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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20
LORIMER TRixi RESUMED.
Defense Challenges state to Prove
( Bank Was lnsoivent.

( Chicago, March 20.-The trial OF
William ,,Lorimer, former president Of
the LaSaiie Street Trust and Savings
Bank, on charges of conspiracy in con-
nection with the failure Of the bank.
was resumed today.
|, Attorney Fink said Lorimer had
nothing to do with the loaning Of the
banks money between the time Of
April, 1910, and July, 1912. AT that
time, Mr.. Fink said. Mr.. Lorimer was
too busy with his fight to retain his
senate seat to take management Of the
bank.
The defense, the attorney said, will
challenge the state to prove its charges
that the bank was insolvent when 1t
closed in 1914.
Publication Of the story charging
bribery IN Mr.. Lorimer's election to
the senate caused the withdrawal OF 2
number Of persons who subscribed fer
|stok in the State bank, then about 10
be organized.
The organization Of the national
bank, which was to be run in onnec-
ton with the state bank, went on after
Iit had been decided not to open the
other - y FL s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20

No other war secretary in the his
tory Of America took office amid such
disturbed conditions as Newton D.
Baker President Wilson's new head of
the war department save only Simon
Cameron, Lincoln's first secretary Of
war, who was seated Just before the
outbreak of the civil war. Friends or
Mr.. Baker assert that his long admin
.istrative experience in Cleveland and
his ability assure his success. Among
them is his predecessor, Lindley NJ.
Garrison, who has publicly asserted his
belief in Mr. Baker.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20

out. That was largiy because Of the
influence which General Ainsworth,
then adjutant general had With con-
gress. The result Of the long term
enlistment legislation at that time has
been to give the government no re-
serve based on the regular army
worth the mention.
Now, the sentiment In congress is
much stronger for the short term OF
enlistment than II was formerly. In
the first place, It has been found that
some Of the strongest armies OF Eu-
rope are built on short enlistments.
The German army. for instance, has q
two-year enlistment period Tor the in
fantry. r E.-a
Should Be Training School.
The idea has gained much ground IN
congress that THE regular army should
be made d school fer the training OIL
as many soldiers as possible, that men
should enlist for short terms, get the
requisite training, and then pass into
the reserve, where they can go aheao
with their civil pursuits uninterrupted
unless by war. In other words, the
idea has gained ground that young
men should not be separated from
civil life SO long as to interfere with
their success in careers, as civilians
The probabilities are that when the
army legislatDnis finally shaped up
1t will be found the enlistment term is
a short one. The senate bill provides
a short term. The house bill does not
meet the ideasaof the advocates OF
short term Of enlistment. Chairman
Hay of the house committee has al
ways opposed the short enlistment
term, being o follower Of the AIMS
worth school Of army methods. Under
the senate bill, a soldier would not
have to serve more than two years
with the colorss and would then go into
the reserve And the bill provides that
II a soldier Is sufficiently effective in
one year. he can pass into the re-
serve on recommendation Of his SUI
periors. IT is the feeling. Of the SEN
ate committee and Of many army or
ficers that under such provision
large numbers of young men OF good
character would be glad to take
course in army training.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20
ENDORSEMENT FOR HARDING.
German American Alliance Favors His
Candidacy For Governor.

Davenport, March 20:-The German
American Alliance, which held its an
nual state convention here last week.
adopted a resolution calling on it's
members to oppose Woodrow Wilson r
Theodore Roosevelt if either or both
Of them should be in nomination for
the presidency of the United States.
The alliance alsE endorsed w. l.. Har-
ding as candidate for governor OF
Iowa.
Another resolution advocated the es-
Establishment Of German free schools in
every city, to teach children OF Ger
man-AmeriCans the German language
and perpetuate the traditions and
ideals of the race.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20
WRITINGS FOUNDER DEAD.
Came to Western Iowa, Overland, in
1856.

Whiting, March 20. William B.
Whiting, one of the founders of this
city, died here Friday night at the age
Of 80 years. About twenty five years
ago he became an invalid and at tina
time removed from the farm to home
in town. Since that time he has been
practically helpless.
William Whiting came to this Sec
ton in lS06-When western Iowa was
very new. He was born in New York
but the family removed to Kirkland. O..
in 1883. After spending three years in
Alabama-1S53 to 1S56-William Whit
ing returned to Ohio and Joined his
trothers in journey to western Iowa
then viewed as very venturesome
proceeding. The brothers were {. E.
Myrick and Newell A.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20
Too Much Confusion.

