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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11

Morning Record discussing MT. Bangs appearance there the day before, recently said of him: He is not an eocutonist he is something far more enjoyable-a man who knows how to read intelligent ly. There were no frills or furbelows. no attempts at lofty flights of oratory. He is delightfully."- easy in manner and pos sesses that boise which is the earmark of physical and mental culture. He is a keen student of men and events, and some of his witty sayings carry barbs for those who are not self satisfied that they are blind to their own shortcom- ings. Beneath the veneer of some of his work there is hard wood. Sandwched in with wit and humor was irony and sar- casm, which though it was kindly was none the less effective.
 MT. Bangs most notable platform eff fort, 'Salubrites I Have Met is a lively running talk about the more or less fam ols men and women he has known in the course of his career. It includes gossipy anecdotes of statesmen, poets novelists, philanthropists and others and closes with an exquisite presentation of the character of one of the greatest of salubrities in a story entitled, "A Strenuous Day at Oys- ter Bay of which a critic has said: Tt is gem of kindly humor, than which noth- ing more continuously funny has been produced in American literature
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
A MUSICALE AT
 ADVENT PARISH HOUSE

The St. Agnes Guild, whose entertall- ments are always worth while, will give an afternoon musicale Wednesday at S:3C o'clock at the parish house, Church of the Advent, for the benefit of the Guild. The programme will include the following excellent numbers:
 Piano Solo-(a) The Wind. Mrs. Flour noy Rivers; (b) The Austrian Prayer, little Miss Tot Wilson.
 "The I.orelei"-(Tro) Mrs. O. l.. Sto- phenson, Miss Bessie Davis, Mrs. R., T. Williams.
 Baritone Solo-Gipsy John. MT. J. W. Cox.
 Solo Aria-"O luce di quest 'Amnlo'-- Miss Hutchings.
 Violin Solo-Seected. Mir. Chalfoux. Duett-"The Angels Miss Bessie Davis. Mrs. R. T. Williams.
 Piano Solo-(a) Left hand arrange ment Lucia di Lammermoor; (b) Butter flies; Mrs. Kathleen Cunningham.
 Shubert's Serenade with violin obligato) Mrs O. l.. Stephenson.
 Baritone Solo-(a) ''I Hear You Calling Me" (b) Requiem, Erin Farley.
 Solo (selected)-Mrs. Burt Forney.
 Duett-"What Have I to Do With Thee?" (Islijah), Miss Hutching. Mir. Cox.
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POINTS ABOUT
 JOHN KENDRICk BANGS

Mir. Bangs, who appears at the High school Tuesday night in the Lyceum course is one of the most famous of modern lecturers. A critic wrote of him recently:
 "One of the busiest and most prolific pens of the last quarter century has been that of John Kendrck Bangs, the in- ventor of The Genial Idiot and the discov- erer of A House Boat on the StyX. The author of nearly 50 volumes Of humorous prose and verse has found time even in a period of such productivity to devote deal of energy to other things than writing. and has been in turn managing editor of Life, editor of the departments of humor for Messrs. Harper x Bros, editor of Literature editor of Harper Weekly and of the Metropolitan magazine In 1894 MT. Bangs was the democratic can didate for mayor of Yonkers, and, as ha felicitously puts it, was by the grace Of the electorate returned by a comfort able majority to the bosom of his family, unwept, unhonored and unstung. It is generally believed that it was his consis- teney. as an ardent proteetionist in so far as his pocket was concerned. that kept MT Bangs out of public office at this time, although he has been more or less interested in public affairs from that day to this, having served four years as school commissioner of Workers, and since his removal to Maine taken an active part in the politics of that state. In the last presidential cafnpaign he was one of tine most popular speakers on the stump in New England. his experience as a plat form speaker in the harness for over 10 years standing him in good stead in get ting close to. his hearers. His platform n,annerg is, ,ilteHselY sympathetic, and par takes moro afstlle nature of pleasant chat with friends than ef that whirlwind n~atory which affects the rafters of hall thor more strongly than the hearts of the listeners. As critic in the Meriden
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
Some GlinlpseS of the Con-
 federdte Ball In the Retrospect
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 take their places in the grand march which begins. as usual, at 10 o'clock.
 Mr. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Spencer will lead the cotillon. With the scores Of dancers in their motley attire this will be the real social pageant of the year As heretofore, the occasion will be entirely informal Light refreshments, cham pagne punch and coffee will be served.
 The Confederate ball was signal sue cess from every viewpoint. This will be learned with pleasant interest by all who were anxious, both that the guests should be representative of patriotic feeling and southern ancestry, and that it should be the means of giving help to the veterans,
 It was distinct triumph for the women who conducted the management. One of these, Mrs. II. r. Strnsfellow-regent of the chapter giving the ball-is pie tured on this page as she appeared Fri day night. Mrs. Stringfellow is a repre- sentative of one of the most aristocratic families of the state. She is a former Montgomerian and during her residence in that city was often q leader in civic and charitable affairs. Since coming to live in Birmingham she has not taken q public position as director Of such af- fairs until recently. when she became chairman of the Confederate ball. This may be regarded as her initial triumph. Mrs. Stringfelow is a daughter of the late Col R. C. Farss of the Seventeenth Alabama regiment a gallant soldier. He entered the army as captain and was soon promoted to the rank of colonel. In the photograph Mrs. Strngfellow wears a gown fashioned of old net with ruches
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11

