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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01

OF the Alexandria Gazette, publish
ed daily. except Sunday, at Alexandria.
virginia, for October. !, 1921.
State of Virginia, City Of Alcxan-
dria:
Before me, Newell, S. GreenaWay.
clerk Corporation Court. in and for the
State and City aforesaid, personally
appeared Theodore Harris, VINO, having
been duly sworn according to law, de-
poses and says that he is the Editor
OF the Alexandria Gazette and that the
following is, to the best of his knowI-
edge ard belief, true statement of
the ownership, management (and if A
daily paper, the circulatior), etc, Of
the aforesaid publication for the date
ESnOwn in the above caption, required
By the act of August "a, 1912. embodied
in section 43S. Postal Laws and Reyu-
latiOns, to wit:
/. That the names and addresses
Of the publisher, editor. managing edi-
tor. ard business manager are: Pub
Usher. The Alexandria Gazette Cor
poration. Alexandria, Va: Editor
Theodore Harris. Alexandria, Va.
managing editor, Theodore Harris,
Alexandria. Va. business manager. NJ.
T. Dwycr. Alexandria, Va.
2. That the owners are: The Alex
andr!a Gazette Corporation. Alexan-
dria. Va. Theodore Harris. Alexandria.
Va: c. c. Carlin. as trustee for c.
Keith Carlin and c. C. Carlin. Jr.. Alex
andria. Va.
3. That the known bondholders,
mortgages. and other security holders
owning or holding ] per cent. or more
Of total amount of bonds, mortgages,
or other securities are: Unknown.
1. That the two paragraphs next
above. giving the names OF the own
ers. stockholders. and security hold
ers. if any contain not only the list CT
stockholders and security holders as
they appear upon the books of the
company but also. in cases where the
itocknolder or security holder appears
upon the books of the company rs
trustee or in any other fiduciary rcla-
ton, the name of the person or cor
noration for whom such trustee is act
ing. is given: also that the said two
paragraphs contain statements en-
hracing affiant's full knowledge and
belief as to the circumstances and con-
aitiorS under which stockholders and
security holders who do not appear
upon the books of the company rs
trustees. hold stock and securities in
capacity other than that of a bona
Tide owner: and this affiant has no
""ason to believe that any other per-
any interest direct or indirect in the
I'll stock. bonds. or other securities
than as so stated by him.
That the average number Of
copies NJ each issue of this publica-
100 sold or distributed. through t!:c
mails or otherwise. to paid subscribers
'nring the six months preceding the
date shown above is 3.h22.
Theodore Harris.
Editor.
S,'.n"n - and subscribed before me
this Goth dsv of November. 1921.
Newell s. Greenawav.
Clerk.
~c"nn-at'on Court, City Of Alexandria,
Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01

in its preparations a campaign to
teach the public "a coral day" in
order that young and old might join
in the singing. This campaign will
be given even more attention this
year. To stimulate the learning Of
the carol words and music the ma
tional headquarters OF the organiza.
ton has issued a word sheet Of
Christmas carols and bulletin en-
tilted "Stories of the Christmas Car
OILS" by Professor Peter W. Dykema
of the University of Wisconsin, who
t.as made extensive research into the
origin and history of these tradition
al songs. In that bulletin Professor
Dykema<has given some of the beau
tiful legends that cling to GOD Rest
You Merry Gentlemen" "Hark the
Herald Angels Sings" 20 Little Town
Of Bethlehem" and others of the
best known carols.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01
Richmond, fredericksburg
and Potomac r. r.

New York-Jacksonville
s.35 a. m. :. "a c. ID :. 11.a0 .. N.
Washington Richmond
81 Il. N. -. (LocaQ -. .1l.47 a. m.
New York Atlanta Jacksonville
$50 q. m. ;. IS. \. L. =. 500 p. 10.
Washington .FreoerickshurE
RIO 90 a m..... ((LocaD ...S.0f a. m.
Washington RIcnmond
1902 p, n 80. (Express) -: PIG p. m.
Westinghouse
.S.0s =. m. docaD .S.04 a. m.
New York-Aususte-Florida
S.S2 p. IN, CA. c. Id Ia. % p. m.
Washington-AtIant Birmingham
sly p. m. 80. e. a. L.) =. IL So a. m.
Washington-R Richmond
SIT p. M. Loca1 -. s5.o2 D. m.
New York-Tampa-S Petersburg
SAT p. M. Is. a. Id ;. S.25 a. m.
New Notwithstanding st. Petersburg
New ork-Florida
s.57 p. m. Ca c. L. ..s.15 a. d :.
Richmond washington
Express ...6.11 p. m
K Sundays only.
Z week days only.
week days. On Sundays SIT p, m
s. D. Shelton. Ticket Agent, Alexan.
Srta. va, ]. 5. Lordeeai. Traffic Man.
Axer. Richo-ond. Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01
ALEXANDRIA
SEA FOOD MARKET
Friday and Saturday

