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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-05-15
Operators Hell System
 in Session Here

orators of the Pine Bluff
 the Southwestern Bell Tel.
 npany concluded a three
 n here yesterday evening
 quet at the Hotel Pines.
 pose of the meeting was to (erating rules and regula-
 a view of improving it's long distance service.
 lowing officials and chief
 were inattendance: L. M. ffflc superintendent, Little
 II. Foy, traffic engineer, K; Miss Hildergard Smith,
 chief, Little Rock; Miss nstructress, Little Rock; me Eddleman, travelling i'm
 Little Rock; Misses Nora |ef operator, Camden; Mary
 chlef operator, Magnolia; x chief operator, Stamps; len, chief operator, Fl Do- Ea Varness, chief operator, brace Cook, chief operator. :; !, Mildred Maxwell, chief hamburg; Essie Manning, \ ||feator, Portland; Armoria T operator, Pine Bluff; Lu- lnstructress, Pine Bluff: \ vans, toll supervisor, Pine s..l s. Lucille ,c Ward, chief opera P.5; ", Mrs; aI.s; Mabel White, chief ,ske Village; and Mrs. Fife alei mel operator, McGehee.
 que1 was attended by about
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-05-15
Condemns Brough's
 Pardoning System

Condemnation of the use of his pardoning power by Governor Rrough Was made in a resolution adopted at the Pine Bluff district conference of the NJ. E. church at Star City when it closed it's 53rd session there Thursday night. The sessions were presided over by Rev. w. C. Watson, presiding elder. Rev, G. T. Tavlor was recommended for rc-admission to the Little Rock con- ference.
 The following lay delegates were elected to represent the district at the annual meeting of the Little Rock conference at Camden Novem- ber IT; Dr, R. F. John, Stuttgart; D. B. Niven, Pine Bluff; D. s. Cham bers; Glendale; J. E. Cooner, St. Charles; Mrs. w.. C. Watson, Pine Bluff; Mrs. J. M. Rogers, Dewitt; Mrs. J. D. Rogers, Alehtimer; Mrs, M c. Barnett, Star City.
 Tom Blodgett of Pine Bluff was elected district lay leader All of the Methodist churches of Pine Bluff were represented by their pas tors and several delegates.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-05-15
CENSUS FIGURES.

Washington. May 14.-Census fig ures today show:
 Lake Charles, La., 13,Oss, an in crease of 1889, or 14.3 per cent.
 Marshall, Tex, 14.271, an increase of 2,819, or 24.6 per cent.
 Casper, Wyo., HAY, an increase of SS5, or 333.S per cent.
 Cohoes, N. Y., 22,987, decrease of 1922, or TO per cent. Farrell, Pa,, 15,115 an increase ot 1925, or 4S.3 per cent. Canton, O., 87,091, an increase of 36,874, or 73.4 per cent.
 Oil City, Pa., 21,274. an increase of 5,617, or 35.9 per cent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-05-15

50 people, all of the above being in attendance, as well as the local plant traffic and commercial officials and employees.
 The table for the banquet was ar ranged in a large letter "T' repre- senting the word telephone, and was profusely decorated with several large baskets of yellow coreopsis. An elaborate banquet was served after which those present were entertained with interesting talks by general and local representatives of the company an especially interesting talk being made by District Plant Chief c. k. Morris. L. M. Loring, traffic su- perintendent of Little Rock, acted as toastmaster.
 Miss Gatlin of Pine Bluff sang a solo after which dancing was enjoyed unti la late hour. Music was furnish ed by Hoffnagle's orchestra. c. H. Norwood, district traffic chief, was in charge of other sessions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-05-15
Improvement
 Midway Park Ito be Instituted

avitt yesterday announced ] leased the Midway park, buth of Pine Bluff on the bike, to Henry and Nor i lessees, who have taken Tor a period of five years.
 about S4,000 in immedi- Sements, it was announced.
 Norris formerly conduct er store at Eleventh and e former prior to this time
 amusement park business a.
 ere will be no dancing the the park will be opened
 was announced. The r is being resurfaced, the billion repaired, a Delco (ystem has been installed fations are being made for Fuction of a swimming
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-05-15
Grammar Schools
 Track Meet Today

