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The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
Pu.EA " Ftl1A" rfI6s

Willams' Indian Pile Ointment will
cure Blind, Bleeding and Itching Piles.
It absorbs the ftamors, allays itching at
once, acting As . peultiss, gives instant
relief. Williams' Indian Pile O7ntmest
is prepared for piles and telling Of the
private parts. Sold " drugsiits, mail
SOC and 4l.00. o'fWilliams' Nfg.f Co.,
proprietors, Clevsland,7 ohio. mot ~"
For sale by w. 8. Parkison, druggist
and pharmacist. -. .- .-..,,
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
CHURCHILL SHUMATE
GOES TO SALT LAKE

For the purpose of taking course
in weather observation under j. Cecil
Alter, meteorologst for the local bu,
reau, and that they may qualify for
service in the war department Sergeant
Churchill Shumate and Privates Robt.
Goold, VIM. Cone and Lloyd Lee ar
rived in Salt Lake from Camp Lewis,
Wash, yesterday, under department
orders.-Salt Lake Tribune, Jan. II.
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
10 THE sHARPHEADs

I am writing this solely to that class
Of Americans that we call here
"sharpheads''-i. e., people with fore.
heads so narrow that a bullet won t
take hold until 4 s,nsll, fiat plAss b
filed for it. If you are no sharphead,
just put this down. Stop reading
where You are. You don't need 1t.
Better be out doing something for
your country in its extremity, than
reading messages intended for, some.
body else. -.-.,ary-..,,.. al, ts,,-
All right; here rs 60 Listen -ts
this question, and then answer it: -sq
What lietsd Rpseeis and then sss
her to purdsriaas, hszsslM yes oqizar
"Tl 3, Russieas, i = you saswsr .ssite
shbly, yssy sure 'af .Jeereslf, ,GAa,e
always besn 'ss'fs.s ss4Hhsy fidee kasx
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
STOP THAT SUMMER COUGH

We have eaughs and grippy feslipgs
in warm weather because colds arc
germ diseases. That's why We should
have Dr.: King's New Discovery kaady.
lts antiseptie Ingredients fight tho
growth q germs and loosen their hela.
it, laxative qualities sxpel these germs
and cleanse the system. You eaa fsal
its pleasant balsams soothe the inflhn-
mstion, heal tissues strained by eoush.
Ing and promote rest and sleep. MI
lions Of bottles sold. SOC and >1.oo ut
your druggist. Used for nearly 50
year,. ' 3
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
BELGIUM GIRLS PUT TO DEATH

London, Jan. 15.-Word has been re-
ceived here at the Belgian official
quarters of fifty-eight more official
executions in Belgium. This brings the
number of Belgians executed since Jan.
uary, 1917, to 10, among whom were
at least two women, three girls from
IA to l6 years old and several youths
under 20.
All the executed Belgians were as
sumed by the Germans to be guilty Of
spying and in many cases arrest, cou-
demnation and execution took place
within three or four days.
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19

191u1At0F.
Morning service theme, "a Guild
Word for Jesus Christi
Evening service theme, "What Reli
gion Is
Wednesday evening, A Study in
Mark Gospel
Christian Endeavor topic for Sunday
evening, "Young Christians Reaching
Outward''
The most important consideration for
all is the development of character.
at is not what man gets, but what
man is that he should think Of He
should think first Of his character and
then Of his condition. He that has
character need have no fear of his
condition. Character will dray condi-
tion after it. - The greatest force for
true development of character is the
Christian church. Are you, while
building your life, failing to use this
potent force! The Christ said, "I am
come that ye might have life and have
it more abundantly.'' The way, the
truth, the life is taught in the church
Of the living God. Come and learn
that way. Then go forth and live the
life and thou shalt be blessed.
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
STRAINS, sPRA1Ns, STIFF JOINT.

