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New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
Roads Buy Locomotives
AS Rapidly as They Can
Figures Show Companies Are
Making Every Effort TO In
crease Rolling Stock

The locomotive orders which the rail
ways of the United States have placed
thus far this year show that they are
strongly disposed to increase their
facilities as rapidly as they can.
January ! the three large locom otive
companies Of this country had on their
books orders for only ninety nine loco
motives from the standard gauge rail
ways Of the United States. In other
words, they were practically out of
domestic orders. From January 1 to
May 10 these three companies received
orders for 1,l66 locomotives. Assuming
that none of the orders which they had
on their books at the beginning of the
year or which they had received since
then had been Cancelled, the total orders
which they have filled this year and
which they still had untitled up to May
l9 was 1883. In the four years from
1910 to 1914, when business was good,
they built for the railways of the
United States 1854 locomotives, or an
average of 2635 a year. On the other
hand, during the six years from 1914
to 1919 they built for the railways of
the United States only S,54O locomo-
tlves, or an average of ,423 annually.
Their production for domestic service
in 1919 was only 946.
Compared with the records of recent
years, therefore, the orders that have
been placed thus far this year are sub
stantlal, according to "The Railway
Age and if the Interstate Commerce
COMMISSION renders satisfactory de-
clslon III the rate case it is probable
that roads which have not vet entered
the market will do so.-Chicago Daily
News ''
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
SIS a Year Kept Socrates
Chief Food Was Bread and He
Went Barefoot

Socrates. "wsest Of mortals," is
supposed to have lived on an income
Of $75 a year, but then, the historian
records, his manner of living was in
fcrior to that of the slaves. His coat
was old and shabby, and he wore the
same garments both in winter and
summer; he went barefoot; his chief
food was bread and water; and "as he
engaged in no kind of business to
mend his estate and increase his for
tune it Is not wonderful his wife. the
famous Xantippe, scolded often"
Demosthenes. his sister and their
mother paid $l05 a year for their
board, and provided the house into the
bargain. A young man could be edu-
Gated and supported in those days for
sos annually.
Prices in those early days were cx-
ceedngly moderate. but so were
wages The great number of slaves
who came into competition with the
free labor reduced the price exceed
ingly. Mere manual labor could be
procured for 10 cents day. That
seems to have been the lowest rate
land is not lower than the present
price Of labor in many parts of
Europe" says Bancrofs, writing in
lSoJ.-DctrOt News
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
Leather

Some further weakening of hide and
finished leather was noted last week,
with trade slightly more active on the
lower price basis. A considerable
movement of dry South American hides
around 80 cents 1t pound was reported.
Importers have been holding out for 80
and 80 cents. Lower prices are re-
ported in South American sources.
Good calfskin leather is quoted around
so to 50 cents a pound. Trading is
limited. however, due to the dullness
IN the shoe trades. Manufacturers are
trying to unload their accumulated
stocks through the medium of co0pera-
tive retail sales. Retailers are protest
ing against this form of competition
without much success. Retailers them
selves have cut their prices to points
where little or no profit is being made,
they assert Some retailers see ten
dency on the part OF the public to stock
up on lowpriced shoes which they ex-
pect to wear we'll into the fall This,
the retailers believe, will make dull
market in the early fall. More shoe
manufacturers are meeting the conces-
slons asked by retailers on fall orders.
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
Locket Believed Safeguard

and prevent them from interfering
with the Chinese chlds growth and
development, little locket made of
gold, silver and jade and bearing the
inscription, Long life and riches"
is put on its wrist or about it's
neck soon after birth, to lock up it's
life securely. In many instances
the money for this locket is solicit
ed from neighbors. This is almost,
invariably the rule if the parents
have lost other children.
The locket is usually worn until
the age of 20 or 80 years, and not
infrequently it is never taken off. 1t
is commonly believed that taking off
the locket will result in death, but
this belief has never been put to the
test, as the Chinese are too super
stitious to risk such matters.
Another common belief is that the
chld's life may be preserved and all
harm averted by dressing it in gar
ment made up of patchwork of cloth
of numerous hues, presented by the
neighbors.
The left ear Of boy baby is pierced
for an earring, and he is otherwise
treated as girl. Girl babies are
dressed as boys, and sometimes they
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
F,lrs