More than hundred boys from five of the Pine Bluff grammar school are expected to take part in the inter-grammar school track meet to take place at the athletic field at 1 o'clock this afternoon. One of the features of the meet will be a tug of war, the winner to be select ed by process of elimination. Of- ficials and contestants are request ed to be at the field by 12:45 this afternoon.
 The meet today is postponement from May 8 when it was impossible to hold it because of wet grounds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-05-15
Methodist Club
 Hears Harrison

H. T. "Bat" Harrison, Little Rock attorney, was the principal speaker yesterday evening at the weekly din- ner of the Methodist Mems club, held at the Hotel Pines. Harrison dis cussed s"Suckers." Other speakers were D. B. Niven, N. J. Can't, T. Havis Nixon. Military teams con- testing for the honor of bringing the greatest number to the meeting staged a tie contest. Teams captain cd by L. w. Irwin and Roy Custer being awarded cake.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-05-15
PAPER ABSORBED.

Richmond, Va, May 14.-Transfer of the business and goodwill of the Richmond Virginian, morning news paper to the Evening Journal com pany was announced today. The Vir- ginian will suspend publication with it's Sunday morning edition, and s. T. Clover, editor of the Journal, an nounced that his paper will enter the Sunday morning field, High cost of operation and paper shortage were declared to be the cause of the Vir- ginian's suspension
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-05-15
CUT THIS GUT--IT IS WORTH
 MONEY.

Cut out this slip, enclose with Dc to Foley and company, 2335 Sheffield avenue, Chicago, III, writing your name and address clearly. You will receive in return a trial package con taining Foley's Honey and Tar Com
 pound. for coughs. colds and croup. Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Ca
 thaltic Tablets. Adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-05-15

The picnic which was to have been given this afternoon at the home, Of Mrs. ]. B. Tolbert by the Junior church of the First Methodist church has been postponed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-05-15
wh.t Is "snr;nu Fever"

What Is "Spflng Fevef! It is simply how Vitality, lack ot Energy caused by impure blood
 GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC retsores Vitality and Energy by Pur- flying and Enriching the Blood. You can soon feel it's Strengthening, h.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-05-15

Accordion pleating, cleaning, press- ing, dying and refining coats q spe- cialty. Mrs. J. E. TidWell, 824 State St
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-05-15

IL is almost as easy to avoid colds as to contract them. Use Brunson's Famous Prescription 1-24-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-05-15

Moore presented her
 si1s n mIr in recital at the algh |. an Forium 1lj yesterday after audience noted with
 tivu tiiv~unrovement that these {, made I. under the carer u' Miss Moore. ..;s.io and law it was an af'is'ic anu
 's,. 'sshowed in the execution .or S"' that a selection had In' that was within her men E;thout S;1 exception, the ln-
 were exquisite and were 3 of Misses Boyer and rd MT. Hoffnagle assisted easing manner
 -+--
 -Cxonv-- Eneeting and social enter Ell be given by the Pine F. of the W. o. w. the first kght oh in June, it was decid- keting of the camp 9l, held a ksht Music will be fur |he W. o. w. band. The |pn arrangements is com R. Cunningham, c. E. Captain Nikols of the de- carmicaI entertained 75 |c friends last night with b[arty at her home on Elm 4 music furnished the en- and delightful refresh served.
 -T-
 drs. Malcolm Sanders will for a visit to Birmingham, les Hayes who is visiting rs. w. E. Vance, will leave ne in Jackson, Miss, to- -T- | Service club of the yterian church will meet on at 2::30 with Miss and Mrs. Robert Chap residence of Mrs. Chap
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-05-15

