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The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-12-13

the slogan. emphasize this position
that l can not longer follow any in
dividual who on one day declares an
instrument perfect and the next day
attempts to destroy it., | would not
have you leave this building till you
know the position of the Convention
over which l have the honor to pre-
side. They are united in declaring
that the charter secured by you at
Washington is un-Baptistic, unfair
and seeks to accomplish the destruc-
tion of the Publishing Board The
incorporators were without right in
securing this charter The Convention
had twice gone on record as opposed
to any such proceeding and yet the
thing that is most amusing is that
you should have presumed That the
securing of the charter at Washing
ton, D. c., would upset the authority
hei etolore given by the charter un-
der the laws of the commonwealth of
Tennessee. 1t is ridiculous how
absurd such a contention appears.
The State of Tennessee will walk
dangerous path whenever in the
course of it's life it neglects its domes-
tic institutions to the advancement of
foreign enterprises and in this par
ticular anticipation you are attempt
ing something foreign to the minds of
men of wisdom and sagacity.
You refused to hear the majority
at Chicago. The records compiled by
your Secretary show that the Ma
tional Baptist Convention failed to
sustain the chair when an appeal had
been taken from it by vote Of
504 to $40. DR.. Morris re-
tired. DR.. Parks assumed the chair
and attempted to adjourn the conven-
tion. No man can adjourn Baptists
without their consent The majori-
ty refused to hear any such Czar-like
utterances and proceeded to elect DR..
j. E. Wood Of Kentucky as President
pro tenn. Committees of Enrolment
ETC., were appointed. Enrollments
were made and the Committee on
Permanent Organization reported and
an election was held. l do not here
stop to discuss the result. After the
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-12-13
COLUMBIA
MISS H. L. wINGFIEI.D ENTER
TANNED

At $3.50 o'clock Monday afternoon.
Dec. 2, 1918, the doors OF the home
Of Miss H. l.. Wingfeld were opened
to welcome friends to Linen Show
er," in honor Of Miss Exonie Brown,
bride elect The afternoon was spent
socially. Music and singing were
the features of the afternoon, Those
who presided at the piano were,
Misses B. e. Gordon, c. l.. Tyler, e.
M. Kennedy and H, l.. Wingfeld. At
the appointed hour, 6:10, little B.
Pointer pushed into the sitting room
in front of the bride elect beautiful
decorated baby buggy filled with
lovely linens of all kinds. Hostess,
Miss Wingfeld asked Mrs. H. Sher-
rod to speak few words in behalf Of
4 the friends, after which the bride
elect responded A delicious salad
course was served with hot coffee.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1918-12-13

relation to our racial future
| regret the remarks of our dis
tinguished DR.. w. H. Moses. We
thought that he had come here for
PEACE. We thought that he
wanted reunited Convention but
here in the presence of these brethren
and before this company DR.. Moses
has declared that the Publishing
Board and money is the considera-
tion. 1t is painful to me that he
should have made this statement.
wonder If he has chosen to make the
coin of the realm the uppermost of
his intention and fellowship to the
denial of brotherhood. l want you
to understand that the day will never
come in the history of my life when
shall chose power and wealth to the
disregard of the affections of my
brethren. You demand control of the
Publishing Plant and why may l
ask do you seek the control of this
particular plant to the exclusion of
the other Boards? Are they all not
equally as important? Have you
taken the Foreign Mission Board, the
Educational Board and the other
Boards Of the Convention? Are we
to understand that your coming here
to secure PEACE is simply to get con-
troll of the Publishing Board? You
know and know and the Baptists of
the nation know that the Publishing
House is owned by the Negro Bap-
lists Of America and is held in trust
by the trustees and incorporated un-
der the laws of the State of Tennessee
and is the only really successful
achievement of the Negro Baptists
in this country. You are seeking to
control 1t and l make this inquiry ?
What would be the difference be-
tween Its management under your
control as far as administration is
concerned? Are not those who are
In control of the Publishing Board as
much entitled to the name, real, gen.
uine Baptists as any who might be
proposed? You yourselves have ad-
mitted that the management is fault
less or as near so as human manage
ment can be, then you come here now
and tell us that you do not care for
other than this particular institu-
tion. / fear my brethren that you
are mistaken and mislead. / want
here and now to admit that for many
years was student and sat at the
feet of the distinguished ex-presi.
dent and many of you will agree that
/ ardently supported him in days
gone by. He told us and he told you
and told the clerk in the office at the
capitol that the articles of incorpora.
tion were correct and that he stood
for them. For fifteen years this wa.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-26
Application No. $3.50
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
PERMISSION TO APPROPRIATE
THE PUBLIC WATERS OF The
STATE OF NEVADA.

