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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13
KEADFIEL.D

ME- Collie Young wns chilled hnml
last week On account of the severe ID.
ness Of her sisser, Mrz- Maria Knight
Ms Grants mother, Mrs. Marin
knight. who is seriously Ill, and ME-
julia Shattnck, a trained nurse anr
niece If Mrs. Knight, hns bsan sexf ful
to care for her aunt
Ruth Fo9g Of Auburn paa1sd 0m0nS
with her parents, Nr. and Ars. c. z
FBgg.
Mrs. Eollis Hickf0rd while dr7vius
SATURDAY. Wzs thrown out iuJuring hn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13
TAKE SALTST0
FLUSH KIDNEYS
a. -.ss aasat n You Fee, Dacssscisy
o. -se~o 0tDidor 1ro0bto

aea, turmx uric acid which sxci1es
- ova-wu-kg the kidneys In their
.''o-,F filter it from the system
-'"rl!ar aaters Of meAx mnss liush
Il a-.onsys occasionally. You must
slLeH" hem Like you relieve your
''"".r -rrncv.ng all the acids, waSte
'2G 'nison. else you feal dun misery
--'s Kidney region, sharp pains In
= Yak or sick headache. dizziness.
~ ifGriach sou-s. tongue - coated
~ men he weather - had You
e. ~heunacic twtnges. The urine
alcuuy fun Of sediment: the
''-'-asis ottsn get irrt.ared. obiiEtng
n g"t ~ two or three times dur
= a. Ugh;
AeuIra!.ze these irritating acids
Husn OF the bedy's urtnous
Get about four ounces Of Jad
- on any pharmacy TAKE a
~ ,-''s' 'nof1rol IL glass Of water BE-
breakfast for a few days and
Hl1n"ys viii then act fine and
disorders disappear. Thin
T, -''u- Sails is made from the actd
III. 9''@''''a and lemon juice. combined
D.. "'.-a and Eas been used for
''''fS 10 clean and stimulate
A-aneys and stop bladder
~. Jac Salts If inexpensive:
a., .''sS and makes deIighfful ef-
nm li-hta water drink which
I'm, D men and women take
s.a,, ~ .nen. thus avoiding serious
AMI bsndder dtseases.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13

William F-oiiaad uf this city il the
owner Of an alligator given him by
q friend who received the reptile
from F1orsda. Mr gator. who r-av-
els under the name Of S2at5.' LIS
some lively At present he is occu-
uying a boz on top OF a radiator. the
rather cool climate OF Maine EVIL
IDENTITY not being To his liking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13

and which the members have been
staining are almost in a presenrable
condition
A!Es Paine, the executive secre-
.ary, has esra bilshed a residence IN
The city al ia State street with
Mrs. Comm. The house furnishings
at the new club house are fast ap-
peacig.s. being put into place and
making the place more attractive
and IiveRbIe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13

The .. W Adams Company closing
out sale Of TIE Russell l. Weston stock
VII STAR THURSDAY morning HI
d clock. The .. W Adams Co. are now
located in the Bussall & Weston store
wt.re the sale will be held. Please nots
rnat the safe win not start tin Thurs
5aw.-AGv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13

There will he a special car on the A
& r. ieave the whiting room today ~
10 ? IL for the convenience Of the
member of the local e. P. o. e. anu
-nei- friends VIM WISH 10 attend the
E,ks' Ains-els a. Lewiston II the eve
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13

- thin evening tn Tn Aidsfmen's
-ooms II CITY hall. All members and
ladies eligible are urg~c to be present
as much important bustnass viii be
transacted. All ladies who have mot al
ready Joined the auxiliary should ne
present for with nearly 40B women eli
Eihie there u no rsRsor why the local
,,vgt should not be one Of the strongest
and best IN the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13

The Standard Bearers will meet this
evening with Miss Irene Eunneweil. 4
Cnur. street Every member is urged
TO be present Those having parts n
he ,,lxy come prepared for ~ehea-sal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13

Z F. Temple Of Granite street Jeff
Saturday for Detroit, ,besng called by
TIE passing away Of his brother
Charles Temple
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13
Augusta VIII
Experience More
Business Changes

