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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-02-26

Claude Morgan and c. N. Shealey
are visitors today from Reliance.
j. R. Smith. N. w. Lindsey and Joe
Lloyd are Reliance visitors today.
Two cars ear corn on track. Dry and
extra large ears Hensarling Bros.
DR.. Love. returned yesterday from q
visit to Millican on professional bust
ness
Miss Ruby James returned today
from visit OF several days in Hous.
ton.
Miss Lucy Christian came home
from her school at Mumford to spend
Sunday.
Mrs. p. s. Park returned Saturday
from a visit OF few days to her old
home at Mexia.
Tom Bittle OF San Antonio isAvisit.
ing his brother, Guy Bittle, and fam
lily for few days.
r. M. Gordon returned to Houston
yesterday after a short visit TO MS
family in this city.
Mrs. Evans is visiting her son Willis
at Marlin, where he has been for some
days in the interest of his health.
w. P. Connolly is visitor in the
city in the interest of the Won Beck
man Printing Company of Austin.
Miss Nellie Bate returned to hel
school at Mexia Sunday after spend
ing the weekend with home folks.
Hon. Hatton w. Summers of Dallas
candidate for congressman at large
from Texas. was a Saturday visitor.
Miss Corinne James returned to hel
school at Coolidge after spending Sat
urday and Sunday with the home folks
Miss Alva Pipkin returned to hel
school at Somerville yesterday, accom-
panied by her guest, Miss Lang OF thai
place.
Miss Adele Raysor returned to hel
school at Willis after spending Sunday
with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. P. NJ
Raysor.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-02-26

Mrs. ]. A. d. Robinson, accompanied
by Miss Bertha caves, returned Sun
day from visit of several weeks to
New Orleans.
Mrs. Japthet returned to Houston
yesterday after having been the guest
OF Mrs. Julia Wipprecht and family
for few days.
Lost--Gold cuff button with en-
grave "P" in old English, between resi-.
dence of J. B. Priddy and Methodist
church. Finder please return to Eagle
Office.
Miss H. B. Parker returned yester-
day from the Eastern markets, where
she has completed her spring buying
for the millinery department Of Sam
B. Wilson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arland Ward returned
to their home in Houston after having
been guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. p. s. Park
and family. Mrs. Ward and Miss Park
were schoolmates.
A. w. Buchanan, agent for the gov
eminent farm demonstration work in
Brazos county, left today for Tyler to
attend the annual convention Of agents
for the eastern district of Texas. u
Bryan's visitors today to the Tetra'
zanni recital at Houston are Mr.. and
Mrs. R. o. Allen, Mrs. J. H. Allen, Mrs
H. A. Hudspeth, Mrs. W. c. Davis, and
Misses Emily Thomas, Louise Bate
and Alice Burtis.
| c. NJ. Evans, superintendent OF the
agricultural extension department Of
A. & NJ. College, will spend the present
week going over the Missouri, Kansas
& Texas lines in this state with ar
agricultural demonstration car.
Mr.. Tom Davidson, who has beer
one of the leading cotton buyers II
the Bryan market for number o.
years, closed his season here today
and after visiting a daughter at Hemp
stead for few days will return to his
home at Waco.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-02-26

The fire department made quick
run Saturday night to the Roseborough
place on the eastern outskirts OF town.
The roof was on fire, but they succeed
ed in putting it out. The fire was be-
yond the water limits.
F. D. Perkins and DR.. Irwin returned
to Mckinney yesterday, having been
called here Saturday night by the seri.
GUS illness of little Miss Ona Astin,
the little lady's condition was believed
to be SO much improved.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-02-26
New Millinery ParIor for Bryan.

