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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-01-06

" ~ - ~ II oShs
The track laying is under the su-
pervision of o. Hodges, superinten-
dent of the Anthony & Northwestern
and the Kansas & Oklahoma. Mr..
Hodges gave what information was
desired in regard to the work already
finished, and the prospects for the
future. According to Mr.. Hodges,
1890 feet of steel has already been
laid. This takes the track to the big
cut northwest of Forgan. There is
enouuIh steel on hand to lay several
miles Of track, while 5000 more ties
have been bought and are expected
to arrive right away.
The steel is 60-pound and in good
condition, while the ties looked to
the reporter as about the same size
and condition as used on the Rock
Island. Mr.. Hodges gave the infor-
nation that he had experienced con-
siderable difficulty nj getting men to
work on the steel gang, and was still
running short-handed.
A car of frogs and switch material
arrived in Forgan Tuesday, and will
be used in constructing a switch two
miles this side of Forgan where ma
terial will be stored. Mr.. Hodges
says he expects material to keep
coming steadily enough that all crews
may be kept on the job and the work
rushed.
After watching the steel gang
work for a while, the reporter in
spected the work being done by
Strickland & Smedley, grading con-
tractors. They have completed the
work of making the big cut, and were
smoothing the surface of the cut for
the ties. This was practically COM
pleted. They have graded something
like a mile and half out of Forgah,
connecting with a stretch of more
than half mile graded last summer.
AS soon as they finish smoothing out
the big cut, they will move up and
begin connecting the new grade with
the six miles graded previously near
Floris. There is a stretch of seven
miles, mostly light grading, and the
two grades will be connected, bring
ing the grade to within ten miles
Of Liberal.
They have a good force of men
and teams and are making a very
nice grade.
Chief Engineer Messer and his en-
gineering crew were found three
miles out of Forgan. They had just
finished setting the grade stakes for
the first thre miles and were start
on the fourth. Mr.. Messer stated
that work of surveying the townsite
of Greenough, two miles north and
one-half mile west of Floris post-of-
fee, would be started Wednesday
morning.
The townsite is to be located on
the Kinds farm, and is pretty, level
country as there is in the whole.
southwest, and an ideal location for
a town.
Although we have visited that
country many times we could not
help being impressed with the beau
ty and desirability of the territory.
There is no better or more fertile
land in the southwest than at the To-
alton of the town of Greenough and
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-01-06
NEW WEATHER FLAG AT P o.

The postoffice has received some
new weather flags which were great
ly needed as the old ones were mere
tatters,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-01-06
ENTERTAINED FOR REV. ELDER

Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Linsy enter
tanned at six o'clock dinner Tuesday
evening for Rev. Elder of Florence,
Colorado.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-01-06

]. T. Newly and wife left Tues
day for Claremore, New Mexico,
where they will make a short visit
with Mrs. Newby's sister, Mrs. Rob-
ert Gates.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-01-06
LIVELY SPECULATION OVER HARDNG'S
STAFF IN THE EXECUTIVE OFFICES

PRESIDENTELECT DURING LAST SEVERAL MONTHS At MA.
RiON OHIO, WILL co TO WASHINGTON FOR POSITIONS IN
WHITE HOUSE-THREE MENTIONED FOR SECRETARY
Arizona republican., 1921-05-18
Schaefer Sets New Record In Billiard Play With Belgian

SAN FRANCISCO. May 17.-Jake Schaefer of San Francisco, estab- lished what was said to be a worlds 1S.2 balk line billiard record here yes terday when he scored 400 points in three innings against Edouard Hore- mans, Belgian champion, who scored III points in two innings.
 Schaefer had an incompleted run of 6S remaining from Saturdays con test. His first inning today resulted in 326 points-a total of 394. He scored 70 points in his second inning and ran out the four points to com pIete the 400 block in his third in
Arizona republican., 1921-05-18
Benrah And Sailor
 Friedman VIII Meet
 On Fourth of July
TRepublican A. p. Leased Wire1

CHICAGO, May 17.-Benny Leon ard, lightweight boxing champion, and Sailor Freedman of Chicago have been matched for ten-round bout at Benton Harbor, Mich., July 4, 1t was announced today by Floyd Fitzsimmons, fight promoter Fitz- simmons said he had guaranteed Leonard $30,000 and Freedman s1O GOO in the event he beats Johnny Dundee in their bout at East Chicago, May 27.
 The articles stipulate that the weight shall be 1855 pounds at 10 a. m. on the day of the bout, with the un- derstanding that each man shall be granted one pound leeway.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-18
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE.

