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Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17

ments of ice cream and cake vars served.
 President Covey has auu1urcra committees as follows
 Mem bership committee - Harold Cranska. chairman. Basil Romano. Earl Phillips. Dorothy EaWa1r and Elizabeth Scvin.
 Finance committee-J0reph p Port chairman. Reginald Aahrer Harold TarboN. Edward Hanks. Helen Storms Olive Linton. Ethel Adamr
 Devotional committee ElErr Dean. chairman. Carl Parza BenIanl.a Palmer. Arthur Wymau. Isa1eIIe IH-E- son.
 Lookout committee -- William f.~- man. chairman. Nettie Sherman. alIre NJ. Dean. Charles Locke and John Stevens.
 Entertainment committee -- Char lotte Christman chairman. Adelaide Brown. Ruth Hamilton. Miss LemnF- well, Miss Church. Benjamin e1FeF and Fred Willard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
Glue Rmllftin
Norwich, Thursday, May 17, 1917.
THE WEATHER.
Conditions.

 There were light local showers in New York and southern New England. There has been a general rise in tenn | peratures over the eastern half of the country, and they are now above the seasonal average over much of the greater portion of the country east Of the Rocky mountains.
 The weather win continue generally fair Thursday and Friday east of the Mississippi river. It will be warmer in the New England states. F The winds along the north Atlantic coast will be moderate; middle At iantic, moderate variable, mostly west.
 Forecast.
 Eastern New York: Fair and warm CT Thursday; Friday fair.
 Northern New England: Generally fair Thursday and Friday
 Southern New England: Fair Thurs day: warmer west; Friday fair; warm CT on mainland.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometrfc changes Wednesday:
 Ther. Bar. a. m. ...........-....... 46 2s.Se 12 H. ..s...-s.ss.s oU @5. "a D. m. 50 2e.T1 Highest 64, lowest 40.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Wednesday: Fair. Wednesdays weather: Overcast; west to northwest winds; clearing at night.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
COMMON PLEAS CASES.
Assignments Made for Trial and Mo-
 ton List Disposed Of.

The following cases were assigned for trial by the court of common pleas Monday afternoon:
 May 19-John F. Higgins vs. M. 9'ConneH.
 May 21-JameS F. Bates vs. Harriet F Davis. Es- James OLoughlan.
 June flames Manwaring, Jr., vs. Frederick F. Track and others:' Julius Wallach vs- Israel Licker and others.
 These motion list matters were dis posed of:
 Tn the case Of J. P. Reardon vs. Isa- belle 4. Saunders, pleadings were or dsred by June |
 In the case of George ". Dart vs. U. S. Junior Naval Reserve judgment was givn for the sum of S155.25.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
GROCER TELLS FACTS
 TO NORWICH PEOPI

T had been overworlzing for years and my stomach gave out. I had no appetite and what I ate formed gas and soured. Was always constipated. Nothing helped until tried buckthorn bark, glycerine, etc, as mixed in Adler-i-ka. ONE SPOONFUL aston isheG me with it's INSTANT action" Because Adler-i-ka empties BOTH large and small intestine it relieves ANY CASE constipation, sour stor1- ach or gas and prevents appendicitis. It has QUICKEST action of anything we ever sold Benoit'S Pharmacy at TaftviIle.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
NoNTVILLE SCHOOL CHILDREN
 PLAN FIELD DAY.
Elaborate Program is Being Arranged
 for Saturday Afternoon.

The teachers of both the Palmer Memorial and Unca5ville schools are working hard preparing an elaborate program for their first annual field day which will be held at White field Saturday afternoon. The parents are working with the pupils and teachers and large representation from Un- easvfIls and Palmertown is looked for on this day. Folk dances by the pupils of the lower grades promise to be a feature of the day. The fairgrounds Of both schools have been popular places before and after school for the practice of sports that will form part If the program The PaImertovvn ball tossers hope to wipe out last years defeat while the Uncasv1ue team looks forward to repeating the trick.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
June Il at the prison to give hearings

