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Evening journal., 1917-04-27
ELLIOTT POINTS OUT
NEW HAVEN'S PROBLEMS
on STOCKHOLDERS COMPANYs DEBTS AND on
PUBLIC RATES
Expect Legislation This Spring Which Should Permit the Adoption
Caring COmpany's Debt Which
Mill Stone Around COmpanys Neck ck-@Propety Won
From the Wall Street Journal)
(From the wall Street JournaD.

Howard Elliott in connection with
his retirement as president Of the New
Haven Railroad Co., issued the follow
ing statement:
The actual conditions surrounding
the New Haven and the obstacles to
its progress that developed shortly
after ! came were unusual uneXpect-
ed and unforeseen. The attitude Of the
Federal Government, resulting in a
complete dissolution OF the New Ha-
ven system; the declaring Illegal by
the Massachusetts courts OF a plan
which guaranteed SCI 500 900 in cash
to pay floating debts and make needed
improvements; the numerous investi-
cations OF the cOmpany's AFFAIRS; the
very serious business depression be-
ginning early in 1914 and last until
the Summer of 1915: the European
war and the disturbed industrial con-
ditions, all combined to cOmplicate the
work TO be done, and to delay obtain
ing the results desired IN the interest
OF the public. security-holders and the
employees. Then. too. public opinion
was excited and adverse to the com
pany.
"The directors. officers and the en-
helped TO carry the floating debts
have all worked diligently and much
has been accomplished in adjusting
the affairs Of the company and laying
a foundation upon which to build
After nearly year of negotiation
with the Department Of Justice an
agreement was made in 1914 which
took from the control Of the company
very large amount OF its property.
This agreement with the Government
was entered into by the company to
save it, and changed the entire stu
alton,
THE failure Of the plan to issue
S67 100000 convertible debenturcs left
the company confronted with float
ing debt OF nearly S5O.000.O00. and no
means OF meeting it except by short
term notes. The floating debt at one
time was nearly S56, 900 600. but it has
been reduced in the last three years
to S43.00O.000. and notes have just
been sold for s45 100000 10 care for
that Indebtedness, and leave $4,000
600 for improvements.
Earnest efforts have been continu-
GUS for several years to have tho laws
a:ecting the company In Massachu
setts. Connecticut. and Rhode lslanC
made harmonious and there is a goo'
chance of success this spring. Sucl
legislation should permit tho adoption
OF a plan for caring for the fioatnl
debt which hangs Ike a millston
about the neck OF the company.
1.-THE various departments have beel
reorganized and strengthened, an
new methods have been and are bein
introduced Some OF the importar
| problems Of the company arc:
1. To adopt a plan for handling II
floating debt. and for obtaining ne
capital for improvements. In consider
ing this the stockholders should rea
ize that they are the owners OF II
Evening journal., 1917-04-27

property, and ought to come to its
rescue by furnishing some new capi-
tai. and not rely indefinitely upon
banks and bankers for temporary
loans, VIII ch create a very uncertain
and dangerous situation.
"2. To dispose Of the so-called out
side properties (Which must be sold
under the Federal decree) at a mini
mum loss, and use that money for i'm
provements or paying debts.
"3. To obtain rates freight, pas
senger, mail, and eXpress-that Will
enable the company TO meet the
steadily increasing wages and the in
creasing prices of materials, and the
serious conditions imposed by the
war.
a. To perfect every detail OF man
agement, so as 10 save the maximum
amount of money
"5. To spend from earnings or
from new capital enough money in
the next FIVE years to moderni2e. the
plant and make it adequate 10 the
needs Of New England-tto provide
better working conditions resulting in
substantial economies, in the hope Of
paying return to the shareholders.
THE property is a wonderful one.
and its success now depends very
largely upon the willingness OF the
stockholders TO help pay its debts,
and OF the public to pay rates sufii-
clent to meet the rising expenses. and
have enough left with which to make
improvements. and to improve the
credit OF the company; also, upon the
conditions that will result from the
entrance OF the United States into the
world war The burdens on this coun-
try because OF this war are not yet
realized to the extent that they should
be. Every one will have to help-there
must be self denial-much inconveni-
cnce, and probably some suffering. The
transportation systems OF the country
will without doubt have to give less
service along some lines, so as TO con-
serve fuel, equipment, and men for
war purposes and doubtless travellers
and shippers will be willing TO accept
the situation.
/ The property is in better condition
! today than for several years past, and
I a comprehensive plan OF improve
ments has been made and much OF
! the work is going on. $1S,25S,000 has
I been spent for equipment, additions
and improvements, and the protection
OF subordinate properties since June
80. 1914
In 1916 a greater volume OF bust.
ness could have been handled If tho
facilities Of the company had beer
better in the matter Of tracks, term
inals and powerful locomotives. ant
, If the facilities of the receivers o
freight had been such that loadnl
/ and unloading OF cars could have beel
made without delay
3 "Publlc opinion is much moro fay
Y orable to the company than four year
= ago and the relations OF the compan
% to the State and Federal government
@ are harmonious and cooperative"
Evening journal., 1917-04-27
With The PaFagraphers

