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La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-11-24

Cuando Sc paiccc dc neuralgia en- q cara
hombros. rnanos o pies, sc requiere IN pcde-
,nente en- los lucsreS afect ados.
snow LINNENT. Is prccisamente Ia nc
G.c:na indicada para cStas entern1edaces
Con aplicar este medicamento en- las parties
nmediatanente De venca ror Ia Rotiea San
Pedro. San Antonio. Texas. iAdV.l
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-11-24

CuandO necesite bro en- espahoi
i~irijase a lgnacio z. Lozano, us y.
Santa Rosa ave. San Antonio. Texas.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-11-24
NILES DF personals ESTAN DSANDO
E TRATANIFNTO LLlHADO 'AN1EFlU

Una nGeva seduction cCmpuesta pr I'M Professor del Georgia
College" destruye los mortiferoS germenes de la influen-
Za-Primeramente 10 uSo para prevenir d Su familia de Ia
epidemia.-S6lo unas cuantas gotas en- Ell panuelo. deSin-
fectan la nariz Y garganta.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-15
| PERSONAL NOTES

Mrs. Anders of Werner was in the
city yesterday.
Mr.. J, D. ,Healow, who has been a
patient in St. AleXius hospital, has
returned to her home on Thayer st.
Miss Julia Johnston Of the millin
cry department of A.. w. Lucas Co.
leaves the first of next week on buy
ing trip to the eastern markets. She
expects to be gone for week or 10
days.
G.. V. Danielson Of Wilton was in
the city today. He and his wife and
two sons have just returned from an
extended trip through the west, in
Guiding the Yakima valley, Portland,
San Francisco, Los Angeles and other
western points. He reports business
in a very prosperous condition all
over this part of the country. He Wis
tied the shipyards at San Pedro and
spent two weeks at Long Beach, Cal.
before returning home.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-15
ARGUMENT ON
RAILROAD TAX
( CASE DEFERRED
Fact That Judge Amidon Has
Been Called Away From
State Causes Delay

3 Chairman Packard Of the tax COM
mission announced today that argu-
ments on the commissions demurrer
to the North Dakota railways bill of
particulars filed in the latter's petit
ton to United States district court
for an injunction restraining the col
lection of taxes which the carriers
hold to be excessive and illegal prob
ably will be deferred to April Is,
Judge C. F. Amidon, presiding over
the United States district court for
this state, having been called to Cali
fornia by the illness of son. Taxes
approximating 100000 are involved.
The railroads have volunteered to pay
$1,S0O,00O in current taxes, whose JUS
tice they do not protest, The car
riers' claim as regards the 100000
unpaid is that it represents an unlaw-
full excess resulting from an unfair
method of taxation by which the rail
roads are assessed at 80 per cent of
their actual valuation, while no other
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-15
RedCross Notes.

A telegram has been received from
the American ked Cross office in
Washington regarding poem Nv P"'-
ward Kipling, which appeared in the
Red Cross magazine for February, as
follows:
In the February issue of the Red
Cross magazine there appeared
poem by Rudyard Kipling. In that
poem there is an unfortunate refer
ence to the head Of the Catholic
church. This poem was inserted in
the Red Cross magazine at the last
moment by the editors without hav-
ing been submitted to Washington. IT
was regarded purely as contrlbu-
ton from Kipling, and the editors did
not sense the reflection on the Cath
olic church which it contained. 1t is
a mater Of the greatest concern to
the war council Of the American Red
Cross that this should have happened,
and they regard it as serious error
While the American Red Cross IS
,on-sectarian, everyone knows the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-15

