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Evening journal., 1919-03-05
WANT MUSIC FOR
WOUNDED SOLDIERS

Wilmington has responded very poor
ly to the appeal Of the Red Cross for
talking machine records TO be used in
the hospitals where the wounded re-
turned soldiers are lying on beds OF
pain and WEAKNESS. The city Is open
to the charge Of forgetting what those
boys have done for civilian America.
Surely a few waltz and song records
arc little to ask in return for months
spent in the he'll Of the battlenelds.
TWO soldiers with gold service stripes
were overheard talking in a local
amusement place which they attended
recently one Of them said:
"Oh, they'll forget all about what tho
soldiers ala in no time. Now the war
Is over. nobody viii be interested in a
NO. they won't replied the other
boy confidently. "They can't forget"
How about Il, Wimlngton? Docs
this city remember a thousand talking
machine records worth? This nunbcr
OF records IS wanted at once nj OId
City Hall headquarters OF the Red
Cross.
Another thing, more knltlors mr.,
wanted 10 make 1900 sweaters 9OOC
pairs Of socks, 500 scarrs. and 500 shawl.
for the destitute In Europe The wool
can be obtained at tho Old CITY Hall
! II these ragged. suffering people ver,
seen on the city streets there would bf
no trouble getting knltters 10 do the
work which would relieve theu
distress.
Evening journal., 1919-03-05
Find MAN DEAD
in c. & D. CANAL

The body OF a white man, aged abou
70 years, attlred in undorclothes ant
without shoes and stockings was found
! floating In the Chesapeake and Della
ware Canal at the Canal bridge, near
Kirlw0Od, this morning by a signal
man named Herd, employed by the p.
B. and w. Railroad Company. The body
was made fast 10 the canal bank aud
Coroner Bullock was notified
An investigation made Of tho body
showed that the right arm Of The man
had been dlslocated.
II is reported at KirkwoOd that sew
eral weeks ago when the Ericsson Line
steamer Penn arrived there, man
thought TO have been a Nirginian, who
boarded the boat with a small boy at
Baltimore. was missing. The mans
clothes, II was stated, were found I'm
his slalerOOm but the man could not be
found. The boy was taken TO Philadel-
phia and according to advices received
from st. Georges today, he was after
wards sent 10 Baltimore.
The name or address Of the boy was
cot learned at st. Georges, however,
and whether the body found today was
That Of this man, is not known.
Deputy Coroner Nichols left here early
THIS afternoon TO recover the body.
Evening journal., 1919-03-05
ELECTED, HE SHOOTS
UP CITY RESTAURANT

As a result Of shooting up the res
taurant OF William II. Judkins, No. 209
West Eighth street, out Of revenge for
being elected fro mthe place last night,
Lenward Simpson, Negro, was before
Judge Churchman in Municipal Court
this morning on a charge Of assault
with intent to commit murder. The
case was continued until Saturday at
the request OF Edwin r. Cochran, Jr..
counsel for the Negro.
Simpson, 1t is alleged. went to the
restaurant but was ordered out. He
straightway proceeded TO his home. No
s2O Orange street, and procured a
pistol, with which he returned 10
Judkins' place OF business. lie emptied
the barrel Of six shots, il is alleged.
In the restaurant. terrifying the occu-
pants. After the police had been called
Simpson made hasty retreat. and for
awhile managed TO olude his pursuers.
but shortly was captured.
Evening journal., 1919-03-05
WILBUR WILDS MAY
BE NAMED MARSHAL

Retirement OF United States Senator
Willard Salisbury, whose term expired
yesterday, viii leave Senator Wolcoii
as the dispenser Of Administration pat
ronage In Delaware. Two good offices
are to be Glled. one is United states
Marshal. to succeed Marshal Martin +.
Fairy 1t is reported that Senator Wol.
colt Will recommend Wilbur Wllds M
kenton, for the mashalship.
Another oflce TO be filled is that Of
postmaster at Edge Moor, to MI the va
cancy caused by the death OF William
Carter.
Senator L. Heisler Ball and Congress
man Caleb Il. Layton are in Washinxton
on business pertaining TO special ses-
sion OF Congress. Congressman Laytou
and Speaker Gillett. OF the next House
are personal friends. They were class,
mates for three years at Amherst Col.
lege.
Evening journal., 1919-03-05
IN NfF,foRIx>r
DEATHS.

