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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-26
COME HERE FOR YOUR
CORSETS.

And remember. please. that
no one Of corset fits all figures.
In our assortment you viii find
a corset 70 suit your figure.
The Rengo Belt COrSetS 8re
made IN different types and
styles.
Style $50. medium hsrt- rong
hips with elastic gore IN hack.
cannot be excelled for the med
um and stout woman We also
carry style 323 at $3.50, Shich
IS made with a lower DSt and
slightly fuller hip.
In the cheaper GRADES N
$3.50 We have a complete line
Of styleS-215. 221 and 21S.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-26
LUCKY As CAT.
Youth FALLS Three Stories and is nu,
Slightly Hurt

Simon Miller. aged 10 wears. If 20G
West Twelfth street i lucky voung
man for late last niaht he in some man
ncr. fell ont # = th,fl story window II
his horne AMI his nnlv injuries were q
confused head and spraincd wrist llc
was treated ~ the Delaware Hospital
Mrs Fannie Moses. IT 5lG last SlHth
street whho eating her suPpcr Yesterday
had bono - lodge in her throat and
had to gn to The Delaware Hospltal to
have the obstacle removed
At the Same inetitutlnn. tho following
cases were treated
Tcrossa kcmret. 1M " c@t Sixth street
burned arm
Joseph Nohla. Cos Tatnall street
lacoratcd and confused pasc
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-26
Our Drapery Section

Administer Hail Runners. y
inches wide. IN various lengths.
Very special from $3.50 TO
s11.0 EACH
We offer at this time a special
purchase Of model .AxmlnSter
Rugs. 36x36. $500 value. at
S3.75.
Feather filled bed Pillows
and Boosters. s4.0O TO $1,000
the set.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-26
WONDERFUL VALUES IN
HANDKERCHIEFS.

! ms IS the season that you
need handkerchiefs the mast.
and tomorrow you can get Won
derful values here. First We
offer ladies' all-linen Handlef-
chiefs. odd initials. II We nap
pen to have your initial you can
purchase 4 2Sc handkerchief
for 1Sc each or three for Soc.
Ladies fine all-Iinen. hem
stitched Handkerchiefs, one
quarter inch hem, at l8c each.
Ladies fine all-Iinen hand
embroidered HandkerchIefS.
some plain white, others with
dainty designs N color, at 25c
and 35c each.
ChIldren's school Handker
chiefs. plain white ami colored
borders. 7c and 1Oc each. These
are big values.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-26

This will be a good time TO
get Your summer curtains.
a verv fine Volle or scrlm
Curtain with neat lace edge or
PLAIN hemstltched. from 500
to $3.50 the PAR.
Nery special for the day will
he q dozen half sash Curtains
Of Scotch thread. with rod. at
35c each.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-26
NATIONAL COUNCIL HEARD FROM.

In anticipation Of Delaware creating .
State Council Of Defence, the National
Council Of Defence has asked that the
labor member Of the council attend a
meeting Of the national body n Washing
ton next Month, the date not having been
fixed.
P.P. CIaxton. the educational chef OF
the national council, has asked that
member be appointed on the Delaware
board to have charge Of AmcrlcanizatiOn
work. also that this work be extended to
all communities in this State
The national council has sent the fol-
lowing questionnaire TO be answered by
the State Council when il is named:
L. Community Councils Are com
munity councils subordinate to your
county councils being organized IN accord
ance with Bulletin No. S3? Are com
munity councils being organized in school
districts, townships, precincts or other
units? In round numbers, in what pro-
portion OF your counties have community
councils been organized?
H. State Conference Of Representative
OF Federal Departments and Administra-
tIons-Have YOU called a conference? Give
date If such a conference has already
taken place give list Of departments
represented,
III. Food-BulletIn 81 Is your State
Council working with the State agricul-
tural college? Are members Of the faculty
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-26
NECKWEAR FOR EASTER

