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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-22
URGES FIGHT ON
/ PINK BOIL WORM
Secretary Houston Asks Congress t.
Appropriate Half Million Dollars
ut Once.
lRx Associated Press)

Washington, June 22-An emergen-
cy appropriation Of half a million dol
lars to prevent the introduction OF the
mink boil worm into the United States
from Mexico by creating cotton free
zone of fifty to one hundred miles
along the Rio Grande in Texas was
asked of Congress today by Secretary
Houston of the Agricultural Depart
ment. y
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-22
HARD FIGHT ON
MEXICAN PAPER
Pressure Brought to Bear on Govern
ment to Take Hand in Cam
paign Being Waged.
(By. Associated Press J

Mexico City, June 20 Every possi-
BE pressure including hnsncisi Offers
are reported to have been brought 70
bear upon the government and the
provinces to stop the campaign Of n
Universal for severance Of relations
between Mexico and Germany.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-22
FIX A UNIFORM
PRICE OF STEEL
President of Emergency Fleet Corpor'
p alton to Ask That of Federal
Trade Commission.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, June 22-The Federal
Trade Commission will be asked soon
by President Denman Of the Emer-
aency Fleet Corporation to fix q uni
form price on steel and steel products
for all Industries throughout the
Country. The commission will be ask
ed to name a price which will afford
the producers fair profits.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-22
OF AGkICULIUNE
WEATHER BUREAU.
ToDAY's BIRTHDAY HoNoRs.

Robert s. Lovett, head Of the Harri-
man Railway system, is fifty-eight
years old today. :,
Frank H. Damrosch, noted musical
director, is A4ty.nius ysar old today,
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-22
BANNER GIRLS
ARE ARRESTED
p.,;.. Deal With Suffrage Pickets at
White House with Firm Hand
Two Are Arrested.
(Rv Associated Press)

Washington, June 22-The police
department today began dealing with
the Suffrage pickets about the White
House with firm hand. 1t ordered
that no banners be permitted to be
displayed and policemen were station
% about the White House to enforce
the order. Miss Lucy Burns of New
York, and Miss Catherine Morey Of
Boston, carrying banner, who refus'
ed to move were arrested and taker
to police headquarters.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-22
DETERMINE COST !
OF PRODUCTION
Senate Interstate Commerce Commit
tee Will Make Searching Inquiry
Soon. ss
(By Associated Press)

Washington, June 22-An exhaus-
tive inquiry into production prices and
the transportation of coal, steel, cop
per and other basic materials proposed
to be put under government supervise
ion during the war was decided upon
today by the Senate Interstate Core
merce Committee. Coal will be the
first subject taken up.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-22
SMITH AND ZULU KID TO FIGHT

Baltimore, June 22-(By Union AS
sociated Press)-Jeff Smith, who is
still clamoring for 4 match with Mike
Gibbons, the st. Paulwizard, is engag-
ed for a fiftcen-round scrap at the
American A. C. Of this city tonight.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-22
JtJNE y IN HISTORY.

Tfl JUNE IS ~ hHOHV
1S48-Civil War in Paris, with ter
rible slaughter Of the people.
1s51-Large sections Of San Fran
cisco destroyed by fire.
1913-Fiftieth anniversary Of the
battle Of Gettysburg celebrated on the
battlefield.
! lsle-U. s. House passed the For
t!aeatiops 1!ll
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-22
ITALIANS GAIN.
(By Associated Press

Rome, June 20 Successes of Italian
troops in the Deliments region and on
Carso plateau were reported officially
in the statement Of the war Office to-
jay.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-22
CONSTANTINE AT THUsIs.
4. (By Associated Press)

(By Associated PressJ
Thusis, Switzerland, June 22- Form
er King Constantine c Of Greece, ar
rived here yesterday. Troops guarded
the railway station to prevent mani
festations.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-22
THE WEATHER

Forecast.
Mississippi Generally fair tonight
and Saturday. Temperature about
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE
WEATHER BUREAU.
June ~, 1917.
Local Data, Greenwood, Miss.
For the ~ Hours Ending Ut Z A. N.
Temperature: Highest "a degrees
Lowest 66 degrees
n Alta. m. II degrees
Determination 600 inches
River Stage,7 am IT'S feet
Change in "a hours up 0.l feet
]. II. STEPHEN,
Local Observer.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-22
(By Associated Press J

Copenhagen June 22-Finnish news
papers say that Japan has offered to
support the Russian government in the
work Of organizing democracy and
in reorganization of her army.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-22
fRv Associated Press)

washington, June 22-Americas
!. ..mraign to raise hundred million
..,,.rs this week for the Red Cross
.aaav uvh assumed International proper
-. 80 when word reached headquarters
go ~. that committees of American
... .s.;dents in London, Paris, Panama,
rsuador, Peru and South American
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-22
DANISH STEAMER SUNK.
(By Associated Press)

New York, June 22-The DsHlfh
steamship Orione was sunk by q Uer-
man submarine June fourth in the
North Sea according to the officers Of
a Dutch ship arriving here today.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-22
SELL LEOPOLD'S DAUGHTERS
EFFECT AT AUCTION.

