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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24
TRAEEIC

The volume OF freight traffic on
the railroads has not increased ap-
probably in the aggregate with the
advent OF summer. Total lOadings
have run less than 500. 600 cars per
week-a figure we'll below that Of
1920 for the corresponding period.
but ahead OF 1919. LOadings Of grain
and grain products have shown a
natural increase. Coal lOadings are
much below those Of a year ago.
To attract business thr railroads
have begun readjusting and reduc-
ing rates. and have made thousands
OF changes IN schedules already.
This action has been mainly volun-
tary. The Ohio Public Utilities COM
mission will investigate the fairness
II freight rates on all commodities
with a view TO changes IN rates
found excessive. The Central Freight
association has discussed the advisa-
biHty OF a fiat 25 per cent reduction
on all shipments, It is reported.
How far the reimbursement and re-
duction Of freight rates can go this
year is difficult TO say. Earnings
thus far have been meager. II must
be remembered that the fore part Of
the year Is always a period Of rela-
lively low earnings. August. Sep
tember and October are the most
productive months. Railroad evecu-
tlves have repeatedly asserted that
no Blanket reduction comparing
with the 40 per cent increase Of a
year ago is possible during f921. Re
,ival Of business in the fall may halt
the movement to stimulate ship
ments by means of rate reductions,
Gun SuIIBdsId cum auus 9Ul III 7ITU"
way fer a general and permanent
reduction later on.
The governments plan 20 satisfy
the railroads claims against Il with
prompt payments in cash and 90
fund its claims against the railroads
Is the most constructive develop
ment affecting transportation that
has occurred this year. The carriers
will undoubtedly use much of this
money 10 pay debts Of lonE star1irT
and less OF It 70 buy new equipment
and make Improvements than ra~-
ties interested have fondly supposed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24
Business Indexes

In general manufacture IL a trine
duller than a month ago. rejecting
in some measure the duIlness OF the
season. Belated readjustment pre-
vents an acceleration OF activity. but
most authorities expect az least
moderate Improvement in the fall
The shoe and leather Industry is get
ting back on IT'S feet and Is apparent
Is entering a period Of stabilized and
fairIy vigorous demand. Automobile
aa.es are holding their pace. Drastic
readjustment in the textile Industry
Aas born fruit IN the form Of contin-
uous orders az a time when indus
tries like steel are scraping bottom.
one reason for the continuance OF
high prices now Is high overhead
due 10 curtailment OF production.
Overhead IS more rigid than payroll
and the cost OF each article produced
a. 30 20 so per cent OF plant capaci-
itv IS materially increased by the
higher percentage Of overhead that
must be figured in Il. Manufacturers
would do well 10 cut prices below
cost per unit OF production output
The decline in overhead cost per
unit Of production would quickly
make GOOD the loss. In some indus
tries demand Is not sufficient 20 JUS
tlfy any reduction OF prices.
Figures on the increase Of indus
trial capacity IN the United States
re-emphas!ze the need OF a steady
export outlet. Combined working
capital Of 40 companies increased
more than so per cent according 10
the Wall Street Journal, between
Dec 81. 1914 and Dec. 81. 1920. In
dutrisl capacity IS much IN excess
OF present demand. Nevertheless,
g does not follow that capacity viii
remain 50. even II exports fail 70 re-
gain their early postwar level. A
strong feeling exists that stocks are
diminishing rapidly. that needs are
accumulating, and that demand Will
break through its retaining walls.
Herein lies the strongest assurance
OF industrial revival during the next
IL months,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24
HOLD TWO PENDING
PROBE OF ACCIDENT
Shiawassee Prosecutor hives
tigates Death of Man, 90
Years Old.

OWOSSC. Mich. July &c. z.
Seifred. 63, and Sidney Eddy, IS,
both OF Durand, were still held IN the
county Jail Saturday night pending
completion OF the investigation by
Pros. r. D. Matthews and the sher-
hrs department into the automobile
accident at Venice Center. eight
miles southeasc Of here, in which
Myron Luther 60, was killed and
Sylvester Thatcher and Frank Ger
venek. aall OF Swartz Greek, were
badly injured
At Memorial hospital II was stated
that both Of the injured men prob
ably would recover. It Is not now
believed that Thatcher has a frac-
tured skull as was thought az first.
The officers learned from Albert
Kirk. OF Elsie a witness OF the acct
dent, that Eddy's 12-year-o son
Robert was driving the car when the
accident occurred. Kirk told the
officers that neither car was travel
ing more than % miles an hour.
The prosecutor stated the investi-
cation would not be completed until
last night No charge has been lodg-
ed against the men. The body Of
Luther was taken 10 Swartz Greek.
Luther was a retired farmer He
leaves a widow and one daught~-
Mrs. Reba Crs,pser. who lived with
her parents, and two grandchildren.
Thatcher, in whose car the vic
Tins were riding, Is one Of Swartz
dain and dredging contractor Frank
Cervenick, the other seriously in
jured victim, is farm laborer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

