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NEWEST FASHION HINT. Black and white combination in tricotine.with collar, cuff and sash in black S
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New York; April 19. Subscriptions
to the Third Liberty Loan in the New j of business today.
York Federal Reserve District havfi
now reached $331,500,000, the loan
committee announced at the opening
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Washington, April 19. Increase in
the marine corps to 75,500 men and
direction that a major general of ma
rines accompany the marines to the.
front' in Europe were agreed to by
the- House naval affairs committee
today as an amendment" to the naval
appropriation bill.
Ask Premier to Reconsider.
.-London, April 19. The labor-council
at Sydney, N. S. W., has adopted
a resolution to send a cable message
to Premier Lloyd -George requesting
the . British government to re-consider
its decision to apply conscription
to Ireland, says an Exchange Tele
graph dispatch from the Australian
city. The ground for the objection 13
that conscription measure is consid
ered unjust and that it would caao
grave complications.
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We are prepared to show you a complete line of Koko
Black, in the most up-to-date styles of Brockton's make.
The word "Cygolf'V on the shoes brand them as the
best. Style, Quality and workmanship combined.
Black Oxford, "Regent" toe, "Cygolf Brand, Bal
at.. .. ....... .. . .. .. .. .. ..$6.00
Koko Tan "Regent" Toe, Neolin Sole, Cygolf,
at -...-... $6.80
Tan Oxfords, "Regent" .toe, "Cygolf" at ..... .$6.00
Koko Brown. "Argyle" last, "Cygolf a real
Oxford at . . . . . . . ... ..... . . . . .$70
Gun Metal Oxford, 11 Argyle" last, "Cygolf" at . . $6.75
Tan Oxford "freak toe" Cygolf, a shoe that has
room for the toes, at . . . . ' .$6.75
Black Kid Oxford, freak toe, Cygolf. Same as
above model, at . .. A . . . . .' . . . . . $6.00
A Gun Metal;Oxford for real "service and drdss,
with Medium toe, and broad heel, "Iurnit" at .$6.00
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Excerpt from the Annual Report of the Hon. John Skeltonllhm CoinptrMrrr bf:thtt
. x vurrency, 10 me congress:
National and State: Banks, and many thousands of .small ar.ll Iktieiteestors f have . suf
fered seriously from the decline of the earning capacity of pu lihe
consequent Shrinkage in the value of their securities, representing tosjstiaer
dred millions of dollars. These losses naturally diminish the powerSinitats
lie to respond to the call of the Government for money for war. aliisllanger shoaahi arouse,
I venture to suggest, the anxiety and stimulate the efforts of the Cd ftgress nd irjcvery patri
otic citizen. A more urgent and pressing peril is forced upon ounatteimim by; the obvious
fact that we are dependent so largely on the efficiency and strength! iof esearpoiriana
on pur railroads for speed and success in preparingfor andprosequfingime wax..
The corporations referred to supply light, heat, power, and electoc railway ftransporia
tion for passengers, and freight. They touch intimately the daily life of the people1. In iiormal
times they have been favorite targets for sneers and savage criticisnft;! of the
public and the press. In some instances, doubtless, they have deserved and inviied !iost3ity.
In others, the attacks upon them probably have been unjust and uraiiasonable PremieirQy
they have been the victims or beneficiaries of local politics, sufferingMajury in ttend SnTeith
er case. Yet generally, they were able to serve the needs of memcoinmunitieis ivrQi rescson
able efficiency and to earn fair returns on the money invested in) chem. 'Now' they are
threatened with ruin. If they are allowed to sink into inef ficieney-mu((h)of . mefmostfirnisortant
war work of the Government will be crippled or paralyzed. r 4
The work of war has thrown upon many of these corporations sirrair whicHey are
unable to endure without prompt help. The costs of their labor andjaf anmaterialttoiDem-t
tion, betterment and upkeep have increased heavily and suddenly. CRhey ate r&jntiljtoa
crease radically and quickly their service and facilities. Industries mufactjurmg '-r mmi
tions and materials demand of the public utilities corporations constancy grater spippfiis of
power and light. At the industrial centers, ca r lines are being rushedandi ovrburted by
new armies of workers. The gas companies are called upon for gas foncookinj: aiidieafing
in quantities beyond all normal calculations and far beyond their present capacities. They
are urged continually to furnish more coke and coal by-products, toluolfand ofhek elements
absolutely essential in modern warfare. Where cantonments have been iistaldisafc the de
mands on the resources of water, lighting, and transportation companies are especially se
vere; ability to comply with such demands is necessary for the safety, and comfort w of he
fighting men in training.
A committee representing the four leading associations which" include aHj the principal
electric light and power companies, street railway companies, and the- most iimportant gj
companies of the country, recently submitted to this office a report m which attention was
asked to the increase within the last two years in the cost of, materials they most use- for the
maintenance of their properties. They gave a list of percentages of additional cost $ show
ing among others the following items:
s v Increase Trorri 1915 to 1917. I
astingsmalleable-.
Copper, bar and sheet
Lead, pig and sheet . .
Nails
Steel, tool
Copper wire . . .
Pipe, cast-iron . .
Axles
Acids
Brass
Car forgings . . .
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160
272
162
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216
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Tie-plates
198
147
127
110
400
276
.The continued and increasing efficiency of these corporations is important for the suc
cessful conduct of the war. This efficiency ' is not possible with the present conditions. Cor
porations proved by their own figures to-be approaching bankruptcy, cannot obtainmoney
for improvements or maintenance. On the other hand, banks and citizens suffering severe
losses from investments in the securities of these entirely legitimate and once promising en
terprises will be discouraged from lending money to the Government or, deprived of the
means to lend.
The first and most direct relief to the public utilities corporations can be given by the
State public utilities commissions and municipal and local authorities, with the broad-mind-ed
co-operation of the people generally, understanding the necessities of war and realizing
that the more promptly its burdens are accepted the sooner they will be lifted. It is essential
that forbearance and consideration .be exercised by the State; Commissions and municipal au
thorities', and that the corporations also be permitted to make such additions to their charges
for service as will keep in them the breath of solvency, protect their owners against unjust
loss, and give them a basis of credit on which they may obtain the funds with which to meet
the strain put on them by the Government's needs. The breaking down of these corpor
ations would be a national calamity. .
. Because:of jthe gravity of the situation in this regard, I am moved to ask for it the care
ful ajKionoilhe Congress and the public. Iam impressed. with thejmportance of early
consideration by the Congress of some measure to provide directly df indirectly for advance
of funds on some conservative basis to such of these corporations as need help most urg
ently, so that they can give adequate service to the Government. . The remedy would be un
usual; but the times are unusual, i
The amount of railroad and other public service bonds owned by the national banks
June 30,' 1917, was reported at $763,000,000. This is equal to approximately 70 per cent
of the capital stock of the banks.
With appropriate aid from the Government through the Congress; with, liberal recogni
tion by locaf authorities of the present acute conditions; and with some practical provision
to enable the corporations to meet their own needs and those of the country, the danger now
pressing and becoming more serious with each day will be removed, the general business
interests of the country will be fostered, the ability and readiness of the public to respond
to calls for money will be maintained, and urgent requirements for the defense of the
countrvs life and assurance of our freedom and peace will be met.
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