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New-York tribune., 1920-02-12
SURROGATES' NOTICES

SUEEEEN. JOHN TN PURSU ANCH
halan. d Surrogate of the County Of New
York, NOTICE is hereby given TO all per.
sons having claims against John i. Suer-
ken, late of the County Of New YORK de-
ceased. to present the same with vouchers
thereof to the subscribers. at their place Of
transacting business, at the office OF their
attorneys. Gugsenheifner. jAteriuyer &
Marshall, No. 120 Broadway. Borough OF
Manhattan, City Of New YoTa, ON or be.
fore the list DAY of June next
Dated, New York, the 10th day OF Do.
Gem Der. 1919.
ELISE KAETHE SuERKEN.
HERMAN =. SCERKEN
hNecutora
GUGG GENH Elmer. UNTEHMYER 4
MARSHALL. Attorneys for Executors
New York City.
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THE MERCHANTS NATI0NAI.
BANK Of the CITY Of NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a
Meetins OF tho shareholders OF The Nor.
york held on January 10. 1880, it Wa
Hasa son ann saas It, the aid Bank go into lauda
All holders Of notes and nihrr ,r.,,.
OF said Banking Association are hereby
nouhed to present such notes and othr.
claims against the Association for nay.
me1t at IT'S Banking House. Number 4.
wa Wall street, Now Yo~S City. until Febru.
dating agent. the president and Dircctors
q the Manhattan Company. at Number -
Wall Street. New York City.
BY order OF the Hoard OF Directors
q. e. PAINTER, Cashier
Dated New York. January ls. 1890
New-York tribune., 1920-02-12

WALKER, ELISHA RoBBINs.-IN PUR.
suance of an oder of Hon. John p.
Gohalan. Surrogate of the County of Ssv
sons having claims against Elisha Robbinn
Walher. late OF the County of New York
deceased. TO present the same, with voucA.
ers thereof. to the subscriber, at his place
Of transacting business. No 81 Broad WAY.
In the City OF New York, on or before tho
3Stn day OF April next
Dated. New York, the gard day of Octe.
b.r, 1919.
JOSEPH WALKER, Jr.. FL
ROUNDS. HATCH. DILi.iESHaM O.
DEBENO1SE. Attorneys for Ad,nnIss
traitor. 62 Cedar Street New York C,fy.
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Business! N ew 8


yesterday 81 cent WIN country banks the
demand for bankers acceptan but
New-York tribune., 1920-02-12
FINANCIAL MEETINGS
THE MERCHANTS NATIONAL
BANK Of the CITY of NEW YORK

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that at a
meeting OF the shareholders of The Mer.
chants National Bank of the City OF New
sork held on January 13. 1890 1t was
may De necessary or convenient to Or.
Ssnize this Bank'ng. Associauo,. as an In.
Sorporated banl of che State OF New
York by the name Of The Merchants BanS
OF the City Of New York: and also ths:
when this Bank shall have beeu organized
as an Incorporated bank Of the State Of
New York proceedings be taken to merge
II with the President and Directors or tHs
Manhattan Company "
BY order Of the Board OF Directors
.. Il. PAINTER, Cashier.
Dated New York. January Ia 1920.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-12

demand, officials explained was due TO
the extensive use of silver coins q :,
ornaments in India and the silver stand
in China.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-12

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
Annual Meeting of the Stockholders ot
NAYLOR & co, Inc, VIII be held at ~
Companys Office. No, 120 Broadway, Bor-
ough of Manhattan. City of New York. on
The 18th dayS of February, 1870. at 200
o'clock p. NJ. for the Election OF Direct RS
for the ensuing year. for the appointin ut
of two inspectors of Election. and TOR the
transaction of such other business AS may
be brought before the meeting.
ROBERT l.. ERTS. Secretary
Dated. February 5th, 1929
New-York tribune., 1920-02-12
MEETINGS

ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE AMERICAN
institute. Feb. 12. 1920 at 80 Wes, 39,h 81.
Poals open 10 A. NJ. to 3 r. NJ
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THE NATIONAL SUGAR REFINING
COMPANY OF NEM JERSEY

New York. FHbruNry llth. 1920
The Board of Directors of this C,o,nnanv
have this day declared IA dividend of ONE
AND THREE-QUARTEES PER CENT
QAfo) on the Capital Stock of the Com
pany. payable April 2. 1920, to stockholders
OF record at the close of business March s.
1870. II. +. MOLLENHAUER Treasurer.
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HENDRIcK & HENDRICK, Attorneys fos
Executor, 2 Rector ST., New York City.

