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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-21
ThEiE MAN 3. Who SPEAKS No
s + Z EVIL #

Do you guard your words? Do you
deal Justly with your neighbor in
what you say about him?E DO you
unto him as you would he done by
when it comes to discussing his prl-
vate life and character? If you do,
you are one among 4 thousand.
For many a man, who would not
dream of stealing 4 postage stamp,
much less of committing an assault
upon his neighbor, will pass judg-
.aent upon him in words that may
90 him lasting harm. The legal
maxim that an accused person should
Ihe considered innocent until proven
guilty beyond reasonablet doubt
seems to be forgotten in most private
conversations.
Yet there are men and women who
are incapable of such easy, off-hand
condemnation. They may have to
listen to the stories that everyone is
bound to hear about the doings of
| his neighbors, but when scandal
comes to them, it goes no farther.
They are not credulous dupes.
They do not believe this or that pri-
vately accused person is incapable of
evil. They know, as We all know,
that much of the worlds wickedness
and vice is hidden. But they look
upon the retailing o., scandal as in
itself an offense. Just as clean
minded man holds himself above the
vicious habit of polluting his ialk
with what is foul, so they hold lem
selves above the habit of passing on
avery questionable and improved tale
of neighbours weakness or offense.
They give to others, not simple JUS
tice, but something more than justice.
And their ideal, high as it is, is one
we all have need of. The world Is al
ways too ready to pull down, to
blacken character, to put the worst
interpretation upon acts that may be
innocent. Mean spirits and foul
minds are for ever at work.
And those Of US who believe that
this can bo made better world, that
justice and honesty and fair dealings
may have a larger place in it, know,
too, that the only way this can be
brought about is for each of us to
practice such methods with our neigh
bors, and to fulfill such ideals in our
lives. We cannot respect others un-
til we learn to respect ourselves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-21
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU
FAIL?

Fifty years ago, a farmer, living
on one Of those sidehill, hard-scrabble
farms in western Pennsylvania, gave
IN the task of getting a bare living
out Of the soil, and confessed HIM
self a failure. Today his son is q
wealthy man in New York, and his
Young grandson very likely is
ashamed OF that old Pennsylvania
farm. Yet the family got its start
toward fortune out Of that apparently
worthless farm.
For there was oil down beneath
that unfruithful soil And just when
tho owner OF the place was about TO
move off ard let it go for taxes, ne
decided to do what others in that
rciphborhood were beginning to do,
bore for oil. He couldn't get any
thing out Of the ground with ploW,
bat he did get something out with a
drill. He failed as 4 farmer. lie
succeeded as an oil man. When he
failed on the surface he went deeper
What that Pennsylvania farmer
did with his land many another
man has done with his personal
talents. For many a failure comes
from the fact that man scrapes the
surface of his capabilities. and
doesn't dig down deep enough.
That is why failure may some
times be the best thing that can come
to a person. Many young man has
been flung suddenly upon his own re-
sources. through the collapse of some
shallow success, and has been forced
to dig down and bring up the hidden
wealth Of capacity and character
which he had never revealed before
even to himself.
For none of us knows what may be
hidden in him until circumstances
drive him to seek it out and bring it
to the surface. Mark Twain was not
4 pronounced success as steamboat
pilot. He didn't make fortune as
Il gold miner. Work of that sort only
touched the surface with him. But he
went deeper and found quality that
all the world recognized. Grant failed
as Il clcrk--hc might even be said to
have failed as an army officer in time
Of ncacc--hut the stern work of war
sent him down below the unpromising
surface Of his character. and this fail
urc became the successful leader of a
nation.
You can't find oil on every I.ard
scrabble farm. You won't find a
military CT literary gcnins hidden
in every man that fails. But rcmem-
Der th;s-you will fnd something if
sou go down deep enough; and you
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-21
Promote Submarine Warfare.

