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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29
KENDRICK w. C. T. U.

The ladies of the Kendrick w. C. T.
Z. met Tuesday, May 23rd at the
home of Mrs. G. III. Shaw for their
regular meeting. There was a good
attendance and several visitors among
them being Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Pack
ham, of Ocala, and Miss Esther Boul-
ware, of Mcintosh.
The meeting was opened with i'm
strumental music by Miss Boulware,
which was greatly enjoyed by all.
Song-The White Ribbon. Star
Spangled Banner.
Scripture Reading-46th Psalm, by
the president.
Prayer-Mrs. B. C. Webb
Song.The Temperance Lighthouse.
Roll call, followed by reading of
minutes of previous meeting.
1t was decided to observe Flower
Mission Day with appropriate pro-
gram on Wednesday night, June 7th,
at the church; also to observe Anti
Cigarette Day on Sunday, June 18th.
The president then called on Mrs.
Packham, who in her bright and at
tractive manner gave the Union a
most excellent and instructive talk,
first speaking on preparedness, then
on influence and the using of the same
in many successful ways at the pres
emit time. Her remarks were receiv-
ed with applause by all present.
Song-There Will Dawn a Golden
Morrow.
Closing prayer-Mrs. Mamie Clark.
The hostess served delicious re-
freshments consisting of Pineapple
ice cream, cake and ice water. AT
the close of the afternoon Mrs. w. I.
Davis joined as an Honorary member
The next regular meeting will be
at the church on Tueday afternoon
June 18th. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all to be present.
Julia Webb, Press. Supt.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29

DR.. F. S. Parker, general secretary
of the Epworth League and editor of
the Epworth Era, who is attending
league conference in Sutherland this
week, will meet with the Leesburg
Ileaguers Friday evening, Ocala Sun
day afternoon, Gainesville Sunday
evening, Jacksonville leaguers at City
Union Monday evening and Riverside
leaguers Tuesday. He is then to at
tend North Carolina league confer
ence.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29

The Collier Brothers, with their
usual enterprise, have been for sev-
eral months building a new covered
moving van for use in their business,
The Golfers are doing the building
themselves in their spare moments
The van is large one, constructed
of hard wood throughout, mostly oak
and hickory, and will be used in mcy
ing furniture and other things need
ing protection from the weather.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29
META AGNES GRIGGs

Meta Agnes, the four years old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. L. B.
Griggs, of Lynne, died here last night
at 8 o'clock at the residence of Mrs.
Sherouse on Lime street. The lit
tie girl was brought to Ocala Friday
morning to the doctor and her death
will be deeply regretted by all the
friends of the family. The funeral
will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock
at the Ocklawaha Bridge church.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29
A TELEGRAM FROM SAMUEL

The following was received this aft
ernoon:
Woman's Club, Ocala, Fla.
Expect us on the Both sure, Tues
day night at o'clck. We will be al
the Temple theater. Aunt DinaI
SNOWFALL and her tribe will come
Don't forget to be ready for Lillian
Russell, Madam Sherry, Jack Clifford
Jack Quitzelbaum, Amy, the fat CIR
and all those pretty bathing girls and
dancers. Meet me and my family
Tuesday night at A Day on Coney
Island. Samuel Hicks.
Skeetersville, Ark.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29
TAXPAYER FORGOT SOMETHING

The Star received an unsigned ar
ticle today signed Taxpayer" We do
not publish mans name on an article
of this kind if he does not desire it,
but he must sign his name either to
the article or to a letter accompany
ing it for our information, or we will
decline to publish the article
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29
BIG RUSH FOR TICKETS
FOR COMFY ISLAND SHOW

This morning when the reserved
seat sale opened for "Coney Island, y
there was great rush for tickets
and there has been a constant call all
day. Everyone should make. their
reservations at once If they wish to
procure desirable seats. Never in the
history of the town has there been
such enthusiasm and such a rush for
tickets forsany show.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29
Hanoino Hard Wood Shelves.

