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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-10

Mr.. and Mrs. James Redfern are
he guests of Miss Ellen c. Nc
Tarland Mr.. Redfern was formerly
hgaged in war work and for while
fas the Knights Columbus secretary
! Camp Humphreys. He is we'll
|nown in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-10

An automobile driven by John T.
Evans of this city was struck Mon
tiay evening by a dig army truck cn
The Camp Humphreys road and
damaged to the extent CT about $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-10

A total Of All permits today were
esued to colored girls and boys to
|ttend the public schools. Permits to
(olored children will be issued .tQmor-
low and this will end the work. The
chools will reopen for studies Mon
| az morning at o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-10

Miss Virginia Appich, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Appich, for
(nerly of this city, but now of Wash
Ington, who has been i'll for the past
-four months with appendicitis, is rap
Idly recovering.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-10

The primary department of the
Methodist Protestant Sunday School
WAS entertained by their teacher, Mr..
Charles Jett last evening on the
Ehurch lawn. Games were played dun
Ing the evening and those attending
Greatly enjoyed the affair. Refresh
hents were served.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-10

Owing to the many accidents trat
ave occurred recently on the Camp
humphreys road, the Fairfax coun-
h authorities have decided to be-
lin crusade against speeding CA
bat road. The speed law for that.
E,ction is twenty miles ar hour and
n miles an hour at crossings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-10

The regular monthly meeting Of
he Relief Tr1ck and Engine Cor
any will be held at 7.30 o'clock his
|vening. at the truck house on Prince
(treet. All members are urged to at
end as business of Importance will
lone before the meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-10

Miss Geraldine Fairfax Davis has
returned from visit at Virginia
Beach. and is now visiting her grand
father, Mr.. Haywood Davis, al his
.ome near Occoquan, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-10

| &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-09-10
WEATHER

Fair tonight and probably Sat-
urday. Mild temperature. Moderate
westerly winds.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-12-03
Miss Tagg Entertains

On Friday evening, November 26,
Miss Margaret Tagg entertained few
friends in honor of Miss Elsie Grow
of Wheeling, w. Va. The evening
was enjoyed with various games and
music. Prizes being awarded to Sarah
Pratt, Clarence Cline and Harold
Wolfe. At a late hour refreshments
were served to the following guests
Misses Helen Irwin, Hazel Varney,
Mary Settles, Sarah Pratt, Nellie
Davis, Elsie Grow, Julia Cline, Odessa
Weaver, Gladys Hobbs, Margaret and
Leetta Tagg. Messrs. Harold Wolfe,
Warren Wolfe, Clarence Cline, Fred
Miller, Clarence Phillips, Fred Ley
land, William Swartz, Myran Tyr
singer, Jess Mcdonnell, Geo. Tagg,
Jr., and Mr.. and Mrs. Tagg of the
home.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-12-03
LEGAL NOTICE

The application of the NEWARK
NATURAL GAS AND FUEL COM
PANY, a corporation, before The
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio,
filed November 10, 1920, and being
cause No. 2127 for leave to withdraw
it's natural gas service and facilities
from the municipality of Newark,
Licking County, Ohio, and from all
of it's natural gas consumers attached
to it's system both within and without
the municipal corporation of Newark,
Ohio, by order of the Commission has
been assigned for hearing Wednes-
day, December Is, 1920, at 10 o'clock
A. M, Central Standard Time, at the
hearing room of the Commission in
the State Office Building, Columbus,
Ohio.
This publication is made pursuant
to an order of the Public Utilities
Commission as provided by law.
P. w. LUPHER, General Manager,
The Newark Natural Gas and Fuel
Company.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-12-03
Auto Collision

Two cars, an Overland driven by
Frank Reid, and a Studebaker oper-
ated by Harold Payne, came together
at the corner of South Sixth and Will
son streets about four o'clock Sunday
afternoon. The Studebaker car was
turned over and a rear wheel on the
Overland was broken. The injuries
sustained by the numerous passen-
gers were slight, Mrs. Payne's baby
was slightly cut about the head, Miss
Mildred Istler's hip was injured and
Kenneth Rogers badly bruised ano
shaken up.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-12-03
Beautiful Window

