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Evening star., 1919-02-16

George Seibei, which William Moore
Patch will produce.
Cosmo Hamilton. author and play
wright, arrived in New York from
London last week and will attend the
opening performances of his new play
Scandal which comes to the Shu-
bert-Garrick tomorrow evening
Ruth Chatterton is to appear in a
new play by George Scarborough.
called THE Merrie Month of May"
which Henry Miller Will produce and
take on tour Mr.. Scarborough is the
author of The Heart of Wetona'
Lieut.. Bernard Granville, well
known to patrons of Keith's, is back
from active service with the Amer
lean Flying Corps. He has been
wounded. but has recovered and will
probably soon return TO the stage.
Klaw & Erlanger have closed a con-
tract with Richard Barry for the
production of his play, Into the
AGO." which will be seen early in
the autumn. Mr. Barrys play is a
comedy of American life.
Owing to the success of the Stu
berts latest musical comedy, aThe
Melting of Molly" at the Broad
hurst, Maria Thompson Daviess, the
author, Is dramatizing another of her
novels for the firm.
"rhe Dislocated HONEYMOON" a
new force by c. w. Bell which was
recently produced by Klaw & Err
LANCER. has closed down temporarily
to give the author an opportunity
to make certain changes before pre-
senting it in New York
John Galsworthy, the English
author and dramatist. has arrived in
this country to attend the centenary
of James Russell Lowell He NAV
make somge addresses here before
he returns home. He has had a COM
edy produced in London called "Foun-
dations."
The death is reported of Charlotte
Thompson. who dramatized "Ths
Awakening of Helena Ritchie," for
Margaret Anglin, and who was co..
author of the play. "Rebecca of Sun
nybrook Farm" She had completed
a dramatization of Hemp Field"
which has been accepted but not yet
produced.
oliver Morosco has accepted a play
called THE Master Thief" by Ed
ward E. Rose. who made Peter B.
Kynes "Cappy Ricks'' stories into a
comedy. The new play is based on
Richard Washburn Child's "Paymas-
ter" stories. Mr.. Morosco intends to
Evening star., 1919-02-16

Pose Coghlan. Grace Carlisle, NAL
colin Duncan and Richard Gordon are
in the cast of THE Aftermath" by
George Seibei, which William Moore
Patch will produce
Evening star., 1919-02-16

Cosmo Hamilton. author and play
wright, arrived in New York from
London last week and will attend the
opening performances of his new play
Scandal" which comes to the Shu-
bert-Garrick tomorrow evening.
Evening star., 1919-02-16

Penny Wise" comedy of I.anca-
shire life. was produced last week in
the leading role. The production was
made by the Shuberts
Evening star., 1919-02-16

Walker whiteside is to appear in
dramatization of Robert Louis
Stevenson's novel The Master OF
Ballsntrae." made by Carl Mason.
Evening star., 1919-02-16

A play by Maurice Maeteriinck
The Burgomaster OF Belgium" Is 10
be staged and directed by Capt. Man
Montesole. Royal Air Force, who has
just arrived from England
Evening star., 1919-02-16

True to her threat that she would
give Selwyn & Co. until certain
date 10 meet her demands. wiilette
kershaw left the cast of THE Crowd
night and damage suit for $4,000
may follow. Louise Dyer has taken
the vacated role in The Crowded
Hour
Evening star., 1919-02-16

Oliver Morosco has accepted a play
called THE Master Thief by Ed
ward z. Rose. who made Peter b.
Kyne's 'Cappy Ricks' stories into a
comedy The new play is based on
Richard Washburn Childs "Paymas-
ter" stories. Mr.. Morosco intends to
Evening star., 1919-02-16

Edward locke's comedy. '"The eli
~maX." with Eleanor Painter and dis
tinguished cast, viii be presented in Il
final performance at the Shubert Gar
rick Theater this evening. The extra
performance is made possible because
next weeks Offering. Scandal" does
not begin its Washington engagement
until Monday evening.
Evening star., 1919-02-16

Ruth Chatterton is to appear in a
new play by George Scarborough.
called THE Merrie Month of May"
which Henry Miller will produce and
take on tour. Mr.. Scarborough is the
author of The Heart of Wetona"
Evening star., 1919-02-16