| CRAWFORD-In this CITY. on March A
lnl9, Daniel Crawford. aged 20 years.
., relatives friends and members Of Fair:
TAX Lodge, No. $, I. o. o. f., are invited
to attend the funeral services at the resi-.
dence Of his niece. Mrs Olive Binnex, No.
III l.. Ihird street, on Saturday after
noon AT O'Clock. lnterment at River
MooNEY-In this city. on March 4. 1918.
bridget wife Of the late Timothy
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend the funeral from her late residence,
No. 2l5 \; Jackson street, on Saturday
morning, March $, at 10 o'clock Requiem
mass az st. Paul's Church. Interment at
Cathedral cemetery. Automobiles.
BBADFokD-At Newark. Del, on March
3, l9lH' Ann Il. Bradford, aged 81 years.
Funeral services at X. r. Jones funeral
parlors, on Thursday afternoon, at
o'clock: Interment at Newark cemetery.
BkADFORD-At Newark. Del. on March
4. 1919. NIansel Bradford. aged 30 years.
Funeral services at X. T. Jones' funeral
parlors' on Thursday. afternoon, at
O'Clock Interment at Newark cemetery,
DICKERSON--Su In this city, on
GS years.
tend the funeral services, at the residence
of his son-in-law, f. H. Wilkinson, No.
1909 W. Fourth street, on Friday after
noon, at o'clock. lnterment at River
HUBER-ln this city, on March 4, 1919,
Thelma L.. daughter Of Jacob +. aud
Elsie =. Huber, aged IL months, weeks
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend thu funeral services from her late
residence, No. j2i Iast Seventh street, ON
Thursday afternoon, at o'clock. Inter-
ment private
READ-In Brack-Ex on March 2. 1912
Walter Mcpherson. son of Walter W. and
Elsie Read, aged years
Funeral aud interment strictly private.
pALMER-In Elkton, Nd, Sadie 4. Kin
caide wife Of Samuel L. Palmer.
Relatives and friends are invited TO at
tend the funeral services. at her late resi-
dence, in Elkton. Nd. on Thursday after,
noon. at o'clock. Interment at Bethel
BEVIS.In this city. on March 3, 1919,
Anna NJ. ROdman, wife Of Paul d. Beyis,
aged "a years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral services at her late resi-
dence No. 5lj Bayard avenue, on Thurs
day afternoon. March g. at 1.30 o'clock. In
terment at Silyerbrook cemetery. -
SHERIDAN-In this city, on March ,, l5l'i
Sarah sheridan.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral from her late residence,
No 1901 Lancaster avenue, on SATURDAY
morning at . o'clock. Requiem mass ui
St Pauls Church lnterment at Cathedrai
BrRNs2In this city. on March 0, 1919
James J. Burns.
Relatives. friends. members Of Aerie No.
"A r. q. T. and employees Of the Pusey
a. Tones shinyard. are invited 10 attend
the funeral from the residence OF me
cousin. Joseph A. Fahey. No. lle =. tCurlh
street on Saturday morning. at oclock'
Solemn requiem mass at the OalheuIH"
Interment at Cathedral cemetery.
Evening journal., 1919-03-05
MANY WILL GO To
HEAR DIR. FARRAND
Important Red Cross Meet
ing in Philadelphia on
Friday
SESSIONS WILL BE
HELD SATURDAY, TOO