The big Arcade show window of
Stewart Bros. & Awards store is a
center of attraction since it was
opened to public view, and is con-
stantly surrounded by admirers, both
children and grown-ups. Toys of
every description are displayed which
give but faint idea of the endless
variety within. Don't miss the win
dow when down town.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-12-03
Celebrates Birthday

Mr. and Mrs. John Bush celebrated
Mr.. Bush's birthday on Thanksgiving
day with a family dinner at their
home on Gay street. Covers were
laid for Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Good
rich, Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Good
rich, Mr.. Herman Goodrich, Miss
Helen Bush and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Bush.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-12-03
Hentze- Waters

Mrs. Marie Waters and Mr.. Henry
Hemzte were married at St. Francis
de Sales church Wednesday noon of
last week, by Rev. Father Ruane.
After a wedding breakfast served at
the Hotel Warden Mr.. and Mrs.
Hentze left for a wedding trip, and
upon their return will be at home on
North Fourth street.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-12-03
Engineer Injured

John Glassmeier, engineer of B.
& o. switch engine, fell from the
tender Sunday morning and received
a cut on the back of his head which
required several stitches to close, be-
sides severely bruising his back and
shoulders. He was taken home and
is now rapidly recovering.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-12-03
CITY ITEMS
Visiting in Newark

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Geidenberger
and son Joseph of Willard, Ohio, are
visiting Mrs. Geidenberger's mother,
Mrs. Kate Schlegel of North Fifth
street.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-12-03
Clark.ITnternaher

Clark Unternaher
Thanksgiving morning, at ten
o'clock, Miss Emma Unternaher and
Mr.. Henry M. Clark were married by
Rev. M. A. Lamp. Previous to leav-
ing on a western trip a welding din
ner was served at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. John Unternaher, IS Frank
lin avenue. After December 10 Mr..
and Mrs. Clark will be at home on
Highland Crest avenue.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-12-03
DANCE HALL NOTICE

By mutual agreement, no
member of Local 122, A. F. of
M, will play in any dance hall
in Newark, Ohio, jurisdiction
with less than four pieces,
after December 9Th, 1920.
Signed: Press Committee.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-12-03

Camel Cigarettes, tic package, at
If ERMAN'S DRUG STORE
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1920-12-03

We are again able to offer
our customers an exception
ally high grade 8 per cent tax
free investment. These securl-
ties were purchased by us after
a most careful investigation.
We also have now again a
choice line of six per cent
municipal bonds.
THE STANDARD SECURl-
TIES COMPANY
D. H. PIGG, Manager
Office 18H North Park Place
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1920-09-12

jar a cada quien en- ell lugar que lie
corresponds
"Aunque desde IN principle trope-
zamos con algunos o~bstaculos en- nues
ira emPresa, no vacilamos en- llevarla
a felig ternino, SECURES de que to-
dos los mexicanos nos prestarfan sri
ayuda para salir avantes de ella; Pc
TO desgraciadamente nc sucedi6 asf-
A POGO de haber lanzado nuesrra I'M
ciativa- enpezamos a notar slerta
frialdad que mas tarde SO troeo en-
palpahle indiferencia y hasta en- hos
tilidad por parte de s!gunas personals,
que 81 bien no nos d~esconcerto, 81
vimes tai cosa como presasio de IN
possible ~fracaso.
FL dfa primero de Agosto, aunque
"a tanto desmoralizados de Ia mutt
lidad de nuestros desvelos, pero de-
seosos de caldear por Ultima vsz los
animos de ~nuestros compatriotas, o n
vocamos a n junta para las 5 de Ia
tarde de csc dfa, en- el Pennsylvania
Hall. de esta ciudad. Llegada Ia bora
tiiada para. dar principle la session, no.
tamcs con verdadero sentimiento que
nuestros temores sc habfan realizado;
que hsbfamos predicado TN desierto,
V ell fracas6 Sc present6 en- toda su
aesnu6ez.
EN- vista de que no 1egamos a 20
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1920-09-12
AcImacion de la Junta Pa
trioticn de Indiana Harbor