June Il at the prison to give hearings on the applications.
 Of the applications, eight are from Hartford county inmates, 15 from New Haven county, one from MiddleseX county, three from Fairfield county, six from New London county and two from Litchfield county.
 A conspicuous case is that of Henry B. Chamberlain, a life prisoner for murder in New Haven. This is his 36th attempt to get his freedom. Addie Burns of New London, who is serving a long term, is an applicant for re- lease from the prison, the petition be- ing her fifth.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17

The Ladies' Aid society of the Fed erated church met Wednesday after noon at the home of Mrs. Herbert Baldwin of Fourth street The presi- dent was in the chair and the regular routine business was transacted. The reports were read and accepted. Fol lowing the business session, a social hour was enjoyed, at which time the ladies sewed on Red Cross work Re treatments were served by the hostess.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
B. V. p. U. COMMITTEES.
List Has Been Announced by Presi-
 dent CoVey.

At the B. Y. P. T.. meeting al the Central Baptist church on Wednesday evening 1t was voted to omit the July meeting. There was a good attend ance at the meeting, which was pre- sided over by President Henry Covey. The reports of the secretary and treasurer and the report of the finance committee were presented and accept ed. Following the business meeting there was a social hour and refresh
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
MAsoNs BUY WAR BONDS
Somerset Lodge Authorizes Trustees
 to Invest $20oo.

At stated communication of Som erset Lodge, A. F. 6 A. M Wednes- day evening, it is interesting to note the action taken regarding the Lib erty Loan"
 The matter of the lodge investing some of it's funds in this great Io19 was presented and was received with such enthusiasm that authority was gwen the trustees to invest the sum of 5000.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
St. Mary's Winds First Game.

The old time rivels, St. Mary'sf school team and the Greeneville grammar Schooi baseball team, met in the first clash of the year Wednesday after noon. The St. Mary's boys were easy y1ctors by the score of 24 to A. The Batteries were BarwelI. Moran and krhone for Greeneville and Swanton, Carey and Clendennin for St Mary's The feature of the game was the fit- ting of Swanton and Ward, the former getting a home run with three men on, and the latter getting a three bag ger The teams will play two more games
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
FRENCH FLAG AT
 TOWN CLERKS OFFICE.
Forwarded to Miss PorteIsnce by Or. Letourneau of Montreal, to Whom
 the Stars and Stripes Will Be Sent.

There is on exhibition, and attract ing much attention, in the town clerks office a French flag made of silk which was sent to Assistant Town Clerk Miss Dora R. Portelanee by Dr. Oswald Le- tourneau of Montreal
 In acknowledging the gift Miss Por- teIance will reciprocate by sending pr. Letourneau an American flag to be hung in the office of the mayor of the Canadian city, where at the pres time he is acting mayor.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
BELL ALARM FOR
 MECHANIC ST. FIRE.
Blaze distinguished in Short Order by
 Chemical Streams.

At 5.20 o'clock Wednesday afternoon the fire department was called out by bell alarm from box Is, Asylum and West Main streets. for a blaze on fhe first floor of the house at No. Il Me chanic street, occupied by Max Clark and David Lazarow. The fire was con- fined to the first floor tenement. which
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17

DIED BURDICK - In Jewett City. May Is, 1917, George T. Burdick. aged 6S years.
 Funeral services on Saturday after noon at l o'clock at his late home. Burial in Preston City. SMFTH-In Mfddletown, May Is. 1917. Joseph John Smith, son of Mrs. Kath- erine $. and the late Joseph F. Smith of Norwich, aged 56 years. LAVENDER - In this city, May 14. 1917. Andrew Lavender, aged 1T years
 Prayer at his late home in the rear of 5l4 North Main street Thursday af- ternoon. May IT, at 1.30. Services the Federated church, Greeneville, at ? o'clock. Burial in the family lot in Maplewood. BILLINGS Norwich, May 14. 1917, Catherine Mulligan, widow of Charles W. Billings, aged S2 years, Il months.
 Funeral from her late home, No. 1 Hamilton avenue, Friday, May IS, at 8.15. Services in St. Mary's church at 9. ER-In Versailles. May 15, 1e17, John .. Benker, aged 59 years, 10 months.
 Funeral from his late home Saturday, May 19, at 1.45 o'clock. Burial in family lot in Lovetts nemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
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BRowNING-In Norwich Town. May Is, 1917, daughter, Elizabeth Breed, to MT. and Mrs. John l.. Browning of East Town street. SULEdvAN-In Westerly, F. T., May 15, 1917, a daughter to MT. and Mrs. Edward J. Sullivan. CROWLEY-In Stonington (Pawca- tucl), May IS, 1917, son, Frederick, ley.
 SYLvIA-In Stonington (Pawca tuclS) . May Il. 1917, a son. Albert, Jr.. to Mir and Mrs. Albert Sylvia.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17