You can almost feel Sloan's Liniment
penetrate the sore spots, draw inflam-
nation from that wrenched knee or an
kle, and soothe your bruised aching
muscles. Sloan's Ointment 10 mora
quickly effective, cleaner and easier to
apply than plasters or ointments. It
neither clogs the pores nor stains the
skin, and needs no rubbing. Get bot
tie now for aches Of rheumatism. neu.
ralgia, lumbago - we'll - al external
pains. At your druggist, 25e 600 and
800. .. ... 5''T ,~s's'1g EriIg
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
10 q. m.-sunday School.
11:00 =. m.-Mornink worship,

III .. m.-Sunday School.
11:00 =. m.-MorninE worship.
e:45 p. m.-Epworth League.
1880 p. m.-Evening Worship.
Midweek meeting Wednesday even.
ing at 7:30. O'Clock.
We invite visitors in town and all
who have no church home to meet with
us for worship and Christian fellow
ship.
REV. WIN. PEPPER, Pa.tor.
Residence sls Blake avenue.
Phone Glenwood l65.
Sunday morning theme-''The Chris
tian IS Attitude Toward his Fellowmen' -
Junior Story Having Christmas
All the Year Round.
Epworth League topic. Young
Christians Reaching Upward"
Sunday evening theme-"The Pro,
per Method of Testing the Claims of
Religion.
Wednesday evening topie-Jesus For.
giving Sins.'
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
SENATOR 9RADY OF IDAHO DEAL

81 Washington, Jan l4.-An, adjourn
ment Of the senate and the half mast
ing Of the capitol flags, were. honors
that were paid today to Senator Brady
Of idaho who died last night. ar ,-.-
- The body will Be cremated probably
after services on Wednesday, and the
ashes taken to Pocatello, Idaho Il
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
Is YOUR CHILD DULL. FRBrFuL7

IS YOUR CHILD DULL. YRBTFUL?
Is he puny, weak, with troubled sleep
or stomach psins1 Be sure he's not the
victim Of worms which are far moro
prevalent than you suppose. Try Kick.
apoo Worm Killer. 1t not only kills
the worms and makes them let 20 their
hold, but is = gentle laxative that OK.
pels them through the bowels. Give .
round candy loIsnge tonight; children
like the flavor. At your druggist,
16e. q "a. IS
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19

Doan's Regulets are recommended b!
many who say they operate, easily,
without gripping and without bad after
effects. 3Oc at all drug stores.
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19

Any skin itching is a temper tester.
The more you scratch the worse it
itches. Doan's Ointment is for piles,
eczema-any skin itching. eoc at all
drug stores. 8
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
REV. WM. PEPPER, Pastor.
Residence s1S Blake avenue.
Phone Glenwood 1865,
- = =
ST. BARNABAS CHURCH
Regular Sunday Services

Regular Sunday Services
Sunday school at 1000 a. m.
Holy Communion, first Sunday each
month at 11:00 IN. Morning Prayer
and Sermon on other Sundays at 11:o0
Q. m.
REV. EDWIN JOHNSON,
Rector.
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
'IRST CHURCH OF
CHRIST SCIENTIST

( 931 Cooper Avenue
Sunday School, 10 q. m.
Sunday services, IL a. m.
Wednesday evening service, 8 p. II.
BEADING room open on Monday, Wed
.esday and Friday afternoons from 2
TO p. m.
AL are welcome.
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19

For dyspepsia, our national ailment,
use Burdock Blood Bitters. Recon-
mended for Strengthening digestion,
purifying the blood. At all drug stores.
$1.25 bottle. 8
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
Old papers for sale at this Office.
STATE Of Ohio. City of Toledo.
Lucas County. -.

