690 
May 12, 1917. 
PUBLISHER’S DESK 
Heferoo in liankrnptcy Col(“s to-day 
ordi'rod tlio division of $.‘>7,75 among 
■J7r> croditois of tho hanknipt Lowis Pnb- 
iisliing ('oini)an.v of University City. 
Uaeli creditor will receive 1.075 per cent, 
of his claims. 
Liabilities of the company were fi.xed 
at $2,‘211.055.20 when it made voluntary 
declaration of insolvency. Matt C. Key- 
nolds is tiaistee. 
I'lie alxne notice ajipeared in the daily 
I»apers of St. Louis cm April 17th, 1{)17. 
'I'he credit<)rs re.alized a little more than 
a cent and a half on the dcdlar. T>ewis 
apparently scjuandered the 07'V^c. This 
record should prove intc'resting to those 
whom Lewis is soliciting to invest in his 
new Ata.scadero, California, schemes. 
Mr. J. Coleman Smith callcal me up 
on the telei)hone one evening in Novem¬ 
ber, 1014, and wanted me to go over to a 
farm some three or four miles from us, 
jmt a valuation on it and go the next clay 
to Waterbury to testify in a mortgage 
foreclosure. I was offerc^d for this .$5 
and c'arfare, which is OOc-. I w.as busy, 
but I finally c'on.sented to go. When the 
trial was over Mr. Smith said he would 
send me a c-heck. This he never did. I 
wrote several times for the money, but 
he never acknowledgc'd the letter.. Finally 
I hiicl my bank draw sight draft on him, 
but he refused itayment. T. s. 
Connecticut. 
After cori’esponding for sc)me time we 
located Mr. Smith with the ('olonijil Ihirm 
Cori)oration of this city. llc) is repre¬ 
sented to be vic'e-president of this con¬ 
cern. AVe understand that he is o]>erat- 
ing in Pcmnsylvania, Jind from the light 
manncu" in wdiich he seems to reg.ard this 
obligation, we would suggest the aclvi.s- 
ability of caution on the jcart of our 
readers in any transaction thc'y may con¬ 
template with him. 
Fnclosc'd you will find a circular let¬ 
ter of a great war preventer and money 
maker. Is there anything so far clone in 
the manufacturing of itV Do not think 
for a minute that we think of investing 
in it. AVe road your j>aper and have for 
something like 50 years or more. These 
fake things would surely have to go out 
of business if all read TirK Kurai. Nkw- 
AOKKTCR. 
Pennsylvania. C. W. z. 
The letter referred to is signed by the 
fiscal agent of the Universal Aero- 
Transportation Co. of Philadelidiia, Pa. 
The circular de.scribes the l‘''o.ss Armorc'd 
Gyroscopic Hydro Aero-Tri-Plane, for 
which it is cdaimed that it is capable of 
remaining stationary in the air at any 
altitude far beyond the rc'ach of any gnu 
fired from the earth. Further claims 
made for it are as follows: “It has any 
fleet ever built or army ever organized 
entirely at its mercy. The enemy can¬ 
not return the fire which comers from this 
high altitude, and no warship ever built 
can withstand the impact of a bomb 
dropi)ed upon its deede from such a height. 
The P’'oss Tri-Plane will be the gi’oatest 
engine of universal peace ever conceived, 
for it will give this country a world¬ 
wide supremacy on both land and sea. 
One of our great tri-planes c-an close this 
war witihin (K) days after it is erected 
.and in the air.” If this airship can ac¬ 
complish all that is claimed for it. it bids 
fair to supplant all the modern navies 
and armies of the great powe'rs of the 
w'orld. AAMth such passibilities for this 
aero-craft, it should not be necessary for 
the company to make appeals to country 
people of small means' on ptitriotic 
grounds, as the circular letter does, in 
order to finance the proposition. If there 
wore any good prospects of the claims 
being realized, men in institutions with 
large cai>ital would be knocking at the 
door of the i)romoters to got in OJi the 
proposition and the frantic appeals to 
i'ountry people in tins cii'cular would be 
unnecessary. 
