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7l9 SPRING 7l9
EMBRoIDERIEs.
&C. to 40c. Ditto 27inch for Childrens Dresses Soc
to 81. 45-inch flouncings in Hemstitched, Tucked,
Plated aud NEndykes 65c. to "a. Complete lines Of
Nainsook and Swiss Match Sets in Vandyke, Tucks
and Hemstitch New designs in Irish Point Edgings,
skir tngs and Flouncings. in vankyke and Hemsttch
Also full line of the drawn work Embroidery,
80 and 45-inch, with narrow to match.
cHANTILLY FLoUNCEs.
We call special attention to the reductions made in
these goods: 45-inch FlUuncings $50. reduced
from $225; al.75 from $3.50: ~ from %; e. So
from 1915; 1929 from s4.5O. $40 IRON 90.
65-inch ditto, sL65 from $3.50.
DRAPERY NETS.
We have Just received another shipment Of these
most desirable goods in all the newest designs Of
stripes and figures 4S-inch wide from / TO az 90
4sinch La Tosca Nets figured and striped 81 20 and
sl.50.
PARAsoLs
In this department we are daily receiving new and
choice goods in Colored China silk. Plain and Fancy
Striped surahs. Brocsdes selected the
manufacturers. Mourning Psrasos and Carnage
Shades IN great variety.
GLOVES.
We are Offering Real Kid Glove for IL In Black,
Light and Dark Tans. &C. The in the trade ksgu-
larry sold for Sl.25. Every pair warranted
HANDKERCHIEFs.
We have just opened special lot for Easter in Fancy
Printed. Corded Revere and Tucked Borders 12,sc
Another lot kichly Embroidered, with Fancy Hem
stitched Block Designs. :.5c.
E @. DAVIS
m29 Sls Market Space. corner 9Th IT.
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F. ! F 4 4 |. E.. : + :: ):
Esnfh S'GS ~ 4 +
{ & 'oo : Z ~ LII

Mems Genuine ''Guyot" suspenders. u centa
An ILLUSTRATION of advantageous buying promp. pay.
ents ensble is the following SO spun Silk and
Isle Thread Half Hose in Black and colors ONLY 25
CENTS APAIR A job lot. but none the worse for
thst 75c. Socks in the lot
The New Knot and fourth Hand scarfs such % sci
al around town At 90 cents. are here only a. cents
1"e special price for this oar Annual Easer sa's is
30 CENTS FOR CHOICE
-. THE PALAIs ROYAL
CONTINUED below)
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CLOTHING FoR LARGE MEN.

BEAR IN MIND THAT WE PROVIDE FOR
ALL SHAPES. WE ALWAYS HAVE FULL
LINE OF CUTAWAY, FROCK AND SACK
SUITS IN ALL SIZES, FROM THIRTY-TwO
TO FIFTY CHEST MEASURE, FOR COATS
AND VESTS. AND FOR TROUSERS FROM
TWENTI-ElGHT To FIFTY FOUR WAIST,
AND FROM TWENTY-EIGHT TO THIRTY
SEVEN IN SEAM. SHAPES ARE REGULAR,
LONG AND SLIM. AND EXTRA LONG,
SHORT AND STOUT. AND EXTRA STOUT,
ALL MADE AND TRIMMED IN THE SAME
FAULTLE IS MANNER THAT is CHARAC-
TERI TIC OF ALL OF OUR CLOTHING.
OUR STOCK OF LIGHT-wEIGHT OVER
COATS WAS NEVER IN BETTER SHAPE AT
TEN, TWELVE AND FIFTEEN DOLLARS
WE ARE SELLING THE BEST COAT YOU
EVER SAW AT THOSE PRICES. WE HAVE
SOLD OyERCOATS TO NUMBERS OF YOUR
FRIENDS THIS SEASON. LET Us SELL
YOU ONEs
REMEMBER OUR PRICES ARE NOT ON
A BASIS THAT WILL ADMIT OF ANY
SLAUGHTER SALES AT THE END OF THE
SEASON, BUT ARE LOWEST NOW.
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HvENrNa GLOVES.
We SHALL SELL THIS WEEK

Our Ladies' s9.5o l2.button Mousqustairss at ear
. $40 10 =" "9247
$40 20 90 $3.50
In best quality French Kid in all colors Every pair
warranted aud fitted to the hand 1t our risk.
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The PA1A1s ROYAL U1srERs.