Fred Falls Binder. star OF Girls
From the Foliies." was COW boy in
Oklahoma two years ago. Then the
ambition seized him to go upon the,
stage with such burning desire that
he forsook the saddle for the foot
lights. Vacation time he hikes back
to the ranch in the west for his
recreation.
Evening star., 1919-02-16

'"The Dislocated Honeymoon" a
new force by c. w. Bell which was
recently produced by Klaw & Err
LANCER, has closed down temporarily
to give the author an opportunity
to make certain changes before pre-
Senting it in New York
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-27

controlling factor in the whole pre-
parcdness program, yet tho bill cuts
officers.
This would make necessary tho re-
turn to the line Of $40 out OF 400 officers
allowed u the ordnance department,
the general said.
AS tho bill now stands" General
Williams said. lit destroys the ord
nance department. 1t leaves but fifty
ono trained officers who can legally be
assigned to the study of such IMPORT
ant problems AS the design and pro
ductton In quantity OF pistols. shoulder
rifles. machine guns, automatic rifles,
light field guns, railroad artillery
trench artillery. artillery ammunition
OF all kinds. light tanks heavy tanks.
iraetors. aircraft armament. ordnance
repair shops OF all kinds and the
thousand other items that are furm-
ished by the ordnance department. In
addition to the design and production
of these items, the arscnaIs and dcpots
must be manned and the large guam
titles OF ordnance material on hand
cared for. Under it's provisions. the
success or many experienced officers
Will he lost for II period of two years.
ana these Two years arc OF an exceed
mE 'mportancc because of the large
number of ordnance problems left UNI
solved by the war"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-27
HEROIC ACT OF LIEUTENANT
MARCUS COMMEMORATIVE
United states Destroyer Is Named I'm
Honor of american
Officer.
tBy Associated Prcss.l

SAN FRANCISCO. August 26.--The
heroism OF the late Lieutenant Arnold
Marcus, OF the United states Navy, in
naNiSattns to safety the explosion
torn submariuc Al at Manila in July
~ - while he himself WAS suffering
from iatat burns. was ConImemoruted
mere recently in the launching OF tho
tnitod States destroyer Marcus TIL,
GUS OF san Francisco. widow of the
young officer.
Burned and otherwise badly injured
10y an explosion OF gasoline vapor. i'm
the mold OF the NJ, Lieutenant Mar
Gus refused aid for himself until he
had insured the safety Of tho crew and
hchchcd the submarine. In "A letter TO
MrS. Marcus. who is the only daughter
OF Paui towlcs, OF Chicago. Secretary
ct the Navy. Daniels recently wrote:
The conduct OF your husband was
that pf . most gallant officer who,
though fatally injured, without regard
10 self. devoted every ;t,,ion and
thought TO the care Of his vessel and
men.
Licutcuant Marcus was - graduate
OF the Annapolis Naval Academy with
INC caSs Of 1919. lie had served in
McNican waters and was attached 10
The Nsiatc Fleet when he met his
,G'aih. He was the son OF Lady
nounS. wife of Li"utemant-colonci
Sir Ponham Young. an official OF the
government OF India. Lady Nouuu
attended the launching OF the destroy
cr Marcus
the Marcus is thirty five knot. so
"no horse power. ilush-deck destroyer
- the most powerful build II is $50
iect long and thirty feet beam.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-27
Stock Dealer Fears
Control BY u. S.
Cites Case Of Federal
Ownership of Utilities
as Examples.
icy Assueia.sl Press. /