\ large delegation Of Wilmington
members Of the Red Cross Is expected
10 go TO Philadelphia on Friday 10 heal
Or. Livingston F1rrand, the new chair.
man Of the Rcd Cross Central Commit.
tee, who will add, ess the Pennsylvania
Delaware division, he having hOnOred
this division by selecting il for his first
conference.
DR.. farrand Is succeeding II. p. David
son, who has just resigned from the
War Council and therefore. stands as
the active head Of The American Red
Cross. Meeting DR.. Farrand In this
way VIII undoubtedly be Of benefit and
interest 10 Red Cross workers.
On Friday, at 10 o'clock, the Confer
ence VIII meet in the rose garden. OF
the Belleyue-Stratford hotel. Dr.. Far
rand has recently returned from France
where he served for a year and O half,
and he Will have an interesting story 10
tell OF conditions there and still more
interesting one outlining the future
peace program Of the Red Cross. VIII
l0ughby Walling, the Vice-chalrman OF
tho central committee, will also speak
on the future OF the Red Cross The
Friday session will continue all day.
ON Saturday, at 10 o'clock. the sec
ond session viii be held i'm the Glover
Club room OF the Bcllcyue-Slraiford
hotel. II is thought that many of the
chapter people will like to hear the pro-
gram OF the various activities dis
cussed in more detail and 10 have the
opportunity OF asking questions, so il
has been arranged for addresses by
Miss Fox, the associate director of
public health nursing. at national head
quarters; by Miss Francis, the diyis-
ional director Of nursing; by Mr.. Jones,
the divisional director Of civilian relief /;
and by Mr. Nusbaum, the divisional di-
rector of junior membership. 70 Is
thought that the Conference will not eX-
tend beyond 1 o'clock. on Saturday
Charles Scott, Jr., division manager,
in his letter TO the chapter, says:
81 feel that the division has been
highly honOred and that it is most cs-
sential for the future success Of the
Red Cross in this territory that Dr..
Farrands great message should come
directly from him to those who are inn
pOrtant factors in the chapter work, and
| trust that the chapters very generally
will take advantage Of the opportunity
which this Conference presents"
II is thought that the meeting will be
Of great interest 10 members OF the
chapter Those desiring any additional
concerning this meeting
should call up the secretary, Miss Emily
p. Bissell. Telephone 3sS-W.
Evening journal., 1919-03-05
"ROUGHNECK SIM
At DU PONT NEXT
Only Popular Songs to be
Sung by Community
Chorus Next Week
BARNHART UP TOE
IN ALT LAST NIGHT

The tempo OF the Community sing
last night at the High School aud.to
ium was allegro, and the enthusiasm
was fo:iisslmo. TO begin with there
was one Of The biggest crowds out
That has been seen at the winters in
door sings. and this more everybody
feel In the mood for singing. As the
evening went on, the crowd sang bet
ter and better and their enthusiasm
crescended at such rate that Director
Harry Barnhart's spirits went right up
TO L In alt, which means very nigh in
decd. lie congratulated the singers
In glowing phrases.
Prolonged applause greeted tho an
nOuncemcnt that on next Tuesday the
Community Sing VIII be held in the
lobby OF the Hotel dupont, th. ough the
courtesy Of Ernest 5. Taite, manager Of
the hOlel. one sing was held at the
hotel, some time ago, and every inch
or space was taken. II was one OF the
red letter nights for the sing. Places
VIII be reserved for registered mem
BEES of the chorus, but there Will be
room for all the folks besides who wish
to come. None OF the spring concert
music viii be practiced at the Hotel
sing. Mr.. Barnhart said IL would be
'roughneck sing" just popular tunes
and plenty OF them, just for "a good
time and the classics temporarily on
the shelf. Speaking OF the spring con-
cert, no time or place has yet been
set but there is going 10 be spring
concert, just as surely as there will be
April showers and May poets.
Mrs. Alfred Warner Jr., has been
chosen as the woman executive direct
or of the chorus. Mrs. Irving Warner,
and John B. Bird. chairman Of the eX-
ecuiivo committee, were last night ap
pointed as committee 10 wait upon
Mrs. Warner, and ask her 10 accept the
newly created ollce.
The Wilmington Community Sing is
now about year old. The first sings
were held In tho High School under
the direction Of +. Leslie Carpenter,
director Of Trinity Church choir, with
John A. ThOms as pianist. Early in
April, Harry Barnhart became the lead
or with Fred Watson as accompanlst. |
During the summer, the outdoor sings !
were attended by thousands each Tues !
day. The outdoor season viii be here |
within a short Time.
Evening journal., 1919-03-05
MAN FOUND DEAD,
CAUSE NOT KNOWN

The dead body OF George Dickerson,
aged about so years Of No. i0i5 Reed
street was found IN his home late yes
terday. afternoon.
The cause Of death Is a mystery
Coroner Bullock said today he had
spent only ten minutes on the case
yesterday and that an inquest was 10
be held tonight when the facts Of the
case would be learned.
No report OF the case was made 10
the police. Whether Mr.. Dlckersou
died from natural causes or not is there
fore unknown TO the authorities today,
Mr.. Dlckerson, 1t was said. lived alor.
and had not been seen for several days.
Evening journal., 1919-03-05
WILLIiM CARTER
IS Laid TO REST
Many Friends Pay Last
Tribute to Popular Edge
Moor Postmaster
FLORAL TRIBUTES
MANY, BEAUTIFUL

