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Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-27
BRITISH EMPIRE CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE IN AMERICA

New York, Jan. MISREPRESENTATION Of
I22 British firms with Offices In the
United States met here today and organ
lied the British Empire Chamber Of
Commerce in America. The purpose of
the body will be to encourage commerce
and closer relationship between the two
nations
Sir Algernon Firth. vice president Of
the Association Of British Chambers Of
Commerce, said similar bodies have or
ganiZed in South American cities and
throughout England. He advocated the
sending Of English students 70 sncric7n
universities under an arrangement SINH
lar to the Rhodes scholarship plan.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-27
CLEVELAND AEaeEY BUKSEDi
FLAMES ExPLoDED AMAUSITIoH

Cleveland O.. Jan. es.--Tea thousand
rounds Of rife ammunition stored in tire
basement Of the Cleveland GrayG armory
exploded this morning when flames swept
through the structure. Three fremen
weeF overcome in the sIffecatius smoke
that rolled through the big auditorium
and were rescued by tier comrades just
az the roof fell in. The loss Is estimated
at $3.50, Gee. Of which $50. 0oQ was in gov
ernngut material
Tho fire destroyed everything but the
walls IN the rear Of the old structure.
which has housed everything from pFizs
fights 10 national conventional The rec
ords Of Che famous Cleveland Grays were
saved. The GAUGE Of the IRE Is unknown.
The fireinen we're driven back twice by
the explosion Of The thousands Of rife
cartridges.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-27

republicans.
Dublin, Jan. 2s.--Solonel Oldham,
commanding the military in the Dublin
district, has issued ~ warning to ule
people under the restoration Of order act
to the ERECT that any person who ,ex-
0ePt in the pursuit Of his lawful call
ing, glands or loiters in any pna..c place
Is guilty Of an offense and Liable to ar
rest and prosecution.
Belfast, Jan. 26.-Two strangers this
evening made inquiry at a hotel near the
Belfast police headquarters for three
guests. They were shown to the bed
room of the guests, two of whom were
shot dead and the third severely wound
ed. The assassins escaped.
Tho victims have not been identified.
but Is believed they are policemen from
country stations brought into the city to
give testimony before a military inquiry.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-27
OVER $4s7.ooo.OeO BACK TAXES
COLLECTED DURING LAST YEAE

Washington, Jan. 26. More than
pt07. o9o,1G0 in back taxes vas collected
by the government during 1920. internal
revenue officials said tonight, adding the
prediction IN an even larger SUN PROB
ably weald be recovered in the present
year.
Commissioner NJ Internal Revenue
Williams. said that back taxes were be.
Ing collected at the rate Of 81, 900, 900
a month as a reEuit OF fled and Office
srdits Of 1917 and 1918 income and prof
its tax returns.
Back taxes celiseted by the govern
ment, officials explained. include penal
Ties for daiinduencies and evasiofis as
weh as a I.ienal amounts in taxes dis
covered to De due.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-27

men from carrying on this trade was
heard here this week.
The school chain Of Calvary Episcopal
church has arranged to take care/of an
Indian girl and make her a complete
outfit of garments so the child can at
tend school,
James E. Staplin has resumed his du-
tie san 3anitsf at the borough school.
Heswas at home a week owing to illness.
Nina Council. Il. Of c., is composed Of
men who are enthusiastic and progress
sive and will soen have another class
ready to be advanced in the degrees.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-27

that the Marine Company had entered
iato an agreement with the British gov
sEnneut In 1894 70 pursue no policy
Injurious 10 the British Mercantile Ma
rihe or to British trade"
Mr.. Franklin called to an Scknovledg-
ed "recipf' by Mr.. DeAnnn Of q copy Of
the British agreement
This agreement has never been Sc
cFe.." Mr.. FFankliA stated adding taai
It was published officially in 1903.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-27
'STONINCTON

Complaint is heard here about Rhode
Island people coming to the Connecticut
shores. TO get a supply Of cla4as. This
industry is carried on By a few. On the
other hand many from Connecticut go
to Sandy Point, which is in Rhode Island.
to get supply. Talk Of a petition ask
ing for law to prevent out Of the state
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-27
PRESIDENT OF MARINE CO.
DENIES sBCBET AGREHMEyf

New York. Jan. 2s-Denial that the
agreement between the Mercantile Ma
tine Company and the British governmeo,
was secret was expressed In a TELEGRAM
given out tonight by P. A. s. Franklin,
president Of the Marine Company, which,
ne said he VISA forwarding Fl William
Deaman. former chairman OF the Ship
ping Board.
The telegram was In reply 10 charges
contained in a message from Mr.. Dem
BfaE at Chicago in connection with aNe-
cations made By SeHator Jones last week
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-27
A woMAH's nKooMMENDArfoS