Amino Conte, the Italian consul at
Milwaukee. said the other day:
THE very low exchange from which
Italy has been suffering is not due 70
any financial unsoundness. It 10 due
to confusion, the confession that wal
always causes. q Z Z
WAR causes confusion similar stc
that in the Mushroom Of the sleeper.
Some twenty men were hurriedi,
and confusedly washing in this dark
Mushroom at daybreak when one OF
them swore and said:
ooh, thunderi Here I've beer
washing somebody else's face instead
of my own. ~ 5f555sy- q Z 2.
That's nothing SAID anotner IIilil
You've got nothing to grunible about
The face / was washing bit me.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20
TAFT AT ROADS MEETING.

To Open Ceremonies When Special
Exhibit Train Reaches Amss Friday.
Special to Times-Repubiican. ..5.:i
Jefferson, March 20.-Taft will open
the good roads meeting at Arnes
Friday night when the special train
arrives About 800 visitors saw the
United States road exhibits when the
train stopped at Boone this morn
ing. AT Jefferson this afternoon q
large crowd assembled. High school
was dismissed and the special pros
gram was repeated for the students.
The United States department OF
roads sends two lecturers with Ian
tern pictures and one coach Of road
models. This exhibit has toured east
ern and southern states for years. The
special train will arrive at Carroll to-
night for a big meeting in q hall
there. -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20
Chicago Produce.

ChIaRO, March 20.
Butter-Steady: creamery. 30d 36.
Eggs-Steady; receipts, 1858 cases
at mark, cases included, 1S619: ordi-
nary firsts 18@1SA; frsts, 19@19A.
Poultry-Alive, unsettled; fowls, Il;
springs 1714.
Pork-Cash, 1885, 22.75; May. 22.S5;
July. 22.s22.
Lard-Casil, ii.15; May. II 40: July.
11.65.
rRibs-Cash. 1150@1200; May, 1900;
July. 12.221s.
Rye-No. 2, 95la d96.
Barley-61m
Timothy-5.0OmS.OO.
Ciover-i0.G0@1s.?5.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20

It Is the faith that I had In my QUE
! toners for the period of time that i
have been here In the city, that always
i gave me their good will and a contin-s
uance Of their trade. It Is the faith that
they had In me that always brought
them back for a more friendly and bus
mess transaction, and 1t is the HOPE
that brings happiness to everyone.
Now HOPE that my past dealings
have been satisfactory with you one
ing summer will bring forth better sum
shine and warmer weather than the
summer Of 1916. HOPE that you may
all see fit to come and see me during
, the season 1915, and will treat you
to the best Of my ability, and In case
any Of you are short Of funds and need
more time to pay your bills.
surely will be charitable to all who
are in need. Now I have my barn full
of good mares and work horses, general
; purpose and driving horses OF all de-
scription. I will name just a few aof
them: Y
One year CID marc, ta:s.=.... chestnut mt.
white main and tail.
One pair of S year old roam geldings,.
weight 5000 pounds, well broke, and
pair Of handles. 80 a9s .fsSl4
One bay mare, general purpose,
Weighing 1900. for the small sum Of
$50. We have all the other kinds;
come and see them. y s5
I will take in exchange good coming.
year old fillies on any Of these horAes.
or some extra good geldings.
I have for this seasons breeding six
choice stallions-Belgiums. Perchercns
and German Coach. It will pay you to
come and investigate before you breed
your mares. will be at home for the
next two weeks; so come and see me
and have a talk with me.
also have for sale some good young
Percheron and Belgium stations. Now,
I thank you all for the past favors, and
hope I may see you soon---and have
good long talk with you. Iwish you all
we'll. e y#. s.3 ss H
s.,xz Yours truly.
HENRY WEBER
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20
! FIRE IL Ma nsen ThsatSr.

! Manson, March 20.About q M.
Sunday Are was discovered inc
Gem Theater. The cause OF the. nI e
is not known, as the MANAGER said az
fire was out when he left after !. tne
show. The joist in the double .fioor !,
were burned. the curtain torn any y
damaged ", g,;::. :: SC, he g en-
ii, SCI. IS. 81 ter the piano
was saved. This makes the secoau
Gre In the theater within q sl1ort s,l'.'..
About two weeks ago the front uoo !.
was found open and the narns torn n v te'
destroyed. 4gs. S
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20
Grain Trade News Items.