Notice is hereby given that on the
oath day of September, 1918, in ac-
cordance with Section SO, Chapter 40.
Of the Statutes of 1913, n Carl John
Anderson, of Battle Mountain, County
Of Lander. and State of Nevada, made
application to the State Engineer of
Nevada for permission to appropriate
he public waters of the State of Ne
gada. Such appropriation is to be
made from Blue Lead Greek, at a
point whence to a corner on South
Boundary of Sec. 80. T. % ~, r. 40 F.,
VI. d. B. & NJ, bears S. 65o 10 w. $3.50
feet, by means of a dam, and two
cubic feet per second is to be con-
yeyed to ShSEA. Sec. "a, ShSWA,
Sec. 35, T. % N, r. 40 E., NJ. d. b. &
W., by means of bitches, pipes, and
dunes. and there used for irrigation
and domestic purposes from March
LIST until November LIST of each year.
Water not to be returned to stream.
(Signed) SEYMOUR CASE.
State Engineer.
Date of first publication. Sept. rs, 1918
Date of last publication. Oct &c, 1915
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-26
Nc 5299
Application Nc 5299
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
PERMISSION TO APPROPRIATE
THE PUBLIC WATERS OF THE
STATE OF NEVADA.

Notice is hereby given that on the
21st day of October, 1918, in accord
ance with Section SO. Chapter 40, of
the Statutes of 1913, one Albert T.Lay,
of Sulphur. County of Humboldt, and
State of Nevada, made application to
the State Engineer of Nevada for per-
mission to appropriate the public
waters of the State of Nevada. Such
appropriation is to be made from Dun
nisher Springs. at a point in Lot 4.
Sec. 80, T. 81 ~, r. 80 E., M. D. b. &
NJ, by mean of a dam. and four
tenths cubic foot per second is to be
conveyed to portions of Lot 4. and
SEASWA. Sec. 80, T. 81 ~, r. 80 E.,
NJ. D. b. & NJ. by a of a ditch,
and there used for irrigation, stock
and domestic purposes, from March
18th until October 18th of each year.
Water not to be returned to stream.
(Signed) SEYMOUR CASE.
State Engineer.
Date of first publication Oct. p, 1918.
Date of last publication Nov. 10. 1918.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-26
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE
UNDER FORECLOSURE

In the Sixth Judicial District Court o.
the State of Nevada, in and for tho
County of Humboldt.
no. Reinhart Company Ga corporation)
Plaintiff, versus J. W. Frazer anc
Sophie NJ. Frazer, his wife, De
PENDANTS.
Under and by virtue Of a Judgment
and Decree, and Order of Sale, issued
out of the Sixth Judicial District
Court of the State of Nevada, in and
for the County of Humboldt, on the
4th day of October, A. d. 1918, in the
above entitled action. wherein the +.
Reinhart Company. a Corporation
Plaintiff. obtained a Judgment, and
Decree. and Order of Sale, against
J.. w. Frazer and Sophie NJ. Frazer,
his wife, Defendants, on the 4th day
Of October, A. d. 1918, for the sum of
$615.80, as Principal, Interest, Costs
and Attorneys Fees, allowed by the
Court. together with Interest at the
rate of Z per cent per annum, from
he date of said Judgment until paid,
al in United States Gold Coin, to-
yether with Sheriff's Costs. and Com
mission, and in which Decree and
Order of Sale. l am commanded to sell
he following described Real Prop
erty, as follows, to wit:
Lot numbered Five 20. of Block
One %, of the Masonic and Odd Fell
lows addition to the Town of Winnie
nucca, as the same is shown and ap-
pears on the Official Map of said addi-
ion on file in the office of the County
Recorder, of said County. to which
nap reference is hereby made for a
more particular description of the said
OF; also the Dwelling House, I'm
p~rovements. Tenements and Heredita-
nents and Appurtenances to said lot
belonging or situated thereon, or in
my manner appertaining thereto;
=ogether with the rents, issues and
profits thereof.
Notice is hereby given that l will,
IN Friday. the Sth day of November,
A. D. 1913, at the hour of II o'clock
An. of said day. in front of the front
Courthouse door, in the City of Win
1emucca, Humboldt County. Nevada,
n obedience to said Decree and Or
Ter of Sale, sell the above described
Real Property, to satisfy Plaintiffs
3aid Judgment. with interest thereon,
together with costs, commission and
expense of sale, TO the highest bidder
and best bidder for lawful money of
he United States.
Dated this 18th day of October. A. d..
1918.
S. G. LAMB
Sheriff of Humboldt County, Nevada.
Date of first publication, Oct. II, 1918.
Date of last publication, Nov. z, 1918.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-26