man, 1221 Olive street. All members are requested to be present as the election of officers will take place. Miss Columbia Martin of Warren is visiting Mrs. w. L. Dcwoody.
 "Once Upon a Time," dance pageant, written by Miss Elizabe Boyers, supervisor of physical edu- cational, Central High school. will be presented Tuesday evening, May IS at 8 o'clock.
 The 23O pupils of Miss Boyers physical training and private dan cing classes will take part.
 This pageant promises to be one of the most elaborate and spectacular ever given in Pine Bluff.
 It will be staged on the Junior High school campus. Hundreds of ate the grounds. A special orches- Class Day will be celebrated by the graduates of the high school this afternoon at 4:30 at the home of Miss Mamie Core, 2003 Cherry street. The juniors VIII De Specldl guests of honor.
 -3-
 Mrs. c. R. Fitzhugh will honor her guest, Mrs. Eugene Nix with an afternoon tea this afternoon at 4 o'clock.
 Miss Louise Gillian of Hattiesburg, Miss, arrived yesterday to visit Mrs. E. B. Baker, 1913 Plum.
 Otis Poole is ill at his home, 512 Georgia street.
 Miss Irma Burns of Magnolia is visiting Mrs. Lucy Couch on West Fifth avenue Miss Burns is on her way to Chicago to resume her vocal work She will sing at the First Methodist church Sunday eve ming.
 -f-
 Arthur and Tracy Mills have re- turned from Hot Springs and Little Rock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-05-15

Advertisements are an ac- curate index of what other people are buying, selling, wearing, eating, doing, learning; of what the world is accomplishing, and how, where, and by whom it is being accom- plished.
 Form the habit of reading advertisements in. tn e Graphic just as regularly as you read the front page. You will find it profitable and nightly interesting as we'll.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-05-15

DON'T BE CONTENT WITH ''HOBSOlV',S CHOICE"

More than hundred years ago, Toby Hobson of Cambridge kept the only horses for hire in town. But his customers had no choice save to take the horse nearest the door, whether little or much to their liking.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-05-15

So "HObsOn's Choice" has come to mean: "Take this or none!"
 Today, through the adver- tisements in this and other papers, you have all the world to choose from. Yes, through Advertisements, the world comes to your door with it's wares. Ad- vertisements give you the opportunity for cOmpari- son and selection of most anything you want or need.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-05-15

Miss Louise Gillian of Hattiesburg Miss, arrived yesterday to visit Mrs E. B. Baker, 1913 Plum.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-05-15

Otis Poole is ill at his home, 512 Georgia street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-05-15

Mrs. c. R. Fitzhugh will honor her guest, Mrs. Eugene Nix with an afternoon tea this afternoon at 4 o'clock
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-05-15
9(0c1eWJIgg1 D., ANNIE a. SMART
Rv ANNIE o. SMART.

man, 1221 Olive street.
 All members are requested to be present as the election of officers will take place.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-05-15

|al Service club of the ICterian church will meet
 bon at 2:30 with Miss r and Mrs. Robert Chap residence of Mrs. Chap
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-05-15

Arthur and Tracy Mills have re- turned from Hot Springs and Little Rock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-05-15

Hes Hayes who is visiting Trs. W. E. Vance, will leave he in Jackson, Miss, to-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-05-15

Mrs. Malcolm Sanders will
 flor a visit to Birmingham,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1920-05-15

4 music furnished the en-
 and delightful refresh served.
South Bend news-times., 1920-10-03