The elimination series of the sec.
ondr annual church basketball toura'
ment will be held in the high school
gymnasium at 8 o'clock this evening
Unfortunately, the Presbyter1ans
will be somewhat disrupted through
the loss of Henzler at guard, who is
confined to bed by sickness at his
home. All of the other teams are
reported to be in shape and ready to
make things lively at the blow7off
whistle. E,' ,"'
At present the Baptist quint seems
to be picked as the winner by most
of the fans, as they have veteran
lineup, but the other teams will make
them earn every basket they make
Inc Presbyterians, still have a good
chance to win and may turn the
tables, as they did last year.
In view Of the fact that four
churches are represented and that
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-15
ELIMINATION CONTEST IN BIG
INTER-Ct1URCHBA BASKET TOURNEY

the proceeds of the games will be
turned over to the Red Cross a good
sized crowd is expected. Couch will
referee.
The line,ups of the various churches
follow:
Presbyterians: Walden, RI: w.
Keenan,, If: G. Keenan,, center; HEM
Ter, rig Bierman, lg; subc, Sherwood
Ensign.
F""Hge'icals: Strutz, rf A. Vetter
If: Stiter, center; Happel, re-; l.. Vet
ter; SUBS, Beine, Fuller A. Strut
Taptists: Borke, IF; Morgan, II;
Vessel center; Coils, rg; Miller, lg;
subs. Freed, Raase.
Methodists: Cook, IF; Lobach, If;
Watkins, center; MCGOWAN, re-; Yer
milya, lg; subs, Davis, Perkins, Man
di"O +
Tomorrow night the two winning
teams will play for, the championship
and the two losers for third place
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-15
MARCH
Mothers

Should see that the whole family take
at least 5 or doses Of a thQro, puri.
flying, system cleaning medicine this
spring. Now is the time. The family
will be healthier. happier, and get
along better If the blood is given a
thoro purifying, the stomach and bow
els cleaned out, and the germs of Win
ter accumulated in the system, driven
away. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
is one of the very best and surest
Spring medicines to take. Get it and
see the difference in the whole family.
Their color will be better, they'll feel
a~o "-d no we'll and haDpy So @
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-15
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR RENT-One eight room house,
modern. G. G. Wachter 3-15-5
FOR sALE-Best built house in Bis
marck modern; in paved district:
will give terms. Address Owner,
Box 1854, Bismarck, N. D. 3-l5-G
LOST-Dark brindle bull pun: an.
swers to the name Of Mac. Any in
formation regarding same please
notify phone 154, or Robt. Orr. and
receive reward. 3-15-1
FOR SALE--Restauran at Drake, N.
d., with good fixtures, soda foH1-
tain and all in good running order.
Apply 11S Fifth st. S. Nicola
3.1J-6
FOR SALE-One oak roll top desk in
good condition. Best offe" takes it.
Call 454X, or 514 Hannaiin. 3l'-tf
FOR RENT-Modern four room fiat
with bath water and heat furnished.
Also rooms for light housekeeping
Call 454X, or 514 Hannatin. 3-15-tf
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-15
COMMUNITY SING
@3a5r TO BE POSTPONED

The community sing which had been
arranged for next Sunday, March II,
has been postponed until the follow
ing Sunday, March "a. Plans are be-
ing made which it is believed will re-
suit in this song-feast being the most
successful yet held under the auspices
fthe Thursday Musical club. These
community events have enjoyed rap
i'd advance in popularity, and the All
ditorium has been filled for every pro,
gram.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-15

property is assessed to exceed Is per
cent. ..
The tax commission demurs to the
railroads petition for an injunction
on the grounds that this is not a case
In equity and that the carriers, are
seeking relief in manner not proper
under the conditions.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-15
jolly Club Dance.

The Jolly Dancing club will hold
their St. Patrick's Day dance at Pat,
terson hall Saturday evening, March
Is. O'Connor's orchestra will furnish
the music and an enjoyable time is
assured. -r"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-15
TO Meet Tonjuht.