LOST-A Moose lodge receipt folder.
If found return to Mrs. E. S. Dyer
at the American Red Cross head
quarters. 4O3
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-26
FOR sALE-New house. 8 completely

FOR SALE-A four-room, modern
house, closets, pantry, bookcase and
built-fn cupboard; electric lights,
water and phone; two lots. 100x125;
price $500; terms $500 cash, mort
gage 3 years at 6 per cen interest
on balance of $1100; located in
Haviland & Hoskins addition; in
spection invited. Address A. G.
Bulls. Box 523. Winnemucca. 112
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-26
Behind the Lines.

Last Sunday / attended church sery.
Ice. The padre, during his sermon.
told the boys that for every sin they
committed they owed a certain amount
to God. When | was leaving l heard
Tommy remark:
"That settles ii. I'll have to give up
my pass to L. l can't afford to 90
for W. too darned much TO God al
ready.'-Second-in- Command.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-26
What 1t Would Mean

The election of Superintendent
Bray's opponent would mean doing
away with deputy state superintend-
ents. the abolition Of abdul and effec-
tive state supervision by experienced
supervisors and throwing to the
winds the large constructive work and
educational benefits and experience OF
eleven years of school progress. for a
spineless system of county or local
supervision.
Superintendent Bray's school work
in Nevada has extended yer a period
Of forty years, and his life, public and
private. is an open book to u people.
-Tonopah Daily Times.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-26
Application No. $3.50
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
PERMISSION TO APPROPRIATE
THE PUBLIC WATERS OF THE
STATE OF NEVADA.

Notice is hereby given that on the
24th day of September, 1918, in &C
cordance with Section 50, Chapter 40,
Of the Statutes of 1918, one Carl John
Anderson, of Battle Mountain, County
Of Lander, and State of Nevada, made
application to the State Engineer of
Nevada for permission to appropriate
the public waters of the State of Ne
yada. Such appropriation is to be
made from Buck Spring, at a point
whence to Il corner On South Bound
airy of Sec. 81, 7. 20 N, r. 40 E., M. d.
B. & NJ, bears N. $50 40 w, 1048 feet,
by means of open cut, and tunnel, and
one-half cubic foot per second is to be
conveyed to S1hSEA, Sec. "a, Sc
SWA, Sec. 80, T. % n, r. 40 E., M. b.
3. & NJ, by means of bitches, pipes.
and fumes, and these used for irriga-
ton and domestic purposes, from
March LIST until November LIST of each
year. Water not to be returned to
stream.
(Signed) SEYMOUR CASE.
State Engineer
Date of first publication. Sept. 2S, 1915
Date of last publication, Oct. 20. 1915
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-26
signedl CASE,

oldlS LhbinttA
Date of first publication. Sept. 2S. 1918
Date Of last publication, Oct. 26. 1918
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-26
TO OUR COAL r

The undersigned takes this means
of notifying customers that they are
still in the coal business and will fl
all orders now on file in u Office.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS co.
-[Advertisement 6tf.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-26
Mining Stocks

Quotations, street, exchanges and
elsewhere, of properties of merit"
This part of Nevada-Winnemucca-
will bear fruit, mining for various
minerals. For further information
of additional listing, apply to f. c..
Robins & Co.
WINNEMUCCA DISTRICT
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-26
HIGHEST PRICES FOR HIDES
AND FURS

We will pay the highest prices for
hides, furs and pelts. NEVADA HIDE
& JUNK CO., Winnemucca Ney.-IAd-
y~erdsensnt 90.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-26

FOR IMMEDIATE SALE-16O acres
us. patented land, at a bargain:
fenced with four-strand wire fence,
lower strand rabbit proof; new
four-room house, barn, sheds and
well with good flow of water, gaso-
line engine and pump; good part of
land under cultivation; one bumper
crop potatoes raised; about me and
one-half miles from city limits. For
terms and information, apply Silver
State office. 1l2-6t
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-26
WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC.