[From Lamsons wire, 203 Masonic
Temple; both phones 1873
Primary receipts-Wheat, 1887 600;
corn, 1,224,G00: oats, $4,000.
Shipments-Wheat SS1 900: corn,
541 600: oats, $4,000.
lea rances-Wheat and -four. 1,554-
900: corn, 1877 900: oats, $4,000.
Northwest cars-Mlnneapolis, 716;
Duluth, 80: Winnipeg. 1888.
Chicago car lots-Wheat. 1926; corn,
H. oats, 81.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20

which b II, salifao II. y up 10 the
spawning grounds. ~ .obviatS stfi6
difficulty. New Brunyi6k has tried ~
experiment Of erecting close 70 0iis
OF these dame an automatica
worked lift which raises the contidlng
salmon to the higher level. The
salmon have jumped ct tho idea, se
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20
Peoria Cash Grain Clese.

Furnished by Taylor & Patton. over
% East Main street,
Peoria. March 20.
Corn-Receipts, 142 cars; unchanged
to . cents up: No. 4. 69 No. 5. 67d 6S;
No. g. ga No. 5 white, 67G67A: No.
3 yellow, IN; No. yellow. 6e17o% ::
No. yellow. 67@6sA: No. yellow,
Ga: sample grade, 53@61.
Oats-Receipts, II cars; I cent high
er; No white, AZ: No. 4 white, Al u.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20
Range of Chicago Grain Prices.

Chicago, March 20.
Wheat-May. opened at 1.0S; highest
1-1O1s: lowest los; closed 1.09A July
opened at 1.06; closed 1.0Sh
Corn-May, opened at 74B; highest
1855; lowest 74B: closed 15A July,
opened at rs; closed 1914.
Oats-May, opened at A; highest
A%; lowest "A: closed 443s; July,
opened at 42A; closed 43A.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20
Liverpool Grain.

Liverpool, March 70.
Nheat-No Manitoba, lbs 1Od: No.
> Manitoba. lbs d: No. 3 Manitoba,
lbs 4d: No hard winter. choice, lbs;
No. aar,i winter, gulf. lis 1od; No.
northern, Chicago, lbs Sd; No. l
durum, 13s Sd.
Corn-New American mixed, los sd.
F'lour-Winter patent. AS.
Hops-In London-Pacitic coast, four
pounds, los to FIVE pounds 15s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20
Kansas City Cash Grain Close.

Furnished by Taylor & Patton, over
% East Main street,
Kansas City, March 20.
Wheat-No. red. Los @l.10: No. 8
red 1.O1@1.07: No. 4 red. 956D1.00: No.
. hard, 1.03@11l; No. hard. 1919
G1.10: No. hard. 9661.00.
Corn-No. >. IS; No. 8, 66G67; No.
. white, 6Sh 669: No. 3 white, 66A @
81: No. yellow, 70h: No. 3 yellow.
6SR.
Oats-No. 2. 41I43: No. 3. 35G4o:
No. white, 45d46; No. white. IL
q A.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20
CHICAGO Grain Close.

Wheat-No. red, nominal: No.
red, 1.09@l.O9k; No. hard. 1.l00
11o1z; NO. hard, los " 61.0712.
Corn-No. 2 yellow. 76Ha: No. 4
white, 70@70E; No. yellow. 70m71.
Oats-No. white, 421a O. 312:
standard, 44k GAS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20
Gaiiv Grain letter.

temple. tnOue 100
Chicago, March 20.-Wheat-It be-
came evident early that bearish news
from abroad had been circulated here
to enable them to buy wheat and that
the domestic trade had become heavily
short. Within a short time after the
opening prices were about cents
higher than the close Of Saturday.
Statistical news, both foreign ana
domestic were bearish. Liverpool,
however, reported their market I'M
changed and this was one OF the i'm
portant factors in today's advance. The
Illinois state report showing a con-
dition of Sc March Is against IA on
March i, and 6routh iafk from the
southwest were the other important
bull factors. Spring and hard winter
wheat markets have gone to a prem
ium over Chicago despite the fact that
the large holdings Of cash wheat are in
hard wheat territory.
Corn-Corn also rallied sharply at
the opening, largely because wheat
was strong. Shipping conditions into
New England instead of improving are
hampered by embargoes declared
against grain by two Of the most i'm
portant New England roads.
Oats Drouth reports from the
southwest and strength in other grains
helped oats. Minneapolis reports
large proportion Of stocks held there
sold for eastern shipment but also
complains Of car service.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20
CHICAGO Potato Market.