London, via Amsterdam "a by Union
Associated Press A Berlin dispatch
says that ! second lot, Of the personal
belongings d Princess Iouiss q Ssl'
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-22
NEGROES ELECTROCUTED.
Death Cells at Arkansas Penitentiary
Empty Again.
(By Associated Press

(By Associated Press)
Little Rock, June 22-Tom Diggs
and Aaron johnson, negroes, were
electrocuted at the state penitentiary
today. Diggs was convicted Of the
murder of Mrs. Hoggard, of Morrillton,
and johnson Of the murder Of R. Ruth
ssQford. q planter Of Pine Bluff, Death
cells at the prison are now empty for
the first time since the installation
of the electric chair in 1913.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-22
NEW yORK MARKET.

Closed llO down.
New York Spots 26. 56-85 up
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-22
BELGIANS IN SENATE.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, June 22-The Belgian
Mission was received today in the
Senate Chamber with great demon
stration.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-22
|. RuMANIAN MISSION HERE.

A Pacific Coast Port June 22.Ihe
Rumanian Mission 70 the United
States arrived here today.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-22
KILLED HIS OWN SON.
Arkansas Physician Shot Youth Ne
suit Domestic Troubles.

Eldorado, Ark, June 22--Dr. J. W.
Perrine a prominent physician and
druggist Of Felsentha, Ark, shot and
killed his son, Otis, at his home last
night. The shooting is attributed u
domestic differences.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-22
.RED CROSS WAR FUND CAMPAIGN
ASSUMES GREAT PROPORTIONS
;,,er;cans in London, Paris, Panama, Ecuador,
vpor,, and Other South American Countries
Active in Behalf of the Fund.
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countries were actively soliciting
funds. Today promises and contribu-
tions aggregating several hundred
thousand dollars came in from Manila,
AlaslaA, and Guam. Figures at head
auartsrs showed that sixty three mil
lion have been contributed in four
days and todsy's work is expected to
raise the total Is seventy five million.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-22
JAPAN OFFERS AID TO RUSSIA
IN ESTABLISHING DEMOCRACY
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Finnish Newspapers Report That Such an Oher
Has Been Made-Little Action Reported
from Various War Zones.
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FRENCH TRENCHES.
(By Associated Press)
Paris, June 22-In a violent attack
last night on Teton Heights the Ger
mans penetrated advance French posts.
They were elected after sharp fighting
the war Office announces.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-22

REPORTS ARE DENIED.
(By Associated Press)' "
Washington, June 22 Reports that
a British steamer was bringing to an
Atlantic Port prisoners from q Ger
man raider sunk or captured at sea
were announced by Navy Department
officials today to be unfounded.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-22
FINLAND WANTS FREEDOM.
Has Demanded Separation from Rus
sia and Formation Republic.
m, Aoonciotad prQ4s)

Helsing, Fors, June 22-The demo-
cratic congress of Finland has adopt
ed resolutions demanding the separa-
ton of Finland from Russia and the
formation Of an Independent republic
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-22
NEW ORLEANS MARKET.

Closed 80 to 100 up.
New Orleans Spots 26 86-38 up.
Sales 89l.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-22

CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
Close Prev. Close
WHEAT-July. -..2,lO 2.Oo
CORN-July -. ............ l.e5 IL lob Ia
OATS July ....-.. 6S ~ o. =
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-06-22

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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-02
Chief Justice White
Is At 72nd Milestone