the mid-winter season was the afternoon reception on Wednesday given by Mrs. James F. Green at her home on Winner avenue. Mrs. Robert Platt Boyd of Montgomery, Mus. Goodrich's guest, and Mrs John w. Haden of At lanta, the guest of Mrs. Emmett Led better, were the honor guests
 Mrs Green with the honor guests and their hostesses, forshed the receiving line in the parlor. Mrs. Green wore . handsome afternoon gown of dewdroo net in gold and black over yellow satin. Mrs Goodrichs gown was of heliotrope satln Mrs. Boyd wore a very attractive gown of brown chiffon over silk. Mrs Led better wore a pretty gown or "-''te
 embroidered in pink. Mrs. Haden was handsomely gowned in hiacs ..tesst--...s. satin with touch of kings blue.
 The hostess was assisted in entertain ing her callers by Miss Margaret Brewer, Mrs. Houston Smith and Mrs. William A. Davis, who welcomed the guests In the hall; Miss Florine Smyth who presided at the punch bowl in the library, and Mrs. Hugh Walker, Mrs. Emmet Mccall,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11

! The social season is on the wane. With the coming of the annual bal masque at the Southern club the tocsin sounds and Lent will be here. With the splendid en- tertainments for the guests of Judge and Mrs. Hundley and the Confederate ball Friday night at the Country club there is little left on the social programme. All the debutantes have been presented and most of the larger dances given. There will be several receptions, bridge
 parties teas. luncheons, dinners and the
 atre parties for brides and visitors be- fore the season end and then no more until
 the big tissue paper cotlllon at the Conn try club opens the post Lenten season,
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MRS. CHAPPELL CORY-Photo by J. F. Knox


This promises 10 be the most brilliant charity ball ever given in Alabama.
 The Confederate ball having passed into history, all interest now eenters in tae masquerade at the Southern club to occur the night of Tuesday, February 20 The dancers will appear as usual, en masque, and many and varied will they be, accord ing to whispers one hears among those preparing for the event. Little Red Rh- ing Hood will be herewith Monsieur Diable. by the way-at least a half dozen Spanish girls have already indicated ther intention to be on hand; q flower girl IS dainty and svelte and captivating as Rose Boutonnieres own self; several colonial maids a score of Dutch girls, Indian braves and Indian maids, quaint Quaker maids and gay dancing girls, courtiors and knights and ladies, timid Japanese ladies and sombre nuns are certain to
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table was particularly attractive. it's deco rations following a unique scheme, witty in it's suggestion and artistic in the manner in which it was carried out. The place cards were attractive water colors.
 Mrs. Frazier was attireu for lne dinner dance in pink chiffon robe garnitured with princess lace. Mrs. Garrett wore white chiffon dinner gown and carried a cluster of American Beauty roses. Mrs. Hundley and her guests were superbly gowned and among the most popular women at the dance that followed the dinner party.
 Those included in Dr. and Mrs. Frazier s list of guests were Judge and Mrs. oscar Hundley, Mrs. E. P. Garrett, Mr. F. P. Gamble of Atlanta. Mrs. Penn Crockett of Nashville, Mrs. James Stevens, Mrs. Kirk
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Stephenson

taining party of 10 at dinner His table was attractively decorated in white nar- cssi and ferns. The dinner party was quite informal with the pleasure always attendant upon affairs of this charac- ter. Seated about the table were Misses Anna Gaston, Miss Mary Lou Cobb, Miss Clinton of Texas. Miss Marjorie Wealth erly. MT, and Mrs. William D. Nesbitt, Mr Ed Williams. MT. Horace Hammond, Mir Alfred Shook and MT. Bush.
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OTHER ITEMS OF SOCIAL INTER- EST - BRIDGE PARTIES - THE DINNER DANCE AT THE COUN- TRY CLUB-MRS. RIVERS CAR TER TO ENTERTAIN FOR A BRIDE-MRS. H. J. PORTER TO GIVE A RECEPTION-LUNCH- EON PARTIES AND OTHER PROSPECTIVE EVENTS - EN- .GAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED =
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
MRS. VINCENT FERGUSON
 HOSTESS AT LUNCHEON

