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Evening journal., 1898-12-21
HUMPS At ODESSA
ALSO MANY CASES or GRIP IN
THE LITTLE TOWN.

Odessa, Dec 2O-Mumps are keeping
a great many OF the children home
from school. There are a great many
cases Of grip also.
Mrs. Elizabeth Norris returned from
Wilmington Saturday.
DR.. Malcolm Councin was the guest
Of Dr. Dure, Of Philadelphia, on Mon
day.
DR.. Lewis,a school friend of DR.. Coun-
cill. was his guest over Sunday.
Miss Martha Townsend spent several
days of last week with Wilmington
friends.
Delaware Davis returned last We'd
nesday from Sussex county, where he
has been the guest of Lot Davis.
A number of Odessa's citizens were
summoned to appear as witnesses in
the case against Jim Butcher, held in
MiddletOwn Sunday morning. Charles
Lloyd, al. Stevens, John Smith, james
Lippincott and Augustus Moore were
witnesses in a law suit in New York or
Wednesday.
Evening journal., 1898-12-21
NEWS OF DELAWARE CITY


e fetal Correspondence Evening Journal
or Delaware City. Dec. 21.-Guy Vain
..,4s the guest OF Wilmington relatives
Saturday and Sunday.
Frank Gray has returned from a
short visit to his parents, in Whining
ton.
Harry C. Price spent Monday in the
City Of Brotherly Love.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Anderson and
sons. William and Elwood, spent Mon
day in Wilmington.
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Jester have
been called to Dover by the death OF
their brotheT-in-law, Robert Powell
Mr.. Powell was very well known here
as he was a frequent visitor Of Mr.
and Mrs. TESTERS.
Mrs. NJ. f. Hines and daughter, Miss
Lillian, have returned from a weeks
visit to Philadelphia relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Warren spen
yesterday in Wilmington.
Misses Ethel and Natalie Reyboil
were Philadelphia visitors yesterday.
Miss Lizzie Crowding spent yeeter
day in Wilmington.
Edgar Lawrence was the guest o
Wilmington relatives on Sunday.
The Presbyterian Sunday school viii
give its Christmas entertainment an
treat in the church on Monday might
December &c. instead of Sunday might
as announced.
Diamonds and Hearts" 4" a comedy Il
three acts, viii be played in the As
scmblN Hall on December 2S by tn
members Of the Literary Society.
Evening journal., 1898-12-21
CAMDEN KBWS

iecial Correspondence Evening Journal
Camden, Del, Dec. 21.-Mr. and Mrs
Eliam PenEewiM and hir. and Mrs.
oward NJ Wilkinson, OF Dover, were
tests here on SUNDAY.
,Dr. 70. w. Cooper has been in Phila-
,Ephis.
'Mr. and Nis. WAl.iam ID. Rickards
Ne returned from Philadelphia.
Mrs. William c. Il. Waller and Mrs.
ank ThOrp have returned from Do
r..
,Aliss Mamie Cowgirl haE returned
/. i'm Dover.
nPa ofessor Griffith and Miss Ellen
,eke are visiting in Baltimore and
/, tstminster, Md.
fliss Carrie Price is in Milford.
.aNi.liam C. Price and Miss Ellen
= lee have returned from visit 10
sciford.
ioihe Jr. o. u. A. M. Lodge here Is
aagreesing rapidly. Next Friday eyen-
ldifour new members viii be initiated
etc the mysteries of the order, one Of
II I'm will be Rev. G. Il. Sheppard, pas
5 eOf Camden NJ. Il. Church
etale annual Christmas entertainment
n q, be, held at the public school to
!; lro F afternoon. ait which time dia'
II eve singing, recitations, etc, will
rendered.
fhe fuLeral of AmCs Wildams, whit
suddent.y near Hazlettville las
islay, was held Sunday and the re
aims were inferred in Odd Fellows
ilalev. Howard Smith, FORMER pastor o
,tupory Church, Dover, occupied the NJ
ass Church pulpit here last Sunda.
arelt
lev. P. II. Rawllns, of Seaford, file
- Wyoming NJ. r. Church pulpl
y Gay morning and evening.
he Christmas entertainment Wi
seSheld in the M. E. Church next Mon
or night. and at Lebanon and s.
ofes' NJ. E. churches on Saturda
iaht
Evening journal., 1898-12-21
TOMATO CAEEERY FOR MAGNOLIA
TYPHOID PATIENTS CONVA-
LESCING-SONiE TOMBSTONE IN
SCRIPTIONS NEAR BOWERS
BEACH.

