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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-10
OVERLOOK HOUSE, 4"
BY VIII PnYne.

Here IL a story about the greatest
bf mysteries, and the least solvable;
b mystery which every man that
lives secs in his own path when he
looks back-the mystery OF human
ponduct. Why. In a given state OF
affairs did you do this instead OF
doing that. when If you had only
done that. and not this. there would
have been no trouble at all? Look
ing back at il and asking yourself
the question, you say, Il must have
been blind"
But perhaps even as YOU are ask
ing yourself the question you are
about TO do another this" con-
corning which you viii be asking
yourself a year hence. 'Now why
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-10
South Bends
Musical World

Announcement IS made that
concert viii be given on May 81 un-
der the direction OF Frederic Il. In
gersou of the South Bend conserva-
tory. the place 10 be announced
later. which promises 10 be one OF
the best that South Bend has had
the opportunity OF hearing in some
months. The name OF Louis Elbel
alone foreteils that no amateur art
lists Will appear on the program.
which also includes the names OF
Miss Valera Bondurant, formerly
Of South Bend. now OF the Booth
temple. Chicago. who VIII act as ac-
Companist. The appearance Of Mrs.
Julia Rode. soprano. OF this city,
who has been studying with Her
bert Witherspoon Of New ork'
promises 10 round out pleasing
program.
The Student Symphony orchestra
OF % players is now preparing
program which will soon be given
in concert form. Mr.. Ingersoll, who
has been rehearsing the orchestra,
states that the students are all eX-
hi5iting much interest in the pro-
gram.
The South Bend Symphony Or
chesSra has been engaged TO give
program on Thursday morning.
April a. before the students Of the
South Bend high school.
Miss Theophila Makielski. Sher-
wood teacher at the South Bend con-
servatory, left today for Elkhart'
where she Will play before the Elk
hart Woman's club.
The Elbel Bros. music shop an
nounces that the "Menuetto Mozart
by the La Scala orchestra and Boo
chanale" from Samson and Dalila.,'
played by the Philadelphia orches-
ira, were the two most popular Vic
tor records among the classical num-
bers, and Rose ghtingale." for
trOt, Bright Eyes and "Caresses'
were the biggest sellers among the
popular music records.
Inc bIuUSW4Ck SllOU AAdu AAACAN
calls for Wang Wang Blues by
Krueger's orchestra and MAKE Be
lieve." a fox trot by the Isham
Johnes orchestra than any other of
it's popular records. Absent by
Mario Chanlee and Evening Chimes
by the Condolier trio. were acceded
the most popular of Brunswick clas-
steal records.
Word has been received in South
Bend that the Isham Johnes dance
orchestra Of nine pieces, now play
ing at the Marigold Gardens. Chi
cago, will come to this city on May
IS to play for one OF the largest pri-
vate dances ever given in South
Bend. It is thought that the dance
will be given in the Oliver hotel. al
though definite arrangements have
not been made.
Many requests were made at the
Sonora shop for The Dance Of the
Hours" played by Henry Hadley's
Symphony orchestra, and "Coro
Nome" Dear Nance from the
opera "Rigoletto." MY Nanny"
and sally" a for trot. were the most
called for Of Sonora shop popular
records. All of the above are o. K.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-10
ERIIT-

Her lips were red and sweetly
curved,
As kissed them they seemed like
cherries:
She had me pinched; I was easy
fruit.
And the Judge soaked me fifty
berries.
Cartoons Magazine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-10

When the Golightlys' divorce was
granted, each was given the custody
OF their infant son half the time"
Yes, so I heard. And GOIirhtlv
stipulated that his half De the days"
Judge
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-10
Books O. the Week
BY Elsie Clay Rogers
BY Elsie Clay Rogers

ala I do that7 I must have been
blind.
A very rich man built a very big
house and looked upon himself as
safe from many OF the vicissitudes
OF fortune. But some people in the
house did a "this'' when they might
as easily have done a that" and
the house was shaken by an earth
quake.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-10

Il presume you carry some sort
OF memento in that locket you're
wearing"
yes. A lock OF my husbands
hair"
But you're husband is still alive"
True; but his hair is gone. Tit
Bits.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-10