We also offer a beautiful line
Of Purses and Hand Bag.
Leather goods in all styles
vachette. seal. pin seal and
morocco; strap Or top handle
the weekend bag in all
sizes, Sl.0O 10 $1,000.
Patent leather belts in all Slzes
Extra size for children SOC %
Sl.50.
Tucked collars and cuff sets.
just a touch Of color; very dainty
with the glngham dress, soc 70
Sl.00 set.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-26
UON'T FUSS WITH
MUSTARD PI AS1ERS!
MusteroIe Works Eas.er, Quicker
and With0ut the Blister

There's no sense IN mixing mess cf
mustard. -four and water when you GU
asilv relieve pain. soreness or stIine
with a little clean, white niueterole.
nusterole is made of pure oil of rnu.
iard and other Ii, - i-~rodicnts. com
incd in the form cf The present whit
intmert. II tol.-9 t'le place of out OF
etc mustard plaa| ,--, 2n1 Will not blister
Eiustcroic uscS''y f-ives prompt roliCf
ror1 sore t'.-cct bronchitis. tonsiiti
raup. stiff &c :. ASTHMA. neuralgia. head
-lho. co1c2st u. picurisy. rheumatisr
tnfn~o. pains and aches OF the back os
i1iuts. cpraine, sore muscles, bruises, chill.
hlainS frosted feet. colds of the chest
III often prevents pneumonia
3Qc and G0c jars, hospital size S2<so
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-26
Beautiful New Shoes for Easter

There are tuo p~"'sw
STYLES this seserr.
One -ty~ Is the tr~~Irs
Soc with the light. dainty
Louis heel. always ooSysari-
cred the proper style fo~ ~ry
occasion.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-26

We offer a beautiful line Of
youths Suits at $500.
An up-to-date line Of boys
suits in serges, caSsimereS and
worStedS. Priced from $500
to $500.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-26

The other style shows the military trend - ti~ ds
This has the new military heel dress pumps tf~ o-r
narrow and also the medium toe especially 9dapted fr
street and everyday service
These two pronounced styles be for women ~ df
ferent types or for the different ocssioS
Among the newest low shoes are dark tan Tav klc
and black patent cotskin IN pumps and oxford ties.
Prices. 500. IS 90, ss so. 800.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-26
Handsome Spring Suits $4,000
Novelty Skirts

We are showing ar unwsusHy vsr'-f
assortment Of stripes and plsids in stir
taffeta and wool materials Many novelty
pockets. apron and pouch effects. md fs-~-y
belts. All sizes $50 md up-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-26
DELICATE GIRLS IN
Business or School
who have thin or in-
sufficient blood or are
physically frail will find
SCOTS
EMULSION
n rich blood-food and strengthen
ing tonic. 1t is so helpful for A.
delicate girls it should be NA
part OF their regular diet. hW
Scott q powne, bloomfield. NJ. 7-B ~eIA

members Of the food committee of your
council? Have YOU planned spring driver
What points are You emphasizing
". Legal Committees Have YOU APP
pointed a State legal committee rs out
lined IN Bulletin No 81? Have YOU ap-
pointed county legal committees2 Are YOU
preparing legal booklet?
'. Ampricnnigaton Has State com
mittcc been appointed? Give personnel
What immediate work have YOU de
vcloped or are YOU planning
VI Solicitation IT funds Have Won
prepared and published a list Of approved
societies soliciting fun,ls for war relief
Have vou undertaken other methods
supervising solictatiun2 What?
VII Enrolment of Shipbuilders Ar
proximatclv how many men were enrolled
bv your State Council
VIII Child W clfarc IL your State
Co,inc, taking active part in the childrcn's
wear program
Following is the text II the resolutions
adopted Yesterday hy the Senate on the
death of Senator Webb
Whereas. Thomas S Wchh, member
nf this Senate. died on tho 22d dav of
March. to1S. and
Whereas. lie had gained his confidence
and respect cf his fellow members during
his service e. The state Now, there
fore. be II
Resolved. py tho Senate of tho state
of Delaware that the members ~ this
Senate 10 herrhv express their SORROW ri
the loss of their faithful and conscientious
colleague.
That they 10 hereby evprese their
sympathy with the family II the deceased
That the president prr tenn and a
committee ~ Senators to ~ appointed
by him ahall attend the funeral
That this Senate do nov adJourn until
30 "a clock 4 W March tho twenty
sixth - marx " respect ~ the de-
,"aeod
That these resolutions ~ spread upnn
the minutes. anil cow thereof be fnr-
wardni to tho hcrcaved family
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-26
Misses and ChIldren's Shoes

