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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-13

We know now how our doubles partner, Maurice E. McLough-
m felt when we hued backhand In Maures new BOOK
"Teanis Play It" he splits couple OF nfnltVeS'
Penetration is or should be- things for the reader
but stuff caesy puncuated that every DAY we nav
than before we get their meanings all " w
a .,
In poetry punctuation add detract from the pictorial
Judge; ordinary their sole purpose
the meaning writing they more needed than
newspaper the chief CHARTERS and not hall enough
N daily use.-B l. T, in the Chicago Tribune
On the o. h. prodgal of the comma cutters up the
meaning the best example of Henry James, whom to deprive
commas were to clarity him and destroy in great undenaby
measure, his, you might say. commatose manner
We take great Joy saving the Evening Post prooroom the
of writing letter Old Joe Day. Patrick Mccarthy SAID
the linotype the purchaser of 90 Greenwich Street. sod
decenty by Joseph P. Day"
remained for the Photopay Magazine sent u.s. if Mr. Bryan
know by Al Ba give the warning nations their sharpe
buke prints picture of Roscoe AbucNe known to every
child in the civilized world and Europe as FATTY
ANYLovER SINGS:
Mine not the kindly mower Mine not the path of fame
Mine not the worldly prase (Fame shall but last day.
Mine but honor and love Mine is to honor and love you
All Of your days Ever ana aye
Our conb share Mr. Bryans feelings about anonymity and
with qualifications The Towers best stuff has been
though say should that of contrb and they deserve
Speaking of Bryan and press anonymity,
Gives to rhyme "tafea-dimty
(Which side do you VIM" asks Roger W BabsOn in
the Evening Mail
Now, then, altogether, lads.
Mornngside Morningsde Mornngside
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-13
Left Missions 100000.

St Paul. July Bequests total!ing
s400 600 were made 20 the Home and
Foreign Mission branches Of the Pres,
byterian Church in the will OF Edward
4 Webb. head of the Webb Publishing
Company, who died on July ..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-13
Mayor to Speak at Columbia.

Nicholas Murray Butler. president Of
Columbia University, will preside and
Nayor Mitchell will make an address at
the informal reception of the Columbia
summer session tonight in the uni
versity's gymnasium. A feature Of the
programme will be the singing Of folk
songs under the direction of Peter W.
Dykema, Of the University Of Wis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-13
HERR Won WEDEL.PIEsDoRF.

Cologne, Germany, July 12.-The
Cologne Gazette" announces the death
Of Herr Won Wedel- Piesdorf, president
of the upper house of the Prussian Diet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-13

"Dvcy and T. A. c. S. "have been playing tennis on
m GRASS b dirt court hard her eyes, at BromldleWld
had 10 coax her because she'd much sooner watch the
m avhey played much better than girls but then they
had the q didn't they? She would love to like man,
- Finally she did get old bat after warning that
she only PLAYED at game And when we got gong she ound
she had hole her racquet something and she couldn't seem
n oct that bachand at ALL She did wish someone would
e down that old net Twas always getting in her way-and
5y would be kind lengthen the court couple Oh
feet lots of her would have been good speaking OF DaS
b cont few bome that did hnd-out
che ALWAYS expced least ball. She says whenever
the score goes Juice takes long before any one can get
that old game that she about winning at ashe only
ravs for the tnn of the game, anyway"
Ford automobile and driven by Clarence Lanoue OF
~ Mountain was badly wrecked shortly before midnight Wedne
49, h coming in collision junction of Broad and Cornela
r+s with touring owned by George Seaver foreman IN
the mills Of the International Paper Company at Cadyv-Fla
burg Sentinel. ~, . ,,:, 49,
That we hold shows discrimination. Why not publish the
name of the touring car?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-13

MANHATTAN AND BRONX.
BELLABY, Raymond, 9O4 East 2l3th
ST., July O.
BODKlN, Howard 1743 First av, July Q.
CAIRNS, James, 1872 East 23d ST.,
July 8.
DOUGHERTY, Louise, 100 West 22d
st., July Q.
GREIS. Peter, 12s Park av, July Q.
RFALEY, Annie, $40 Washington ST.,
July Q.
M'CUE. Catherine. 657 Sixth av., July
g. Funeral to-day.
M'PIKE, John, 444 West 33d St, July ..
OROURKE, Margaret, SO West lO3d
ST., July 10. Funeral private.
BROOKLYN.
EARL. John. lsl Windsor Place, July
II. Funeral tomorrow.
FLYNN. Michael, ll5 Atlantic ay, July
II. Funeral to-day.
HODGES. John, 227 Harrison av., July
r. Funeral to-day.
JONES, Emma, l35 LefFerts Place, July
II. Funeral to-day.
RHEES. Annie, 26ls Bedford av., July
II. Funeral private.
SIMMONS, Caroline, 100 Pierrepont St,
July - Funeral notice later
WANDEL, william, S7s Park Place,
July II. Funeral tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-13
CEMETERIES.

