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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-06
WANT HANGM N BACK.
South Dakota and Minnesota May Restore
Capital Punishment

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening.
Pierre, S. D., ia "a bill as intro
dueed in the Senate Of the South Dakota
legisatue today to restore capital piunsh-
ment for first degree murder which was
abolished by the last legislature
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-06
Bible Class Meeting

The Philathea Baraca Bible classes of
Union NJ i. Church will meet at the
home of Mrs. Walter Walls, sl7 North
jackson street, tonight After their repu-
lar monthly business meeting social
hour viii be enjoyed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-06
Neaiher fnrerAN

By Associated Press 90 Ever, Evenue
FOR Delaware
Fair tonight and friday rislus .emuers
ture Friday fresh northacat Nin4s. aila
inishing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-06
Pollyanna Branch Postpones Meeting

meeting Of the Pollyanna branch Of
the Sunshine Society has been postponed
until next Thursday night
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-06

Storm Doors, Storm Sash, Porch In
closures. Tindan 4 Son, 6i4 atpall
tsrect.--Ady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-06

Clover Dairy Safe Milk makes robust
children. Phone I540.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-06

Perfect Fitting Eyeglasses. Collins
& Meyer, 10I West Eighth street ADV.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-06

A cheap healthfui food Clover Dairy
Safe Milk. Phone 1910 ADV
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13
DRAMATIC CLUB WILL PRODUCE
 CLEVER COMEDY

Much comedy and scintil1ating wit will be enjoyed tomorrow evening at the performance of "Erin's Triumph, or Sim Feinisrn.'' which is to be pro- duced by St. Mary's Dramatic club in the school hall, at the corner of Pembroke and Steuben streets, at S:15 o'clock for the benefit of the church
 The cast is comprised of several of the talented young amateurs in this city who have all appeared before the footlghts on several occasions. Those playing important roles are: Miss Hazel Thompson, Miss Genevieve Brown Miss Julia Farnam Miss Lenore Heffernan, Charles Yelling ton, Joseph Clabby, Joseph Onkey, John COlgan, and William Walsh
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13
CLUBS COMBINE
 TO GIVE PRETTY
 GARDEN PARTY

An unusual garden party will be given at the home of Mrs. Lucien T. Warner of 61 Broad street tomorrow afternoon and evening, by the We'd nesday Workers and Young Woman's Guild of the United Congregational church. In honor of Flag Day which is celebrated tomorrow, the color scheme of the affair wlI be red. white and blue.
 During the afternoon, fancy arti- cIes, aprons towels, children's clothes. with all kinds of home made food will be on sale at the various booths. Mrs. William Bristol, Jr., as- sisted by Mrs. William Seeley and Mrs Warren Briggs will look after the fancy articles; Mrs. William Light will have the apron and useful article booth; and Mrs Harry Walker and Mrs. William Nichols, the food table
 A delicious home cooked supper consisting of salads, cold meat strawberry short-cake and ice cream will be served from until o'clock on the lawn. There will be a story teller to amuse the children, as well as games arranged for them,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13
VIVID PROGRAM ARRANGED BY
 DANCING PUPILS

An effective program which com priseS rNthnic play, Kindergarten work classical interpretations of beautiful musical numbers, toe dan cinE, and drama in the various forms. vii be offered tomorrow evening in Odd Fellows hall on Broad street, by the pupils of Mrs. May Sales HanCort in their closing recital.
 Mrs. Florence LeSere-Hayes, who IS the possessor of a charming con tralto voice, besides being gifted in dramatics, will assist on this occa- slon- Feature numbers will be ex- ecuted by Mary Danley, Cicilian Sat terello, Frances McKeon Mildred Hill, and Eleanor Fullen.
 Other pupils taking part in the program include: Hilda Schreiber, Florence Marilla, Margaret Forman Alice Rowe, Eeanor Foley, Marion McManuS, Ethel Bennett, Natalie Dobson, Mary Stafford. Iilda Conroy, Muriel Howe, Mrs. Hazel Nichols Fall ton. Ruth Jessup, Helen Sherwood, and Elizabeth Roche. A string orches- tra will accompany the dancers. and refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the program.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13
MANY STUDENTS WILL SING AT
 CLOSING RECITAL