Mary Miles Minter is only about
20 years old and yet she has had
over 40 sweethearts. That's some
record for the Michigan st. Wild
cats TO shoot at, all right. OF course
the delightful young star acquired
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-10
AnAWSenN@mGS
Mary Miles Minter Has Great List of Sweethearts-H B.
Warner Here in Great Picture.
(By First Nighter)

the picture because it was shown
I'm Lent; with the hundreds who
viii want TO see IL again, Lying
lips" is destined to smash other
records here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-10
TALENTED. ANYWAY.

rs she musical2'
mo; but she gets a lot az airs
out OF a bandbox. Boston Post.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-10

One of the smartest things you
can wear is a mustard plaster
Providence News
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-10
BESSIE Is BACK.

Bessie Barriscale, who is 10 make
a triumphant return 10 the South
Bend screen this week IN The
Breaking Point" has one OF the
finest support casts ever assembled
with her. Walter McGrail. Wilfred
Lucas, Joseph Bowling. Pat O'Mal-
ley and Ethel Grey Terry. all mem
bers OF the cast. are all stars in
their own rights. Miss Terry. by the
way. is soon 10 be starred in Heart
balm, a siX-reel feature which has
the distinction OF being Mack Sen
nett's first serious photo irama. Seri-
Gus, mind YOU. And Charlie Murray
is IN the cast.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-10

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
Gone are the days when the real
Squirrel Inn" or some hOuseboat
on a New Jersey canal knew famous
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-10

Margarita Fisher certainly picks
writers from the opposing poles. "a
Light Woman" IS a classic by Brown
ing. while Their Mutual Child" Is
by r. O.. Wodehouse author OF "Plc-
cadiIly Jim and Archie in Amer
lea" Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-10
II b. WARMER.

Old theater-goers are going 10 be
sure fire attendants az the showings
of when We Were Twenty-One. -
COR IN this most romantic OF feature
n,cturas. II. b. Warner taYes the part
80 famous by Nat Goodwin. Claire
"a ,5erson assumes the role portray
y = nv Maxine Elliott. while capable
,,Iayers are cast in the parts created
r. Arnold DAILY and Constance Col
lier The picture IS the Sunday
Isbov at the LaSaile and viii be
Abown on the next two days az the
a-gstIe.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-10

| Lying Lips" returns TO South
'Tlend this week. Since Its record
smashing showing here "a few
weeks ago. 10 has been released I'm
the city Of New York and now
holds the attendance record for
the largest PLAY house In the world.
the Capitol ThCatcr. Thousands OF
south Blenders stayed away from
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-10

The Student Symphony orchestra
OF % players is now preparing
program which will soon be given
in concert form. Mr.. Ingersou, who
has been rehearsing the orchestra,
states that the students are all eX-
hi5iting much interest in the pro-
gram.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-21
Mrs. S. M. Young Dies.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, Sept.
s0.-Mrs. Lydia Young. aged So, wife
of S. NJ. Young. veteran employe of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway,
died yesterday at her home in Locust
Grove, ana the funeral was held at
: O'Clock this afternoon at her resi-
aence, the service being conducted
by the Rev. w. w. Carter, of the
christian Church. Mrs. Young was,
before marriage, Miss Lydia Watson,
daughter of the late William Watson,
OF Greene County. Besides her hus-
band. she leaves two brothers, w. H.
and L. p. Watson. of this city, and a
sister. Mrs. e. E. Thomas. of Kan
sas City.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-21

The Mutual Ice Company. through
Harry Hammond, secretary-treas-
urer, today forwarded to Fire Chief
E. T. Demott two checks, one for
500 for the Alexandria fire depart
ment, and the other for $50 for the
washington fire department, as a
token of the company's apprecia-
ton of the services rendered by the
departments at the fire September
10 which destroyed their ware
house.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-21
Army, Navy and Marine Orders.