IN PURSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF
Hon. John p. Cohalan, a Surrogate oe
the County of New York. NOTICE is her'-1
by given to all parsons having claims
as ainst Georgianna 3. Wright late Of the
County of New York. deceased. to pre-.
sent the same with vouchers thereof e
business. al the Office Of his attorneys
Carter. Ledyard s; Milburn. No. 81 Wall
Street. In the City of New York. on az
before the I'd day of February. 1920. next
.eG New York. the 2Ist Gay OF JuiH.
1919.
HORACE e. DEMING Executor.
CARTER, LEDYARD & MILEURN, At
torneys for Executor. 81 Wal, Stress.
Borough of Manhattan. New York CITY
New-York tribune., 1920-02-12

WELLBROCK. WILLIAM HENRY In pur.
suance OF an order OF honorable John p.
Cohalan. a Surrogate of the County o; New
York, notice hereby given 20 all persons
having claims against William Henry Well.
brock, late of the County OF New York de.
ceased. 10 present tho same With vouchers
thereof 10 the subscriber. AT his place Of
transacting business at the Office of Headrick
g. Hendricil, No. Rector Street. II the City
of New York. on Or before the 10Th day Of
May, 1920.
Dated. New York. the 9th day OF Novem.
Der. 1919.
ARTHUR c. WELLBROCK,
Executor.
&
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UNITED STATES CAST IRON PIPE
AND FOUNDRY COMPANY.

New YORK, January 18th, 1920.
The Beard OF Directors of this Company
has this day declared dividend of five
i'er cent $50 on its preferred stock, pay
s.ble one and one-quarter per cent U IL Tc)
quarterly; the first quarterly dividend to
be paid March 18th. 1920. to Stockholders
of record March 1st. 1890
b. f. HAUGHToN Secretary
New-York tribune., 1920-02-12

SOUTH PORTO RICO SUGAR CO.
February II, 1920.
The Board OF Directors have this day de-
clared quarterly dividends Of go the
Preferred Stock and SO on the Common
Stock, payable in cash on April /, 1920
to stockholders of record March 10, 1920.
FRANK M WELTY. Treasurer.
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Miscellaneous Oil Companies
Atlantic ISDes Oil Co. conn.,. so
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Railroads
Miscellaneous

So Am Agr Chem S5 SG14 s5 s5
1o5 do pf....... 921a 93 81 81
34+ American OIL. 52 So 5l4 SO.
SO Am Sugar ....124 124 124 1c4
20 do pfd. -. .1l71s 117h III III
1855 Am Tel e. Tel. 97ts 97ts 81 97A
140 Am Woolen pf1O1A 101 q 101 1917
so Amoskeag. 142 141 141
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FOR SALE-FARM
FOR RENT