An attractive program has been ar ranged by Mrs. Susan Hawley-Davis for the closing recital of her pupils which Is to take place tomorrow evening, in the ballroom of the Strat- field at SIS o'clock.
 A chorus of women's voices, a mixed quartet duet and solo numbers will be featured on the program. Those participating include: Mrs. Frank M- Bunster, Miss Grace Can field, Miss Sylvia Barlow, Miss Lucia Klein, Miss Jennie Cockett Miss Josephine Conklin, Miss Marion Hodge, Miss Eleanor Rantz. Miss Hilda Whitlock, Miss Dorothy Gar ner, Miss Winifred Smith, Miss Nellie Pettigrew, Miss Vera Nicholson, Miss Hagen Grosshaus, Miss Marguerite Sanford, Miss Helen Raymond, Miss Elba Moren, Miss Kathleen Ryan, Miss Veronica Donahue Miss Marjorie Allen, Mrs. c. F. Larsen, Mrs. An drew Smith, Mrs. Fred. Silliman, Mrs. Frank Connor, Joseph Hafner, Miss Evelyn Flames, Mrs. William Grippin, Delbert Blackman, Robert Butt, Miss Olive Rankin, Sidney Evans, Miss Anna Sides, Hermann Krecke- mier, Mrs. OHe Tallerdy, Mrs. Vera Seim, Mrs. Fred. W. Sullivan, Jr., L. P. Oviatt and Mrs. R. M. Godfrey.
 Mrs. Edna Norhrop Kearns and L. P. Oviatt will act as accompanies for the evening.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13

c Showers G. Kenneth
 292 Jackson Ave Schwartz, Harold G.
 26S Capitol Ave. c Schwartz, Joseph 1159 Park Ave. s Seaberg, Charles 57 Carleton Ave. s Senior, Palmer Sport Hill B Sheehan, Edward
 514 Connecticut Ave. c Shelley, Daniel c. 1641 Noble Ave. S Sidon, Arthur
 21 Longview Ave, Fairfield s Smick, Abraham 50 Johnson St. c Smick, Samuel 50 Johnson St. $ Snow, William 14o Deforest Ave. s Stone, David s. AS Buckingham St. c Straus, Michael HAS Railroad Ave. c Szouosy Alexander 523 Pine St. c TheHn, Leon 2935 No. Main St. I Thornton, Frank B Tippett, Charles 26 Vine St 5 Tomlinson, Bruce IA Roosevelt St. c Turchik, Frank
 1S0 Summerheld Ave. Tyler, Edward 197 Elmwood Ave. s Tyler. Walter 125 Carleton Ave. $ Wales, Ralph
 R. F. D. No. 4, Monroe, Conn. s Wallace, Kenneth c.
 SS4 Howard Av5 c Warrek, George IS Cottage Place s Wedberg. Albert 1S4 Denver Ave. s Wedge, Walter B.
 3S1 Beechwood Ave c Weiss Morton 123 Sanford Ave c Weldon, Richard 327 Broad St s Whiting, Sherman 2O1o Park Ave c Wiener. Conrad 46 Chapel St c Yekelchick, Samuel
 so4 Map1ewood Ave
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13
Laurel Beach
 To Be Scene Of Pretty Wedding

An interesting wedding scheduled to take place on Friday afternoon, June 24. at o'clock; Is that of Miss Mrs. Frank L. Capps of Brooklyn, N. Y formerly of this city, and pr. s. Domosthenes Zath of Chicago.
 The wedding will take place at the Beach. Miss Capps will be attired in a white crepe meteor gown brocaded with pearls. She will wear a veil arranged in cap shape and carry an arm bouquet of brides roses. Miss Isabelle Capps. her sister. will act as maid of honor, wearing a turqu oise blue georgette frock with a large picture hat and a corsage of sweet peas. Mrs. J. Bunneu Cromwell of matron of honor, and will wear a silver corded georgette gown trim med with irredescent colored beads and a corsage of pink roses.
 Dr. Zath will have his brother Constantine Zath as best man, and Leandre Connius acting as ushers.
 Speiders orchestra will play the wedding march and music for the re- ception The house is to be elabor- rately decorated with garden flowers, ferns and palms.
 After a honeymoon trip to various points of interest the couple will re- side in Chicago. where Dr. Zath is practising medicine.
 Miss Capps is a graduate of the Bridgeport High school and formerly resided on Fairfield avenue. Her father was at that time affiliated with the Columbia Graphophone Go. in the capacity of manager, only re- gently accepting an inviting offer to affiliate with the Pathe Photoplay Co. Miss Capps has been playing in the movies during the past year.
 Invitations have been issued by Mrs. John Beers, Jr., of Park street for a bridge and tea in honor of the bride-elect, to be held on Tuesday aftrnoon at the Weatogue Country club. The guests for this affair in- clue: Mrs. E. Brewster, Mrs. Ray Stillr1an, Mrs. Frank L. Capps, Mrs. R. Bret, Mrs. Charles Cydus, Mrs. F-arist Penfiebd, Mrs. Lila Hills. Miss Iris Comley. Miss Dorothy Capps and Mrs Beers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13
POLLS

