Tw'E?. -:r ,w. , vr W V f i JPi 4 ,V '3 t J. 0' jif pi. ' i 3 b .-. 3 K Kl if T ft rV I' 1 EVENING PUBLIC JjEDGER PHILADELPHIA', "WEDNESDAY, ; AltoET iftlBfldT it T3kj fo . . V:' Li 'Iks T,'' mmodity Crash Coming! .'h&Prices on manv commod. itf itiea are alrendv tnlmpcmn. .Vin Others, still balancing, will crash soon. But A third class will hang high for some time to come. Babson's Commodity Bulletin, just off the press, answers vital questions on the present unusual combination of circumstances in the commodity market It contains information of vital importance to all buyers of commodities and raw materials. , With these facts before them many business men can see what's ahead and govern their purchases ac cordingly. Report on Request S A few copies of this Bulletin arc available for distribution to inter ested executives, gratis. Tear out the Memo now and hand it to your secretary when , you dictate the morning's mail. Merely atlt for Balietirt 34 CU The Babson Statistical Organization Wellealey Hnls, Mass, i tartest Orsanaal'in et Business Adcisort , tn the World ' TEAR OFF HERB HIGH GRADE INVESTMENT SECURITIES at prices to yield from i lo over Our general list of offerings, Circular L 25, no doubt contains such suggestions as will bo of interest to you. This will bo stint upon re quest. E. H. Rollins & Sons 1421 Chestnut St., Philadelphia Boston New York Wilhes-Barrc Baltimore Chicago San Francisco DUIrifmN American Telephone & Telegraph Co. A dividend of Two Dollar per share will bo raid on ' liurdaj, April 15. 1920, to stock holder; if record nt tho Uoeo of business on Kridn), March II). 1P20 On ncoount of the annual meetliif (no transfer books will bo clowd from Hiturdny, Mnrch So, to Tuesday, March 30, 1020. both dij'i included, O. P. MILNE. Treasurer. EAST COAST FISHERIES CO. 7 Willi St.. New York, Martli 10, 1020. uivinr.M) o. z Th Board of Director of tills Company lias declared n fiuarterlv dividend of 1 Per rent on the Common Htock. payable April 1, 1020, to stockholders ok record .March 27, 1020. JJA11K W. NORMAN. Treasurer. Memo For Your Secretary Write RoRer W. Babson, President of the Babson's Statistical Organi zation, Wellesley Hills, Mass., as follows: Please send copies - Spe cial Commodity Bulletin No 34 CU and Booklet "Increasing Net Prof its" gratis. A 14 Points On n. First find Closed Mort papo that will bo of vital imprest to iiny nvestor, prop erty v. ell known; located In Knstcrn Pa Krco of Pa. State and Normal Inccmo Tax. Will Yield 6:30 Write, for these. Intcrostlne facts. Baker, Ayling & Young J. W. SWAIN. Jr.. Mutineer Land Title Building Boston Philadelphia -u" i j m i "ait 0Mt t X ur The House of CHA8. H JONES 4 CO. No, S Its Purpose Definite purpose is essen tial to lasting success. Our purpose, from which we never vary, is: First To furnish capital to enterprises that are basically, financially and commercially sound. Second To plice at the disposal of those whose confidence we gain, a safe outlet for their surplus capital. . Many years of satisfactory service to both borrower and lender testify to our policy of fair dealing. (To be continued.) Current Investment Offer ings "Lt" sent upon Request. Municipal Railroads? " Corporation Bonds 20 Broad Street New York rasSErtr.i cum aoottu'cuaniNxr BARGAIN DAYS IN BONDS! What the Experts Say: Moody 'We must so back to the 70 to find the relative bargalne that are obtained In the railroad bond market today." Babson Good bonda are the only thlnji I am bullish on." Let us submit offerings EDWARD V. KANE & CO. MOKltIS BUILDING Securities for Investment JosepKW.Gross &Co. 1421 Chestnut St Correspondents Aldred & Company 11IK I'KNNSVI.VANIA TO. 1011 INSUR ASFV ON 1.1VKS AM) (IRANTIM! AN NUITIES. March In. 1020. The IVnrd of Dlrectora has thl day de clared a regular quarterly dIMdend ef Seven l'er Cent ($7.00 per share). l'.i)ubli) April Btli. UUO. to etockholdern of record nt the do to ot butlneaa on Match -Mh lo:, j. n, CAni'ENTnn. jii. Trcaturer. nWJTKI.lS TTIt'ST CO. 20-22 8. IBth et ' Philadelphia, March 1(1, 1020. Thu Board of Dlrectora hna thla day d clnred a semiannual dividend of fonr per rent (I'r). paynblo April 0, to ttockholders of record Mirch 23. 