Fur trade leaders at mass meeting
last week. called by the manufacturing
furriers to consider the strike that has
been in progress in that branch Of the
industry since May 81, asserted that
it was unsafe to attempt to force busi-
ness now. The strike apparently is no
nearer settlement than it was when
first called. The employers are ada
mant in their stand against the forty
hour week and equal distribution of
work demanded by the strikers. With
manufacturing plants closed there is
little demand for raw or dressed skins.
A sort of moratorium exists in the
trade on bills due. The manufacturers
hope to relieve their financial difficult
ties when retailers bills become paya-
Bile on the tenth of this month, accord
ing to trade custom. Retailers have not
yet antici pated their fall selling re-
Quircments, Or even their requirements
for the usual August sales. While some
retailers assert they will hold their
midsummer fur selling events, many
are reported to be dropping them this
year.
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
SUMMONS

NEW YORK SUPREME COURT. COUNTY
or NEW YORK-Algot Edward Sylven
plaintiff. against Gustaf p. Wern. Allan Lee
Smidt. Wendla G. Wern. Harrette Prout
Birgcr Nauckoff and Wern Machinery and
Engineering Co. defendants-N York is
the County in which the plaintiff desires the
Trial of this action-Summons.
TO the above named defendant, Birger
Nauckon
You are hereby summoned to answer the
complaint in this action and TO serve Il copy
of your answer on the plaintiffs attorney
within twenty days after the service of this
summons. exclusive of the day OF service
and in case of your failure TO appear or
answer, judgment viii be taken against yoil
by default fo- the relief demanded in the
complaint
Dated, New York June . 1920
FRANK TRENHOLM
Attorney fer Plaintiff. Office and Post Office
Address. vi Eroadway Borough OF Man
haitian, city of New York
To the defendant, i'irger Nauckoff:
The foregoing summons is served upon YOU
ny publlcation pursuant to an order OF the
Hon. Thomas f. Donnelly. a Justice of the
supreme Court of the State of New York
dated the 23d day of June 1920 and filed on
that day with the Complaint in the Office of
the Clerk of the County of New York. at the
County Court House in tR Borough of Man
hattan City of New York state of New
York
Dated, New York June "a. 1920
FRANK TRENHOLM
Attorney for Plaintiff Office and Post Office
Address. lil Broadway. Borough of Man
haitian, City of New York
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
COttOns

More weakness was apparent in cot
ton goods prices than mas been mani
tested for some time. Cotton goods
had been fairly firm all through the
furry in silks and woolen The stan
dard 64x60. 3Sl2, unfinished print
cloths declined to % cents for spots
IN the gray goods market From the
lists of offerings in brokers' and job
bers' circulars, fairly large amount
OF finished goods are obtainable at
relatively low prices. Manufacturers.
however, insist that their supplies are
extremely low. However. q few mills
are making some concessions when or
ders come into view. Further soften
ing of yarn prices makes the outlook
for lower prices for cotton underwear
and hosiery more promising, out job
bers and retailers are showing dis
tnct lack of interest in knit goods,
with the result that many mills are
planning to close for two to four weeks
this month.
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
Receivers i'm Bankruptcy

Reccivers in bankruptcy appointed Sat
urday in the United States District Court
were follOws:
DE IfSSER MANUFACTURING; AND
EXPORT CORPORATION-Judg Augustus
Hand appointed Abraham Sarasohn
and Export Corporation. 1l23 Broadway.
tool manufacturers. with bond of 81 600
Liabilities, 81 1000; assets. 50 900
BERNARD SMlTH--Judgc Hand APP
pointed Walter l.. Bryant receiver for
Bernard Smith. manufacturer of dresses,
l46 West Twenty fifth Street. with a bond
Of $500. Liabilities. $4,000; assets un-
known.
PEARLFELD JEWELRY MANUFAC-
TURING co. INC.-Judge Hand appointed
Arthur Y Dalziel receiver for the Pearl
field manufacturing Co. Inc. 7l-73 Nassau
Street With bond of 81 900. Liabilities,
$4,000; assets, $4,000.
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
Apparel

Conditions in the mems and women s
apparel field are best indicated by the
thousands of operators who are out Of
work at present. Most of the mems
clothing plants are closed and the
womens apparel shops are running
only sufficiently to turn out the fall
samples that will be ready for the ex-
pected influx of buyers this month
Producers of mems suits and over
coats are holding their prices for fall
fairly firm upon the strength Of the
guaranteed price plan that has been
put into operation generally. Women's
garments show some slight reductions
from the peak prices Of the spring,
according to buyers. Reduction sales
continue in retail circles. but large
stocks are still to be moved As the
selling season for spring and summer
merchandise is drawing to close the
reductions have become more drastic.
Retailers have reduced straw hat prices
from 20 to 33 1-3 per cent.
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
General Houseworkers, Etc.
Lundresses, Etc.
Nurses, Etc.