Copenhagen, Feb. 2l.-The kiel
Kcitung, copy of which has been re-
ceivc6 here, announces that new
plan for the promotion of Germany's
submarine war is starting throughout
Germany. GHder the plan, it is pro-
posed that the Important towns each
"adopt" one submarine and its crew,
entirely defraying the cost of the
upkeep Of the vessel and :"en.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-21
Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat Company.

Every day in the year for Fortress
Monroe, Norfolk, Newport News and
points south, via superb, powerful
steel palace steamers.
Through connections made at Nor
folk with steamers of the Old Donlin-
ion Steamship Company for New
York and Merchants and Miners
Ste -nships for Boston
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-21
RAILROADS
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
PREMIER CARRIER Of THE SOUTH.
In Effect December 10, 1916 :.

PREMIER CARRIER of THE SOUTH.
In Eject December 10, 1916
". B.--FollowinG schedule figures
are published only as information not
guaranteed.
Trains leave Union Station, Alexan-
dria.
1887 a. NJ, Daily-Local between
Washington and Danville. delivers
connection daily except Sunday at
Orange to and O.. No. 4O3 Tor Cor
louisville and Richmond.
SAT \. NJ. Daily-Local for Harrison
burg and way stations, Buffet parlor
car.
GIT a. n. Daily-Mail train. coaches
for Manassas WarrentonI Orange.
Lynchburg, Greensboro and Charlotte,
1922 A. NJ. Daily-U. S. Fast Mail
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-21
Maryland, Delaware and
Virginia Railway Co.

Steamers of this line leave Alex
andria every Monday 4:30 P. NJ.
FOR BALTIMORE AND ALL THE
USUAL RIVER LANDINGS.
Cuisine and appointments unexceliAd
Freight for Baltimore, Philadelphia
and New York solicited and handled
with care. Through rates and bills
of lading issued.
Single fare to Baltimore. 1925 re-
turn trip $3.50. State rooms one way
$3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-21

by courage and persistence. Yes, and
the habit will also teach you that
many and many man has been de-
feated by apparent Obstacles which,
if he had had the courage 70 go up,
to them, he would have found did'n
really exist. *.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-21
THE WASHINGTON VIR-
GINA RAILWAY co. ::
In eject Juno n, 1910

Subject to Change Without Notice.
LenvL Alexandria For Wnshingtsa--
Daily Except Sundays and Holidays
A. Ms 90. 40. 90, 20, s ~
6 IS, z 20. z 20. Z so. Z ~ 80. 8 0ei
5 40. 8 20, 8 AZ. 9 90. . 20. 8 40: 10 90;
10 20. 10 40. IL 90. IL 20. II 40. Noon
II -.
P. M.-12 20, IL 40, ] 90. ] 20. 80.
. 90. 2 20. 2 40. ) 90. ) 20. 5 40; { 90;
1 20. 4 40, s on. 6 20. s 40, 9 90; s 80;
I 90, 20, Z IS. 8 90: 80: . 90: . 10;
10 90. 10 81, IL 10. IL 65.
Sundays md H0lIdays, snne az above
except trains mt 10. 40. 6 6e. 2e.
6 40, 10; Z 50: 7 so and 10 A n
and IL 65 P. II.
Leave Alexandria For MI. Vernon.
A. M.-Week Days-5 IS. IS. 81.
Z IS, 10 80, II Sop. A.-12 &C. l 10.
80: 5 so: 4 50; 3 IS: 8 40 -. u,
10 20; IL So.
Sundays as above except IS and
r e A n. and l. 50 P. II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-02-21