THE WOODLANDS CEMETERY.
223d St BY Harlem Train and BY Trolley.
Lots Of small size for sale.
once. 20 Eass 2Sd ST. ~ H
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-13
DIED.

Bennett, James A. Robertson, ". ".
Gardiner, Z. P. Sexton, K. c. w.
Harriet, Samuel B. Squires, Clarence ".
Lambert, A. F. Van Rensselaer,,
Moore, Katherine n. Matilda c.
Morgan, George D.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-13
Roy. PAGE MISS MAUD ALLANl

IFr0n he -.
vTvD An unfurnshed maid waitress Apply with
.,t.rsDces Mrs t. Wells Rhinebeck, N Y. 6-S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-13
The Coming ToWer
The Case of Hortense McSpoole

There who proposed to Miss Horense McSpooe
They were Robert McGraw and uewellyn OToole.
1lewellyn, a farmer, poor handsome and young,
AicGraw. a rich villain who should have been hung
No nbotopay crisis could eer have been
Than this thrilling clash for the hand of fair Hortense
o,Toole really loved her; McGraw a knave
vb, wanted 10 make her his chattel slave;
He was wicked, and crafty and vicious and croo
And not a hit like her fond lover, OTooe
put who can explain womans within, fancy, hobby?
She turned down O'Toole and got married Robbie.
The wears have passed by. The next picture
L a faded old woman, a child on her knee.
She is starving and freezing; shawl round her head
While a second poor infant lies dying in bed.
THE husband comes in in a state of intox
Cation with bottle that held Moxie.
oDoa dear you excaim "We the girl might have known.
She should not have wed him. The fault is her
How sad . Can this woman, wrinkled with
Can this be Horense, who erstwhie so fair?
Can this be Hortense that sweet angel that saint =
We'll reader. it be Hortense, but it amt!
SAM HILL.
Prof Thomas Jackson See Of the naval observatory
- Mare Island CAL has announced the Royal Society of London
~ theory of the gravaton To those who have more
% than we have Babbaladng but want the engine cranked:
Thomas jefferson Jackson See
Wrote to the Royal Socetee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-13

Speaking of Bryan and press anonymity,
Gives an excuse to rhyme "taffeta-dimity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-13

(Which side do you to VIM" asks Roger W. Babs
the Evening Mail.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-13
GEORGE SHANNON.

We know now how our doubles partner Maurice E. McLough
m felt when we fued backhand In Maures new DOOR,
Tennis as ] PLAY It," he splits couple of nhnltves
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-13

The football cheering squad will please assemble
Now then, altogether, lads
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-13

We take great oy in saving Evening Post proofroom the
bother Of writing letter to Day. Patrick Mccarthy SAID
the Posts linotype M the purchaser of 80 Greenwich Street. sod
decently by Joseph P. Day"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-13

NNNDI4NLN -OW NdNUIua1I July TT ~,
Southampton, Evelyn Poor, wife OF
Philip Parkhurst Gardiner and
daughter of James Harper and Eve
lyn Bolton Poor. Private services
at Easthampton on Tuesday after
noon. Interment at convenience OF
family.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-13
ANYLoVER SINGS :;

Our contrbs share Mr. Bryan feelings about anonymity an
with qualifications do The Towers best stuff has bee
though say should that of conrbs and they deser
all the fame they can get
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-05
COLLEGE HILL TO
PURCHASE A SITE
New Minister of Kendall
Church Plans Cam
paign This Week.

Although Rev II. c. Millard has
ONLY been a Tulsan for about two
months. having come here from lto-
chester, n. Y. to take up his duties
as pastor of the College Hill Presby
terian church in Kendall, he has long
since proved to be a real live wire
booster and community builder
Through his energetic labOrs he has
organized the community and com
mittcCs have been formed which Will
soon begin a systematic campaign
through the ncighborhOOd Of Ken
dan to raise funds for the purchase
of tract of ground Of a hundred
foot frontage at the corner of Sev-
enth and Mccoy streets in Kendall
The committees in charge of the
campaign are very optimistic over the
forthcoming results II is planned
TO raise sufficient funds from the cit
liens of Kendall to purchase the plot
of ground and erect a parsonage in
keeping with the class of homes the
progressive residents of Kendall will
welcome. This will mean the raising
of about 80, 900 i'm the three days
campaign, on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday of this week.
To Build Church soon.
Plans are under way for launch
ing campaign in the near future to
build a community church on the
above mentioned plot of ground close
to the manse. When this movement
Is started the citizens Of Kendall will
ask the people of Tulsa to assist them
i'm building a suitable place of wOr-
ship for the community i'm this fast
growing college suburb to Tulsa AL
ready several prominent Tulsa bust
r.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-05
STUDENTS ATTEND
", M CONFERE:N nee
Began Thursday Night at
Saltwater and Closes
This Evening.
A LARGE ATTENDANCE