Con motive de una excitativa que a.
pareci6 en- las columnas de La Prem
sa", dirigida por el senior Angel R
Acosta, a Ia Junta Patri6tica de India
ma Harbor. Indiana, para que diera
cueuta de los trabajos que Sc habfan
llevado & caho para Ia celebration de
las proximas fiestas patrias. Ell Pre-
sidente V el secretario de dicha Jun
"a, sehores Benigno r. Lopez y Fill
berto Chavez, respecrivamente, han
dirisido a este diario una carta en- Ia
quedan uenta de los actos Y trabajos
de Ia Junta y explican las causas
que Sc debe ell que no hayan prose-
guido aauelios.
"En obsequio a los deseos del sefor
Acosta- dice Ia carta de referencia-
hacemos q continuation algunas acla-
r~aciones tendencies a sacar DEL error
err que SO ercuentran 81 y los que 10
conisionaron para que nos dirlgiera IA
e~xcitativa de referencia. que en- ell
fondo es dolorosa. puesto que Sc ex-
ternan juicios injustificados que ten
den a hacsrnos aparecer responsables
de faltas que no hemos cometido. Y
obramos asi mas que NADIA para de-
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1920-09-12

dura Sc encuentra envejecida y apoli-
llada y por 10 mismo condenada a des-
aparecer. Los Dictadores que So dejau
engahar pierden ell gobierno y pierden
tamhien a sus pueblos.
En- realidad, auienes engaharon al
General Dfaz fueron las apariencias
hist6ricas. Ell pasado decia-ic6mo di-
&c 81 presente!Vue Ell Quartet es ell e.
nenigo l6gicc de Ia ley. 7 el General
Dtaz tami6 que su Ejercito, Ell mismo
que 81 habfs tornado (siempre
puede haber VI Bruto Que asesina a
IN Cesar hiciera 10 que hacia II cas-
Ia pre,oriana de antaho y 10 que sigue
hacienda la tropa en- Ia actIalidad
" no. Ell Ejercito Federal defendi5
al Gobierno hasta Ell ultimo momento.
Po- ESQ el Dictator, IN POGO antes
de safr rumoo a Europa, le dijo al
General Huerta las siguientes paia-
bras: "El unico punto luminoso que
veo en- estos moraentos es Ell Ejercito'.
&Pcr que no 10 No antes? Porque es-
taba de por medic el cNsral de Ia His
toria, ahumado Dor Glen amos de pro-
nuaciamientos v traiciones.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1920-09-12

los que formAbamos la Asamblea, Ia
session no Sc llev6 n efecto Y pusimos
fin q nuestros trahajos, disolviendo la
Mesa Directiva de comun acuerdo
con todos lbs presentes.
"Ahora bien, como hasta e@a fecha,
10. de Agosto,) no Sc habia procedi-
do a1n a colectar fondos, pues los
primeros gastos sc s~ufragaron con ell
producto de una subscription entire los
que formabamos Ia Mesa Directlva,
no tuvimos que devolver cantdad
alguna a. nadie, pues Ell dinero que Sc
habfa reunidc de ruestras propias
Quotas, Sc habia gastadc en- los mis-
mos trabajos de propaganda que ha-
bfa realizado.
"Esta es en- sintesis nuestra contes-
taci6n a Ia excitativa que Sc nos hlzo
Dor conducto de la Prensa," espe-
rando que ella sirva para destruir ell
falso concepto D Ia duda que Ia ma
levola excitativa haya llevado al ami
mo de nuestros compatriotas, al ha-
hlarse allf de distribution de fondos
que en- realidad NJ existieron,y dele
a cada uno en- Ell lugar Que lie cores
ponde."
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1920-09-12