residue Of the cash payment. $4,000,
is to be paid two weeks from the day
OF sale; and the residue of the pur-
chase money shall be payable in
four equal inStallments at six, twelve,
eighteen and twcnty-four months
from the day of sale. The deferred
payments Of the purchase money to
he evidenced by the notes of the pur-
chaser or purchasers thereof, bearing
interest Mt the rate of six per cent
per annum from the day Of sale until
raid. and the title to be retained until
the purchase price is paid in full
with the accurcd interest thereon.
The purchaser or purchasers Of the
said property will be permitted to
pay all cash if they so desire.
James r. Cation, Jr,
f,cvi II. David.
Carl j. f. Graft.
G.. Washington Lewis,
Gardner l.. Boothc,
Special Commissioners of Sale.
T. Newell s. Grecnaway. Clerk Of
the Circuit Court of the City Of Alex
andria, Virginia. do certify that
Gardner +. Roothe, one Of the COM
roissioncrs above named. Has exc
cu5od bond with approved security,
rs required by decree rendered in the
above entitled cause on the 10th day
of July. 1915. 45-tfl
NEWELL s. GREENAWAY, Clerk.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-24

10Y wanted to learn trade OF scientific instru-
ment making: Sc per week and bonus to start.
+ 1853. Ledger Central.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-24

DARBY-what is more desirable than a home
In the suburbs. convenient 10 city? Get ga IL
list from SWoPE & SON. Darby,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-24
SITUATIONS wANTED-FEMALE

"a MECHANICAL ENGINEER.
technical graduate; factory management,
maintenance production and shop efficiency
exp: can show except. successful record
wishes permanent position. where energy and
ability are recognized. 841. Ledger Central
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-24
GERMANTOWN
THE NEW ADDITION
no PELHAM COURT
Is 0 u u "

prIHAM COURT was not built TO make an
.nnsaI 10 every one-but to you VINO demana
az rest and are accustomed 70 receive it-at
s",nrica s", which, considering what you 90 de-
nmsnd and receive, is moderate-it VIII make
stTong compelling appeal <,...,.
PEI.HAM COURT is located az CarpentteHn is
station, Germantown, Just on beautiful L'ho n
coin Drive on the Pennsylvania Haliroao' oo @
or or SO trains a day; surely transportation
ensnfIn enssnItes 'V Of rooms and bath to rooms
n,s and Priess are are from $50 up.
"PEIHAM COURT is a quiet. perIect
splRTMENT HOTEL and located in an abso-
1itely ideal and exclusive suburban ioeauon =;
cdInrR'r and nnd a perfect suburban legation
with Transportation unexcelleS an iaeaI,y eGn Ynn
may select an apartment OF me c SIZE 10 onr sur
housekeeping problems solved and taken zen e,,r SeuT
part: you win md table OF the & utmost shs eS
same courtesy, service ana st.eih.on tasi.b.n UNI
FORM throughout the entire estannsnment: A.,
For full Information, arransements Ior IN, IN
spsction and reservations. call phohe or
write eNoeTRMAN 8. SHERWOOD co.
II2i WALNUT st. RACE aoas
Or his representative on tne PROMISES a'
Pelham Court.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-24
MUSICAL INsTRUMENTs

MUSICAL INsTRUMENTs
sasso-yiISsT.IETsonttAo oStas | At IsssSnsbl. prssi
oniy 81 monthly.
az. so-vIcTRoLA. style TX. inclgdins ~ 81 y
seitsctions 70 i0-inch D. " records'; only "
weekly.
write fH2kEfsfsEE IN ssss y sIIsGSifs sGSifsriowN sToHHs ,.
\ a 5EI ( 7 '''''sl1 Y I s''|ls' 1|';I|
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-24
APARTMENTS WANTED

COUPLE with infant desire absolutely hrst-class
housekeeping suite. apmt. house, middle Sep
tember 255. Ledger Central
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-24

1877 FORD Sedan, brand new, never used: cheap
FOR Immediate cash sale. NJ 2i0 Ledger
Central,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-24
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

MRS. HARVEY 1913 Rittenhouse sq.-Re
liable help supplied and wanted.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-24
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
PENNSYLVANIA SUBURBAN
Continued from Preceding Column