Mir. and Mrs. William A. Bottonley and son are passing the week at the Kinney cottage. at Crescent Beach
 Miss Olive Huntington has been Ependins several days in F1tchburg.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17

Mrs. Frank W. Browning entertain ed the Wednesday club. of which her mother, Mrs. w. s. c. Perkins, has been president for many years, at her home in kitemaug. yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17

Mrs. George c Ripley has returned from 2 visit of several weeks with her oaUhgters Mrs. Howard F. Atterbury. iH New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17

Mr. and Mrs. William Russell Baird have returned. after passing the week end with Mir. Baird's mother, Mrs. w D. Baird. in Stamford.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17

Mrs Ronald M. Byrnes and son, Ronald M- Byrnes. Jr., of GIenridge N- J. have left town after a visit with Mrs Frederick A. Byrnes
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17

Ladies' Aid Society Meets With Mrs. Herbert BaIdwin-Feast of the As- tension to Be Observed in St. Mary's Churet-GreeneviIie Defeated by St. Marv's
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
ADDBE BURNS AGAIN
 PETITIONS FOR FREEDOM
Her Application Will Be Given Hear
 ing Next Month.

Thirty-five inmates of the state prison al Wethersf1eId, some of whom say they want ito serve their country, have submitted applications for par dons. The board of pardons will meet
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17

Mrs Edmund W. Perkins entertain cd at the Norwich Golf club Monday afternoon for Mrs. Alfred J. Mcclure of Concord. N H Three tables of bridge were played
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17

Mir. and Mrs George Cogsweu Pres ton. have sent out cards announcing the marriage of their daughter, Mu- riels and Peter Charles Ward, Mon day 14th.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17

Mrs. William F. CIapp and daughter Jean, of Portland are guests of the formers sister. Mrs. Horatio Bige- low
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
FUN s.
Bridget keneaIey.

The funeral of Bridget keneaIey was held Wednesday morning from the home of her sister, Mrs. Mary Sulli- van, of 42 Prospect street, with many relatives and friends in attendance. At the services in St. Mary's church Rev. J. H. F1tznauFice of1iciated. As a waiting hymn Mrs. T. J. Donovan sang Beautiful Land on High. Miss l.. c. Boudreau presided at the organ The bearers were Cornelius Downes Dr. E. J, Brophy, Patrick Sullivan Daniel Hinchey, c. J. MulIaney and Jeremiah Gleason. Burial was in the family lot in St. Mary's cemetery.
 Undertakers Cummings & Ring had charge of the funeral arrangements.
 John Izzo.
 The funeral of John Izzo, 2 1-2 year old child, was held from the home Of his parents 58 North Main street Wednesday morning at Il o'clock. The bearers were four young girls. Burial was in St Joseph's cemetery.
 Undertakers Cummings &. Ring had charge of the funeral arrangenents
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
Sun. Moon nna Tides.
CREENEVlLLE

SIX hours after high water It ts low tide. which is followed by fiood tide
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
INCIDENTS N SOCIETY

Mr- and Mrs Lucius Briggs have returned from New York.
 Mrs R. R. Graham has returned from q trip to Baltimore and Wash lngton.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
CHTROPRACTIC
 ADJUSTMENTS

The old idea that shs cause of UFnrrr is outside the afflicted stfl1 prevails in most schools Of healing. conaequeufiy the remedy consists iu finding some thing which by being introduced Infd the body af the sufferer Will drive oet the disease.
 The Science of ChfropractIc hna fsm- Cnstrated that the causes Of disease arc displaced and subIaxated alNmenta Of the spinal column, and by adjusting that cause the condition can be rur- rected to the extent that rna DatfeuE will recover from whatever atimene af- 6icts him.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
Feast of the Aseension.

