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Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-30
PHOTOGRAPHS
NOTICE

FOR SALE: By order. of the Honor. of Norwich. I will sell the interest of Anna R. Schwenk, late of Norwich. in said District. deceased. in the real es- tate situated in the Town of Norwich, consisting of two parcels. and beng sell on file in said Court. For more particular description. see said appl-
 CHARLES E. SCHwENK.
 aorsn5 Administrator.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-30

Manehester.-Twenty horses brought 70. Manchester from Indiana by Archie Hayes were sold in less than two weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-04-30

And the old hen moves in a set of her own.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-14
MUST
CONSERVE FUEL
Question of Electri6cation
Important Factor in Re-
adjustment Plans.
WOULD SAVE COAL
Other Features May Force
Important Systems to
Abandon Steam.

1t is estimated that $2,500.0 100000
must be spent in the next three
years on the American railroad sys-
TEN to meet the accumulated and
the current annual need for i'm
provements. Railway electrification
has proved it's ability to increase
track capacity and to effect certain
economies. All countries will there
fore do well to cnsider carefully
whether they cannot profitably de-
vote a part of the money they spend
on railroad improvement to intro
ducing electric traction
With the present shortage of fuel
in Europe and its high cost in the
United States, the question of using
it as efficiently as possible becomes
pressing one. The fuel equiva-
lent of 176, 900. 900 tons of coal or
about one-fourth the total coal pro-
duction of the United States was
used on American railways in 1918.
Only 3 to 4 per cent of the mechan-
ical energy latent in the coal 1t con-
sumes goes into motive power when
coal is burnt in a locomotive. The
power generated by a steam loco
motive could be produced in a CEN
trail power station and transmitted
to the motors Of an electric loco
motive by the use of one-third as
much coal.
Not only is this vast fuel saving
possible through electrification of
steam railroads but electric loco
motives with electric brakes per-
NIT hauling heavier trains at high
er speeds with greater safety and
reliability in all kinds of weather
than is possible under steam loco
motive conditions.
Up to the present time the United
States has easily led the world in
main line electrification, with
which the present discussion is pri-
marily concerned. Such enterprises
as the electrificati.n of portions of
the Erie, the West Shore and the
Southern Pacific may be regarded
either as interurban or as expert
mental and therefore not within it's
scope.
The first substitution of electric
for steam locomotives in the United
States was the electrification in 1895
of the Baltimore and Ohio tunnel
under the City of Baltimore. in or.
der to eliminate smoke and gases.
In 1908 the New York Central Rail-
road began to electrify its Park av-
enue tunnel in New York City. In
connection with carrying this out it
remodeled the Grand Central Statiow
The Washington herald., 1920-03-14

and electrified it's main line for
thirty miles north. as we'll as part
of its Harlem division. The New
York, New Haven and Hartford
Railroad, which also used the Grand
Central Station. electrified the por-
tion of its main line from New York
city to Stamford, Conn, about the
same time, later extending this cleo
trification as far as New Haven, and
electrifying its Harlem River branch
including freight terminals.
In 1910 the Pennsylvania Railroad
opened its colossal new electrified
terminal in Manhattan. Trains
bound for New York change from
steam to electric locomotives near
Newark, n. j.. and run through
tunnels under the Hudson River
into the Pennsylvania Station.
These tunnels extend on into Long
Island City where a connection is
made with the Long Island Rail-
road. The latter is the most extern
sive existing conversion of a steam
road for handling suburban traffic
by electric motor car trains.
Through this connection with the
Pennsylvania, the Log Island
Railroad is able to run it's trains
directly into Manhattan.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-14
LIES LITTLE
DAILY MISHAPS
Law Of Averages Plays
Havoc With Human
ity's Big Problem.
TIME VALUABLE ASSET
Worth from IS Cents to
$l0.78 Per Hour, Ac-
cording to Income.
Real Estate
Insurance