sCRIPTIoNs NEAR BOWERS
BEACH.
NiAgnDlda, Dec. 21.-Wilsiam M
Prouse, the leading poultry buyer az
this place, is receiving large quaneitier
of poultry weekly, in excellent con
didOn
Thieves made a raid on the turkey
uoOsts of two farmers near This place
on Friday night last and relieved them
of a number Of fine turkeys.
Business is booming in the WAY ot
horse sh0osing with the expert shoer
William Turner. at this place M
Turner has the patronage of the pub
lie far and near. and he is kept busy
from early morning until closing DAY
The highest number OF horses ehod
during the past week in one day was
fifteen. It is plainly seen that Mr.
Turner is master OF his trade.
The two. sons of A. MarvilCs, re-
siding near this place. who have been
confined TO their beds the past two
weeks with typhoid fever, are conva-
lescing.
There will be a strong effort made
this coming Spring for the erection OF
a tomato factory at this place or al
Barker's Landing. a dlstanee Of onf
mile. The writer was informed that
ID. ]. C1nn0r. one Of our large lani
owners at this place, is willing to DO.
matte very suitable piece Of land al
Barker's Landing. near the chores OF
St. Jones river. 10 any energetic per
Ebn OF PERSONS that will erect a com
modious cannery thereon. u is hoped
that the gentlemen from the Sunny
South. that were considering the mat.
ter the past Fall. will come forward
when the storms OF Winter are past
and take part in this excellent enter
prise. They will receive The wcls0m'
hand Of friendship from the citizens o'
this place and surrounding Vommuniiv
NcI-ory McIlvaine VIII offer at nub
l5c sale to-day. on his farm near Mag
noii3 his entire stock of cattle, farm
lne implements and household goods
Wi'lia5n r Wood, the son Of Franz
Woood. Of Dover is lying seriously il
Evening journal., 1898-12-21
WORK At MILLIONS SHIRT PlCTORY
SEVERAL WEDDINGS REPORTED
FOR CHRGSTMAS-A RUNAWAY
AND a FUNERAL.

SEVERAL WEDDINGS REPORTED
FOR CHRGSTNIAS-A RUNAWAY
AND A FUNERAL.
MiltOn, Dec. 21.lHenry Wilkinson
and Miss Anna Burton spent Sunday
in Milslboro.
The Red Men will attend the morn
ing services at the NJ. p. Church next
Sunday.
MrE. Louvine Mustard who was seri-
ouely injured last week, is Improving
Jackson Jettyjohn removed Ia
Georgstown Monday.
The entertainment on Friday even
ing was we'll patronized. The proceeds
amounted to $3.50.
Howard Anderson and Miss Lena
Reed were in town on Sunday.
Charles Ennis horses ran away on
Monday while hauling wood With
the exception of rubbing some paint of
the buildings. no damage was done
The funeral Of Mrs. John Johnson
wac held Wednesday afternoon at the
NJ P Church.
AIr. Richardson OF Dover, spent
Sunday with friends here.
The representative of a Baltimore
firm was in town on Tuesday to make
arrangements for work at the shirt
factory.
IL all reports are true this town will
be nude merry by the ringing Of the
wedding bells during Christmas.
It is reported that the editor of the
Times had his fortune told ten times
last week.
Evening journal., 1898-12-21
SUCCESSFUL CHURCH SUPPER
JUST CONCLUDED All HOUSTON
OTHER NEWS OF THE TOWN.