Ensign Ernest NJ Mckinley. to
duty receiving barracks, Hampton
Roads, Va.
Ensign Arthur L. Num-, to duty
receiving ship. New York.
Ensign Allan b. Pedin, to duty
receiving barracks. Hampton Roads,
Va.
Ensign, Jesse B. Short. to duty
receiving ship. New York.
Ensign William F. Skyles, to air
force. Pacific Fleet
Ensign David L. Ullman. to duty
receiving ship, New York .
EnsiEn John e. walrath. to U.
rs. s. Relief.
Lieut.. Comdr. Forrest NJ. Harri-
son. to duty Naval Hospital. Great
Lakes. Ill.
Lieut.. Carlton r. Eagle, TO Har-
ward University Graduate School of
Business Administration. Boston.
Lieut.. Raymond T. Mahon. TO
instruction Philadelphia Textile
School. Philadelphia. .... ~
Comdr. Guy K Calhoun, to duty
sperry Gyroscope Company. Brook
lyn, N. Y.
Lieut.. George R.. Weed. to U. s.
S. Chase.
Lieut.. John p. Gilmer ON. c., to
U. s. S. Chase.
Capt. Clarence G. Abels. to c. o.
Squadron. 13, Pacific Fleet ..5'-
Lieut.. Comdr. Charles L Best. to
Division 81.
Lieut.. q. g. Herman A. Berch.
to u. s. s. Cory. -rs. .. 81
Lieut. Charles L. Bridges. to
home, walt orders
Lieut.. q. 81 Lyle Turner. TO
home wait orders.
Lieut.. comdr. Lee c. Carey. to
u, s. s. wy6d.
Lieut.. William 1. Denny, to duty
". s. s. Swasey.
Lieut.. Proctor u. Thornton. to U.
s. s. Wood r.. D..
Lieut.. Marvin G. Fox, to U. s.
s. Wood ~.
Lieut.. q. g.) Leonard e. Bray.
to u. S. S. Wood.
Lieut.. q. 60 Homer B. Davis. to
U. S. S. DeLong. :. :, -, :
Lieut.. q. g) culiie c. Manning.
to u. S. s. Norris.
Lieut.. .: g) Thomas P. Kane, to
U. 8. s. Thompson
Ensign George p. Burdick, to U.
S. S. Bailey. -,
Ensign Perley E. Pendleton. to
u. s. S. Boggs.
Ensign Edwin A. Poehlman. TO
u. S. S. Wood.
Lieut.. Comdr. Leonard G. Howe..
to home.
Lieut.. Comdr. Willis E. Haviland.
to Langley Aviation Detachment
Division. Hampton Roads, Va.
Lieut.. Comdr. Albert r. Mueller.
to U. s. S. Rappahannock as engi-
neer officer.
Lieut.. Fred H Becker, to duty
Bureau Aeronautics, Navy Depart
ment, Washington, d. c.
Lieut.. Edward A. Keddie, TO Ma
val Air Station, Coco Solo, Canal
Zone.
Lieu. Clarence n. Keyser, to
duty Bureau Aeronautics, Navy De-
partment, Washington. d. c..
Lieut.. Elmer A. Letzkus, to
Langley Aviation Detachment,
Hampton Roads, Va.
Lieut.. George T. Owen, to duty
air force, Pacific Fleet.
Lieut.. Carlton d. Palmer, TO
Langley Aviation Detachment,
Hampton Roads, Va.
Lieut.. Alfred NJ. Pride, to Lang.
ley Aviation Detachment, Hampton
Roads Va.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-21
BABES IN SUITCASE
FOUND IN WINDSOR

WINDSOR, Ont, Sept. 2o-Twin
baby girls. known as No. 1 and 2.
who were discovered in a suitcase
on the Detroit-windsor ferryboat,
have been brought back to windsor
by orders of Dr. A. Prentice chief
of the United States immigration
service at Detroit. The Canadian
immigration department has agreed
with DR.. Prentice that the onus of
providing the birth place of the
twins rests upon the dominion.
The babies are scarcely a month
old and probably the youngest per-
sons ever deported. They had not
been in Windsor shelter house
more than an hour before two fami-
lies had petitioned to adopt them.
but the dominion officials will re-
tain custody until a thorough
search has been made for their
mother.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-21
KILLED BY ". B. "a.
TRAIN AT CROSSING
James Grace of Huntsville.
Nd, Was on His Way
To Church.