Hundreds OF personal friends OF the
ate William Carter, until his death
postmaster at Edge Moor. called at his
home last night 20 pay him the tribute
Of last visit, and 90 express their sor-
row for his death. The house would
lOt hold all the friends who came 20
attend Che funeral services. The floral
tributes were many and beautiful.
The deceased himself would have
been most pleased with the affectionate
and kindly words in which his former
comrades recalled memories OF past
times together. There were many
newspapeEuen present, old associates
Of Air. Carter.
The Rev George T. Anderson, pastor
of Harrison Street Methodist Episcopal
Church, and a former sch0olmate OF
Mrs. Carter in Cecllton. Md, was IN
charge Of the services. lie was assist
ed by the Rev. Mr.. }. II. Rutler, pastor
of the Edge Moor NJ. +. Church. Hymns
were sung by a quartet.
Inierment was made in Bethel Gem
etery, near Chesapeake City, Md, this
morning.
Tho pallbcarers were Postmaster
james J. English. Wilmington; Z. w.
Snyder, of the Wilmington Morning
News; A. o. II. Grier, OF the Every
Evening; Clarence J. pyle, Of the Even
ing Journal; Robert orr. Of Silverside;
Harry H. snyder. Of Holly Oak
The music was in charge of George
Powick. Of Montrose, an old friend and
neighbor or the deceased postmaster.
Wilmington Typographical Union,
No 1913, has sent the following letter
Of coincidence TO Mrs. Cai ter:
"AIrs. William Carter, Edge Moor. Del.
Dear Mrs. Carter: At the regular
meeting Of the Wilmington 1ypograph
ical Union. No. 1913, the officers were
instructed TO write TO YOU letting you
know how the printers OF Wilmington
feel about the death Of your husband.
Dur members came in contact with him
IN the newspaper offices and We
thought Of him more as "a printer than
writer. >His jovial disposition eften
made our work easier and the printers
sondole with you in your hours ofbc-
,eavemel4s--
knowing how keenly YOU feel the
death OF your husband, we assure you
tho newspaper aud printing fraternity
as deeply mourn the loss of one so
closely attached 20 our craft.
Assuring you that you have oue
deepest sympathy at this time, we are
Yours very truly.
WILMINGTON TYPOGRAPHICAL
UNION, No. 1873
p. Saylor, President.
o. c. Davis, Secretary"
Evening journal., 1919-03-05
HOUSE SATISFIED
WITH MARCH 20
FOR ADJOURNMENT
1Conllnued from page one.

ltonilnueu from pdse out.l
500 TO $1,000 the amount that the town
may raise by taxation with an amend
ment giving the taxpayers a referendum
vote before any bohds are issued.
Senator lIandy's bill authorizing the
town OF Milford TO borrow $4,000 for
water, light and power purposes, with
IN amendment providing for referen-
dun vote, was also passed unanimously
by the Senate.
Senator Robertson's bill authorizing
City Council, Of Wilmington, 10 take
over the fire Departmental Wilmington,
and make It a paid fire department, was
made the special order Of business for
next Monday. at II o'clock.
Favorable report was made 20 the
House today on the following House
bills: Relating 10 the jurisdiction OF
offenses for the violation Of the ten.
hour law for female employees.
Requiring the Chesapeake and Della
ware Canal Company TO construct
bridge across the canal at ST. Georges
In the House chamber at i.30 o'clocl
this afternoon a joint hearing before
the members Of the two bodies wa
started on the proposed new school Law
which will probably take up most O
The afternoon.
Evening journal., 1919-03-05
line ALTO DRIVERS.