LOST-A butterfly brooch. set with
topaz; a keepsake. Return to Matte
Olsen, Golden Rule Store. If
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1918-10-26

WE ARE FILLING PRESCRIPTIONS
written by physicians from Maine to
California. Insist on having yours
filed where stock is complete, by
competent pharmacists. OUR PRICES
ARE RIGHT.
EAGLE DRUG COMPANY
The Rexall Store
ADVERTISEMENT
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-20
1000 MORE ON WAY HOME.
and CnsunIs on
George Warrington.

WASHINGTON, Dec, 10 -- Returning
home on the transport George Wash
ington, which sailed from France De-
oember Is. the War Department an
nounced to-day. are the l39th Field
Artillery; Batteries A. b. u and e and
Headquarters Company Of the 137th
Field Artillery; IS officers Of the 13sth
Field Artillery, and a number Of
casuals.
Casuals also are returning on the
steamships SaXonia. which sailed De
90 mher IA; MoCCasin, which sailed De-
comber 10, and Ucrcdia, tnrtago, Six
aCla and BellRtr!N, December L. On
ali seven ships there arc about four
thousand officers ana men.
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Police Department
Orders
TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS.
LIEUTENANT.


James walsh. 10th Prec, Assirned 20
command from 1858 A. N. December Is,
during absence Of Captain on sick report.
PATRoLMEN.
william F; Taylor, attendant; ,s,h
John Knipscher. 2sth Preo', assigned TO
duty as, attendant. from A. NJ. De-
francis J. wilson. '2a rreo, to sth
lnsp. Dis. to duty IA raidsd premises,
for DAY: from E"ne x n Pee PseemH.r .s Is
wagon. from ) a " December il. dur
-" EScGGy>cr sIocHm SD Pre-, to Head:
G GTa' Tor Is d. days from 4. n De.
From Division of National Defence
6 TpsSgi Tar =. gay da [9 from P.e S M
December IS. Indefinite leave of absence
Thomas ]. Reilly &, John A Ambrose
20 Nathan BiumbsFe, SO.
The following leaves OF absence are su-
thor!Zed. without pay.
PATROLMES.
Eugene ~ Cah!il ssth rrec.. for
day from = u n ls,n p.%, H. v
from s s. u December is.
Frank + clemson. g7'h Prec.. for
roir,sk ucntr. ism Pre-, for day
from le.0l \. NJ. December "a.
The following aspiration for fuI pay
while on sick report is approvsd
PATRuLMAN.
=, -, ,., -, 49,. 49,.
George II, Coie', ga Preo;; rom see
a. nj W., 1eTnutn r.st rT',s
accepted. To take effect 8 A N. De-
eemoeF Ao' p.rpor D,v~,
INI NOH''HN'
Joseph r. Prsndsrgast, No. 71ts, sstA
Pre-
To take ,enect as or November 20;
Joseph J. Murtha, No. 1897, Division
v ~ >a'''""' t1e'e"''' 's'e'"' war pay
pno,.r,o>,,pv r,rporur.,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-20