When one reads what the law of
averages really signifies. the joys
of living seem to greatly enhance.
H. c. Meyer. local manager Of
the Aetna Insurance Co.. gives a
fair idea of what the law of aver
ages means to US daily. Says Mr..
Meyer:
when you read that ten men out
Of every hundred who die within
any given year meet their deaths as
a result Of accident, and when you
read that every man is injured more
or less seriously within seven years;
that every nine minutes someone is
killed by accident in the United
States; that every fifty-four min
utes someone is killed by a fall;
that every sixty-three minutes
someone Is killed in a railroad ac-
cident; that every seventy-two
minutes someone is fatally burned !;
that every ninety minutes someone
Is drowned; that every one hundred
and eighty minutes someone meets
death in an automobile mishap, you
are reading of what humanity is
up against in the way of averages.
These figures are based on govern
ment statistics and are figured from
full Commute hours, 24-hour days,
and from full 365-day years and tell
you just exactly what a minute is
worth.
"A half day or a few hours In a
day wasted do not often seem OF
much moment to you; but one of
your biggest assets is TIME. Di-
vide the year up into hours and see
how this works out. The 365 days
of "a hours each means S.760 hours
in the year. Eight working hours
Of six days a week, fifty weeks in
the year (allowing two weeks for
vacation) gives you 2.400 hours in
the year. From this deduct ten
days, or eighty hours for holidays,
and there are left 2,320 for work.
Are you aware from this you sleep
500 hours more than you work. and
that you loaf or recuperate 500
hours more than you labor?
Let us get a little closer to what
this means in dollars and cents and
you will get a startling view of the
cost of waste.
IF you make $1,000 a year. each
hour is worth 65 cents.
If you make $2,250 a year. each
hour is worth 81 cents.
II you make $4,000 a year, each
hour is worth s1.30.
IF you make $4,000 a year. each
hour is worth s2.60.
II you make $4,000 a year, each
hour is worth $500.
eff you make s25.O00 a year, each
hour Is worth S10.7S.
suppose that you make $4,000 a
year. you are then in the class to
whom each hour is worth s1.30. You
would not knowingly pass s1.30 on
the sidewalk without picking it up.
Why not look at your time in the
same light?
The accident insurance contract
paying this amount in the event of
loss of time through illness or acci-
dent. and paying $4,000 for an acci-
dental loss OF life or limbs could be
bought for the price of good cigar
per day"
The Washington herald., 1920-03-14

new year, which sum Is charged up
as a liability at the beginning Of the
year. There was no other way out.
These are several of the prime
reasons for the current reductions
in dividends. There were other
reasons, too, of a more or less Sc
rious nature, such as the decrease
in the value of securities, and a big
advance in the cost of doing busi-
ness. including the cost Of help, all
supplies used. etc. In some cases.
perhaps, where a reduction in divi-
dend may not have been absolutely
necessary at this time, such a course
was determined upon to prevent
surplus funds going any lower, in
view of the disturbing aspects of
the investment situation.
Particularly does this apply to
railroad securities, in which life in
surance companies have so heavily
invested. The railroad situation, as
everybody knows, is in a most un-
settled state. Their bonds may go
to a lower market value, and any
such shrinkage in value would
make it necessary for the insurance
companies to make UP the deficiency
out of surplus arising from other in
vestments.
Surplus funds of the life insur-
ance companies should not be per-
mitted to go any lower. The dan
ger mark has already been too
closely approached. If anything.
And all companies should now bend
their energies Immediately to re-
building a fully adequate surplus
for their own safety and the pro-
lection of their policyholders.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-14
EXCHANGE RATES
AND SHIP CARGOES

Dealers in bills of exchange are
not nearly so sure that European
rates are "a good sale" as they were
a short time Ago One of the bank
ers who handles large quantities OF
these bills had reports on his desk
yesterday indicating that at least
some ships were leaving the port
with somewhat less goods than they
could carry, while his reports of in
coming vessels gave the impression
that westward bound Atlantic ships
were bringing in all they could
handle. This man looks for a steady,
If rather slow. recovery in all of the
allied rates and predicts that the
low records have been established
for all time.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-14
STOCK
ISSUE URGED
Legislation to Replace Loss
Due to Court Decision
Comes Up Monday.