Frank J.. Cheney nnakes oath that he II
ssnsSr 70 psrtner - Of The arm of F: J. Cheney
lido. County and State afores:id, and
HONDRED DOLLARS for each ana ev.
81 he use oS HALEScxTHHRRRsHP isHRs r cSlRS ScHsfS
-c., .ao.ls.ruF FRANK j. CHENEY.
sworn to before me and subscribed in
y Rs;:sres. this 9Th day Of December.
Sft6scD' ~. ~. ". oLnAS6N. ~
c...,..ri>sa -Mftasyr rIrsAe; ;.
eaeseets 3feetiy Anon ~, s,blools 30 mc,
SsSS 1HsS1ess sf fhA system. SenA fos
lsss'se seafsfssssY' affsss y . lSo I:r. T.,.a. 80 = is
fns neHs ve.tE I'M, fwossissasA
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
TwocDrT FARE Law
.,. UPHELD m ILLINOIS

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE 1llinoi.
Central and twenty eight others lost
their fiSht to have The, Illinois, a-esst
far" "i.w e asid. \, " : dsstsioa h.asa,
ed down ~, ths sppfsne essrt today,
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19

were lost in the disaster. The vessel
was reflnated
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19

Old pSSs,s 1d IL ~ ,lSs q iI'1;is s. -
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19

Sundays
First Mass at 8 a. m.
Late Mass at 1000 a. m.
3 p. m.--Sunday School.
3:45 p. naturalization.
J. P. CARRIGAN, Paste
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

10 .. m.-Sunday School.
II .. m.-Morning Service.
o:45 p. m.-Christian Endeavor.
1880 p. m.-Evening Worship.
FINDLAY D. McMARTIN.
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
Sundays

81. STEPHENS oATno11c CHURCH
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19

|T-f7-IE T-7T7's y 'NHf w W. -
T.. 49, 3 81, .-sasp c-Ivst r's'ss .nn
The Glenwood post., 1918-01-19
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-11-22
THETFORD CENTER.

Wray Mitchell visited West Forest
friends two days last week.
Lloyd Geiger and family spent
Sunday with Guy Fuller and family.
Bert Ostrander recently purchased
beautiful Shetland pony of Chris
Sevener for his two little boys.
Fred Geiger and wife spent few
days visiting Columbiaville friends.
Guy Whitman and family, and
John Mcdonald and family spent
Sunday visiting Fenton friends.
Will Barnum is quite i'll with
rheumatism.
Special services were held in the
church Sunday, Rev. VIM, and the
presiding elder, Rev. Diamond, were
present, and a splendid sermon was
listened to.
Mrs. Joseph Taylor, sister of Mrs.
Sarah Scott, died at her home in
Flint, Of pneumonia, and was buried
beside her husband, in Thetford
cemetery, Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Charles Brady is spending a
week with her daughter, and family,
Mrs. Lucinda Barley, of Mt. Nor
ris.
Otis Scott and wife and Mrs. Edith
Guyette spent Friday in Bridgeport,
visiting Walter Stafford and family.
Milo Burlingame and wife visited
at the home of Martin Jones, Sun
day.
Mrs. Edith Guyette and son, JOS
eph, are spending the week end with
Leon Davis and family.
Eddie Davis took dinner at the
home of his aunt, Mrs. Vestie Scott,
Monday.
George Pound is in the hospital at
Goodrich. Mrs. Pound and son, Wal
lace, visited him Sunday, and report
ed him improving.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-11-22
DRUNK WITH PROSPERITY"