WASHINGTON. u. e.. Noy. Edward
Douglass White cfict justice of the Su-
prcmc court 81 the United States. viii be
- Near- old tomorrow, and the occasion
will he marked by the personal congratu-
latiun- from hi colleagues on the bench
and receipt oi messages Of greeting from
various parts al the country.
Uncle SAM highest Judicial officer !
4 native ot Louisiana and q veteran Of the
Confederate army. Al the close of the war
hc took up the practice of law IN New
Orleans and several wears later began hi
public career a. a member Of the Loui>i-
ANA senate. In 1878 h. wa elected az
~oriatr justice uf the Louisiana supreme
court. III 1901 hc wa- sent 90 the United
States senate, ~crvin. until February.
1894. when he WAS appointed by President
Cleveland t. The supreme court 81 the
| nilcd States. IN 1910. ~ The appointec
oi President Taft. Mr.. White assumed hi
present post ~ chief Justice NJ tile hichc~!
Tribunal.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-02
Ample Feed Products
For Winter Are In Light

AUSTIN. Texas. NOV. - There seem,
10 be ample feed and food product. IN the
| mtcd Siate~ 4" supply aIl necessary de-
mand~ - home. and to SPARE, according to
the opinion expressed by ". Cole. director
of markets OF the state department of
agriculture. who Says H. has lust com
plctcd IN thi- and other states and invcS-
ilgailon n 10 crop conditions.
Mr.. Cole explained that the lnvc-tiga-
tion was made I'm the interests of farmer,
and cat,lDncn. who viii have "a buy feed
and food for home use before the next
crop j. harvested
Two experts of The state department
were sent g. other -taic> - make the IN
vc~tigaiion. Mr.. Celc aid.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-02
Three New Congressman
To Be Elected TUESDAY

WASHINGTON. u. g.. NOV. 2.-Thrcc
new congressman will ~ sent ID Washing
ton n q result Of ~pccial elections To be
held next Tuesday. ~ maintain their
present numerical standing IN the house It
viii be- necessary for the republicans to
elect their randiIait- III M lhrrc districts.
- each district chose . republican at the
last election.
The Twenty eighth district Of Pcnn~yl-
vauia will elected = representative H. fll
the vacancy caused hy the forced r~r.i.na-
ton of Orrin -. Blcaklcy.
In the Fifth Connecticut district 4 sue
cc,sor viii bc chosen 10 the late Hcprc~cn-
tativc Ebcnez,r j. Ifil.
~ the Sixth Ml~snchu- rtt~ district a
special election ha~ been called a. choose 4
successor ~ Augustus u. Gardner. who re-
signed his seat 10 enter military service.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-02
SOLDIERS MAY
STUDY FRENCH
UNIVERSITY or TEXAS ARRANGES
TO HANDLE CLASSES or SOL
OlERS DESIRING INSTRUCTION.

AUSTIN, Texas Nov. 2.-It i. expected
that the opportunity which ! offered
through the Department of Extension 81
the University Of Texas for in>tructin.
soldiers in the parliamentary principles OF
the French language viii be- taken %adytan-
tagc of by q great many men who are
now in the different cantonmoni- IN Texas.
Tn Importance OF the soldier, Who MAY
be sent 10 France having some knowledge
of the language of The people AZ that couu-
try j. fully realized hy the United states
government. The University Of Texts Of
iCT. 4 II Errc III elementary French bv
correspondence for men IN military service.
To tho>u Whp complete Thu, course one
third college credit will be- allowed. \. %
means of placing thi- cour-c within reach
Of a many soldiers a. possible the low
fee of -. payable .iili letter Of appdica-
ton, l. charged.
II j. stated BY Prot. otto 4. Bond, in
s~tructor IN romarrr languages At The mn
scr>ity. that inc. nature Of the course III
elementary French !, wholly practical.
The course consist, of 4 >cricS Of twenty
one lesson assignment. Ii embraces the
essential, Of French pronunciation and
grammar with practice in the u-r If the
most common terms and phrases of every
day civil and military Iifc.
IL i pointed ont that the soldier who
leaves for france with an understanding
of simple French and of exprc~-in. him
self IN a comprehensive manner IN what
ever situation he j. most likely 10 be con
fronted IA that country stands n chance
of performing better service and making
greater Roadway than the one who does
not have even this limited knowledge IL the
language. The course which ~ given ~
correspondence through the department of
extension 81 the university not only prn-
vIdc~ the soldier with the necessary stock
of words, and acquaint~ him with the me-
chanicS Of the language. but also makes
hI- independent and SELF reliant in express
ing hi needs and desires.
An instructor viii be provided for two
oral lessons IN pronunciation with every
registration of twenty applicants from the
same camp.
A j. well known. French has long been
the diplomatic language of the world.
While il j. regarded n very probable that
one of the results of the present great war
will be to make the English language more
widely used throughout the world than
ever before. the speaking and wriiin. of
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-02
BELL-ANS
Absolutely Removes
Indigestion. One package
proves it. 25cat all druggists.
WAR FINANCES
IS DISCUSSED
IMPORTANT TOPIC is THHESHEO OUT
IN TWO DAY CONFERENCE OF
FINANCIAL EXPERTS.