White leather with buckskin finish
INFANTS SIZES. 2 TO {. AT .......... I.75
CHlL DREN'S SIZES. 4 TO8. AT - $500
CHII.DRENS SIZES. q TO 3. AT $3.50
CHILDRENS SIZES. 81 TO II. AT ... $500
MISSES SIZES. III TO 2. AT. ....-.... $3.50
GROWING GIRLS SIZES d TO 3, AT $A.oo
Other feathers at popular prices.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-26
Unusually Attractive Are the
SILKS WE OFFER
FOR WEDNESDAY
Charming Eoulard Silks

x
I.oulards are the most popular
IF silks this seasen and are here
IN abundance. Designs for
sport wear As we'll Is the staple
polka dot. all are ward vide.
some are SATIN. others are the
radlum and shower proof silk
Priced at Sl.50 to 81 the yard.
Regalia Silks A very styl-
l>h silk this. especially for out
door or sports wear, resembling
pongee. IS extremely stylish.
comes a Vard wide IN various
colorS, at $3.50 the yard.
Colored Satins Are shown
IN such beautiful colors As taupe,
plum, brown. three shades OF
blue. Quaker. tan. black and
white: is 10 inches vide. 1t
81. .2S the yard.
Fancy Striped Dress Silk
There IS something 50 sprlng
like about these fancy silks. are
adaptable for street. evening or
sports wear. are yard Vide. IN
combinations OF many 1olQrs
and are priced at S1.50 to $500
the yard.
CoIored Chiffon Taffeta
Silk This silk IS alwaNS very
popular in summer, beng one
Of the coolest OF silks made. are
shown in all the new shades and
various qualities. yard vide,
at $3.50, $l.75 and $2.25 the
yard.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25

The musical program planned for
Wednesday evening, May 1 in the
Orpheum Theater as n benefit for the
Emergency Aid, Camp Hill, National
Auxiliary to the Red Cross, is arous-
ing much attention and the tickets
are selling rapidly. The funds will
be used for the purchase of materials
to further the work of the society
doing so much for war relief under
the Craftsmanship of Mrs. Carl X.
Deem.
The concert will introduce to mu-
sic lovers Miss Marietta Sulzaberger,
pianiste, charming and gifted
young girl, pupil of Miss Laura APP
pell, who will be heard in classical
and modern numbers, playing them
on the Chickering grand piano used
at th4 recent Werrenrath recital.
Mrs. Mabel Hess Dromgold, of York,
the assisting artistic, is a former
Harrisburger whose sweet and cul-
tured voice of wide range charms
everyone. Mrs. Dromgold was an ac-
tive member of the Wednesday Club
during her residence in Harrisburg
and the club will turn out enmasse
to hear her again. The program is
full and the recital. will be announc-
ed early in the week.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25