FOR REET-Two furnished front
rooms for light housekeeping. ia
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A baby boy was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Laurence Smerud Monday morn
ing. Everyone wishes to extend their
heartiest congratula tions to the new
mother and father.
Elnora Rock left Saturday noon
for Duluth where she is going to
work during the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Nicely left Sat
urday afternoon for minneapolis to
see their SON who was shot in the
robbery last Saturday morning at
nine O'Clock! He died Saturday even
ing at ten o'clock and he is to- be
buried in the cemetery at Princeton,
Mimi.
Messrs. Raymond, John and Law
renee Nicely left Monday noon for
Princeton, to attend the funeral of
their brother Lisle. Everyone extends
thej- sincerest sympathy to the ones
who mourn for the loved one who is
now gone.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. NJ. Peterson were
Bemidji visitors last Saturday.
Mrs. Joseph Lindell and son were
Bemidji visitors last Saturday.
There is to be a dance given at the
Swedes school house. two and 4 half
miles east Of this vicinity next Sat-
urday evening" 1t is to be given for
the benefit Of the school coronet
band.
Some of the young folks Of this VIZ
cinity visited at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. George Secrest last Sunday.
A lovely day was spent and ride aft
err supper was enjoyed by'a
Herman Dehnel returned to Ber-
tina, last Monday where he is to
work in the garage.
Mrs. r. V. Thompson was a Be-
midi visitor last Monday, between
trains.
Adolph Gustafson has been i'll for
some time. Everyone hopes that he
will soon recover.
John Powers has been Ill for some
time, but is now recovering.
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Pete Utter was caller in Bemidji
Saturday.
MIR. Flake of Bemidji finished up
baling hay on the George Fulle.
farm, and went to Spur No. I, to bale
hay.
Miss Minnie Burr spent Sunday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs Gee.
Burr.
Mr. and Mrs. Axel Swedber:, and
daughters, Phyllis, Joyce and Lois,
spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Champy Petri and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Klasen and chill
dren were Sunday callers in Pupos-
KY
(Too late for last week.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Utter,
on November 2, baby boy.
Mrs. P. P. Malterud and daughter
Blanche, Of Buena Vista, spent
Thanksgiving with Mr.. and Mrs.
Champy Petri and family.
Dr. r. H. Smith made a profess
sional call at Peter Utter's home on
Friday Of last week.
A. A. Larson was a caller in Be-
midji Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Petri and chill
dren spent last week with Mr.. an;l
Mrs. Champ Petri. also at Mr.. aud
Mrs. Matthias Petri.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Cyril Dickensin Of
PupCSky, spent Thanksgiving day as
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. K. H.
Dickensin..
Dudley Laurence transacted bust
nesc in Bemidii Saturday.
Miss Alice Butler, who has been
the guest OF her brother, George and
family CT Redby, returned home Sum
day.
Mrs. P. P. Malterud and daughter,
Blanch, spent Thanksgiving day at
the home Of Mrs. Malterude's daugh-
ter. Mrs. G. Petri.
School opened in district 131, A'lon-
day the 29th. with Miss Loretta Pad
dock as teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. 8. n. Wentworth
entertained on Thanksgiving day Mr..
and Mrs. O. 3. Olsen and children,
John Peterson, p. L. Hines and me-
phew, VIM. Hines of Bemidji, Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. w. Butler and daughters,
Alice and Inez.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jence Nielsen and
daughter. Matte were among the
Sunday visitors at the o. w. Olsen
home.
(Tco late for last weekly
= Mrs. B. N. Wentworth and chill
dren, who have been visiting with
relatives at Bemidji and Hines, re-
trfrred home Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Petri and Miss
Maryelle Peterson callef at Gust
Blanch Fourier called on Lillian
Void Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs George Butler AMI
children of Redby. Mr.. and Mrs. o..
w. Olsen, John Peterson and B. N.
Wentworth were Sunday visitors at
the NJ. w. Butler home.
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THE PIONEER WANT ADS
BRING RESULTS
THE SAME IN
TURTLE RIVER
Turtle River Residents Speak Out for
the Welfare of the Public.

Turtle River Residents Speak Out for
the Welfare of the Public.
It is just the same in Turtle River
as here in Bemidji; our friends there
speak out in the same glad, earnest
way as so many grateful Bemidji
men and women have spoken in these
columns for years past.
Mrs. o. W. Erwin, Turtle River,
Mimi, says: "Some three years ago
my kidneys began to do their work
poorly. l was so bad off, I thought
I would die. My back was very weak
and couldn't bend over without be-
ing in agony. The kidney secre-
tions were scanty and contained sedi-
ment. My breath came in gasps and
often felt as though l was smoth-
ering. My whole body bloated and I
often lay awake half the night, gasp
ing for breath. was so discouraged
thought death would be relief.
Nothing helped me and my life was
one constant round Of suffering. I
finally began using Doan's Kidney
Pills and I am we'll and happy today.
1t was Doan's Kidney Pills that made
the cure"
OVER SIX YEARS LATER, Mrt.
Erwin said: "The cure Doan's~Kid-
ney Pills made has been permanent
one, and I recommend them whenever
| have favorable opportunity.
Coo, at all dealers. Foster-Milburn
Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y.
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FOUND-Small brown leather bag,
containing ladies valuables. Found
on road in East Bemidji. Owner
may claim by proving property and
paying for advertising at this Of
flee. 3d12-9
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AT 68, SAYS IT'S BEST
MEDICINE HEEvER saw
ly run down and weak and got so
nervous I could scarcely sleep.