A2guBta In TO experience announcer
business change rs sDon as F. L
Hersey cispDses uf the boot and
shoe stock which he purchased frun
Stevens 4 Ballard. II II understood
the stnre formerly occupied by
Stevens 4 Ballard WIN be taken
over BY the Luut 4 Br1rn Co.. while
the Limit Z Dfann block VII be
taksn uvur BY Svfn & Turner Co
Although the Swift 4 Turner Co.
does know ;ust how far It win Gritty
improvements. work viii be Started
as soon az the place is ~anted.
Lnnt & Brann Co have bssn IN
business for TIM pasf ID yuafA
The Stevens 4 HallaHa cUnCofn -
among the oldest On ms street.
when the partners WsFe tnfeTvfewso
regarding their plans TOR the future.
Mr. Stevsns stntaa oan6 ~ tutsnded
To take a vacation. while Mr.. Bal
lard expects TO sfxy IN the city a
couple OF months. tn TIM q PLEA
sure trip - California and beyond
shis his plans are mot definitely de-
cided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13

The Lacies' Aid OF the Win thr'op
street Baptist cnuprcn will meet with
M-r Marcia Jones. SO Sev-an street,
on Tuesday afternoon al 2.3o O'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13

Patrons VIM have not been solicit
&C for Pomona 10 be held II Man
chester Grange hail. jan - are -e
Questsd to bring bread. pastry, cake,
Or dpUgt1ru.s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13

Eerbert I. Merrill. who has been on 8
weeks BUSINESS trip 10 New York and
Boston returned Saturday evening 20
his home IN this CITY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13

Mrs. !. Nj, IJa--1ren l.tf Monday aft
ernoon for Pittsfieic, where she viii
paes several days as the guest ut her
sister, Mrs. Eugene Monk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13

! Mrs. A. r. Pierce and daughter
Beatrice were over Sunday guests
Of Mrs. Fierce's parents in Farm
inE-un
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13

Bu-t Reeves Of West Windsor was
a business visitor Monday in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13

The womens Missionary Society Of
the Penney Memorial church will mes
thin afternoon al 2A with Mrs. V, Z.
-ruuant. ~ Chape. street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13

ALBERT Brown. postmaster at
South China WIS a business caller
II the city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13

Harry F.nkham of Windsor was a
business caller n the city Mondav
for a few hours
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13

Mrs Elsie ] DUrgin Of The Forks
has arrived II Inc city ID Visit her
daughter, Mrs L E Gilman OF the
West River road
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13

Willard Moody. .Jr., Of Skowhegan
was guest over Sunday Of his
mother. Mrs. Knight. on GreenIief
street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13

There viii be q nesting u TIN L.
dtar Auxiliary. American Legizn. II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13

There viii be work IN the rzak If
knight Wednesday evening. Jan Il. ny
CaiHn1he Lodge. (. Of p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13

Misc Ruth Turner Of Pattarzun srree1
WIS the guest over Sunday of Caroiiue
ksnnsdy Il Pennington Normal school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13

". A Grimm Of this CITY ,efs Mm,szr
tm oanarlscutra. where hs viii pass
4 few DAYS On business mzrssrH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13

kO0A6 ~ ~
Nuvsaey oanoD wednesday night
Library hall. Gardiner. Muaic
w.,rF,ss NCv0ltv orchestra af Water
title janz1d2.
aocial DANCE It UuiDn hn Ihurs-
a.v evening, Jan. Is. Good mnsic BY
four-piece orchestra. An1sos
Thure win be q nesting on m
Anwnsez LOcai n. q. n r. A. III
urdny. Jan. IT nj 10.So A. n h tn
AIdsrmau.s ROom. City Han.
jani3d3t>
Dancing evsry Wednesday evening.
maccanse hall. Music D0ugaas' Or
-.,,a.rr janI2d3f
For the convenience OF those wish
tnr 70 psy sccounts the Bu@eH 4
Co. have opened an ofiirs in
their former rest room of the sec0nd
moor entrance. Hours, 10 to Il and
, - sm jan7dsf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13

The regular meering uf Queen -.mn,e
Pythizn 6is.srs, win be nead iris eve
nanS. 4 lnFge attendance Ia desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-01-13