Mr.. and Mrs. David NJ. Thornton,
of Lebanon Valley College Farm,
near Shiremanstown, gave birthday
party for their son, Corporal d. Miles
Thornton, with the Machine Gun
Company, 316th Regiment, Camp
Meade, Nd, who was home on fur
Tough. Games, contests and music
preceded supper with red and white
carnations and ferns decorating the
table. The centerpiece was a large
cake decorated with twenty-five
candles in honor of the event.
In attendance were: Miss Eliza
beth Slider. Miss Katharine Hess,
Miss Ruth Starr, Miss Anna Snyder,
Miss Marie Potteiger, Miss Inez Pot
teiger, Frank Hailman, Ralph r.
Grove, James w. Meyer, Arthur K.
Rupp, John Basehore, Samuel Base
hore, Corporal d. Miles Thornton,
Russell NJ. Sultzberger, Elmer Miller,
Mr.. and Mrs. d. NJ. Thornton, Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas NJ. Payne, William
Thornton and children, John and
Esther Thornton, ]. Lee Thornton,
Paul Thornton, Frank Thornton,
Homer Thornton, Lester and Fred
erick Thornton
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25
ENEMY'S GAINS SMALL
In NEW AMIENS DRIVE
CONTINUED from First Page.]
Hangard where heavy fighting is pro-
crossing in and around the village.
Germans Hurled Beck


South of the Somme the Germans
were hurled back by the British en-
cept on the center of the line around
Villers-B s-BretonneuX, while north OF
the Somme attacks near the river
and south of Albert were repulsed,
the British taking prisoners.
Against the Franco-American po-
sitions the Germans, although in
large force, had to be content with
only footing in Hangard and in the
woods to the north. Assaults east
of Hailles and against Senecat wood
and hill 80, in the region of Castel,
were thrown back with no gains for
the attackers. The line between Hail
les and Castel, is but three miles
from the railway running south from
Amiens.
Count on Artillery
Apparently the Germans did not
resume the offensive with as heavily
massed forces as were used in. the
previous battles in Pieardy and last
week in Flanders. Probably they are
counting on the artillery to blast
way for smaller bodies of troops,
the losses since March 81 in massed
assaults having necessltated economy
in manpower.
1t is not yet clear whether the re-
HeWdl VI the HBnIlnS east OF AmlcnS
means another desperate attempt to
reach that city\or whether the Ger
mans are carrying out attacks on q
large front in an endeavor Ia
straighten out the line. The German
positions from Albert south to Mont
didier have several spall~and dan
gerous salients in them and the
enemy may desire to wipe them out.
British Make Gains
There has been some increase in
the fighting activity in Flanders, es-
pecially at the apex of the new
enemy salient. The Germans attack
ed east of Robecq and were repulsed
by the British who made slight gains
west of Merville and around '1eteren.
Northwest of Festubert, where the
new line joins the old the British
have recaptured an advanced post in
fiicting losses on the Germans.
On the Macedonian front allied
troops have gained rev local sue
cesses in the continuation of the in
creased activity in this theater. Brit
ish troops west of Doiran penetrated
Bulgarian defenses on wide front
and in the Cerna bend French and
Serbian troops forced the enemy to
retire. In Albania, west of Lake
Presba. allied troops forced the en-
emy to retire from the heights along
the Verba and captured two villages.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25
TOMORROW LAST DAY
TO LIFT PETITIONS

Tomorrow will be the last day any
of the party committee candidates
for nomination may withdraw petit
tions filed at the County Commission
ers office. Lists of the candidates for
the various districts are being pre-
nared and as soon as the office closes
to-morrow they will be sent to the
printing office holding the ballot con-
tract. For the Democratic County
Committee in the seventy-one dis
tricts outside the city there are are
fifty-three city districts, thirtyl-fve
petit:ons. For the Republican County
commIttee there are candidates for
sixty-three of the seventy-one county
districts; for forty-seven OF the nILy-
nrecinct committeeman have filed Tor
each city district. In few of the
precincts there are five and six can
didates.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25
c. A. O. Members Meet;
Miss Mumma Honor Guest

