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The Dolores star., 1920-11-19
Friday, November re, 1920

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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-08-19

The dance at the pavilion at the fair
grounds will be held next week on
thursday evening, August 10Th, instead
OF friday evening, as usual.
The census returns for Waldo County
were received Tuesday from Cong. John
A. Peters. but shows a decrease as fol :
lows: 1900, "a, 1856; 1910, 20, 1888; 1920, 21,-
1913
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph W. Baisdell en-
tertained at their beautiful High street
residence Monday afternoon the follow
ing family party: A. Lincoln BlaisdeIl
and wife of Winterport, DR.. Silas C.
Blaisdell and wife of Brooklyn, Philo C.
Blalsdell and wife of New York, summer
ing at Northport, Silas C. Blaisdell, End,
and bride of Winterport, Mrs. G. W.
Grayson and young son Lincoln of New
York, Mrs. N. T, Barker of Woodland.
and Miss Cora Blaisdell of Christobel,
Panama. all children of A. Lincoln Blais-
DELL Mrs. Blaisdell served light refresh
ments of ices, etc.
CITYPOINT. Mrs. Theodore Shorev of
Gardiner and Mrs. Helen Gushee of Lud-
low, Mass, have been recent guests at
the Gardner l.. Hatch home and of Mrs.
K. H. Mosher.. Frank Roberts, who has
moved from North Belfast to this place,
is driving public automobile and is well
patronlzed as his car is fine one, and he
IS known to be a courteous and careful
driver. Miss Clara Furnish of Somer-
vile, Mass, and Miss Marian Bailey of
New York have returned to their homes
after spending vacation at Northport. >. .
Mr. Dyer and family of Franklin, Me-,
are occupying the Bailey home for the
season. Mr.. Dyer is employed at Walter
Darres' lumber mill
Please save the date of Friday, August
9th, for the annua! picnic of the Belfast
High School Alumni Association. The
plan of last year will be followed, The
picnic will be held in the Park at $50 on
friday. All members of the association
ana their guests are cordially invited;
also prospective members. T e secretary
Will be glad to receive the names and
yearly dues of so cents from new men,
bers. Each person is to provide box
lunch OF sandwiches and sweets sufficient
Tor himself and guests. The Service
Committee under the direction of Nor
man A. Read will collect the lunches and
serve them from general table. Hot
coffee will be served free to all. After
supper there will be seven minute talks
by former members of the Belfast High
school and real community singing under
the direction of we'll known and popular
leader.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-08-19
Mr.. Vaughan, Farmer, Tells How He
Lost All His Prize Seed Corn

Some time ago sent away for some
pedigreed seed corn. Put it in quincy
sack and hung it on rope suspended
from roof. Rats got it all-how beats
me, but they did because I got S dead
whoppers in the morning after trying
RAT-SNAP." Three sizes. 35c, 65c, ST. Is.
Sold and guaranteed by City Drug Store,
A. A. Howes & Co. and Hall Hardware
Co.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-08-19
Thp News of Belfast
.pw ADVERTISEMENT rs

Maine Power Co. advertises an
Cement to build up our own State,
a''s'I t,blee Singers in Memorial Hall
Aas n LINES advertises the recreation
i'i The New Edison.
ts' ',lorial Theatre advertises moving
The ~o'V md Gladys Klark Co. shows for
tt' VIZ Surm, chiropractor, publishes
lg5SFGsssionaI adv.
~ 7,mm Shoe Store advertises the
III. .rbere service shoes and Red Top
' ni, plaster
c'.' NV Of household goods for sale at
Raw 81, View street.
o.. ,+x of wallet lost.
~ Windsor Hotel wants table cir
tsmDermald.
Davis advertises suits at his
,i DI store on Main street.
~, W.. W. Luce, 142 High street, Of
.,me furniture for sale.
r4. Davis Sample Shop advertises
,n sale Of summer merchandise at
lsr store.
..,anop wanted as nurse or house,
ssPer
.-. York, Rockland, wants shay kit
Fl' p,osmore Store offers a relief of
l-' ts correct fitting of shoes and APP
P r- ? KuhI, Bayside, advertises dog
os. ,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-08-19