gCn Ejsrcito debit ESQ era 10 que
parecta convenir = IA DIctadura, pero
% quo seguramente no convents a Ia
Naci6u. Puesto que en- otros paises
nav ejsrcitos que no Sc proauncian, era
pertinente p~roCurar en- Mexico u for
maci6n de IN Ejercitc leal a las insti'
t~uciones. 81 de los C~UaTteles habian
sursido i~nnu0@rableS goipeS de ESta-
DO 10 indicudo era mcrali2ar los reEi-
mientoS Y batalloneS para rmpedir
que Sc repitiesen los yerros irrepara-
bleS del pasado.
Esto Is muy facil decir.o; pero' bas-
IA u c~uaIquiera de los Crtticos del
General Diaz Sc figure por un momen-
10 encontrarss al frents de los desti-
nos de Mexico. para. que Sc sleEta a
brumado por e. peso del problema. To-
das las r~evolucioneS de Mexico Sc a
bian hecho por Ia CaSta prstor!ana-
&Cue mucho pues que ell Dictator re-
dujeSe Ia fuerZa miliLar? iComo suS-
pender de IN Solpe, vIcios seculares-
que no eran ~unicanente del EIsrcito,
sino -amb3en del pueblo zanzibar
.os ;nstintos levantiScos. por habltoS de
pundonor Y discipline
No habia mas que IN canine: colo
car a todos los miiitares denuo de Ia
tnposibiudad material Dc ieYant2rse
en- arnas. E,Sto solamente era fac
tible. manreniendoloS en- QerpetGo eS-
tado de debiIdad. E~ntretanto, micn-
tras les elementoS danados fueran deS-
apareciendo. nuevaS g~eneraciones iran
ocupando los pueStoS de rcSponSa6lI-
dad. ASi Sc iba = reSolver q pro
blema.
Pero G! General Dlaz. siempre re
ceIoso, Y l. fe que ten1a razon) pro-
long6 su pcditica debilitadora por mas
tempo del que ~couvenia- IL EJercito
en- 1910 no Sc habrta pr~onunciado.
Muchos Green cue 81 el General Re
yes hubjerA aiZado 81 critic &c reoe-
Ion en- Galeana. habria NsSado en-
cuatrC mana al PalaCro Naclo2al.
A mi. por Ell contrario, me parece YER
en- Ia aGutud diSciplinada de Don Bzr-
nardo. TN inGicio de Il discipline de
toda "a institution.
Al cabo de treinta amos habia en
Mexico uR Ejsrcito que mcrecia es
uumbre de tai. TeRia defectoS saor-
mes; pero W era EjercItO. Il General
DiaZ habla "~enSeriado" Ia arCeS GeSa-
creditada casta militar. La p~arcidad
con que reparIa los grades enno6!ecIv
las ierarquias = hizo electives los no
Rores. Entonces, ser simple captain
era mas distinguish que ser ahora di-
visionario. entire los generates de O.
nereta de Ia RevoluCl0n. Otro detalie
u puso cimientoS de granite al
Ejcrcito Federal. Tue ID discipline fe-
rrea que sc eslableci6 entire los oficia-
les Y 10 tropa- Fudo y General D+az
scr conSecuente con alEuUO Que otro
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1920-09-12

mum fluctuara entire los 50 y los 81
grades.
La temperature de aver fluctuo en-
ire los Il y los 90 grades. Esta Ultima
temperature t95 grados) dej6se sertir
entire 4 v S de Ia tarde.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1920-09-12
ESTADO f. TEMPO

Temperature asradable suyo maxi
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-13
Biffball and VOIeybaII
Teams are Announced