AUGUSTA LOCALS /
Il Il. Aakar u Yarmouth 49, o.Ilrr
Annday in the city.
r. L Gardner a Purfl.na ~,. -
me city 4snAay a husinsu u.t1ux.
AH Il. ". Peck Of wmfhrup v.s .
business v'sifm Monday IN me city.
nr. and Nm. A. n. stnrsev.n, ., ,n,v
city ware guests Sunday Of friend. in
Wat4viIle.
Ma eazAh Grssuis.S q F.srns,e,
Sed osmdav in this city Is tn euss,
OF nsr nruthr. WAilAce s. Ladd.
m. and xra- r. l. Hruvn Of sourh
China mn p~ssing the weak IN this city
n E,aasts u reiatiusE.
The regular meering Of Queen Temule
Fythian Sisters. win be held this eve
ming. 4 iaEge attendance Is desired.
! ". A Grimm Of this city isf. Munaav
fm Damzriscutra. where he win p.ss
q few dzys On business mArfsrH.
Mis Ruth Turner of Pattarzun ssr.en
WIS the guest over Sunday Of Caroline
Kannstiy IL Pennington Normal school
There win be work IN the r,ak At
Knight Wednesday evening. Jan. Il. ny
Caisn1he Lodge. (. Of P.
/ Bu-t Reeves Of Yves, Windsor WIS
business visitor Monday IN the
city.
| Harry F;nkhnm of Windsor wa. a
business caller n the city Mondav
for q few hours.
! Albert Brown. postmaster at
South China was business caller
II the city Monday
! Mrs. A r. Pierce and daughter
Beatrice were over Sunday guests
Of Mrs. Fierce's parents in Farm
inEtun.
Willard Moody. Jr-, Of Skowhegan
was a guest over Sunday Of his
mother. Mrs Knight. On Greennef
street
The WomenE' Missionary Society Of
the Penney Memorial church viii meet
thin afternoon Al 80 with Mrs. Y, {.
~rUuant. ~ Chape. street
Mrs. Elsie j DUrgin Of The Forks
has arrived II Inc city 10 VISIT her
daughter, Mrs l E Gilman OF the
West River road.
Mrs J. Nj. Lia-Tlren left Monday aft
ernpon for Flttsfieic, where she viii
paes s-v.ral days as the guest o. her
sister, Mrs. Eugene Monk
Herbert I. Merrill. who has been on =
week. BUSINESS TRIP 10 New York and
Boston, returned Saturday evening 20
his home in this CITY.
z F. Temple Of Granite street left
Saturday for Detroit, being called by
the passing away Of his brother.
Charles Temple.
The Ladies Aid Of the winthrop
street Baptist chuprch will meet with
Mrs Marcia Jones. So Sewan street,
New-York tribune., 1920-01-23
Warsaw Hears Foch Is
To Direct War OH Soviet
Marshal. However, Denies He L.
Preparing to Visit the
Polish Front

LONDON, Jan. 22.-Dispatches from
Warsaw appeared in the English news
papers to-day declaring that Marshal
Foch was proceeding to Warsaw within
two weeks and suggesting the likeli-
hood of 9 Polish attack on Bolshcvik
Russia These reports are denied by
the French Foreign Office, and Marshal
Foch says he knows nothing about it.
"Thc Daily Herald" Labor organ, as
serts TINT Poland plans march on
hiev and the occupation OF many Ukrai-
MAN towns, and prints manifesto
signed by Tchitcherir, tho Russian Boil
shevik Foreign Minister, addressed to
the workers of the Allied countries, de-
claring:
eve have positive knowledge Of the
strenuous efforts Of the French govern
ment and the Polish committee in Paris
to throw Poland against Soviet Russia
and force her TO the rescue Of Denikine.
Soviet Russia in no way threat
chs Poland, and Is prepared at any mo-
ment to cease military operations and
make peace, in accordance with offers
made Last spring to tho Polish dele
gates.
"Workers Of the Allied countries.
it is up to you to put stop to this
policy'
New-York tribune., 1920-01-23
Democrats Eat for
Bryan, but Refuse
To Indorse Boom
Ncbraskans at Dinner for
Commoner Ignore Him
to Laud Achievements
of Wilson and Hitchcock
Special Correspondsnoe


