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Ford Puts His Name To Eight Million Dollar Bank Check By Associated Press Detroit, February 11.-A check for $8,000,000, bearing Henry Ford's signature, was turned over today to Ralph Stone, receiver of the Lincoln Motor company, completing the transaction whereby Mr. Ford becomes owner of the Lincoln property, sold at auction last Saturday. Deeds signed by William S. Sayres, master in chancery, were given Mr. Ford immediately afterwards. The deeds, when filed for record by Mr. Ford, will bear $4,000 worth of stamps. Edenton, N. C., February 11-The Farmers' Bank and Trust company of Hertford, N. C., was closed yesterday by State Bank Examiner Lathan, according to word received here, on account of an alleged shortage in funds reported to be between $40,000 and $60,000. H. C. Sullivan, cashier of the bank, was arrested and later released on $25,000 bond. The directors this morning arranged with the Hertford Banking company of Hertford for bond securities to protect depositors. New York, February 11.-A few hours after the firm of Hellman, Straus & Co., wholesale dealers in lace, cotton and net goods, had been placed in the hands of a receiver yesterday, Clarence Hellmen, 47 years old, a member of the firm, shot himself in the right temple, according to the police. He died later in a hospital. Liabilities of the firm are stated to be in excess of $950,000. Its assets are said to exceed $1,000,000. Montevideo, Febrary 11.-The Uruguayan government has accepted an offer of a loan of 3,000,000 gold pesos (normally about $3,090,000) made by a group of American bankers. The loan will be effected by means of an issue of treasury notes, at par, payable in one year and bearing 6 per cent. Brunswick, Ga., February 11.-Edward H. Mason, president of the National Bank of Brunswick, and one of the leading bankers of this section, died suddenly at his home here today from cerebral hemorrhage. Washington, February 11.-By a : vote of 276 to 8 the House today accepted Senate amendments to the farmers' co-operative marketing bill and sent it to the President for his approval. The measure, long before Congress in one form or another, would permit organization of marketing associations among farmers for co-operative dealing. Mexico City, February 11.-Mexico's financial affairs will be settled by the end of next week, according to information given the correspondent by a high official of the treasury department. The settlement involves adjustment of the nation's foreign debt, a program of national rehabilitation and reorganization, and a definite understanding with the American oil men regarding oil taxes and their payment. Indianapolis, February 11.-The first joint meeting of the representatives of the railroadmen's organizations and the United Mine Workers of America will be held in Chicago February 21, according to an announcement made today by John L. Lewis, president of the mine workers, who called the meeting.