Toto has his day today. The fla nous clown of the New York Hip podrome makes his funny bow to a Bridgeport audience at Polls and in rnilesttne is about to be passed.
 Bridgeport has welcomed many stage celebrities, noted actors, includ- ing Edwin Booth, Joe Jefferson and recently at Polls, Eddie Foy. Toto has won as great a distinction as these others but his field is knock about comedy and in this entertain ment department he has no equal Toto is the worlds supreme clown.
 The added attraction on the vau- "A Sculpture Gallery" The Night ons reproduce famous works of art, including those Of Rodin- Nelson Story and Elsie Clark will offer sessing couple have played all over the world, including China, Java, In dia, England, Scotland and Ireland. Arthur and Lydia Wilson, in s-Sweet- hearts a Ia Ca1s nave a talking Sweeny and Rooney will mix mirth, melody and notion
 Re putation' starring Priscilla Dean. opened a four-day engagement last night. This master picture gives her versatility in a dual role "Reputation'' is a gripping 1rana of the show world. It tells he story of two women, a wanton
 Thursday, Friday and Saturday the fea ture picture attraction will be Alice Toyce in .tCousin Kate,'' a Vitagraph i'm version of the play in which 7thel Barrymore achieved such rF9ao@nf9a ,h2ies' Danoers. ~ a big New Hum York uccess. will be the star vaudeville 'ffering.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13

Jack Bray of Vine street and Louis Rade1 of Washington avenue, both Yale students, spent the week end at Exeter Academy in New Hampshire attending the closing festivities of the preparatory school from which both were graduated.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13
WOMAN TO TAKE BAR

Next December Miss Minnie E. Dworken will take the examinations for the Connecticut bar. She is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. H Dworken of 754 Lafayette street, and if sue cessful will be the second lady lawyer to practice in Fairfield county. She was a former pupil at Prospect school and a member of this years graduat- ing class at New York university.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13

Mir. and Mrs. John Speide1 of 12S Gem avenue are rejoicing over the ar rival Of a baby daughter born at their home on June 5rd- Mrs. Spei- del was formerly Miss Doris Mohr of Park avenue
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13

MT. and Mrs. John Bray of Vine street are planning to open up theil cottage at Fairfield Beach for the season sometime this week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13

The Mary Sil1iman chapter of the D. A. R. met this afternoon in the sun parlors of the Suatfield hotel when a business session was held, in- terSpersed by musical selections ren- dered by Mrs. Clarence Hayes, popu- lar contralto So1oiSt
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13

MT. and Mrs. Frank Sanford and daughter Miss Marguerite of Hazel wood avenue will leave this week to open their cottge at Fairfield Beach for the season.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13
PERSONALS

Among the local students return ing from Choate school in Walling- ford, Conn.,, are Nathaniel Bishop, Harvey Hubbell Jr. Marion Wilmot, and Raymond Pardy who will arrive home this week for the summer va cation period
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13
February Glass of 1921

Hallen, Joseph 16s Sherwood Ave. Hockheiser, Molvine
 419 Huntington Road Kahn, Pauline CCertificate) Leech, John 1109 Central Ave. Moore. Richard 515 Carroll Ave. O'Dwyer, Bessie 306 Federal St. Patrizio, Rose Rahgo, William 1149 Hancock Ave. Reinhardt, Charles Jr.
 34 Hayes St
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13

planning to attend the benefit bridge party on Thursday afternoon. at the home of Mrs. Jonothan Godfrey at The Oaks.
 Many of the members of the Brook lawn Country club enoyed golf on Saturday and entertained at dinner parties in the evening preceding the moving pictures Among those acting as hosts and hostesses were: Mir. and Mrs H. C. Ives. H. H. Smith. MT. and Mrs E. B. Caldwell, Jr., MT. and Mrs Frank c. Hunt, W. Nj. Wheeler, MT. and Mrs. Clinton B. Seeley, pr. and Mrs ". L. Weadon. E. c. Hadley, pr. and Mrs. F. w. Pyle MT. and Mrs. Maturin B. Waldo, pr. W. J. Mclaughlin, Dr J. M Johnson and F. L. Mills
 The Mission Study group of the United Congregational Church will meet tomorrow morning at 10:30 in the parish house. A full attendance is desired
 A party of representative Shriners from the Bridgeport lodge left this morning for the middle west to attend the annual convention to be held in Des Moines, Iowa. Those attending are: George B. Beers, Potentate'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13
HIGH SCHOOL. TO
 GRADUATE BIG CLASS
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13