OMAHA. Jan. 22.-The civilian Jen-
uings Bryan statewide get together"
''nner. called by the Bryanites to en-
courage Bryan's candidacy for the
Presidency last night at Lincoln. went
bodily over to President Wilson and
Senator Gilbert N. Hitchcock. In
resolutions, passed unanimously Viii
son and Hitchcock both were lauded,
While the name of Bryan was entirely
omitted. Three hundred Democrats
from all parts of the state We're pres
cnt.
The first speaker G. W Bcrge, made
the statement that Mr.. Bryan will be
he mex. President, but the declaration
brought out little applause. The sud
den change in sentiment was attributed
10 the Bryan policy toward the peace
negotiation.
Resolutions adopted read as follows
Resolved. That this gathering of
Nebraska Democrats is pleased to ac-
knowledge the service in peace and in
war of the Democratic National Ad-
lnistration under the wise and resolute
leadership of our great President.
We extend our sincere thanks and
congratulations TO President Wilson,
not only as Democrats. but also as
citlzcns. We cypress our appreciation
and thanks also TO Nehraskas Demo
cratic Senator. Gilbert NJ Hitchcock
Tor the able and aggressive tisht he
has made in the contest to crown with
victory the great war to end war.
I'VE pledge to both our continued
support in the efforts to bring peace
and safety TO a war-torn and troubled
world"
New-York tribune., 1920-01-23
Forty-Foot Fall Kills
Sir Robert F. Synge
Victim of Accident Prominent
in British Foreign Office
for 3I Yaars
for 30 Years

AOA OD CCtIS
LONDON, Jan. 22.-Sir Robert Fol
lett aynge died this morning from, in
juries he suffered yesterday in forty
foot fall from his bedroom window.
Ho had been in poor health for some
time.
Sir Robert F. Synge was ono Of the
best known apd most picturesque mem
bers of the staff Of the British For
elgn Office, with which he had been
connected for thirty years. AS
His Majesty's Deputy Marshal Of the
Ceremonies lie had been conspicuous
at the receptions OF all distinguished
visitors for many years.
born on December s. 1863, and edu-
Gated at the Charterhouse School. he
was appointed to the Treaty <Depart-
nent of the Foreign Office in 1884. and
IN 1894 was made assistant to the
Master OF Ceremonies. Promotions as
Assistant Marshal and as Deputy Mar
shall followed in 1899 and 1902. He
was Secretary to Lord Wolseley's
special mission to announce the acces-
sion of Edward VII in 1901, and to
Lord Robefts's special mission to an
nounce the accession of George V in
!Sl0. He figured conspicuously at the
Victorian jubilees in 1887 and 1897.
and at the coronation of Edward VII
IN 1902. He was knightcd, c. NJ. G.. in
1897. His last important public an
pearances were in charge Of the re-
ceptions Of President Wilson and
President Poncare.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-23

Of current scepticism, l am able TO
state that this machine was actually
flown by a pilot of average weight,
and that he made q complete turn In
the air. This is like going back to tho
early days, when A. V. Roe attained
flight with less than 10-horsepower.
Zone of the very interesting French
machinea is the Nieuport (300-horse-
power Uispano-Suiza motor), on which
Sadi Lecointe recently attained speed
of 3O7 kilometers an hour. This pcr-
formance is not doubted. but before
comparisons are made 1t IS absolutely
necessary that the testing system
should be universal. The methods at
present employed in France and Eng
land are not identical. This indeed.
is question which the international
Federation have under consideration.
For example, in measuring the time
over given distance any possibility Of
the aeroplane being given increased
speed by approaching the course on q
steep descent should be eliminated.
popular report that Lecointe has
done something like 24o miles an hour
on the straight is not accepted by
experts. In aero engines our French
energy and ingenuity. There is an in
nine cylinders, for 60horsepower; and
the same firm shows e two-eylinder
motor whose 16-horsepower weigh less
than 3 pounds apiece.
"The Potez is novelty, with Its
vertical crankshaft, the advantages of
which are efficient cooling by air, and,
to the designer, the possibility Of
high thrust line. But, after all, in the
matter Of motors, the British, with the
Rolls Royce, the Napier, the Cosmos
and others, have little to fear. The
United States, which, On account of
difficulties Of transport, is not repre-
sented at the exhibition, could put an
important rival in the field in the pres
ent Liberty, the absence of which from
any Of the machines (and, indeed, the
difficulty Of obtaining it from Air
Ministry unused stock, in spite of
strong requests) is matter for
wonder
"'lhc exhibition contains very in
tercsting section illustrating French
military and naval aviation. Also
there is 4 comprehensive group of his
toric machines dating back to 1908.
The whole scene is most impressive.
A CacQuot kite-balloon under the great
Glasn prch of tho roof rsigns supreme"
New-York tribune., 1920-01-23
DEATHS