Mrs. u 4. TryqT. Franklin Ave, Otse-
go o., writes: Nine years ago I wa
very much afflicted with kidney trouble
! bought different kinds Of medicine, but
all TO no eject, until one day / bought 4
box Of Foley Kidney Pills. I realized 60
gre at benefit from the use Of that boz
that l feel safe in recommending Foley
Kidney Pllls TO any kidney sufferers"
They relieve backaehe, core rnuscles' rhS,i-
matte pains and bladder ailments. Lee
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-27
81 OFFICIALS OF POSTER
ADVERTISING ASSN. INDICTED

Chscag. Jan. 1e,--IsbAietInents eharg-
ing violation Of the Sherman antitrust
law against thirty-one officials Of The
Poster Advertising Company Of Chicago
and the Poster Advertising Association
with Central oficss In New York. were re-
turned by the federal grand 3sfy to-day
before FeEeAl Judge George A. Car
penter.
worked together" 10 obtain leases on
zIl suitable bill boards IN towns in VIII: IN
the population y mare than TWENTY-FIVE
hundred. The companies operated
throughout tie Uaitec States.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-27
SUPREME COUNCIL IN PRIVATE
DISCUSSION or PREPARATIONS

Paris. Jan. rs CBy the A. P.).-The
Of the allied supreme council
spent most of today In private CONVERSE
tions discussing reparatiohs. The two
meetings Of the council we're devoted to
hearing the statement Of the French MN
lister Of finance. NJ. DeuRer, on repara-
tians and in considering the status Of
former Russian states.
It was decided that Letyia and Estho-
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-27
MURDERoUs POLICY 10
FOLLOWED OUT III IRELAND

Beafast, Jan. 26 THE farmer whe was
found shot dead near his home at Fan
don, County Cork, yesterday. was visited
two days before by SIX men supposed
to be British officers seeking information
concerning Sim Fem movements In the
di$trirt, which was given.
Pinned to the dead mans efat YES a
note saying he had been shot for "in-
tending TO give information 10 the enemy
of republican troop nvesnents."
Thus it is pointed out, the loylists In
the martial area are in precarious' po-
sition between the crown forces and the
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-27

such a serious menace as 10 justify his
action.
Japan wes justified in posting SEN
tries In Vladivostok for peliciag purposes.
because she was entrusted with this inn
portland mission by the consular body"
the war minister asserted.
The result Of the court martial Of the
sentry who killed lieutenant Langdon
will be made public by the diet as soon
as II q received.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-27

Mr. and HRS. ROMANCE D. Guild, Of
Titusville. Pal recently celebrated the
seventy first anniversary of their mar
rage. Air. Guild is ninety-six and
AIRS. Guild ninety
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-03-25

for secretary of the chamber Of COM
n,erce.
VINO would not like to see The
Heart Of q Child:" Nazimova will
act i in the picture Friday.
You saw the saw teeth that We saw
in Johnson & Sons hardware win
dow. He saw, she saw and they all
saw by this time. In order that you
may not think We are trying to get
off something original we admit that
this is paraphrased from "the fact is
we all three saw" Count the teeth
and be ready for the show down.
VIII you take a trip to Honolulu
tonight, Thursday? Get on at the
opera house.
The shower bath for Newberry
soil and things came iii all right late
Tuesday afternoon and in the night,
after the prolonged heated spell,
freshening and cooling creation and
creatures hereabout, but paving the
way for the Easter snap.
You don't want to miss the pageant
at the Church of the Redeemer Sun
Gay night. 1t will be good.
Monday afternoon Magistrate
Douglas found Mack Dom;nick and
Luther Sims guilty Of drunk and
disorderly conduct. They paid
S25 a piece for it.
The Tugaloo' Tribune IS Dragging
about the wistaria there. II you
want to see beautiful wistaria come
to Newberry.
That neat fence on the garden
lot of the Central Methodist par
sonage even makes that beautiful
tree at the possoffice corner look
more beautiful.
His many friends like to note how
easily Clerk OF Court Jas. D. Vince
Ter fits into his Office.
Pulaski lodge, I. 0. 0. F., No. 20
will confer the third degree and serve
refreshments Friday night.
There were many scared" people
in Newberry Wednesday night
thought frost was coming to Kill
things, it was so cool. But the rain
came instead, Ito the relief of all.
Now we hope nothing will interfere
with the display of millinery Sunday.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-03-25
f. Eo,cr -; Mrs. Forster Smith.