George Harboszinsh was fined SIC
and costs by Judge Churchman, in Nn-
nicipal Court this morning, for operat-
Ing an automobile without proper
lights. On a charge OF speeding, he
was dismissed.
Ihe defendant was arrested while
SSrNlns IN South Harrison street, late
9unaSS N.nS night, by ofIlcer Laskowskl.
Mliiam Mullin was fined s2J and
tesSs tes6ss ior speeding In French street yes-
pisus; pieras; he was arrested by OfIlcer
roSyl,' utter utter the defendant had mar
mac6ire escaped colliding with another
Evening journal., 1919-03-05
LIVERPOOL COTTON.

BY The linked Press.
LIVERPOOL, March 5.-Spots open
ed quiet and easy today. Sales amount
ed to 1000 bales. Receipts totalled TO-
coo bales, including $500 American.
Good middlings were 1851, middlings
1868.
At 12i5 p. m, American middllngs
fair were 1853; Good, 1854 middlings,
i5.6S; low ti.63; good ordinary, 1911;
ordinary, 1858.
Evening journal., 1919-03-05
FIRE DESTROYS
RURAL GARAGE

Fire Of unknown origin destroyed the
garage or r. A. Vance, on Penny Hill
LATE yesterday afternoon and for a whilC
IL was feared that the Vance home. near.
by, would be destroyed. The building
was saved by the efforts Of the Brandy
wine and Independence fire companies
which used 300 gallons Of chemicals in
combating the flames.
The loss was estimsted at $1,000. A
knock down type OF house was de-
stroyed with the garage.
Evening journal., 1919-03-05
HERCULEs COMPANY DIyIDENn.

40 meetlng OF tHe Doard OF dlrcct-
Ors Of the Hercules Company held yes
terday a quarterly dividend of , per
cent and an extra dividend OF per
cent was declared on the common stock,
payable March p, to common stock
holders Of record March 10, from which
date books for the transfer Of common
stock will be closed until after the pay
ment Of dividend.
Evening journal., 1919-03-05
DANCE For SOLDIERS

Al soldiers and sailors are invited
TO the lecture OF Horace J. Bridges. on
Saturday night at the New Century
Club. Tho subject will be james RUS
sell Lowell-A Centenary Tribute. "
Following the lecture there will be 4
dance for the men in service stationed
IN and about this city. The dance is
scheduled for $50 o'clock aud will con-
tinue until 1870 o'clock Those not at
tending he lecture will be welcomed
al the dance.
Evening journal., 1919-03-05
WILSON OFF FOR
FRANCE AGAIN IN
PEACE INTEREST
lConLInued from arst page.l

the people at large If not by certain
politicians" President Wilson said.
THE responsibility for the blocklns
Of certain much needed legislation in
the public and the responsibility doesn't
need TO be shared"
President Wilson added that he was
very well pleased with the progress
|. made by the peace conference in Paris
! since he had left and declared that he
probably would return TO this country
much sooner than he had anticipated
as a result.
ne was "supremely confident" that
t.s nv peopie OF the United states would
eeeA up nus endeavors, he said.
Evening journal., 1919-03-05
MARKET PRICES IRREGULAR.

BY The Uniicd Press.
NEW YORK, March 5.-Leading issues
were generally irregular at the stock
market opening today. All railroad is
sues were lower as a result Of shelving
of the railway Dill by Confress. L. 5.
Steel opened at 92.7-S, Off IL; Marine
Preferred i0l 5-S: Reading. 81 3-i, off
5-S; Southern Railway, % Ia. Off ~
American Hide and Leather Preferred,
90 rs, up III; Mexican Petroleum,
III ia, up 5-s, and Kelly Springfield,
i20 i-2. up J-S.
Evening journal., 1919-03-05
HER FEET UNDER AUTO WHEELS.

Mrs. Anne Bowen, of Eighth and Ben
nett streets was slightly injured about
the feet while crossing Eighth and
Market streets this morning, when an
automobile, owned and operated by
Frank Jones, ran her doyn. Mrs. Bowen
said she did not desire Jones arrested.
Evening journal., 1919-03-05
AmerIean Graphophone Co.