The Women's Relief Association OF
the Maccaoees will hold their regu,
lar meeting Friday evening at 2:15 in
the K. P. Hall. All members are nrg
ed to be present. y
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-15
:Society and Entertainments .

splendid help and cooperation It. has
had from Catholics everywhere. both
in contributions and in active service
in its official ranks. In view of this
spirit it is to be hoped that Catholics
everywhere will understand that the
appearance of this poem was the re-
suit of oversight and error
; "Will you Immediately communicate
this message to all Red Cross chap
tiers in your division, with suggestion
that they place it conspicuously with
in their chapter rooms. And will you
~ addition call upon the leading Cath
olic prelate in your city, showing him
this message and explaining that the
enxt issue of the Red Cross magazine
will contain an editorial OF sincere re
greet for the error that has been
made"
1--WE have received a request from
the commission Of Belgium to instruct
all chapters to see that their bills OF
lading for shinments of clothiro tC
the commission bear the words, "Bona
nue dOna .IUn LOT DelsluM sufferers.
"This REQUEST was made because OF
the fact that there is possibility
that many of the railroads will make
a refund on goods which are actual!
t'~"o+o1. b"t to secure this the bills
of lading must be so marked.
van sou kmdly notify your chap
ter as above, 50 as to enable the com
| mission to secure any refund which
such marking may secure for it?'
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-15

FOR RENT-Offlce on Fourth street,
we'll located. Call Room 2, Lucas
block, or phone 745 3'lo-2
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-15
Beach Man Here

O. M. Nelson, proprietor of the
Glover Leaf dairy farm at Beach, and
one> of Golden Valley county's sub
stantial farmer citizens, called on his
old neighbor, MAZE Jim !, Waters,
state bank examiner, at the capitol
today. ., ,s.s. sa..saE a..y
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-15
St. Georoe's Elect Vestry

At meeting of the parish of St.
Georges Episcopal church Thursday
evening the following vestry W as
elected: Messrs. p c. Remington,
Frank Shepherd, O. N. Durham, G
F. Dullam, DR.. Schipfer, Fred c. Conk-
lin and S. W. CorWin. .
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-15

FOR sALE-Ten teams work horses,
also several farm wagons. Wachter
Transfer Co. 3-l5-5
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-15
Hospital Notes.

Miss Marian Kievert, daughter OF
VIM. Kievert of Mandan, has entered
bismarck Hospital for treatment.
Mrs. B. E. Speaks and baby went
home yesterday from the Bis1tlarch
hospital. ,.,--. 3d.. .,.... ... p.
Mrs. Robt. Cooten of Wilton who
has been i'll in the Bismarck hospital
left for his home today.
A son was born Wednesday tc Mr.
and Mrs. A. S. Fahlgren Of Washburn
in St. Alexius hospital -,
Among the recent entries to ST
Alexius hospital. are Maste" Stepher
Kraft; Stras5urg; baby Robert Miller
of Francis, Barbara Giesinger Of Haz
en-, Mrs. Theresa .Doberstein of Kill
deer, Richard Miller of Stanton, julia
Schlosser of Braddock, and George
Yantzer of st. Vincent
Martin Klein of st. Anthony, Mrs
Chas. Kilian of Wilton, A. o. Berglund
Fahlgren, and Mike G'nionsky, Of Zee
land, all of whom were patients ir
St. IAlexius> hospital have recovered
sufficiently to- be able to leave fol
their homes. ~ ~ ,'-@" .,'".., ~
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-15
Mrs. o. W, Roberts Entertains

Mrs. 0. w. Roberts entertained
dinner last evening, when covers were
laid for 10 guests. A profusion 0.
spring blossoms-jonquils and daffo
dis were used in decorating the din
ing. ROOM, while in the music room
and library pink roses and carnations
were used. The following were pres
ent: II Mr.. and Mrs. S. D. Cook, d.
and Mrs. L. G. Dunlap, Mr.. and Mrs
IL. S. Dobler, Mr.. and Mrs. J. P
Clinton This is the third of series
of dinners given by Mrs 0. w. Rob
erts recently. o..
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-03-15
Monday Club to Meet With Miss

The Monday Club will meet next
Monday afternoon with Miss Matilda
Williams, 1872 Seventh street, instead
of with Mrs. F.. A. Knowles The fol.
lowing program will be given: -.
Roll Call-Irish stories. - ..'''
Ecuador-Mrs. H. P. Goddard.
Exports and Imports-Mrs. B. f
Jones. t.'."-
Political Situation-Mrs. W. H. Bod
ehstab.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
WILSON ENDORSES
SUfFRAC|STS' PLEA
Hopes Senate Will Pass
Amendment. He Tells
Mrs. Gait
SAYS AMERICA
OWES 1T TO THEM