Yesterdays Results Vernon, &; Salt Lake, 5. Sacramento, 4; San Francisco. 3. Seattle Oakland-Traveling Los Angeles Portland-Traveling
 Today's Games Oakland at Sacramento. Vernon at Salt Lake. Seattle at Frisco. Portland at Los Angeles.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-18
Chicago CrippIes
 Win Four Stroiphf

CHICAGO, May 17.-Chicago won its fourth consecutive game by de- feating Philadelphia, making a clean sweep of the series. Falk's batting put Chicago ahead His triple drove in three runs in the third and his single sent another across in the sixth. Score: R. H. F.. Philadelphia ..o01 oil 010- Il Chicago ....... .O04 GOA 2O%-10 13
 Batteries: Harris, Keefe, Nasty, Perry and Perkins; McWeeney and Schalk.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-18
Washington Wins Final Game From
 Cobb's Sluggers

DETROIT, May 17.-W ashington won the final contest of the series from Detroit. The game was pitch ing duel between Mogridge and Leon ard. Mogridge famed two pinch hit ters in the ninth, the only inning in which a Detroit runner passed second base. Score:
Arizona republican., 1921-05-18
Sf. Louis BrolUns
 Beat Boston So1
Republican A. p. Leased WIrel

ST. LOUIS. May 17.-Gerber's sim gle Jacobson's triple and a wild pitch by Meyers in the eighth gave St. Louis two runs and a victory over Boston. Pennock held the Browns safe after the first, but gave way to a pinch hitter. Boston could do little with Davis. Score: R. H. F.. Boston .0O0 900 200-2 s c St. Louis 200 900 02--4 10 3
 Batteries: Pennock, Meyers and Ruel: Davis and Severeid
Arizona republican., 1921-05-18
New York Giants
 w in 4 Straight
 From Cincinnati
IRepubIIcan Al. P. Leased Wlrel

NEW YORK, May 1.-The New York Nationals made it four straight from Cincinnati by winning an II in ming contest. A home run by Walker with none out in the eleventh broke up the contest. Prior to that he had hit a triple and a double. Score:
Arizona republican., 1921-05-18
PIRATES MAKE
 II Z OUT OF 5
TRepubIIcan A. p. Leased WIre1

PHILADELPHIA, May 17.-Pltts~ burg made it two out of three by winning. Three errors in the foprth presented the visitors with four runs. Schmidt. Pittsburg catcher. retired with split finger in the second. He will be out of the game about three days Score:
Arizona republican., 1921-05-18
Braues Beat Cubs
 In Eighth Ir,r1ing

BOSTON, May 17.-Boston made it's hits count for runs against Martin and Jones today. defeating Chicago, & to 4. In the eighth, Oeschger's double to right scored three runs Score: R. H. F. Chicago 200 100 010-4 13 1 Boston 300 001 04*- S9 2
 Batteries: Martin, Jones and Killi- fer; Oeschger and O'Neill
Arizona republican., 1921-05-18

inpaugh: Johnston to SeweH, CD; Baker to Pipp; Seweu to Stephenson to Johnston. Bases on baIl-Off Fer guson, 3; Uhle, 8. Innings pitched: Ferguson, '; Collins, 1. Struck out By Ferguson, 1; Collins, 1; Uhle, 4.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-18
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Yesterdays Results St. Louis, 4; Boston, 2. Chicago, 10; Philadelphia, 4. Detroit, l; Washington, 2. Cleveland. 4 New York, ?.
 Today's Games Washington at St. Louis. New York at Chicago. Boston at Detroit. Philadelphia at Chicago.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-18
RUTH CONNECTS FUR NUMBER F.
TRepuhlican A. p. Leased Wire,

N.-EN BLAND, May 17-Babe Ruth mace his twelfth home run, batting s1e csn over the wall in right center, nas~ Cleveland won from New York. speaker and Ruth nearly came to -.c~~ ln the sixth but were separated.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-18

