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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-06
eoMErHINo OF A LAWYER.


We'll yes" replied the landlord OF
the tavern at PolkWlle, Ark, when
an attorney, appearing for a bloated
railroad corporation in the face OF a
jury composed exclusively OF middle
aged farmers, can prove, i'm a case
wherein a widow.lady-an a pretty
blamed middlin' good.looking widow.
lady, at that-sues for the value OF a
calf that was run over and killed by
the train. right dab I'm the middle OF
the town at high noon, with half the
population beholding the slaughter;
that the calf did not stop. look and
listen, as warned by the sign at the
crossing; that the engine did not hit
the animal at all, except nominally:
that the calf really died, IL at all Of
some obscure Latin calfdisease or
other; that the company, by its faith
ful servant. the engineer, did an act
OF pure philanthropy in killing the
calf. as, instead Of being a valuable
possession in the hands OF the widow.
as alleged, II was really an incubus. in
that 1t was engaged in eating its fair
mistress out OF house and home: and.
lastly, that the fair plaintiff. herself
despite her tears, had once been n
lady book agent-when he can achieve
Gil that and win the case. as the
colonel shorely did, no longer than a
week before last, sh'ud presume to
say that he IS pretty considerable Of
lawyeI!'--Puek.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-06
HIS WIFE BETTER AND HE WILL.
NOT HAVE TO GO HOME.
THE ROAD BILL IS PASSED
Five Years Will Not Have to Work
the Roads-Other Matters Up Be
fore the General Assembly

Richmond. Va, Feb. 5.-Judge
William r. Rhea. the central figure
in the investigation now pending be-
fore the joint committee on CORPORA
tions of The Legislature. was to lay
apprised by a long distance tele-
phone message from his home al
Bristol that his wife and daughter.
who have been i'll, are much TN
proved. After receiving the COM
munication Judge Rhea said that he
would not return home until the in.
vestigation had ended. and the com
mittee had made its report. The
hearing should end tomorrow. Judge
Rhea expresses the desire that every
charge against him shall be thor
oughly ventilated. He has made no
attempt at any time to withhold any
thing that might throw light on the
deliberations OF the committee.
A SIGNAL VICTORY.
Mr.. Robert w withers, of Nanse
mond county. won a signal victory in
the house today, when that body con-
CURED with the senate in the pass
age of the Lassiter-Withers road bill
making it mandatory upon the
judges of the state to compel prison.
ers sentenced to the penitentiary for
term not exceeding five years, to
work on the public roads. During
the last few days Numerous lobbyists
have labored for the defeat of the
bill. conspicuous among whom have
Deen the attorneys for the Davis
Boot and Shoe company, a Massa-
chusetts concern. with whom the
state has contract to furnish eight
hundred workmen The victory for
the passage OF the bill was over
whelming.
SPEAKER BYRD'S BILL.
Speaker Byrd, in his bill offered
In the house today. proposes to re-
enact that section OF the Code of Vir-
ginia defining who are colored per-
sons and who are Indians. The bill
in full is as follows:
BE 1t enacted by the general as
D'S VI ' II MIRA, iHdt SecUtOn 3
OF the Code OF Virginia. 1887, be
amended and re-enacted so as to read
as follows:
Every person having one-sixty-
fourth or more of negro blood shall
be deemed a colored person. and ev-
cry person not a colored person hav-
ing one-fourth or more OF Indian
blood shall be deemed an Indian.
The amendment is in that one
sixty-fourth is substituted for one
fourth in the present law.
The senate finance committee met
this morning for the purpose Of con-
sidering the Mann bill amending the
liquor laws so as to make impossible
the operation of fake clubs. Several
gentlemen appeared to oppose the
proposed amendment. AS the advo-
Gates OF the bill have no desire to
interfere with the legitimate clubs
the matter was postponed until Fri
day, at which time measure ac-
complishing the desired end will be
presented
WAS FAVORABLY REPORTED
The bill which puts a penalty on
any liquor dealer who shall know
ingly sell liquor TO any idiot. Iunatic
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-06

You possibly at times realize the
need of good insurance. can place
you with the best-Fire, Accident.
Health or Life. Drop me card and
/ will look carefully after your needs
in this line.
J. NJ. ECHoLS. Agent.
Onice Room No. 20. Thornton Bldg.
Phone 15S; Res. 147 Fourth st.
2-3-6t
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-06
The Preachers wife.