WASHINGTON, June ii-President
Wilson yesterday indorsed the national
woman's suffrage amendment and ex-
pressed the hope IL will be passed by
the Senate at this session.
Suffragists believe il makes the
amendment an administration measure
and confidently predict the President S
Endorsement will give IL the necessary
votes. The amendment has passed the
House. and its friends had planned to
force a vote in the senate as soon as
lis MASSAGE appears reasonably certain,
The Presidents Endorsement Is con-
talned I'm the message 90 Mrs. carrie
Chapman Gait. president of the National
Woman Suffrage Association. The mes
sage il intended for transmission TO
the French Union for Woman Suffrage,
which sent a memorial to President
Wilson through Mrs. Gait. The mes
sage reads:
Ideals without II unattsinable.
II have read your message with the
,Ieepest interest and ] welcome tue
opportunity TO say that agree without
reservation. that the full and sincere
reconstruction OF the worlu
for which we are striving and when
wa are determined TO bring about az
any cost viii not have been complete
ly or adequately attained until women
are admitted TO the suffrage ana lnss
only by that action can The nations OF
ihe world realize for the benefit oi iu,
iure generations the full ideal force OF
oplnion. or the full humane forces oi
action. -. ,h,s
"The services OF women durine tnls
supreme crisis OF the worlds history
have beeu OF the most signal uselui,
ness and distinction. The war coulu
moi have been fought without tnenl, ol
iis sacrifices endured. II is high tllne
ihat some Fart Of our debt OF grattuos
"a them should be acknovledged ana
nald and tho only acknowledgnen'
ihev ask Is their admission to the SUI
frase. can we Justly refuse ~ As lot
America 4 Is my earnest hope thSS
he senate OF the United states WI
Give an unmistakable answer TO lllls
question by passing tho suffrage amend
nent @ 10 our Federal Constitution De-
fore The end OF this session
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
,uopo,,cugRrD PIGS AT NEwP0Rr-

"Boys' and Girls Pig Club was
organized at Newport about a mohul
AGO. OF which Thomas Jeneris was
elected president. There are now seven
members. as follows Thomas 3eiierisi
William Ciubston, Robert Maclary, Edi-
SON Nfnrphv Mildred and Evelyn
TIauehcy and William Ross
Pig clubs are being organized under
the direction OF the Government, ano
will be financed In this section by
Central Natioaal Bank Of Wilmington
There were requests for twelve plss
by the members OF this club, and the
pigs were delivered on Tuesday, when
there was a meeting OF the club ana
public inoeulstlon OF the pigs for
cholera. by Or. Zurkow. Of the Depart
ment OF Agriculture, Washington d. G.
The pigs are thoroughbred Chester
Whites. registered and arc for breed
ing purposes.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
wANT ENGINEERS IN SERVICE.

Electrical engineers and bachelors OF
science are being sought for enistment
by the officers in charge OF the u ;.
Marine Corps recruiting station here.
Authority has been granted to the of
flcers TO enlist such men upon their
securing a letter Of release from their
local boards and producing credentials
to show that they are graduates from
recognized colleges
These men are TO be sent TO the
Marine barracks, Philadelphia, Pa, for
the signal battalion. After six weeks
or two months training. II they are
satisfactory, they viii be given com
missions as second lleutenants in the
Marine Corps.
Major Meade Is now travelling In tho
East looking up likely candidates and
will begin an active campaign In this
section
Henry Dillon Thompson, OF No. 2605
Market street. yesterday enlisted In tho
Marine Corps.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
DEATHS