Smith, Walker Three base hits Young, Walker. Home run-Walker. Stolen bases-Frisch, Kopf. Sacri- flee hits-Duncan ?, Wingo, Barnes, Young, Bancroft. Double plays Young to Rapp; Bancroft to Frisch to Kelly. Bases on balls-Barnes 6, Napier 8. Hit by pitcher-By Barnes (Fonseca). Struck out-By Barnes l, Napier l.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-18
Corbett Talks With Dempsey And Decides Carpentier Is Loser

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.. May IT, James J. Corbett, former heavy weight champion. spent several hours with Jack Dempsey today at his training camp at Airport. Corbett expressed confidence in Dempsey's ability to beat Georges Carpenter
 Dempsey spent a strenuous day in working out On Saturday night Dempsey will give his first public exhibition since he began training.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-18

EIRST thing you do next l go get some nlakin's papers and some Prince Albert to- bacco and puff away on a home made cigarette that will hit on all cylinders every time the clock ticks!
 No use sitting-by and say ing maybe you'll cash this hunch tomorrow. Do it while the going's good; for, man-o- man, you can't figure out what you're passing by! Such flavor, such coolness, such more-ish-ness--well, the only way to get the words en- phatic enough is to go to it and know yourself!
Arizona republican., 1921-05-18
Brooklyn Wins Final
 From St. Louis Cards
TRepubIican A. p. Leased Wirel

BROOKLYN, May 17.-Brooklyn took the final contest of the series from St. Louis after the Cardinals had won the first three. Krueger of Brooklyn and McHenry of St. Louis hit home runs. Score: R. H. l.. St. Louis .111 010 012-7 Is Brooklyn .001 042 20@-9 13
 Batteries: Haines. North, Goodwin and Dilhoefer; Grimes and Kreuger.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-18

sox contract. it was announced here
 He is s feet inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. He will report to Man ager Gleason the first week in June
Arizona republican., 1921-05-18

Prince Albert is sold fn soppy red bags, fidy red fins, hGndsemo pound and haH pound fin hu- r--idors and in the pound crystal glass humidor arith sponge Tnoistener fep that keeps the to- kseco tn such perfect
 condition.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-18
ming.

IlilS-
 The total score in the 1000 poin match now stands:
 Schaefer, $500; Horemans, 2,13l
Arizona republican., 1921-05-18
@HOW 1HEY' IS STAND
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Yesterdays Results

Yesterdays fesUTtS New York. 4: Cincinnati. 3. St. Louis, [; Brooklyn, g. Pittsburg, s; Philadelphia, 4. Boston. S; Chicago, f.
 Today's Games St. Louis at Philadelphia. Chicago at New York. Cincinnati at Boston. Pittsburg at Brooklyn
Arizona republican., 1921-05-18

*Batted for Leonard in eighth.
 s*Batted for Jones in ninth.
 ***Ratted for Oldham in ninth.
 Score by innings:
 Washington ......... 100 900 000-2 Detroit .......... 900 900 00I-1
 Summary: Two-b base hits-Jones. Three base hits-Judge, Miller. Stolen base-Rice. Sacrifice hits-O'Rourke. Leonard, Charity. Bases on balls off Mogridge 2. Innings pitched Leonard s, Oldham l. Struck out By Leonard ?, Mogridge 4. Oldham 1.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-18
WHITE sox GET HuRLER

CHICAGO, May 17.-Jeff Stafford. a right-hand pitcher, attending Southwestern university, George town. TeXas. today signed a White
Arizona republican., 1921-05-18
You'll enjoy the
 sport of rolling
 'em with P. A.!