are influenced by weather conditions
in The belt. good growing weather
sending prices down and excess rain
or drought and reports OF bon Wee
vi damage raising them. The do
nestle textile industry has develop
ed unmistakable activity. although
reports are not unmixed. June con-
sumption IN this country was the
largest since August, 1920. Last
years world production approached
20. 900 600 bales. but this years crop
gives a less favorable promise.
Growing confidence and increased
purchasing power abroad are ex-
pected 10 result in larger exports Of
American cotton IN the months 70
come.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24
WOOL.

Manufacturers are still showing
caution N their purchases OF wool.
and many mills have been taking in
ventory. thus accentuating the dull
ness in the market. The government
holds 40 900. 900 pounds of wool.
mostly cheap grades, 5000. 900
pounds OF which il will offer for sale
on August T. Prices are without
market change. buyers showing
most interest in the better grades.
Domestic mills, from January 70
May. inclusive. consumed $50. 000.-
600 pounds OF wool and should con-
sumo large quantities during the re-
mainder OF the year. The farmers
tenacity in holding back their wool
has saved the market from complete
decentralization. AS it is, recovery
will be slow
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24
EXCHANGE

The depreciation of foreign money
in terms Of the American dollar lays
restraint upon trade between the
United States and European coun-
tries the magnitude OF which few
persons outside trade circles realize
The purchasing power Of the mark
the franc, and even the pound ster-
ling is 50 far reduced in the mere
process OF exchange for American
currency as to make purchases on
this side OF the Atlantic extremely
costly. If not actually prohibitive, to
German, French and English buyers
Sterilization and rectification of ex-
change is a more fundamental rem
edy for present trade ills than the
extension Of credit. which is design
ed TO circmmvent the handicap I'M
posed by exchange
Various plans have been offered
since the armistice to equalize ex-
change, but none have aroused more
interest in this country than that of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

the present rate many people will
be without their certificates the first
day Of September, the last day Of
grace allotted auto owners by the
state license department.
The 100000 the state takes in
for certificates and title holders will
be used in fighting auto thieves. &C
cording to Howard Mcclellan. head
Of the department.
At present Indiana has $4,000
pleasure cars and $685. motor
trucks
All the money derived from pas
senger and truck license at present
IS turned over to the state highway
commission and is used for the
building Of new roads and repairs
on the roads which are in need.
The money derived from sale OF
certificates and holders will also be
used to pay salaries.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24
State Finds NetU Means
Of Raising Big Revenue

INDIANAPOLIS, July %. APP
proximately 100000 will be the
states profit. exclusive Of the work
and salaries of the police force, IN
der the new certificate Of license law
which became effective recently. Il
was learned today.
The state charges the automobile
owners 81 for the certificate and the
certificate container The certificate
cost the state approximately SIT a
thousand and the holders slightly
over this amount.
Title certificates are being issued
at the rate Of 5000 a day. and at
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24
GRAIN

Good export business. EUROPEAN
drought. and damage in the north
west support wheat while the move
ment OF new wheat TO market is a
restraining influence The extent OF
damage 10 spring wheat has not
been ascertained. and only threshing
returns will give the correct yield.
Traders were Inclined 20 take less
pessimlsuc view than az first. The
belief is quite general that Europe
will need more wheat In 1912
than in 1e2O-21. The world has no
greet surplus OF wheat. Estimates
put this years surplus for export at
about 225.0OO.O00 bushels. or con-
siderably less than was actually
cleared last season. Quality OF the
new crop is medium 70 poor in many
localities. In view OF these condi-
tions sentiment has favored a higher
range OF prices FOR wheat. although
advances may be irregular and rapid
fluctuations Will doubtless feature
ali grains.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24
METALS.