WASHINGTON, August 2s.-"Unless
We can be assured OF more efficient and
economical governmental control than
WAS the case with the railroads. tcle-
graph and telephone companies. neither
the producer nor consumer can hope
ct; c. Brown. president OF the National
Live sock Exchange, which is COM
posed OF stockyara brokers. told the
Senate Agriculture Committee today.
The witness appeared in opposition to
the kcnyon and Hendricks bills. pro-
iug industry. and transfer OF rcfriscr-
a'nr cars and stockyards.
Mr.. irown took exception 10 teSti-
mony given before the committee by
Federal Trade Commissioner Colvcr,
and remarked that lin our great in
speak OF the TRADE commission than
the trade commission
The witness. he said in referring
TO Nj. Ccivcr, stated tho So-called
independent packers existed merely at
;hc sufferancc Of the large packers. II
this be true. how docs he account for
thS fact tlat a; many OF our great
and aSEressively set the pace III buy
ing livestock. Mould the so-cal.ed
'trus; voluntarily permit The Cont!n-
uatlon O. such expensive 'SuncranCc. :"
The witness stated that the brokers
we're ~ the yards II tho sUGcranGe OF
OF he shippers. | resent this allesa
ton. and it only hows the unfamiliar
lily Of the witness with actual condi-
tiOi s.
Refrigerator car development MIR
Brown rlaSScd as "A bright Sp9; IN tn.
history OF tho packing iudus'ry tn,i
III gee caution III leSislatinS upon their
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-27
SENATE Committeeman
WIPE OUT COMMISSIONS
Effort to Amend Shuntung Section
Raises Whirlwind of Debate
ut Meeting.
Is CONSULTED
Senator Hitchcock Holds Conference
at White House to Discuss Policies
to BE Followed to Insure Passage
of Treaty.

WASHINGTON. August 2G.-pro.
vision for American representation on
score or international commissions
to carry out details of the peace set
Element would be stricken out OF the
m ,mam treaty ',m under , sweeping amend,
Foreign Relations Committee.
Later in tho Senate itself, the COM
mittec'$ previous decision 10 amend
wind OF debate with Senator McCun-
b"r, North Dakota. bitterly attacking
the committees course and Senator
Rorah, OF Iduho, defending IT, Bothl
are Republican members Of the com
mittcc.
.o, A tho end Of the da', Senator fitch
leader, talked over the possibilities
Of the situation with President Wilson
at tho White House aud predicted
afterwards that all amendments would
b" defeated eventually ana tina, the
treaty would be ratified during sep
temhcr. In us decision regarding
American participation in tn" recon
struc'ion commissions, the committee
divided on party lines. the nine Eopub-
licahS present standing as a unit for
the amendment and the seven Demo
cratic. votes al being recorded IN tho
neEatiNe Senator Mccumbcr. who
voted with the Democrats against the
ShaniunE amendment. was absent
would Change Language.
Although the committees action
would change tho language OF the
treaty in more than nifty places. scat
tered through many sections. an cx-
ccrtion Was made of the 'ropurationa
commission which is TO HAY" charge
or the collection of t;crmany's indcrn-
MY bill senator Fail Republican,
New McNirp. who presented the amend
ment said ho had not proposed taking
IN" American representative FROM this
comm ission hec"uSc he felt american
interests might be directly involved
In ia" commissions which arc af
footed by the amendment Mr. rall
said N'uericau interest would he $"
indirect as not 10 compensate FOR the
dangers Of becoming hopcicssly in
rcctify the boundary between Belgium
commi sSions are the bodies SET w to
vowed III European affairs Among the
ana Germany. to establish the FREQ
city. OF banZ!g 10 supervise humorous
rlebiscjtcs and 10 take care of various
other details under tho treaty
reference Il Omitted.
inc amendment also OnttS reference
to the commissions tina, arc Ia lie an
pointed br the league Of nations com
lnlttcc members saying that was a
subject 10 hc dealt with after action
had been taken regarding the league
covenant itself.
In his speech IN the Senate Senator
McCumber declared tho committc. ma
jori'y really intended tho Shan;ung
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-27
Widow Preferred to Meet
Death at Home

For many years suffered from
stomach trouble All the doctors I
tried helped nc but little. All said
J would have 10 go 10 hospital and
be operated on for gall stones or
would not live much longer | told
them ! preferred 10 meet death at
home. One day ! picked up an ad
vertisement OF Mayr's Wonderful
Remedy and since taking course
OF 1t more than a year ago, have
not had single pain In my stomach
nave good appetite and can cat any
thing /, is d simple, harmless
preparation that removes the catar-
rhal mucus from the intestinal tract
and allays the inflammation which
causes practically all stomach. liver
and intestinal ailments, including an.
pendicitis One dose will convince
or money refunded. Grant Drug Co.
ana druggists everywhere Ady.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-27
NEW RECRUITING PROGRAM
infantry aud Signal Corps Eniistmcnts
Desired for European
ScrI Ice.