The members of the C. A. o. So
ciety of the 1915 class of the Central
High School were the guests of Miss
Katherine Peters. 1916 North Second
street, at the 1olliest kind of knit
ting party last evening. The guests
had the pleasure of meeting Miss
Katherine Mumma. of Mechanics
burg. who recently moved to this
city.
Refreshments and a cozy time with
knitting and chatting were enjoyed
by the girls.
Those invited to meet Miss Num-
ma were: Miss Pauline Hauck, Mrs.
James McKendree Kelley, Mrs.
Charles A. De Lone. Miss Katherine
Kelker, Miss Mary Wilmer Miss
Marian MartZ, Miss Elizabeth Dill.
Miss Rachael Darby, Miss Margaret
ia Dougherty, Miss Margaret Roed-
er, Miss Katherine Roeder, Miss Helen
Rauch, Miss Margaretta Reed and
Miss Miriam Lands.
Mrs. NJ. Edward Richards. of 1883
Derry street, is spending several
days in Philadelphia.
Miss Mary Kinzer, of 2427 North
Second street, will be hostess for the
members of the 1916 C. A. o. Society
at her home on Tuesday evening.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25
NINE. SCHUMANN- -HEINK WILL
TALK OF WAR SATURDAY Y
No Tickets Will Be Necessary to Hear Great Singer Address
Patriotic Rally in Chestnut Street Hall

that those Harrisburg men and
women who have heard the singer
on numerous occasions remain away
from the auditorium. so that those
who have never heard her will have
a chance.
Nine. Schumann-Heink will talk
hVe minutes. And she will sing
number of selections.
In addition the committee in
charge will have a number of other
speakers on hand.
The one outstanding fact of the
Saturday night appearance is that no
tickets will be required: the doors
will open at 40; Nine. Schumann-
Eeink will begin her little talk at
S.lb.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25

While only slight newspaper men,
ton has been made of the coming to
Harrisburg Saturday night of Nine.
Schumann- Heink, Liberty Loan
headquarters and members of the
committee which is arranging de-
tails of the Schumann-Heink ap-
pearance have been deluged with re-
quests for tickets.
Tickets will not be necessary.
Chestnut Street Auditorium, in
which the contrato will sing, is open
to the general public-or, to be exact,
as much of the general public as can
crowd into the auditorium. 1t is pos
sible for 1900 persons to hear
Schumann-Heink. And it Is urged
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25
Entertain Penna. Ladies
at Farewell Luncheon

A clipping from one of the Au-
gusta, Ga, papers has the following
item of interest to local folks:-
"Fhe ladies of the Pennsylvania
Club entertained with beautiful
luncheon at The Lenwood, Friday. the
10th. The tables were adorned with
a profusion of spring flowers and COW
ers were laid for eleven. The follow
ing were present: Mrs. Nicodemus.
Mrs. Strecker, Mrs. McGinnis. Mrs.
Smith. Mrs. Bridge, Mrs. Peters, Mrs.
Numbers, Mrs. Rhineart, Mrs. Evans,
Mrs. j. II. Evans, Mrs. Miesse. This
was a farewell luncheon of the Penn
sylvania Club, which is composed of
officers wives of the Twenty-eighth
Division, who expect to leave this
week for their various homes.
."The Pennsylvania ladies have made
a charming impression on all who
have met them. They have done much
work for the men of their husbands
companies and have done an especial
amount of work at the base hospital.
They will be followed to their North
ern home with the best wishes of all
their Southern friends"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25
CENTRAL HIGH NOTES