Eight attractive women gathered yester- day for luncheon around Mrs. Vincent Fer guson's pretty table. She invited the CO., terie to meet Mrs. Avirett of Maryland. the house guest of Mrs. Flournoy Rivers. The party was most informal, but the gloom of the day but heightened the at tractiveness of the cheery dining room of the Ferguson cottage. The lights burned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11

Mrs Frank Britton and Mrs. Colquitt in the dining room assisted by Mis- Sybil Green, the young daughter of the house. Seated at the table were Miss Carrie Mc- Clue Knox in an evening gown of white satin, who poured coffee, and Miss Mary Murphy in 8 pale blue satin evening crea- tion who poured tea.
 "The decorations in the home were ar tstic and attractive, carrying out the valentine idea in the rooms open to guests.
 "BetWeen 75 and 100 guests called dur ing the receiving hours, from to 6, and enjoyed the pretty hospitality
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11

the more brightly in contrast to the shadows and the driving rain that could be described beyond the leaded glass win dows. Crimson. the warmest and coziest color of them all in it's effect, was chosen as the predominant note in the hostess choice of flowers and tapers. The lunch con included several courses, each made up of the most tempting viands.
 Those whom the hospitality included were Mrs Avirett, Mrs Rivers, Mrs. AL best Halsey Ford, Mrs. Frank r. Glass, Mrs. !. T. Plunket. Mrs. C. T. Randall. Mrs. John M. Cartright and the hostess, Mrs Ferguson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
MEETING OF
 WEST END B. Y. P. U.

The regular meeting of the West End B. Y. P. L. will be held Sunday night at GEO at the West End Baptist church. The programme is as follows: Subject. -"The Holy Spirit" Leader, Mir. Karl Tiker Paper, "The Nature of the Holy Spirit" by MT. Karl Jackson. Special music, Miss Barbara Collins. Talk, ''The Coming of the Holy Spirit Mir. Kenneth Hammond Paper. "The Work of the Holy Spirit" Miss Margaret Collins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
MRS. J. '. JOHNSTON
 TO GIVE A DANCE

In compliment to Miss Virginia Hill of Chattanooga, and to Miss Margaret Anderson. Miss Till's hostess, Mrs. J. z. Johnston will give a dance Thursday evening, February 15, at her home in Norwood.
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DIR. AND MRS. FRAZIER
 HOSTS AT THE CLUB

pr. and Mrs. J. E. Frazier entertained at dinner last evening at the Country club Their honorees were the four guests of Judge and Mrs. Hundley-Mrs Stevens, Mrs. Crockett, Mrs. Grayson and Mrs. Kirkpatrick-and Mrs. 10. P. Garrett, the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Frazier.
 The party assembled in the private din- ing room at the club. for dinner. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
COUNCIL OF JEWISH
 WOMEN TO MEET

| The Council of Jewish Women will hold
 an open meeting Thursday. February 15, in pr. Norris Newfleld's study. The pro-
 gramme will be unusually attractive. in- cluding a paper on the "Idyls of the
 King" several readings and musical se-
 lections. The members are urged to be |
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MISS AMIE WARD
 TO WED MIR. HUFFMAN

Mrs. William C. Ward announces the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter. Annie Felicia to MT. Roy Thomas Huffman of this city. the we'd ding to take place quietly at home on the evening of March E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
MRS. H. J. PORTER
 TO GIVE A RECEPTION

Mrs. H. J. Porter will entertain the afternoon of February 22 with a recep ton from i to clock. She will intro duce Mrs. Henry Jefferson Porter, Jr., one of the January brides
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HARRISON-SMI

MT. and Mrs. Frank Harrison announce the marriage of their daughter. Vera l.. Smith, to MT. Earl M Johns of Chicago.
 The marriage occurred February at the
 home of the brides sister, Mrs. Trevor M. Caven.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
CARRUTHERS-V -VANDEGRIFT
 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

MT and Mrs. Alemeth Byers Vande- grift announce the engagement of their daughter, Willie Fillmore. to MT. Ewing S. Carruthers of St. Louis the marriage to be celebrated at their home in the early spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
LUNCHEON PARTIES
 FOR MRS. PORTER