Instead of the usual wooden pegs
for assem- bling the parts of hard wood
shelves, substitute which will serve
the purpose equally as well consists
of wire nails driven into oae board
the heads fled of, AMI these pro-
truding ends plugged into NOES in
the othe- BOARD. .-TVn1'd Advance
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29

Mr.. Claud Knight, who has been
spending the past six months with his
aunt, Mrs. R. L. Martin at Lake Weir,
left this afternoon for his home in
Nashville, Tenn. He will spend sew
eral days in ST. Augustine and Jack
sonville.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29

Mr.. E. C. Jordan and Mr.. Wilbur
Smith may drink bottled coca-cola at
the expense of the company if they
will call at the store of Mr.. Peter
Costello and present this little adver-
tisement. The Ocala Coca-Cola Bot
Ting Works. 1t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29

Nathaniel Bagley and Mesa James,
negroes, wanted in Spar for the
theft of pistol and razor, were ar
rested here Saturday night by Deputy
Sheriff Osteen and Officer Grubbs.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29

Mr.. George Martin is doing well in
his work in Jacksonville. He Is now
leading the orchestra at the Seminole
hotel, has fine orchestra and the
hotel and it's patrons are very much
pleased with his work.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Baird of Tiff
ton, Ca, travelling in Cadillac car,
reached Ocala yesterday on a motor
trip south, and are at the Ocala
House. Today they went out to Silver
Springs.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29

Willie May Shackleford, young
negress, had her throat badly cut by
Mary Custom, another negress, as
the result of quarrel over boy,
Saturday night on South Magnolia
street. Mary was arrested by Deputy
Sheriff West, and will be brought to
trial tomorrow before Judge Fer
guson.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29
Health Note.

Health is capital for us all, and
especially for the woman who works.
However much talent and initiative
you have, you will be handicapped in
your work unless you have your share
Of good health If you have not health
IT is your business to expend every
minute of your surplus time acquiring
it
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29

Messrs. Welsh Dewey and Charles
Duvall were passengers Saturday on
the Seaboard limited, the former GO
ing to Pennsylvania to take position
in an electrical house and the latter
to Chicago to take position. These
two young men are among Ocala's
brightest and best boys.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29

DR.. Bitch was in town today, to
meet his son, Mr.. LOOMS Bitch, a
graduate of Columbia College. Mr..
Bitch was president of the gradual
ing class and delivered the annual
address.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29

District Superintendent III. o. Nc
Arthur of the A. c. L., one of the
most efficient and accommodating rail-
road men in the state, was in town
today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29
NOTICE

IL you do not want to laugh and
forget your troubles, do not attend
the "Coney Island" show tomorrow
night at the Temple theater. 1t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29
FORGOTTEN for the Moment.

People who profess to De tender
hearted are quite as selfish as others.
The man who says ne couldn't stand
It to kill chicken does his full share
to a chicken dinner Just the same.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29

DIR. FL. C. Dozier has bought new
REQ six. He has been notified of its
shipment from the factory.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29

Hear Lester Lucas as George
Conan sing 81 Love the Last Girl
Best of ALL" in the Coney Island
show. 1t
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29

Finish the inside Of your house
with FIBERLIC WALL BOARD,
for sale by d. s. WEIGH, distributor.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29

The county Judge has issued mar
riage license to Earl Taylor and Miss
Rosa Newton, of Zellwood, Orange
county.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29

Mr.. w. A. Baird of Triton, Ca, is
among the arrivals at the Ocala
House.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29

A good many of our people expect
to go to Fort Mccoy tomorrow, to
attend the political meeting and pic
mic.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29

Norris candies never fail to please.
Fresh every week at the Court Phar-
macy. Il.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29

The mines of the Lake County
Kaolin company are operating again,
and the output is about 80 tons day.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29

Mr.. L. N. Riggen of Jacksonville
was guest of the Ocala House last
night.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29

Mr.. w. B. Gallagher left today for
a visit to Tampa.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29

Eat OCALA-MADE bread. There's
none better than Carriers Butter
nut. 20-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29

Mr.. Clarence Meffert was a visitor
to Jacksonville Saturday afternoon.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29
x. of P. meet tonight.

Council meets tomorrow evening.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29

Odd Fellows meet tomorrow night,
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29
Optimistic Thought.

Whatever the mind enjofus on itself
as an object, it attains.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-05-29

Auto for hire, phones 145 and 1913
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FOR SALE-LOTS

FOR sALE-Three nne lots In Takoma Park
At bargain. BOX ISL Times Office.
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NEW SUFFRAGE CHIEF
TAKES CHARGE HERE
Miss Martha Norris Succeeds Mrs.
messing, Who Goes to Chicago.