I.ike many of your readers I am much 
interested in the Publisher’s Desk page. 
After glancing at the title page and look¬ 
ing over the editorials, I turn to the page 
containing this de])ai'tment. This I find 
to be the best exposition of the old adage 
“liook before you leap” that comes to my 
desk, and I consider Tine lA. N.-Y. the 
best all-around agricultural pajier to be 
had. C. 11. M. 
Iowa. 
This commendation from Iowa is grat¬ 
ifying because of the many re.ally meri¬ 
torious farm publications in that section 
of the country. If “Publisher’s Desk” 
can impress upon farmers the wisdom of 
“Ghe RURAL NEAV-YORKER 
thoroughl.v investigating a proposition 
before going into it—just ;is a banker or 
business man would do under like cir¬ 
cumstances—we shall feel that a great 
deal has been .accomplished. Dur corre¬ 
spondence indicates that a large percent¬ 
age of our people .are investigating the 
standing of houses Indore shiiiping pro¬ 
duce or entering into other transac¬ 
tions with them. I’lie motto, “Look be¬ 
fore you leap,” is an excellent one for all 
to follow. 
(.'ould you tell me .something about 
M. S. Lupher or .Tames Henderson, of 
I.ancaster, ()., oil operators? ’I'he.v are 
in our locality leasing land for the pur- 
l)Ose of oil or gas. They agree to give the 
farmers an eighth of the share if they 
strike oil. I have great indiiaitions of 
oil on my farm, but I want to know wh.at 
I am doing. E. .T. n. 
I ielaware. 
AA^e have had inquiries about “oil and 
gas leases” from many sections of the 
country. AA'e know nothing of the par¬ 
ties .soliciting tho.se leases or what their 
purposes may be. If the individuals are 
acting in good f.iith they should reveal 
their re.sponsibility to farmers whom 
they ask to grant the privileges. Un¬ 
less the responsibility of the jiarties is 
estiiblished bey<»nd <|Uestion the farmer 
would be bound by the condition of the 
lease and would h.'ive no redi'ess for any 
damage which he might sufl'er,- If the in¬ 
dividuals mentioned repi'e.sent responsible 
operating firms then the linns in que.stion 
should be a it.arty to the lease. Our ad- 
vic(* to fanners is to refuse to sign leases 
until the jibove conditions are complied 
with and it is alwa.vs advisable to get 
the advice of an attorney on such con¬ 
tracts before entering into them. 
AA'ill you give me any information you 
may have about the ('oininonwealth 
Fiiiiince Corporation, 120 Proadway, N. 
A'.? Their ])romoter talks well. AA’^ould 
you advise investing in it? o. o, M, 
Connecticut. 
Commonwealth Finance C-orporation 
was incorporated under the laws of South 
Dakota on .Inly 1, 1010, with an author¬ 
ized capit.il stock of $10,000,000 pre¬ 
ferred and $7,500,(XX) common stock. AA’’e 
understand the pui'iio.se of foi'ining this 
corporation is to finance the purcha.se of 
commercial iind jjleasure automobiles on 
the time payment plan by^ taking the 
notes of the purchaser secured by condi¬ 
tional bill of sale on chattel mortgage on 
the car purchased. A proposition of this 
kind and of this magnitude is a pi’oper 
one for consideration of bankers and 
men of large means, but in our estimation 
is no place for the investment of the 
small savings of country peoide. The 
concern does not aitpoar as y(>t to h.ave 
gotten beyond the stock-selling stage and 
when it has rai.sed sufficient capital to 
carry the plan into effect, its success re¬ 
mains to be demonsti'iited. 
That a petition in bankruptcy had been 
filed against the F. R. Mills Company, 
conducting an extei.sive niiiil order busi¬ 
ness in the sale of seeds at Rose Hill, 
became known here yesterday. Charles 
A. Richardson of this city has been ap¬ 
pointed receiver. 