1020. Checks will bo mailed. A. B. DAUritrNTE. Treasuror. ornci; or Tnn tTNtTr.n oas nirnovE- MliNT CO. N. W. ror. Ilrnml unit Arcli at. Philadelphia, March 10. 1020. The Directors have tuli day declared a Quarterly dividend of two per cent (II. no per share), paablo April IS. 1D20, to stockhold ers of record nt the eloie of bualness March SI 1U20 Checks will b mailed I. W. MOltRtS. Trcaturer, Proponla DErAirr.MF.NT OF 1'UIIMC WORKS llurrnu of City rrouerty PnlladelDhla. Murch (V inn (Sealed proposals will be received In Itoora " i. unit' . ociock noon on io. .city, time tn same room 1 Tueadny, March S3, 1020, and opened at that iiu Lor The Philadelphia nnnrt City Hall I'lurn nenaon oi iuau. I. Aah . llolat Southeatt corner City Hall l'luiii. Contractor-1 will .be required to comply with the Act of July lt, 101T, relative to Workmen's Compensation Insurance and proof tnuit bo furnished the Pepartmfnt by said Contractor . that he has accepted the provisions of said Act and Insured his lia bility thereunder or secured exemption therefrom. . .... For Information and full particulars In oulro at lloom 113, Cltv Hall. JOHN C. WINSTON. Director. SAYS MINISTER IS THIEF Lawyer'a Wife Charges He 8tolo Handbag With $7156 While Calling Columbus, O., Mnrch. 17. ijy a P.I Tim iiw. A. M. Johnson, of .Co lumbus, was rurcstcd yesterday by the police on complaint of Mrs. Elizabeth Mctcnlt, wife ot nn attorney here, who chnrcca the minister with theft of a linmlltnn ivmtnlntnff STltiO in lOwelr.V and Bcouritlcs wlillo paying a eoelal call nt her home. Mr. .Tnlinenn. who claims to bo nn ordained Methodist Episcopal mlnlst'er, lias no pnstorato, but hna been preach ing in missions throughout this part of the state. At nollce hcadnuartcrs the minister denied he had tnken tho handbag, sny log he had concluded his visit with Mrs. Mctcalf and left tbo homo whllo sho was unswcrlne n telephone. Tho hand bag has not been found, pollco say. TOIWRVKY DRPARnrKNT Bureau of l)i:rnTln nnd 1'rlntlnt WashlniEton. D. C. .. . . March 1. 1020. Sealed proposals ore Invited to furnish Dextrine. Oils. Textiles. Engravers' sip. piles. Dry Colors, Taper Box Blanks and Pnrcr during the fiscal year beelnnln July 1. 1920. and the rlsht la reserved to reject any or Ml bids or parts of bids. Samples of Dextrine Oils, Textiles, En-cravers- Supplies nnd Dry Colors must be received at the Bureau of Eneravinff and Printing uot later than 2 u. m April 12. 1020. Samp'es ot Taper Box Blanks nnd Paper must be received at the Bureau of Ena-ravlnr and Printing not later than 2 p, m Monday. April 5, 1920. " Blank forms with specifications for pro posals, giving dates on which the )'1s for the several schedules will be opened and further Information will be furnished on application to James U. Wllmetn. Director. I'KUl U.UO toil, SlUCKlAuS Uun.9 u( the uuatiermasicr Ueneial, Clotning and Equipage Division, Munitions Uuildlnc, Wasulngton. D. C. Sealed Proposals, in duplicate, will bo received here until 11:00 A. M. March 22nd, 1020, for furnishing all or any part of l.doO 00(1 pairs Cotton Stock ing" tnformatloi on request POWER PLANT FOR SALE 50 Kilowatt, self-contained, direct-connected engine and fenerator unit, comprising kinner Engine and Western Electric Co.'s 400 ampere, 125 volt, direct-current gen erator; rheostat, circuit breaker, main switch, seven 100 ampere circuit switches, ammeter and volt-meter, all mounted on two - panel marble switchboard with angle iron frame; also lead from generator to switch board. In excellent condition, run. ning and in use. May be teen at N. W. Corner vine and 17th Sts. For further information apply US. 16th St rtione. Spruce 0174 BUILDERS' MILLWORK Doors, Sash, Mouldings, Columns, Etc. THE