Casualties Corrections.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.--The follow
Ing additions and corrections TO cas-
ualty lists were issued to-day by the
War Department:
WOUNDED SEVERELY IN ACTION
PREVIOUSLY REFoRTEb KILLED
IN ACTION.
CAHILL, Edward j.. 1918 Third av.. New
WHEELER. Leon NJ. jackson Summit.
SLIGHTLY WOUNDED IN ACTION
PREVIOUSLY REPORTED KILLED
IN ACTION.
NAPIER, Harry r, wintergresn. Va.
woUNpER DEGREE UNDETERMINED
KILLED il ACTION.
SMITH; sigmund, serEt., 12a Geneses e..
AiL1MoNG. Harry E. corp. winchester.
ArTKY; william A., Hickory Fiat, Mist.
FoIEiER, Edmund. Fail River. Miss
HoHrP. Henry e., 81 Fisher av., whit.
JUDD. Francis l., Oakland, Cal
KREsICK, Stojan. Los Angeles. Cal.
PoWFns. t EDWARD ". IFS seth st. New
RAsMvssEN. svend p, Hutchinson. MINI.
TUNA. Joseph A., Baltimore. Md.
wIESE. Arl. WATERFOWL, Wis
WITTY. Richard f.. Butler, y. J.
MISSING IN ACTION-PREVIoUsL RE-
PORTED KILLED IN ACTION.
FREDETTE, William J.. West Rutland.
Vt
PRIsoNERs-PREyIoCs.Y REPORTED
KILLED IN ACTION.
MILLER, John j., mechanic. Galcnn, H.
CCsTER. Thomas. westernpOrt Md.
kOSKI. Martin, Finland
uINGLEY. Conley r.. HEtonS, Va.
DIED or DISQUALIFICATION SLY RE
PORTED DIED IRON WOUNDS.
ANON, Frank O.. Lieut., .Grsenyilie. Pa.
Madison av.. Nsw York.
DUFF, Alaster W" ,sorEt.. Mahatry. Pa.
hA AIS NJ; AT TiiSS g. rE'' s'0' Whites
REEL bR. Albert A.; Big, Bend, Ky.
BRHNDoN, Clayton B., Bsiins,on W. Va
pIGAS; Neal NJ. oIsan. \: j,
""PREviotsLY REPOnTED DIED
TEMPLES Albert O.. corp, Dartow. Ga.
R9HAN ot GsSrse s, Los G3s,1 ATTi' p,
SVIEN. Ralph o. Fro.1. Mon
RETURNED TO DUTy--PREyIOUsLY
KEPORTED DIED FROM WOUNDS.
OBRIEN. Daniel T.. corp. SCI y. Slst st..
New York.
WOUNDED SEVERELY
REPORTED DIED or DISEASE.
souTHAM. John Raiston. Major. Bersa,
MEHps. Lawrence a.. Capt, Salem Mass.
coBI-E. q. Frank. Lieut.. A'bury Park.
HILLS, Gerald TIhacher. Lieut.. I4I Madi-
sq1 n.y. Ssw ssrs a. Lieut., pr,.,,,r
SMITH Ebcn L., Lieut., Denver.
sfEINHEILBER, cloyd w. Lieut., Water
rHaSSSMdhsoN, Paul Erwin, Lieut.. Yer
TI%pAI.L philip Lieut., Washington.
voiT. bernard j., Lieut., Philadelphia.
FERRoN, Frederick, scrxt., Ansonla, Conn.
GOGUM, Emil. srTKt, seymour, Conn.
HAY, David T., s@rgt, CnmpOcllsvillH, Ky
HII.b, Emil H., sergt. Piat'smouth, Neb.
IEGOUs. stephen. serGtr Blnghamton
wiLKI,E. william j. scrgt. summsrton
$ G.
YOUNG. Floyd r., serst.. Mount Solo
CAMERON, Claude A. corp. Jackson
HHGELIN. Paul A.. corp. wshoo, N.b,
LoBBAN. James L.. corp, Warrensburl
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Private '
Other Recipients.
These others received the eros,