The Edge Dry Goods Company Is
arranging in their store on the second
floor a beautiful millinery parlor. Mr..
Edge has secured one of the best trim
mers to be found in the East and one
who comes highly recommended. Miss
Marie Rettig from Chicago will arrive
March / and take charge Of this de-
partment, with Miss Kate Eaves and
others to assist her. The ladies Of
Bryan and vicinity are cordially in
vited to visit the new millinery and
ready-to-wear department.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-02-26
Ten Dollars Reward

For return of large tan hand-sewed
suit case, containing overcoat and
other articles, taken from in front of
H. & T. c. station Saturday, February
II, 8 p. m. ]. B. ]. Donnelly, Hotel
Bryan.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-02-26

The Beaumont Chamber of Com
merce has passed resolutions urging
the commercial organizations of the
state to seek aid through the Texas
representatives in congress in the dis
tribution of alien farmers in Texas and
other Southern states.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-02-26

An enthusiastic meeting was recent
ly held at Yorktown for the purpose Of
perfecting arrangements to get the
Quanah, Seymour, Dublin & Rockport
(Mfddle-buster) railroad to build its
line through that city.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-02-26
A Snap!

A quarter of block of ground with
in two blocks of Main street. Two
houses on same. Pays Is per cent on
investment and must be sold at once
Apply to Fountain Bros.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-02-26
For sale.

Nice three-year-old German coach
colt; unbroke. For price see or phone
A. Thompson, College Station, Texas.
For Sale.
One good five-room house and hall,
with two good cisterns, located west
part of town three and one-half blocks
from Main street. Price, $500. G. ].
Nedbalek, at courthouse.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-03
Office Of Collector Of City Taxes,
City Hall, Room lO7.
Notice to Taxpayers.

City Taxes for 1919 are due and
payable June 10th TO 30th. inclusive
The city ordinances provide that one
half may be paid In June and the re-
naming half in December. Failure
to pay all or one-half in June incurs
a penalty of per cent. on the whole
amount, which is due at once. and II
not paid before SEprEMI}ER tST the
collector Is required to levy. with costs
added
ALL MALES q years of age, ALL
PERSONS (MALF OR FEMALE) who
own personal property. or hold personal
property as fduciary, and all parties
conducting business in the city Of
Richmond (of whatever nature) are
assessed, and will please call and set
tie so as to avoid delinquency.
GRADING, PAVING, PIPE AND
SEWER CONNECTION BILLS may be
paid at this time.
GIVE NAME IN WHICH PROPERTY
STOOD on land books on January al
1912. and see that you get all your
bills: property transferred February
LIST or later stands In name OF owner
in 1911
This is the only notice required by
law, please give IL prompt attention as
will be added to the whole bill after
June 30th
Washington Ward taxes, etc. must
be paid at the office OF the Deputy
Collector, Tenth and Hull streets
HERBERT L. HULcE
Collector Of Taxes. City OF Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-03
SPECIAL BULLETIN
ISSUED BY THE NORFOLK AND
WESTERN RAILWAY

Summer excursion tickets to ali
mountain and seashore resorts will be
IN sale from June list to September
30th. good for return trip until Octo-
Der 31st. Call or send to Norfolk ana
Western office. Ninth and Main streets.
for new summer resort folder.
Through coach between Rfchmohd
and Virginia Beach IS now in opera
lion on the excursion train ~hie'
7ssa y,sa. Richsma.as s,@srE Sunday at s.la
4 NJ. and leaves Virginia Beach 8 40
p NJ. $3.50 round trip.
Weekend tickets on sale Fridays
and aSturdays good until following
MONDAYS beginning June 7th). Round
trip to Norfolk $500; TO Virginia
Beach, 1926.
Don't fail to visit the new grand
casino at Virginia Beach, now open.
Nothing on the Atlantic coast to be
compared TO 1t for comfort. conven-
fence and beauty. =,
Beginning June LIST. ali trains or inc
Norfolk and Western railway VIII use
the new Union depot at Norfolk PAS
sereers for Virginia Beach arriving In
Norfolk on any Norfolk and Western
train. will not have to transfer on and
after that date
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-03
ASK SOCIETIES
To SEND DELEGATES
PRESIDENT COMPILER STlMu-
LATES INTEREST IN CHRIS
TAN ENDEAVOR.