Who is that woman that is saying
such harsh things about her hus
band?'
That's our preachers wife"
What's the matter? Don't they get
along well2'
"Oh, they get along an right but
you see he rofl l "a purse Of gold
because 30 was tainted money and
she's just expressing her opinion. "-
Detroit Free Press.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-06
UPHOLSTERY WORK.

To the People OF Bluefield and
Surroundings: We are ready TO do
all kinds of upholstery work and
finishing in rear OF Phelps Furni-
ture Co. Hundred samples to select
from, consisting of Leather and
Cloth. Come to see us.
.THOS. JOHNSON.
with s. II. STONE.
1-31-1mo
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-06
SCENE AT 4 BOX OFFICE.

A line OF 80 or more persons
stood 10 front Of the box Office at
theater one day this week, when a
stout rediaced, importantlookIng man
came up, opening his pocketbook as
he came, extracting a $40 bill and
eying the long line Of prospective buy.
ers superciliously.
Get In line, you" shouted a dozen
voices
That's what / was going TO do. you
blamed chumps." he answered. scowl
lngly taking his place at the foot
Chicago Tribune.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-06

The annual meeting of the Cham.
Der of Commerce will be held in
the room in the Thornton building.
Thursday, February 9th, 1908. at 8
O'Clock p. m. A full attendance is
requested for election OF officers for
the ensuing year.
GEO. II. HILL,
2-3-4t Secretary.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-06
THE TOWN "BooMER. "

The Graham Weekly News is spc-
cially working for the interests of
the Blueield-Graham district.
Send a dollar for a years sub.
scription. It's worth Ct.
Let's all boost the game"
W. ID. ROBERTS, Editor.
Blueiield-Graham Chamber OF Com
merce. 1-23-tf
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-06
DRUGGIST SUPPLIES
Quality Rather Than Price

When on are sick would
you sell your chances to
set well FOR a Few cents?
Certainly not. our policy
Is to give the best possible
Quality at a reasonable
price. Ask your doctor IL
this is not a good store to
bring his prescription TO
be compounded. We would
be pleased to have you try
our prescription service.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-06
CLASSIFIED COLUMN
ADS IN TINS COLUMN ONE CENT
A WORD.
FOR RENT-Four office rooms.
centrally located. Apply to c. ].
Kinzer or ii. b. Kits. l-2S-tf

FOR RENT-A nice large store
room on Blueheld avenue, first
story of Red Mems building. APP
ply at office Bluefield Pant and
Overall Factory. Phone 494.
1-2S-1w
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THINGS THAT WENT wRoNo.
A SINGULAR COUPLE.

y HINIII NIX COUPLE.
When Miss Abigail Scranton be
came engaged 10 young Hiram Thorn.
bush everybody declared it would be
an Ideal match.
There was not the slightest objec-
ton on the part OF the Scrantons or
the Thornbushes In fact the mothers
OF both the young persons encouraged
them openly i'm their courtship
Yet Miss Abigail married him.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-06
MEETING OF EIRE,IEN.