DARPY-what is more desirable than home
lis, from sWopE soS pSSy e' 'a
hK1Ms BATHS min from sGiopei sa SNS
CoRMlCK, 1910 Chestnut st, Ekins Park
GtENoLDEN,,Bsrgain, cor; Elmwood and Ips; rs;
barker, Lansdowne: Osborne 1924 Chestnut
GLENsIDE-Brand new. modern, Groom. hun
CAN be sn sesn ans AMY daS rSo wM T. B. RoBERTs
SON, Glensdc, at station. .
olENSsIDEnnungslow J5oSoms lsSEc ,SoF,H Gi
& RENNiNGFR, Glcnslde, Pa.
SUBURBAN HOMES, country places and build
'nS "'Cs '9 c. Sii MtHTERa 81 ERa"wiEssS'fp wsHRS. Pa
COUNTRY SEATS, farms, suburban homes,
Phone Sn's Or STf write ~ IT, j. DaRqr Rmber Pa
SUBURBAN RESIDENCES FOR sale. or rent,
Ho6Hr Real Estate Gs hadns
SUBURBAN REAL ESTATE
en- RfEfss hdSp Co. aiS Norris Gs RGs FiGs
SUBURBAN HOMES AND BUILDING SITES
cHrssrTEu4T cssr 4 TA,N6oE NN6 iarli T2' SITS
LARGE LIST OF SUBURBAN HOMES, sale or
WM on + SS Msn Linz % Or RsS1ss M6Trta Rnr Ri
NEW JERSEY suBURBAN
HADDoNFIELD-A :No;LIcENsE TOWN
GoT'i FaHEGs Fs@ soN s2Ss ds f ST
wooDfTTlNHEs TlNEssf T. rhciflNHhE 3,Gf MILES OUT
p. l.. Wilkins, 1h Cooper st. Woodbury., y. ].
PENNSYLVANIA
WHY UNDER THE SUN doesn't some one inves-
the sns srGk York nd SSmiS HTS Pap
which we have been adyysriisinE for some U
%' SsTs Ss"s sou IN Send ar for o
WE HAVE A. RLocK Of ground on Fountain
Hill South Bethlehem, Pa, between 4 streets
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-24
HELP wANTED-MALE

sarcotJNTANTS--A firm of certified public ac-
co1ntants requires for their Philadelphia and
New York stats experienced senior and Junior
a sseountants; state age. experience and salary
a required. $40, Ledger Central.
1TToMOBILE WOODwORKERS, good mechan-
Ia competent, to At door posts on limousine
sutomobile bodies; experienced body builders
referred. but not essential highest wages to
Kilburn Co.. 18th St and Glenwood ave.
3 aEOOKKEEPER. first class; state references and
saiary wanted. NJ 25S, Ledger Central.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16

an official statement, show that in the
months of April August inclusive, the
Fl, st five months of the war, our rail-
roads handled 16 per cent. more freight
traffic than in the same months OF
1916. The traffic handled in these five
months was 80 per cent greater than
moved in the same months Of 1915 and
exceeded the total traffic moved in any
year prior to 1904.
BIG Coal Movement Increase
"fcrhapS the most remarkable fig
ures are those regarding the move
ment OF coal. III the six months from
May TO October there We're moved
10000 more carloads of anthracite
than in the same months of 1876, an
increase of IS Per cent. and ISL 900
more cars of bituminous and Ignite
also an is per cont. increase. A total of
10000 carloads of freight had to be
moved to the national army and ma :
tonal guard camps.
The railways this year have had to
handle the largest passenger business
ever known. In addition they trans
ported between Aug. and Nov. Il. ]. ;
100000 troops. involving the use Of O.
80 special trains"
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AMERICANS ARE WOUNDED
SHELL EXPlODES IN TRENCH
sent TO BASE HOSPITAL
U. S. Infantrymen Re-
piled with Heavy Ar
tillery Fire Believed
that Several of Enemy
Have Been Accounted
for