Legislation to replace the source
of revenue wiped out by the Su-
preme Court decision that stock
dividends are not taxable will be
taken up for consideration by the
House Ways and Means Committee
Monday. Representative Green. Re-
publican, of Iowa, a member of the
committee, said yesterday he will
insist upon action at that time.
Representative Green will propose
a plan TO levy q tax on the privilege
of issuing stock dividends, which.
in his opinion, cannot be attacked
on constitutional grounds. His idea
is that the tax should be graduated
according to the market value OF
the stock and should be at a suf-
iciently high rate to put an end
to the practice of issuing stock diyi-
dends.
II this is not done, then the rate
should be high enough, said Green,
to reimburse the government for
the loss sustained as result OF the
court decision.
According to revised estimates
received by Chairman Fordney. of
the Ways and Means Committee,
from the Comptroller of the Treas
ury yesterday, the loss to the gov
ernment, under the court decision,
will be in excess of $100.000,000 on
stock dividends alone. The refunds
for 1917 and 1918, the Comptroller
estimated, will amount to $35,000,-
900 for each year, or a total Of
$40, ,000,0 900. The loss for 1919, he
figured, would be greater than for
either of the two preceding years.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-14
Distribution of Life Insurance
Investments From 1860 to 1913
New England Mutual Lye's Record
DISPLAYS Wonderful Growth Since 1894

Comparative Statement by Five-Hear Periods
Filed Departn
The Washington herald., 1920-03-14
Bond Market Shows Broadening
Tendency as Values Creep Upward

municipal market, showing that at
rractive prices will bring out thu
buyers in spite of the general hesl-
fancy which has pervaded the Fe
ruary market The attractiveness
of this particular Issue Is empha-
sized when we consider that tn
credit of the State of Massachusetts,
formerly ruled on per cent
basis.
Investment houses are reporting
continued interest in Canadian
issues, which are being offered at
prices to yield from 6lz per cent to
6.75 per cent. One of the most at
tractive offerings of the month wa
S2.49S,000 Province of Manitoba {
per cent bonds on 6.75 per cent
basis.
Foreign Government Issues.
Foreign government bonds fluc-
tuated through a wide range during
the month and particular interest
was attached to the extensive trad
ing in AnElo-French SIS. 1t will be
recalled that this issue was offered
in the amount of $500, 100000 in
1915 at 9S, and during the opening
week of February the bonds sold
down TO 93lz. at which price the
yield is over Is per cent. Later in
the month the market broadened
and reports to the effect that the
maturity would be met on October
10 finally resulted in the quotation
reaching S6i2. United Kingdom
5l2s of 1922 advanced from 9Ol2 to
92i2, while the 1929 issue advanced
from 9O12 to 91i2.
The kingdom of Italy offered an
external issue of s25,OO0.OOO, bear
ing a Gig per cent rate. payable
February /, 1925. at 97l2 and inter-
est, TO yield about ~ per cent
These bonds carried a call OH lire
at the fixed rate of lire per dollar
There was also an offering of ST.
100000 kingdom of Norway s per
cent bonds. maturing February L,
1928, at sc and interest, to yield IN
per cent. This is part of the orig
inal Norway issue of $4,000. 900
which was placed in this country in
1916.
American investment houses have
also been advertising quite extern
sively that they are prepared to
take subscriptions for the new in
ternal 5 per cent loans of Belgium
and France.
According to a Treasury Depart
ment report. it is stated, more than
$4,000, 100000 of foreign securities
have been sold to American invest
Ors since May 4. 1914. of which ST.
50O,000.000 were offered by Great
Britain.
i;niiroad and Corporate Issues.
Railroad bonds reached their low
est average prices in history dur
ing the first of the month as a re-
suit of heavy foreign selling and
uncertainty over the outcome of
railroad legislation.
The passage of the railroad bill
brought a welcome change in the
market and resulted in advances of
from one to two and one-half points;
Southern Railway General As sold
at SO 1-2, an advance of two and
one-half points; Rock Island Re-
funding As sold at So "a, an ad-
vance Of two points; New York Cen
trail sold at 81 3-4, an advance of
one and one-half points, and Bal
timOre and Ohio 6s sold at S3l-2,
an advance of one and one-half
points.
These advances, however, are in
| finitcssimal when compared with
former prices, for these issues which
have been selected as indicators,
are selling about twenty points be-
low 1917 prices and from ten to fif-
teen points below the high prices
! of 1919.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-14