HANEY-WHITE CO. 17th and Glenwood Ave. Warchouta 21it and Glenwood Ave. Lists From Plana and Estimates Given FARM AND GARDEN FARM AND GARDEN WE OFFER $23,000 Penna. & N. Y. Canal & R. R. Cons. 4s, April, 1939, at 83'2 and Interest Guaranteed Princ.nal nnd Interest by Endorsement by Lehigh Valley R. R. Co. HENRY D. BOENNING & CO. STOCK I1XCII xr.E iicii.ni.vo Direct I'rlv to Telephone to New York THE prices of many underlying bonds of sound intrinsic worth have shrunK because of hiRh money rates. Invest ors who hold such bonds will want Let ter P-4, which offers several concrete sug gestions for the im provement of their investment position. Copy on request George H. Burr & Co. Inveitmrnt Securitici 4Z1 Cbeitnut St. Philadelphia Send for "Bond TaW FWISfwks IMCOaPOHATKO lib nroadway Stock Eich. Bids.. NEW YOnit 'HlLADKI.PniA Oti Main at. CO titata Nt. BraDauyoKT bouton I KlI Knts is :m:m r;a m ib i: usnn inn m fiCA e i . ,frr 5 Investment Securities ! EtUbli.hcd 1890 p y Independence Square, East SiB uiia.ii ikUjn!iuuujJkuaiiJLtijiici.ii.au: R. B. CARR Accountant and Auditor Specializing In all INCOME TAX MATTERS Former Incomo Penna. Bldg., Tax Inspector Philadelphia. MERCANTILE BANK OF THE AMERICAS 14 TIM: hTltl.I T NK1V 10RK An tin j i llank for , r.i0i! Trade c Orlrjn I'.irN Madrid Harcelona ViriLlvThD HANKS III Colombia Veru V. nesue a Ftrusll i-uru . A'il f i t.i!u.i Honduras IRti Wm0 JmffiSk evmfmmMti'zrm&VZm 3 SSvAlWv Lo 'SlSiniefA vnHr rlXk 1 KH KKjQjl&. - sn flUSsUhPWSTSar jf3 k1 Six PEES Mteet EAS ACCUSED OF PEDDLING DOPE Berks County Prison Inspector Is Charged With Dlopenslng Heroin Reading, 1,, Jfarch 17. Charccs of "dope" being peddled in tho Berks county Jail by n member of the board of prison Inspectors may be the causo of tbo next' investigation nt tho institu tion, which Ims recently been under fire from severul sources. For some tlmo thcro have been stories of heroin reach ing certain prisoners, nnd n short time ago u hypodermic needle was found in ono of tho cells. According to reports ono of the In spectors wns seen to go to the house of a woman In this city and obtain u let ter, nnd then, contrary to all rules, slip it to one of tho women prisoners. TO SEEK ALTITUDE RECORD Professor Will Explore Upper At mosphere In Airplane New i'orli, March 17. (By A. P.) Prof. David Todd, director of tho ob servatory of Amherst College, an nounced last night that in a few weeks ho would attempt n now altitude record nt Omaha In an alrplano driven by Major Leo Stevens, U. S. A. Tho aerial "expedition," it was. stated, will bo in search of new data ot astrouomical nnd meteorological Im portance. Instruments and recording devices necessary for discovery of elec trical disturbances, the presenco and proportion of Knees In the upper air nnd other unfamiliar data will bo carried by the "explorers.'' STRIKE THREAT IN READING City Employes Demand Wage In creases In Ultimatum Heading, Va., March 17."Moro money or wo quit," Is tho ultimatum of city employes In the bureaus of wntcr, sowers nnd streets. Notlco has been sent tb Councllmcn Dauipmnn nnd Ycagcr, superintendents of tho depart ments of public property and streets re spectively. It domands nn immcdlato Incrcaso and Is signed by all tho work ers in tho bureaus., Engineers nt the Maiden Creek PP: ing station nro snld to have crystallized sentiment for higher psy demand. They got $1700 a, year nnd houses, rent free. The climax wns hastened when tho pay of laborers rind caulkers wns hKrcwT after a week's strike. '"vrcajed,' Bus Lino io Water Qap Approved Ilarrisburg, March 17.Tlic I'i.mi Serv Ice Commission has npprSvc.lZ application of B. A. Kramlnii ' certificate to opcrato sSglitsen nl ifor from Philadelphia to Delaware8 yffigl First Mortgage 6 Bonds Eornlnrst Three times Interest charters. Donnst Two (harm of stock "1th cadi $1,000 Uond. Kamlnirst Available for stock. S13 iter share per annum, Irlco ot rtond 02 and Interest. Detailed drculor, Incluiltip eitoliwr's rcrort o valuation, accountant's audit of rnniinflJ ami attorney's opinion of leaal It, on reauest. PAUL & CO. Members Phlln. Stock Exchange (421 CHESTNUT STREET MORTGAGE INSURANCE A J1000 MOHTOAOB COSTS 410.55 per MO. Mortgage cleared In 15 years. For full information call MOnTGAOE INSUrtANCEJ DEPT. Stokes Packard Hanghton & Smith RTH AN' II rw K w; i K. r-L.