James Grace. 72 years old of
Huntsville. Md, was almosA in
stantly killed when he was struck
by a train of the Washington, Bal
timore and Annapolis Railwy Com
pany at the Huntsville crossing
early yesterday morning. He was
brought to this city and was dead
when taken from the train atFif-
teenth and H streets northeast.
Grace. who had been residing
with his brother, A. R. Hunt, since
last Friday, having come from
Brooklyn, where he was employed
as a gardener for many years, was
on his way to attend the morning
services at the st. Aloysius Catholic
Church.
olice believe Grace thought the
train which struck him was a local
and would stop at the Huntsville
crossing. Witnesses say he darted
across the tracks in front of the
approaching train. Constable
Thomas Garrison, after an investi-
cation. said he did not believe an
inquest would be necessary.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-21
Strand Manager
Host Tonight to
Herald Newsies

Two hundred and fifty washing
ton Herald carriers and newsboys
will attend the Strand Theeter to-
night as the guests Of the manage
ment Of the Ninth street vaudeville
house.
This is the second time Manager
Sparrow OF the Strand has ex-
tended the courtesy to Herald
"newsies" within the last two
months
The chief amusement provided
for the boys tonight will be Hol-
land and Dockrills' troupe of
trained circus horses which do
their thrilling stunts and tricks
on the stage instead Of the Gus
tomary sawdust ring. Besides this
bright feature. Sparrow has ar
ranged for four other vaudeville
acts ranging from the musical
20 comedy type.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-21

Highest, 1874: lowest, 5e.3.
Relative humidity-S a. m. 50; :
p m, so; s D.. m, 81.
Rainfall Is p. m. to s y. m.). trace.
Hours of sunshine, SIS.
Per cent of possible sunshine, Is
Departures from Normal.
Accumulated excess of tempera-
ture since January /. 1921, 1000.
Excess OF temperature since Sep
tember I. 1921, 14l.
Accumulated deficiency of precipi-
tation since January l. 1921. $40.
Deficiency of precipitation since
September i. 1921, LOG.
Temperature same date last year
Highest. 70; lowest. IS.
Tide Conditions.
data furnished by U. S. Coast
and Geodetic Survey.)
High tide 1923 a. m. 2 It. Z in;
lo:fS p. m. 3 IT. 1 In.
Low tide 4:56 a. m. / in: 4:5s
p. m. o TT o in. -.-.
Sun rises 5:54 a m. sets sos p. m.
Moon rises s:42 a. No.. sets 10 p. m
River Conditions.
. Potomac River clear and Shenan-
doah very cloudy at Harpers Ferry
yesterday afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-21
Barial Of John w. Ford.

W. Na.' sept. 2o.-bur-
iai Of John w. Ford. who died sud
denly Saturday night at his home in
Huntington. W. Va. took place here
at Spring HIN Cemetery this after
noon. Formerly resident of this
city, Mr.. Ford had been living for a
number ofyears in Huntington. He
Is survived by his wife,. two, children,
his mother. Mrs r. c. Ford. Lynch
burg; two brothers. Herbert Ford. Of
Hopeweli. and r. c. Ford, jr., of Beo-
fsrd, and five sisters. Miss Ella Ford.
Of New York: Mrs. p. 8. Barnes, OF
Hartford. Conn; Mrs. T. T. West, Of
.'tdford. and the Misses Grace and
As'"s- Ford. sef Lvnchhupe.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-21
THE WEATHER
Forecast for Today a.d Tossrrsw

For the District
of Columbia. vir-
ginia and Mary
land Unsettled
weather. probably
showers today;
tomorrow fair;
fire n southerly
winds.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-21
f-Undertaker
Charged With Speeding

Henry Alphus Penn, 41-year-oId
sheriff and Undertaken of La PLATA
Nd was taken to the Fourth pre-
cinct station house at 4:3o o'clock
yesterday morning on charges of
passing vehicle at an intersection.
driving without an operators per-
init. and speeding at thirty miles
per hour at intersections.
Penn forfeited $40 collateral in
Police Court yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-21
ARMY ORDERS AND ASSIGN
MENTs.