And, besides Prince Albert's delightful flavor, there's its freedom from bite and parch which is cut out by our ex- elusive patented process! Ger tainly-you smoke P. A. from sun up till you slip between the sheets without a come back.
 Prince Albert is the tobacco that revolutionized pipe smoking. If you never could smoke a pipe-forget it! You can-AND YOU WILL-if you use Prince Albert for packing! It's a revelation for pipes as well as for rolling cigarettes!
Arizona republican., 1921-05-18
I [.l {
 
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Pacific Coast
TIGERS BEAT BEES

At Salt Lake: K. Il. E. Vernon r 1 Batteriess Shellenback and Han nah; Reiger. Bromley, Thurston and Byler.
 SACS BEAT SEALS
 At San Francisco. R. II. E. Sacramento 0 San Francisco ...............3 3 0 Batteries: Niehaus, Penner and Elliott; Scott, Lewis, McQuaid, Couch and Agnew, Yelle.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-18

DARTMOUTH BEATS IGERS
 PRINCETON, N. J., May IT. - Squeeze plays in the first and sixth innings enabled Dartmouth to defeat Princeton today, 2 to 0.
Arizona republican., 1921-05-18
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

Kansas City, 7- Toledo. 4. Minneapolis sIndianapolis Wet grounds.
 Milwaukee Columbus-RaiI,.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1921-07-02
ACULOS

Cine Tres. Banderas.-El episodio II
de la magnifca serie: "La Novia No.
13 ell Submarine Internal y Car
lysle Blackwell en- el bonito drama:
Gel que nunca pierde".
| TeatrO America.-Matinee Y noche:
FL bonito drama en- actos "Una Ho-
IA de Amor, por la encantadora Ze-
ma Keefe.
| Cine Luna.-El drama en- actos,
/ "Honor sin Mancha", por Alice &C.
rard, el episodio 9 de "Oro de Pi-
ratas".
TcatrO Rialto.-Sabado 2 de julio,
Nazinova, 'Mas fuerte que la muer-
te".
Cine Real.-El episodio de "La
Novia 13" Y un drama en- actos.
Cine Monte Carlo.-El hermoso dra-
ma en- cinco actos el cpisodio s dc
LA NOvia IL.
/ Cine Victory Garden.-Estreno de
la superfilm en- actos interpretada
por todas las estrellas de la casa Art
craft y que lleva por titulo "Heliotro-
po"
! Cine Puerto Rico.-Estreno de la
production europea Ell que la encanta-
dora Mania Zatschewa hace un traba-
10 exquisite, titulado: La Nneva Ra
za". Ocho reels de suma importan-
cia.
Cine Norma.-El gran Eddie Polo
en- los episodios 13 y II de GEL Hijc
del Circo" y otra cinta c6mica.
] Cine Las ARtillas, (Dctras de Ia
lleres).-"Semivirgenes" por Mania
Tzastchewa.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1921-07-02

mas, comedia en- 6 actos, por Cons
! tance Talmadge Y un "Vod-a-Vil''. Ma
tinee con "Las Aventuras de Ruth
Roland, episodios 8.
Teatro Rialto.-Domingo de julio,
"Juventud Intrepida' por Gladys Wal
ton.
| Cine Real.-El hermoso drama de la
vida real, titulado "Amor Sublime Te-
soro" y una cinta comica.
Cine Monte CarlO.-Una excelente
cinta comica ell sublime drama, til
! tulado:s "Amor Sublime Tesoro".
Cine Victory Garden.-Robert War
wick en- la sensational cinta titulada
"Trece la Mesa" y reaparicion a su
! regreso de Cuba de Raul del Monte
con SUI cuadro Bufo Cubano. Todo
nuevo.
Cine Puerto Rico.-Matinal con Ell
mismo programa de la noche. Matt
nee con los episodios Is y is de la
importante serie de Juanita Hansen,
tituIada: ia Ciudad Perdida''. Por la
noche: Estreno de los episodios Is y
16 de la serie de Eddie Polo, titulada:
"El Hijo del Circo". Tambien exhi-
bira una comedia Universal.
/. Cine Norma.-"El Bandido de Susa-
ma, por Matge. Kennedy y el episo-
dio IL de LAS Cuatro Llaves". Ma
tinee: Con LAS Bodas. de Chaplin"
en seis actos.
Cine Las Antillas, (Detras de Ia
lIcrcs).-"Juan Jose'', drama inter
pretado por Julia Delgado Caro- CAM
po.
Matinee; "rigre de la Montana +,
episodios 10 v 20.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1921-07-02
ESPECTACULOS PARA EIANANA
DOMINGO