Mrs victor)CoIe of 335 Clinton ave. nue spent the week end in Kent Conn, with relatives.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13
Page Five

Ralph Sherwood. Past Potentate, John H. Richardson, Past Pontentate, and Thadeus Beecher. treasurer. The trip will consume about two weeks
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13

No reduction in the cost of shaving or hair cutting is possible in the near future. The local Barbers' union yesterday vated to uphold present nr-iceS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13

Mrs. Collie Morton of Lafayette street is entertaining Miss Emma Adams, who has been spending the winter in De Land, Florida, as her house guest for several days.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13

MT. and Mrs. Robert Hurley of Washing gton avenue will spend the summer at their cottage on Lake War They will leave this week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13

Mr. and Mrs Charles Lein af North Main street, enjoyed a week end mo- tor trip stopping to visit at SaybrooS Middletown, Hartford, Meriden, New Britain and New Haven, with friends.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13

Mrs Anna Eginger and daughter Miss Anna of 631 Brooks street will sail on Saturday, July 9th, for Hol- land and Germany where they will spend the summer months visiting relatives and friends. Miss Eginger is connected with the Credit depart ment of the Bridgeport Brass Go.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13

Don't Say ''I Saw It In tho aper." Say, "I Saw It in Tho
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13

A course in accitent prevention will be inaugurated into the curricN- Ium of public schools next year. The Manufacturers association is behind the move, and will present 200 text books on the sobject to the Board of Education
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13

Lack Of work will shut down both plants of the Bridgeport Brass Co., Officials claim the shut down is but temporary. The plants will be clos ed from July to 1S-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13

"A Regiment of Two", a three act comedy will be presented by Stratford Christ Church. in the parish house to- morrow evening. J. J. Groves is = director. An orchestra will furnish music for the occasion
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13

Announcement is made of the coming marriage of Miss Ethel May Smith, daughter of MT. and Mrs Arthur D. Smith of Milford. and Richard L. Ronald. which will take place on Saturday, July IS, at the home of the brides parents Only the imm ediate families are invited to the ceremony.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13

MT. and Mrs. Clinton Barnuu Seeley of Ingelside park, have been entertaining their niece, Miss Helen Conrad of Demarest, N. J., over the week end.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13

Mrs Ernest Butler of Courtlan Hill has returned from Philadelphia, Pa, after spending the past week in that city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13

Members of the Senior class of the Bridgeport high school enjoyed their anual picnic at Pleasure Beach on Friday. They were chaperoned by several of the members of the faculty
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13

Mir and Mrs. Robert Hawkins of Elmwood place have opened up their cottage at Fairfield Beach for the summer months
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13
PERSONALS.

MT. and Mrs. Felix Janicke of Courtland avenue, Black Rock, were host and hostess for a large dinner party at their home yesterday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13

The regular meeting of the Little Sisters will be postponed this week, owing to so many Of the members
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13

Miss Elsie Wheeler. daughter or MT and Mrs. Walter Wheeler or Academy Hill, Stratford, has returned home for the suRrner from the New Haven Schoal of Gymnastics, from which she has been graduated
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13

S Hinckley, Roger 565 Conn. Ave. s Hooper. Richard 147 Alpine St : Hopkins Ronald S41 Clinton Ave. $ Hubbard. Andrew 551 Norman St. s Hughes. Frank R. POP Hough Ave s Jepson. Chauncey 51O Wilmot Ave. s Kaesman, Stephen 1S4 Beach St s Kalnin. John l Kingsbury Road s Keane, Francis 92 Sanford Place s Keller, Alfred 415 Poplar St. $ Kenhartz. Stephen 31 Danube St. $ Kennel Edward North Ave. 5 Kennedy, Edward F.
 99 Washington Terrace s Konopky, Isadore 307 Lindley St. s Kraynick Joseph 425 Spruce St. s Lavery, Oscar 16 Livingston Place 5 Leipner, Benjamin
 721 Madison Ave c Lengyel, Joseph
 Carpathian Court B Levy. Herbert 112 Poplar St. . Lipnitzky. Nathan 190 Orchard St. 5 Lyford. Fillmore B. 9 Park St. 5 Lyon Earl 257 Park St. 6 Mccullough. Edward S7 James St. 5 McKeever. Frank 275 French St. McKeon, William 965 Grand St. 5 McNamara, Erwin T. 119 Vine St. T MagnuSon, Spencer
 552 Atlantic St. ; George Mansfield, 925 Noble Ave. , Mihaly, Joseph HAS Pembroke St. Molioy, Frank sos Norman St. : MoIloy, John sos Norman St. ; Mooney Sydney 132 Clinton Ave. , Moss, Harold 412 Putnam St. NusSe nfeld, Edward
 47O Beechwood Ave. ; Osborn Richard Galen
 SSS Broad St. ; Passolt Henry 511 Wood Ave. : Pederson, Walter 63 Hunting St. , Post. Harlan 137 Elmwood Ave. Quifiey. Lew. 29 Putnam St. : Quinlan, Francis 97 Anson St. : Ravitz, Bernard 115S State St. ; Reilly, Thomas PSI Vine St. ; Roberts, Harold 1491 North Ave. Rock, Robert 11S Lenox Ave. : Ruell, Charles 1s1 Calhoun Ave. Ryan, Martin 632 Noble Ave. , Schine, Edward e5 Wentworth St
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13