ly run down and weak and got so
nervous l could scarcely sleep.
We'll, it seemed that l just tried
nearly everything but nothing helped
me. I could hardly believe the good
things heard about Tanlac, but be-
fore l finished my first bottle felt
much better. I eat just anything I
want now, never have the least trace
of indigestion, am not constipated
any more, sleep we'll every night and
feel full Of energy all the time. AL
though I am GO years old, must say
Tanlac is the best medicine ever
ran across
Tanlac is sold in Bemidji by City
Drug Store, knutson e. Lila at
Graceton, V. NJ. Owen G. Co. at
Hines, James Taylor, Tenstrike, and
by the leading druggists in every
town.-Adv.
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THE rEMfDJr DAILY PIONEER
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-A brown leather suit case be-
tween Spur and Blackjack, Novem-
her z. Finder please return to
Pioneer or Dalton Hotel for re-
ward.
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WANTED--A woman or girl as house
keeper, good wages. Address w. O..
S, care Of Pioneer. Gt12-lO
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CITY DIRECTORY
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O. G. Lee and e. r. Sletten were
business callers in Sheylin on Mon
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. P. Eckstrom OF
Denidji visited at the O. E. Peterson
home on Sunday.
Mrs. F. A. Noyes left Sunday for
Duluth for an extended visit at the
home of L. G. Fairchild at SIS last
Fourth street.
Ole Haugan. who has been visit
ing at the home of his uncle. l.. X.
Rauk of this place, left Saturday for
Lengthy for a hort visit with friends
before returning to his home at Nc
Intosh.
Mr. and Mrs T. E. Rider, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. o. Gordon, Marie Rider and
Roy Delaney motored to Bagley
Thursday, where they attended the
card party at the I. O. O. F. hall.
All Rain and John Desjardines
friends and relatives.
Mrs. Pete Anderson and Mrs. Hen
bricks were Bemidji callers on We'd
nesday.
Dorothy and Gordon Noyes were
Bagley VISITOR on sunday.
Mrs. Carl Baum and son. Chester,
Of Eagley, arrived here Sunday for a
brief visit with relatives.
Ludwig Ysen, who has been employ
cd at Big Falls. Mimi, in a cord wood
camp arrived here Sunday for short
visit.
Arthur Renne returned to his
home at this place on friday after
having spent two years at various
points in the west
Harold Searles spent the weekend
at the Dell Amadon home.
Mr.. KOors of Bemidji was a bust
ness caller in Shevlin Monday even
ing.
Chester Burfeld had the good luck
to bring down large deer on Sun
day, the last day of the hunting sea-
son.
VIM. Wiench of Bagley spent Sum
day here with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Renne and
children of Bagley visited at the p.
H. Renne home here on Sunday.
Oliver Barness was a business call
CIR here on Thursday.
Numerous plans are being made for
community Christmas program to
be given at the NJ. w. A. hall Christ
mas eve.
Nick Hanson took his daughter,
Birdie. to Bagley on Thursday,
where she had some dental work
done and her tOnsils removed by DR..
Campbell. She is improving rapid
ly
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BAD BREATH
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets Get
at the Cause and Remove 1t

DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the
substitute for calomel, act gently on the
bowels and positively do the work.
People afflicted with bad breath find
quick relief through taking them.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are a
vegetable compound mixed with olive
oil. They act gently but firmly on the
bowels and liver, stimulating them to
natural action, clearing the blood, and
purifying the entire system: They do
that which calomel does, without any OF
the bad after effects. Take one or two
every night fora week and note the
pleasing effect. 15c and soc a box.
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St. Paul Man Declares Tanlac
Rid Him Of Stomach Trouble
After Everything Else He
Tried Had Failed.

"Since Tanlac has helped me so
much I am not surprised that SO
many people are praising it," said
Richard Heinbaekel, SAT St. An
thony Ave-, st. Paul, MINI.
I'm my opinion, there is no equal
to Tanlac, fer it has relieved me Of
eight years suffering from stomach
trouble and has made me feel like a
new man. 1 couldn't digest anything
properly, and every time ate meal
l just suffered terribly for hours af-
terward. also suffered from con-
stipation and finally became very bad
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The Kitichi Farmers club met at
the school house for its usual meet
ing the first Saturday Of the month.
The matter CT getting sufficient logs
for saving by the kirkpatrick mill
was brought up. Mr.. Kirkpatrick has
a reputation for 6pe work and every
che wants their logs run thru his
mill.
Rev. George Kehoe of Bemidji
preached 4 very interesting sermon at
the school house Friday night. The
meeting was held under the direction
of Missionary Cummings.
One of the men at the Henderson
and Lowe camp was seriously injured
when very large log rolled against
his left leg bruising is badly. -
Miss Edna Wymore has been seri-
ously i'll the past week.
J. F. Mahoney has been taking ad-
vantage of the fine weather to do
some brushing on his land.
Missionary Cummings preached at
the camp Friday night.
c. G.. Smith has been prOphesying
a spell Of bad weather soon, basing
his claims on an unusual attack OF
rheumatism and colds he has been
suffering lately.
There are rumors that the long
locked for Bemidji road is to be put
thru in the spring. Let the good
work go on.
The Cup and Co" class held a
meeting Friday night after church.
Dot ioly &c
tives north of here, preached very
fine sermon at the school house Tues
day night.
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FOR RENT--Large modern front
room downstairs, furnished or I'M
furnished, also two other rooms, at
621 Bemidji ave. 2t12-6
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WANTED
WANTED-Practical nursing, SIS
Mississippi avenue 6t12-1O