r,s paiepscot Pulp and Paper Com
~. nave recently bought of James F..
g.-5e the southerly half of Spruce
F.ad uea1 lslesboro.
1.-THE Confession" is acknowledged to
l.rs1f The most perfect entertainments
|fss @int ever presented on the Ameri-
,,s,sge II will be the attraction at the
.oJan 5eatre, Friday, Aug. 20. Played
Il, 4. :. iys hIark Co.
r- Kisses Mabel and Anna SWEET,
pending the month of August
l., Sa.s.yIlIa cottage at Swan Lake have
,.s- entertaining a house party the past
gs.s moulding their cousin, Miss Mary
Sre- oil Richmond, Miss Blanche White
|.fN.,port. and Miss Louise Weber of
Bs's
SRA --kDau3 Geddes, the British AM
s4s now at Dark Harbor, plans to
han. day en- route to st Louis, Mo. !,
vsar August Goth, he will deliver an
,- ef1re the American Bar AsSocia-
hon aill then proceed to Toronto,
|cs- open the National Exhibition
l&,h, going from there to OF
ags Iebver an address before the
CAM ar Association. While there
ew -e1terrained by his Excellency,
HI 6r General. Sir Auckland
ban rn to Washington Sept. 5th.
-- WIS recorded in the Waldo
|N Registry Monday transferring
III 13Tbor summer residence of
NJ a- 'pton Phitter of Boston to
Gs arker of Brookline. This
H colonial residence is near the
le inn and it is reported that it
has bought by Frederick S. Moseley
dbo. tl he made into casino and
aa III be called, The Inlet, after it
has modelled to contain a large
A.D-. pool and card rooms. The
go', a3e- he direction of the ladies
dt5 umer colony. Mr.. Moseley con-
rc- 500 of the purchase price of
Iii aJ the remainder will be met by
Na Inscription. Later the casino
nav 57ueN to the Inn.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-06-10

Mems blue worsted box back model S23
Young Mems suits. blue unfinished
worsted :. 33.OO
Young Mems Suits, brown pencil stripe,
cashmere double breasted model, belt
all around $4,000
Mems Union Suits, 10 dozen, while they
lsst, good quality strong pajama cloth
Mems Shirts, madras and other mater
ials, reduced from So a big bargain,
& pair Cuff Buttons worth soc. with
each shirt sale, for S:79
200 Dozen Mems Hose, average 35c val
lie, pair - go Z3c
2 for 45c
Mems heavy weight black thread silk
hose, first quality - ---- csc
Silk plated, frsts - >. :. S9c
A large selection of boys suits and nov
elites.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-06-10

Tafetas, Black, Sc in, per yard $3.50
Taffetas, fowered, cordovan color 50
per yard - =, sl.5o
Tafetas, lowered, Navy Blue, 36 IN,
per Yard ----- - - 9l.oO
Plain Taffeta, Blue and White Plaid, 80
in, per yard -, --,--1Nsl.oo
Charmeuse, Navy Blue only, 40 IN,
wide, per yard - -. %.15
Crepe de Chine, 40 in, per yard Sl'7S 5
Navy Georgette, 40 in, per yard $l.50
Bisque Georgette, 40 in, per yd. = Sl.5O
Grey Peau de Cygne, Sc in, per yd $l.65
Mems Clothing and Furnishings
Mems Suits of fine quality all-wool Gov
ernment standard blue flannel, well
raade, with venetian lining, sizes 80 to
"A 9oo.Vo
Mems all-wool, pencil striped suits,
conservative model - --- 34'50
Mems worsted suits, grey silk
- OO'NN
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-06-10