Today being the Feast of the Ascen- sion is holy day of obligation. There will be masses in St. Nary's church this morning. There was an anniver- sary mass at the church Wednesday morning for the repose of the soul of Patrick Sullivan. Rev. J. H. Fitz- maurice was ceIebrant
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-17
MARRIED.

BEATTIE+SHEA-In Norwich, May 12, 1917, by Roderick NJ. Douglass. J. P, Frank Beattie, Jr. and Nellie B. Shea, both of Norwich.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12
NOTED CAPITOL HOTEL
Is DESTROYED BY FIRE
Former West Virginia Newspapernan
Is Suffocated, and Guests Lose
All Their Belongings.

Frankfort..-The Capitol Hotel, the
most noted hostelry in Central Ken
tucky, has been destroyed by fire. The
loss is estimated at 100000. There
was $4,000 insurance on the building
and $4,000 on the fixtures. With the
exception Of the stone walls the build
ing is a complete loss. Some of the
fixtures were saved but the greater
part of them were destroyed.
Fred Dudley, of Fairmont, w. Va,
was ,suffocated to death. He was here
on his way to London, KY, to make a
survey Of land owned by him in East
ern Kentucky. He formerly conduct
ed newspaper at Parkesville.
Thrilling escapes were experienced
by the guests of the hotel. Lieut..
Gov. James Black, of Barbourville, and
his wife were blocked off by the
flames and rescued. Representative
Mazyck O'Brien, of Louisville, was
overcome and later was rescued; John
Petri, of Louisville, special correspond
ent, was overcome after rescuing a
woman and himself had to be rescued.
Many members of the Legislature who
mad returned from the Capitol es-
capped only half-dressed, as they were
preparing for dinner when the fire
started. Practically all the guests at
the hotel lost their belongings.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12
Battles Understanding.

The Times says that the interven-
ton Of the United States Is so preg-
nant with possibilities that at battles
understanding on both sides of the
Atlantic"
The Daily Telegraph says that the
immensity of the meaning of Amer
icas entry In the war and Its bearing
upon the future of civilization cannot
be foreseen.
All of this comment emphasizes the
attitude of Premier Lloyd George that
the United States Is no longer lsolat-
ed but is companion power of the
nations of Europe, European politics
of the future will have their bearing
upon the United States rs well as up
on the countries ON this side of the
Atlantic.
Leading British statesmen continue
to give expression to optimistic pre-
dictl0ns. Lord Robert Cecil minister
of blockade, and Andrew Bonar Law,
chancellor of the excheQuer, both he
lieve that the end of the war has been
brought closer by the entry of the
United States.
MAY the peace which comes then
he honorable and lasting" said the
blockade minister.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12
Veteran Of Confederate Army
Would Join Un.ou 3.

Little Rock, Ark au.
example of iosah
was demonstrated a, ,.~
Navy Recruiting Ohl,,
Rock, Ark, when Nj ) q.
Leigh, of 1911 Wes d ...
Street, applied for euis m.
the U. S. Navy.
Mr. Leigh requested ira ua
be enlisted at once and s,n, 10
the largest battleship afloot ,cI
service on that vessel, anu he
was greatly disappointed when
informed by the recruiting officer
that he exceeded the requlreu
age limit by forty some oud years,
he being siXty-nine years of age.
Mr.. Leigh is warrior of ex.
perience, having enlisted III the
Confederate Army at the age Vi
thirteen and having served ,or
four years, which ended in April,
1865, under General Lee, at Ap-
pomattoX.
1t is most gratifying, in these
times of need TO find such loyal
spirit in the Boys Of 1861" and
such an example as shown by
our worthy veteran, Mr.. Leigh,
will no doubt find a like response
by the Boys of 1917"
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12
President Sends Reply.