Houston, Dee. 21.-The Williams
yiAe tO4Ks closed a three nights sup
per Saturday night, realizing a nieC
sum, which is 10 be applied 70 The
iquidation OF the deIDt incurred by re-
pairing the church. A dedicatOry
service Will soon be held there 81
push ana energy a fine congregation
and membership has bsln raised. Also
live Sunday school is in operation,
with David II. KnOtts as superintend-
ent
The annual Christmas treat will be
given by The H0ustOn sunday schcol
during Christmas week. The pastor,
Rev. q. p Smith. expects TO begin HIS
protractCd q services here on New Year 6
eve.
The Epworth League is contemplate
ing q scclal ia the near future.
george i. Davis and Miss Priscilla
Dawson were married at the brides
parents, Mr. and MIS- W. II. Dawson.
Wednesday evening, Rev G. P. Smith
performing the ceremony. A reception
was given to the bride and groom and
friends by Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Daw-
son.
Miss Mae Johnson and Raymond
4iAHAkHaM MNUtt maj AANA az ANNu NA~A+iN az
the NJ. E. Church here. Many invita-
tions were sent cut.
William Vinyard is very sick at his
home.
Hog killing is well under way by
growers Of swine. but no very heavy
weights hAve been given cut
Miss Johnson. Of Stockley. has been
with hrr aunt several days, Mrs. David
Scott
r. ~. CCunseiman and family, Of
Smyrna. are with Mrs. Dickerson.
Miss Laura Burr.s is IN Philadelphia.
Mics M3h1ney. OF Harrington. has
been a guest OF the family Of S. II
Armour.
G. ID Trait entertained a comnany
r relatives from Milford on Wednes-
inv
Miss S.fl1 Tcwneend has arrived
home from Wilmington. where she has
bern with her sister, Mrs. Jacob Rice
who is vcrv il.
Water Wharton who has recoverrd d
ir-m t9phcrd fever. rs visiting 8mcns
frlcrse in the vicirity Of Laws.
The Alumni Of Go,dev C-i.ege vii
Evening journal., 1898-12-21
LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS.

LEFT IN CARE OF THE EVENING
JOURNAL FOR THE GOOD OLD
SOUL.
These letters have been LETT at this
office to be forwarded to Santa Claus,
and the Evening Journal herewith pre-
sents them:
Yorklyn, Del, Dec. q.
Dear slrss: l am little boy eeven
years old. / have a little sister three
years Odd named George. / want a
gun, bail, wagon, horse, a train Of cars,
whip, a Shovel. a hoe and rake, a dog,
a hatchet and a pair Of gum boots, and
some candy and nuts. Ny little sister
wants a doig and coach and some candy
and nuts. Your little friend,
Earl williamson,
Yorklyn, Del.
Evening journal., 1898-12-21
CANDY FOR The CHILDREN
WOODsIDE YOUNGSTERS DIslAP-
POINTED AT PROSPECT OF
NONE-OTEIER NOTES.


Woodside, Dee. 21.--Last Sunday be-
ing nice bright clear day,
this piuce had quite crowd cut for
meeting and Sumday school, 1t being
the first sunday clear for three salnr
days, and some OF course c4me out 10
hear il they would have amy kind OF a
Christmas entertainment. but there
was nothing said. The little folks
went home with long faces. The little
ones like to have some nice music and
.recitations, and get, after all the speak
ing is over, "a MJse sock of candy.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Cowgirl, Of this
place, spent Sunday in st. Jones with
Mr.. Cowgills sister, Mrs. Jacob Cow
gill.
The public school opened Hast Mon
day again with two heachers. the pri-
mary teAcher being Miss Winters, Cd
Wyoming.
John IL Nooters, who has been liv-
ing NEAR Dover for the past two years
has removed TO Sussex county. Oh
his way there he stopped with his sis
ter, Mrs. Andrew Jenkins Friday
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ezelcer Clark, Of this
place. who have been visiting relatives
and Friends in Dover, returned homs
Tuesday evening.
Miss Edith Roe, of near Canterbury
accompanied bv her friend, Miss Matte
Ingram, of Milford, were the guestl
Of Gertie Jenkins last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cauik. OF nea
Union Church. calied on Mr.. Caulki
mother last Wednesday afternoon.
Pastor Prebtyman' and wife, of thi
charge. caI.ed on The people in tcw'
"wednesday AFTERNOON.
Orlan Hastings. of near Hollands
willie. called on several OF his friend
last Tuesday.
Highland Burchenal is confined. {
the house on aecOunt of sickness.
George Roe. Of NEAR Canterbury. an
his Friend, HARRY Ingram. Of near Mi
ford, were The guests of William Whit
by last Sunday.
Evening journal., 1898-12-21