Cine Tres Banderas.-En Ia matt
nee: Dos episodios de la gran serie:
Gel Leon de la Sierra" y dos cintas
comicas.
Por la noche: Precioso drama en- 5
.actos: LAS Aventuras de Marion Da-
ries" y una cinta c6mica y una Re-
vista.
Teatro America.-Matinal y noche:
Estreno en- Puerto Rico del programa
clasico en- actos "Los Cinco Tunan-
tes". production Golwyn, por un CRU
po dc estrcllas. Hahra matiude para
llifios. con LA Gran Jugada.
Cine Luna.-"Dcntro de dos sema-
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1921-07-02
ESPECTACULOS PARA Ell
LUNES

Cine Tres Banderas.--Este dia dc
fiesta nacional de un recuerdo his
torico para ell mundo entero, llevara
al lienzo la extraordinaria cinta en- 5
actos: "Las Hucllas dc un Crimen"
por Frank Mayo y una cinta comica Y
una Revista.
Tcatro Observation-Disclosures y noche:
La bonita comedia dramatica en- ac-
tos "La Experta en- Amor, por Cons
tance Talmadge Y un Voud-O-Vill.T
Cine LuEa.-Un excelente Y varia-
do programa.
Teatro Rialto.-Lunes, 4 de julio,
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1921-07-02
Pueblo, Desperta! Pueblo, Economiza!
Pueblo, Distingue!

nas unico jab6r excelso "BROWN" otulado
GADIERNO anonadado deequbrado enmis
despfarador aaa dvagas capacdad dismnuy
o pone teia de juioio
pagan och dez 10 pued consegure de
la msd, absurdo inexpicabe
De aseveraci6a puede d R media Isa sABIAMENTE
jabon CADIERNo gran bcnepto por
alta calidad, efciencia econ6mico precio.
CADIERNO HERMANOS.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1921-07-02
Sc VENDE

Una hermosa finca de COCOS EN-
- Darrio Carrizal dc Aguada. conti-
qua al mar y a 20 minutes de Agua-
dilla. Pertencciente la Succession Gar
cia, de Mayagiiez.
Son 1000 palmas nuevas min en-
20 cuerdas y 2|3.
The New York herald., 1921-05-17
Continued from Fwst Page.

OF presently. Thirdly, as ratification is
but the expression OF the appreciation OF
the people and is to be effective when
had In three-fourths OF the States, there
Is fair implication that II must be sutfi-
ciently contemporaneous In that number
of States to reflect the will OF the people
in all sections at relatively the same
period. which. OF course, ratification
scattered through long period OF years
would not do.
cot the power OF Congress, keeping
within reasonable limits to fix definite
period for the ratification we entertain
no doubt. Whether a definte period for
ratification shall be fxed so that all may
know what II IS and specula tion on what
is reasonable time may be avoided Is,
in our opinion. a matter OF detail. which
Congress may determine as an incident
OF its power TO designate the mode OF
ratification.
THE provisions OF the Volstead act
under which the petitioner was arrested
were by the terms OF the act to be In
force from and after the date when the
amendment should 20 into effect, and the
latter by its own terms was to go into
effect one year after being ratified. It's
ratification. of which we take judicial
cognizance, was consummated January
16. 1919. That the Secretary OF state
did not proclaim its ratification until
January 20, 1919. Is not material, Tor the
date OF the contamination and not that
on which it is proclaimed, controls IL
follows that the provisions of the act
with which the petitioner Is concerned
went into effect January 16. 1890
The New York herald., 1921-05-17
STRENGTH DEVELOPS
IN WHEAT MARKET
Corn and Oats Lower, While
Provisions Weaken in
Chicago.