THE PRICEs-s6. 81, slO. s12. sl4, s1e, ais
eco
THE STYLES are the "Connemarsn and the nsw
"Iondon" Ulster.
THE Administrators French Plads and En-
gish Brosdcloths, Black Disgonals Figured Armures
and Matalesse. These cloths specially manufsc-
tured for these garments Made pure wool of light
weight they drspe with classic grace
The PALAIS ROYAL.
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Sun SHADES PARAsors AND
UMBRELLAS
rsEr a W. 90 E ERf ""ssss
Z "a a 7 LII 90 ? II ssss !:

Black Satin Sun Shades lined with Crooked Handles
CLOS. s2, $3.50
Black silk Sun Shades. plain and trimmed. lined
Black and White. 81. e. so. g. 6s. ESQ and %.
Parssols Is and 20 inches in Black. Plain Colors.
Fancy Stripes and Piads. lined and unned 81 81 as.
s3. Is. $3.50. "a. s5 Lace trimmed IS to sll.5O.
Sun Umbrellas, "a inches in Black and PLANE plors
Natural and sterling Silver Handles, sllo to 325.
Umbrellas, 20 and % inches Gloria Helvetia Wind
sor and Pure Silk. Natural and oxidized Handles
Prices range from u. up.
Elegant assortment Of Ladies' Easter Gloves in all
the Lew shades and latest embroidery
Novelties in Easter Handkerchiefs aud veilinsa
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WOODWARD ; LOTHRoR.
Corner llth and r Sta nv
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PALA1s ROYAL BEADED Wars.

THE PRIcEs-s4. So. SO. 81, ss. $40. sl2, els.
els. $40. $22.
THE MATERIALS are Ottoman and Faille Silk, the
Trimmings Of Silk and Beaded Fringe and Lace
THE STYLES include "Peerines." but the more
correct IL the new "Princess"
THE PALAIs ROYAL
tippo 1 halo
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ROBINSON. PARKER kc1,
\ ONE PRICE CLOTHIERS,
$40 SEVENTH ST. NV.
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CARPETS.

Moquette Rug. IT. 3 in. by I2 IT, q N, s25
Body Brussels Rug. 40 Il. in BY Il II 8 an, s25.
E. II IN, by Is IT,. go.
BODY Brussels Rug l9i Gan Sy 10 e.. $40
Smyrna Rus. f. IN. by 10 IT, q in, az. %.
4" 81 # by IL IT, $50
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sAKs AND COMPANY.
TAILoR-MADE CLOTHES.
PENNSYLVANIA AVE. AND SEVENTH STREET.
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The PALA1s ROYAL JACKETS

(Continuod belowl
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THE PKICE-4I9S, u, %2.b6, 8296 81 So
S39S. %.
THE sTYLES-High shoulders aud br,id trim.
mngs IN over one hundred styles
THE cOLORs-Blsck. Blue. Gray, Tan, rsvn.
Brown Red. Green.
CONTINUED below.)
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-11-15
CHANGE OF MANAGEMENT.
The Control OF The Union Paeine
ReEained BY Gould.

NEW YORK, Nov. IA promi-
nent railway manager, who is
thoroughly familiar with the pro
gress that has been made towards
bringing Western roads into closer
relations with one another, said
yesterday that the change in the
control Of the Union Pacific railroad
which will soon be made apparently
means a great deal to the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul RailrOau.
Messrs. Drexel, Morgan & Co. have
for some time past beeR Influential
in the management ofthat company.
Mr.. Morgan has assisted Mr.. Gould
in regainiHg control Of the Union
Pacific, for the reason, among
others, that he wished to secure for
the 81. Paul Companies facilities
west of Omaha similar TO those en-
loved by the Chicago * Northwest
ern through its alliance with the
Union Pacific. 1t IL also clear that
other railroads running to Council
Bluffs and Omaha, but having no
lines of their own W, ST Of the Mis-
souri, River, are TO be treated by the
Union Pacific hereafter in a mannrT
that will prevent any further Grill
cism Of tbs Northwestern lines.
IL Is understood that the new
president Of the Union Pacific Rail-
road Company will be Sidney Dill
ION. Mr.. Gould wishes him 10 have
the Mace as a vindication Of his
previous management OF the com
Iauy's affairs. His duties will be
OF an advisory nature, and younger
men will he retained to supervise
the details Of operation.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-11-15
HILL MUST BE OPPOSED.
So she Friends of Ex-Presidenf
Cleveland Think