!. Chicago, March ~.
Potatoes-Lower; Minnesota and
Dakota Ohios, ss695; Minnesota and
Dakota whites, ss@97; Michigan and
Wisconsin whites, sS@s7; receipts, 81
cars.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20
.BO[L|SR REPORTS
TIT WHEAT PRICES
ILLINOIS STATE ESTIMATES ARE
LARGELY RESPONSIBLE
FOR ADVANCE.
MISSOURI REPORTS
DAMAGE TO FIELDS

Corn Responds to Strength Of Wheat,
and Offerings Are Lisht-oats Share
the Firmness Of Other Grain, But
Leading Firm Sells on the Advance
demand For Lard Lifts Provisions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20

Elevators For Salmon.
On many Of the best salmon rivers
in Canada power works have been or
are being constructed. the dams OF
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20
New York Produce.


New York, March 20.
Butter-Firmer; receipts, 5.041 tubs;
creamery extras, 3S@3SA; extra firsts,
36637; extra seconds, 34@38.
Cheese-FIrm; receipts, 1896 boxes:
state whole milk special, fats, held;
white or colored. 1874; average fancy,
Is. average run, IN @d71z; Wiscon-
sin twins, 1s01sA.
Elsgs--Firm: receipts, ii.S27 oaises :
fresh gathered selected extras, 23h a.
"a; extra firsts, 90; f1rsts. 22@22h !;
seconds, q " @21A.
Pouftry-Alive, prices unsettled;
dressed, firm; fresh killed western
chickens, 5000; fowls, 14s @1sk
turkeys, 26@3o. -. =
st. Louis Cash Grain Close.
FURNISHED ny Taylor & Patton, over
% East Main street,
st. Louis, March 20.
wheat-Ne. 2 red, lis; No. 3 red
f.os@I.1s: No 4 red. s6Gs9: No.
hard, Los @L0sk. - ,gSsais.:.s-z
corn-No. z. ~; No. 9, T0@7fA; No
ss@6Sk; No. 5. 6512 m661s no. p
81. No. 2 white. 70; No. 8 white 1924
Gp71H No. white, saiA: No. 2 yellow
rs; No. 9 yellow, sstA a7o; No. # vel
} low, SSts Ms7.
0ats-No. 2. 4s;; No. 9, 81 y @liss
No. white. AN 0t41ss MOI white
7 l0h04a. =,
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Representative Cattle Sales.

Below are quoted few Of the repre-
sentative cattle sales for today: a.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20

Every day the River Thames scoops
j, 500 tons OF eartn fron ~ carks
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20

Chicago, March 20.-Wheat prices
took a decided upward swing today in
fiuenced by the bullish nature Of the
Illinois state crop report. Crop dam
age statements from Missouri tended
also to give strength to the market.
The opening, which ranged from % to
ia and 2 cents higher with May at
1.0s to 1881, and July at LOG to 1.o1 Y,
was followed by q substantial further
upturn.
The market closed weak at 2ts to
~ cents net advance, with May at
1.09as and July at LOSS.
Corn.
Corn responded to the strength OF
wheat. Offerings were light. After
opening ~ and Y to Is and l cent
higher, the market scored moderate
additional upturn.
Prices closed easy at IS and y to q
and "a net advance.
Oats.
Oats shared the firmness Of other
grain. A leading elevator company,
however. sold freely on the advance.
Provisions.
Continued demand for lard carried
the provision market all around. Trade
in pork and ribs, tho. was small.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20
Rams. Of Prioes.

Furnished by Taylor q Patton, grain
over % East Main street.
Phone IS. r..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20
Sheep.

There was something. Of a scarcity
of sheep and lambs.
Lamb prices fluctuated all week, and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20
HENRY WEBER
Public Sale!

As,I am going to quit the dairy bust-
ness, I will sell at public sale at my
farm, two miles south OF the city on
Twelfth Avenue road, known as the
old Scott farm, s.si
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, March 20. e
Cattle-Estimated receipts for today,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-03-20
Om1hA Livestock.

Kansas City Livestock. -,
Kansas City. March 20.-Cattle-Esti-
mated receipts for today, 10000; mar
| ket steady.
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Close

't.S '1 ~ IF Close
.rw5g ..f. To- Yes
Open. High. Low. day. friday
New Britain herald., 1916-01-04
CURTAIN RUNG DOWN
 FOR HANNA'S ARM0RY
Scene of So Much Pleasure Is Needed by Landers,
 Frary and Clark.