February opened with heavy liqui-
dation and weakness in practically
all classes of bonds. This condition
continued into the second week of
the month when sterling broke to
3.1S and call money rose to 25 per
cent. The bond market displayed
extreme weakness and there was
considerable selling pressure exert
ed by the offering of securities held
abroad which could be sold in Amer
lean markets at a profit as the re-
suit of the prevailing rates of eX-
change. United States government
bonds were weak and there was a
broad market in foreign government
issues. Railroad bonds registered
some of the lowest prices in history.
lndustrials as class were COM
paratively steady. but in special is
sues there were severe declines, In
ternational Mercantile Marine 6s
seHing under 90, compared with a
price of 1O6 last year.
During the third week of the
month the pressure continued; high
grade railroad bonds displayed the
greatest weakness. while public util-
tiles and industrials also declined.
These declines were a reflection, no
doubt, of the uncertainty in the
stock market which was Influenced
by a threatened strike of railroad
employees and high money rates.
The last week OF the month
brought a reversal of some of the
unsettling influences and the bond
market became active and in special
lines developed some stronger ten
denotes.
The combined average of forty ac-
tive corporate issues as compiled
by the Wall Street Journal on Fe'
ruary &c was 1866. compared with
1890 on January 90 and S55l on
February &c, 1919.
Government and Liberty Issues.
The continued liquidation of lib
erty bonds by banks and corpora
tions and the closing out of many
accounts which had no doubt been
protected by a ten point margin re-
suited in the second and fourth As
breaking through 90. Liberty 3l2s
sold at the opening of the month at
9S, but later reached a low figure Of
"a. The market has been a day-to-
day affair throughout the month,
showing some signs of strength
when artificial support was rendered
by the Federal Reserve Bank. Ac-
cording to official reports from
Washington, liberty bonds of a par
value of S14.SS1 $50 were purchased
or retired in January in addition to
purchases made for the 5 per cent
account. AS a result of the eXpen-
ses incurred in the execution of lib
erty bond orders, there is move
ment on foot in New York to in
crease the rate of commission TO X
of l per cent. We understand that
the Boston Stock Exchange has
voted unanimously to charge Il of l
per cent on all transactions, with
minimum charge of so cents.
Municipal Market.
The municipal market has been
adversely affected by the general
decline in liberties, with the result
that February records smaller
number of large offerings than any
month for several years past. The
Cincinnati, Ohio, per cent bonds
on a 4.S0 per cent basis; SS57,50C
Salt Lake City. Utah, per cent
bonds on a per cent basis, and
S2,700, 900 State of Massachusetts,
per cent bonds maturing from 1920
to 1929 at prices ranging from a
5A per cent to a 4.55 per cent basis
The latter issue was sold in two
days and is an interesting COM
mentary on the condition of the
The Washington herald., 1920-03-14

FOR met rPus % aaS Ses not ns1Gd tn sum
The Washington herald., 1920-03-14
A GOOD START.