ALBANY. y. V, Nov. 14.-Gov-
ernor Hill is no. going to have his
own way in regard TO the United
states Senatorship without some
dispute. Ex-President Cleveland's
friends say that Hill must be o.
posed. His victory, whether he Sc
iects himself or one Of his friends
for the Senatorship, would be a dis
advantage 10 Cleveland. A move
ment has been started in the western
mart Of the State that seeks to nam
Wilson s. Bissell, one Of Cleveland'~
law partners Mt the time he was
ele, ted. Governor Bissell is about
81 years old, is a graduate Of Yale.
and when Cleveland was elected
Governor by such a large msjority
in 1852 his campaign was g.eatly
assisted by Bissell. Mr.. Bissell
came with him to Albany on the
last Of January following. He has
often done good turns for Cleveland,
and in his statement Of this morning
that he will sacrifice his own person.
al feelings and become n candidate,
II Is thought he is doing a still
further good turn for his old friend.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-11-15
CAMPAIGN EXPENSES.
what The Manipulation or Free
yoferS Costs In New York.

New YORK, Nov. l4.-In New
York there i a law com peiling can
dIdates to file statements Of eam-
paign expenses. Mayor Grant swofe
that his election cost him only u
few hundred and his d-feat-d OPP
ponent Scott paid les than n humid
red. rO-day's statements, however,
were more interesting. The cam
paign cnst Delaney Nicoll sj552.9j,
while Mr. GJf, his opponent, only
spent SlSIT. Comptroller Myers
expenses aggregate SSI75, while il
cost Leonard Ag'egeTich S6543 So to
be elected County Clerk. NIcoil
raid John VI Qua ie. the usurer OF
rammauy Hail, 5000 ami used the
rest for uther purposes. Judge Da-
vii McCadam, the rainnlany en-
did ,te for J,i.ly. Il the superior
Court. ptid S4Ss5 50, and couirIbu-
tIuus aggrrgaiIng $40 100 were made
On his behalf u the organization
that nominated him. Theodore w.
Myers, united Democrat for Comp
troll,-r, paid Ss,175, Us foilOws: To
Charles Cauda, treasurer OF the
County Democracy, 5000; Peter
Rush, chairman of the fweuty-first
district County Democracy, $40,
and To John McQuade, treasurer of
rammany Hall General Committee,
50 SO. IL Gust the aldermen from
$500 to 500 apiece anu the as
sem5lymen about the same, aud
the municipal league paid nearly
So, 900 for the privilege Of fighting
rammany 10 no purpose.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-11-15
THE INDIAN EXCITEMENT.
General Ruser Does Not Agree
with General Miles.

with General Niles
HURON, ). d., Nov. l4.-General
Thomas II. RIger. commander OF
the department OF Dakota, U. 3. A.,
accompanied by Lieutenant Wood
ruff, was here this afternoon. They
came direct from Standing Rock
Indian Agency, where they inyesti-
gated the reported excitement aud
discomfort among the Indians be-
cause of the expected coming OF a
Messiah. sitting Bull, whom they
regard as one OF the wildes; indians
ON the reservation, and who has
given the Interior Department no
little trouble, is responsible for much
Of the excitement, which has now
sui.sided. Reports were greatly ex-
aggerated. Major Mclaughlin,
agent at Standing Rock, is Ia favor
with the Indians. and will have no
trouble la keeping them quiet.
General Ruger and Lieutenant
Woodruff went 10 Fort Sully this
afternoon. They will visit the vari
Gus military posts and Indian agen-
cies In North and south Dakota be-
fore r,tIrning 10 st. Paul.
The DdIy Nelrs' Washington
special asserts that on the recon-
mendation OF General Miles the War
Department has ondeIed troops frOm
several points in the vicinity Of the
Sioux Reservation TO take the field
at once. There will doubtless be a
repetition Of the scenes enacted sew
eral years ago whel General Sheri-
dan massed n large force Of United
States troops near Fort Reno, In
dian Territory, and prevented n
threatened on break. The War ID, :
partment is now disposed 10 make a
similar demonstration against the
Northern Indians, and spend no
time IN parleying with them.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-11-15
A NEW SOLUTION.
The Alleged Cause OF the Panic In
the Stock Market