The city is about to lose one of It's 1 historic places of amusement on Feb- l ruary | when Hanna's armOry on East 1 Main street will pass out of the hands l of it's present owner, the John Hanna | estate, to Landers, Frary & Clark , Manufa curing company which pur- | chased the property about two years | ago. At that time the company was not ready to utilize it and in conse- quence, w. w. Hanna secured a lease on it which had until the first of May this year to run. The absolute need of room by the concern makes it impera- tive to acquire it and put into com mission.
 Probably no auditorium or amuse- ment place in the state was as popular with the fun-seeking popu1ace as Hanna's armOry. It is a building that has acquired considerable reputation throughout the state, and hundreds of out of town fancers, fair attendants and sporting men have for generations attended functions within it's walls. The building received it's greatest pub licity years ago when polo was at it's height. Its enclosure was the scene of many hot battle, and many of the players who afterwards became fa-
  nous on the polo surface made their debut on the floor of the building. It was always in demand by fraternal so- cieties and organizations for carni- Vals, bazars, fairs and dances, and some of the leading events in society circles were held in the building each year. The structure was built about thirty-fve years ago by the late John John Hanna
 When St. Mary's church was burned some years ago the building was used exclusively by the parishioners for church services
 Officials of Landers, Frary and Clark stated this afternoon that the company would convert the building into a carpenter and woodworking shop and use it for storage of lumb Der and other materials. It is probable that in a short time new factory will be erected on the site but no plans have been formulated as yet
New Britain herald., 1916-01-04
0'CONNOR co. INTO
 BANKRUPTCY TODAY
Well Known Main Street Clothing House Goes to
 the Wall.

Through Judge B. F. Gaffney, the T. w. O'Connor company, gentlemens 8 clOthiers at 2S2 Main street, filed voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the United States court at Hartford this afternoon. The assets amount to $5,795.54 and the liabilities to $1O- 727.18.
 Poor business beginning in 1914 was ascribed as the cause for the failure to make the clothing house a paying proposition today by MT. O'Connor. He said business began to drop off that, year and prospects were just be- ginning to brighten and the clouds disappear from the financial sky when the strike occurred in 1915. This, MT. O'Connor said, was the last straw and from that time on his worries in creased. No suit was brought to has, ten the action of the company, MT. O'Connor deciding tc close his doors and go through the bankruptcy court so that his creditors might be the gathers.
 The T. W. O'Conner company was incorporated for $10,000 in 1907 with Patrick McCabe aS president and Thomas w. OConDOr as secretary and treasurer. The failure of the enter prize is due, in part, MT. O'ConnOr be- ieves, to it's location, being on the west side of Main street. MT. O'Connor is one of the best known clothing dealers in New England, having been in the business for years. In his youth he was employed by Fortis H. Allis, a clothing dealer with a store where the New Britain Trust company is now located. He and Thomas F. Farrell, also a clerk in the Alls store, formed the clothing firm of Farrel & O'Connor and located at 271 Main street. Later the partnership was dissolved although the concern retains it's name to this day. MT. O'Connor opened the O'Connor company at 2S2 Main street but this company went into bankrupt cy about six years ago and was suc- ceeded by the T. w. O'Connor com DanV
New Britain herald., 1916-01-04
SECURITIES VALUED
 AT $17,OOO MISSING
Seeley Files Claim Against Estate of Late Seymour Green, President
 of New Milford Bank.

l -rs sDanbury,e,Jan. 4.-In an effort to loacte s17.oOO worth of securities which Benjamin w. Seeley, of Wash ington, this state, entrusted to the care of the late Seymour s. Green, the New Milford bank president and hat manufacturer and which were SUD- posed to be in a safe deposit box in the New Milford National Bank, At torney Samuel A. Davis of this city, counsel for MT. Seeley has filed against the estate of MT. Green a claim for the amount of the missing securities.
 MT. Seeley is prominent in the af- fairs of Litchfield County. MT. Green was his financial adviser and through him Mr. Seeley rented a safe deposit box in the New Milford bank and kept thousands of dollars in stocks, bonds and other securities there at different times. Last spring MT. See ley had $17, ,000 worth of securities in the box and it is stated had every reason to believe that they were still there until a short time ago when he had occasion to open the box, When the box was opened the securi- ties were missing, only a few scraps of paper remaining therein, whereas MT. Seeley expected to find the ST. 900.
 MT. Seeley is at a loss to account for the missing securities and bonds but asserts the belief that MT. Green did not take them. In order, how ever, to investigate the matter through proper channels MT. Seeley allowed Judge Davis to file claim for the lost securities against MT. Greens estate.
 About s2OO.O0O in claims have been filed against the Green estate to date. The estate is insolvent and has been appraised at only $40,000.