In order 10 stimulate interest in the
approaching. convention of the Viz
ginia Christian Endeavor union TO he
held at Clifton Gorge. Rev 6. NJ. Com
pher, acting nresijept has sent the
following circular letter to the socie-
ties throughout the state:
To the Christian Endeavor Societies
IN the SFatG of virginia -Greet-
ing:
On account of the severe weather IN
January. the state Christian Endeavor
convention was postponed for the time
being. The state committee has fin
ally decided upon June 18th, 18th. 18th,
Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday.
as the days for the convention at
Clifton ForEe, Va
\ splendid program has been pre-
pared for the occasion and everything
that can be done by the local societies
10 provide entertainment for all who
come has been done. If you have not
elected your delegate, kindly do SO
at once and send the name to Miss
Margaret Nair Clifton Forge, Va, who
witt provide n Fcr7e during the con-
vention
The mountains are beautiful at this
season of tho ear and all that is
needed to make this the best conven-
ton that we have ever had. is dele
gate from each society. BE sure TO
send at least one from your church.
A splendid outing for any one and a
great blessing awaits all who Will come
and take il. Don't miss 1t. With best
wishes for great convention, | am
yours in Christian Endeavor.
G. MORGAN COMPILER.
Vice President at Large. Virginia
Union,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-03
FINAL EXERCISES
At WAvERLy SCHOOL
ENTERTAINING PROGRAM GIVEN
I
BY THE PUPILS DURING
COMMENCEMENT. g..

The annual commencement eNer-
cises pf the Waverly high school We're
held III the high school auditorium
last week, commencing on "Wednesday
night with an address by Dr. /. F,,
Lewis of Randolph Macon college
After the address there was 4 DEBATE
between six of the students. the Sub
teet being, Resolved, That capital
punishment in Virginia should be aboi-
tshcti The affirmative WAS represent
I'd by Airline Hollngsworth Wallace
Ralph and Devaney Norris, of the sec
ond year high school The commit
tee. composed Of Professor j. J. Lin
coin. j. u Gray and j. T.. Wilcox, de-
cded in favor of the negative.
John W West Jr.. furnished vio-
lin solo, and Miss Eta Wetzlcr, vo-
cal solo ... .. -..... 4. ..~,
on Thursday night the pupils 81
the grammar school gave delightful
cartatta entitled "Cinderella in Flow
or Land after which Principal 7. 5.
Luck read the honor roll, the promo
lions and awarded the honor certiti-
Gates.
Graduation Exercises.
Cn FRIDAY night, the graduation -exs
ercises We're held at which Principal
L. s. Luck presided.
The salutatorv address was delivered
by Janet Carr and the caledictory by
HAY Tate, these being the only mem
bers of the graduating class of 1912,
DIR. W, r. Atwin p D.. of Peters
burg, Virginia. was introduced by Rev,
". r. Williams of Waverly. and de-
livered in his most attractive and en-
tertaining manner the annual address,
his subject being. 'Some Elements of
Success in Life" His words of wis
dom eloquentlv expressed. held the rapt
attention of the entire audience which
taxed the auditorium to its fullest ca
pacity.
AT the conclusion of the address,
Superintendent W. w Edwards award
ed the schola rship medals to John w.
Wes3 Jr., and Edith NebletL OF
NaVerly.
Judge West Delivers Medal.
Judge j r. West. OF Waverly, then
delivered TO Wallace Ford. medal
given by Principal Luck. TO the pupil
in the high school writing the best es-
say IN the history of the public schools
Of Virginia.
Principal Luck then awarded the
diplomas 70 the members Of the grad
uating class, and made a short but APP
propriate address. Special certificates
of award were then delivered 10 the
following pupils for being neither alb
sent, nor tardv during the entire ses-
sion;
Ray, Tate. Airline Hollingsworth
Ruth Wilcox. Gean Cook. Virginia Ed
wards and Carl White
The Citizens Brass bank, of Wasei y
furnished music for ths occasion.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-03
FL YNN DENOUNCES
DISCHARGED SLEUTH