A meeting of the fire company is
hereby called to meet at the city
hall Thursday night at o'clock.
Business of importance.
G.. n. SPEIDEN.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-06

The Directorate OF the Flat Ton
National Is composed OF the follow
ing well known and highly success
full business men:
DR.. Thos. 10. Peery,
Mr.. w. ID. ThorHhill,
Mr.. p. J. Kelly.
Mr.. Il. s. Pedlgo,
Mr. j. ID. Honaker,
Mr. G. b. Hancock.
Co.. J.. II. Tlerney,
Mr.. Il. NJ Garrett,
Mr.. E. l.. Bailey
Mr.. w. II. Thomas,
Mr.. C. o. Wright,
Mr.. b. A. Heller.
OFFICERS.
l.. e. Tlerney, President.
w. H. Thomas, Vice President.
r. Il. Boiling, Cashier.
w. b. Hicks. Assistant Cashier.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-06
OFFICIAL BALLOT

OFFICIAL BALLOT
Election February /
On the question OF the
resolution the
roma in the County Of Mercer January pro
ing Tor the issuance and sale Edu
cation to the o
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-06
OFFICIAL BALLOT


Election February H..
Oh the question OF the ratification oil
mton passed by the Board
in the county January 1908 providing
Tor the issuance
to the amount Of {l5O,OOOOO
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-06
To the Patrons and Friends
of Kits Printing Company

Webcg that January consolidated with
the Bueone Publishing Company and plant S
Bland BY this increased our facilities at
least three fold and with the workmcn
force Of the Buctone Publishing Company prepared
take of orders. Mr. Kits will estimates and
look after office details and Mr. Poland will supcrintend printing as
heretofore Any order heretofore given Kits Printing Company
be duplicated by giving date ob with the
quantity wanted either by phone letter personal An
exact duplicate style and quality may desired
Thanking and all past solicit a contnu-
Of same in home
Very truly
KITS PRINTING co.
BluEsro>E Prarsr>a Co.., Successor.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-06
FOR RATIFICATION.

State Virginia
Mercer wit
J. W r. Honaker Clerk Of Of Mercer County
west virginia
thed appointed
purpose OF
Given under my hand this the day OF January 1908
W. B.
CLERK Of the Circuit county West virginia
1-272-3-1O17. '''''"'"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-06

For SALE and for RENT

For SALE and for RENT
We have on hand the following
secondhand and rebuilt machines:
No. divers. with long and short
carriages, $50 and SS5.
) No. 3 divers. Regular, very little
used, 500 to $50.
\ No. Underwood, $4,000 serial.
S00 cash, $40 time.
| Blickensderfer, No. Z, almost new
SD.
l Manhattan, "B," almost new. s25.
l Commercial Visible. SO.
. Brand New No. divers. The
No. 8 oliver Is the king OF the
typewriter world today.
More DIVERS have been sold i'm
West Virginia In the past two years
than all other writing machines
combined.
Williams s. Stewart
Room so, state Bank Bldg.
BLUEFnELD. w. VA.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-02-06
FOR RATIFICATION.
FOR REJECTION.

State Vest virginia
County to-wi
- D. T. Bowman Secretary Of Education Of the pi.
I OF beaver Pond In the County
the above ballot is the ballot by the Board Of p,u
the election therein eferred to " '' '
Given under my hand this day Of January 1905
/. BOWMAN.
in the County OF Mercer ''' '0''
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-11-04
ELLSWORTH FALLS.

A son was born on Monday to Horace R.
BoDsey and wife.
Sidney J. Maddocks is in Boston for
weeks visit with relatives.
Horace Archer shot deer near his home
on the Waltham road Friday.
Miss Delphine White, OF Boston, trained
nurse, is here with her sister, Mrs. Horace
r. Bonsey.
Charles Gray is home from Millinocket,
where he has been for several months
| working in novelty mill.
Eugene Carlisle has gone to Green Lake
with his team to help in building the new
road leading to the hatchery.
! John E. Lake has moved to Surry, where
he will havea camp this winter, and where
be will be engaged in wood cutting.
Mrs. Almond 9. Jellison went to Lynn,
Mass, on Thursday Of last week, for q
| visit with Frank o. Morang and wife.
George E. Maddocks and family, who
have been at East Machias for the sum-
mer, are with John Maddocks and wife.
Oscar Staples is home from East Ma
oh'a'' ""eio ns no. r Impoyeu w
three years ny 'ne Is'' Nia'ni"' A1un"er
MISS Bessie oonns'on' oi Ahners., VINO
was here last week the guest of Charles
W. Smith and wife, returned home Satur-
day.
The rains of last week raised the water
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-11-04
Insurance Rates Increase .