PHILADELPHIA. ia. Nvo. FL
nancing The War l. The important topic
- be thrc~hed out M 4 two day conference
~ financial experts and other, which was
opened IN this city today under the auspices
Of The American Academy III Political and
Social Science. Included anon: the par
tiriYant~ IN the conference are many lead
ing bankers, college professors and other
economic experts. representatives Of the
treasury department of the United States.
and the several special commissioner now
representing The allied nations in the Unit
al States.
The principal subjects scheduled for dis
cu~~iun are: How much j. the war going 10
cost the United States, How j. the money
e. be raised. by taxes. or by loans. or If
~ both, ~ what proportion! What = the
debt of the United States, or how much can
Wc borrow without hampcring business.
ID government loans cause initiation
What can The United State learn from
thf financial experiences Of her allies and
cncmic-!
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-02
LONG STRUGGLE NOW
NEARS END, SHE SAYS
I'm. A THOUSAND TIMES BETTER
THAN I'VE BEEN IN IA YEARS
AFTER TAKING TAMLAC.'

"I'vc had a long. hard struggle With III
health. hut by the help of Tanlar | have
found relief al last" sand Mr.. Ecnito ha-
mes. residing at 5ll Souih Campbell
street. FL pa~o, Texas. recently.
II had rheumatism and stomach irou-
bic - bad for fourteen YEAR that my life
WAS miserable" She continued. ''but I'm
a thousand times better since u began TAX
ing Tunlac. and 4 medicine that ~ doing ~
much for suffering people cam ~ praised
too much. I've spent Lott 81 money trying
to Get some ease. and II certainly seems re-
markablc, but its the truth, a few bottles
Of Tanlac has done me more real good than
everything else ever took comhAicd.
"Whcn first began taking Il couldn't
eat ANYTHING without il huriin. nae. suy
of The heavy or more nouri~Iing food +,
would lay like 4 rock IN nay stomach. and
even liquid diets, ~ times. would sous on
my stomach and flll me with pam. Every
Joint in my body achcd with rheumatism,
and besides tbi~. the small OF my back hEri
me ~drcadiully and my kidney worried mc
constantly. WIS fcarfully nervous and
| when | fell asleep ~ night the least NOISE
would wake me in = fright anil cause me
Ia almost jump ont of bed. wa~ a very
sick woman and wa- almost ia despair.
.What caused me Ia take Tanlac wa-
the advice NJ 4 friend and now I'm talking
Tanlac every chance ! get. can cai ir-f
anything want and enjoy 1t and never
feel the slightest bad effects from II. !
sleep fine every night, and ~ a. my rhcu-
mati~m. il i, - mucl better that hardly
Imuiice IT any more. Ny husband say hc
can tell from nay looks that have gained
several pounds IN weight. ! don't know
whether have 90 not, AL haven't
weighed. hut -iil improving every day
and il q pleasure O. tell other about th'
medicine that has done - much for me
Tanlac j. sold IN Brownsville rs Ea.ir
Phcrmacy. IL Ra,murdyillc w Sen :. Dui-
field. in San Bcntn hy Symond- PHARMACY.
IN Rio lIondo ~ l.io Ilundo Drug Store.
in Harrington IN Harrington Pharmacy. IA
Lyford by Lyford Drug Store. and in Mcr
cc,lc> IN Ncrccdc- nurg Company.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-02
THE BALLAnE or TIE BRAVE.
(By Lawrence Nett. OF the Nigi.antes.

prai" met ~ mr ~ wraklne~. whn
Lament this lifc ana mught achieve,
| sing the vast and valiant crew
az tisa~' whu have s.-ini time Nv %gfiryr.
Firm set their fortunes tn retrieve
For lurk th-y sing " lusty -tHy".
Tn worlds ~iaunrh worker Pes your leave.
This i- thr Iiallade WI thr Iiray.'
Wan women. steel ~ staggering blows.
White souls form MANY 4 neither place,
The humble heroes Hnd the fors
,f sham: the hunters ~ The blSy.
The inrn with missions m their iarr-
Tie clan whu Modify fight AMI save
The Young who think zach cari 40 acr.-
IIhiS ~ the l,aliadr W the Brave,
Those who with chvrrt laugh AMI jest
10 swcc;er h1hor. these who stake
Their MI un some ~kA reaching Quest.
lncnnquerahlc for cuu~tieurr's s1kc.
The Warriors who y last stand make.
Though loss ~u'crwiirim them. wave 80 WAY
Smiling. thu while their hearts du break
This IL the I.%allatlc " thr Brave
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-02
Closing Vice Lens
Will Be- Considered
tI;y Associated Press.)