Cs, 1-2 doz. - - - --S3.S5
Syrup, Karo. Red Label No. can 6Oc
Syrup, Velva, Red or green label
doz .-L ---95c
Cheese, full cream retails Id - ACC
Hoop, about % lbs - - SIC
Coffee, Green, good bean, clear of
rock lb 19c; by the bag - --1Sc
Coffee. Vesper, steel cut lb - SOC
Lord Calvert lb - - --55c
Bacon, D. S. Plates, lb retail Is 1-2c
Lard. Pure or compound lb ---24c
B, the tub of 60 lbs 4
Lard Compound, II lb bkt - -S4.4O
Crisco Shortening, Q lb net - $2.75
Salmon, tall cans, 8 for soc, dz $3.50
Tomatoes No. 8, for soc, dz $1.95
Balboa Albecore Tuna. 2 for --25c
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-06-10
TOTS CLOTHING

TOTS CLOTHING
Just in! Some of the cutest play suits
ever, and dresses for the little tots,
prices are less than one-half what they
have been
Boys "slip-Ova' 'overalls, good heavy
material in three patterns, sizes to 8
"SIip-Ova" Rompers - CSC
"Slip-Ova" means quality in material
and Boys Summer Hats, worth $1.OO,
Cotton Materials in various Qualities
at Half Price
Dozens of lovely new ginghams in those
scarce shades at low prices.
125 yards lowered Wolfe, 40 in pr yd 45c
G5 yards only, P I'm Beach cloth, 36 in
Fruit of the loom bleach, SO in - 42c
Andcoscoggin, SO in - 35c
White Gabardine, rs yds. 75c. value "a
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-06-10

Tripe No. 8 supreme, 30c, dz 1925
Roast beef No. 1. 40c, doE - $3.S5
Z. G. G. White Naptha Soap, 3 for Csc
Octagon, s for - - - - -25c
Ivory. for - - - Zoe
Special prices by the box:
60c Outlets snuff - - - - soc
soc Outlets snuff - - --25c
Tobacco
Moonshine, bX 10 lbs - - $3.50
Pippin, bX. 10 lbs - - - $500 -.
Fruit Cake, bX 10 lbs - - - $74O
Big Chip, 10 lbs - - S7.7O
MI goods guaranteed sound.
Dried Apples, lb - - PIC
Eyaporated Peaches, lb - 80 25c
(Retail prices)
Sugar. will be sold at the govern
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-06-10
Toxic Bubble Burst

Or Buv New Furnishings for Men and
Yo Due
snu1aton declined so Per
Cent elowve rchasda a
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-06-10

H., yard - - = :. 4oc
Miscellaneous Items
Shoes
Hens Regulation u S. Army Shoes
not the marching type - ,--S6.25
Women's white canvas shoes, solid
leather sole and first quality in every
respect Special at - Sl.49
Ladies' Silk Waists, worth So, special
:. :. -. -. Sl.75
Ladies' Silk Hose, white, black, brown,
grey and all the popular .colors, some
with lovely drop stitch patterns which
were $500, now per pair - - - S1.9O
Silk Hosiery for women as low as SOC.
a pair.
TOWELS, 5 dozen, worth 75c each, 45c
.Noc:e of the above goods has been in
jured in any way and is strictly first
class except as noted. Values simply
show our ability to get you the things
you want at lower price.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-06-10

FLOUR, Belle of Tennessee:
u "a, As, 96 lb sacks or wood bar
rel - - ---- 91o''o
Palmetto Brand bbl - - $500
Flour Aunt Jane 1w lb SIX, bl S13.75
Meal, Carolina, 2 bu. sx - - S4.4O
l bu sX - - - - --Sl.LV
Rice, Fancy Head. lb - lSc
Sack - ---- - --9I+'Eo
GIFTS, ID - - oc
Beans. California Pink, ID = --9c
In Original bags lb - - l-2c
Beans Lima, lb - -------- IL l-Zc
In original bags lb - lie
Syrup Star, No. 10 can - --Sl.OO
Syrup Raven No. 10 can - --S1.25
Syrup. Domino No. can - - 65c
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-06-10

p.ent regulated rate of profit. We
will sell any customer any quantity
any amount at any time. 1t is i'm
possible to quote price as each lot we
get in is at a different price, but
we will have it when YOU col for it.
Peanut Meal, 20 per cent protein per
100 lb SIX - --$3.45
Monarch brand Hog feed per 100 Ill.,
SIX - To'f'
Red Shirt Feed.
Red Shirt feed, cwt - ---- S3.4J
50 per cent grain H G NJ feed, per 100
I'D bag - - 9f'VV
Out of hay but are expecting car
daily.
Tobacco Twine, ply, best grade,
Id - - --I0c
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1920-06-10