NEW YORK, June William j.
Flynn, Of the local division Of the
United States secret service, today is
sued o statement in answer to the
charges that have been made as to
official conduct Of himself and Chief
John T. Wilkie. Mr. Flynn de-
neunces Detective kitrfeke, formerly
in the employ of the bureau. as
betrayer of secrets and SAYS he acted
''as a sort of a runner for a local at
torney, using the Information he OBJ
tanned as a member of the secret aerv-
Ice whereby 10 tip off this attorney
for personal gain.
Mr.. Flynn says that 1t was this vio-
lation OF condolences that resulted in
his dismissal from tn. service.
Regarding Klineks loaning him
money. Ciaaf flynn says the money
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-03
SALE OF REFUSED AND UNCLAIMED
FREIGHT or EVERY DIES
CRIPTION

Ne will sell at public auction to the
highest bidder. unless otherwise dis
posed Of at our freight warehouse. cor
ner Seventeenth and Marshall streets
Richmond, Va,
TUESDAY. JUNE 4. 1912.
Commencing at 1000 A NJ,
various lots OF dry goods, '-Giottfins
rugs. dr7Iggsts; furnitur.. 1raruwars and
miscellaneous articles OF every destrip-
ton.
The public are requested to attend
Elevated seats provided for ladies' and
special accommodation Will be ford
ed out of town buyers for shipping
goods.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Ry. Co.
L., l. SCHERER
General Claim Agent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-03

was used to pay the advance expenses
of the office. such expense mony being
not returned from Washington in
most instances inside of forty-five
days.
Chief Flynn says that at the time
klincke obtained certain Information
for Donald Wtlkie. the son of Chief
Wilkie. he tKlinckel was on sick
leave and was not receiving pay from
the government.
Mr. Wise has assured Flynn that
the investigation will be held at an
early day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-03
office of the Building Inspector.

office of the Building Inspector.
Richmond, Va, June /, 1912.
Sealed proposals will be received at
this Office until Thursday, June 6, 1912
at 500 =, NJ. for the following;
Furnishing and delivering ice to the
different city departments. and fur
nishinE and delivering fuel to depart
ments called for TN specifications, FOR
one year from July I 19l2. Furnishing
and delivering cer1ain supplies to the
various buildings under control of this
office.
Weights of coal to be verified.
Specifications can be seen and other
information obtained at this office.
The Committee on Grounds and
Building reserves the right to reject
any and all proposals, and to award
the contract for each article separately.
IT, r. BECK.
Building Inspector.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-03
MEETING.

Richmond, Va May II, 1912
The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders OF the Highland Park
Company viii he held at the office of
the company. $50 East Main street.
Richmond, Va. Thursday, June 10,
1912. at IL NJ.
G. B. WILLIAMS.
Secretary,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-03

