrs. Theodore Francis have
talk on the work Of the Wornen's Home
Missionary Society and what il consists
of Mrs Allen Lewis gave a toast 70
women, saying that no organization he IL
great or small, can get along without
them.
In the center Of the table were
two great birthday cakes with lighted
candles burning in q position 10 make
the figure 40 The following committee
Mrs. Joseph Brinton, chirman; Mrs
Milton Rogers, Mrs William Church
Mrs. Martha Baldwin, Mrs. Arthur All
ston. Mrs. Dell White. Mrs. Anne Fork
um, Mrs Alfred Swan, served the
luncheon
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-09
Junior League Girls TO be Thrifty.

A pledge TO stop, look and think
before buying was taken by members of
the Junior League, as q means of reduc-
ing the prevalent high prices Monday
afternoon at q meeting at Rockeby, the
home Of Mrs Paul Wilson. A program Of
doing without non-essentlals was adopt
ed. An appropriation was made from the
treasury to cover the remaining needs
for equipment of the health center which
the league has taken over at $50 Kirk
wood street, Each member asked TO sDc
personally responsible for one chair
The league considered the formation OF a
current events class and committee to
instruct the members on civic questions
Upon invitation Of Mrs Gamble Latrobe
the league promised its support to the
card party for the Pennsylvania Rail
road Womens Division for War Relief,
to be given at the New Century Club.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-09

Rules by unanimous vote yesterday
recommended to tho convention that
tho Executive Committee of the Ma
tional Republican Committee be in
creased from 10 to Is so as to give
women representation.
The vote was taken after delegation
asked that women be allowed 10 sit In the
executive body, in anticipation of the
adoption Of the Suffrage Amendment
The speakers included Mrs. Medill Me-
Gormick of Illinois, Miss Mary Garrett
Hay of New York, Mrs. Raymond
Robins of Illinois and Mrs. Katherine
Phillips Edison of California.
VIII IL. Hays, National Chairman, said
If the convention adopted the recon-
mcndations, he would have authority TO
appoint any number of women. He
thought, however, that the membership
would be eight men and seven women
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-09
Bringing Back Alleged Kidnapper.

Jean Calentlne, with Edward Labelle,
Jr., the Smyrna boy whom he is charged
with kidnapping, and the boy father.
are expected 10 arrive in Smyrna Thurs
day night or Friday morning. The governor
Of New York has signed requistion papers
for Valentine, and State Detective Dauphin
ID. Wharton left Dover yesterday for
Buffalo ~ r., where Valentine and the
boy we're found. Deputy Attorncy-Gen-
eral Satterfield expects no delay ID the
proceedings IN New York.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-09
A Single Application Will
Banish Objectionable Hairs
aids TO Beauty

Here is home treatment for remov-
ing hairs that is quick. painless and IN
expensive; With some powdered della
tone and water make enough paste 70
thickly cover the Objectionable hairs,
apply and after or minutes rub of,
wash the skin and it viii be left soft clear
and hairless. This treatment will not mar
the skin, but to avoid disappointment,
be careful TO get real delatone.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-09
BODY IN THE RIVER.
Man Supposed TO Have Jumped From
Wilson Line Boat.

The body Of white man, between
50 and 60 years of age, was found in
the Delaware off Paulsboro, \. J.. on
Sunday A search of the clothing revealed
card bearing the name of ". T. Bar
pestt, of Audubon, \. j. 1t was learned at
Audubon Yesterday that Barpestt had
been missing for several davs.
He is believed to have jumped off the
City OF Philadelphia, one of the Wilson
Line boats last Thursday It was learned
yesterday that cry of man overheard
was heard on the vessel, that the captain
stopped the boat and the crew failed after
an effort to find the man.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-09
USE
Mary Ella Michener Hoooez.

The twelve months now have passed .s
Since June hath fed.
And all the flowers - cold did lie
For June w1r drId
Once more she comes with smiling faco
Her hands are flll 1f Aowrr-
We greet thee. love. with tender yrarr
For precious are thy hours
''Eot forever more" hath Eden fet
For june viii 0ft corne around
And when We zee her rose-crsa-ncrl rrad
Eden 0nce moro vn ~ found