A woman who was in Russia at the
time of the first uprising and re-
NAMED through the Bolshevik revo-
luton, remarks that the people were
"drunk with freedom" They saw
nothing but the immediate present,
refused to work save at exorbitant
wages, and could not be made to see
the impossibility of sustaining indus
tries under their demands. There are
people in the United States who are
suffering from a similar intoxication.
They are "drunk with prosperity"
Their earnings are greater than ever
before and they apparently feel that
the condition is going to continue in
definitely.
1t is not the wealthy who are
spending the most lavishly these
days. 1t is the young laboring man
who feels a ten dollar silk shirt is
none too good for him if he has the
price in his pocket. 1t is not million
aires daughters who are buying silk
and seal, but girls in munitions fac
tories who think nothing of Sc per
yard for material which pleases
their fancy. Those who have been
conscious of unfulfilled desires al
ways crafty their impulses when the
means are in hand. What they have
coveted, however undesirable or SUI
perfluous, is that for which they ex-
change their money. 1t is with us
as it has been in England. Early in
the war, when women and girls were
earning more money than they ever
saw before, it was spent for unaccus-
toned Injuries. When set free from
financial dependence the individual
always buys what had previously been
denied. All that the majority of these
workers will have to show for their
labor will be the Liberty bond urged
upon them, and in many cases these
have been and are being exchanged
for articles of dress.
"To every action there is opposed
an equal reaction" is a maxim of
physics which holds good under many
other contingencies. What readjust-
ments will follow the war is mat
ter of surmise only. Once peace is
definitely decided there will be no
exclusively war work at hurry up"
wages. Those who have spent as
they earned, laying by nothing for the
inevitable rainy day will be in the
position Of the cicada that had been
gay little rover all summer, and
when autumn came besought the
thrifty ant for portion Of her store,
only to be reminded Of her own i'm
providence. Getting "drunk with
prosperity" invites disaster-to ma
ton as well as to individuals.-The
Detroit Free. Press.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-11-22
TRI-CoUNTY CORNERS.

Forrest Sphone visited at Mr.. New
vines, last week.
Mrs. Ferman was called to Clyde
by the death of her aunt, Mrs. Wal
ter Culver, last week. Another mes
sage came at the same time telling
her cousin at Hartland had been
trampled to death by bull.
Elsie Strickland has been at the
home of her mother, Mrs. Newvine,
for few days, recovering from the
flu.
Roy Palmer visited Milford Howes,
Saturday night.
Delight and Bernice Richardson
visited at the homes Of d. Rundlett
and w. Howes, Thursday and Fri
day.
The Mutual Improvement Society
met with Mrs. John Loomis, last
Wednesday.
Mrs. Edsall is moving to Detroit
to live with her son.
Mrs. VIM. Hawse gave a dinner,
Saturday evening, in honor of her
husbands birthday anniversary
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-11-22
BIRCH RUN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Hadstate, of
Sa ginaw, are spending few days
with Mr.. and Mrs. John Ferguson.
Clair Hicks, who has been very
Sc :ously ill with influenza, is report
ed to be gaining slowly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Shultz and
children, Charles and Ellen, of Sagi-
nav, were over Sunday visitors at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Pohlman.
Flora Waite spent Sunday with
Mrs. Frank Boldt.
Mrs. P. E. Palmer, who has been
the guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Austin Shelley, for the past few
weeks, has returned to her home in
Pine Burr, Miss.
Mrs. w. R. Hadsall and children
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Har-
ris, in Flint.
William Ferguson has moved his
family to Plymouth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Pohlman and
children were entertained at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. William R.
Pagels, in Saginaw, over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Moore have
moved to Flint.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-11-22

STATE OF MICHIGAN-County of Genesee. IS.
At session of the Probate Court for said Coun-
ty Of Genesee held at the Probate Office in the
City of Flint. on the 7th day of November in the
year one thousand nine hundred and eighteen.
Present. Hon. John c. Graves. Judge Of Pro-
bate.
In the matter of the estate Of Caroline Mar
shall Deceased
Rawson Wager. Administrator. having filed his
final account requests the allowance of the same
and his discharge from aid trust
IL is Ordered That the 9Th day Of December
next at nine o'clock in the forenoon. at said Pro-
bate Office. be appointed for the allowance of
said account.
And 1t is Further Ordered. That copy Of this
Order be published three successive weeks pre-
vious to said day of hearing in the Clio Messenger
newspaper printed and circulating in the Coun-
ty of Genesee.
JOHN C. GRAVES.
true copy. Judge Of Probate.
Fred A. Wertman,
Register.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-11-22