Special to The World.
SrIL4LWATER, Okla, Dec. A.
Beginning Thursday night with "a
banquet in the college dining hall
ana an address on Personal Evan
selism' by Or. Charles l.. Mead of
Denver Col, the state student con-
ference Of the Young Mems Christian
associations Of oklahoma has been
IN annual session Friday and Satur-
day at oklahoma A a NJ. college.
The conference closes Sunday night.
Two hundred vigorous, earnest
young men from the various educa-
tiOnal institutions of the state have
been in attendance as guests Of the
A 4 VI. college Y. NJ. c. A, and have
been entertained in the homes OF
saltwater families. Several Kendall
college students are here.
With inspiratiOnal speakers and
prominent religious workers of Y. NJ.
G, A. circles Of the nation the state
gathering has been one of the most
successful Of its kind Each year a
similar meeting Of these young mon
is he'd at some educational center in
the state. Last year it was held in
Tulsa.
Besides Doctor Mead, who is per
haps the leading light of the confer
cnce, there are II. L. HeinZman Of
the International committee Of the
student department; ID. Hogan Mark
ham, Rev. II. A. Vruwink, Indian
missionary President S. d. Brooks Of
the state university and other visl
tors. Several things have featured
the conference, such as athletic con-
tests, elections, song services and
mass meetings, besides the regular
routine work
The following program shows the
events Of three days conferences
Thursday December >.
Opening Banquet: Address on
Personal Evangelism REV. Charles
J.. Mead, d. D., Denver, Col.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-05
TOY MISCELLANIES
TREE ORNAMENTS
BLACKBoARDS

Well selected numbers, the goods pos
sess all the style and utility of those
made for grOwn-ups. Priced at Soc,
6Oc. $500, $3.50, S2.25, $3.50.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-05

,ar you are confronted with this dilemma McCure has
ZEN perfected the smallest detail that your every shop
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-05
Don't
Suffer
From Piles
Send For Free Trial Treatment

No matter how long or how bad go to
your druggist today and get 30 cent
box OF Pyramid Pile Treatment. 1t
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-05

RasEotballs, priced $3.50 10 SO
Roller Skates. ...... Coo to $3.50
Hunting Coats....Sl.O0 To $500
l2-calihcr Rifles. .......S S1.S5 up
Bicycles. s.........S $1,000 to $1,000
Tricycles. $500 to Sl4.OO
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-05

Footballs, priced soc To $500
Boxing Gloves.....S1.5O to $500
Sweater Jerseys. $500
Air Rifles ........,..... Toe up
ShOtEunS .,............. S1.OO up
NelOcipedcs ..,...S1.70 to $500
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-05
THE AMERICAN MODEL BUILDER

just think boys you build $40 models with the American
Model Builder The American Model Builder is designed to
teach the boy the first steps in practical mechanics
500 No 55S5 parts, priced. $3.50
parts priced No 2IaAccessory priced
No. 3297 priced $500
No. 439 priced $500 Transformers, $500
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-05
BLOCKS

interest to the children. Also q very de-
sirable house toy, priced 10c up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-21
5000 OUT OF WORK
BY STANDARD OIL
co. PLANT CLOSING

New York. July 2O.-The Bayonne plant
OF the Standard Oil Co. Of New Jersey
was closed down today following a strike
OF about 1000 still-cleaners and barrel
makers for increased wages and the fact
that about 1900 other workmen refused
to go to work either through sympathy,
as claimed by the strikers, or intetme-
diation. the view given by the company's
omcials.
The order to close down was given by
General Manager George B. Clifford, and
the few scores of men who had entered
the plant willing to work were sent to
their homes. 1t was said that the COM
pany had sufficient supplies on hand or
within reach to permit the plant to lie
idle for a year. Rioting which occurred
early today. it was said. was a factor in
influencing the shut down. There are
now about 5000 men out.
At the adjoining tidewater oil plant
the men are still at work, but they are
said to be restless and the strikers say
they will shortly Join them. If they do
the entire production Of oils and gaso-
line and naphtha, as well as the by-pro-
ducts. will stop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-21
MONMOUTH