WASHING ron, Nov. 1.-THE
Washington Critic, which, under its
former management, was very
earnestly opposed 10 the anti-lOttery
bill, contains a curious story today
as to the part which the Louisiana
Lottery Company played in the
recent stock panic in New York.
The Critic says.
"a gentleman who is usually well
posted concerning the undercurTent
OF public aud financial affairs, sug-
gested a new solution OF the whole
matter. Mr.. Wananaker's troubles
ami the financial stringency in New
York are both due TO the same
cause. That cause is the Louisiana
Lottery Company. That cOmpan'
Is one Of tie most powerful financial
corporations in the world, and it l.
as rsvengetul rs an Indiin. il has
been its steady policy 10 ruin finan
cially whenever it could whose
ever stood in its way. Mr..
Wsnamaker has incurred It's deepest
hatred by the part he took In bring
Ing about the legislation hostile To
lotteries, which was passed during
the recent Congress. The Zeal with
which he has enforced the law has
only intensified the company's de-
sire for revenge. Now this COM
pany, learning that he was borrow
ing money, withdrew from the
banks, aud consequently from
circulation, the enormous reserve
fund Of $1,000, 900. This so tights
ened the money market as not only
to prevent Mr.. Wanamaker from
borrowing in New York, but
brought about the s'-arcity Of ready
money, which nearly turned furry
in stocks into a geuV'us panic, aud
which did cause the failure in New
York Of several supposedly strong
firms and the closing Of at lesst one
bank. Ii may he thst Jay Gould
had a hand in depressing ReaiiDg
stock, but IL was the lottery COM
psDy's endeavor to give Wanna
maker a financial death-1low,
which l believe brought about this
s..f,aTpanf- ~
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-11-15
THE r,RIrF POLICY.
sir Play fair Gives same statistics
of InIsr--t 10 Ionsumer--

sir Pla, fair Gives ssm~ Statistics
of Idisr--t 10 Consumer--
LONDON, Nov. IA. - Sir Lyon
PlayIair, in a speech at Leeds List
night, dwelt at great length on the
tariff policy Of the United States
de cited a host Of statistics TO show
that the consumer always paid thu
extra duty. The effects Of the tariff
will he disastrous to American agri-
culture. He declared that Canada
will - allie To supply Greet Britain
with all tine food she now gets from
the United States. II Cauasa
would reconstruct her tariff on rev.
euue principles, Europe and Asia
would contribute TO her further cum
merrial pr sperity.
Referring To the meat inspection
bill Of America, he declared the en-
towering OF the President to boy
colt nations, was an act unworthy
Of A great nation. The boycott had
never hitherto been recognized by
international law. He considered
the reciprocity clause in the Me
kinley Till a sdfety-valve 10 prevent
the high pressure from blowing up
pr lection. Already there were
signs in Germany, Italy and tlse-
where of the flames OF distress in
the protection camps. Though
England might lie injured for a
year CT two 10y the United States
tariff legislation, he hoped she
would not dream Of repr.sals.
The Times, in a long editorial,
SAYS Sir Lyons speech is the most
complete exposure yet published OH
either side Of the Atlantic Of the at
surdity Of tine Mckinley tariff. The
opponents Of high prJtectiOu duties,
il says, could hardly do better than
to circulate his di-passionate argu-
meut am0ng the Ann rican electr-
ale before the next contest for con-
troll Of the ex, euti,e lower.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-11-15
An OLD WOMAN.
She Claims TO be One Hundred and |
Seventeen u sars OF age.