The New England Insurance Exchange
has just issued new schedule of insur-
ance rates for Hancock county. The new
schedule 10 an increase in the fat rate, but
offers as an inducement for large policies,
q reduction in case of an insurance to the
extent OF so per cent. of the value OF prop
erty insured.
Residence property is not affected by
the change-the increase is on business
buildings and contents only. There is an
increase Of approximately 10 per cent. in
the amount Of premium which must be
paid per q 900 on business blocks, and
about 10 per cent. on stock. The 80 per
cent. clause, which has for some time
been in force but which few insurers take
advantage OF offers slight decrease from
the old rate.
In brief there 10 an increase in the fiat
rate and decrease in the 50 per cent. rate.
making . wider difference between the
small policy which most property owners
carry and the large policy which few
carry-a concession made BY the insur-
ance companies - bid for larger pre-
miums.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-11-04

excellence OF work turned out. The com
pany manufactures dynamos, motors END
| other electrical appliances. The plant il
equipped with the most modern and
expensive machinery and tools used in the
manufacturing ana repairing Of electrical
machines.
The woman's alliance OF the Unitarian
church. at its first meeting for the season
last Wedpes sday afternoon, elected Mrs.
Myron A. Kirg president, and Mrs. F. L.
Kent secretary. The alliance will hold
fortnightiy meetings, beginning this after
noon. The study cinss connected wit b
the alliance, with Mrs. 8. w. Sutton as
chairman, will meet on the alternate
weeks.
The T. E. bridge whist club, recently
organized, is comroS Of eight members
Misses Muriel B. Davis, Louise w. Erpes,
Grace C. King, Bernice e. Giles, Annie l..
Lord, Susie Jordan, Els Morang and Mary
+. Holmes. The club meets every Wednes-
day evening. Meetings have already been
held with Misses Davis, King, Eppes and
GiIes. This evenings meeting will be with
Miss Holmes.
The football game last Saturday at
Wyvnan park, between Ellsworth high
and Cherryfeid academy, was too one
sided to be interesting. The visitors were
outclsssed, and the Ellsworth boys scored
a. they pleased. The score was AZ to 0.
Next Friday the Ellsworth boys will plsy
Bar Harbor high school here. They will
be up against the real thing in this game,
and it probably will be their hardest game
Tor the season. The game will be called
at 10 a. m.
George Lullam, one Of Ellsworth's old
est citizens, died at his home on the Shore
road this morning, aged ninety-six years.
Mr.. Lullam had always been an industri-
ous man, working in the mills and in the
woods. He was good citizen. He came
to Ellsworth from the Provinces over fifty
years ago. As young man he entered
the English army, but left the army and
came to America. He leaves two sons
John and Albert Lullam, both OF Els
worth.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-11-04
CHASTITY FIND.
Decomposed Body Of Man Found vt
North Rluehill.

Decomposed Body Of . Man Found vt
North Bluehill.
The body Of an unknown man, sppar-
emily about middle age, was found Mon
day by Roy Grindle, at North BluehiIl.
The body was in the Elmer Fiske lot, .
few rods from the main road and about
one-third OF mile from Charles Hughes
house. It was badly decomposed, and
coroner F. F. Simonton, Of Ellsworth,
who was summoned, believes the man had
been dead at least six months, probably
since last winter.
The man had been warmly dressed in
dark suit, double breasted cost, and with
Scotch cap pulled down over the ears.
There were heavy socks and moccasins
on the feet. The man was about five feet,
ten inches tall, and apparently had been
quite stout.
In addition to the clothing on the body,
there were found beside the body . meal
bag containing other clothing, an over
cost and . canvas extension case in which
were number Of jackknives. razors and
other small articles. There was nothing
on the body to serve in Identifying it. A
folding wallet found in one Of the pockets
contained fifty cents. The man wore no
watch or jewelry.
Coroner Simonton could find no evil
dence OF foul play. He believes the man
was tramping through this section, and
went into the pasture to sleep. The
coroner deemed no inquest necessary. He
authorized the municipal officers Of Blue
hill to bury the body, and instructed them
to hold the clothing for some time for
purposes Of Identification.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-11-04
The Ellsworthl American only COUNTY paper