BAD HEART-COUI.D NOT LIE
DOWN FOR EIGHTEEN MONTHS
II was unhb,e TO lie down in my bed
for eighteen months. owing to emloth-
ering spells caused by Heart Disease
Ono bottle Of D1. Agnew's Cure for the
Heart removed the trouble, and to-day
I am as well as ever I was,' IL. w
lsw Toronto Junction. THIS is bu'
one cf Thousand testimonies to the
merits OF This great cure.-S6. Sold By
Mf,ier Drug Company. i02 Marks'
street, and n. B. Danfor.h Market ant
Second Streets AA
Evening journal., 1898-12-21
-PRENERRED DEATH 10 DlsGRACF

Salem, n. J~ Dee 21-Dr. J. G.
Campbell. aged so. a wsll-known phy-
sician Of Elmer. and one Of the coro-
ners Of Salem county shot himself In
the head at the mayors office at E'mrr
shortly acter his arrest on the charge
or forgery yeeierday The charge
ag3inzt the physician was that he had
forged the name Of William Kerr, %
Elmer 90 a prOmissory mote for 500. Dr.
Canpb II WAS a popular physician, and
was one Of the leading Republicans of
the town. He leaves a widow and two
small children.
Evening journal., 1898-12-21
Wllmlngton. IA. 21

Dear Old Kriss: I ann a little girl
six years old. I want a nice don baby
pair Of gum bopts, a black board. a
macintosh, q SLED. And dear Old Kriss
don't forget 10 MI my little stocking
nu.l OF candy. Don't forget my little
brother he wants an express wagon
a pair OF gum bocts a STORY book a
tree and a stocking fun OF candy. G0od
bye don't forget us. j remain your 81
tie friends
Ethel May and Normhn Conner.
Evening journal., 1898-12-21
HEACOCKIWArrs MEnnlNG

ards are out for the wedding OF
Is Annie E. Watts to Leon b. Hea-
k, both OF Philadelphia. The cere-
ny will take place al the BRIDES
ne on january 3. Miss Watts
"e4l-knOwn here, where she former
resided, and Is a sister OF r. Eben
TITS, Of this city.
Evening journal., 1898-12-21
Wilmington. DC.


ID ar Sapra Claws Please bring me-
a s,ed a Stitched a hcse cart a express
whgon a fire engin skates shohy tree
gum b-Uls gum coat rubbers shoes coa'
drum a god ring a box Of tools fer my
brother Sylvester a pair of boots FOL
papa ana a NEW umbrella for mama
Your dear little Boy,
Victor JCs phi Pufahl.
No. 1885 Walnut street.
Evening journal., 1898-12-21

HICrOUGIIING HIMSELF TO DEATH
The physicians who are attending
Eepresentatave-cleet JAMES c. Coma
way CT Suesex county. say that he can
net live mere than day or tive. al
eifcrts 70 step his hicccugh have been
in vain.
Evening journal., 1898-12-21
TURKEYs FoR cHR1srMAs.

4 flock Of 600 turkeys has been re-
we'd by Joseph Qufgley. Of Hare's
rner, from Virginia. The turkeyn
lived in a freight car at New Castle
d were driven from there to his
m They are being fattened for the
ristmas market.
Evening journal., 1898-12-21
HERE IS A CLASS OF PEOPLE

ho are injured by the use of Coffee Re
ntly there has been placed in al the
ocery stores "A new preparation called
RAIN-O, made Of pure grains, that
kos the place Of coffee. The most deli-
te stomach receives II without distress,
10 but few can ten u from coffee. II
es not cost ever 4 as mu3h. Children
ay drink Il with great benefit. IS cts.
% q cts. per package. Try it. Ask for
RAfN-O.
Evening journal., 1898-12-21
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS

is due not only to the originality and
simplicity Of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
manufactured by scientific processes
known 10 the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only, and we wish TO impress upon
all the Importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. As the
genuine Syrup Of Figs is manufactured
by the CALIFORNIA Fro SYRUP 20.
only, a knowledge of that fact win
assist one in avoiding the worthless
limitations manufactured by other par.
ties. The high standing of the CALI
FoRNIA Fro SYRUP Co. with the medi-
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs has
given 70 millions Of families, makes
the name of the Company a guaranty
of the excellence of its remedy Il is
far in advance of all other laxatives,
as il acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and il does not gripe nor
nauseate. In order 10 get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name Of
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. Cab
EeUIsvILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. N. z.
Evening journal., 1898-12-21
HE CARRIEp THIE REPORr.

jew people in this city knsw yes
ay that when the lighthouse tender
mia stopped at Delaware street
lri, and an officer stepped off and
ceeded up town, that the officer in
stion was Lieutenant Commander
tx. U. S. ~. and the same who car
I the report Of the Maine Board of
uiry from Key West TO Washing
Lieutenant Commander Mark
he here TO inspect the lower range
Shouses and was in town only a
rt time.
Evening journal., 1898-12-21

Fine Old Scotch and Irish Whiskey
at Wallick's Second and Harrison SITS
Evening journal., 1898-12-21
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.