Some say that honesty pays-the most taxes-Kan-
sas City Journal.
When investigation breaks out General Denial is
never caught unprepared.-New York Sun.
When a man passes thirty he has reached, usually
the point when he can wear overshoes without feeling
the disgrace too keenly.-Missoula (Mont) Sentinel
returned traveller says the Russian troops express
disappointment with the Rumanian army The feel
ing is probably mutual.-Southen Lumberman Nash
yille)
That distinguished scientist who AYERS love is a
disease should tell his patients that while marriage
is not always eicacous, it often cures-Pittsburgh
Gazette-Times.
China complains that she is suffering from the war.
So is any conscientious heather land when 1t con-
templates the horrors going in Christendom.-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Evening journal., 1917-04-27
GOOD GUNNERY.

N HANKS to the good work done by United States
gunners on the American steamship Mongolia, there
one German submarine the less to plague and destroy
the worlds merchant marine
II is remarkable that those gunners succeeded in
making clean hit OF the periscope the submarine
with the first shot fired after the perscope had shown
itself above the waves 1000 feet from the steamship
It was the first American shot in the war. Its re-
suit is truly gratifying Americans. They hope that
equally good gunnery will feature the work Of other
armed merchantmen which are plying in and out OF
the submarine
There seems to be no doubt that the submarine
which sought to attack the Mongolia struck.
Fragments Of the perscope were seen to fly when the
projectie struck it, Seemingly the she'll then passed
through the hull Of the submarine, which still was
submerged, because, the submarine went down,
large quantities Of oil came to the surface.
Il is a gratifying beginning and it should TO
make the Germans cautions in approaching Amer
lean merchantmen.
Evening journal., 1917-04-27
ACHES AND PAINS

Don't neglect pain anyhere, but find out
what causes st and conquer tho cause.
pain In the kidney region may put you on
rour back tomorrow. Don't blame the
weather for swollen feet. it may be an ad-
vanced warning Of Bright's disease. pain
in the stomach may be the first symptom
OF appendicitis. 4 creak In joint may be
tho forerunner 90 rheumatism. Chronic
headaches more than likely warn you Of SEE
rous stomach trouble. The best way is TO
keep en- good condition day in and day out
bv regularly taking GOLD MEDAL HAAR-
ITM OIL Capsules Sold by reliable drug.
cists. Money refunded n they do not help
YOU. Beware OF substitutes. The only pure
imported Haarlem Oil Capsules are the GOLD
MEDAL.
Evening journal., 1917-04-27
no YOUR DUTY THIS EVENING.

you already are member of Mayor Prices VII
mingon National Defense Committee, go to the ola
CITY Hall this evening and participate in the meeting
that is to be held.
If you are not member Of that committee, but de-
sire 70 show Your patriotism by Joining it, go TO the
old City Hall this evening and enroll MS MEMBER
II is the desire Of Mayor Price, creator OF the COM
mitiee. and Former Chancellor John r. Nicholson hs
chairman. that every who desires to Identity him.
self with the defense movement shall identify himself
actively and at once with the organization and It's
work.
Evening journal., 1917-04-27

In another part of paper publish today a
statement made by Howard Elliott the OF his
retirement president Of the New York, New Haven
and Hartford Railroad Company In it he discusses in
a comprehensive and convincing way the problems OF
the New Haven road He insists that it is the duty OF
the stockholders Of the company to pay its debts and
that it is equally the duty of the public TO pay higher
rates It is admitted by MIR. Elliott that the floating
debt Of the New Haven hangs like milestone about
the companys neck and it is his expectation that this
Spring plans viii be perfected for taking care OF it so
the efficiency Of the system may be conserved. Most
persons will agree we feel sure with his assertion that
the property is a wonderful and well worthy Of
public and financial support
Evening journal., 1917-04-27
THIRTY Years.
EXPERIENCE SELLING
A kidney medicine