Washington.-In response to Presl-
dent Poincare's congratulations upon
the entrance Of the United States into
the war, President Wilson sent this
message: In this trying hour, when
the destlnies of civilized mankind are
in the balance, 1t has been source Of
qualification and JOY to- me to receive
your congratulations upon the step
which my country has been con-
strained to take in opposition to the re-
lentless policy and course of imperial
istic Germany. II is very delightful
to us that France, who stood shoulder
TO shoulder with us of the western
world in our struggle for independ-
ence, should now give us such a well
come into the lists of battle as uphold.
ers OF the freedom and rights of hui
manity. We stand as partners OF the
noble democracies whose aims and
acts make for the perpetuation of the
rights and freedom of man and for the
safeguarding OF the true principles of
human liberties. In the name of the
American people, salute you and
your illustriOus countrymen."
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12
Bridge Washed Out.

The main span of the bridge
across Licking river, near the
mouth of White oak, which was
being built by the Vincennes
Bridge Co., of Vincennes. Ind,
was washed out Thursday of
last week. A temporary pier or
support had been built near the
middle of the stream against
which a great deal of drift wood
and a large number of saw logs
had lodged which caused the
collapse. The bridge was almost
completed and would1have been
ready for travel within a short
time. The damage will amount
to several hundred dollars.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12
LATIN AMERICANS
May ENTER WAR
GUATEMALA CONSIDERING BREAK
-AcTIoN WOULD ERASE LONG,
STANDING DIFFERENCES.
Mexico's Moves Are Being Watched
BY officials at Washington, Who
Believe Worst That Can Be Expect
ed Is Declaration of Neutrality.

Western Newspaper Union Iews Service
Washington.-Early entrance of sew
eral Of the South and Central Ameri
can nations into the war against Ger.
many is regarded here as practically
certain. Brazil, aroused by the sink.
ing of her steamship Parana, is expect.
ed to become belligerent, and it is
assumed that her lead will be followed
promptly by other countries Reports
of divided opinion in Argentine have
given officials here little encourage.
ment to look for aggressive action by
that country. Active support of the
United States by at least two of the
FIVE Central American republics, and
possibly by four, would not be surpris.
ing.
Official and unofficial reports that
Estrada Cabrera, President of Guate.
mala, is contemplating seriously a
break with Germany have been re.
ceived. SO long as Mexico's course
is underlined unusual interest is attach.
ed to the position the Central Amer.
ican governments, especially that OF
Guatemala, controlling the southern
frontier of Mexico. In the event OF
the development of an unfriendly stu
alton in Mexico, 1t is realized that
Guatemala's role would be far from
unimportant. In Guatemala Estrada
Cabrera has built up what is regarded
generally as the most efficient army
in Central America, and with it he
would be in position to lend valua
BILE assistance to the United States
Antipathy between the Guatemalans
and the Mexicans there has existed fol
years.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12
German Spy Arrested.

X. B. Hentschel, piano tuner
who was in Louisa two weeks, is
in Jail at Catlettsburg for trying
to send a violent telegram to the
Secretary of War and for cursing
the President and Americans in
general, Papers were found on
him showing correspondence
with the Mexian government.
Louisa has had another character
here recently of the same type.
Big Sandy News.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12
CINCINNATI MARKETS.
Hour. HAY and Grain,