Mrs. Norvell Cullom will entertain at luncheon Wednesday at the Country club in honor of Mrs. II. J. Porter, Jr., Wednesday, February %, Mrs. John w, Sibley will be a hostess at luncheon at the club for Mrs II. J. Porter, Jr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
FOR MRS. BOYD
 AND MRS. LADEN

The Anniston Evening Star carries the following account of an entertainment which will interest local friends:
 "One of the most enjoyable events of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
MISS RUTH FERGUSON
 A VALENTINE HOSTESS

Red hearts and flowers gave typical Valentine setting for the party given by Miss Ruth Ferguson in Norwood. She en- tertaned the members of the A. B. c. club. The feature of the evening was a Valentine contest. the prizes for which were awarded respectively to Miss Malie Moughon and Master Eugene Moore. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
MRS. ]. RIVERS CARTER
 TO RE A BRIDGE HOSTESS

Friday afternoon Mrs. J. Rivers Carter will entertain at bridge in compliment to Mrs Charles Murray Rudolph next Friday afternoon at her home. Her guests will include only the brides and younger matrons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
MRS. HASKINS WILLIAMS
 A HOSTESS AT BRIDGE

Tn compliment to Mrs. Walter Chaffee of Colorado. Mrs Haskins Williams VIII entertain Tuesday afternoon at bridge
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A LUNCHEON FOR
 MISS ELLIOTT OF SEWANEE

Mrs. J. RiVers Cartef VIII De hostess Wednesday at the Country club, including 10 guests in an invitation for luncheon. She entertans in compliment to Miss Sarah BarnWell Elliott.
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MRS. w. E. HARRISON
 WILL BE HOSTESS

Mrs W. B. Harrison will entertain Tuesday evening at her home in Norwood in compliment to her sister, Miss Essie Richter of Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11

All the rage in New York. Send for beautiful free samples of our imported French and English laces, daintiest patterns at rock bottom prices. Scott Lace and Embroidery company, 1544 Fulton street, Brooklyn, New York City.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-11
Makes a Hit Every Time

Blue Ribbon Vanilla Extract makes a hit every time. Pure absolutely. De- licious in flavor Best and takes less. One teaspoonful to the quart"
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MIR. MORRIS BUSH
 HOST AT DINNER DANCE

Mr. Morris Bush was one of the hosts last evening at the Country club, enter
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A gossamer covering of beauty and fair.
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A MUSICALE

The following programme will be given at the home of Mrs. E. B. Williamson, 7os First avenue, West End, Tuesday evening, February 18th: Instrumental Solo-Mrs. w. c. Shepparu. Vocal Duet-Mrs. Mccain and Miss Bas- enberg.
 Vocal Solo-Miss Jones. Aecitation--Miss Fee.
 Vocal Duet-Mrs. Mccain and MT. Will Hanson.
 Vocal Solo-ATiss Hancock.
 vocal Solo-Mr. McGill.
 r,strumental Duet--Mr. Kile and MT. Cox.
 vocal Solo-Miss Basenberg.
 Vocal Solo-Mr. Williamson
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patrick and Mrs. David A. Grayson of Huntsville; MT. A. c. Carpenter, MT. Mur- ray Brown, Dr. Wyatt Hefin, Dr.. J. D. s. Davis and MT. c. M. Williamson.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-19
SHORT MEASURE BASKETS
USED FOR JERSEY FRUIT

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. I9.-Mayor
Blankenburg today sent a warning to
the South Jersey Fruit Growers As
soeiation that if short-measure bas-
kets were shipped to this city they
would be confiscated.
He also notified the division of
weights and measures of the State
Of New Jersey that a berry basket
manufacturing concern in Norfolk.
Va, had complained to him that
short-measure baskets were required
by the South Jersey trade.
I'VE know of several million pint
baskets that have been shipped into
South Jersey that are 7 per cent. short
OF standard measure" this company
asserted. I'VE are forced to make a
fun standard pint for New York, B5s-
ton, Newark. Baltimore and other
points, and it works a harship on US
to be forced to lose the sale of our
baskets for the Pennsylvania trade
owing to the fact that the shippers
endeavor to get the smallest baskets
possible
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-19
FOUR CORNER TRAFFIC
HELD UP BY AUTO BREAK
North-bound Cars Stalled for
Twenty Minutes.