The beautiful home CT Mrs. Henry
West in Calhoun street was the scene
of a lovely party on Thursday after
noon, March II in compliment TO
Mrs. Forster Smith, one Of Newber-
rvs most attractive brides, Mrs. West
ard Mrs. Welch Wilbur being joint
hostesses.
The drawing room, living room and
reception hall We're thrown en- suite
for this event. The rooms were ira
grant with spring blossoms among
which were snow drops and white
irises, carrying out the St. Patrick's S
color scheme Of green and white.
Mrs. Henry West, Mrs. Welch VIII
bur and Mrs. Forster Smith composed
the receiving line, who stood IN the
receotion hall. These assisting IN en-
tertairirg were Mrs. r. D. Smith, Sr.
Mrs. I. H. Hunt and Mrs. j. L Bowles
Nine tables were placed for roob
ard attractive hand painted score
cards-the work Of Mr.. John kinard
Jr.,-which further accentuated the
St. Patrick's idea, were passed by
Mrs. James Smith. Table No. l was
occupied by four brides, the guest OF
honor, Mrs. Forster Smith, Mrs. o.
O. COPELAND, Mrs. H. NJ. Bryson anc
Mrs. Junius Fox.
At the conclusion Of the interest
F.! inc game, the hostesses served
dainty course of block cream and
cake.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-03-25
Fine Alfalfa.
cake.

Mr.. E. S. Shelley of Pomaria has
left at this office the finest specimen
of alfalfa that we have seen. 1t wa:
cut from his field at his farm nea1
Pon1aria. The stalks are about TWEEN
" inches long and healthy. 1t Is
wonderful just what We can DO II
this country and yet hundreds CT ou1
farmers haul hay from the west ev'
erv wear and then kill grass IN the
SIMMER to make more cotton for less
money than the stuff will bring on
the market.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-03-25
VARIOUS AND ALL ABOUT.

What's the use IN sendng abroa0
for men to fill positions here when
we have fine material in Newherry?
for instance, Mr.. W. S. Matthews
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-03-25

Bargain of a iifetime-We have near
this town fine Kimball organ,
condition gocd as new. To save
shipping expenses will sacrifice for
balance of mortgage. Write W.
W. Kimball Co., Collection Dept.
Chicago, ILL., 3-22-3tp.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-03-25
Easter cards in wide and pleasing
variety. You are invited TO SCI
them. Hal Nohn.

Baby Chick Focd-pratt's Butter
milk, Efe insurance for your baby
chicks, 33c package for sale at T.
f. Ways drug store.
3-2J-3t
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-03-25

Notice. will gin cotton on Saturday
of each week from now on. G.. W.
Kinard. 3-22-2tp.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-03-25

Wennamakers, Cleveland Big Boil
cotton seed for sale. GinAed On
our private gins, and cullel. 75c
per bushel. Johnson-McCrac ckin
Co.
3-11-tf.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-03-25

For Saie-White Wyaado:te EGGS for
Matching at $50 for liteer. X. y.
Lominack. 3-232p.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-03-25

Clerk Waztcd-Apply at McCrory's
and 10 Cent Store.
3-1S-3tp.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-03-25

Eggs for hatching-Barred Plymouth
Rocks (Cld Glory Strain) from
first prize winners 1919-20 at So
and S3 per Is. Delivered. |
guarantee ten chicks from each
setting Of eggs. A. N. Avinger,
Orangeburg, S. c. Box 404.
2-S-1m
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-03-25

Barred Rock Eggs from high scoring
pens. Won first cockerel, first cock,
second hen, second pullet at Or
angeburg Fair; third cockerel,
third cock, at State Fair. Eggs So
per Is. c. A. Rennecker, Orange
brrr. S. {. 2-25-1 taw4tp
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-03-25

For Rent-One good one-horse farm
near town. The tenant that aban-
doned this farm has it partly brok-
en- up ard stalks run up. On this
farm are 6 or acres of fine DOT
tom land in high state of cultiva-
ton. Apply quicl; to NJ. N. Bu-
ford, Newberry, S. C.
3-1S-2tp.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-03-25

Watermelon and Canteloupe seed
Tom Watson, Bradford, Monte
Cristo, klecilly Sweets, and Rocky
ford, Hocllensock, etc, at ?. +.
Ways Drug Store.
3-25-3t
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-03-25

Ycang men, women, over II, for pos
tai mail service. $120 month. Ex
aminations April. Experience un-
necessary. For free particulars of
instruction, write John Leonard,
(former civil service eXaminer), !,
147 Equitable Bid, Washington,
D. c.. 3-22-3tp.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-03-25