Miss Helen Banks Of Germantown
Fa-. gave an interesting and instruc.
tive talk on birds to the girls Of the
Grammar grade Saturday afternoon in
the library rooms. This was the frs,
IN the series Of talks to be given dur
ing the summer. Wednesday evening
July II, Charles E. Griffith. Jr.. OF
Wilmington, Del. will speak to young
men. HIS subject will be the Third
RAIL- Mr.. Grihith is a graduate OF
Dartmouth. class Of 1915. He ia pass.
Ing the month Of July at the Jake
The Sunday schools in town will
mold their annual picnic at Mariana
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-21
OCCUPATION OF RUSSIAN FORTS
AT 0STR0LENkA IS REPORTED

North Of Nowogrod. on the Narew.
German troops captured enemy positions
north Of the confluence Of the Skroda and
PISA rivers. Fresh Landsturm troops
who were under fire for the first time
especially distinguished themselves.
North of the mouth of the Skwa we
reached the Narew. The permanent fort
ifications Of Ostrolenka, on the north
west bank Of the river, were occupied.
South Of the vistula our troops adj
vanced into hostile positions, to Blonie
and Grojec blonde is II miles west of
Warsaw and Grojec 2S miles south of the
city,. In the rear guard fighting the
Russians lost $50 prisoners and two ma
chine guns.
Southeastern theatre Of war:
German Landwehr and reserve troops
Of the army of General Won Woyrich re-
pulsed superior forces Of the enemy from
their position at Ilzanka.
"All counter attacks by Russian re-
serves, which were brought up quickly,
were repulsed. We captured more than
5000 prisoners. Our troops are closely
pursuing the enemy. Our cavalry al
ready has reached the railway line from
Radon to Ivangorod.
Between the upper Vistula and the
Bug we are following the retreating en-
envy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-21

cook Wednesday. July p. Leav,,.
station at s.45 A. NJ. and return,ss' w
$50 P. M. All are invited to at,.a
Cumston hall was we'll filled rssl
evening to attend the "Mocl ~ aa'
Trial" for Breach of Promise. Nous
was brought by Mrs. Jerusha p., sa
(Mrs. Leona Reynolds) against ~
Pinkham, (Col. A. v. Newtonl w
ager Of the Newton Entertain
Bureau, who is the originator. -.
Quoted the entertainment in perm. w.
was amusing and entertaining ana =
every way success.
Mrs. Addie Sawyer is enterta;,,.
her nephew and family. c. F. PHI. y
Brockton, Mass.
Mrs. A. S. Stedman Of New Yo,. :,
the guest Of her brother, Frank cr...
lief.
Mrs. George Wilder Of Brock,..
Mass, who has been passing a w.,
with her sister, Mrs. D. E. Torsey ;.
turned Monday to her home.
Hon. and Mrs. B. F. Leighton ,
Washington. D. c.. arrived Saturd,
and are at their summer home for 4,
season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-21

Berlin. July D-(via London. P. NJ
Further progress in the great German
drive toward Warsaw from the north
and south was announced officially here
today. The German war office reports
the capture Of Ostrolenka on the Narew
river about 60 miles north Of Warsaw.
In the south the Russians are in retreat.
Following Is the statement:
after blowing up mines near Chateau
Hooge, east Of Ypres. the British made
an attack on both sides of the road from
Chateau HODGE to Ypres. Their attack
collapsed before our positions. At some
points the attack, within range OF our
artillery. could not be carried through.
The British occupied an excavation made
by an explosion.
Near Souchez an attack with hand
grenades was repulsed. AFTER vigorous
artillery fighting near Albert the French
attempted during the evening an attack
against our positions near Fricourt. They
were repulsed.
Eastern theatre Of war:
Tn Courland the Russians were re-
pulsed near Grosschmarden. east Of Tu-
KUN and near Gruendorf and Usingen.
East Of Kurshany the enemy also is re-
treating before our attacks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-21
FRENCH SQUADRON
OF SIX AER0PLANES
lombard CoLMAR