y tkSE-l Infants tHospital Trained) ex-
cep,lonally competent would care two
children. excellent references; SIS Ma.
son Agency. l3l w. 42d st
y 1 RSE ior growing children young, re-
lii'u, sp2, long references. Miss Shea =
Agency, e. 4lst st: Murray JIM 6774
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
REDEMPTION NOTICE
TO THE HOLDERS Or PREFERRED
STOCK OF GENERAL OPTICAL
COMPANY, INC:

An issue of new Preferred Stock suffi-
cient to retire the present Preferred Stock
having been authorized and the subscr!p-
tions therefor undcrwritten by Bankers
notice is hereby given that. in accordance
WITH Il resolution passed by the Board OF
Directors Of the Company at meeting
duly convened and held on June l6 1920
'He entire outstanding Preferred Stock OF
General Optical Company Inc. has been
called for REDEEM ption on August l. 1920
Holders of said Preferred Stock must
present and surrender to the Company GER
tncates representing such Preferred Stock
at the office OF the Brooklyn Trust Com
rany, No. 90 Broadway. Borough of Man
haitian, city Of New York. ON or before
August >. 1920 august l being Sunday
and upon presentation and surrender of
such certificates at said office, such holders
Will be entitled on August /. 1920, to re-
ceive payment of the redemption price
namely. Sis per share. plus accrued divi-
dcnd then due.
After August l. 1920. no holder Of such
stock Will be entitled TO any further divi-
dends upo,, his holding of such Preferred
stock nor be entitled to any further rights
as such stock kholdcr. except the right to
receive the redemption price as above
stated
GENERAL OPTICAL COMPANY, INC.
CLARENCE e. MEEK Secretary
Mount Vernon. n. Y. July 3 1920.
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
Taxi Riders Interrupt
Craps Game; Steal 5000
Thieves Drive Up to Gamblers
in Park; Three Sus-
necis in Jail

Three men, travelling in taxicab,
held. up dice game in park at
Edgecomb Avenue and 162d Street,
yesterday afternoon, and robbed the
dozen participants of 5000. Then they
escaped in the automobile
Several hours later Patrolman Paul
Murphy, of the West Forty seventh
Street Station, found the taxi at Ninth
Avenue and Forty-fourth Street. 1t
was stalled and it's gasoline tank was
leaking. Murphy identified it by the
license number which had been given
by one of the hod-up victims
Three men were standing near the
cab. They were locked up in the West
177th Street Police Station, charged
with the robbery.
All three deny knowledge of the hold
up Xavier Wnberry, of $50 West
Forty Street, who owns the
taxi, says that the car disappeared
yesterday at noon while he was eating
his lunch. He was one of those ar
rested. Joseph Butt, one of the VIC
Tins, failed to identify any Of the
three as being involved in the hold-up
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
The Week in Business

whole the
showed still further slowing
genesay
aeorers and wholesalers of merchandise firm belief
present week will
is certain that the wholesalers to
ana august but the contention Of the wholesalers
buy goods
more conservative
be " ~
trends throughout
aua buying low
were slightly Raw a
trading could
and
cotton goods especially in the unfinished slightly
most mportan. feature the disposition
w ntracts
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
Silks

After a slight period of activity
the silk trade relapsed into dullness
toward the close of the week. Raw silk
prices declined still more and are now
only slightly above what they were at
the low point of the slump in April
and May. A few big buyers in the re
tail field are reported to have made
some fairly heavy purchases Of fin
ished silks, mostly for immediate use.
Fall business is still held up. The gar
ment industries were showing slightly
more interest in silks, but anything
like normal buying from that section
of the silk consuming trade was lack
ing. Large and small jobbers contin-
ucd to quote low prices to induce trad
ing.
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
Cox Manager Bets $500
10 $1,000 on Ohioan
Judge Moore Wagers He Will
Be Named l Hr. 30 Min.
After First Roll Call To-day

Nc,o York Tribmc'S Direct Leased Wire
Scrricc
SAN FRANCISCO. July 4.-Judge
L. H. Moore, manager for Cox, bet
$500 to $1,000 tonight that Cox would
be nominated for President within an
hour and thirty minutes after the first
roll call starts tomorrow. The long
end of the bet was taken by T. j. Spell
lacy Assistant Attorney General. the
new owner of the Hartford. Conn,
post" Mr.. Spellacy is delegate
from Connecticut.
The bet grew out of an exchange
in a corridor OF the Palace Hotel.
Judge Moore, just before the offer to
bet was made, expressed regret that
other arrangements than those he had
desired to make with the Palmer forces
had been necessitated by the refusal of
the Palmer men to .concede they were
whipped. 1t was agreed that the win
nlngs should be given to d fund of the
national committee.
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05