ANDERSON-On January 2i. 1920. st +b.
-esid"nce OF his sister Mira. Richard w
.tites. - Evergreen pl.. East Orange
N. j., James f.. son Of Dr. A. and Mar,
Anderson. Services at 90 Evergreen vi
ca-t Orange. Friday afternoon on nv
riys Of D.. +. 4 w. train leaving Ho
hoAcn at :52 for Brick Church station
inte,ment ut convenience OF the famil,
In Greenwood Cemetery
BARRY On january 20, Mary A. Rsrr,
lncc Whalen(, beloved wife of Edward "
Barry and daughter of Thomas and To-.
hannah Whalen. Funeral from her late
residence, 2i3 East 145th st., Friday. al
9:l5; thence to ST. Jerome's Church. IaatI,
It. and Alexander ave. lnterment St
Raymonds Cemetery.
nENNETT-rNlontay. January ~. 1920
Sophie H. Bennett (nce Grefe). beloved
Relatives and fricndnaaare respectfully In.
yitsd to attend funeral at 0 q. NJ, Friday
SanaAw a. vt hss lass rsaidsnos. e0E VIZ
New-York tribune., 1920-01-23
OBITUARY NOTES

JAMES II. DOUGHERTY, forty-nyc, CITY
Attorney Of Bayonne. n. J., died Wednesday
Street, Bayonne. He was born in Elizabeth
and WAS admitted to the bar In 1897.
DIR. FRANCIS ALBERT EASTMAN,
seventy-four. an ocuist, died tuesday of
npoplexy ~ tho Home Cottage. Asbury Park,
N. j. He was formerly iii business at Is
John Street. this city. DR.. Eastman served
in the Civil War with New Hampshire
regiment of volunteers.
MILTON WINFIELD LEE, ffty-eight,
died Tuesday on tho Shnnecock Indian
Reservation. lie was the son of Milton and
Rebecca Lee, ard his mother is one Of the
few surviving members OF the famous Shin
necoclG tribe of Indians.
CAPTAIN ANDREW CAFFNEY, seventy.
a retired officer Of the New York Fire De.
Ss Sartment died Wednesday night at his horne.
20 Maple Street, IIatoush. tic formerly
vas IN command Of Engine Company ), OF,
East Broadway, Manhattan.
WlLFORD GEORGE ROSE. = s,ocr
broker, of 80 Broad Street, died Tuesday Of
pneumonia, at his home, S63 East Tenth
Street, Flatbush. ffc q Mason. knis.ht
Tcnplsr and member OF the Mystic Shrine.
WILLIAM GEORGE WATTS. seventy-one.
formerly master baker in business on Grand
Pine Street. East New Xori1 He was n
member of the 22d Assembly District Rer,b-
llc0n Club
ALo1s KOHLER, scventy-five. n cabinet
maker and veteran of the Civil War. dur
ing which he organised the 32d Artillery and
ferved as captain OF Battery G. died Wetnes. .
gsy t,s at the home Of his daughter, MIS-. VI.
Schligel. 1G42 Forty-seventh Street. Boronoh
Park. Brooklyn. N'f II
WILLIAM J.. cox, Il leader Of the Rspub-
sd S wsnesdny Say In 'sf sfte5 9th a., Assembly ps
leaves his wife and "a daughter.
RABBIT MOSES PORT. fortyAve. Of lem
BE B. M Tifereth Israel, 9ss Fourteenth street,
Brooklyn,. died Tuesday at his home, ..45
Fourteenth Street. Ho was formerly con-.
nectcd with synagogues in New Rochelle.
EDGAR MCABE, forty~nve. connected
,9 WIN me legal division OF the New York Fire
Department. died Wednesday at mis- homs J.,
Jamaica. l.. !. He was veteran Of tho
Spanish American War VIZ
CAPTAIN WALTER HUus. sixtv-one 8
Wen known Sandy Hook pilot, died Wednes.
day at the home of his nephew. Waite. NJ,
tens, $50 Sixty-eighth Street, BROOKLYN.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-23
One Per Cent ON Sales
May Be Substitute Tax
New Jersey Representative OF.
fers Plan to Take Place
of War Leyies