for PHOTOe q Ne popular
sty1ao a1a ~ laeoee nOvet
Ia hsssdassrsers x for aIaseurs
NAM II. 1LIswoRTH
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-11-04
COMING EVEN IS.
ELLSWORTH.

ELLSWORTH.
Bijou theatre-Moving pictures after
noon and evening. Admission 10 cents.
Thursday, Nov. s, at Union Congrega-
tional vestry, Ellsworth Falls = Chicken
pie supper, served by gentlemen. Tickets
adults, 25 cents; children, Is cents.
Friday evening, Nov. 8, at Odd Fellows
hall-nancing party for benefit Of ELS
worth high school basketball team
Tickets, 35 cents Q couple; extra ladies
Is cents.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 20
q, 22-Ellsworth Free Baptist quarterly
meeting at East franklin.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-11-04
Maine Library Asso citation.

Maine Library Association.
The next annual meeting of the Maine
library association will be held at the Un-
iversity of Maine library, Orono, on
Thursday and Friday, Nov. 10 and 20.
The secretary of the association will
soon issue a statement about railway and
hotel rates for those attending.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-11-04

Monaghan's dancing school will have an
extra Friday evening.
Roy Z. Haines is on business trip to
New York and Boston.
The Floyd market has moved to its new
location on Water street.
There will be regular meeting Of Ly-
gonia lodge, F. and A. NJ I, to- morrow even
ing.
Lejok lodge, I. 0. y. F., will work the
initiatory at the regular meeting Friday
evening.
A crew is cutting wood for the city
schools and Hancock hall on the city
wood lot.
Mrs. J. e. Dunn, Of franklin, is visiting
H. w. Dunn and wife and other relatives
in Ellsworth.
Mrs. Fred Wescott has become the ros-
SCISSOR Of the quilt recently disposed OF by
Miss Mary Maddocks.
Only one new voter was registered by
the Ellsworth board Of registration dur
ing it's session last week.
The second moose to be killed in the
Trenton woods this winter, was shot last
Wednesday by Henry Smith.
Elmer L. Kingman was in Ellsworth
yesterday on business. Mr.. Kingman is
now employed in Bangor, and is living in
brewer.
The Calendar society Of the Methodist
church held box supper at the Free Bap-
tist church building last Wednesday
evening.
A regular meeting of VIM. h. 81. Rice
relief corps will be held tomorrow even
ing. Ali officers and members are requested
to be present.
A committee Of thirteen Ellsworth Falls
gentlemen will serve chicken supper at
the vestry OF the Union Congregational
to O'Clock.
A number OF girls OF the Ellsworth high
school will give dancing party at Odd
Fellows hall Friday evening, for the bene-
fiji of the basketball team which is being
organized in the school.
Sidney r. Bonsey left to-day for Sears
po,'' ~nere NC Wi iesuhe MS ou'.es as
ran"ay "aii ''ierk On tne oaheof q Aroos-
took railroad, on the Searsport and North
Inc Venera"ie AieAanoei u. niack'
nine'y.'wo years ., age wen. 10 .ne poiis
yes'eioas' ano' without tne aid Oh glasses
Went through 'ne process OF Young he
cast straient repuoiican oaliot.
Inc STUDY c'sss VI .ne on'tarian won.
ans aliiance wiii noio its nrst meeting OF
.ne season - M.s Ann + oreeiys mon
oAy' NOV, - =. I''D p. "' subject, ne
.oes ana nero'sm. a cosoiai insitation
Is eAtenoeo 10 I'll Interested
The halloween social given at the Bap-
tist vestry last Thursday evening was q
unique and pleasing AFFAIR. The decora-
tions and many Of the features, appropriate
to the occasion, were original and in
genious. The affair was financial success
J. H. scribner, who has been in charge
OF H. F. Bailey Co.'S grist mill here several
years, will leave in about month fol
Pittsfeld, where he will have charge OF 8
mill for the same company. Mr.. Serb.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-11-04