ing were. MISS Bertha FUR. Brpao
RIM. Va. Miss Evelyn Byrd May.
waveriy, Va; Miss Lucille Bray,
wakerna, va: Miss Margaret Griz-
gard, Savannah Ga; NfSs virginia
Seav. shores, Va: Miss Frances Her
ring. Fredericks Hall. Va; Misses
Arlene Houser and Della Houser.
Natural Bridge. Va: Miss Josephine
Rose. JeIico. Tenn; Miss Helen
Brown. Hilton Hedge, S. C. Miss
Isantina Williams, KittreI, n. c;
Miss Evelyn Martin. Stuart, Va; Miss
Nina Qeedy. Luray. Va; Mrs.
Rreancy Bray, Wakema, Va.
The guests were: Misses Lois and
GLADYS glastonbury Hinton W. Va;
Misses Mary and Mildred Woodward.
West Point Va; Miss Margie Pat
u1er West Point. Va; Miss Margaret
Hathaway. White Stone. Va; Miss
Florence fleming. Winchester Va;
Misses Ruth and Lucille Bell. Char
jottesyjlle. Va Miss Mary Hutchin-
son
OF Interest Here.
Mir ana Mrs II. Schuyler Cam
tnarn's son Saturday afternoon was
rhr{st,ued schuyler Van Rensselaer,
Cammann at Merrick l., I. The
Christening shared interest with the
silver wedding anniversary If the IN
fant's maternal grandparents Mr.. and
Mrs Hamilton r. Fairfax. which was
celebrated Saturday.
The ceremony was performed In the
rfe4ence Of members Of the two faml-
lie. and few close friends at the
country homo IF the parrrtts. t'ratis,
by the Rev. Mr Lit,lebrandt, rector
of the church Of the Redeemcr, of
5rarrtrk. The godmother was Miss
Isabel Cammarn and the rodfathers.
Nfeserg. Herman ~. Cammaun ana
Hamilton Van Rensselaer, Fairfax.
large reception followed the eefe-
mony.
Mrs. Cammann - niece Of Mr..
Henri, Fairfax. Of Virginia, and Is
well known in Richmond society
Personals.
Miss julia Gone has returned from
Charlotte y. G.. where she has been
spending several DAYS with Miss Flora
+4t4t-4at
Mrs r. Lancaster Williams and
children Kill leave ahous the middie
af June for Nantucket. r L.. where
they viii occupy a cottage for the
summer,
Miss Jane Marshall TAYLOR, NJ Win
st0n- salem. " G.. Is the guest of her
cousin. Miss Elizabeth Taylor. or llol
Grove avenue.
Mrs william IT, Payne and Mrs Eppa
IIuntnn.- hAve-g zone 10 Narrenton,
Va. where they viii spend the sum
mer.
Mr.. and Mrs. g. H. Ellington have
opened their country place. Windsor
in Orange county, Va. for the sum-
mer.
~ ts.s Alice Brnckenhrough.- who has
been spending several weeks in Rich
fnond, has returned to her home In
Belle vile" Richmond county ac-
companied by Miss Elizabeth Archer.
Mr.. and Mrs. j w. Chapman, Of
Connecticut. are guests Of Mrs. W. Fl.
1anks of 1929 West Grace street
Miss sanie Gray Shepherd, Or
''Stnneleigh," FIuvanna county, is
spending some time with friends in
Richmond.
Miss Mary Peasley. Of Charlorte. N.
C. is the guest Of Mrs. Jennie Lang
horne. at 1912 West Grace street.
Miss Hcien Gordon. who has been
spending some months with relatives
in Richmond. has returned to Tampa
hammock. Va.
Miss Bessie Demar from Owensboro,
KY. is visiting her uncle, Brother
bernard. 81 North Ninth street.
Miss Ellie Branch and Miss Berta
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-03
NOTICE.!

The n. l.. barnes Safe a Lock Co,
tur., have arranged for temporary
mnnufactnrinRA quarters mt Nos. =
Ell south Eighth street, a.. are
prepared to take care of all crders
for safes. vaults. etc.
The company has = large stock Of
..fes and vaults On the hoor Of it's
warehouse and are prepared to make
prompt shipments
The company has opened offices
and showrooms I'm the following
.ittesi Warrington, Hichmond, Nor
folk and Charlotte and have \ c0rps
Of technical men ana sHIesnen 20
take cnre Of all items canning to
the cOmpany's attention.
Cuts. estimates, bluepriats, spe-
~ihcntions and expert lnformation
furnished free to those In need Of
same. Inquire OF
R. l.. Barnes Safe and Lock
Company. Inc.
n. r. LTPsCOMBE, Sales Manager.
RlchmeaA, Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-03

Miss Mary Peasleg. Of Charlotte. N.
G.. is the guest OF Mrs. Jennie Lang
horne. at 1912 West Grace street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-03
In New orb

nj. and Mrs~P IT. Estes are regis
tered at Hotel Martinique in New YORK
for few days before going to At
lsn'ic City, Their many friends here
viii regret TO learn that they MIL soon
leave to make their home in NV
M
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-03

Miss Hcien Gordon. who has been
spending come months with relatives
in Richmond. has returned to Tappa-
hammock, Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-03

Miss Bessie pemar from Owensboro,
KY. ia visiting her uncle. Brother
BERNARD 81 North Ninth street.
Miss Efie Branch and Miss Berta
Wexford have returned from Europe.
where they have been spending the
past sixth months
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-03