W.ANTED-Position by engineer, fir
ing or repairing, have first. class
engineers license. address NJ. S.
Eaugo, Gen. Del, Bemidji.
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GRANDMOTHER KNEW
There Was Nothing So Good
for Congestion and Colds
as Mustard

But the old.fashioned mustard
plaster burned and blistered while it
acted. Get the relief and help that
mustard plasters gave, without the
plaster and without the blister.
Musterole does it. 1t is clean,
white ointment, made WITHHOLD of mus
tard. It is scientifically prepared. SO
that it works wonders, and yet does
not blister the tenderest skin.
Gently massage Musterole in with the
fnger-tips. See no" quickly it bringsr
I:et-how speedily the pain disappears:
Use Mustercle for sore throat bron.
cl,itis, tons;.i.is, Group, stiff neck,
asthma, neuralgia, headache, conges'
ton. r!c,:r::ay, rheumatisin. lumbago.
pains acS, achcs of the back CT joints,
sprains, sore n.us-:es, bruises, chill.
6,ai-3. frosted feet, colds Of the chest
=. c"'en nrevcllts preu:nonia).
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HELP WANTED-FEMALE

WANTED-Dining room girls at
Kelliher hotel 5t12-S
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-07
Playing A Losing Came

The state legislature did we'll to
ratify the woman suffrage
amendment the very first day or
its session and get it out of the
way From the wide difference
of opinion between the two suf-
frage wing, it would have been as
lbig a bugbear as liquor legislation
has hitherto been, had it not been
quickly and finally disposed of.
Now the legislature can go ab2us
its real work, and perhaps get
something done f9r tire state.
7 Democratic rs # IS to the core,
the Daily Regis--r regrets to see
the state Senate endcavor TO
force the ratification CT eppoint-
ments made BY Gov tan'ey <nd
Gov. Black. Kentucky has just
Irepudiated the past democratic
administration by over 10000 ma
jority and has shown that she
wants the republicans to run Ter
for spell. Wei, tacy should be
given every opportunity. At
tempts to4continue in office Stan
ley appointees will not rest well
with the people of the state. OF
course, the state committeeman,
handpicked as they were by Stan
ley, when governor, would seek to
have his other appointees contin-
ued in their jobs. The democra-
tic members of the State Senate
elected by the people, should RS,
above partisanship at this time, it
seems to us. There can be roth
ing but constant pickering and
constant disagreements between
democrats under a republican
administration, and the heads Of
that administration The people
can get no good from such a
combination. A divided admins
tration and responsibility never
has and never will work satisfac-
torily. We are heartily in favor
of turning the whole she-bang
over to the rep4tblieans lpsk,
stock ard barrel, and let them
have every chance. They have
made glittering pledges and
promises, that if carried out, will
help old Kentucky a lot. They
should not be hampered, and dem
5ocrats in the Senate who slo $50,
are playing a mighty small and
losing game for the good of their
party and the state, too. Give.
Morrow and his men every op-.
7porttmity and the responsible,
for success or failure is theirs and
theirs alone. ~
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-01-07
Now LET'S Watch the
TeIsEkone Service Hero

On or before January 10, 1920,
telephone subscribers in Rich
mond pay for telephone service
rendered III December, 1919.
Tuesday night, January 9th, the
City Council agreed to pay the
telephone company (by allowing
war rates to continue until Aug
ust, l, 1920 for services yet to
be rendered. The company stat
ed that, if allowed to continue
war rates until August 1, 1920,
the increased efficiency, Gf any
would be taken into consideration
as a factor in determining the
question as to whether it is emit
led to maintain the higher rate
indefinitely or for a term Of years.
Whether there is an increase in
the efficiency Of the service is left
to the company. Provided ma
terial can be purchased cheaper
between this date and August l.,
there will probably come better
service. In the meantime the
Company has seven more months
pay at the higher rate without
any legal obligation on its part to
render better service.
1t asked for and was granted
this velvet" because, because, it
asked for it. It was stated on
behalf of the Company that a..
that time it might or might not
be able to show the Council that
It IS entitled to what it was Civ,
Aen. What happens between now
and August l, 1920, in Telephone
circles will in no way settle a FIX
ed rate for future agreement. 4
much more equitable solution as
to a reasonable profit for II,
Company could be secured if the
Council would examine the pas
seven months performance Of the
Company rather than wait for the
forthcoming exhibit promised by
lit on August !
Most telephone subscribers are
willing to pay the higher rate if
given better service They want,
however, the service first. Inas-
much as the City Council has paid
IN advance for better service the
Individual men who are managing
the Cumberland telephone aud.
efelegraph Colnpany's affairs are
in hopor bound to render better
ssTxiea st :. us hope that these