Flour-Winter patents s9.75G1o.25,
winter fancy S9.25G9.75. winter family
SS.75d9.25. winter extras S775ds.25
low grade $7.25dI75.
Corn-No. white Sl.S661.S7, No. 3
yellow S1.34d 1856, No. 3 mixed $l.34Q
1875, white ear Sl.35dl.36.
Hay--No. timothy $l7G1750, No
2 Sl6.5O a 1916, No. 3 $l5.75dl6.25, No.
| clover mixed Sl6.50d17. No. 2 $16G
1850, No. clover SIS, No. 2 $17.
Oats-No > white 7l9@72c, stand.
ard white 7Olaa7lc, No. white 69Is
a zoe, No. 4 white ssh d69c, No.
mixed 7Od7Ohc. No. 3 mixed 6Sd69c.
Wheat-No. 2 red S2.27@2.29, No.
red $2.25d2.26, No. 4 red $1.95@2.10.
Butter, Eggs and Poultry.
Butter-WhOle milk creamery extras
s46c. centralized creamery extras 4Sc
firsts 4lc, seconds SSc, dairy fancy Soc
No packing stock 2Slsc, No. 2 23c.
Eggs-Prime firsts 30lsc, irsts SOC
ordinary firsts 29hc. seconds 2SIkc.
Live Poultry-Broilers, ~ lb and
under, lOc; fryers, IL Id. S0c; fowls
. lbs and over, 23o; under 8 lbs, 23c;
roosters. 23c.
Live Stock.
Cattle-Shippers $9@l1.25; butcher
steers, extra $l0.25610.5O, good tC
choice S9.5Oq1025, common to tail
S6,5Oq9; heifers, extra S1Od1O.75
good to choice $6@75O, common tC
fair $6.50@S,50; cows, extra $S.5Od9
good to choice $7.50@S.5O, common tc
fair 1907; Gamers $4.50G5.5O, stock
ers and feeders $5.5Ods.75.
Hogs-Selected heavy shippers
Sl5.55, good to choice packers and
butchers $l5,50@15,55, mixed packers
$l5,25@ 1850, stays $S@l2, common to
choice heavy fat sows SS.5Od 1850
light shippers s13.5O@14, pigs ulO lbs
and less) $7q11.5O.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12
Contents Of Large Oil Tank
Destroyed by Fire.

The crude oil in the 35, 900 bbl.
tank at Lewis station, belonging
to the Standard Oil Co., caught
fire from an inspectors lantern
at l o'clock Tuesday morning.
The tank contained $4,000 bbls.
of oil at the time it took fire.
The oil burned all day Tuesday
and the dense column of smske
could be seen for twenty miles or
more,
The loss of the oil and the
damage to the tank and fixture
will approximate $1OO, 100000.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12
URGES SUPPORT FOR WILSON
Father Of Monroe (Wls.) War Refer.
endum Calls for United Front
for Wilson.

Monroe, Wis, April 9.-Judge ]. NJ.
Becker, father Of the referendum in
which citizens OF Monroe voted over.
whelmingly against war; issued an ap.
peal In which, asserting that the time
for discussion had passed, he called
upon citizens to stand as one man be-
hind President Wilson.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12
WAR FEVER STIRS BRAZIL
As Parana Ship Horror Grows lndlo.
nation Of the People Increases
Conflict Is Near.

Sac Paulo, Brazil, April 0.-Great
crowds paraded through the streets
OF the city, singing the national hymn
and waving flags. The paraders gath
cred In front Of the newspaper offices,
cheering for Brazil and the allies. The
crowds dispersed without disorder uf.
ter listening 10 patriotic speeches.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12
OUTLINE PLANS FOR LOANS
Administration Officials Figure on
Scheme to Let Entente Powers
Have Billions.

Washington, April 0.-Plans for
raising several billions of dollars to
loan TO the entente powers were out
lined In conference between Secre-
tary of the Treasury McAdoo and SEN
ator simmons, chairman of the SEN
ate finance committee.
Ii was agreed that vast credits
should be extended TO the allies ut the
earliest possible date to make the
United States participation in the war
effective until II cOn develop Its mill
tnry strength. Legislation authorizing
the loans probably will be laid before
the finance committee early this week,
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12
To Double Postage Rate.

washington.-A bill which will be
urged by influences that are said to
be strong enough to insure its enact.
ment provides for an increase in the
postage rates. 1t is proposed to dou.
BILE the existing rates, so that in send
ing an ordinary letter tour.cent
stamp would be required and postal
card would cost two cents. The pres.
ent nrst.class rates earn profit of
about SSO,OOO,OOO a year To double
the rate would hardly double the
profit, II is believed,