FRIDAY and Saturday
Sea trout, butter fish, Poto-
mac bass, rock: fish, found
sers, white perch, catfish,
fresh shad, steak halibut,
smoked fish,; Salt herring.
Other fish expected to come
IN. Turtles, oysters and CLAIMS
Oysters shipped in small and
large quantities anywhere.
Oysters shucked daily at
house for family trade. 0ys-
tiers fresh out Of the shell
delivered to. O.. all parts Of the
city to $50 p: M. ......
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01
Auction Sale By Administrator OF {
Frame House


As Administrator of the Estate Of
Mary Davis, deceased, 1 will offer
for sale; on the premises, at public
auction, on the 29th day of Novem-
Der, 1921, at II o'clock a. M, that
frame dwelling house known as COZ
South Lee street, IN the City of
Alexandria, Va, which; belongs to
the Estate. of the late Mary Davis.
:. The purchaser will have to remove
!he house from the land on which it
is located within ten days from the
purchase,as the land does not belong
20 the Estate of Mary Davis.
TERMS OF SALE: Cash.
Robert H. Cox, Sergeant,
278-Sc. Administrator.
This sale is postponed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01
BUSINESS MITES.

OWN AN AUTO GROCERY AND SUP
with unqualified success in supply
ing city, town and rural trade. AZ
the door Of the daily consumer. Slo0
to $50 net weekly income. Easy
terms: principal payment OF car can
be made in monthly lnstaliments
from profits derived from sales. 10
competition: no store expenses. s9Vo
required. The Commerce Motor Car
Co.. Detroit, Mich. Ze5-tc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01
SANITARY FISH MARKET.

VIII have Tor Friday and Saturday
large and medium Rock Fish, Steake
Halibut, Potomac Bass. White and Vel
low Perch, Smoke Finney Haddock,
Salt Water Crackers. Jersey Trout.
Large select salt water oysters and
Coan River Oysters. City Market. We
deliver until $50 p. m. Phone 1855.
2S5-1p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01
FRIENDS, LISTEN!

]. E. Wells. 6O3 Queen St.. is the
man who does al kinds Of furniture
repairing, cabinet work, and uphol-
STEERING, reasonable. Call on him, or
postal card will bring him to your
home. 2H-2o-p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01
Southern Railway System

Sonth. North.
1927 am. Memphis Special 1913 am.
1887 am. Washing ton Harrisonburs S:43 pm.
Uocul)
1887 am. WashinEtOn-Danville 49, BIS p.n..
Uocall
S:37 a.m... Wnshingto n-Danville .........
tEXprcss)
9:17R.m. New York-Sew Orleans 10:43 pm.
9:22 am. Washington Harrisonburs 9:l3 pm
Il.ocaD
3.47 PM. Birmingham Special ..i2:lS pm.
4.12 PIN. Washing Notwithstanding 1:U3 IN.
local!
Ago pm. Wash ton Charlottesville 1858 am.
lLocaO
5:22 pm. Washing tony arrentcn 1853 m.
iIoca)
7:17 pm. n. Y.-Augusta-Ash 7:13 an.
10:07 PM. Observation-Disclosures 7:23 n m
10:1I pm. Chattanooga Limited T:2S n IN.
l1:12 pm. New York-NeT Orleans S:23 a.I.
(Limited)
daily except SUNDAYS.
8. d. Shelton. Ticket Agent. Alexandria. Va.
S. E. burgess, Div. Pass. Agent.
Washington. D. Q.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01

There has been a good deal of agi-
tation for the past few years anent
NV motto for the coin of the healm.
Personally, we have leanings toward
abide With Me."-Creede lColo)
Candle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

All persons to whom Miss Gwyne
Slye is indebted will please present
their bills properly certified to Miss
Constance Tyler, Administrator OF
estate of Miss Gwyne Slye.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01

Isn't is htrang that a landlord can
win more fame merely by being de-
cent than other men can by devoting
their entire lives to good works. p
Kansas City Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01

TIL reason people place very little
value on advice is because they
don't have to slip out after night and
break law to get baltimore
News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01
One. of the Worlds Greatest Men
Was Civil, Mechanical and Con-
structional Engineer

mathematician; inventor; electrical
wizard; betanist; naturalist; econo-
mist; psychologist; writer and phi
losopher!- Yet, as a youth, he once
worked for S25 a year and board,
until he bettered himself thru an
AID in The Gazette Classified Col
umns!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01
Phone 1913
ALEXANDRIA
SEA FOOD MARKET
1l3 N. Royal Street
Stephen Davis, Prop.