Pig iron has shown more improve
ment than steel products which
recent price revision. A new series
recent price revision. A ne wseries
OF price concessions may conceiva-
bly, follow those instituted by the
leading interests. the independents
taking the lead in an effort 10 at
tract business. All metals are dull
with easing price tendencies.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

Reactions In ali branches OF the
livestock market were expected 10
follow the upturns prior 20 the mid
die OF July. The market IS sensitive
90 the rising and falling tide OF re-
ceipts and a comparatively few head
IN excess OF requirements usually
produce a slump. Rising prices
stimulate heavier loading in the
country and thus prove their undo
ing. Dressed meat trade has i'm
are being exported in large quaint
are bein gexported in large Guanti-
ties Feeder trade Is duh. but grow
ers are showing interest IN the $50
600. 900 pool now function.ng ana
activity may develop.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24
Market Trend
STOCKS


Early August usually brings an
upturn in the stock market. Trad
ers are asking whether history in
variably repeats itself or whether
August this year may bring only
dulluess and erratlc fluctuations.
The stock market sduring July has
reflected present conditions and has
shown no tendency 20 discount fu-
ture Improvement. The situation is
IA Their puzziilg. In view Of the feel
ing that business viii improve dur
ing the fall a turn in stocks would
not come as a surprise Belated re-
adjustment In industry has been
mainly accountable for holding the
market in check. Certainly money
no longer exercises its former des-
potic influence. High-grade invest
ment bonds have been approaching
in Value fact suggestive OF later
Improvement in the general trade.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

Comptroller Crissinger, which would
put International trade on a gold
basis by devoting to an international
credit and settlement system "suffi-
cieit gold 10 give these transactions
a more uniform character and TO
prevent those violent fluctuations in
exchange which render so danger
ously uncertain all processes Of
trade"
1t remains 70 be seen whether the
majority OF financial experts Will re-
ceive the plan as favorably as did the
convention OF Ohio bankers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

structiOn an unsafe and Improbable
investment. On the other hand,
contractors declare that they have
done everything within their power
to pare down building costs, some
times eliminating profit Relief
must come mainly through lower
freight rates and lower wage scales.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

ATTENTION MIR. KAMINSKI!"
42s S. Franklin st.-If you do not
call before July 2sth for the wagon
left for repairs at Horwath & Co, it
will be sold for cost of repairs.
og-26.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

Ford Rubber Floor Mats.
Special $1.75. See page ). In
diana Window Shade CO.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-07-24

sDay-tOIaay fluctuations IN cotton
, 1921-10-10
THE new ST. CROIx SAVINGS BANK.

THE Members Of the New St. CrolX
Savings Bank are hereby notltled
= that the 405h. Annual General Meet
ing will be held at the office OF the
institution on TUESDAY the llth. or NC
tober 1921 at A O'Clock .. m, at Whlc
q Statement of the transactions for the
yea ending March 81, 1921 will be laid
before the meeting and election Of
Trustees take place.
Chrlstiansted, St. Croix, September
II, 1921.
By Order
T. j. STRInIRON.
Accountant.
, 1921-10-10
Read this important Paragraph from
letter from The Factory Of the
famous Tires
VIKING CORD
THE TIRE OF SUPERIOR QUALITY
Alta MODERATE PRICE

We pay our Workmen in llres a very
high wage We keep the number OF each
Tire which each man makes. linen, Il
there are any just complaints, we refer
TO the number of the Tire, and the man
who has made it have TO pay the CLAIM
The wcrkmen agree to THIS because
they receive very much higher pay man
havinu to pay the claim ii there is
anv--is undoubtedly the cause that they
take special care in the construction OF
1hese tires; and to this is due the great
record of the Viking Tires.
EXCLUSIVE AGENTS for Porto
Rico
A. erie SummersilIe & Co. Inc,
SAN JUAN, F.R.
, 1921-10-10
Public Notice

THE attention of the public, and the
merchants in particular, is earnes'ly
. called to the following order issued
TODAY to enlisted men Of the Onlteu
States oaval service On duty IN the Vlrgl"
Islands.
y. No enlisted man Of the Un1ted
States Navy or Marine Coros on dut5
in the Virgin Islands shall, 10 any
one month hereafter, without writ
ten permission from his commanding
officer in each case. contract deots
bevond an amount which he shall De
able 10 0 veniently pay on the hrst
paw day in the folio wing month.
q Men reported for failure to pay ]uSt
debts on such pay day shall be SUIT
iect to trial by court-mart1al.
Persons extendi & credit TO such en-
l;stod men should Sc discretion as TO
the amount of such credit so that me
above order may be fully 'omplled win;
While Investigation will be made OF
reports Of unpaid debts so hat dlSrl-
nlinarv action may be taken, neVerthe-
less the Government will not act as q
collection agency for the recovery OIL
such debts.
This notice applies only TO debts con
tracIed after October |, 1871.
SUMNER Z. ". KITTELLE,
Governor.
St. Thomas. September II, 1921.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-06-25
GOLDSBOROUGH MAY
GET SECRETARYSHIP