Mr.. Bunting, who has been inspect
e government work on the river for
me time past, left yesterday for an
|her station.
Gloves, all prices. Biggs'
Miss Mamie Rodney. who has been
b an extended visit in Baltimore, re-
Imed home last evening.
Roys' Sweaters. in all sizes. Biggs'.
Miss Elizabeth KINNEY is visiting in
iilmington.
AIRS. John Megginson, Of Christiana,
as called to this city yesterday, on
count of her sons death.
James Hewlett and son are visiting
this city.
Evening journal., 1898-12-21
NEW CASTLE NEWS NOTES.


Repairs were made yesterday to sew
FL places in the streets. caused by
e earth caving in over places where
ter and gas pipes had been laid.
The school teachers may be made
ppy by receiving checks for their
laries tonight when the Board OF
lucation meets.
WOrkmen have been engaged in re-
iring the roof and some Of the doore
the cells in the jail
Fresh eggs are unusually scarce in
is city, and are only obtained at
ncy prices.
Mrs. Conway, wife Of Richard Con-
Ay formerly Of this city. died in
Iashington, ID. c., yesterday. The
mains will be brought here for in
.rment.
The NJ E. Church choir met at the
pme of Sheriff Finn last evening.
he choir is rehearsing a fine program
b Christmas Day.
Evening journal., 1898-12-21

1RTIFIED TO THE PAYROLL.
oionel A. D. Chaytor came over to
city yesterday in order to have
tain Edmund E. Rogers certify to
payroll Of Company H. This step
AIKEN so that all just claims Of the
e against the government may be
ie in the proper form. The men,
; Of the company were granted a
e fnrlough until the 26th Of Janu-
It is the opinion of Colonel Chay-
that the government viii bear the
ense Of the encampment at Mid
own.
Evening journal., 1898-12-21
CIGARS OF MAN
Now Much Better Than Anne
Used to Smoke.
Some Interesting Particulars
Tobacco Business In the Ph
ippines-The Work and
y Wages.

Cigars and cigarettes are remart
cheap. even in the face of the ecoA
conditions that exist in the east. |
cheapest cigars are sold for ten
lars per 1000, and the most expo
for 500 per 1000. Reduce that
gold basis, and you find yourself
dering how they can be made 70
money. The cigarettes are even G
er. The cheaper grades retail fc
and 2h cents Mexican per pacl1a
"a and 80 cigarettes, and the graC
most common use sell at the fac
for $50 Mexican, or $3.50 gold, per
packages of "a and 30 cigarettes
The best cigars canbe boughtatre'
the cigar stands for five and ten
Mexican, and it is recorded that j
days of the monopoly very fair
as Manila cigars go, could be b,
for one and two cents Mexican.
genuine Manila cigar of to-day j
known in the United States, a
ever it finds it way there it W
once spring into immense popul
The old Manila cigar, short and st
or the cone-shaped, is rapidly pa
and in it's place modern cigars a
ing made. All of the modern shaI
vogue in Europe and America have
introduced since the monopoly c
to exist, and anything that pleas
fancy may be had at tho ldoslss {
nila. The modern cigar, made {
best Cagayan or Isabel tobacco,
as good as the Cuban product,
will bear comparison with it, and
iainly the superior of scores of d
tic brands sold in the United
The tobacco is milder, and there
Evening journal., 1898-12-21

= N--777 y % IIIINll- TI'aII u o y ]
srday before noon CEASED a COM
cessation Of traffic on the river,
the dismal blowing Of fog horns
steam whistles which sounded
ugh the town plainly told Of the
ser and inconvenience it caused to
els OF all kinds plying on the river.
INES the fog became so thick that
on the trolley cars were
PEELED TO use extra care In running
the line in order to avoid acci-
8. In some places lights were turn
IN early in the afternoon in or
to conduct business.
Evening journal., 1898-12-21

The Alumni Of G1'6sv C-i.age val
hold an interesting meeting this even
Ing.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07
IsISAJl it1.I;TSN.