+EaIf1ME.N'i OF THE OHI EIfSa ! o
MANAGEMENT. CIRCU l. ALTON,
ETC, REQ UlRED BY. THE ACT OF
CONGRESS OF iIGI'ST 81 Isro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01

JACKSONVILLE
:0.0G One Way. ROund Trip. S5j.T3
War Tax S Per cent Aditiohnl
Meals nnd stnterOom Accommodations
nciuded. Extra charge for Promenade
Deck Rooms.
Tickets good to return until May 81.
Steamer every Tues. and Fri, T.. VI.
Automobiles Carried
Merchants & Miners Trans. Co
Pier Pratt st. Tel. st. Puui 4"00
Baltimore
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LOST AND FOUND

LosT-ON MONDAY EVENING, BE-
tween Washington and Alexandria
on the electric train. or from k1ns
St., to 537 S. Fairfax St, pair 81
tortoise she'll glasses. a reward II
returned to Miss Grover, 537 S. Fair
fax St. 2S4-2p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01

FOR RENT-Furnisheds six
room house with all mod
ern conveniences in one of
our best suburban loca-
tons. Graham and Ogden,
$50 King Street. 2S4-3c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01

FOR SALE-CLEANING AND PRESS
ing establishment. Apply 126 &
Royal St oSI-In
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE-l50 NEW RUGS. SMALL
sizes to the largest room sizes. We
can sell this lot of rugs way under
the market price and in addition it
is the best lot Of rugs we ever had
Bernheimer & Co.. zoo King st.
2S5-2c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01

FOR 'SALE-ONE NO. S EXCELSIOR
cook stove: AS good as new Cheap.
One double oak wood bed and springs.
Apply ia Commerce St. between s
and l p. m. 2S5-1p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01

FOR SALE-HOCSE. SIN ROOMS AND
bath. Terms $4,000: small cash pay
mcnt and $50 monthly. Apply to
owner. 404 y. Payne ST. 2S5-3p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01

FOR S-hLE-FORD SEDAN. 1916
model. Cheap. Apply 145u Duke
81, 2S3-4p
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AUTOMOBILES

FOR SALE-Hudson Roadster. good
condition. for quick sale, $4,000. j.
N. Newell, PIP King St.
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MISCELLANEOUS

|. SPECIAL BARGAINS.
Rosemont lots cheap for cash or easy
payments. Must be sold soon. own
ers address, Box ISIS, Fredericksb u"e.
Va 2S2-6p
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WANTED

WANTED-SMALL SECOND HAND
coal range. Address postoffice Box
AZ. 2S5-3c
WANTED-SMALL SET BOOKS 10
keep after o'clock by experienced
accountant. Address "R. L.-5,' care
The Gazette. 2S4-zp
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FOR .RENT---INVALIDS CHAIR BY
day, week Or month. Apply $40 ).
Washington st. 2Si-2p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01

FOR SALE-King Street
property, very central, on
one of the best business
squares, allow us to show
you this property. Graham
and Ogden. $50 King St.
2S4-3c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01

FOR RENT-METAL GARAGE ON
Peyton ST., between Prince and Duke
Sts:. For terms apply at 334 y. Co
lunbus St. 2S5-2p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01

FOR SALE-CHENROLET 1919
model Cheap. Apply l450 Duke
81. 2S3-1p
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FOR RENT-FURNISHED ROOM
with light. heat and bath. For one
or two gentlemen only. Apply III
S. Fairfax st. 2S4-Sc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01

FOR RENT-ONE FURNISHED ROOM,
with all. modern conveniences. 2l4
n. Royal ST. Apartment No. 2.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01

or the Alexandria Gazette, publish
"a daily. except Sunday,,at Alexandria,
virginia, for October. !, 1921.
State OF Virginia City Of Alcxan-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01

A FORMER RESIDENT OF ALEXAN-
dria, expecting to return very soon.
wishes to secure work preferably
cIericaD. which can be done at her
own home VIII live in Rosemont.
Best references. Address, Inquirer,
1343 Madison St. NV, Washington,
D &C 2S3ip
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-12-01