With the American Army in France,
NOV. lJ.-,By The Associated i'ress).
4 number of American infantrym"n,
suffering from shell wounds. arrived to-
Gay AZ the base hospital All the gases
were caused by the same shell.
A group Of Americans were in a shacn
in tho reserve when the Germans tc-
san shclline heavily.
The officers ordered the men to a
dusout, but before they could get
there big shell dropped on the posi-
ton and exploded. The American ar
tillerists concentrated their fire on the
Continued on Page 2-Col. p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
Pennsylvania Head Urges
Federal Loan to Railroads

possible TO increase the output of To-
C0m"liNeS largely because OF what he
referred to as Il Instantaneous labor
situation. and that he did not believe
il Wou'd he right to attempt bond flo
tauon While the government was at
tempting to make large war loans.
Eastern Railroad Officials
The hearing today was confined TO
eastern railroad officials Besides Mr..
ltea, Howard Elliott of the New Ha-
ven and G.. NJ Shriher vice president
Of tie Baltimore and Ohio. were exam
ined, and John Muir OF the Railway
Investors League made plea in ia :
vor Of. Increased rates
The cross examination of Mr. Elliott
Indicated that shippers counsel will
argue Monday that at least inthe case
Of the New Haven statements Of earn
incs have been based on high capitali-
zation Afted denying such was the
cause. Mr. Elliott gave a detailed state
ment in effort to show that added rev
enue was needed by the New Haven.
not on a basis Of capitalization of the
system. but on the book value of its
lines.
Mr. Thorne indicated in his state
ment given out tonight that shippers
counsel will maintain that the govern
ment should loan money for needed
improvements and new equipme Mt
rather than allow the railroads 70 for
ward new construction and build
equipment with earnings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
RUSSIANS APPEAR
TO DESIRE PEACE

Stockholm. Nov. IA Russian who ar
rived at HaparaEda from Petrograd on
Wednesday says that Kerensky's troops
had not entered petrograd Monday and
he did not believe they would enter. as
the garrison numbering 5000 remained
faithful to the Maxmalists.
The cause Of kercnsky's unpopularity,
according to this Russian. was his OPP
position to peace and lie further declared
that il the Maxmalists could have made
peace they would he masters everywhere.
All hope was in the proposed coalition
cabinet and he added: IF such gov
ernmcnt cannot be formed we will have
civil war"
Telegra phic communication with Petro-
grad is still completely suspended, The
only news Of the events there has been
by travellers through Finland or trans
mittcd by telephone and these reports
add to the confusion by their failure to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
NoRTHCLIFFE
Declines Administration
New Air Ministry
Says There Are Those in Office Who
Daily with Unity of War Control and
Needed ACCOMMODATIONS to Act In
pendently-Praises United States

London, Nov. 15.--Lord Northcliffe
has declined proffer of the admins
tration Of the new air ministry made
to him by Premier Lloyd George
In a long letter to the Premier Lord
Northcliffe explained that his refusal
Of the portfolio Is due to dissatisfac-
ton with some At the methods 81 Mr..
Lloyd Georges administration, espe-
cially with regard to relations with the
United STAKES and says that Lord
Norihclffe's desire therefore is t.,
maintain an independent attitude.
Letter to Lloyd George
Lord Northcliffes letter TO Premier
Lloyd George, dated today from the
London office of the British mission to
the Unite States was as follows:
Dear Prime Minister:
Continued on Page +CoI. 81
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ground of necessity. In return for
the money paid they received immuui-
ty.
The fear now frankly expressed is
that determined action just now by
the Cdrranla government may result
IN the long feared attempt to destroy
the oil properties. IN some quarters
here, however. it is bclievd that Car
rama will hesitate to drive the reh
els To that point, in view OF the po-
itiral and economic dangers involv-
ed.
Reports from Mexico City Indicate
some Improvement in revolutionary
conditions south of the capital although
the operations of Zapata in Morelos
and OF rebels whose leader Is said
to be Felix Diaz in Chiapas are of suf-
ficient Importance to occupy the at
tentinn Of a large party of the gov
ernmcnt army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
Drive Against Palace May
Destroy Mexican Oil Wells