Miss Martha Norris. of Youngstown.
OBJ, member OF the national Con-
gresslonal committee OF the National
American Woman Suffrage Association,
Is to be In charge Of HEADQUARTERS OF
the committee here during the absence
Of the chairman, Mrs. Frank M.
Roessing, Il Ia announced.
Mrs. Roessing is to leave Washington
tomorrow to Join Mrs Carrie Chapman
Gait, the national president, in Chi
cago. The Chicago headquarters of the
organization will be in the Hotel Lom-
bard and the parade headquarters In
tina Chicago Woman's club.
mrs. Henry Wade Rogers. OF Con-
necticut. treasurer OF the national as
ISOLATION. Is already in Chicago The
entire national board is to reach that
city Sunday morning.
From Chicago, the officers of the ma
tional association are to go to st. Louis
to attend the Democratic convention
"Ah equal suffrage plank in every
party PLATFORM IL their slogan. this
being the final step In the fight the
organization has been waging for
months to, bring about declaration IN
feyor of votes for women from the big
political parties.
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FOR SALE-MISCELLANEOUS

FOR SALE-Furniture, slightly used: l gas
range, side oven: l oak double wardrobe:
oak hall rack, / antique dresser; l cut glass
cabinet; 1 oak sideboard; kitchen cabinet:
ice chest: roll top desk: 1 bookcase;
furniture from some OF the best homes in the
city. Easy terms discounts for cash.
Save money.
Buy at Hopwood's, 9Th & K.
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LEGAL NOTICES
John ID. Larner Attorney.

SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF
SOLuMBlA. Holding Probate Court No.
zisoo Administration. This Is to give notice
that the subscriber. who was by the Supreme
court OF the District OF Columbia granted
A. Sanford. sr:, deceased. has. with the app
proyal OF the Supreme Court OF the District
OF Columbia, holding a Probate Court APP
pointed Monday. the 18th day OF June, 1916.
AZ 10 o'clock A. M. as the time. and said
Court room as the place. for making pay
der the Courts direction and control when
and where all creditors and persons entitled
TO distrfbutive shares or legacies or the re-
sidue. or parts thereof. are notified to attend,
In person or by agent or attorney duly au-
thorized. with their claims against the estate
properly vouched Given under my hand this
18th day OF May. 1916. THE WASHINGTON
LOAN AND TRUST CO.. Executor. BY
ncer. (Seai). Attest: JAMES TANNER, RE-
Ulster OF Wills for the District OF Columbia,
Clerk OF the Probate Court
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}. J. Darlington, l.. II. Linton. Attor-
ueys.

SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA, Holding Probate Court. Es-
tate OF Marian Bryan. deceased. No. o. b9S.
hg been made herein for Probate OF the last
will and testament and codicil thereto OF said
deceased, and for letters testamentary on
said estate, by Charles c. Bryan II is ordered
this 18th day OF May. A. ID. 1916 that Frank
b. Swart, Carrie Moses, Marie Bryan, &C.
Henry Caldwell Bryan. Samuel Bryan, Mar
ian o. Lane, JOS. II. Falconer. Walter J.
Falconer and Edna NJ Atkinson and all
others concerned. appear In said court on
Monday, the Ord day OF July. A. ID. 1916. at
10 o'clock A. M, to show cause why SUCH
application should not be granted. Let no.
tice hereof be published In the Washington
Law Reporter and Washington Times once
in each OF three successive weeks before tho
return day herein mentioned. the first publi-
cation TO be not less than thirty days before
said return day. WALTER i. MCCOY,
Justice. (SeaD Attest: JAMES TANNER
Register OF Wills for the District OF Column
bia. Clerk OF the Probate Court.
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FUNERAL RITES FOR
CAPITAL RESIDENTS
Hours and Places OF Service Ar
ranged by Bereaved Families
Dennig i Harfipan

Funeral services for Dennis ]. Harti-
gan. son of p. j. and Mary Hartigan.
who died yesterday at his residence.
2?S9 Shannon place. Anacostia, d. c..
the residence. thence to st. Teresa's
Church. where requiem mass will be
celebrated at $3.50 o'clock. Interment
Will be made in Mt olivct Cemetery.
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FOR SALE-FARMS

FOR SAI4E-Farm OF 200 acres In st. Mary's
county rear Chaptico: house and outbuiid-
ings; $40 per acre. This is a special low
price for quick buyer; $500 cash payment; $40
month.
CHAS ID. FOWLER,
COS st. n. W.
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WANTED--Teamsters and men to
handle brick in brick yard; steady
work. WEST BROTHERS BRICK
CO., Relee, Va.
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MONEY WANTED AND TO LOAN

MONEY TO LOAN on real estate; lowest
rates; prior payment privilsgos; large
smounts. TYLER q RUTHERFORD. SIT ibtk
MONEY TO LoAN-s25o TO $500 900 on d. C,
real estate. Several trust funds. ~ TO .
per cent. All transactions conducted II
economical consideration for borrowers.
VIM II, SAUNDERS q CO..
Southern Building. so7 18th ST. ". ".
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VITAL RECORDS
Births.