!: Used car prices greatly re-
duced-Buy nowA
!: Time payments arranged.
/ AERO AUTO CO, Inc.
IDOL King St.
!, Mex. Va. Phone $40
267-wt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-16
HEALTH IS fine
Mrs. Rogers Tells of
Wonderful Change
cIaremont Woman Says She Wishes
Every Sick Person in the World
Knew What TanIac Will Do

1.-THE splendid health am now en-
ioying is due entirely to Tanlac."
said Mrs. Arthur Rogers. Is Union
ST., Claremont, N. H, and. I wish
every sick person in the world knew
what 1 know about this wonderful
medicine.
"At the time began taking Tanlac
was little better than a confirmed
invalid, but today I am strong and
well. For years l suffered from Sc
we're headaches, due to disordered
stomach, and last Christmas I just
collapsed. My appetite left me, and
the little 1 forced myself to eat gave
me indigestion. Gas pressed around
my heart and made it throb so vio-
lently became faint and weak and
at times l could hardly get my breath.
My headaches were worse than ever,
l felt dizzy headed, and was just a
bundle of nerves. In my run down
condition took cold easily and most
Of the time felt too weak and tired
to exert myself in the least:
But since / have taken Tanlac l
never know what it is to have head
ache or to feel nervous or dizzy. my
sleep is sound and restful, my appe-
tite fine and every symptom of in
digestion has disappeared. l have
gained both in weight and strength,
and keep busy oil day looking after
our ten-room house and then sleep
at night like a child. My experience
has convinced me that Tanlac does
all that is claimed for it, and more"
Tanlac is sold in Augusta by John
Coughlin; in Weeks Mills by j. A.
Merrill; in West Washington by Wal
ter F. Burdick; in China by Bailey
Bros; in Albion by L. F. Cannon; in
North Wayne by w. L. Morrill, and
by the leading druggist in every city
and tOWn-Ady
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-16
STOMACH TROUBLES
ARE DUE TO ACIDITY
Tells Safe, Certain, speedy Belief for
Acid Indigestion

So-called stomach troubles, such as
Indigestion, gas, sournesg, stomach
ache and inability to retain food are
in probably nine cases out of ten, sim
ply evidence that excessive secretion
of acid is taking place in the stomach.
causing the formation of gas and acid
indigestion.
Gas distends the stomach and causes
that full, oppressive, burning feeling
sometimes known as heartburn, while
the acid irritates and inflames the deli
cate lining of the stomach. The trou-
BILE lies entirely in, the excess develop
ment or secretion of acid.
To stop or prevent this souring of
the food contents of the stomach and
to neutralize the acid. and make 1t
bland and harmless, a teaspoonful OF
Bisurated Magnesia, a good and eff
fective corrector of acid stomach,
should be taken in a quarter of glass
of hot or cold water after eating or
whenever gas, sourness or acidity Is
felt. This sweetens the stomach and
neutraliZes the acidity in few mo-
ments and is a perfectly harmless and
inexpensive remedy to use.
An anti-acid, such as Bisurated
Magnesia which can be obtained from
any druggist in either powder or tab
let form, enables the stomach to do it's
work properly without the aid of arti-
fetal digestents. Magnesia comes in
several forms. so be certain to ask for
and take only Bisurated Magnesia,
which is especially prepared for the
above DurDOSe-Ady
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-16
ABSURD AND TRAGIC

In the matter Of organized labor's
willingness to conSede. the condition
reported in the English building trade
is of interest. The British are suf-
fering from shortage both Of homes
and of skilled labor. The government
let contracts for building that would
employ fifty thousand men, thinking
to provide work for idle ex-service
men. Now the labor unions, insist
this shall not be allowed; that the
building shall be done by organized
labor whenever it shall get around to
1t and meanwhile that the ex-service
men shall be supported by taxation.
Comment may be supplied to the
readers liking.
If this isn't autocracy. a genuine
"public-be- damned policy, it would
seem to be in order to explain just
what it may be. Anyhow it is Of a
piece with that mentioned in spe-
Sidi 1SpOII VI tiiS ~ Sohh-
missioner of Labor: at has been
found that there is in the building
trades very general feeling that by
working slower the work will be made
to last longer" And yet we hear
much about how the government
ought to advance the money for
building, how capital should be pub
lie spirited and build homes for the
homeless,
All this might be pathetic but hap
pens to be absurd for all but the suf-
ferers. Perhaps some day they may
be permitted to build mud howell
provided they do so exclusively for
personal uses. Really the situation is
tragic in its far-reaching injurious
consequences,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-16
WHICH SHALL BE FIRST?