The following officers Of the Park
Avenue Baptist. church have been
elected: NJ. p. Williams, clerk; w. Fl.
Old, financial secretary: George W.
Deal treasurer; \. Il. Walker, chair
man church mission fund; Mrs. Ash
burn, organisi; NJ. p. Williams, chair
man Of uSherS.
y resident property owner is Of the
opinion that it would be better TO con-
struct Il new bridge to Norfolk on
some other line than to purchase Holt
street bridge, owing ito the expense OF
Keeping 1t in order for the Increased
heavy travel over it, IL made free. This
seems plausible.
y long standing need is now being
met In the fact that cindcrs are being
put on the sidewalks OF Highland ave-
nue., which will he very seiviceable To
pedestrians in wet weather.
G3y way OF making "a good start this
gear the following officers Of Trinity
Church Hcpworth League have been
elected: The Rev. Lloyd r. Williams,
president; AIR. j. L. Blassingham, first
vice president; Miss II. ~ Fcntress,
second vice president; Mr.. T. II. oliver,
third vice president; MIR. w. Newton
Delhl, secretary: Miss Lillian lIerber;
treasurer Miss M V. Wilson. organist
Afr. w. O. Stakes, standard bearer.
The week of prayer is being observed
ct the Park Avenue BAPTIST church,
the ladies holding meetings every af-
ternoon from $3.50 to $3.50 O'clock.
REV. Charles IL. Woodson Let ycstcr-
day morning via Southern railway for
short trip South, hut will return in
imc for his services at st. Peters
church Sunday
Mr.. Alley NJ. Smith, OF Philadelphia,
who had the misfortune TO fall and in
1ure himself December 27th Is now I'M
proving rs fast as his friends could
WISH
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-07
THE CASE IN A NUTSHELL.
President Fink Says Pooling Is Not I
Sovereign Remedy

'ooNeTcl2n remedy.
ut Is not true" says President Fink.
of the CSorfolt and Western, to the
New York Railway News. that THE
decisions of the Supreme Court Of
the United States have emasculated the
act to Regulate Commerce. These de-
disions are in line with the intention
of Congress as will he seen by the
discussions preceding the passage OF the
act. They are also in line with the
early decisions and opinions of the
Interstate Commerce Commission, when
Judge Cooley was Its chairman.
What has emasculated the Act TO
Regulntc Commerce and defeat It's
main object. Is the fifth section of the
act, which prohibits Il division OF trnf-
hc, improperly termed pooling. This
section must he eliminated from the
act before It's provision prohibiting UNI
just discrimination can be enforced. II
was put In the act because of the then
prevailing notion that continuation
between the railroads would s,ine com
petition and result In monopolies and
eXtortionate rates. This notion Is or
roneous. We know from experience
that pooling does not put n stop to
competition, and that competition will
always be Of sufficient force to Dre-
vent railroads from charging unreason-
able high rates.
III Is now proposed to permit the
railroads TO pool their traffic provi-
ded power be given ITO the Interstate
Commerce Commission to fix rates. The
people who propose this proposition do
NOT Know. or have lost sight of th,.
TACT that IT Is impossible for the In
terstate Commerce Commission, or for
any other tribunal. to properly and
intelliGently exercise the power ia
make rates for about 1900 railroad com
panies aggregating about $50, 900 miles
of road.
1t must be obvious that the com.
mission cannot perform the work which
requires the constant labor OF sew
rrat Thousand trained officials. who
are thoroughly familiar with the con.
ultlonS and circumstances that govern
IN the establishment of rates. An at
tempt on the part Of the commission
10 tlX rates would result in confusion
worse confounded.' The proposed rem
cdy is worse than the evil.
while have always becn ana On,
now strong advocate OF pooling.
40 not believe that 1t is the sovereign
remedy for all the evils that besct tho
railroads.. am convinced that 10 SIR
render the important function Of Ak
ing rates. or practically the control Of
the railroad properties. TO the Inter
state Commerce Commission. or any
other tribunal. would he paying too
dear n price for the privilege Of pooI.
ing. and that the result would be die
aStrous to the railroads of this conn
try"