Births.
Harold J. and Josephine NJ. Cannella, boy.
James f. and Grace n. Tucker, boy.
Samuel and Nellie Weiss, boy.
Leonard V. and Rose S?rinGman. boy.
Robert W. and Berthe NJ: Zimmerman. boy.
samuel and Anna HoIlidge. boy.
Frank and Georgia l.. Dattore, boys, twins.
Richard and Mary Massoni, boy.
William T. and Catherine A. Burroughs,
Joseph and Sarah Freedman, girl.
Michael +. and Gertrude L. Sullivan. girl
William p, and Esther M. Cady. girl.
William NJ. and Ada E Poore, girl.
William e. and Katie v, SUMMERS, girl.
Simon d; and Agnes c, Tennyson.. girl.
Edward r. and Jean Sartwell, girl.
James w. and Florence Murphy, girl.
Victor h. and Julia e. kissal girl.
William c. and Mabel English, girl.
James T. and Bessie Il. Allen. girl.
Charles and Georgia Carter. girl
Deaths.
Estelle Dreher, II yrs, tuberculosis Hos
Eliza Maedel. g. yrs. tuberculosis Hos.
Fred Booth, 80 yrs, tuberculosis Hos.
John Fairfield Merry. rs yrs. Naval Hos.
Ada Schommer. IS yrs, Casualty Hos.
Wesley sullivan. 80 yrs, Washington Asy
Theodore S. West. rs yrs, Wash Asy, Hos
Thomas strohecker, 50 yrs. George WASH
john Arnold. IS yrs. Gov. Hos. for the ms
William F. McCracken, 70 yrs. John Dixon
Home.
Bridget Agnes Dougherty, 81 yrs. 2o32 # ST.
NV.
James Irving Fastnaught, 2 mos. 2236 Pa
ave Sc,
Robert p. Frostad, 80 yrs, Potomac river
Highway Bridge.
Frank d. Fawcett, a yrs. 1904 Mckinley
ST., Chevy Chase.
Edward Mahoney, q yrs, Wash, Asy. Hos
Mary Jones, 6 yrs. 94 T st. NV.
Joseph Robinson, % yrs, 9407 sth st. NV.
Ralph l.. Smith. 20 yrs, 1881 5th st. N. w.
ar.fla = nt,Ala ..Ia
Bernice Chapman, 4 mos, Sc Eye st. sw.
Charlotte Bentley, mos, 500 Brewers CT ne
Evridge Walker, II days, 1929 9th ST. nv.
Infant OF Lillian Johnson. / day, 22l6 Cleve-
land place NV.
Infant OF Joseph and Maggie V. Brown. I
day, Columbia Hos
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c ST. N. W., 1.-TWO or three unfurnishe
rooms, End floor: all light; reasonable:
b. X. .
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BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS

woRKINGMEN-w do not base our opln-
ion OF past business success by what In 70
come: we expect more trade. they sure will
come a-running when they know the stock
we keep; see what 81 will buy In n slightly
used suit: one price. JUsTH's OLD STAND.
61e ID.
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OUR woven rugs are guaranteed nve years;
carpets cleaned and secured. OLD LAu.
REL ECLIPSE. so0-n 10Th Ut. 8. w. n. No.
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FOR EXCHANGE

WANTED TO EXCHANGE a good building
lot near Congress Heights for Ford car.
Write or see o. w, ASHLEY, Livingston
road. Congress Heights, ID. c.
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Mrs. Edwin 8. Hoskins.