The first sign of lower prices in gem
cral jewelry lines came last week in
reduction Of from IA to 10 per cent by
two sllverware concerns. Tie reduc-
tions followed the recent decline in
bulk silver prices. The intended pur-
chases of silver by the government at
81 an ounce to replace the 10000 900
silver dollars melted during the war
have stabilized the market, and silver
smiths are making slightly heavier
purchases now. Other lines Of iewelry
are still firm. Despite many rumors,
diamonds are still held at former fig
ures by leading importers, and prices
soon will be advanced when rough
stones recently purchased at the new
high levels Of British exchange arc cut
up, here. Manufacturing jewelers. are
getting a few orders, but arc still work
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
Windmill Pu. to Work
Generating Electricity

The windmill has not been general
~ found available for the generation
or electricity because of the rregu-
larity of the air currents but this
disadvantage has been overcome by
the arrangement Of Swedish inventor.
Instead of being directly connected
to the dynamo in The usual manner.
the mill-whcel shaft is geared to a
hosting device, which serves to
elevate two-ton weight to the top
OF a ffty-three foot steel and wood
tower. When the weight reaches the
desired height, it is released. and
as it falls, actuates the dynamo
which is mounted on bracket at the
apex of the tower with the mill Wheel
A storage battery and switch board are
housed in the lower portion of the
tower.-Indianapolis News.
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
Bandit RObs
Woman With
Mrs. Hylan
Continued from pago one)


HotA robbery, placed warnings in the
rooms of all California hotels that
thieves were operating and that guests
should lock their room doors.
Mrs. Moeller left New York with Mrs.
Hylan on the Kings County convention
special on June II. John Fl. McCooey.
Democratic leader of Brooklyn, had
made reservations in the hotel for Mrs.
Hylan, Mrs. Moeler and Mr.. and Mrs.
DeIchanty, Of New York, before the
train left New York.
The hotel managers had arranged for
Mrs. Hylan and Mrs. Mocller to occupy
the same room, but when the party ar
rived Mrs Hyan demanded a room of
her own, and Mrs. Moeller and the
Mayors wife were given separate
rooms. They were adjoining, but not
communicating.
When the robbery occurred. Mrs.
Hylan was in the dining room, waiting
for Mrs. Moeller to come down to dim
ner. The ladies had separated in the
lobby just few minutes before.
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
Electric Incubator Safest

The electric incubator is said to be
much safer, surer and moro economical
than the oil-heated apparatus Current
entering the incubator passes through
resistance elements in the top of the
box; these are arranged to distribute
the heat evenly over the seventy-fiv
eggs below. Double insulating walls
prevent the escape of heat, while a
thermostat keeps temperature constant.
Ventilation is likewise automatic.-In-
dianapoliS News.
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
LongfelIow's indian on Duty
Still Stands Over Cigar Store
in Boston

"Longfellow's Indian" still stands
above the old disuscd cigar store at
Cambridge Street, West End, Boston.
where since 1876 it has weathered the
clements. The poet, in passing from
Cambridge to Boston IN the old days
when Cambridge Street was the main
thoroughfare between the two cities.
always paused to express his admira-
ton for the fine workmanship of the
Indian figure.
Bow in one hand, arrow in the other,
guiver slung over the shoulder, blanket
draped gracefully, the neck hung in
wampum beads, the Indian appears
lfelike.@DctrOit NeWs
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
Legion to Distribute Medals
Government Awards Will Be
Made on Armistice Dav

INDIANAPOLIS, July 4.-Under ar
rangemcnts just completed with the
War Department, the American Legion
VIII distribute the victory medals
which the government will present to
every American soldier, sailor, marine,
field clerk or nurse who served hon
orably for any period between April 6,
1917, and November II, 1918, it was
announced at national headquarters of
the Legion here tonight.
The presentation will be made on
armistice day, November II, in a series
of simultaneous ceremonies to be held
under Legion auspices throughout the
world.
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
Dublinites to Meinorize
y. 5. for Larkin's Release

ing held day resolutions were
passed demanding the release Of James
Larkin, head of the Transport W Workers'
Union. who is serving a sentence in
New York, having been found guilty of
criminal anarchy.
The resolution requested facilities
for the return or Larkin to Ireland,
and called upon the Dublin workers to
cease their labors for two hours Mon
day for the purpose of signing a memo
rial to the United States government
for the release of Larkin.
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
Trunks
FOR SALE