CHICAGO, May 16 - Considerable
strength developed in the wheat market
day, owing more or less to unseason-
able cold weather and to a sharp upturn
In prices at Winnipeg. The market closed
unsettled at the same as Satur-
days average 10 13c. higher, with
May si.46 TO sl.46A and July s1.15h to
s1.l5la. Corn finished q 10 1c. lower.
oats off u a. &c. TO ssc., and provisions
unchanged TO 25c. down.
Reports Of heavy frost at various
places gave the bulls an advantage in
the wheat market almost from the out
set, an advance which was quickly sup
plemented by word that May delivery
at Winnipeg showed a rise OF 3
cents. compared with Saturday. II was
said growers appeared to have command
OF the situation AT Winnipeg Meanwhile
country offerings here and at other do
mestic markets we're light Another bull
ish factor was the disposition which
some influential traders showed to take
less bearish view of pending legisla-
tion On the other hand, rains In Texas
and Oklohama, together with better crop
reports from parts OF Kansas tended TO
ease the July delivery somewhat.
Hedging pressure on corn weakened
the market both for corn and oats.
Lower quotations on hogs had a bear
ish effect on provisions and so, too did
belief that the semi monthly statement
would show fair increase in supplies.
The New York herald., 1921-05-17

leaves a gap between estimated reve-
rue and expenditure that bespealks ex-
tensive financing by the Dominion this
year. Canada's s estimated revenue for
1891 and 1922 is s435, SEQ. 0oo and her reve-
nue. available is placed at s572 600,
leaving sc2. .760. 900 10 be raised. In 1920
and 1921 there was an addition to the
national debt of sl0i 600 900, bringing the
total debt TO 81. go. 2SS. ZOO, or more than
s26l per capita OF our population.
A much more active stock market
situation has developed in Canada. al
though II Is marked BY an attitude OF
cautiousness not noted for considerable
time. Temporarily, most depressing de-
velopments have taken place or have
been discounted in advance. Many
large investors are reported 10 be ac-
lively in the market for good securities.
The sharp rise In the National Breweries
shares, listed here to 57i5, following
the tax cut was a noteworthy develop
ment and aided the balance OF the
list to better levels and cheered senti-
ment.
In the bond and the security markets
the feeling is hopeful. Large bond or
ganizations report ready absorption
of good securities yielding fair re-
turn and investors are more willing TO
accept a 6 per cent. return than they
have been in many years. Municipal
issues are being offered to Yield ap-
proximately that return. but industrials
have to be on a much more attractive
basis, some new offerings providing for
a yield OF more than per cent. not
meeting with the demand expected.
There continues TO come forward a
large amount of provincial and munic-
ipal financing
The New York herald., 1921-05-17
MORE r. r. PROFITS
ASKED BY WILLARD
Says Expense Must Be Cut to
Continue.
Special Despatch to THE NKw YoaK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau,
WAshingtOn, ID. c., May IL.

Special Despatch TO THE NKw YoRK HERALD
New York Herald Bureau,
Washington, ID. c., May II.
Private operation Of the rail transpor-
tation Of the country cannot continue
long if present standards of revenues and
expenses are not changed 30 as to per-
NIT greater profits. the Senate Commit
tee on Interstate Commerce was told to-
day by Daniel willard, president OF the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. In his
opening testimony In the Senate railway
investigation.
While he did not state the alterna-
tive, Senator Cummins Ua.), chairman
of the committee. believes 1t to be re-
newed public operation. At the same
time he stated that the committee Is de-
sirous of aiding in the reduction Of the
expense OF railroad operation and is
conducting its inquiry for that purpose.
Mr. Willard insisted that private OPP
GRAFTON Is far more successful than Gov
crnment operation. asserted that the
public Jared better and added AS
soon as the revenues and operating costs
Of the road can be brought to proper
relationship the railroad problem as it
presents itself to-day will have been
largely II not wholly solved"
Discussing alleged injuries brought
upon the roads by the experiment Of
Government operation, Mr. Willard en-
phasized the neglect he said had been
permitted in keeping equipment OF the
roads up to the proper standards.
To show the greater efficiency of
private over government operation. Mr..
Willard cited figures showing that since
the return Of the roads and during the
life of the present railroad law the net
tonnage OF freight carried was 100000
600 met ton miles" more than they ever
handled before in the same length Of
time, explaining that met ton miles"
means the number Of tons OF freight
multiplied by the number Of miles car
ried.
That the increased business was not
productive Of even larger proportion
OF net" he said, was due In part to
the handicaps encountered in the So
called McGraw strikes" the necessity Of
relocating equipment with consequent
increase in empty car mileage, and the
fact that large number were not in
condition to handle the character OF
traffic for which they were designed"
He denied that the cost OF shipping
wheat to Argentina was less than TO
ship It to New York from given point.