Paris Green, lb - --- - soc
We guarantee that everything we
sell is of first quality unless other
wise stated Anything purchased Of
us which does not give entire salts
faction may be returned for exchange
or credit.
inch wedding hoes - --9Oc
inch wedding hoes - - --S5c
Good heavy tools with strong hand
les.
Nails, cut, wire or finishing, all
sizes, retail - - - - - sc
Shingles. Titehold Select per NJ
- lV'oO'
Premium Clear Shingles, Made by
Titehold per NJ - - - $3.50
Wonderful line of floor coverings at
very low prices.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-05-25
Four Alleged Liquor
Smugglers Held By
Police OF Winnipeg
(Herald Special Service. J

Winnipeg. Man, May 25.-Four
men alleged to be implicated in
smuggling of liquor from Canada to
the United States were arrested They
are. Frank Myers, William H. Butler
and Roy L. Lpge of Sioux Falls, S.
OAK. and Jake Segaeson Of Nathan
Seagle North Winnipeg baker
Others are believed to be connected
with the affair and further arrests are
expected.
When Myers. Butler and Laee were
apprehended they were about to drive
away from the rear of house on
Cathedral avenue with two automo-
hiles loaded with liquor. Police say
the liquor was valued at $4,000. The
two men driving the autos started to
run when they saw the police but
were captured after a chase. 1t is
said. Myers, Butler and L.aEe owned
two autos. police say, and have no
other occupation than bootlegging. If
convicted they may be heavily fined
and imprisoned and both autos may
be connscated also.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-05-25
LANCER FINDS
MANY FARMERS
I,
!. FAVORINC Him
Declares That Townley i.
Losing His Hold On
Farm Owners.


+, Fargo, n. D.. May 25.-Attorney
General LANCER issued this, following
statement today:
~ find in the different counties
where ! have been that the people.
terested in Citing the true facts of
their state government. Some of the
men who were rabid Townley men
three years ago and one year ago,
and some of whom hauled me about
in their autos at that time, have
followed the insurgent state officials
and are now working as hard. against
Townley as they used to lwN-k for
him. The crowds at my speeches
have amazed me. Farmers have come
fifty and sixty miles and every time
of them have come up to me and not
only assured me OF their support but
tell me how they are going after
their own precincts and no wthey
are going to get rid of the bunch of
Socialists who are now at the state
capital on June 80.
Inquiry reveals that this mental
attitude is general especially among
farmers who own their, own farms
In talking with laboring men. find
that fTownley has made some prog
representation. AS soon as the true
facts are presented to them. there
5wifist3 be NO unes1fon~as. to where they
will stand in this campaign.
'EverythiI1g is going nicely. The
common people are wanting the real
facts. The lies published in such pa
pers as the Courier-News and the
North Dakota Leader they no longer
believe. People are investigating and
with this attitude, there is no possible
doubt as to the elction June 80. Our
whole ticket is going to be nomin-
at -
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-05-25
MINNESOTA MEN
TO GET HEARING
ON RIVER TRAFFIC