Funeral services for Mrs. Edwin s.
Hoskins. who died yesterday aged sixty
nine years. will be held at her late
residence, 1894 First street northwest.
tomorrow at I o'clock. Private inter-
lnent will be made In Rock Creek ceme-
terry.
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DEATHS

CHAFTEE-on Friday, June 2. 1915. at the
residence OF his daughter. Mrs. Greenwood,
500 Maryland avenue northeast, WILLIAM
EDISON CHAFFEE. aged ninty-four years
and six months.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
DOUGHERTY-suddeniy on wednesday.
May 81. 1915. at $3.50 a. m. at her residence,
1o33 street northwest. BRIDGET AGNES
DoUGHERTY. beloved wife OF George
Dougherty.
at 0 a. M, thence to st. Stephens Church,
where requiem mass will be sunE.
PoTTER-On Wednesday, May 81. 1918. yB.
ROME BoNAPARTE POTTER. aged
eighty-three years.
Funeral services at Lees chapel, "a
Pennsylvania avenue, Saturday at p. m.
suLLIvAN-on Thursday. June !. 1913, 2,
his residence. 1873 Thirty street, JOHN
ID. SULLIVAN, beloved husband Of Eliza
beth Thornburg Sullivan.
Funeral services Saturday. June 4. Al
Holy Trinity Church, Georgetown. at ~
o'clock a. m. Interment at Oak Hill
Cemetery.
Knoxville Tenn, papers please copy).
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VACUUM TREATMENT

MECHANIC THERoPY and Vacuum Treat
ment for all chronic and nervous diseases
Positive results. DIR. DELLA II. WELLER
s3 18th st. N. w. Phone NJ. s35s.
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SUPREME COURT TO DECIDE.
LAST OBSACLE IN WAY OF TEST
CASE ON ADAMSON LAW is
REMOVED.
Case Of Missouri, Oklahoma and
Gulf Railroad, Which Had Been
Heard Before Judge Hook, Who
elScclared Law Unconstitutional, is
First to Come MP, Other Int anction
Cases Being Postponed.

Kansas City. Mo-, Nov. 24.-All pre-
nminary obstacles to a decision by
the supreme court Of the United
States on the Adamson law were
wiped out today.
The cases of the Atchison, Topeka
Santa Fe and of other railroads
which had. applied to Judge John C..
&olock in the United States district
korrt at Kansas City. Kan. we're by
increment OF counsel for the govern
sent and railroads postponed until
tier q decision by the supreme court
the Gaze Of the Missouri, Oklahoma
sGulf railroad, heard here Wednes-
M by Judge Hook, who held that
tslaw was unconstitutional. Walter
Hines, chairman of the committee
Sxatlroad counsel. said similar post.
nements would be requested in all
Rrts Of the country where injunc-
suits had been flied and the only
sable qhitch in the proceedings now
y whether the highest court
Qdvance the case and render a
If1ion by January / when the law
pmes effective.
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MnQ1GAtsDyTt he MfSsottfs sCklaA6ma e
taflf railroad, in which Judge Hook
sof the federal district court at Kansas
City decided against the government.
The attorney general said the agree
ment would be signed by the govern
ment and railroad counsel in Kansas
City. The railroad lawyers here who
look up the negotiations first were
notified Of this arrangement and the
matter was regarded as finished and
khe way cleared to get the case to the
supreme court. The transcript may
pc filed at once but the court does
not reconvene until December 4 when
counsel for both sides will ask that
an early date be set for argument.
If an early date is fixed the gov
eminent Is hopeful that the case may
De determined before January /
When the law becomes effective. I'm
Der tho agreement, it was pointed
Y here, the department agrees not
70 INSTITUTE Any prosecutions under
the law before the determination of
h Missouri. Oklahoma & Gulf case.
This does not mean. however, that
tho government may not collect evil
dence on which future prosecutions
could be based If the law is found
constitutional.
AS understood here the carriers
coming into the agreement would
keep such accounts as ore necessary
under the law to make the paw
ments to the affected employees in
case the law is held constitutional.
fhls requirement was incorporated
by Judge HOk's decision in the Mig
case.
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TALKS RAILROAD PROBLEMS.

Thorn Addresses Congressional Com
nnttcc Investigating Questions of
transportation.
Washington. Nov. INSTRUMENTATION
OF present day railroad problems and
plans worked nj by the carriers for
their solution was completed today
before the Joint congressional investi-
eating committee by A. p. Thorn,
counsel for the railway executive
advisory committee.
Mr.. Thorn has addressed tho COM
mittee for three days, outlining at
length the troubles of the roads In
questions Of financing and providing
adequate facilities for the nations
business. He emphasized particu-
larry tho difficulties of operation I'M
der the existing system of stimuli
taneous federal and State regulation
and asserted that the interest and
the aim OF the roads is to do nothing
that Is not in the public interest.
JUST before he concluded today Mr..
Thorn said the railroads would not
at this time discuss questions relat-
ing to labor problems but indicated
that the subject might be taken up
later. He will DO before the COM
mittee Monday subject to cross-ex-
animation by it's members.