Edward l.. Heiser.
Nelson n. Asqulth.
Leonie C0ns0no.
Cntharine Mullfgsn,
Anne VI. O'Brien.
George r. Benn.
Herman r. Brown
John q. Biddle.
BlDDLE-ln this city, on June a. 1918,
John G. Biddlc.
Due notice Of funeral win be given.
BkOWN-At Coatesvllle, Pa. on June 10
leis Herman Il. Brown, son-in-lnw Of
McClelland y Ferguson of Brandywine
Hundred, Del, IN his 31th year.
Relatives and friends are invited 20 at
tend the funeral at Chandler's Funeral
Parlors, No. pa W. Ninth street. on Mon
day, June IL, at I o'clock Interment pri-
vate, nc Newark Union cemetery.
BENN-In this city, on juno 13, 1915
George +. Benn.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 at
tend the funeral services az the residence
of his nephew, Jesse J. Tyson, Jr., No 220
East Sixth street. on Saturday evening
june 10, at s o'clock Interment az George
town, Pa, Sunday afternoon Automobiles
b5na ssis city s5r.h sn 5uPe H. IBIS
late Charles ]. OBrien.
Relatives, friends and members OF the
IL j ltnmsea,sts ,s Conception sodaiity Of
81 Pauls Church, are invited TO at
tend the funeral from the residence OF her
mother, No. 1104 W. Fourth street on sat
urday morning at 0 o'clock. Requiem mass
st Sc. Paufs Church. lnterment at Cathe-
CoNsoNo-fn this city. on June Il. 1918.
Leonie, wife Of Joseph Consono.
Relatives and friends are invited 20 at
tend the funeral from the residence OF her
son-in-law, BENJAMIN r. Quill No 1903
Hamilton street, on Monday morning. at
o'clock. Solemn requiem mass at ST. Jo-
seph's Church. Interment at ST. Joseph's
cemetery.
MULLIGAN-In this city, on June 13.
1918 Catharine Mulligan.
Relatives and friends are invited 70 at
tend the funeral from her late residence.
No. SOL Spruce street on Saturday morn
ing, nc Q o'clock. Requiem mass at 81.
Mary's Church. Interment at Cathedral
cemetery,
AsoUITH-on June u, 1918, Nelson T..
son .of David and Mary J. Asquith, in
his oath year
Relatives and friends are invited 10 at
tend the funeral services at his parents
residence. Elsmere, Delaware. on Saturday
afternoon, June is. at o'clock. Inter-
ment at Silverbrook cemetery.
HEISER--In this city. on June -. 1918.
Edward l., son Of Clyde H. and the late
Florence Heiser aged years
Relatives and friends are invited 70 at
tend the funeral services at his fathers
residence, No. i113 Columbia avenue on
Saturday afternoon. June 10. at 130 o'clock
lnterment At Riveryiew cemetery.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
Sam Loyd's Brain Food
Fifteen Minutes 10 Digest This.
No. 1919.

Did you ever hear OF that famous
2i-hour ride OF Buffalo Bills in the
old days when he was scouting for
General AfIles7 II was by no means
Z record, but creat feat when we
consider the character of country,
and the fact that he was lodging
hostile Indians all the way
The generals cavalry was strung
out for 30 miles when Bill was or
dered from the tailend TO carry a
message 10 the general at the head.
Bill delivered his message and re-
turned 10 the end OF the line in ex-
sctiy the time II took the troops to
go forward 30 miles, 20 you can see
he moved some.
Now, Let us SEQ II our puzzlists
oan tell how many miles Bpffalo
Bin rode ID delivering that message
and returning 10 the rear7"
ANSWER TO NO. 1893.
MAnvilIe. Warren. Ashton.
Copyright 1911, BY Sam Lloyd
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
MAIL WENT DOWN Win CAROLINA.

The Postal Department has an
nounced that in the sinking OF the SIS.
Carolina by the German U-boat, 10000
letters. 40 sacks Of newspapers. 81
sacks of parcel post packages and-37o
registered pieces Of mail were lost. This
matter was intended for all states.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
AUTO HITS WOMAN.

Miss Helena AlcElroy. Of No. 23OO
Washington street. was injured yester-
day afternoon, when an automobile,
owned by Nathan Barsky, ran her down
IN Market street, near Eighth street,
Following the accident The injured
woman was taken to the Delaware
Hospital for treatment. Miss McElroy
was moi hadlv injured.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
STOCK MARKET.
y the United Press.