A. S. Goldsborough Of the Mer-
chants and Manufacturers Assoca-
ton is being mentioned a. likely
choice rs secretary Of the Democratic
Reorganization Commission of Seven
ty-one, which Governor Richie has
appointed. In addition to the male
Democrats, the Governor has recently
named 81 women.
The Governor persists in his hands
Off" attitude regarding the selection
of chairman. He says that any good
man in sympathy with the broad prof
cct of reorganization will be aggrce-
able to him.
Judge \. Charles Burke has been
prominently mentioned in thi. capac-
ity. Former Senator Smith. Will"
stating that he will be glad to CO.
operate in every way he can, has ask
ed not to be considered for the place
of chairman. Frank A. Furst, another
leader in the party councils. would
be unable to act as chairman.
There will probably also be an ex-
ecutive committee composed of some
half-dozen men and several women.
Emory l.. Cobentz is being spoken
of as a representative of the Western
Shore and W. Mason Shehan is being
mentioned as representative of the
Eastern Shore.
Samuel X. Dennis, former Senator
Smiths right hand man. will hardly
be- able to help much with the COM
missions work. as he is scheduled to
sail abroad AT the beginning of July.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-06-25
LINER TAKES PRECAUTIONS
Radium Given Nine. Curie Put
l50-POund Wooden Box.

New York, June l9.-Unusual pl
cautions have been taken
safety of small mahog;
which will rest IN the treasuI
OF the steamship Olympic W
leaves here June 25th for So,
ton and Cherbourg. With
pounds of wood. lead and steel
a quantity of radium-the bul
peanut. Its potential energy,
leased at once. would lift the 4
ton ship and its cargo and passe.
out of the water to destruction.
During the voyage il is calcul;
q small percentage Of this energy
escape lis bonds. despite the
taken 10 contine il, but without q.
ger to the passengers or The vessel.
The box contains thu gram of rad.
ium presented to Madame Marie
SlodowSka Curie. on behalf of tbs
women of the United States, by Presi.
dent Harding In its centre are sew
eral small compartments of lead sur
rounded by steel, each one containing
a small tube Of the radium salts. The
compartments are encased in sealed
shell OF lead one and half inches
thick outside of which is a casing of
steel one inch thick.
Madame Curie, the eminent scien-
list and co-di>coverer Of radium, with
her two daughters, will accompan.
the radium on the Olympic.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-06-25
OAKS NEAR WYE MILLS
MANY CENTURIES OLD

EaSton. Md. June 20.-Gen. Joseph
Il. Seth. who for years has been trav-
cling the public road frca Easton to
Cen'revillc. and with others has
greatly admired the large X tree at
Wye Mills. which has been marked
by the Stat, Board Of Forestry, calls
attention TO the park about 300 yards
east of the oak. on the road leading
from Wye Mills to Queen Anne. in
which the Methodist Epi cop:.l Church
stands. There arc - large oaks of
immense size standing il the park,
some of them almost u feet in cir
conference at three feet from the
ground. 1t Is Impossible to tell their
age, but some of them must be nearly
1000 years old.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-06-25
SEVERE DROUTH PREVAILS
IN WORCESTER COUNTY

Today friday marks the thirty
sixth day Of the most disastrous
drouth Worcester County has ever
experienced at this season of the year.
All crops are badly damaged. and
growers are sustaining heavy losses.
The potato crop will be cut short.
hlackberrieS are drying on the vines.
and the Forest" section If the county
will sustain heavy loss on account of
the damage to the huckleberry crop.
which. in seasonable times. is a very
profitable one. The loss 10 tomato
growers will be very heavy, as the
4irouth has prevented many farmers
from setting out their plants.
Pastures have no green showing.
and the bayside farmers are digging
holes in the marShes. az dynamiting
to procure water for their It ok.
The Chamber of Commerce Of
Salisbury is investigating the Skinner
system of overhead irrigation with
the view of bringing relief to the far
mers of Wicomico County.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-06-25
MISS BONNEVILLE MAR.
RIED IN LOS ANGELES