Corps Of Engineers.
Maj. Harry F. Cameron to Homo
lulu H. T.
Maj. Prilip B. Fleming to Camp
Humphrey, Va.
Field ARTILLERY.
capt. Gennad A. Greaves to Nor
folk. Va. -.
Lieut.. Harvey J. Thornton to
Honolulu, II. T.
Infantry.
Col. Ira C. Welborn to General
Stan Corps. -f
Infantry: Maj. Arthur Boettcher
Capts. Edwin X. Crowley, James
Metcalf, John A. Andrews, Noe c.
Killian. Benjamin F. O'Connor, ri
Ashley s. LeGette, Thomas w. Bar
nard, Harry s. Robertson.
Capt Sigurd ]. Simonson to the
Thirty-fourth Infantry.
Maj. Melvin G. Faris to Camp
Bragg, n. C.
Capt. Moritz A. r. 10th to Camp
Jackson, S. c.
Maj. George M Halloran to Edge
wood Arsenal, Maryland, transfer
pending.
The following to the Thirty
fourth Infantry: Capts. Roger Wis
her, Glenn c. Oppy. Eugene, E Nor
row. Gerald S. c. Mickle.
Miscellaneous.
Maj. Darius C. Absher, NJ. c., to
Camp Eustis, Va.
Lieut.. Reuben D. Biggs. A. s., to
Kelly Field, Texas.
Lieut.. Devereux M. Myers, A. s.,
to Langley Field, Va. -
Maj. George P. Ahern. retired, to
active duty, Washington, d. C.
The following to act as board of
observers to witness the Alabama
maneuvers, Langley Field, Va:
Lieut.. Col. Charles H. Danforth
A. s.; Maj. Adelno Gibson, C. w. S.:
MAI. Owen r. Meredith. C. w. s.;
Maj William B. Hardigg, Ord; Mai.
James H. Burns, Ord; Capt. Horace
n. Heisen, A S.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-21
Tobacco Price Opens
Strong at DdnUiILe

DANVILLE, Va, Sept. 20.-The
tobacco market opened here today
under favorable conditions, prices
paid for the early poor-grade Of
ferings being higher than antici-
pated and causing satisfaction
among the growers. The markets.
average was 1851 per hundred
pounds for nearly 10000 pounds
sold. Last year the average was
1881 for $4,000 pounds.
Markets in the bright belt open
tomorrow.
GET GUIDES ESTIMATES
for decorations. Formal or informal func-
tions. s.-l2l4 Adv.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-21
Miss liza Brooks Weds
Leonard Clyde Roberts

FREDERICKSBURG. Va, Sept.
2o.--At the Methodist parsonage here
yesterday Miss Ila Linwood Brooks
was married to Leonard Clyde Rob-
erts, both OF King and Queen County.
The bride was q student of the State
Normal School here. and graduated in
1913. Mr.. Roberts Is a marine engi-
neer. The couple came here by auto
and continued their trip. after their
marriage. to Washington and other
cities in the North. Upon their return
they viii reside at West Point. Va
The Rev II: L. Hout performed the
cerem ny. -. So 7s
The Washington herald., 1921-09-21
Many Yard Cuts Partly
Due to Ship Transfers

NORFOLK, Va. Sept. ao.-Reduc-
tion of forces at the Norfolk and
other Atlantic Coast navy yards.
is partly due. to transfer of a ma
jority of capital ships In the Attain
tic fleet to the Pacific Coast.
In answer to a query, Secretary
DENLY says that the major portion
of the Atlantic fleet was trans
ferred to the West coast as an econ
omy measure. Most OF the larger
ships are oil burners and the fuel
oil supply is located chiefly on the
West coast. The oil burners were
transferred to the West coast. the
coal burners left on the East coast.
The Washington herald., 1921-09-21
NAVAL ORDERS.