While proceeding along the north
bound car tracks on Broad street,
just south OF Branford place, shortly
before noon today, a five-passenger
automobile, the property of T. P.
Payne, of Payne Bros. Inc. skidded
and snapped an axle on one of the
front wheels. North-bound traffic
was delayed for about twenty min
utes, while Edward Schaumburg, the
chauffeur of the car, and employees
of the Public Service lacked the ma
chine up and removed it from the car
tracks. allowing the trolley cars to
proceed on their way. There was a
line of cars reaching from Branford
place down Broad street past the City
Hall.
: A big automobile truck belonging to
the Payne concern also me with an
accident in Elizabeth this morning.
but the break was repaired without
much loss of time.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-19
'SASSED' CAPTAIN,
SHE GOES TO JAIL!
"Fat CRATER " Is What Be-
jeweIed Woman Called Pre- s
cinct Commander.

She wore a white-plumed hat fha1
would make Broadway star
envious: she was cloaked in q fur
coat, and her umbrella had a gold
handle that looked like a jewelers.
Christmas display.
And this is what she said to Cap
tain Brown, of the Second police pre-
cinct:
You big. fat CRATER"
Furthermore, she could not provide
the necessary SIS to pay her fine fer
such luxurious language. and Judge
Herr sent her to jail today IN dez
fault.
She rushed up TO Lieutenant SON
nick late yesterday afternoon and
told him the tale Of a trunk In f5f-
teen minutes he managed to find out
that she was Mary Kane, p years
old. Of 30 Clay street. and that the
boarding-house mistress had seized
her trunk
you must owe her something
then" suggested the lieutenant.
Not a cent. The only thing / want
to do is to move, but I want my
trunk first"
When Lieutenant Sonnick told her
it wasn't strictly a police matter she
unloosed a torrent OF picturesque aaf.
easm. Then he decided that it would
be best to send a policeman with her
to try to straighten out the tangle.
But Captain Brown had heard some
Of her remarks. He emerged from his
office and asked her what the trouble
was.
DO you think it's any Of your busi-|
ness?' she asked, experimenting her
question with few choice epithsts
She spent the night in cell and
explained to Judge Herr today tha<|
she had called the captain srafzeF|
upon general principles derived from
a study OF the Becker case.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-19
.GASCOYNE FLAYS
DANCE HALL EVIL
Probation Officer Speaks Be-
fore Civic Club of First
Presbyterian Church.

Taking up the dance hall evil.
which he said was growing greater
day by day, Probation officer John
j. Gascoyne, in an address before the
Civic Club in the. First Presbyterian
Church, pleaded that his auditors
work hand in hand to bring about
remedy of the present conditions.
Remedial measures are promised in
a tentative bill drawn by the Essex
county public welfare committee.
which is to be introduced in the in
coming Legislature. Mrs. Alice Steb-
bins Wells, of Los Angeles, Cal, the
first woman police officer, followed
Mr.. Gascoyne Both were introduced
by Mrs. Harry Campton. who servec
rs chairman.
Halls Connected With Saloons.
To begin with, Mr. Gascoyne de-
chred that most of the DANCE hollis
in the city were connected with sa-
looms, radical evil in itself. Two
statute laws are constantly being,
violated, he said, that concerning The
age of youth to be admitted and bar
ring any girl under IS years, and the
so-called bishops law making the
sale of liquor to young men under q
years prohibitive. The average age
of the dancers, he stated, was 1s to
% for boys and Is to IS for girls.
Some of these halls also have no
proper facilities in the way of re-
firing rooms, he said.
Il am not against dancing" Mr..
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-19

Morgan thought competition among
banks or concentration would be bet
ter.
Morgan Prefers Competition.
I'd rather have competition, re-
piled Mr.. Morgan, when pressed for
an answer
He said he thought several men
could be directors in different banks
and competition still be maintained
between the banks. He added that
he did not believe one man should
run great enterprise.
Don't you run your drm?.'
No. I do not"
He said he did not favor one-man
control of great enterprises Of any
kind, even railroads.
You believe in concentrated
power2. asked Mr. Untermyer.
We'll. that is a question of personal
power, Of personality" replied Mr.
Morgan.
Mr.. Untermyer asked about the
possibilities of competition between
the Guaranty Trust Company, the
Bankers Trust Company and the
-I0sA "a EF- MI AIBI e5iA Bdlu
that he knew nothing of the details
CT the management of those concerns.
He said that the Bankers and Guar
anty companies had taken in seven
other companies and really represent
ed nine old trust companies.
That is an example of eombina-
ton and concentration" said Mr.
Untermyer.
How far do you think they ought
to be allowed to go?"
Il think they have got enough, ."
said Mr.. Morgan.
You don't think they ought 10 abb
sorb any more?"
No. They may be forced to take
in some other companies"
Forced, for the good of the COM
panies absorbed" asked Mr. Inter
myer
Yes. Forced to absorb them to
protect theu.'
At this point the committee took
recess for luncheon until 1:45.