Mrs. Esther Bonneville received 4
telegram from Los Angeles, Cali
fornia. Tuesday, announcing the mar
riage Monday afternoon Of her daugh-
to-, Miss Georgia +. Bonneville To
Ny Purnql W. Parsons. o. that city.
Mrs. Parsons, fer a number Of
ycalA haS been a popular and efficic nj
High Hchool teacher in Snow Hin and
a woJkAr in the Presbyterian Church
and /Sunlay School Her departure
frgn Snow Hill was very much re-
gfettcd blH largo number If our
People. all OF whom. however, wish
for her much happiness in her new
home.
Mr.. Parsons is former Snow Hill
resident. who has heon in California
for several years. He is brother of
Hon. William $. Parsons. former
Mayor of Snow Hill and assistant
cashier of the First National Bank of
this town. who is also in California
on vacation.
The Messenger extends congrat-
ulationS and best wishes for 4 happy
welded life.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-06-25
STOCKTON VI. +. CHARGE

On Sunday, June Goth. services will
be held as follows:
Grace Church. Franklin City
Preaching at 1890 4. NJ. Subject;
where ?"-the fifth sermon in SER
les. Sunday School at $50 =. NJ.
Rcmson-Sunday School at 2l5
p. NJ. Preaching at 300 =. NJ. Sub
ject; "l'he Enigma of the Centuries. -
Wesley Church. Stockton Sunday
School at 1000 A. NJ. Epworth Lea
que at 100 7. NJ Preaching at 500
2. NJ. On Friday evening. June oath
at S o'clock, Rev. Frank Rines, y. D..
of the Washington Area staff, will
gave lecture. address illustrated
by Cartoons. The public is cordially
invited to be present.
At 500 o'clock Sunday evening, the
Sunday School of Klej Grange Church
Paul Tarr. Superintendent, will rem
der its Children's Day program
REV. W. l.. HESS. Pastor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-06-25
BERLIN WOMAN'S CLUB
Is WIDE AWAKE

That the Berlin Woman'> Club is
not only wido-aWake club but Il
very patriotic one a. well. i shown
by the following program preparing
for the July meeting. Friday the list.
Answer to roll call. Current
events relating TO our country.
Concert Recitation-"rh Star
Spanglcd Banncr..-M Members OF the
Club.
History of the writing Of the Star
Spangled Banner and sketch OF its
author. Miss Minnie Franklin.
Reading Fourth of July at Jones
vile" Mrs. William Brovard.
Debate Resolved: That the Adj
vent of Woman in Politics Will Not
Lower Taxation" Atfnmativo-M Mrs.
Harry Pmnell; Negative, Mrs. George
Henry.
Reading tSelected) Mr.. Archie
Hadesty.
Prospective members and back slid
crS will be welcome.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-06-25
RealEsfafe rn-- S

James T. Young and J. Harry
Young, partners trading as Young &
Son from Marcella Manuel, real es-
tate on the east side of Bank Street,
in Pocomoke City. Consideration
$500.
William f. Tull from Daniel c.
Armstrong and wife. parta of xii
kenny" etc, containing 1872 acres,
more or less. on both sides of the new
county road leading from Stockton 10
Girdleirec. ard about / I miles from
Girdletree in the Eighth Election Dis
trict. Consideration. 500 etc.
Charles y. Hancock and Elizabeth
J. Hancock. his wife from Mamie f..
Hickman and husband. real estate on
the southwest side Of Walnut Street,
in Pocomokc City Consideration,
500. etc
Hillary =. Coffin ard Mollie T. Cof-
fin from Ebc w Bunting end wife, II
acre Of land. more or less. on the
south side Of the county road leading
from Bishopyillc 70 the white Farm"
in the Fifth Election District. Con-
sderation. $500.
Farmers Manufacturing Co.. from
Harry r. Meclheim and wife, barrel
house, etc. at Beaver Dam. Consid-
GRAFTON. $500.
Frank +. Hudson from Andrew L.
Politt and wife. real estate on the
northeast side Of Dudley Ave. in
Longs Addition to Pocomoke City"
Consideration. 500. etc.
Wilhelmina f. Poll,t from Frank
T.. Hudson and wife. 80 acres e land
more or less, in the Sixth Election
District. on the road from Pine Grove
to the Burton Timmona farm" via
Colbournc's Old Mil. Consideration.
$40. etc
William r. Chcrrix and Ethelyn Il.
CherriN, his Wife lrom Sarah u.
Riley, property en- tho west side of
thu Virginia Road or Church street.
extended. in Snow Hill. Consider4-
tion. $40. etc.
Claud F. BaSSctt frem Calvin b.
Taylor and John ". Stator. Trustee.
an undivided l-3 interest in 2l5 acr
Of marsh land, lying to the south of
the land where the late Isaac T. Bas-
sett formerly resided. Consideration
$500.