ward, drew a little token from her
bodice
If 1 am not mistaken as 10 my
records this may mean something tC
you she said. 1T may convince
YOU that my prOffered word OF
honor means exactly what / say,
she observed quietly,
The young attorney bent stiffiy
forward, scrutinized the token which
Lillian held in such fashion that only
he could see IT, lie gave a distinct
start of surprised recognition. then
over his frank, open face spread q
brick-red flash of embarrassment.
"You-you-wiu pardon me.
hope" he said manfully, but there
was distinct recognition of SUI
perior officer in his voice. i
had no idea"
"Of course not" Lillian returned
Eraciously. "and l should not have
shown this TO you. only that
thought il was best TO clear things
up at once. But now please forget
that you have seen it. 1t does not
suit me at all 10 be known as the
pOSSeSSOr Of this.
Il understand. and have not
seen it." Mr.. Walter said gravely,
his poise recovered.
Thank you-and now we will go
back TO my affirmation of a few
minutes ago. From things which
Mrs Graham heard over the tele-
phone on the day of Mrs. Stock
bridges death. she has been unable
10 convince herself of his innocence,
although she has never breathed
1frnh a IrffaF aEnu Rrff I
have followed her mental processes
often enough''-she flashed an affec-
tionate smile at me-"to know what
she is thinking. But she has kept
the things which 1 give YOU my word
are damning evidence on the face o.
them. strictly TO herself. despite
qualms Of conscience as to her duty
in the matter"
The color had gradually faded
from the young attorneys face at
Lillian's words so crushing 20 his
hopes OF his friends vindication. II
was only the pallid mask Of himself
which he turned toward her as she
paused.
And you-do you share" he be-
gan. and his voice betrayed unmis-
takably two things. his admiring
recognition OF LJllian's judgment, his
fear that she might also have
formed an adverse opinion or Ken
Meth StoCkbridge.
Lillian hesitated oEly a moment
You will pardon me. Madge, noe
telling you this first 2' she asked
with that gracious thought for others
which never deserts her.
"Of course" l said warmly. and
my nerves thrilled with anticipation.
South Bend news-times., 1920-10-03

1 had so futilely wondered what her
real opinion was.
Esther Walters glowing cheeks
lost some Of their color, and | heard
a little Easping breath from her.
knew that her youthful, dramatic
imagination was being thrilled 10
the utmost Her brothers arms were
folded across his chest and / guessed
that they held that posture more 10
keep down any betrayal of excite
ment than for any other reason.
"Remem ber," Lillian began slow
", 4 cannot predict the acquittal
of your friend. Indeed, / must tell
YOU frankly that legally as things
stand now his chances look pretty
bad. especially if by some mischance
the things which Mrs. Graham heard
should be discovered"
She paused, as If to choose care
South Bend news-times., 1920-10-03

fully her next words. I felt like
screaming out 10 her 10 hurry. knew
that Arthur Walters and his sist or
shared my impulse. But none Of US
uttered a sound
But you may rest assured" her
eyes held those Of Mr. Walters
steadily, that your friend had
nothing to do with the death of his
wife. although he knows how it was
accomplished"
South Bend news-times., 1920-10-03
\ CHANCE FOR YOU TO MAKE
SOME MONEY.

Come to the American Trust and
start a savings account now. We pay
four percent-you can deposit any
time up TO and including Oct. IL and
draw interest from oct. 1 IL the
money is left six months. American
Trust Co. 9209-7-AdVt
South Bend news-times., 1920-10-03
GETS BOMB WANING.

GENOA, Oct. 2.-Commander
Giacomo Richine. president Of the
syndicate Of stock brokers, has re-
ceived anonymous information that
another bomb will soon be exploded
in the local stock exchange.
South Bend news-times., 1920-10-03

Phila fine CONNECTIONS are world
heaters. Try them during 18th an
niversary week sale. Oct. 6-7-S-9 and
be convinced. 9221-3-Advt.
South Bend news-times., 1920-10-03

Free lecture on Christian Science
at the church edifice, Main and
Madison sts., Monday, Oct. 4, at s p.
IN. The public is cordially invited
9202-4-Advt.
South Bend news-times., 1920-10-03
Circles

sa% H%n$% sn Lincoln
eDuwp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-25

CAPITOL. JUNK CO., 1910 King
street Highest cash price paid for
uset Automobiles, brass. copper,
zlnc. "a:'s. iron, paper and maya
ziEss. Prompt attention to phone
orders. Automobile parts on hand.
Telephone 559-W. 124-6p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-25

WANTED-The Old Dutch Market
needs the services Of bright Young
lady as cashier; experience prefer
rcd. Apply at 622 Pennsylvania
Avenue, Northwest, Washington.
123-Gc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-25
Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac r. r.