Following are the names of the vol
ley and biffbali teams for the follow
ing month. The new series will begin
Friday evening in the Y. NJ. c. A. gym !:
Knickerbocker (Capt). Alderin.
Beechler. Baker. Dawson, Dyer. En-
tress. Elvin. DIR. George. Ford. Farrar.
Hart. Hoffnell. DIR. Franklin, Harold
Cook Prof Lewis Lee Hansen, Mathis.
Mcrris. McCalliAer. Mckee, Owens,
Schram Simeral, Kafoury, Shields.
Quisenberry. Terrill. Todd. jerks, Gil
bert (Lieut.)
Vernon Elwell fCaptD. Abrams.
Brown. Bayne. Butler. Chase. Comp
ton. Fred Cook. Abberly, Findley. Gale.
l.. C. Elwell. George Paulus (Lieut.).
Bob Pauius. Perkins. Putnam. Need
ham. Allen Kafoury. Joe McCallister,
Rigdon. Hull. Price Smithers. Seeker.
DIR. Utter. Hutchinson. Dan Fry Jr.
White. Vibbert Young, Lachman, W.
G. Allen.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-13
&ARCATS Return
AFTER TRIP NORTH

The members Of the Willamette
basketball team returned 10 Salem
Thursday after their northern trip in
which they won three games and lost
three. The games won. however. were
not conference games. as Washington
State college was unable TO put its
varsity team in action on account Of
the strenuous trip through oregon and
California they had just finished. The
Bearcats defeated a substitute team at
Pullman "a to 22 Tuesday night. after
losing to Idaho 42-s1 at Moscow the
night before Both games with Whit
man were won by the Walla Walla
school. The Bearcats defeated Ritz
VILE American Legion team and Spo-
kane university.
The team viii rest this coming week
end the next game will be with Pa
cific university next Tuesday 1t has
always been Paclfic's ambition to de-
feat the local college. and hs they
nave put a strong team in the field this
year the game will undoubtedly be
full of interest
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-13
Alaskans Await Signing
Of Oil Leasing Measure

Seattle. Wash, Feb. 13-Scores Of
Klaskans, eager to file on northern
government reserves believed to con-
tian oil, ar anxiously awaiting word
that President Wilson has signed the
coal. oil. gas and mineral leasing bill
which will open the reserves to prl-
vate enterprise. according to word re-
ceived here today from the territory.
The bill has passed both houses Of
congress. and. special Washington dis
patches say, probably will be signed
within few days. Launches and dog
teams are reported waiting to take
the claimants to the fields when the
cable caYes the word north. The
bill gives priority in claims to first
fllers.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-13
Washington Professors
Protest Salary Raise

Seattle, Wash, Feb. 13-Disappoint-
ment over the size of salary increases
granted faculty members of the Un.-
vcrsity of Washington was expressed
in a statement issued here today b.
the Association of. Instructors of the
University. The increases, granted by
the board of regents range from two to
20 per cent. The faculty association
asked for increases of at least so per
cent. The association meets tonight
to discuss the situation.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-13
JAPs ERECT WIRELESS

Toxic. Thursday. Feb. 5.-The Japa-
nese government is erecting a power
ful wireless station in the prefecture
Of Fukushima for the purpose Of re-
lieving congested communications be-
tween this country and the United
States.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-13

Oakland. Cal. Feb. 1s.-sammy
Bohne. shortstop of the Oakland team
in the Pacific Coast baseball league,
has been sold to Seattle. officials of
the club announced here today Bohne
formerly played with Milwaukee in the
American association.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-13

Accept "Cahfornia Syrup Of Figs
only-look for the name California on
the package, then you are sure your
child is having the best and most harm
less laxative or physic for the little
stomach, liver and bowels. Children
owe its delicious fruity taste. Full d.
rections for chfld's dose on each bot.
tie. Give it without fear.
Motherl You must say "California
(Adv)
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-13
BOXING

New York, Feb. 13.-The Interna-
tional Boxing Union adopted at a
meeting In Paris rules and regulations
conforming with the views of the Amer
lean army, navy and civilian board OF
boxing control according to a cable
message received here from the Brit
ish representative body.
Seattle, Wash, Feb. 13. - Billy
Wright, Seattle, claimant of the Pa
cific coast welterwelght championship,
will meet Joe Azevedo. San Francisco,
In four round bout here tonight.
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MExICANs PURSUE BANDITS
Mexico City, Feb 13.--Mexican
troops are actively pursuing bandits
who recently captured Joseph Askew,
an American, at Gomez Palacio and
carried him into the mountains, ac-
cordingto semi-offical information.
Red Rock precinct at Keatlng
boasts OF three sets OF twins
JOURNAL WANT ADS PAY
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-13