st. Paul, Mimi, May :5.-Minnes
sofa interests will be heard by the
international joint commission in Du-
luth carly, next month on the further
Improvement of the st. Lawrence
river between Montreal and Lake
Ontario, according to John Stone
Pardee. Duluth. former secretary of
sion and now assistant executive di-
the Minnesota public safety commits
rector of the international commits
sion who conferred with public Off
cials nSt. Paul and Minneapolis in
advance of the hearing. s
Hugh j. Hughes; marketing direc-
tor Of the Minnesota department of
agriculture, is preparing an exhaus-
tive brief to be presented on behalf
of the state.
C. P. Craig of Duluth is executive
director of the international commits
sion and is expected soon to i. an
nounce definite dates for the Duluth
hearings. The Minnesota commission
to represent the state is made, up of
A. H. Comstock, Duluth; J. f. Rec
ord, Minneapolis. and M. J. Dowling
Of Olivia. 80
The early hearing will be devoted
particularly to consideration of the
question OF the extent to which the
propl Improvement will develop
the resources comm cree and industry
OF each county and what traffic. is
likely to betcarried upon#the proposed
route 5tsGE ID. &'-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-05-25
STATEMENT IS MADE
DURING Elk XAMINATIONs |.
in REPLY TO PLUMB
Would Increase Volume Of
Traffic, But Not This
Year, Says Willard.
Asserts that Private Control
Means More Efficiency il
Operation of Roads.

Washington. May 25.-Railroads OF
the country expect to show increased
efficiency and reduced expenses. un-
der private operation. Daniel Willard,
president of the Baltimore and Ohio.
said today at hearings before the in
application of the carriers for freight
ate increases Of more than $1,000
100000. to meet the guaranteed an
nual return of six per cent. The
statement made during cross exam
ination was in reply to a question by
Glenn r. Plumb, representing rail-
way employees. For period. Mr.
service would effect savings in .ex-
penses.
Answering Clifford Thorne, Of Chi
cago. representing shippers Associa-
tions, Mr.. Willard said the tendency
would be eventually to increase the
volume of traffic on the roads. but
not this year. Government efforts
during the war. he explained. result
capacity while the average freight
car load was lsss in 1913 thanh
This did not rhect less efficiency on
the part of the roads, Mr.. Willard
said, but the cessation of certain In
f1uences.
Under private control there WIN be
savings because of efficiency. but ex
penses will mot Immediately drop as
vast abs freight service probably will
have to be resumed and passenger
mileage greatly increased. the witness
said. stYs
Mr. Willard said he believed thF
investment in the Baltimore and Ohio
was fairly reflected in book accounts.
his own personal knowledge explain
ing that the road. could not be repro
duced at the book value.
Mr.. Willard stated that the Balti-
more and Ohio was not returned in
as good. condition sbs when 1T was
taken over. He estimated the differ
and way at five or six million dollars.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-05-25
Decrease In Grains
Would be Serious for
u. S. Declares HOOuer

the United States Wild extrayagance-
and misuse of extended credits for
speculation and profiteering and non
essential production contributing fac
tors in the present inflated prices, he
wrote. ..s
War deterioration in our-transpor-
tation facilities has created periodic
structures in the FREQ flow Of food from
the farm to- the consumer" the isttef
stated. This has compelled the con-
sumer to buy during local shortage
and the farmer to soil his, product
during 2 local glut. The continued IN
flation of credits since the armistice
has extended speculation and prons
teertng by expanding the borrowing
facilities TO any food distributor who
wanted to indulge in such pracfices
and has widened the margin betNeeA
tho farmer and his market, likoN36e
increasing the prices OF suppIies, That
the farmer must buy. y Il; &;
ss Wxong Dlstxlhatfoa.
The burden ef taxation u wrongly
Distributed, Nf.s Hoover declared,
pointing out that the excess arvalfa
tax sis nm app 6intms to fopA aAhnn
fSrturer1 ana distributofr o. c61lecf
them tO the smarstn betWssh the
ers ana the MAJ rEet. q q ~ ~
sg3sge s. Tkes Whoya markatint avstsga -
many. OF our c1mn 6ata90 II 1nAtfe1ts
sexpenaixe, II ~ 80 ~
;cfeasea the mn Tin nndu1y, - - 1lS6a
,contin1 1ed. Our nhaAS1 1hRf11S4
tries h1lye &OpNd sat 0f n "a u
iour 3ltsnl lture ~ oaif ss ~ r
IN tholtnGhAs 1Sotl MI a SES r. lK
'teNgAs ~ ytA6e6S k6 6Stch IN M ~
e4nnQt c011e2e M ss;s sss ~
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-05-25
VII CONFIDENT THAT \ MI ROADS OF THE
COUNTRY WILL SHOW I'M EFFICIENCY
AND REDUCE EXP NSE;SS UNDER PRIVATE CONIROI
OLD CONTROVERSY
N, BETWEEN DANIELS
AND FISKE REVIVED