Frank R. Hodges of AA'aters «& Hodges, 
attorneys for the receiver, said yesterday 
that the apparent debts of the seed con¬ 
cern aggregate .$110,(X)0. An inventory 
is now being made at Rose Hill to deter¬ 
mine the a.ssets.—Svracuse Post-Stan¬ 
dard. 
Mr. Alills’ troubles seem to multiply— 
only a few weeks ago an indictment 
charging fraudulent use of the mails was 
dismissed by motion of the U. S. District 
Attorney. It does not appear in the above 
report that the Mississiippi land develop¬ 
ment conducted by Mr. Alills i.s involved 
in the bankimptcy proceeding. The old 
adage, “honesty is the best policy” could 
not be better illustrated than by Mr. 
Milks’ career. At .-i time when trust¬ 
worthy seedsmen are working night and 
day to fill orders and reaping well-de¬ 
served profits, the Rose* Hill concein is 
forced into bankruptcy. It is the logical 
result of Air. Alills’ methods of deception 
in his dealings with the seed buying jiub- 
lic, together with his disposition to pro¬ 
mote easy money .schemes such .as selling 
stock in the American Ginseng Co., the 
Canadian mining, and Alissis.sipi»i land 
schemes. 
“He said 1 was an addlepated jackass. 
AA’hat would you advise me to do about 
it?” “'See a good veterinary.”—Rostou 
Transcript. 
Better 
Silage 
Helps To Increase Stock Profits 
T hese animals were fed on silage cut 
by Silver’s “Ohio.” Note their records. 
“Ohio” cut silage makes better feed than 
ordinary silage. Better because it’s cut mc)re uni¬ 
form-packs air-tight in the silo—free from air 
pockets—mold-proof—ferments properly—gives 
the animal all of the good food value of the corn 
or silage material. 
Silverls‘‘Ohio’ 
Ihe Logical Silo Filler 
The secret of cutting Silverlzed silage Is all In the construc¬ 
tion of the “Ohio”—the pioneer silo filler. The strength of 
the machine, the giant grip feed rollers, and double-bearing, 
non-springing knife cylinder all combine to give you a fine, 
evenly-cut silage no matter how hard you crowd the ma¬ 
chine. You can set the knives at half inch cut and you 
half inch. With heavy bearings at MA ends, they cannot 
spring away from the cutter bar. Silage is all mold-proof— 
no shreds nor leaves can work through. 
But there are many other big features in the “OHIO.” The 
beater feed, friction reverse, direct drive, single lever con- 
trol.non-explosive blower, etc. Write and let us tell you 
about them—and why more “Ohios” are used by Ex¬ 
periment Stations and Colleges than all other fillers. 
Backed by 62 years’ manufacturing experience. 
Two Books—FREE 
One is our four-color catalog. The other is our booklet on 
“Silverized Silage.” AVrite for them today. 
The Silver Mfg. Co., Box 364, Salem, 0. 
High Lawn H. Dekol 
25592.5 lbs. milk; 
1247.92 lbs. butter 
in 365 days 
Banostine Belle 
Dekol 
27404.4 lbs. milk; 
1322.92 lbs. butter 
in 365 days 
Animals illustrated here are ou<ned by the Maple- 
crest Stock Farm Co., Kalamazoo, Mich. They 
have had an ''Ohio" Cutter fur about 12 years. 
Silver’s“Ohio”lsmade 
in seven sizes — fit 
any farmer’s needs. 40 
to 300 tons a day. Four 
horsepower up to big 
tractor power. 
Special Light Draft 
Model — adapted for 
home silo filling. For 
four to ten horse¬ 
power gas engine. 
Write for three-color 
folder on these. 
Maplecrest Pontiac 
Flora Kartog 
25106.3 lbs. milk; 
1232.64 lbs. buUer 
in 365 days 
Farm, Garden and Orchard Tools 
Answer the farmers’ big questions. 
How can 1 grow crops with less help? 
How dig potatoes with fewer horses 
and men? How save every tuber 
before the frost and in time for the 
best market? j. . 