New York jacksonville
335 q. IN. ;. "a. G. L. =. 11.3G y. m
Washington Richmond
5.32 81. m. Coaches only) -
AlcXandria-Q uantico- fredericksburg
and local beyond
Washin@ton-R Richmond
157 a. III. 80. LocaD -. 1l.a2 n. IN
New York Atlanta -Jackson"inc
1907 d. M. :. IS. a. Id :. 1915 p. m
WashinGton- Quantico
1852 a. IN. ClIocaD .... l.iD p. m
WaShinGtou-n :chmond
ll.47 u. m. 49,. tEXpr"sSl 80. G.2S p. IN
Washington Quantico
E2,12 T.. III. -. tLocaD 80. a.33 y. NIX
Ncw York-Palm Beach-Key West.
f.S2 D.. III. ;. "a. G. Id 80 p. m
Washington Atlanta Memphis
Ill p. m. go. Is. 4. ID -. IL moor
Richmond
~ =. n. 80. CLocaD 80. 1.@I p. IL,
New York -Ta,npn-St. Petersburg :.
i.0T u. III. ;. IS, A. I'D :. go q. m
<cw York Jacksomvi.ic-St PctersuG";;
III y. ~. 49,. GA. G. Id 80. 80 Il. III.
Washington fredericksburg
!2.i0 midnight N.ocan ...... sos "a. :"
Richmond " as;:ugton
......... t;Sprcss) ...... 80 y. IL
Saturdays only.
:. n shelton. Ticket Agent. Ai"xan-
'ria, Va. J. r. Mordccai. Traffic Man.
ger. Ri"hmond. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-25

WANTED--YOUING MAN NOT
OVER TWENTY YEARS OLD,
AS CLERK IN Ut. e G.? Ma
TIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY.
435 SOUTH WASHINGTON ST.
MUST BE QUICK AND ACCU-
RATE AT FIGURES. 1880
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-25

I OTICE--.I am payInA the highest
prices in ,asn for second hand
furniture. Carpets, stoves. etc
Also buying waste paper in bales
newspapers, books and magazines
t:has n. Rauch. Corner Cameron
and Royal streets. Phone S33.
- "..n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-25

FOR RENT-Niccly furnished, large
front room on ground floor, e;ec-
trio lights, suitable for two gen
ecmcn or ys..::".. married couple.
Apply 326 South Washington street
119-tf.S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-25
nd The authorities know it."

town, and the, authorities know it."
Mrs. Thomason said. eff no way
is found to put them out women will
do it-with brickbats and hatchets, II
necessary. The assistant States at
torncy said he would be gEad TO pro-
sccute if he would get the evidence.
We will dress up as men and get the
evidence" :
Mrs. Thonlason said she did { not
want to be regarded as the village
scold, but explained women of the
town were calling upon her as head;
Of the Womans Christian Temperance
Union to do. something. iS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-25
DETERMINED lE1,l E WOMEN
With Brickbats and Hatchets They
Threatened to Attack the Homes
of Elusive Keepers
of Elusive Keepers

Aurora, III, May. 24.-Mrs. J w.
Themason, president of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union local,
warned the authorities yesterday that
unless they enforced the prohibition
women of her organization would
disguise as men and attack blind
tigers with brickhats and haItchets.
: Liquor is being openly sold down.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-25

FOR RENT--Furnished rooms. APP
ply at 613 North Washington ST.
1922.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-25
FOR SALE
North Washington Street

\ two story brick six rooms and
bath. electric lights, gas. hot water
heat, dry cellar, porches from, and
rear. This hcmc is hard wood finish.
in pcrfcc. condition and contains many
features making it most desirable and
vcry reasonable in price. Owner le2v-
NJ >;.r, can give possession IN any
sy.$uoaD.- ';me. T,r I. hex .sfc!-
pEttInu.
(. :. t.N!tN 4 and COMPANY
TT %@r,c Fairfax Street
i"i>"'a- amber Of Commerce
fhone 432
l2a-2c.
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SOUTHERN RAILWAY
SYSTEM