She Claims 10 be One Hundred and
Seventeen n sars OF age
NEW YORK, Nov. IA col
ore,f woman lives at 75s Greenwich
Street, who would prOOably compete
successfully for the honor Of being
the oldest person 10 this city. Mrs.
Lucy Ridley is her name. She
claims the ripe old age Of liz years.
With her !ive her son-iR-law, Ben
jlmin Ridley, her granddaughter,
Mrs. Rebecca Ridley, aud the lat
ter,s daughter, Miss Rebecca Rid
lev. Phese four persons live and
seem TO enjoy themselves in the
basement OF an old -fashioued three
story house. Three rooms are all
they have.
Mrs. Ridley was born in Africa
and was brought to this country In
a slave ship earlier than she eau
remember. She became the slave
of the man she still calls Massa
James DJwny, VINO lived near OK
fond. in North Carolina When
James DOwny died she fell into
other hands and had several
masters. She finally Decame the
property Of James Ridley, who also
lived near Oxford. She was then
sixteen years old. She continued in
the Ridley family until she was
freed by the emancipation pro-
clamation. She has been married
three times, the frat time almost n
century ago, and has had nine child
ren, all Of whUm are dead. Her
last husband w4s one Of James Rid
ley,s slaves. At that time she had
n grown daughter; her husbands
son by former marriage married
this daughter, and 50 Mrs Ridley
had a stepsOn and son-.n law IN
one. Mrs. Ridleyis husband and
her daughter followed soon after.
The son-in law is the Benjamin
Ridley that still lives with her.
Benjamin says he Is sixty-h'uI
years old and his appearance con.
firms his statement.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-11-15
THAT BRITISH CRUISER.
She was DrnzIed In Building and
Never Tested.

LoSDuN, Nov. li.-Strange stories
are afioat in regard to the Inflated
cruiser Serpent" IL is alleged
that she was hunsled in building
ana that her test trials under steam
were farces. THESE allegations are
now said h have been matters OF
common gossip among sailors ever
since the vessel was launched, but
il so they never reached the general
public in print.
1t is known that the men COM
planned Of the brutality Of the cap
tain, who threatened to repay them
by severe chastisement. There are
several desertions frUm the vessel
during her last voyage. The al
mifalty are suppressing all details OF
this kind so far as possible and the
complete story will probably not be
made public until the report OF the
noard Of inquiry into the disaster Is
made. and perhaps not then.
LONDON, Nov. IA dispatch
from Corunna says the survivors oi
he ssSerpent''staie that several mis-
haps occurred TO her before the ship
was wrecked. The Admiralty Off
.ials fatty contradict the statements
II Admiral Elliott ami assert Tn Al
the s'Serpent" was perfectly sea
worthy. Thirty bodies were wash
"a ashore, but nUne of the officer:
have yet been round.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-11-15
. r,,o, P.ciac Victory.

CHICAGO, Nov. II, - A vote OF
the m-moefs Of the Western Freight
Association today showed that
every road except the Burlington
was ready to back down and accept
the terms of the Union Pacific. The
question as TO whether action could
he taken without the unanimous
consent Of all lines was Iei-rred Ia
Inc cnairman. The Burlington
ueooIe say, even IL the Union Pa
eff. succeeds in forcing the new
divisions on its Omaha connections,
it 1.-THE Buriiugton) will continue to
exchange traffic on tue Old basis
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-11-15
A RACE CONFLICT.
The German Trouble in East Africa:
Several Persons
Killed.
AN EXPLANATORY LETTER lraom
JAMESON.
Strans' Stories Aaoat Concerning
That British rdrp d. Cruiser
The ''serpeut.n
TROOPS TO BE SENT AGAINST
THE INDIANs.i
The Louisiana Lottery said To Have
Caused the Recent Stock
Panic.
TROOPS TO BE SENT AGAINST
THE iNDIANs.i
BY Telegraph to The SEws.
MRS. JAN ssoN's DENIAL.
Explanation OF the Cannibai Incl
dent