Acting under instructions from
Washington. Major Charles II. Carson.
III charge Of local army recruiting.
announced yesterday that recruiting
OF white applicants for service in Eu-
rope has been resumed for infantry
and signal corps only
i:nIiStmcnts can be mnde for one or
Tor three years. Those onliSting for
ohc-S'af periods. however. must have
had prior service. TaCse accepted Will
be sent 10 Camp Meade, the overseas
replacement depot. Telephone opera
tors ana rcpairncn. expert radio Opcr-
atorS and telephone liucSmen are eS-
pccialy desired for the signal corps.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-27
ATTORNEYS WILL ATTEND
Incnt!-'Tno Give Notice They VIII
fnrti"jratr In Convention TO he
Held In boston.

Twcniy-two Richmond members OF
the American Bar Association have no.
titled Eugene 6. Massic, OF the rcccp-
ton committee, Of their intention TO
= ttcnd IN" convention Of the associa-
iion TO be held IN Boston September
:: 10 .. inclusive Their names are A.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-27
FATAL FIGHT IN SALOON
Policeman Killed cnd Three Men
cunded Following Argument
over Prohibition Enforcement
LHy As,osIs.ctT-..

-SlCAGo, Angus, Ga policeman
9 1-d Two seriously injured In a 70.
,YN . E6Hi - saloon lave las. night
- Argument over activity % the co.
= iifhf ~ pihci=!S against alleged vioi4..
g: tn. UaT-tl!n. prohibition Jaw is
800 - have !-e-i plated IN. night
b--r+s=-c q ne July law H. said 10
-Al"1d = districts outside the DUST
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-27

amendments drive II poisoned blade"
INTO the treaty. with the purpose of
serted that the change. which would
give TO China instead OF to Japan. the
0ld German rights in ShantunS PROV
because IL could accomplish no result
out TO drive Japan out Of the lcasuo
ana leave her free to pursue Il course
or spolintiOn against Chinese territory.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-27

W. Patterson. George Bryan. NJ. M. Mo.
SURE. stewart Is. Powell, Landoe
u: Cooke. James II. Curbitt. Thomas I'D
WILCOX. Robert q. Tunstail.>A w. Wal.
Lac. j. Kent Rawlcy. John b. Gayle.
Thomas Ii. Cay, Stuart Bowe, James, r,
Cation. James Lewis Anderson, Jamcs
G: Heath. II. Z. Black ford r. II. Prem.
Us ~ Is. Westcott and Thomas w
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-27
ARMY REORGANIZATION
SCHEME IS CONDEMNED
Chief of Ordnance Department AS
Scrts 1t Practically Nullittes Pre-.
purcdncsS Program.
SO PROVISION FOR ARMS
Declares Military Power OF Nation
Depends Upon Munitions as Well
as Upon Men, While Witness i'll
Inquiry.
,Ev l-ni>crsal Service.