IRON AGE FoSm,., 
will dig your potatoes in two- 
thirds tho usual time. Saves two 
horses for other work. Operated 
by 4 1-2 H. P. air-cooled "New 
Way” Engine. You can stop the 
Digger a: d the engine will clear 
the machine. Automatic throw- 
out clutch prevents breakage. 
Knprlne Ih Quickly interchanfceaiile 
for Iron Airo Eiijduo Sprayer, We al.'io 
make three other stylea, one of which 
will Burely meet your condition. We 
make a full lino of potato machinery. 
Send for booklet today. 
Co., Box 2 N Grenloch, N. J. 
If the Cow had her say 
it would be “a 
HARDER SILO’* 
Better Fooct 
Sweeter Silage 
Build Your Own Mixer 
_ r, yoa can buy the complete machine of us. Save biir 
moneycithor way. Fricoa Sll.&O up. Wo furnish free 
k plana alum? with our iron parts 0 o youenn build your own 
^ mixer at amall cost. Sheldon Hatch Mixers save their 
I coston a Kimrlo job. Ideal for farm use. Made by a far¬ 
mer for farmers. Mixl^ l-2cubic feetaminute. Keep 
1 to 6 men busy. Do work equal to $400 mixers. 
i Get Free Catalogand Special Offer 
^ 1 _ ShowaourfnlTlinoofmixerBWhichorceold 
k direct to you on etroni? gitaranteo. 30 dava 
trial.Ten men wantodfn every county rifirnt 
DOW to acceptour special offerwhich will 
help you secure a machine at little or no 
cost. Bi^ chance to make $10 to $20 a day 
concretmirin your section. Writotoaay« 
SHELDON MFG.COe 
Box 9276 Nehawka, Neb* 
jSbx /1 
Every Dairy Iarmer 
Needs This 
FREE BOOK 
It tells all 
about Silos 
and Silage 
WRITE FOR 
IT TO-DAY 
Farder ‘Mfg. Co. 
Cohleshil NY. 
Own Concrete 
Winner Opening 
Silo Roof 
Gives 6 to 9 feet more silo 
space and 15 to 40 tons 
more silage worth up to 
$160eachyear. Delivered 
prices quoted. Special dis¬ 
count to Early buyers. 
Act quickly. Write to day. 
Silo Specialty Mfg. Co.. 
237 19tb Sl Clinton, Iowa. 
Market Bank Bld^. Minneai>olia. Minik 
Green Mountain Silos 
Cannot Blow Over 
Our new .system of guy wires holds 
tho silo firm la any wind (wo 
guara.nteo it). All staves arg 
treated with creosote oU preserva¬ 
tive; hoops are extra strong; doors 
lit tight—like a refrigerator. Write 
today for Green Mountain Silo 
literature. 
109 
^^ave $ilo Money! 
5 ft. more capacity for same money with 
^Glohe extension roof. Window EKEE. Also 
1 big cash and early shipment discounts. A 
GLOBE SILO —now.^^ 
' means big money saved. Write for de¬ 
tails and prices QUICK to GLOBE SILO 
CO., 2-12 Willow Street, Sidney, N. Y. 
k 
BEFORE YOU BUY WRITE FOII 
NEW CATALOG DESCRIBING THE 
guaranteed MONEY-SAVING 
INTERNATIONAL 
-SlUOSv'.' 
strongest built.simolest to put up and easiest operated 
on tlie market. Adjustable automatic take-up hoopT- 
contlnuous open-door front—air-tight door and pet. 
manent ladder are some, of the unusual features,. Tho 
nn??mai«nXsilo Co., 113 Flood Bide. Mcadvllle, Fa 
8 X 16ft 
19 17 
•ARUNDEL SILO *7-3 
O UR 1917 Arundel 
Silo, built of 2-inch 
pine, creo-dipped, is ever¬ 
lasting. 8 X 16 ft. $73. 
All other sizes as low 
priced in proportion. Buy 
now. Delivery will be 
made whenever you say. 
;; Write for Special :: 
:: Circular No. 25 ;; 
THE BALTIMORE CO., Baltimore, Md. 