Wood, Mich: Lieut.. know il. BIrne i:"S de.
ceased, Ph.isdelphIa; rr!vate Herbert
Gs CIV hanson MSST'sS SnSiotis g. sergeant
Lynn II, Folsom. Elizabethton, Tenn;
Master Engineer Albert L. Rust, Morgan.
Lisbellarr. Ire .and; Lieut.. Guy e, Morse,
deceased, Kansas CITY. Mo- Lieut., Wilbur
c. suffer. deceased. Shamok!n Pa. Pri-
Battalion; Sergeant Percy $ B.ond. wash
!nsion' "a, SERGEANT Louis Heen,,, Canton.
Ceased. Canton ohlc;' Gorpora, %nern, d e.,
Porter, El"ood Guy. Pa, Lieut.. L. T.
;M1,,D2'Me' ThtmGT!asG, Maes -. rrivato
%. Pr!vai tpiumAus Wh pp.o. SNOW
Low Ar!z. private Joseph Ii ca-pcn,ar.
d D., ,,!,i. narEyr Ari'' Corn" Holman
~ XIX. Harlan. Ia; CORPORAL John Ion, 'T W
GARNER, H iqi,y Idaho: Sergeant Ferry T.
Grover ). sullivan. Norwood. y. Y; Lieut.
John Il. Flood. 20t East sixteenth street,
Greenville, IN Private Alex Hammond,
Harvest, Ala.i Private George Bel Athens
AS am, pTiyH'e MIt c Er,nE TST,h srmGs
wil.,ams Jr Ch@riotiss: y g; private
leigh, y. G.. Private Joseph McVey, de-
ceased, St Marys. kan; Private Casrl
W'son, GGiilro'hS' ohio; private George
Harold II Tlumon, st, Louis. Mo; Lieut..
Charles r Rowan, deceased. A,ooua, ia p,
C,"rporo, J io," ! insMToy ITss,m4orG po.
rr'yatc Marx E. Kerr, Dotchesior, Dor.ct,,
NecF. /. l.; Private Henry l.. slgnor, Wor-
iI:ecom,nsteg MGs%i Lieut., = Jefferson Il,
KObsrnst, deceased, Hi City, MINI; Prl.:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-20
COPPER RULES MODIFIED.
Import Restrictions Partly with
drawn by War Board.

WASHINGTON. Dec Rehabilitation OF
the import restrictions on copper ore and
copper concentrates was announced to-
day by the War Trade Board Copper
ores will be admitted from Corea. New
foundlsnd, tho West Indies, England,
France, South America and Mexico with
out regard FOR tho amount OF metal con-
tent found in them.
Tho action OF tho board Is IL forerun-
ner to complete removal of restrictions
within short timU ana pacing tho
copper industry on a prcwlr footing
again. The fixed prices which have been
In effect through action of the War In
dustries Board will be terminated on the
frst OF the year,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-12-20
5 YEARS TO JUSTIFY /,
PRIVATE OWNERSHIP
Director McAdoo Says Rule
by Companies Will Be !,
Proved Best. y
WOULD MAINTAIN WAGES
Rates Can Be Reduced and
Still Pay Dividends, He <
Declares. 4
Special Despatch 10 TIE suS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-W. G. Mo-
Adoo, Director-General Of Railroads,
does not believe that continuance OF
railroad control by the Government for
a Ave year period would lead to Cow
eminent ownership. He does not be-
lieve It would strengthen the Govern
ment ownership arguments being put
forth.
On the contrary. he holds that .
test period OF Government control suf-
ficientIy long to get results would
show the superior advantages Of private
ownership with competent Government
control or supervision.
The Director General is likewise con-
WINGED that under continued Govern
ment control the present railroad
wages can be maintained and the rates
reduced for both freight and passen-
ger services, at the same time paying
the owners q substantial return.
1t is the McAdoo idea that the rail-
| roads should not be operated with any
| idea of producing revenue for the
Government, though the railroad con-
| troll act provides that any surplus shall
| be deposited in the Treasury. He be-
| lieves the people should have the best
I possible service at cost, and rates
reduced as soon as there is surplus.
He likewise believes the rental return
being paid the railroads Is just.
The Director General said the exist
ing rates were war rates and not ex-
pected to stand, but were Instituted to
| pay the heavy cost OF reviving the
railroads from the paralysis that
seized them when the Government
took control. They were admittedly
| IN down and huge sums were neces-
sary to get them into efficient opera
ton. including huge wage increases
regarded as neces sary and made with
view to permanency.
A deficit from 150.000,000 to $780,
100000 is expected for the first year
of Government operation. Among the
principal causes is that the wage in
crease was operative a full year,
while the rate increase was effective
for but half a year. Savings from
unified operation are just beginning
to show. and many improvements in
service are being planned.
Mr.. McAdoo took issue With state
ments that the railroads had been
scrambled. Physical connection. COM
mon use OF terminals and other uni
fications can be undone simply by tho
issuance of an order, he said. He is
confident there need be no fear OF
panic when they are turned back.
The Senate Committee on Inter-
state Commerce decided to-day TO be-
gin hearings January 2 into every
phase of the railroad situation.