Nonnon UIfIHeHu 10. oo'
A quarterly dividend (No. so OF one aud
three quarters (i& pct) per cent. has been
declared upon the Common Capital Stock
Of the American Graphophoue Company.
payable April 1st, 1919 TO the stockholders
of record at the close of business March
18th, 1919. Transfer books will not be
closed.
&. ". wODDROp. Treasurer.
Evening journal., 1919-03-05
oNERhEArED sronr ,,n,,-,

~ se'll alarm OF fire aboui roespondcd o
p s,iis morning az tho homo GOV o'clock
Da' pall' at SECOND ana Walnr,v vi AlDert
Inc Dlaze was In tho lit.s suects.
caused about 500 damage 'rsn tn and
caused by an oyerheated stove "re was
Evening journal., 1919-03-05
Brain Tests
BY SAM LoYl

These little sketches from the zoo
suggest two articles that may be
found in every drygoods shop. Can
you tell what they are?
Answer TO No. 49,.
The college girls age was is
years.
Copyright. 1919, by Sam Lloyd.
Evening journal., 1919-03-05
CHICAGO GRAIN.

By the United Press.
CHICAGO, March 5.-opening grain /:
Corn, March i3is May i2ssa291s July
i2i'aa& oats, May co.'s; July J95s.
Evening journal., 1919-03-05
ToNY OWES MIFE sos.

Antonio Michtowskl was ordered held
In custody by Judge Churchman, in Mu-
nlclpal Court this morning, until the
arrears " sos on a non-support order
against him IL paid.
Ira Kitchens was sentenced 10 six
months Imprisonment for failing TO
comply with a non support order, Dur
ing his term Of Imprisonment, fifty
cents a day will be deducted from his
earnings for the support OF his family
Evening journal., 1919-03-05
~ c. W. woDDRoP. Treasurer.
American GraphOphone Company.
Prefcrrrd dividend No. So.

A quarterly dividend (No. sS) Of one and
three.auartcrs( 1& pctl per cent. has been
declared upon tho Preferred Capital Stock
Of tho American Graphophone Company.
nnyable April ist 1919, TO stockholders OF
record at the close OF business March 10th,
1919. Transfer books viii not be closed.
G. w. woDDROP, Treasurer.
Evening journal., 1919-03-05
LOCAL SECURITIES

Laird and Company. dupont building,
furnish the following quotation Of local
securities:
Evening journal., 1919-03-05

Columbia Graphophone Manufacturing
Company.
Common Dividend No. 4.

The Columbia GraphOphone Manufactur-
ing Company announces a change In its
dividend policy as regards its Common
Stock and that instead Of the quarterly
dividend formerly paid amounting 10 s1.T5
per share the regular quarterly dividend
will be $3.50 IN cash and one-twentieth
1-20) of a share Of the Common Stock Of
the Company on each share OF its out
standing Common Stock.
a quarterly dividend mo. ~ OF $3.50 in
cash aud one-twentieth 0-2O) Of share In
Common stock has been declared payable
on April 1st, 1919, on each share OF the
phone Manufacturing Company TO stock
holders OF record mt the close of business
March 10Th, 1919. Transfer books WIN not
be closed.
Evening journal., 1919-03-05

~! !Advertise household goods In the
want ADS for an early sale.
Evening journal., 1919-03-05
DIVIDENDS,
Columbia Graphophone Manufacturing
Company.
Preferred Dividend No. 4.

A quarterly dividend (No. - Of one and
three-quarters Qa4 pct) per cent. has been
declared upon the Preferred Capital Stock
OF the Columbia Graphophone Manufactur-
ing Company. payable April LIST. 1919, 70
stockholders Of record at the close Of busi-
ness March 18th, 1910. Transfer books viii
not be closed.
New-York tribune., 1919-06-06
The Flaw in Prosperity

Signs Of prosperity are almost every
where apparent. A survey of the bust
ness field shows only one branch Of in
dustry in which the trend is sharply d.
vergent from the general course of
trade. But the exception, unfortunately,
is the most important one of all, namely,
the steel industry.
American steel plants are running at
half capacity. The output of pig iron in
May was only 68,002 tons day. against
111,175 tons year before. The capacity
of pig iron furnaces in operation on
June l was only 68,1 100 tons a day, COM
pared with 1850 tons May 1-conclu-
sive evidence of the drift of affairs in
the basic trade.
And this condition prevails chiefly be-
cause the railroads are being starved in
maintenance and betterment. They are
not buying as much as any railroad ex-
ccutive would have considered the barest
minimum before the government seized
the carriers.
Transportation is the largest custom
er Of our greatest industry 1t is we'll
to recall that cas- goes the steel industry
so goes the nations business"