1t is easy enough to tell where love is.
You love those, and only those, whom it
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-11-04
SCHEDULE OF MAILS.
AT KLLswoRrB PosroFrIcc.
In effect Oct. 3. rus.

MAILS RECEIVED.
FRoM wEsr-71s m; 80 and 6.Gs . m.
FROM EAsr-i1.o7 m; 1905, SIS and 1852 p m.
MAIL CLOSES AT PosroFPICE.
GoING WRsr-lo.45, 11.SO m; 80 and p m.
GOING EAsT-s.3o q m; 4 and $40 p m.
No Sunday mail.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-11-04
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADvERrIsENEsr, TaIs w11K.


The Bijou.
In bankru uptcy-Howard Tracy.
Ellsworth He. dwood Co--Wood wanted.
w Austin Post cards.
Iost-Belt pin.
show case--Fof sale.
MIS- Calvin P JOY House to let
Stanwood- Photographer
HaDccck Co Savings bank.
kearns Cott1e-Tea, coffee and extracts.
Ellsworth Greenhouse.
Haynes-Cash market.
@ A Pnrcher-Apothecary.
Burriil NATL bank.
Floyd Market-Meats, groceries, etc.
FREMONT:
Casper v Tanner-Notice Of foreclosure
willard F Rich Caution notice.
BANGOR. Me:
DR. W Merrow-Specialist.
Bosros:
Commonwealth Hotel. S
Charles Postcard Exchange.
w H Gardner Wholesale commissioner.
NEW YORK:
Peacock-Agent wanted.
CLKvELAND, ONO:
Fairfax Refining Co-Agent wanted.
MISCELLANEOUS:
True's Elixir.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-04
So Think United States Fire
Insurance Interests it
is Declared.
FIRE Underwriters MEET
SESSIONS WILL BE HELD IN CHI
cAoo WHERE COMPANIES WILL
TAKE ACTION ON GREAT FIRE
LOSSES.

Chicago, Oct. 3-The new militant
mood of the countrys fire insurance
interests it is said will mark a meeting
OF the Fire Underwriters Association
of the Northwest, in Chicago. October
{, something of milestone in fire in
surance history. Patience has ceased
to be virtue" they say. the import
of the remarks being best understood
by the fact that in nearly every state
of the Union the fire insurance COM
panies are made the target for one to
fifty seven varieties of proposed legis-
lation, most of it being aimed at any
mutual interchange of experience to
enable each company to adapt their
rates to the comparative hazard of the
diffedent classes of property.
The fire losses in recent years have
been so enormous that the insurance
companies have seen wiped out the
profits of score of years, mostly made
in the investment of the big sums OF
money in their hands and not from
underwriting, which has not been
profitable. A scientific reimbursement
of rates is their goal. that and the
enactment of laws establishing the
Office of fire marshall whose duty ii
will be to investigate questionable
| fires and bring incendiaries to punish
ment, arson having been encouraged
in recent years, according to the rec
ords, particularly by valued policy
/ laws, which eyacted the payment of a
fixed sum in the case of loss by fire
Fire insurance officials and special
agents from a score of states will be
present ut the conference. The respon
sibility of the public to the insurance
companies and the Importance to all
business of sound insurance will be
subjects of discussion.