Washington. Nov. international
apprehension has been aroused by the
apparent determination of President
Carranza of Mexico to drive the long
unmolested Manuel Palace and his lit
tie rebel army on the oil fields near
Tampico. There was evident today in
allied legations and embassies here a
feeling that German influence had
played a part in starting this move
which may prove embarrassing to the
kaiSer's enemies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
CLEhENCEAU
Has Agreed to Form
New French Cabinet
For Years Ono Of Most Forcefui Fig
ures in French Life-Exponent Of the
big Stick" and Instituted Campaign
Against German Propaganda in
Franee-Newspaper Editor

Paris. Nov. l5-Former Premier
Clemenceau has agreed to form new
cabinet.
viii Act Quickly
NJ Clemencea9 remained al Elysee
palace with President Poincare for
more than an hour after which the
announcement Was made that the
President had offered him the position
of forming a cabinet which he had ac-
cepted. On leaving the palace NJ.
Clemenccau said:
Il intend to act quick and nationally.
There are certain little matters to ex-
anime and regulate and | think ! sllall
need As hours shall perhaps be able
to give the first exact information to-
morrow evening
The Radical and Radical Socialist
group in the Senate met and adopted
q resolution that the circumstances OF
the hour required that the hest quail
fed men taxi office regardless of par
ties. The corresponding group in the
Chamber, after sharp discussion,
Continued on PAGE 2-col. y
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FACE ABOUT
Southwestern NJ ! n e I S
Accept Penalty Clause
ATTEMPT Of Aowatt Carry Agreement
Without Penalty Clause FAILS
Miners Will Insist Upon Wage In
creases Being Embodied in New
Clause, However

Kansas City. Mo. Nov. l'.-EN
rising vote. representatives of coal
miners of the three southwest diS-
tricts in convention hero today de-
featcd resolution instru"tins the
Presidents Of the districts TO call q
general strike if the Southwestern coal
Operators Association refused 70 &C
cept the so-called Kansas City agree
mcnt which did not contain II" pen
atty clause tic vote Was 142 to rs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-16
commission
Rae Urges Consideration

samuel Rae president Of the Penn
svlvania Railroad said that he bellev-
ed the time had arrived when govern
mcnt loans should he seriously con-
sidered and later Clifford Thorne, coun-
sci for many important shippers. sta
ted he believed it the proper soiu-
ton for the railroad situation. Mr..
Rea testified. however. that should the
money he forthcoming from the gov
eminent. it ought not to affect the
proposed freight increase while ship
pers' counsel believed the plan should
I've made effective in lieu of the rate
increase.
Mr.. Hea's statement regarding the
loan came after he had testified that
the Pennsylvania could not get more
freight cars until the middle OF next
year. that he did not believe 1t
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RAILROADS may Be UNABLE TO
MEET ALL TRAFFIC DEMANDS
War Board Recommends Denial of Rail Trans
pOrtatiOn to More Than 500 Comma d it lie
Classed as NOn-Essential : Tremendous In
crease Shown in Freight and Passenger Bust
ness

Washington. Nov. 15.-Denlal of ia i
transportation to more than 500 com =
modities classed as non essential was
recommended to the government TO-DAY
by the Railroad War Board At tho
same time the hoard put out state :
ment declaring the countrys railroads
at the present rate Of increase in traf-
fic will be urfabl to meet demands that
will be made on them by this winter.
$50 Commodities Included
The list of commodities classed as
nc n-esscntial contains $50 commodi-
tics whose transportation. it is de-
clared. could be dispensed with with
out any great Inconvenience to the
public and rs which it is held the pub
lie can dispense with, but not with
out inconvenience
The inability of the railroads to move
What may be offered them is due to ?
tremendous increase in tho volume of
freight and passenger traffic.
Statistics just made available" says
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Washington, Nov. 1o-Thc question
of the government leaning money to
the railroads was brought forward the
first time officially today at the cross
examination Of eastern railroad "fhci-
ais in the Is per cent advance rate
case before the Interstate Commerce