During my career as a druggist for
the past thirty years / have enjoyed
selling DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root. and
believe it is equal to the best kidney.
liver and bladder remedy on the mar
ket. Those who have taken II are very
we'll pleased with results and speak
very favorably regarding the prepara-
ton. Very truly yours.
JAS. COOPER, JR, Druggist.
Oct 20, 1916. Red Bank, n. J.
Evening journal., 1917-04-27
Letter 10
DIR. Kilmer 4 Co.
BinghamtOn, n. Y.

Prove What swamp Root VIII Do
For You.
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co..
Binghamton, n. Y, for a sample size
bottle. 1t will convince anyone. You
will also receive a booklet OF valuable
information. telling about the kidneys
and bladder When writing, be sure
and mention the Wilmington Daily
Journal. Regular fifty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
stores.
Evening journal., 1917-04-27
GEMS OF THOUGHT

Glass China and Reputation are easily cracked and
never well mended-Benjamn Franklin.
.-.-.--.
Philosophers fool us by splashing in shallow water
and making noise like depth--Abraham Solomon.
:-:-.-:
And He spake a parable unto them. Can the blind
lead the blind? Shall they both fail into the ditch?
Luke vi39
s-:-.-:
He who tells lie is not sensible how great task
he undertakes; for he must be forced TO invent 20
more 10 maintain that one.-Pope
Evening journal., 1917-04-27

Champ Clark Speaker OF the House and the foremost
opponent Of seectve conscripton persists in his
tagonistic stand despite the face that he cannot be
ignorant OF the fact that the effort to obtain volun
teer army of adequate proportions is fat failure
For man possessed of such intelligence, his attitude
is regarded merely as a despcable aftermath Of the
Baltimore convention fight
Evening journal., 1917-04-27

Henry c. Robinson, for long time one OF Will
mingtons prominent citizens but for several years
a resident OF New York. is dead. He had host OF
friends in this city and State who regret that death
has ended such a long and genial life
Evening journal., 1917-04-27

church are arranging an excellent pro-
gram for the annual pie social, TO be
given in the church next Thursday
evening
Evening journal., 1917-04-27

Elihu Root is such a big brainy and patriotic man
that lhe announcements that President Wilson has
asked him to head mission to Russia gives pleasure
70 millions Of Americans. .-l- L.--...
Evening journal., 1917-04-27

There is an elasticity about that Won Hindenourg
line that warns the cookies OF the hearts OF the Brit
ish French and Belgian soldiers
Evening journal., 1917-04-27

Here's to the Mongolia! May she make many more
U.boat bull's-eyes Of the sortl
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03
Five Millions for Roads.

Five million dollars for new roads will be spent by the state of Washing ton in the course of the next two years. The funds to be expended in- clude s2OO0,OOO of the public high way fund, to be raised by the one-mill levy; the S3,OOO.OOO permanent high way fund, raised by. the mill-and-a-half levy; about s43O.OOO federal aid money. to be spent by the state, and 9l,739 which represents Washington's share of the proceeds from national forests, which are devoted annually to build ing of roads. The S3.OOO,OOO which it is estimated will be realized on the mill-and-a-half levy will be spent by the counties under the supervision of the state department. The annual ap- propriation from the forest-reserve money will be expended by the federal government on recommendation of the s.ate highway department.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03