STATE OF MICHIGAN-Th Cir
cult Court for the County of Gen.
esee, in Chancery.
Floyd Alderman, Plaintiff
Lille Alderman, Defendant.
Suit pending in the Circuit Court
for the County Of Genesee, in Chan
Gerry, at the City of Flint, in said
County, on the 18th day of October,
A. ID. 1918.
In this cause it appearing from aft
davit on file, that the defendant, Lii
lie Alderman, is not a resident of
the State of Michigan, but that her
place of resid ence is Pen Argyle,
Pennsylvania.
On motion of Bishop & Blackney,
plaintiffs attorneys, it is ordered that
the said defendant, Lille Alderman,
cause her appearance to be entered
herein, within three months from
the date of this order and in case Of
her appearance that she cause her
answer to the plaintiffs bill of COM
plant to be filed, and copy thereof
to be served on said plaintiffs at
torneys within twenty days after SER
vice on her of copy of said bill and
notice of this order; and that in de-
fault thereof, said bill be taken as
confessed by the said nonresident
defendant.
And it is further ordered, that
within twenty days, the plaintiff
cause noticapf this order to be
published in The Clio Messenger, a
newspaper printed, published and cir
culating in said County, and that
such publication be continued therein
at least once in each week for six
weeks in succession, or that she cause
copy of this order to be personally
served on said nonresident defend
ant at least twenty days before the
time above prescribed for her ap-
pearance.
Fred w. Brennan,
Circuit Judge.
Bishop & Blackney, Attorneys for
Plaintiff. Business address: Flint,
Mich. Leo M. Church of Counsel.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-11-22
STATE OF McHIGAN-The Probate Court 70,

STATE OF MICHIGAN-The Probate Court for
the County of Genesee.
At a session of said Court, held at the Probate
Office in the city of Flint in said County, on the
14th day of November A. D. 1918.
Present: Hon. John c. Graves. Judge of1Probate
In the matter Of the estate Of Sylvester Carl
deceased. Raymond Carl having filed in said
court his petition praying that the administration
of said estate be granted to Raymond Carl. some
other suitable person.
II Is ordered, That the 18th day OF December.
A. ID. 1918. at ten o'clock in the forenoon. at said
probate Office be and is hereby appointed for
hearing said petition.
It Is further ordered, That public notice there
of be given by publication of copy of this order
for three successive weeks previous to said day
Of hearing In The Clio Messenger. a newspaper
printed and circulated in said county.
JOHN G. GRAVES,
true copy. Judge Of Probate.
FRED A, WERTMAN.
Register of Probate. IS
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-11-22
STATE OF MICHIGAN-Tbe Probate Court flor

STATE OF MICHIGAN-The Probate Court flor
the County Of Censsea.
AT session OF said court. held at the probate
Office In the City Of Flint In said county, the
10th day of November, A. ID. 1918
Present: Hon. John G. Graves. Judge Of Probate.
In the matter Of the estate of James Young.
deceased. Clara Il. jennings. having filed in said
court her petition praying that said court adjud-
icate and determine Who were NJ the time of his
death the legal heirs Of said deceased and entitled
died seized.
t is Ordered. that the 18th day Of December.
A. ID. 1918, At ten o'clock In the forenoon at said
n Is Further Ordered. that pubic notice there
OF BE- given By publicstton Of copy Of this order
OF hearing In The Clio Messenger, a newspaper
printed and circulated IN md county
~ John &. Graves.
A true copy. Judge Of Probate.
Fred A. Wertman.
Reufefnr.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-11-22

NOTICE-Will the parties who bor-
rowed tools from my father, the
late Arson McComb, please leave
the same, at The Messenger office?
43 Chester McComb.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-11-22

SCHOOL DIRECTORS have
1917 edition of the International,
Dictionary, also an Encyclopedias
Americana, 16 volumes, for sale at
reduced figures. T. w. Smithson,
Clio. If
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-11-22

WANTED-Good farm of 80 to 100
acres, with good buildings. Will
pay cash. Price must be right.
Reply to Frank Wait, Ovid, Mich.
"A.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-11-22
THE PEOPLES
WANTS

RATEs-Items not exceeding five lines in length
inserted under this head. zoe first Insertion two
insertions, 35c longer notices &c per line per in
sertion.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-11-22