WASHINGTON. Angus; 2G.--rhc
army reorganization plan. approved by
Secretary Baker AMI chief of Staff
March. was severely condemned by
Major-Gencral Williams, chief of the
ordnance, department, III testimony
Affairs Committee.
General Williams in his iniictmcnt
Of the bin declared it would i mp.
ally nui!ify the whole preparedness
program. His chief objection 10 the
bill - that while ample provision is
there is practiclily no provision made
Tor arminS the :nCn or training them
in the use OF arms. Tho ordnance de
Gers by the bill, Genera! Williams con-
tended
In his statement to the committee.
The military power OF the nation
depends upon its man power ana its
industrial powcr--mcn and munitions.
The military program. whatever its
scale. must he considered not alone
III terms OF men. bat also III terms Of
munitions. War rs We Of this sen
longer duel 0i profess ional armies.
but u Strusg lie between nations, which
cnSrosscS the attention. affects The
mode Of living. demands sacrifices and
assigns u role % practically VERY IN
dtN!dual Of the population OF the entire
General Williams suggested to The
eonmittcc ,1at IN tn. plan proposed
by Secretary RaSer and General Marcel
there was - great deal OF talk about
che tasks which tho country must as
sumo ~ inc event 81 war, but almost
no mcnticn Of. thn need for prepared
added
\pparentiy it was assumed that tho
only requisite OF successful military
preparation Was the training Of our
youth i'm the Use Of arms in combat.
without talking iuto account the fac;
that h"tcrc arms can DC used they
haNe 10 bc manufactured. Inasmurh
as II 5 not tho rate ut which We can
train man rpwH: but tho rate n which
"" C3n manufacture munitions that 5,
the fundamental husis on which We
mus build "ur entire structure of ma
iion.l preparedness no scheme OF train
ne Tor possible participation ~ war
VIII d" othar imam iull the nation into
a tai>' sense of security If IL docs
not r"cegnlHe. arrr""iat" and PROV id.
iot training tho technical personnel
ncy"Ssari e. mohlli2c ANA direct tn.
industrial army upo7 which modern
warfare M" kos the ncld army wholly
DEPENDENT
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-27
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
Edward VI. Edwards.

fEEDtltICkSRl August CO.
ia Ard NJ Edwards. :, prominent uust-
ness mas OF lrNinston cleo ri his
HON" there az tho ago Of ffty-GN.
years ic is survived by his widow
ono daughter and enc son. II, WAS
native cf Kin: George County. and
hid business interests IN Lancaster
county for the last th.-,! years
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-27

-Ul!aA AlEust -b.-Nen's has Jus.
-sa%nSo here =: The death 81 her homo
Il =. Louis, Mo. MONDAY rornjnc ~
H'Ts.. George Black. Her remain. WIN
- brought on to Louisa and nc
,l"s-1! and :a;ermen: will be In fam
:. : af;srrnn-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-27

CATE CITY, august 2G-Nrs sarah
.HSaie aged c!Shty-niDc wears. died At
ltr nome IN EyC Cow ycStcrlay MORN
az. She was Tho GjGow OF Rufus =
-H=atc, former sheriff Of SCOT.
'1uat: Her funeral and burial TOOK
Phase IL rye Cove today
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-27
FALLING PLANE KILLS TWO
second Lieutenant and Chauffeur Mcct
Death in eOu-Eoot
Tumble.
Il IS: ....sd r--w,

..- = - Gated i'--sS'
- LElI--E. H. Angus; cs-
e9r1 L,eg,en4nt F!o:d Meiseuheirner
'+i-.it ana Chauffeur Harold Ice
r. Mary s. Ohio. "ere EU!ez az
h@d near ns-s. late .otay when
,'-a-e ~. from al altitude ~
~" 'r"' aaa cz-ght NE after crash
- - the --cLn!.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-27
Peter Ennctt Carter.

CATE CITY. August 2s-Petcr lm-
,..,; Sar;eT.. farmer. " punsan's
inc IN : hospital a Richc,cud ~ re
Ne had undergone ~ operation for :.-i
Ulcer % ;he stomach. lie WAS fort,-
he years old, and - survived by his
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-27
The Pesky Flea
Taught Them

Human bcinus set their knoyl
edge in peculiar ways. The pcsky nca
taught them tho necessity OF having
Scrscants kip-F'lca Soap that would
destroy ncas. lice, coolies. nits, CHG
GERS and other vcrnin. with 1t you
can make your dog fit companion
for your children. and keep your
children free from "unwelcome viz
itors" which they may pick up un-
awares.
Read the following letter from
Froehlins & Robertson, we'll known
analytical CHEMISTS:
I'VE have witnessed tho application
OF Serseants Skip Flea Soap on a nea
infested dog. VIC found every nea
dead. the bottom of the tyb brown with
dead ilcas and many floating on top,
all dead. II is perfectly harmless TO
the most delicate skin"
Battle your dog al least twice a week
in summer with Sergcant's Skip-Fl
soap 1t will positively rid him Of all
vcrmin.
And protect your children from un-
clean playmates by washing their
heads once week with Sergeant's
Skip-Flea Soap. Use It as your own
"''', 'i,ai'iPoo eodP. It's "onoer-
fully refreshing AND IL destroys all
body vcrnin. It liz vastly superior to
blue ointment. powdered calomel. lark
spur or anything else known for such
use.
Cot scrgeants Skip-Flea Soap at
Drug, Department. and Sporting Goods
stores and Pet Shops. It's csc the
cake. If your dealer cannot supply
you. write Polk Miller Drug Company.
Inc. Richmond. Va. enclosing CSC and
n cake VIII he sent you postpaid.--Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-27
Can or Councll Meeting.