John w. Head, a representative of
the Penn Mutual in New York City,
in the first week of January wrote
on binders annual premiums of S.
OO3.3S on 100000 of partnership in
surance, two policies of $4,000 each,
and an ordinary life monthly income
policy of $500 per month. Mr.. Head
can Correctly say, from his own ex-
perience, that business is good"
The Washington herald., 1920-03-14
SUBURBAN, $4,000.

Somerset, Maryland. west Of wiscon-
sin ave., and in walking distance Of the
car line. Detached, frame, large front
and side porches; house contains 10
rooms, bath and shower; has electric
lights and heated by vapor system; the
lot is 70xl50; one-car garage. This
property in good condition; occupied by
owner who will give immediate pos
session; would require at least 5000
in cash, balnce can be arranged.
FOR SALE NEAR B L n ON T.
CLARK COUNTY, VA. Blue Ridge
Mountains; only ffty-four miles from
Washington by two good pixies and the
Washington Old Dominion Railway; con-
sisting Of thirty acres Of land, mostly
in timber; located on q good country
road and almost entirely down grade to
the station at Bluemont and offers u
good location for a Washington resident
desiring to establish a country home: in
the immediate vicinity of the country
estates Of DR.. Harvey W. Wiley, Mr..
Walter BIout, Mr.. A. A. Spear, Clar-
ence Aspenwall, Prof. Casper, Mr..
Frank Carpenter, Commodore Peters.
The price Is exceptionally attractive
and will be given with full particulars
upon request.
IN THE VICINITY OF FALLS
CHURCH, VA. A very attractive prop
erty; house contains about eight rooms
and bath; heated by furnace; property
is in very good condition; now owned
by a prominent out-of-town party who
has spent a great deal Of money in i'm
proveuents and Identifying the place;
about seven acres; we are authorized to
promise immediate possession; special
price Of $500.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-14
Thomas Fisher & Co. Inc.
Consult Our Sales Department.
TAKOMA PARK. D. c. $l0,5OO

Near the Carnegie library and con-
yenient to the churches, school, stores,
electric and steam railways. Com
parativeiy new, detached, frame, slate
roof. containing 0 large rooms and bath.
Has all modern conveniences, electric
lights, hot-water heat; large lot; oc-
cupied by owner. Possession within
reasonable time. Terms can be ar
ranged with a substantial first pay
ment.
The Washington herald., 1920-03-14
BUILDING PERMITS.

The Office of the Building Inspec-
tor issued forty-one permits during
the past week, estimated cost of
construction totalling S276,592.
These figures do not include per-
mits issued for work estimated not
TO cost sIOO
The Crittenden press., 1920-04-02
OBITUARY

Ann Curry was born March 2S
ls4a: she died March IL 1890 at
the age OF n years IL months and
fourteen days. She was married to
l.. d. Curry March l6 1870. She
leaves surviving her one daughter
Mrs. X. l.. Nichols, She proifesed
Faith In Christ at the age OF 10
and joined the Missionary Baptist
church and later moved her mem
bership TO the Cumberland Presby-
terian In which she remained u
faithful member until death. Toe
much cannot be said OF Sister Cur.
ry she was u consecrated christian
woman and was loved by all who
knew her, She spent a useful life
In helping others and will be great
ly missed by her many friends
The funeral was conducted at tn,
home OF r. l.. Nichols by J. r. KIM
In the presence Of large consresa
tion Of friends.
The Crittenden press., 1920-04-02
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to extend our sincere
thanks to our many kind neighbors
and friends for their assistance and
kind words Of sympathy that wer'
spoken TO ny In the last sickness
and death Of our dear mother
May Gods richest blessings res,
upon them all. X. l.. NlCH0L.
and FAMILY.
The Crittenden press., 1920-04-02
MARION no BE A
FOURTH CLASS CITY

