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Crash
Coming!
.'h&Prices on manv commod.
itf itiea are alrendv tnlmpcmn.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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. Va.
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