M oEhDE<ItSs
Capt. Edward L. Beach, to home.
Capt. Henry v. Butler. to COM
mand air force. Pacific Fleet.
Capt. Hayne Ellis, to duty men,
Der Naval Examining Board. Navy
Department. Washington.
Capt. William H. Reynolds, to
duty member Naval Examining
Board. Navy Department, Washing
ton.
Capt. Frank E. Ridgely, to duty
navy yard. Puget Sound, Wash.
capt David E. Theleen, to mem
Der Naval Examining Board, Navy
Department. Washington.
Lieut.. Comdr. Virgil c. Griffin, to
duty Langley Aviation Detach-
ment, Hampton Roads, Va.
Lieut.. Comdr. William E. Malloy,
to duty U. s. s. Texas.
Lieut.. Ralph f. Dawson, to duty
Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla.
Lieut.. Raymond L. Drake. to U.
S. s. Mercy as engineer officer.
Lieut.. George c. Ellerton, to q.
s. s. Sacramento as engineer Of
ficer
Lieut.. William s. Hactor, to duty
Bureau A"ronautics, Navy Depart
ment, Washington, d. C.
Lieut.. William H. Hubbard, to U
s. S. Connecticut.
Lieut.. Roy w. Lewis, to U. S. s.
Cleveland. as executive officer.
Lieut.. Conrad w. Ljungquist, tc
duty receiving ship, Philadelphia.
Lieut.. Arthur w. Radford. to
duty Bureau Aeronautics, Navy
Department, Washington. d. C.
Lieut.. Robert B.. Sanford, to
treatment, Naval Hospital. New
Lieut.. q. g. Henry A. Beaman,
to duty u. s. S. Bridge.
Lieut.. q. g.) Robert p. Briscoe.
to duty U. s. s. Bush.
Lieut.. q. E.) Harvey T. Collins
to duty Eighth Naval district.
Lieut., q. g. Anthony Feher. to
Langley Aviation Detachment.
Hampton Roads, Va.
Lieut.. q. g.) John F.. Grimm, to
duty receiving ship, New York.
Lieut. g.. g) John 3. McGovern,
to duty receiving ship, New York.
Lieut.. q. g.) Walter w. Miller,
to duty receiving ship, New York.
Lieut. q. ~ Paul @. Neal, to
duty receiving ship. New York.
Lieut.. q. g. Harold b. Summers,
to duty receiving ship. New York
Ensign Hampden o. Banks, to
duty. u. S. s. Barney.
> Ensign Everette H. Croxtofl. TO
duty receiving barracks, Hampton
Roads, Va.
Ensign Ernest A. Cushman, to
duty receiving ship, New York.
Ensign Walter ID. David, resig-
nation accepted.
Ensign Jacob J. Harris, to duty
receiving ship, New York.
Ensign Robert w. Hawes, to duty
U. s. s.. Craven.
Ensign Nat H. Hayes. to duty
Eighth Naval district.
Ensign Felix L. johnson, TO de-
stroyer force. Pacific Fleet.
Ensign George A. Leighton. to
dnfv II. 8. g. Rreri<
Evening star., 1921-09-06
GOVERNORS. REQUESTED
TO GIVE RAILROADS AID
Senator Walsh Asks New England
Executives to Find Troubles
and Cure Them.

BOSTON. September 6.-A request
that the governors of the New Eng
land states investigate the financial
difficulties of the railroads in this
section of the country. land then find
the cure and apply it," was made by
Senator David L. Walsh. in a letter
TO Gov. Cox of Massachusetts, which
was made public here. He said he
would not venture to suggest a
remedy"
Senator Walsh suggested that Gov.
Cox call conference of the New
England governors ITO hear the testi-
mony of Interstate Commerce Conn
mission experts and discuss means by
which due and effective help can be
extended to New England railroads"
In outlining his reasons for max
ing such action. Senator Walsh wrote: :
Some reports coming to me re-
Gently from official government
sources concerning the physical and
financial condition of our New Eng
land railroads indicate an impending
crisis in cur transportation system.
Even in the face of extreme govern
ment assistance the roads seem to be
on the verge of economic break
down."