Fer sale-25 bushels of Spanish pea
nuts. nicely cleaned and dried,
price S1.5C per 5usael. D. l..
Eoozer, 1881 Nance street.
3-11-3t- 1taw-p
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-03-25

just arrived-A car of nitrate ct
soda. Johnson-McCrack;l 90.
3-25-tf.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-03-25

Bean Seed-in bulk, fresh and true
to name, let US supply your garden
seed. P. E. Way, Druggist, Phone
15S.
3-25-3t
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-03-25

Henstitching and picoting, mail or
ders given prompt attention. Mrs.
3. G. Reaves, 923 Calhoun ST., CO.
-lumbia, S. c. 3-18-5tp.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-03-25

Fc- SaIe-Hartsville Nc. 4 long sta
pie cotton seed absolutely pure.
Grows large round Doll, and IS
easily picked. Price $l.00 per
bushel. r. ". Lomil&cK.
3-25-2jp.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-03-25

Wansed-Position as clerk by young
lady. Has had some experience III
work. See the editor Of The He
aid and News for further inforna-
ton. 3-23-3t
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-03-25
SPECIAL NOTICE

Engraved visiting cards. Order tNem
now. Hal kohn.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-03-25

Arnour's verinesc creamery butter
just arrived. Get it while it Is
good and fresh. CarryJer;a.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-03-25

Armour's ard EinSens pure poI
sausages III ore pound BOXES AT o4
cents per pound. Carr Ira.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-03-25

For Reat-Farm containing II acres,
three miles from Newberry on
Bethlehem road. For further in
formation, apply to Mrs. jamie
Nance Suber, 1922 Jones street,
Newberry. 3-1S-2t
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-03-25

Eggs for settings. C. R. I. Reds,
cocks from Owens farm, eggs
$3.50 to $500. A. B. Wise, Pros
perity, S. c..
2-S-4t-1taW.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-03-25

Pure White Leghorn Eggs, S1.00 per
Is. Mrs. J. II. Wicker. 3-15-lOt
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-03-25

Lumber for Sale-From 100 feet to
100000; will be glad to make
prices. Phone 4l02. B. ". Buz-
hardt & Sons. 3-22-5tp.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-03-25

For Sale.-Coker No. II and II and
Webber SO Long Staple Cotton
Seed. I6 acres produced 10 bales,
staples l 3-S. S1.00 per bu. Ar
thur H. Counts, 2-15-tf.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-29
Cannot Return.

!
Mexico City, Nov. 2e.-william F.
Association Of Mexico. for whose ar
rest and expulsion the MEXICAN gov
ernment issued an order several weeks
ago, left Mexico City Sunday night
proceeding to Laredo under a safe
conduct furnished by Foreign Sec
retary PAM. Although technically he
has not been expelled under. article
33 OF the Mexican constitution, it is
understood it will require "authoriza-
ton from the Mexican president be-
fore he can return which has the ef-
feet of arbitrary expulsion. without
actual enforcement by officials here
His case has caused much excite
ment here, where he was we'll known
for years, as a. business man. When
he arrived in Mexico City two weeks
ago, it was rumored an order for his
arrest had been issued, and George r
Summerlin, the American charge, inn
mediately took. up the case with the
foreign office. He was told MIR. Buck
ley was to be deported because Of his
activity against the present Mexican
government. .apd FOR more than a
week, Mr.. Supamerlin made futile ef-
forts -tos obtain a cepy afp the swrittrz,
charges. Meanwhile. refugee in the
rnbassy. Mr., Buckley communicated
at length with the Washington off
cials. but the best information isA that
no instructions as to the course. he
should pursue we're received from
them. ~ tyf !,
On Sunday Mr.. Buckley decided tc
leave the embassy and depart for the
United States
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-29
Secret Brooding Ouer Tragedies of
World War Causes Leader of @sLost
Battalion'' To Take His O1un Life

recognized as indications that his
spirit was shaken by recurrcnt mem
ories of his brother-jn-arm who had
died before his eyes in France.
The last blow. they said. more try
ing than the rest. was in Washington
a fortnight ago when he took part in
the funeral services for Americas IN
known soldier. He returned from the
capital more depressed than before.
the haunting visions clea rer than ever.
bearing him down. There he had met
hundreds Of former friends, and had
marked anew the gaps in the ranks
of the men he loved.
Famous Over Night
Colonel WhiTlesey's name leaped
into worldwide prominence overnight
through his retort to the German Of
ffcer who called on him to surrender
after he was surrounded in the Ar
gonne.
For four days and nights his com
mand, the first, battalion 308th infan-
try. 77th division. had lain under IRE,
cut or from aid, without food or fresh
water. All but 81 men had been killed
or wounded.
Blindfolded and under the protec-
ton of white flag, a German soldier
stumbled into the American strong
point.
Would Not Surrender.
Surrender" he cried. ..in the name,
OF humanity" and he told how, Mon
the German trenches, the agonieas ande
cries Of the American wounded sc6nfds.
be heard. But Colonel Whittle1eyssss
message to the enemy was not sthat
he would lay down his arms
''You 60 to hell he said,
A few hours later AnsriGan re4
serves attacked all along the line, thu
Germans were pushed hack and the
little band OF survivors sAyed.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-29
HOTEL REGISTER
INTRODUC CED IN "a
STlLMAN TRIAL.