Explanation OF the CannibaI Incl
dent
LONDON, Nov. l4.-Mrs. Jameson
writes 10 the papers, enclosing a let
ter written 10y her husband to SIR
Walter McKInnon, after Assad Per
rams story had been toll, entering a
vigorous denial Of its truth. In the
letter Jameson says he was deceived.
He saw a curious native dance,
which rippoO rib told him wa usu-
ally followed by a cannibal feast.
He was skeptical, whereuPona another
Arab told him (Jameson) to give
him bit Of cloth ami he would see.
Jameson thought this a trick to Oh
tain gilt, but gave the Arab six
handkerchiefs. The girl was
dragged out and murdered before he
knew what was going on. He made
no sketch at the time, but made
some that evening in his camp.
Jameson goes on to tell Of the dis
reputable character of Assad, and
concludes with the retraetion of
that chief, in which he slys the
story about buying the girl was also
misunderstood. Mrs. Jameson adds
that her husband was about 10 take
further steps TO clear himself when
stricken down y fatal fever.
Bonuey's official report Is also
printed. In the course Of it he
severely critieizes the management
Of Jameson and Bsrttelct, who, he
says, were hand and glove. They
endeavored to hamper him. Bon
ney) in various ways. He says the
march from Yambuya 70 Unaria
vas delayed constantly by buster,
swasger and bad management.
speaking OF the serious losses Of
arms and stores, he ssys that during
the twenty-four days Of Birttelots
absence, when he Bonney) was in
charge, they never lost q man OIL
load aud Travelled quicker. BY
BaritelOt's bad management loads
were scattered all over the district
and many Of them lost.
In Bonney;s letter 10 Barttelot,
after telling OF the MjDr bringing
chains from Stanley Falls for slaves
be says: FYou may not like 10
hear this, bu: the facts are in the
possession o! the ConsB State aI-
thorities and you had best be pre-
pared 10 meet any statement" In
concluding his letter to Stanley,
Bonney says that, reviewing all
events he believes that BarttelOt
Wa insane.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-11-15
SATURDAY EVENING

directors Of tire bank held a meeting
this afternoon. Superintendent
Preston said the board considered
WAYS aud means to rvbahilate the
bank, and resolved 20 make active
efforts % that end. IL successful,
the bank ought To open Monday or
TUESDAY. 4 committee from the
CLEANING house has expressed conf
d-nce in the solvercy Of the institu-
ton.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-11-15
GoULD.s sUGGEsrIoN.
The Presidents Of Railroads shouid
Enter Upon ma Agreement


New YORK. Nov. l4.-ln the Sun
tomorrow viii appear n letter All
dressed - the editor from Jay Could,
10 which the writer says there art
a group Of roads known rs the
Western and Southwestern system,
traversing the most fertile and nap
IDLY developing territory OF tue
United Srates; that the stock anu
onds Of thee properties are held
by thousands OF investors IN the
east, and upon the prosperity oil
the-s roads many small Investor
end for dividends upon which t.
live.
ss5omething over eighteen months
ago, - writes Could, ''during period
OF great depression, thrse great
irinkiug houses invited the presi
dents OF these roads to meet The
result Of that meeting wa- 10 fOrmu
late. the sO-ealiyd presidents agree
meni,' and 1t may Interest you
To know the difference in the
net earnings Of this group Oi
roads, as between the rates which
were tellullruCl anu hAAAhtoAASN W.
several months after the agreement
and the rates that prevailed under
the Lose and disorga nized state OF
affairs that has existed since the
agreement was broken. l estimate
tae total number Of tons moved one
mile annually 10y this group to be-
sixteen billion. The auditor OF one
OF these roads furnished "A stttement,
showing the difference between the
rates under the Presidents agree-
ment and the present. rates, which
amounts TO an increase Of / 4 mills
ser ton per mile. Applying this dii-
| terence OF IL mills To the sixteen
billion grOss annual tons on one
mile gives the startling figure Of
So, 400, O09, the annual decrease on
the net earnings Of this system OF
roads, as between their operation
under the presidents agreement anu
the loose methods now prevailing.
"Under this condition Of things II
Is hoyed that the bankers can be in-
duced to call the presidents to-
gether again, with the assurance
that they have the whole mass Of
investors behind them"