SIG ARSAIN-New and used wardrobe
trunks. 506 Sixth ave. bet. S0th-Slst SIS
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05

ing on old contracts. Watches, clocks,
rolled plate chains. imitation pearls
and few minor jewclry lines are still
scarce. Retailers report a continuation
of dull business. Platinum Is dull, due
largely to the uncertainty concerning
the amount and intended disposition
of boarded supplies in Europe. Soft
platinum is now quoted at $50 an
ounce, and that containing high per-
centage of iridium at $12O.
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
German Internal Bonds
Quoted in dollars per 900 murks)
Dry Fight Started in 1903

A Legislative effort to eliminate the
distilling interests was made in this
country during the revolution. but
the beginning of the prohibition move
ment took place in 1905. The move
ment did not become widespread until
about seventy years ago.
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
Portrait COMPOSED of Letters

A portrait of Charles in an art
gallery at Oxford, England, is com
posed entirely of small letters. The
head and ruff contain the Lords
Prayer, the Apostles Creed and the
Book of Psalms.
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05

PIT NCH OPERATOR wanted in office OF
prominent fire insurance company.
Hollerith system used. Apply by letter.
stating experience, qualifications and sal alaly
desired. J., 80. Tribune.
for candy and confectionery
store. Henri 54S Columbus az near AGth h
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
This Sultan Is Laundrvman

Perhaps one of the most primitive
of independent kingdoms is the little
island Of Johanna, in the Comoro
group. The sultan boards any ship
that may call there, and endeavors
to obtain the washing for his wives,
while the prime minister peddles CO.
coanuts and bananas
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
BUSINESS CARDS


400 YARDS FINE CARPETS
'slightly used). in Sloanes. Wtl,ons 4.
Minister'S; INNS, RS, Whittails, Brussels in Frencs
Oriental patterns. 81, 81. 50 yard up: sn,. naa
able any purpose: rugs. all sizes. 8 sa
$40 up. several Orientals Making oya.
cleaning, laying. repairing dyeinS ,..
soma bic. beautiful STfLLINGS. ISs, sss rs
c2S Madison ave, 59th st Plaza ss,s s'
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
+. l.. Smith in Race for Senator

CHICAGO, July 4.-Trank l.. Smith,
of Dwight, Ill.,. Representative in Con-
gress from Illinois and chairman of
the Republican State Central Commit
tee, tonight announced that he was
candidate for the Republican nomina-
tion for United States Senator at the
September primary election
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
FINANCIAL

THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
Mount Carroll. located at Mount Carroll.
ip he state OF Illinois. is closing it's at
fairs All note holders and other creditors
Of the association are therefore hereby
tncd TO present the notes ana thcr
claims for payment.
NM. H. WlLDEY, President.
Dated June so. 1920.
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
SITUATION WANTED FEMALE
Cooks

-OOlN and waitress cham bermaid. friends
two years last place: $65S60: anywhere
Miss shea s Agency, +. 4lst st. Murray
1ill 6774.
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
Killed by Driven Golf Ball

UTICA, n. Y, July 4.-Josepn Casey,
twelve years old, was instantly killed
this afternoon on the links of the YAH
nundasis Golf Club when struck by
golf ball driven from point 200 yards
away. The boy was a caddie at the club
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
Pigs Once Chose Mayors

In olden times the mayors of Lei
cester, England, were chosen by
pig. The candidates sat in a semi
circle, each with his hat full of beans
in his lap, and he was chosen mayor
from whose hat the pig ate first.
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
DIVIDEND NOTICES
American Telephone & TeIeoraph Co

a dividend of Two Dollars per share Will
be paid ON Thursday. July -. 1920. to
stoc ockholderS of record at the close Of
business on Saturday. June ~, 1920.
G. d. MILNE. Treasurer.
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05

continue so disguised until they are
II or moro years old. A superstitlous
belief that evil spirits may be de-
ceved in this way is back OF TINS
custom.-Detroit News.
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
instruction

AUTO INSTRUCTION. &15
Day, evening: Cadillac Studebaker Mitchell
B. q NJ. c., 1903 Lexington ave (SSth)
LEARN TO BE CHAUFFEUR.-Pl SAINT
and profitable work; day and evening
classes. Send for free booklet and visitors
pass West Side \. NJ. c. A. eos West
18th
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05

SIGN PAINTER wanted. Apply Lewis /
NreckIng Co, Pelham Bay Naval Sta
ton.
New-York tribune., 1920-07-05
w actresses
SITUATIONS WANTED MALE

b' i;th-C seful. neat good worker thor
oughly experienced; exceptionaliv VII
recommended. $S5. Mrs Mason's Agency.
l3l W. 42d St