Paris. July 90 CVia London, 30 P.
Mo.-The official announcement from the
war Office this afternoon says that a
squadron of six aeroplanes 'bombarded
the station at Colmar, capital Of upper
Alsace. The aeroplanes returned undam-
aged.
The text Of the communication follaws:
In Artois, in the vicinity Of Souchez
and near Melville St-Vaast, there was a
violent bombardment last night and some
fighting with grenades to the northward
Of Chateau Careful
I'm the valley Of the Aisne a fairly
lively cannonade was reported and the
town Of scissors was bombarded.
ION the heights Of the Mouse the night
was lively one but without infantry
action except near Callonne. where two
German attempts to take a trench were
easily repulsed.
Four Of our aviators dropped IS shells
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-21
WINDSORVILLE

Mrs. Alice Pinkham and daughter
Grace have returned from a prolong-
ed visit to relatives in Boston. =
Charles Halpen and friend. Mr.. Tur-
ner from Haverhill, Mass, have been
guests for a week of his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. John Halpen.
Dr. and Mrs. Cobb with a party of
young friends from Waterville were
Sunday visitors in town.
Mrs. Walter Allen Smith and son
Walter. Jr.. of Dorchester. Mass. ar
rived Saturday and will pass the sum-
Smer with relatives here.
Fred Douglass has returned from a
visit of a week to his sister, Mrs. Sa-
die Tilson. of Newport.
A. K Aver left the first Of the week
for a visit to his old home in Eastern.
Dorothy Marden of Boston is en-
joying her vacation with her aunt,
Mrs. c. l. York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Crockett of
Searsmont were guests Sunday of
their brother, NJ. B. Moody.
Mrs. B. H. Swift and daughter Hazel
of jefferson were guests Wednesday
of friends in town.
Miss Inez Lyon of Augusta is pass
ing the summer with her grandpa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. s. G. Lyon.
Misses Lola and Louise Hisler and
Miss Carrie Martin of Augusta are
passing their vacation with their pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Hisler.
L. B. French will give a. dance at
Maple Grove pavilion July "a in hon.
or of the many summer visitors in
this section of the town.
Mrs. Annie Jones of Quincy, Mass,
is enjoying a visit at the home of her
brother, Samuel Lyon.
Miss Lila Hisler, a stenographer al
Hazards shoe shop in Gardiner, who
has passed a vacation Of two weeks
at the Hisler homestead. returned to
her duties Monday
Asa Lyon of Brunswick was a guest
last week of Mr.. and Mrs. S. G. Lyon
Mr.. Hanson of North Whitefleld was
called here by the critical illness OF
his wife. Mrs. Julia Hanson, who suf-
fered a shock on the left side while
visiting at the home Of her nephew.
Guy Marsh.
Reilly Holt had the misfortune on
Wednesday to fall from a building and
dislocate his shoulder
Crops on low land have been under
water here for the past two weeks,
Weather conditions are discouraeine
to the farmers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-21
maine RAILROADS
LOSS CLAIM IS MORE
THAN Two MILLIONS

Portland, Me, July a.-Among the sew
en- New England railroads which have
filed petitions in the cour. Of claims at
Washington against the government al
leging they have lost sums aggregating
$1o,ss0, S65 in the last six years through
carrying the mails under the present
system of weights, are: The Maine Gen.
trail. claiming s1,s39,74 the Bangor &
Aroostook, claiming $490,194 the Sandy
River & Rangeley Lakes. $30,96s. and the
Bridgton & Saco River. $13,45. The other
railroads are the Boston & Maine, claim
ing $s,S7e.s 23; the New York, New Haven
& Hartford. s4,524,13; and the New York,
Ontario & WATERFOWL. $3o5,0o0.
Figures are given in each petition
showing the increases in the weights
recorded at successive four year weigh
ings and it is asserted that the increases
shown were regular, gradual and normal,
and>that this increasing amount Of mail
theys were compelled to carry through the
four years intervening between weighings
without any compensation whatever.
One of the main contentious is that
the vast amount of parcel post mail
carried has never been included in
any weighing. Furthermore it is de-
clared, the raising of the weight limit
packages by the postmaster general on
July % and Dec. IS, 1913, has largely
increased the amount of this mail,
which has been carried at enormous
expense but without any adequate
compensation.
1t is further set forth that even pri-
or to reduction in the rate Of pay per
mile. the last of which occurred in
1907, the total compensation paid has
been insufficient to defray the cost OF
transportation furnished.
If the action of the government in
making them carry the mails for what
is less than the cost Of the service
is confiscatory, it is asserte that
there appears to be an analogy to the
North Dakota coal rate case and the
West Virginia passenger rate case
decided last March in the supreme
court of the United States. In both
cases the court held unconstitutional
laws whose effect was to compel the
railroads to provide service at less
than cost. even though this loss were
made up through the operation of
other branches of the service, the
court virtually laying down the prin-
cip!e that a service should pay for
itself