Miss Lucille Massey, who has bee
visiting Mrs. Beverly Randolph Maso'
in Washington. is the guest of Mrs
William Connolly in Alexandria.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-03

Miss Saliie Gray Shepherd,
''Stnueleigh." F'luvanna county.
spending some time with friends
Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-03

NJ ts-,-Al4e -Brnckenhrough-- who mas
been spending several weeks in Rich
mond. has returned to her home IN
Belle Vile" Richmond county. ac-
companied by Miss Elizabeth Archer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-03

Mr.. and Mrs b. II. Ellington have
opened their country place. Windsor
in Orange county, Va. for the sum
mer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-03

Mr. and Mrs ] w. Chapman. or
are guests Of Mrs. w IL.
1auks, of 1929 West Grace street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-03

Mrs william r. Payne and Mrs Eppa
IIantnn- Ir-hayn- zone 10 Narrentoni
Va. where they viii spend the sum-
mer-
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-08-25
APPRAISERS WILL
WORK SIX MONTHS
ON ASTOR ESTATE
Findings to be Final as a Basis for
the Payment Ct Inherit
ance Taxes

New York, Aug. 2d--The four
real estate appraisers and the three
personal property appraisers ap.
pointed by State Comptroller Sohmer
and accepted by Douglas Robinson
and Nicholas Biddle, executors of
the will Of Col John Jacob Asto-,
will begin at once to estimate the
value of the estate as a basis for
the collection Of a State inheritance
tax.
Transfer Tax Appraiser John v
Coggey, who was designated by Sur.
rogate Cohalon to carry out the APP
praisal, held a hearing yesterday,
which was attended by John Quinn,
special counsel retained by Comp
troller Sohmer and Lewis Cass Led
yard, Jr., counsel for the executors.
1t was announced that the valua-
tions of the experts named by Quinn
would be accepted by both parties.
Robert r. Bowling, president OF
the City Investing Co., had been Sc
lected, Quinn said, to appraise the
Broadway real estate division; c. w
Eckert of Horace s. Ely G. Co., the
East Side properties, Clarence j
Ramsey of Cruikshank & Co, the
West Side and dock properties, ant
Joseph 2. Day the holdings in the
Bronx
Edwin c. Hillston, connected witt
the firm Of Durand & Ruel, has beer
appointed to value the works of ar
in Col. Astor's houses; Benjamin RI
Herts of Herts Brothers Co, the fur
niture and antiques, and Hiram M
Knapp of Sheppard Knapp & Co.
the rugs and carpets.
Quinn said he believed the ap
praiser would be able to file his re
port in six months,
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-08-25
EPHONE TRUST
NOW GOOD" AND
NOT TO Be SUED
Wickersham Says Corporation Has
Readjusted Business to
Conform to Law

Washington, Aug 24---No suit
for dissolution will be brought
against the American Telephone and
Telegraph Co., according to Attor-
ney-General Wickersham, who said
today that the corporation, in ac-
cordance with an agreement reached
by the Acknowledgement and coun-
sci for the corporation, was re-
adjusting its business so as not to
tion under the Sherman antitrust
law.
The Acknowledgement said that as
soon as the Department of Justice in
formed the Telephone and Telegraph
Trust that it was operating in vio-
lation of the law the officials ell
pressed desire to get within the
fold of good trusts" and that it is
now there.
The Cairo bulletin., 1912-08-25
Vail Is Calm

New York, Aug. "A Theodore N
Vail president Of the American
Telephone and Telegraph Co, said
yesterday that he did not believe the
government was going to bring suit
against the Bell telephone combina-
tiou unler the sherman antitrust
law.
"We have heard nothing from the
department, and | do not believe
there Is any truth in the report, =
he said. "We have made it point
to act within the law to the very
best of our ability We don't pro.
pose to restrain trade to violate any
law, and we have nothing to conceal
Investigation has been going on for
the past three years or more, but, sc
far as ] know, there has never been
any discovery of any possible
ground for suit"