Washington, May 25.-The old con-
troversy between Secretary Daniels
and Rear Adfpiraf Bradley. A. Fiske
was revived today before the senate
committee investigating the navy's
conduct of the war. Chairman Hale
gave notice that Admiral Fiske would
be called to reply to charges made by
Mr.. Daniels under cross examination
by the chairman that the admiral had
sought to ''PrVssianize" the navy.
Secretary Daniels said the summon
ing of Admiral Fsiske would be satis-
factory to him. but that he would in
sist upon appearing before the COM
mittee again after the admiral had
testified.
Replying to the chairman, Mr.. Dan
iels said he had never paid much at
tention to Admiral F'iske's plan to re-
organize the navy department in 1915.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-05-25
THRIFT GAINS I.
QUICKLY J | [ / ( / |. | | |
! TIL | | |. DISTRICT | J ! ] ! / R. I
Downward Revision Of Pric-
|. es and Better Labor Com,
I'd; ditions> Reported. - :
L :. go.
(By The Associated Press. J

Chicago. May 25.--A general re-
vision downward of prices of all COM
modities except food, growing tend
ency toward thrift, and Improvement
in the labor situation are three en-
couraging. factors in the report Of the
Seventh Federal reserve district, is
sued today.
A decided readjustment of the eco
nomic and ocialtinfluences governing
our national life is anticipated by the
business world, the report says, with
the situation complicatedSby the. lack
Of any precedent by. which business
man might be guided. = &, ~, 49,
Probably the most disturbing sele-
ment in the entire. situation,"l the
statement adds, "is the almost denlor-
allied condition Of our railroads,
transportation being on the verge Of
breakdown by reason Of a short
age of freight cars and q serious con
gestion in all leading railroad centers
caused by the strike of switchmen
and other rail workers. The credit
supply still is restricted and the de-
mand outstrips any previous total in
the History of the world. Lastly. but
by no means the least Important,
there is the additional complication
OF growing signs of q general revision
OF prices Of all commodities, with the
4. str
The continued high price of food
is the most important exception, the
review states, adding: +.
Other living COSTS however. offer
great encouragement, papttcularly the
price of clothing and shoes. Explain
alton. of this situation is not hard to
find. Prices Of clothing and dry
goods generally had reached such
heights as to be ALMOST prohibitive
and the public. quite naturally cur
tailed purchases very materially. III
"a most encouraging development
Of the last month has been a growing
tendency on the part OF the general
public toward thrift. Ever since the
armistice was signed. people have
been indulging in a wild spending
orgy, buying only the highest priced
goods and Satisfying extravagances
almost to an extreme. This spending
hysteria, now seems to be waning, Al
though though the I! jchanseE is notssyet pro
Business, failures 3ins they Seventh
district during April were only 80, a.
comparAd tosast Y 4; Year. ago hut the
compared ssss 1Ia ir Aprii. Il isia s
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-05-25
FREIGHT JAM
ERELlEVED, ) | !. |
SAY Y REPORTS /
Commerce Commission Be.
lieves Situation Has
Reached its Peak.

washington, May Reports to-
the interstate commerce cqtnmission
today from its agents throughout the
country, showed I, continued but slow
Improvement. in the railway freight
congestion situation. Members Of
the commission expressed belief that
the peak of the congestion had passed
and in support of this cited the report
Of the American railway associations
car service Gonimission which showed
q reduction in the number of cars
tied up from $4,000 on April "a to
less than 10000. In the meantime
there was no letup in efforts of the
government and railway officials to
combat the jam and hasten restora-
tion ,of normal traffic conditions.