Arrlvai and Departure or Passenger
Trains Union Sation. Alexandria. Va
The following schedule figures pub
lished as information and not guar
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Trains, Union Sation. Alexandria. Va
The following schedule figures pub
lished as information and not guar
anteed.
lEastcrn Standard Tline)
South North
New York Memphis
1876 a. m... CEia BristoD ..12.13 a. NJ,
Washington-Danvii
1877 a. NJ. ,LocaD Isis y. M.
New Yprk-New Orleans
SAT T. M. Via Atlanta) ;. lies y. nj.
or a. ~ WASH HarrisonburG 9.l3 p. m.
Washington-Atlant
9.37 a. M. tCoaches) lib p. NJ.
Washington Memphis
ear D. M. (Via BristoD Ass p. m.
0ashinGton-B Birmingham
3.17 D. m. Via Atlanta) ..12.OS y. III.
IL y. M. Wash. MISUNDERSTANDING 1903 In.
Washington charlottesville
1.22 nj -. uocaD -. 1858 a. NJ.
Washington Warrnnton
E22 o. H.. UocaD ...*.7.53 d. m.
7l2 D. m. y. y. Aiken augusta us am.
New York-Ncw Orleans
1909 p. ~. (Via BristoD ..T.43 a. IN
1917 p. III. New York Atlanta SIS a. m
New YorkNew Orleans
Hoe p. M. (Eia AtlantD .9.2S Il. m
Charlotte Washington
---------- ...... LocaD 500. sac r. m
The Southern Serves The South
:. y. Shelton, Ticket Agent. AlcIan-
dria, Va; s. e. Division Pas
srngcr Agent, 49,, j. "a. Ave. Wash.
iagton, D. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-25
HOUSEKEEPING APARTMENTS

HOUSEKEEPING APARTMENTS
Furnished or r"F-~nisf ed, weekly
rates, s. t. SD. monthly rates.
$3.50 to $50 incl1' ng gas for
cooking electric lights. water rent.
use Of bath and telephone. Ground
for ga,tcn Private playground for
children Best references required.
Lease If desired. Spacious and beau
tiful ncmc rn the hank Of the Po-
tomac. "Vowcll Court Apartment
Hotel, 6I0 South Lee street.
1l3l2c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-25
DIES IN FIRE

Blucfield. w. Va, May 25.-Ont
person was burned to death and two
others are believed to have been killed
in a fire Of undetermined origin
which destroyed an entire block Of
houses at WEIGH, Mcdowell county,
West V:rg:naS yesterday. The loss is
estimated al mere than 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1920-05-25

UKULELE, MANDOLIN, VIOLIN
STUDIO-UKULELE taught in
ten lessons. Studio open Mondays
and Thursdays from one to eight
at Room 6, 624 King Street.
123-Gp.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-11
L. S. Would Run Barge
Canal Another Year
Lost Money in 1919, but Did
Not Have Needed Equipment,
Federal Attaches Saw

From The Tribonc's Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON, April 1o.-The New
York state barge canal has been oper
ated at loss by the government, rep
resentatives of the War Department
testified to-day before the Senate
Interstate Commerce Committee. Ex-
tension OF operation for another year
was urged.
H. s. Noble, assistant to Director
General Hines and Federal manager Of
the canal, and Captain John f. Pratt.
attached to the Railroad Admins ira
ton, appeared for the government.
Mr. Noble said the government had
been experimenting to demonstrate how
the canal could be made of great com
mercial value. 1t had not had full
opportunity to work out the plans for
the canal. he added
Continued operation Of the waterway
with the present equipment, Mr.. Noble
said, would result in an annual loss Of
100000. The canal lost 100000 under
government operation in 1918, S140 900
in 1919 and $4,000 in January and the
same amount in February of this year
"At present there are 100000 bush
els of grain. at Buffalo awaiting ship
ment," the witness continued. at can
not be handled. We want tho govern
ment TO get equipment and show what
the canal can do"
W. f. Ward. secretary of the Tona-
wanda Chamber OF Commerce. testified
that Everybody in Western New York"
favors ending Federal control of tAc
canal
4. b. Fry, representing the Merch-
chants Association of New York, dc
ciared government control had discour.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-11

aged private enterprise and investment
in the waterway.