The Argus staff of Central High is
working hard to complete their plans
for the annual commencement num-
ber. Senior statistics are the most
interesting feature'of the commence
ment number. The ballots for the
boys and girls have been collected
but results will not be announced
until the Argus is published. The
entire student body is eagerly await
ing to hear the results obtained from
the following ballot: Most of be
admired, best singer. class beauty,
brightest student, biggest buffer,
wittiest, biggest sport, most con-
ceited, hardest worker, best athlete,
best natured, greatest pony rider"
cutest, most POPULAR best writer,
biggest tall1er, biggest around"
biggest feet, best dancer, worst
dancer, and most entertaining.
A special list of questions is pre-
pared for the boys and girls. A few
of the interesting and personal ques-
tions, which the unfortunate juniors
are asked to answer follow:
Senior Boys Statistics
Have you ever kissed a girl?
If not, why not?
What college do you expect TO
enter?
Have you ever shot firearm?
Have you ever sneaked into a
"movie?"
Have you ever sneaked into a ball
game?
Have you ever enjoyed a show
from the Nut?
Have you ever smoked?
Have you ever chewed?
Have you ever bagged a period
without being caught?
Have you ever bagged a period
and been caught?
Have you ever sworn to yourself
or otherwise?
Can you swim?
Have you ever taken a bath on
any night but Saturday?
Have you ever washed when you
were not dirty?
What study do you enjoy the most?
Favorite teacher?
Can you dance?
Have you ever had any conditions?
Were you ever late to school?
Which was your hardest year?
Which was your easiest year?
Can you paddle your own canoe?
Have you ever proposed to a girl?
Senior Girls Statistics
Have you ever kissed a boy?
If not, why not?
What college do you expect to
enter?
Have you ever bagged a period
without being caught?
Have you ever enjoyed a show
from the Nut?
Have you ever had conditions?
Can you play the piano?
Can you play the victrola?
Who is your faVorite teacher?
What study do you enjoy most?
Which was your hardest year?
Which was your easiest year?
Did you ever use powder?
Did you ever brighten" yourself
up with rouge or paint?
Did you ever spend a day with
out fixing your hair several times?
Have you ever been late to school?
Have you ever been absent from
school?
Can you swim?
Can you paddle your own canoe?
Can you dance?
Cant you dance?
Have you ever cooked a meal
without help?
Have You ever been proposed to?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25

7. H. E. and 7. A. D. Clubs /.
Arrange Plans For Dance

The members of the T. A. D. and
T. H. e. Clubs of the 1918 class Of
the Central High School. who are
planning to give a dance for the
members of the C. A. o. Society of
the 1918 class, held special meet
ing the other evening to complete
their arrangements for the affair.
Committees were appointed and it
was voted that the Sourbier orches-
ira would play for the dancers and
that ]. Frank Roth and Miss Mary
Roth would be the chaperons.
The hop will be given at. the Clas-
ter cottage. Summerdale, Friday
evening, May "a. The music COM
mittee and those in general charge
include: Miss Adele Claster, Miss
Charlotte Crabbe, Miss Helen Koch
endorfer, Miss Margaret Good and
Miss Charlotte Grove. s..
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25
and pneumonia. followed by complica-

and pneumonia. followed by complica-
ticns.
I. A Northwest mounted policeman
and two Eskifnos have died of ty-
phoid. while several others are i'll.
the messenger. said. IA doctor al
ready is on his way to Herschel Is
lane from here, starting several days
ago upon learning of Stefansson' as
illness.
Stefansson's message said: iii
fifty days. Still running. Tempera-
ture 102. Had typhoid and pneu-
monia, followed by complications.
Managed to get to Herschel Island.
Have been taken care of by mission
ariesn &.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25
Courier Swift With News
of Stricken Stefansson
By associated Press

Fort Yukon. Alaska, April u.s.
Bringing an appeal for doctor by
Vilhjalmur Stefansson. the Arctic
explorer, who lies dangerously i'll on
Herschel Island. a messenger reached
here late yesterday after record
bi eaking trip from the north In a
message carried by the courier Stef-
epsson told of being Ill fifty days
after being stricken with typhoid
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25
STRIKE TO HONOR MOONEY

BY TSSOcIdIed TTfAA
Seattle, Wash. April 25.-The State
Central Labor Council voted early to-
day to call a general strike here. for
twenty-four hours May 1, according
to official announcement, as dem
onstration for Thomas ]. Mooney
sentenced to hang in California, fol-
lowing his conviction on the charge
of numbering one of the victims or
the San Francisco preparedness pa
raae bomb explosion.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-04-25
NO GOVERNMENT CONTROL
IN EXPRESS MERGER PLAN

Washington, April 25.- Railroad
administration officials and express
company representatives yesterday
conferred on terms of a tentative
contract, under which the. compan-
les would be merged with capital of
100000 to act as government
agent in express business. but with
out direct government control.