:. PeuShk keepsie, N. soN.s22 2
defense sef -rhe paternity Of bahx GUY
Stllman. the register Of the ST. HsEis%
hotel in New York, was iDtroduEed tnsA
day in the divorce suit of James Az
Stillman against, Mrs Anne u. Stialrssi
man. to show that Mr.. and Mrs SIN
man, had a suite Of rooms there for
two weeks beginning February Es
1918 nine months before the birth OF
Guy. 49,"
On February 16. it was said, the
register disclosed that Fred Beauvajs,
part Indian guide, who Mr.. StillmaD
alleges is Guys father, was ssigned
to a room AT the St. Regis and a no
tation made to charge it to Mr.. Still
mans account.
Mr.. and Mrs. S1illnlan. Beauvais
two of the ;Stillnlar children and a
nurse remained al the hotel two
weeks. it is understood to have been
testified by Charles Naseond and
Theodore Roth. employees Of the St.
Regis.
Beauvais' room was on the fourth
sixth floor. Nascond was said to have
testified He told Of seeing Mr.. Still
man enter the apartment where his
wife was a guest, more than C--Sc.- il,
was reported.
Roth. q. head waiter. testified that
Mrs. Stillnan often dined with her
mother. Mrs. James Brown Potter.
but he had never seen he! with her
husband. although he had noticed
both cf them at the hotel.
When these TWO witnesses had been
cross examined. an adjournment was
taken until next Tuesday.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-29
tBy The Associated Press.)

.tBy The Associated Press.)
a. New York, Nov. 29.-COnfirma.
ton of the report that Heuten-
ant Colonel Charles w. Whittle-
scy had committed suicide last
Saturday night ON his way to
The Associated Press in wire.
less message from Captain Grant
CT the steamship Toloa.
g, Captain Grant said that the
commander of the famous lost
battalion had disappeared from
the ship after leaving him vari-
Gus Instructions and that he had
seemed In . normal mental con-
dition and good spirits ON quit.
ting the smoking room to retire.
New York. Nov. 29.-Secret brood
ing over the memoirs OF his experience
es In the war from which he emerged
one of Americas greatest individual
heroes. was ascribed today by friends
and relatives Of Lieutenant Colonel
Charles w. Whittlesey as the cause OF
his taking his life Sunday while or
the way to Havana.
Leaving several letters, presumably
explaining his act, the commander OF
the Lost Battalion disappeared from
the steamship Toloa, "a hours out
from New York. His intimate friends
had no idea he was making an ocean
voyage.
Message Received.
Members Of his family and business
associates were increzulous at first
when a wireless dispatch reported
him missing. But as evidence :accum-
ulated, they reluctantly came to the
conclusion that the missing man was
Colonel Whittlesey.
And then they recalled incidents
which, pieced together In the light Of
his tragic death, might have beer
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-11-29
QUESTIONABLE !.
FOR RAILROADS
Commission Seeks Definite
Information From Every .
Section CT u. S.

Washington, Nov. s 2s.-The rail-
roads will be given from December
IA to 81 to justify in hearings the
present = level of transportation
charges, the interstate commerce
commission announced today in MAX
ing public a QUESTIONABLE to the car
riers. It is intended to;guide all per-
sons interested in appearing in the
general investigation the com mission
L. to make.
The roads are asked whether the
present rates are reasonable in the
aggregate in the country as whole,
or reasonable in the territorial rate
groups and If not to what extent they
need modification. The QUESTIONABLE
asks definite financial showing as to
what returns the carriers are earning
and what prospects they have for the
future; what has been done to reduce
operating expenses, by what changes
up or down have already been made
in individual commodity rates and
what has been expended on mainte-
nance. t.%. 20 ~ ~ 80 ~:
The commission also invited argu-
ment as to what rate of return rail-
roads should be entitled to earn upon
their property holdings after March
l, 1922, when the transportation acts
six per cent standard Of railroad
earnings expired.