-TT- -i-i- t un imKSfjxsnc r-.'jn&jErjHLwiEr mi rfWK v.iiULnia -mm . wrmrrrr" -' immM r The Importance of Being Pleasant TV7E believe that being W pleasant is iust as much a part of banking service and practice as being efficient ana sound. In our opinion, the best service is the most courteous and every member of our bank ing staff works with that principle in mind. You are invited to consult us about opening a checking account or about any other banking or trust business you may have. Commercial Trust Company City Hall Square West Member Federal Reserve System J, Iff im itt!'v'j.nmm&'& r:h us . Wm Warn V-Jii vjywMLvrrau CITY OF NJTRO m .WEST.VA. A Real Bargain AVo oftr a him l r t- ' r-ofrp,n.j u i i i) nn lrllic, a timntli h km (und nn enormous i h -. ii iuit and cnrnuiK it Urn h i r, ,. , .jrjft - at a pri thai it. .i . , ii..ium sure a pront uf lo rn i a if -i ais. Send for Dttaite. Frederick Peirce & Co 1421 Chestnut St., Phila. Hofe Investing is mtrrly a waller of ktwtoinu trftrre to b n yur bonds Morris Foundry Co. becond nnd rine Mrrets CVMIJl.-, N. J. Grate Bars a Specialty llrll I'liiinc. unidfn 2388 Hecker & Go. Bankers and Brokers Uttnbeis ot Phlidlphla and New Tor Stock UxchaiiKes W. T- f OH. UTII A.M t UKMTNDT HTS. nnniil MetlnrN OFI'ICU OK The United Gas Improvement Company The first Spencer Sweet Peain existence was brought to America by Burpee. Since then vc have introduced over two hundred dis tinct new varieties, each an im provement on the past. Burpee's Sweet Peas arc crown in California on our Floradale Farm. The House of Burpee is recog nized the world over as American Headquarters for Sweet Peas. To make it easy for you to have some of the finest Sweet Peas n your garden we have prepared the Superb Collection listed belpwi Superb Sweet Peas For 25 cte. King White glistening pure white flowers gigantic in size. George Herbert truly giant-flowered bright rosy-Carmine. ElfridaPcarson-a lovely shadeofpinkwithadelicatetingcofsalmon. Mrs. Townsend white with a clear and delicate edge of light blue. Royal Purple- rich rosy purple blooms of largest size. Burpee Blend the finest and most gorgeous mixture of Spencer Sweet Peas e er ottered, all the best colors selected ar.d blended. This Superb Collection is a revelation of daintiness and beauty. It contains one packet each of the Superb Spencer Sweet Peas listed above, together with the Burpee leaflet on "How to Grow Sweet Peas." If purchased separately the Superb Collection would cost 60 cts. It will be mailed to your door complete for 25 cts. Just dip out the coupon and (ill in the space below. W. ATLEE BURPEE CO., Seed Growers, Burpee Buildings, Philadelphia Gentlemen: Enclosed I am sending you 2Sc for your collection of Superb Sweet Vea. At N ITRO, W. Va. Machinery for Inspection, Sale and Immediate Delivery While building the City of Nitro a large quantity of equipment and machinery was pro vided. All of this equipment 'is either new or in serviceable condition and apart of it is now available for sale and itnmediate delivery lilt p.i.. Name ?.".rl J? GEO. A. HUHN & SONS KTOfKM M IIOMI-5 Members ot thn Pmladr-iphlii New York and rhlraiM """ k Kxi hanees Isew York t' ittnn Kx UjjiK" Commission Orders Executed In All the Prlncln.il Markets uuu.i'.vi r. toritr nun,. ItlH allien St. ni.w Mmi' mhi i: 111 llrnudn y, Nnr inrk To: TRUST CO. or BANK Trust Citato Investment Specialist Yoanr man. I'lilluddnhljn. or SO. wonts urrninni'iil sjlurlrd position Hllli brlclit future In n tlnunclal Instltutlnn, I'liPu. or (Iscnlirrr. ICuimlcdse.of rrut IXnto utTalr. til rr' broad