George M. Powell. formerly of Stratford avenue, Stratford. now a district representative of the Fire stone Tire company, with headquar- ters at Keene, N. H. spent the week end in Stratford visiting with friends and relatives
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-13
Che Read Annex
Bright New Georgette Frocks

rued tucked skirts and simple waists With Trimmed In white 16
 comfortable for hot weather.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-24

school and other bonds not now subject to the
normal taxes.
The excess profit tax, which only shifts the
burden from the rich TO the ultimate consumer,
is one reason there is such demand for tax
exempt securities. and once this tax is taken
OF, as will probably be done before long money
of the rich, which is now going into tax ex-
empt securities, will start turning back to bus
mess and industrial Investments. People of
wealth under present conditions find that their
returns are greater by buying tax exempt Sc
curides which net them four or five per cent
than it Is to invest their money in business
and pay most OF their profits to the govern
meHt I'm taxes
The realtors are right however, in pointing
out what they term in taxing mortgages on
real estate and at the same time permitting
too many other kinds OF Investments to escape
taxation They do not object so much to the
payment of the tax, bat rather point out that
placing the blunt of taxation upon real estate
is a drawback to home building. now SO badly
needed.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-24
Wealth and Beauty.

Alexander Smith Cochrane of New York
possesses a fortune OF some seventy million
dollars and has a petulant and temperamentaI
stage beauty az a wife. 1t is difficult to i'm
agine combination that would make more
trouble for an elderly gentleman. also of tenn
peramental tastes. Mr. Cochrane desires to
separate them He would fam get rid of Nine
Cochrane, whose stage name is Gamma WALSH
Polish beauty, but he also desires, it appears,
to retain much possible OF his millions
His efforts to separate the twain have not been
attended by much success. owing to the activ-
tiles OF viIlainious lawyears who perceive rich
pickings in Cochrane's bank roll
1t appears that Nine. Cochrane is also gaz-
ing intently in the direction not that she
would be considered mercenary-far from it;
but as everyone knows, there are certain
little things stage beauty must have which
cost money. And besides she wishes to punish
her wicked husband for causing her so much
distress. Therefore she continues to gaze ar
Gently in the direction of the Cochrane mil
lions and refuse to harken to her husbands
suggestions OF a divorce. 1t is said that he
offered her a half million dollars and that re-
fusing this, he rendered her $4,000 a year
Perish the thought Her attorneys fees will
be that much-attorney's fees come high in
New York-and as result the old man is
worried and is now wondering what the devil
ever possessed him to marry stage beauty.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-10-24
Newsboy to Millionaire.

The remarkable life story of Henry L. Doh
erty. who started as a newsboy at 10 in Column
Gus, Ohio. and who now, at 81, is head of q
$1so,o00,ooo corporation and rated as New
fork's richest bachelor, shows what can be
accomplished in this country by a man of pur-
pose and determination
Doherty's life has been study and WORK
work and study. 1t has all been Accomplished
outside Of schools and colleges, except for the
Jew years Of his early youth in the public
schools of Columbus Even then he sold news
papers as part of his daily program
Il don't take much credit for industry on
the score that I was street salesman" said
MI Doherty AS l recall it, 1 sold PAPERS so
could hire my brother to do the chores
didn't like to do chores, so 1 selected work that
j liked better
AS might be expected from a man who
worked his way from sweeping the floors Of a
gas plant, when he was IL years old. to the
position as general manager when he was 90
MI Doherty says there are opportunities for
all who will put forth real effort From man
ager OF single gas company he expanded m
I'll he was directing gas, electric and traction
companies in scores of cities over the country.