FORT WORTH. Texas, Nov. Clos
ing Of saloons and "yice dens' around
army camps will be one Of the important
matters considered at n meeting of the
Anti-Saloon League and W. q. Il. u. which
convened here Thursday in called session.
The call outlines the purpose OF the meet
ing in tlsc following language:
s'To influence President Wilson To cxer-
Else the authority vested IN him by con
grcss and under the dry zones arouEd The
army camps - - t. close the saloons
and lenS Of vice in the cities ncar which
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-02
STILLS BURY 800 GERMANS ALIVE

WASHINGTON. ID. g.. Nov. The de
-tructivc effects 81 the monbar dmcnt BY
French heavy guns Of The ancient and cx-
ten~ive rock cayerns IN which The German
forces on the Ai-nc have found shelter
since 1918. ar described in u dispatch Just
received here.
In one case the ground was 20 upheavcd
that no sign of the cevern remained. In
another the entrance and exit completely
disappeared undoer the bombardment. -
that effort, of French troops Ii reach 800
imprisoned Germans were mayailing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-02
BY using s. S. s.

The germs Of rheumatism are in
the blood, which is laden with mil
lions of the minute demons of pain.
causing untold suffering and bringing
its victim from yigor and strength 10
almost hclpicssncss. To get real and
genuine relief from this disease.
these disease germs must be COM
pletcly routed out of the system
through the blood.
S. s. s. has been used for fifty
year with satisfactory results in the
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-02

French viii continue ~ ~ IN accomplish
mcnt that will 90 far towards promoting
the progress 81 ~ Americans who ncqik
this knowledge not only during tho war. but
when II J. over according - the views Of
those who have made \ study 1T existing
conditions and prospects.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-02
You Can Shake Loose from
The Tortures of Rheumatism

treatment Of Rheumatism. II acts
directly upon the blood, which u
promptly purihcs of all disease germs.
II is a powerful antidotc, and climb
mates from the blood all trace Of
rheumatic germs. building up and
Strengthening the rundown system.
Write to-day to our medical d.
rector. who will give you valuable
advice regarding the proper treat
ment of your case. Address
Swift Specific Co, Dept. Al.
lanta. Ga.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-02
|Non-R Residents Are
Not To Be Considered
(By Associated Press.)

AUSTIN, Texas. Nov. 2.--ln an opinion
it is held by the state industrial accident
board that under thc-4rmplcyers' liability
act, NONRESIDENT alien dependents are not
entitled to compensation. In times OF
peace, the law would permit the depend
cnts Of nonl resident aliens TO enjoy the
benefits or this law. but this docs not oh
tam in times ri war. according 10 this
opinion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-02

Among he Louisiana women registered
fer active war work Wa Mr.. Emily
llyanl~ VI Nachitnchc~. AGED 1903 wears.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-11-02

such camps are located"
The meeting was opened by Bishop Il.
d. Mouzon of Dallas, who made an adj
dress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-24
Where Saving Can Be Made.

E. E. LOOMS, the rev president OF
the Iehigh Valley railroad. declared
the ohter day that the railroads could
do a great service to the country in this
war emergency by releasing for service
in France thousands of trained en-
ployees who are not needed for the eff
fcient running of the railroads but are
at present required by law.
First. we can spare lot of brake
men," he said. Several states have
full crew laws that force the railroads
to employ more men than efficiency
demands. These laws should be re-
pealed. Such action would save the
roads money without hurting the serv-
ice and release hundreds OF able-bodied
men for the French front.
In the second place the Interstate
Commerce Commission employs a large
force of inspectors, all expert railroad
men. Their work is duplicated in
large measure by inspectors of the
tralizing of inspection would release at
least half of these experts for govern
,nent duty abroad.
Lastly. the work of determining the
physical valuation of the railroads is
tvins up several thousand engineers
and other experts who are needed in
France at the present time. To my
mind this valuation work could we'll be
suspended till the war is over"
There seems to be opportunity for
saving waste in every avenue OF
American business as well as in home
life. Conservation Of useless official
positions for deserving Democrats
may be reached after time.