tlnunrliil enrrrnrf. Ijtt t cJro nnaltliir und liitr.tlnE nrrurltli"! (or IndlildimU und trust fStales J. artounts. tlttioiit losii, L'ulrmltr irudiule. Uood refrrtner. f 308, Ledger Oflico N w i r 1 i Odd ,t,(1 rrli fts Phi d luph'i .Msrch 3 1020 The Annuul M tl.iu f the Stoikholdf ri .if Thn t nit 1 i.ia Iinpromnt rompany will be held at me nrflce of the Company, N'orthweit Corner '4 Broad and Arch streets. l'MU.l. Iphlj on M outlay . .Muy :i, UriO, nt Vi ii'ilock noon, for the purposo of eleutliiK u Prenldtit und ulx Directors, to serve for the tntulriK 'ar; of conslderlni; and uctlns upon the subJeit of a proposed Increase In the authorized capital stock of the Company from l.'."Jl tOU sharts of tli par valuu of t'i rali to 1.'. J 1,1. VI shares .f the par ulue ot 10 earh. nil of hl-h Increase fall ie heven l'er lent ruinulntlo Pre. i t i r ! niotU u'o tntliled to pr ferenco on iKiuulatlon tri tlm par value thereof and ! cirued unpaid dividends, to ! pdcoinaulo I in whulc or tn part ut S.'i ii. r share und' arrrufu unpato uiMnenus io nio ttio same otlnc rlKhts as tin Cotuinon Mm It, and to hJve eucli other richts. prlvikeea profer ences and limitations as may be determined at raid meeting; of authorizing; the Issue of 122 000 shurrA of ald Preferred Stock tn be iniued and disposed o by the Board of Dlrectora at such time or times and upon such terms and conditions as bald Board shall MPS rove provided, however, that said i-harea at) ill first he offered to the stock holders pro rata for suberrlptlon at pars the balance ot the uuthorlzid harm of said Preferred Htock to be IsHUd from time tu time, hut only when und u authorlzeJ ut n suuse'iuont stoikholdi'rg' muettnsr, and of transacllns u Ii nili.r busiueHs an may prop criy nuni" cviui. nv ucsmii, AddlCJJ Both Large and Small Users fhe stocls transfer books will be closed from 8 f, tu.. Asrll 81, until 0 a. ,ra.. Jlay .' By order of tpe Board Bf rjrecors. i Benefit bu Usin a MM mi. ri-.. f IPMjA. IMru I nc Mvricvi timer i uihi benefit from the standpoints MAW of economy because It goea twicr as far as athera r low cost and first-clasa results. Used nn all inside miriuces in homes, oflkea or largo factories, it piven a firm, hard finish tlint cfoca not peel nor rub off. lta sanitary quality protects thereby opening up now five nucH of usefulness continually. White and colore. Uy the bbl. (325 lbs.), 10c lb. (10c gallon); mallcr lots, 12c lb. (18c gallon). Contractors bccurc special prices. Sample for testing FKEIt, 2-lb. "Household" Cartons Makes Vi Gallon AT DEALERS' 30c JOHN C. OETERS, Mfr 1242 N. 31st St. Tanks and TabsSteel Plate and Wood Stave Chemical Apparatus and Supplies Building Materials Including Pairrtt, Oils and Varnishes Pipe Valves and Fittings for Gas, Steam, Heating, Hydraulic, Plumbing and Sprinkler Systems Household Furniture and Furnishings Food Supplies River Fleet Equipment and Supplies Hardware Bolts, Nails, etc. Wrenches, Gaskets and Packing, General Pumps Centrifugal, Reciprocating, Plunger, Subterranean, Power Force Steam Jet, Diaphragm Suction, Gaso line Sidewalk Transmission Machinery Belting Rubber, Acid Proof, Convsc, Accessories and Tools Time Recorders Cash Registers Adding Machines Electrical Supplies and Motors Engineers' Instruments and Supplies, Testing Machines Contractors, Equipment Metals Sulphuric and Nitric Add Plant Equip ment Ether and Alcohol Equipment Water and Sewer Pipe Fittings and Valves, Fire Hydrants Refrigeration Machinery Electric Elevators Process Machinery Chemical, Pulp Mill, Ether, Alcohol etc. Power Machinery Advise us in which items you are interested and we will immediately forward complete bulle tins of description giving detail as to make, size, capacity, condition and available auantitie! available quantities Addreaa Communications to CHARLESTON INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION Operating tho CITY OF NITRO, W. 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