LOST-Black, white and yellow dog,
black collar with silver chain, dog
tag number 58957. Reward if re-
turned to Lyman Hendershott,
Clio. 43
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-11-22

FOR RENT-Fine home in Mt. Nor
ris; well and cistern and electric
lights if desired. Inquire at Mt.
Morris Bank. "A
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-11-22

FOR SALE-Feed mill and motor
which were used in my feed mill
in Clio. Both machines in good
condition. E. X. Warner, Clio. If
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-11-22

LOST-Suitcase containing 7 pairs
of hand made marquisette curtains
and other articles. Reward if left
at Messenger Office.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-11-22

FOR SALE-Farm of So acres, mile
east of Mt. Morris. Good buildings
and best of land. Must be sold to
settle estate. See j. A. Leadley,
Mt. Morris. If.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-11-22

FOUND-A package containing gents
wearing apparel. Owner may re-
cover same by application at this
office.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-11-22

FOR SALE-Three young cows, all
giving milk. Also good team of
work horses. Ernest Beer, one
mile north Thetford Center. AZ
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-11-22

FOR SALE-Three lots in new divi-
sion. Inquire H. d. Griswold, Clio:
If
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-11-22
Unlike Topsy-
Swift & Company
Has Not "Jest Growed"

Swift & Company, in fifty years of well
ordered growth, has become one of the
great national services because it has
learned to do something for the American
people which they needed to have done
for them, in the way in which they
preferred to have it done.
1t has met each successive demand, in
the changing conditions of national life,
by getting good meat to increasing mill
lions effectively, efficiently, economically.
and expeditiously.
The Swift & Company packing plants,
refrigerator cars, car routes, branch
houses, organization, and personnel of
today are the practical solutions, born of
practical experience, to the food problems
of half a century.
Because of all these elements working in
correlation and unison, Swift & Company
is able to supply more and better meat to
more people than would have been pos
sible otherwise, at net profit per pound of
meat so low IA fraction of cent? that the
consumer price is practically unaffected.
Strip away any portion of this vast,
smooth-running human machine, and you
make large part of the meat supply
uncertain lose the benefit ofhafa century
of fruitful experience, ani scatter the
intelligent energies of men who have
devoted a life work toward meeting the
needs of nation in one vital field.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-11-22

FOR SALE Star wind mill and sixty
foot derrick. in first-class condition.
Apply to Chas. E. Taylor, president
of the Village of Clio. or B. E. Con-
lee or A. N, Stuber. Mill will be
sold at very reasonable figure. If
FOUND. o. o. F. watch charm.
Owner may recover same at The
Messenger office, upon identified
ton. "A
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-11-22
Fred w. Brennan,
Circuit Judge

Bishop e. Blackney, Attorneys for
Plaintiff. Business address: Flint,
Mich. Leo M. Church of Counsel.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19
LOCAL FREIGHT RATES
Railroad Administration Arranging
New Schedules.

ASSOCIATED Press Correspoadencc)
WASHINGTON. Nov. 19:-As an
important step towards wiping out
local freight rate determinations and
knocking down rate walls between
many states, the railroad administra-
tion proposes tentatively to establish
new scales of class rates in five zones
throughout the west and south, scien-
tihcally worked out and based largely
on cost of transportation and density
of traffic.
The proposed scales, which will be
subject to long consideration before
the Interstate Commerce Commission.
state commissions and railroad traffic
committees before adoption, would
cause slight advances in some rates
and reduction in others, without any
general ffuctuation i'm either direction.
Advantages of the system set forth
by the railroad administration are
that it would give all shippers prac-
ticaly the same rates for given dis
tances. regardless of whether their
places OF business are situated at
points served by several roads Compel
ing f~or-traff1c with the lure of special
rates; that would promote hauling by
the shortest route since charges In
general would be based on milage,
that 1t would permit free operation OF
commercial competition, now often re-
stricted by state rate barriers, partic-
ularly in the southern states; and that
1t would simplify the calculation of
charges.