BY the United Press.
NEW YORK, June it.-united states
Steel was up 7s 10 point at the open
ing OF the stock market today, 5000
shares being offered at i02Aa1s. Read
ing opened at 9Os4ass. and Marine Pre-
ferred was off asai03&.
Steel Common took the leadership
shortly after the opening with a gain
OF rs, but reaction brought It
back 10 i02h. where il found support
Hide and Leather Preferred made a
new high for the year at 76ss up IA.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
,ae.r,Enn,Y cmocoLA1Es-ssc

one pound. Three layers, unbeataple
assortment for the price. in a white ana
gold box. Special 30 cents the pounu
Maxixe Chocolate Covered Cherries
80 cents the box ,,
panforih's Dependable Drugs, Market
and Second streets.r-Ady.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
isc-EvERDAY CmocoLATEs-iac

One pound. Three layers, unbeatable
assortment for the price. in a white and
gold box. Special l3 cents the pound
box
Maxixe Chocolate Covered Cherries,
90 cents the box.
Danforih's Dependable Drugs, Market
and Second streets-Adv.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
Y r BENNFTT Ar THE FRONT.

Word has been received from Victor
n. Bennett. son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Victor
r. Bennett. Of Elsmere, formerly Of
this city, OF his safe arrival in France.
Bennett enlisted in tho Tooth 4. s. In
fantry Immediately after The outbreak
Of the war. lie is a member 0f Beth
any Band and OF West Church.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
GRAIN MARKET.

BY the United Press.
CHICAGO, June ii-0penins grain
Corn. July ii3%sh August it9%a%.
Oats, July 69%aA; August 6lAa6a.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
IINEnpOnL NOTION.

BY The United Press.
LIVERPOOL. June ii.-Spots opened
quiet today with prices weak. sales
amounted TO 1000 bales. Receipts were
1900. including 10000 American. Good
middlings, new, 225i; middlinss, old,
2i .SS.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14

the superior facilities in that imme-
deiate locality for ship repair
work.
Representatives Of the Cramp Ship
building Company expressed willing
ness to cooperate in the construction
and operation OF the drydOcks recon-
mended for Petty Island.
/ Representatives OF the sun Shipbuild-
ing Company said their company would
cooperate With the government In the
operation Of a drydock south OF their
plant. near Chester Pa.
Representatives OF the Pennsylvania
Shipyard, located near Gloucester. ex-
pressed a similar willingness to CO.
operate In case a shipyard is located in
New Jersey, near their plant.
All the representatives OF the ship
Yards and also OF the business Interests
assembled were Of the opinion that the
construction OF drydocks Is an emer-
gency war measure and one which they
did not seel could be entered upon as a
commercial proposition at this time
but all stand ready TO cooperate with
the government In the carrying out Of
these improvements. which they believe
TO be necessary for the proper mainte-
nance OF the merchant marine which
the government is constructing and
will operate.
Yours truly,
GEORGE 5. WEBSTER,
Director.
The construction OF the three dry
docks recommended will be the begin
ming Of a proposed plan OF systematic
development OF the harbor facilities OF
Philadelphia. the provision for the
| temporary docking for repair OF vessels
being regarded as the requirement Of
first Importance. The need Of dry
docks was impressed strongly on the
Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com
mittee Of the House OF Representatives
on its visit 10 the Delaware district IN
the latter part Of May.
The construction OF piers through
government aid in obtaining materials
for the work is the next step In putting
the hsrbor Of Philadelphia in a posi-
ton to take care Of the overseas COM
merce that has been piling up at the
port with the increase OF war manu-
featuring industries.
Evening journal., 1918-06-14
NEW YORK COTTON.

BY The United Press
NEW YORK, June 1.-THE cotton
market opened firm today. July sold at
26i0, up 70; August 25i5 up %; Octo-
ber 2iAO, up s; December 2iiO, up H.
and January 2i02, up II.