Because quorum failed to uppe,r
thr 'ncctinS of the City Buildin,ra
'ominiiiec Of the Common Council wSs
called OFF last night. -Four membcra
OF the committee were all that put i'm
an appearance. ."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-27
ASK GOVERNMENT TAKE
ALL REFRIGERATOR CARS
Federal Trade Commission Makes
Special Report 10 President ON
Meat Transportation.
PACKERS OWN 90 PER CENT
Asserts Present Countrywide System
OF Distribution Has Grown Up
From Control in Conjunction With
Various Pools.

WASHINGTON, August 26.-Declar-
ing that the step is necessary TO con-
tool the business Of the five largcs;
packing companies. tho Federal Trade
Commission in special report TO
President Wilson recommends that
operation OF refrigerator cars and ears
used for transportation OF meat ami
mails bc declared government mo-
ncpoiy. II recommends further that
tho property concerned. including icinT
stations ana othyr facilities rs wcli as
the cars. he acquired 10y the govern
mcnt. and railroads thereafter be
licensed 10 own ana operate them.
The biz packers. the report says. nov
own 40 pr cent Of All the REFRIGERATOR
oqIipmcnt in tho country suitable for
the transport OF fresh meat.
Tho present country wide system Of
has grown IN from their control OF
refrigerator car lines in conjunction
with various pools, the report says
IN part
five hackers has ena hlcd them TO secure
from the railroads advantages over
connecting SINNERS. foriperly IN The
shape of direct rebates, these advan.,
tagcs are uov usually i'm expedited
service 10 The big packer cars. IN IA
Nnrahlc MIXING rules which include A
Their diversified rr"dnGiS ana oNGn
ing industry Icy allowances paid 10
supne cl the big packers py carriers
fur part OF 'H2 i'anSpprihtcn SCR
Nir.. bS taVurtrt" trranc cmentS and
lease Of sto,hss-is hv the railroads 10
some OF the hic hackers. and by the
sale 40 th~ railroads II bunpinS posts
manufactured 10y =, subsidiary % ore
Indcrc"dcn, Oars Inverted
the small epcnden, pache-s
qusutiy beng put ot his scrNjce for
nd : = Hs.H
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-08-27
DEPUTIES FIGHT TREATY
Optimistic Forecasts &c Speedy Ha,i-
frnt:on Vanish Following First
Dn!'s Debate.

FAIRS. August 2s.-Thc result Of
the first days debate on the ratifiya-
tion OF tic peace treaty by the French
cham bcr of Deputies caused optimistic
forecasts Of prompt rdtiiicatiun 10 van
iSb "
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1919-07-07

Naturally, tho result waA an under
mining ~ railway credit ana roh
binx ~ the companies NJ their nnly
Hoarcr - funds for loereaalng their
services
Ihe lncreas" To tho coun,rsA sorn.
laiioh between taDs ard 1915 was Il
nun tess than - per cent. A enrre.
snonhlng increase Ia commercial and
lndusirial capacity viii require pro
porsIDnate increase ~ ION mileage ,,ar
capita 10 da this we must altraft
private capital ~ Tho miiroaa neld.
This We have not bcen doing. since
1870 the fnte ~ return on fallrond in
'rsinlents has tanRrd from a1t reg
cent 80 aSi per crpt III 1917 II WAS
only si2 pel cent AZ Tho same time
the returns On Investments In manu-
farturrs averaged az high as iT.ia per
event. n 1900 nor considering lhe ga
usual returns yielded hy war inslns
tflea during the last Two Years
tnleAA the government future poll.