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 1S.--The
Yale baseball schedule announced last
night lists 26 games for the regular
season.
Evening star., 1920-02-01
URGES MILITARY MERIT PLAN
DEVISED BY GEN. WASHINGTON

Proposal to revive a fine sentiment
Of patriotism and governmental ap-
probation by the bestowal upon de-
serving soldiers of an order estab-
lished by the Father Of His Country
almost a century and a half ago was
urged upon the floor of the House by
Representative Oscar F. Bland. re-
publican, of Indiana
He called attention TO the testi-
mony of Gen. Harbord that "the dis
tinguished service medal is practi-
cally an officers club affair, because
it has kept out the enlisted man"
Then he reviewed instances of young
men whose hearts were aching to
be in the front line and who were
kept in tho rear--one who stayed
thirty-six hours at a winch unload
ing a vessel until he tainted from ex-
haustion. men who stayed with en-
gines under the same trying circum-
stances, a petty officer on ship at
dock who went into the hold during
| a great fire to bring out imprisoned
men and lost his life.
TT has come to my attention." he
said, that in 1882 Gen. George Wash
! ington, during the war Of the revolu-
tion, issued an order establishing mil
Evening star., 1920-02-01

itary merits. which, I believe, is still
in full force and effect At least it
could be reissued by the Secretary of
War; and especially so If authorized
and directed by Congress.
This order was issued by Gen.
Washington at Newburg headquarters
on August Z. and it provides that in
order to cherish a virtuous ambition
in his soldiers. as we'll as to foster
and encourage every species of mill
tary merit, wherever any singularly
meritorious action is performed the
author of it shall be permitted to wear
on his facings, over his left breast,
the figure of a heart of purple cloth
or silk. edged with narrow lace or
binding: and not only instances of un-
usual gallantry. but also of extraor-
dinary fidelity and essential service
in any way, shall meet with a due re-
ward
'It provided that the names Of those
who received this order of merit
should be enrolled in a book Of merit"
Representative Bland said that both
Gen. Harbord- and Gen. Pershing are
strongly in favor of the issuance of
some such badge Of distinction to men
who did humble work nobly and yet
cannot be recognized now because
they did not occupy "a position of
great responsibility"
Evening star., 1920-02-01
COnfereeS on the Railroad Bill
Hopeful of an Early Agreement

carriers, the general public and
certain Of the shipping interests
is that it would destroy initiative
and penalize the successful road
on account of its superior loca-
ton, efficiency and management, in
favor Of the weaker roads and the
roads poorly located or uneeo-
nomically or wastefully managed.
Further objection is raised that
it introduces a new principle in
dealing with common carriers in
that it takes from them a portion
Of their excess earnings that have
been earned under the rates which
are legal rates, having been pre-
scribed by the commission.
1t is contended in behalf Of sec
tion s that it is the only practical
way of meeting the situation with
regard to the so-called weak
sisters" Without such provision
for excess earnings the strong
roads would get more than they
are entitled to, and the weak
roads probably would get less.
If. however. the government takes
a portion of the excess earnings
as provided in section 6, it would
use such funds in aid of the weak
er roads by loaning money, or
purchasing equipment and renting
it to them or in many and various
other ways.
In view Of the attitude of the
House. SO emphatically expressed
when the Esch bill was passed, 1t
seems inevitable that any method
of agreement on the "anti-strike
clause" must be to considerably
moderate its provisions. An ef-
fort is being made to do this along
the line Of the Canadian disputes
act, or even more simply, by pro-
'viding proper tribunals for the
purpose of arbitration. mediation
and conciliation. without tho ele-
mont Of compulsion.