close, whether he wished to say any thing to show that he had always been faithful to the United States, he cried out, in fit of frenzy:
 "D-n the United States, I wish I may never hear of the United States again!"
 I suppose he did not know how the words shocked old Colonel Morgan, who was holding the court. Half the officers who sat in it had served through the Revolution, and their lives, not to say their necks. had been risked for the very idea which he so cavalierly cursed in his madness. He, on his part, had grown up in the West of those days, in the midst of Spanish plot" "Orleans plot" and all the rest. His education, such as 1t was, had been perfected in commercial expedi- tions to Vera Cruz, and think he told me his father once hired an English man to be a private tutor for a winter on the plantation. He had spent half his youth with an older brother. hunt ing horses in Texas; and. in a word, to him United States" was scarcely a reality. Yet he had been fed by Unit ed States" for all the years since he had been in the army. He had sworn on his faith as Christian to be true to United States" It was United States" which gave him the uniform he wore, and the sword by his side. Nay, my poor Nolan, it was only because United States" had picked you out first as one of her own confidential men of honor, that "A Burr" cared for you straw more than for the flat boat men who sailed his ark for him. I do not excuse Nolan; only explain to the reader why he damned his coun- try. and wished he might never hear her name again.
 He never did hear her name but once again. From that moment, Septem- Der 9. 1907. till the day he died, May
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03
Man Without CA (Ounhy @ W Eduord Everett Hale

and poker were still unknown. But one day Nolan had his revenge. This time Burr came down the river, not as an attorney seeking a place for his office, but as a disguised conqueror. He had defeated know not how many district attorneys; he had dined at know not how many public dinners; he had been heralded in I know not how many Weekly Arguses: and 1t was ru- mored that he had an army behind him and an empire before him. IL was a great day--his arrival-to poor Nolan. Burr had not been at the fort an hour before he sent for him. That evening he asked Nolan to take him out in his skifr. to show him a cane-brake or a seduce him; and by the time the sail was over Nolan was enlisted body and soul. From that time. thougk ne did not yet know 1t, he lived as "A Man without a Country"
 What Burr meant to do I know no more than you, dear reader. It is none of our business just now. Only, when the grand catastrophe came, and lief ferson and the House of Virginia of that day undertook to break on the wheel all the possible Carences of the then House of York, by the great treason trial at Richmond. some of the lesser fry in that distant Mississippi valley, which was farther from us than Puget Sound is today, introduced the like novelty on their provincial stage, and, to while away the monotony of the summer at Fort Adams, got up, for spectacles. q string of court-martials on the officers there. One and anoth- CT of the colonels and majors were tried, and, to fill out the list, little No Ian, against whom, heaven knows, there was evidence enough, that he was sick of the service, had been will ing to be false to 1t, and would have obeyed any order to march anywhither with anyone who would follow him, had the order only been signed, By command of His Exc. A. Burr" The courts dragged on. The big flies es- capped. rightly for all I know. Nolan was proved guilty enough, as l say {; yet you and would never have heard of him, reader, but that, when the president of the court asked him at the
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03

q type of construction adapted for modern conditions. In his biennial re- port he has this to say: During the early existence of the department, macadam roads constituted as much as 30 per cent of the mileage constructed. As the use of the automobile became more widespread, the percentage of macadam roads built each year de- creased owing to the excessive cost of maintaining this type under the auto mobile traffic. Within the past two years, however. water-bound macadam roads have been again growing in favor because it has been found pos sible with bituminous surface treat ment to maintain them in a condition comparable in the point of service to the higher types of roads. The first treatment, which is made after the road has seasoned" by opening 1t to traffic for three or four months. is es- sentially a part of the initial cost of construction. and can be applied at a cost of about five cents per square yard. or not to exceed SJ0O per mile for I6-foot road. Thereafter the road can be maintained in a satisfactory condition with a yearly treatment at a cost of about three cents per square yard"
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03
PRAISE FOR IMPROVED ROAD
Stimulate Friendly Rivalry Among Farmers to Keep Highways in
 Best Possible Condition.

A well-dragged road in front of the farm is a great satisfaction to the owner, but why not give him the addi- tional satisfaction of letting him know that you appreciate what he has done as you drive by? Why not tell him what you think and help establish a prize for the best-dragged piece of road? There are few ways in which a little money will bring bigger re- suits in road work than in stimulating friendly rivalry among the workers. A careful use of the drag may save the use of the road grader.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03
MAKE ROADS WITH CONNECTS
f Criminals Were Put to Work on Highways Country Would Soon
 Have Fine System.