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-Substitu-
ton of ] per cent tax on all "mer-
chandise sold for consumption" for
the existing war and excess profits,
insurance, soft drink, excise and stamp
taxes was proposed to-day by q bill
introduced by Representative Bacha-
rach, Republican, Of New Jersey.
The per cent tax. to be paid by the
consumer, would apply to all purchases
ranging from so cents to $500 and be
increased to per cent for purchases
over $500. In addition the Bacharach
bill would place tax Of "a per cent
on all real estate sales and / per cent
OF sales of raw materials, such as
products of mines, wood lands, waters
and other natural resources.
Representative Bacharach estimated
thar his bill would raise three to four
bllIlon dollars OF revenue annually md
repeal taxes amounting to about, two
billions.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-23
Eastern Railroads
SetExport Record,
Despite Strikes
Twice the Volume of Freight
Handled in 1919 as in
Year Before War; ~ Per
Cent Above Best Report

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.--In spite Of
the three New York harbor strikes
Eastern railroads established a new
record last year for the handling Of
export freight. During the twelve
months they transported to the sea-
board 7,866,682 tons, twice the volume
Of export freight handled the year be-
fore the war and 7.2 per cent more than
the record, made In 1918. There was,
however, a decrease In net ton miles Of
freight handled, ranging from SO per
cent to AZ per cent, according to
month month comparison with 1918.
These figures are from the annual
report Of A. T. Hardin, Eastern Re-
gional Director of Railroads, to Direct
or General Walker D. Hines. The re-
port, setting forth In detail the work
Of the Eastern lines in 1919, was sub
mitted to-day.
Passenger Traffic Heavy
Passenger traffic has been heavy, Mr..
Hardin says, each month since the
armistice showing an appreciablc in
crease. He attributes this in part to
housing congestion in large cities. But
all the roads have been continuously in
q position to handle a larger volume Of
freight than was offered Mr.. Hardin,
however, is sanguine Of an early return
TO normal, stating that conditions have
shown steady though gradual i'm
provement.
The report further states chat cam
pnign for fuel economy has saved about
$9,200,000 for the Eastern region lines
and that an additional saving of 1885,
900 has been made by consolidating op-
erations at various terminal points.
The report lists various traffic changes
designed to effect economies, and says: !:
"Thc total amount saved by these
various reductions and economies it is
not practicable to estimate. 1t has. of
course, been necessary 20 restore
forces and service with the gradual
increase in business since March, but
this has been done only az the necessi-
ties required it in order that prompt
and efficient service might be rendered
at all times
The return to more nearly normal
conditions Of traffic." the report con-
tinues, "has resulted in the percentage
from GAS per cent in December, 1913,
to 71.2 per cent in August and II per
cent in September. In October the
SLOWING WAS not SO good, declining to
69.4 per cent ascribable to the heavy
movement Of empty coal cars TO the
mines for loading IN anticipation of
the minets' strike"
The report outlined the difficulties
confronting the roads in the work of
maintenance and repairs, and said:
cover 80 per cent of al passenger
trains arrived at terminals less than
thirty minutes late during the eleven
months 70 December l.
Passengers carried ono mile by
Eastern region railroads fer The first
nine months Of 1919 were $3.50 ,433 1856,
which is an increase OF SO per cent
over same period of 1918 and an in
crease OF 1l.3 per cent. over same
period Of 1917"