A bill which passed the legisla-
ture about the first OF March was
signed by Gov. Morrow to change
Marion from a ffth class city to a
fourth. This will become effective
on June /. This higher rating
will give Marion larger privilege
in the way Of water works cleo
trio lights sewerage system streets
and schools and the care OF same
The Crittenden press., 1920-04-02

J. b. Perry returned from Mis-
souri, Monday.
Claty Tabor OF Mexico was In
Marion Saturday.
Louis Marvel is shipping tobacco
to Henderson this week,
r. Crider and family are mo-
wing to the Mary Bell Mines.
Mrs Geo. Yates returned from
the hospital In Evansville Saturday.
Mr.. w. H. Clark OF Hoxie Kansas
was in Marion last week to attend
the funeral Of his brother.
Mrs. Lucy Hsrrod Of st. Louis ar
rived Monday for q visit with friends
and relatives.
Charlie Mcbride severely injured
his arm In an accident at the X &.
X. Mines last week.
Mrs. W. o. Shouse and children
OF Sturgis are visiting her father
Mr.. Eli Num- OF Marion.
Miss Margaret Orme who Is at
tending school at Lexington is Wis
iting her parents this week.
Rev. J. r. McAffee Of Louisvill,
who Is conducting q revival meet
ing at the NJ. F. Church made
talk to the young people at chape
exercises Wednesday morning.
The Crittenden press., 1920-04-02
TWELVE FINE HENS

Last year | bought from an
Illinois breeder of Rhode Is
land Red chickens, one cock
and two hens, from these ]
now have l2 beautiful hens and
selling these eggs for $3.50 per
setting. MRS. HOWARD
HENRY, MARION KY.
phone 81
The Crittenden press., 1920-04-02
Local News

Mrs. +. NJ. Davidson is sick.
MIR. Harry York has very badly
poisoned arm.
Mrs. O. s Denny returned from
Evansville Thursday.
X. C.. Terry of Fredonia was In
Marion Thursday,
Charlie IIaynes's son William got
his arm broke Saturday.
Miss Clara Belt lef, Saturday for
Greenville for visit.
NJ. 4. Crider sold tobacco on the
Hopkinsvillc market for SIS.
--Roomers and boarders wanted
Mrs. Mary Goodloc. u
J. Marshall Hill and daughter
Miss Virginia were In Marion Mon
day. .
Thoroughbred light Brahma eggs
for sale. Mrs. II u, Williams
Marion Ky. rs 2
MIR Allie McNccly left sunday for
E-town where he has accepted a po,
sition.
e. W. Grady and family who spent
the winter In Florida returned sun
day.
Rev W. T.. Sutherland Of Kut
tawa passed through Marion Tues
day enroute to Salem.
Mrs. Bell Andrews has moved 1,
Marion and is making her hom'
with Mrs. J, Z. Hogard.
The county poor house is in nee'
Of keeper. For further informa
tion see me or County Judge II
l., Moore. Jack Tabor preent keeper
The Crittenden press., 1920-04-02
$25.OO REWARD

One Dixie Magnetic No. "A has
been taken off of Packard truck
that has been stored in garage
on the property of the Blue Grass
Fluor Spar Co., near Frances,
KY, and we will pay a reward
of $25. % for the return of this
magnetic to us.
2t ROBERTS FLUoR SPAR Co,
The Crittenden press., 1920-04-02
HOUSEHOLD GOODS FORsALE

Having resigned my pastorate IN
Marion and moving to Tenn. am
selling my household goods, Any
one interested come and zee wha,
We have for sale. Rev. 7. c. New
man
The Crittenden press., 1920-04-02
FOR SALE

Three young mules, two
four years old this spring. One
three year old. Address W,
w. Rice Marion Ky. S6'2
The Crittenden press., 1920-04-02
SEED CORN

White red cob. yellow dent
termination test 95cc. Price
per bushel $3.50 at II. b. vii.
liams' farm.
The Crittenden press., 1920-04-02

FOR SALE House and lot In
Marion Rev. r, l.. Mcdowell