There are nearly two and one-half millions of miles of public roads in Texas, of which less than three hun dred thousand miles are improved. If the convicts of every state were put to work upon these roads, within ten years we would have a system of high ways equal to that of France, and many of the grave evils and abuses of the convict system, including its in- calculable waste. would be abolished Waco (Tex.) News.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03
Whaiea

Whales are able to attain such an enormous size because their bodies are supported by the water in which they live. A bird is limited to the weight which its wings can bear up in the air A land animal. if 1t becomes too large, cannot hold its body of the ground or readily move about, and Is doomed to certain destruction. But whale has to face none of these problems and can grow without restraint.
 Because whales live in supporting medium their young are of enormous size at birth, in some instances the calf being almost half the length of It's mother. I once took a 25-foot baby which weighed about eight tons from an S5-foot blue whaie.-Exchange.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03
Use Split-loo Qrau.

Use the split-log drag on your roads Get your neighbor to do the same.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03
MACADAM ROADS ARE URGED
Highway Commissioner of Michigan Favors water-sound Type-cost
 of Maintenance Small.

Hon. Frank F. Rogers, state high way commissioner of Michigan. is the latest prominent road builder 10 give his testimony in favor of water-bound macadam, which a few years ago seemed likely to lose all standing as
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03
To Experiment With Oil.

Experiments in oiling the streets of Denver, both asphalt and graveled, are to be made next summer by the de- partment of parks and improvements.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03

This picture shows how the British soldiers, now prosecuting a vigorous campaign against the Turks in MesopO- tamia, dress. This officer Is completely equipped for the fray, even to the wrist watch and gas mask. The hot climate renders the shorts" more comfortable than brooches.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03
FIRST INSTAltMENT.


 No document in actual Amer iean history conveys a more powerful lesson of what citizen ship in this republic means, none delivers a more searching appeal to loyalty, than this faneifuI re. eitaI of the Man Without a Country. The unhappy creature whose living death it has eraved upon the memory of mankind was but a figure born of a writ. CTS imagination. Vet, the &C., count of his passionate outburst and of his dreadful expiation stirs the dullest soul, and will awaken emotion in the minds of readers Of generations yet un- born. There can be no more ar- resting lesson for the disIoyaI or the needless, no more inspiring appeal to the spirit of true Amer ieanism, than this memorable work of literary art and high souled patriotism.l
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03
Motive Force.

The same force that moves one ton on a smooth highrcad will move eight tons on a railway or g tons on a ca- nal.
Tombstone epitaph., 1917-06-03
Sticktnsa

When a boy asks his mother If 1t Is wrong to play marbles for keeps, 1t Is a safe bet that he has come home with more than he started out with.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-04
A PRETTY ROCK PARTY.

TIL hospitable horne of Mrs. c. E.
Wright was the scene Of a pretty rock
party on Yesterday afternoon, compli-
renting Mr.. Maynard Fountain and
his guests. Messrs. Raymond and John
NJ. Carroll, of Jackson, Tenn. This
lovely home was made bright and at
tractive with flags, cut flowers, bloom
ing plants and trailing vines arranged
in exquisite taste. After the pleasant
pastime of six handed rock, a most
delicious two course lunch was beauti-
fully served. The salad course was
most unique having a Red Cross con-
gealed on the jellied chicken, toma-
to sandwiches, ard a little flag was
sailing over the ice in pretty tall
stemmed glasses. Iced watermelon
completed most enjoyable refresh
ments. The following girls and boys
enjoyed the hospitality of this gra-
cious hostess:
Misses Virginia and Margaret Bris-
ter, Mildred Spurrier, Fannie Walton
Reeves. Mamie Houston and Pear
Hall and Raymond and John Carroll
Maynard and Nathan Fountain, Lynn
Montjoy and Ernest Herr.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-08-04
TO THE PUBLIC. i.

Finding that numbers of people are
under the impression that nv cloth
ing establishment has been removed
to another part of the city, l desire tc
inform them, and also call to the at.
tention of the residents of Greenwood
an vicinity, thet l am still at the same
old stand. 116 Market street, with the
best selected stock of clothing and
gents furnishings to be found in tho
Delta which l will continue to sell
at the lowest possible prices consis-
tent with quality of goods carried.
am daily in receipt of new goods
which are placed on sale as fast as
they arrive. A portion of my fall and
winter stock is on the way, including
a full assortment Of the many lead.
ing brands that l have carried 70,
years past, and / shall leave for the
leading northern and eastern markets
tomorrow for the purpose of making
further selections.
Remember that my store is located
at 116 Market street, Greenwood, anc
! will appreciate a call from anyon,
in need of goods in my line.
A. KANTOR.