There is immediate need of pro-
lection from foreign goods, notwith-
standing the imports have not in
creased as rapidly as some predicted
Just how this need may be met, how
ever, is a problem over which the ex-
perts differ to such an extent that the
chance Of securing a prompt applica-
ton of tariff protection is extremely
doubtful. Assuredly securing a prop
er modification Of the tariff will re-
quire thorough, painstaking efforts
over considerable period, and once
it is well under way will tend to side
track other legislation.
These conditions existing, those
who urge that the matter of tax leg
islation should be given first aid at
the special session have rather the
better of the argument. The agricul-
tural interests urge that they be CIV
en- some immediate relief through
tariff modification and similar
plant about taxes is raised by the
business interests that have been Sc
riously Inconvenience by the pres
ent system or lack of system of tax
alton. Indeed it is a clearly estab-
lished fact that the tax methods are
drawback to business development
and until improved we need look for
little il any relief in business ,condi-
tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-16
PITTSElELD

Charles johnson of Dexter was in
town on business Saturday.
Arthur Crawford went to watervile
Saturday to pass Sunday with his
daughter. Miss Dorothy Crawford.
who is a student at Colby College.
Mr.. and Mrs E. NJ Davidson, who
have been passing week in Benton
with friends. have returned to their
home in town.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles REILLY and
Mrs. Herbert Davis were in Waterville
Saturday for the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hartford, who
have bksp in Massachusetts, for sew
eral months, have returned to Pitts
field.
H. r. Coolidge, attorney, was bust
ness caller in Dover Friday.
Mrs. Charles Healey went to Lewis
ton Saturday to pass a few days with
her daughter. Miss Aggrandice Healey,
who is student at Bates College in
that city.
Hon. Rue1 Robinson of Camden has
been engaged to deliver the grafton on
Memorial day in Palmyra, when exer-
cises appropriate to dedicating the
tablet erected in memory of the men
who fought or, enlisted in the Civil
and World wars, will be held. Mr..
Robinson is native Of Palmyra and
always returns there to take part in
all Of the towns activities.
Mrs. Edith Bartlett. who has been
passing the winter in town with her
sister, Mrs. Ellen Ward, returned to
Augusta Saturday.
Union Grange will be held with
Pittsfield Grange Wednesday, April Is.
The program will be under the direc-
tion Of Mrs. Helen Pooler, lecturer.
H. L. Corhforth has returned from a
business trip to Boston.
Mrs. Frank Blaisdell and daughter
and guest. Mrs. Leonard Faroy of
Lowell, Mass, left Saturday for visit
with Mrs. Blaisdells sister, Mrs. For
est Smith, in Augusta.
G. H. Cargill went to Liberty Sat
urday to attend the funeral of Mrs.
S. NJ. Lowell.
Mrs. Stephen Larrabee has returned
from Unity, where was called by the
death of her mother. Mrs. Alonzo
Bacon. which occurred Tuesday. Mrs.
Larrabee and daughter Marion left
Saturday for short visit in Port
land.
Mrs. Maude HoXie went to Lewiston
Saturday for visit with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-16
Wednesday, March 16, 1921.
RAILROAD WRANGLiNG

1t is reasonable to suppose that
were il not for the influences which
arc working to drive the railroads
back into the governments hands
there would be much less difficulty in
settling the dispute over railroad
wage conditions. The weaker roads
do not want a strike, fearing bank
ruptcy or a return to government
ownership. The employes-some OF
them have been laid off and want
employment, and others are aware
that a reduction in wages must
come-are being braced up by the
labor leaders who wish to hold what
they can but are said to be in a mood
for concession. But they made a
show of declaring the roads are poor
Nv managed and that the financial
trouble is due to inefficiency and the
control by banking interests.
The reports received by the Inter-
state Commission show that, the
country over expenses are running
slightly ahead of income while from
all quarters comes evidence that the
present rates are so high as to dis
courage business. Some are urging
u repeal Of the law providing for a
five and one half per cent income and
leaving the fixing of most of the
rates to the states, very dubious ar
rangement.
In the midst of this controversy
the plea that the roads should be re-
turned to the government. when SAL
aries could be maintained and the
rates lowered by the simple expedi-
cnt of requiring the tax payers to
make up the deficits, has a pleasing
sound to ears that are attuned to get
ting what one may regardless of con-
sequences.
Surely the American public hasn't
the intelligence usually attributed to
it If, after suffering so recently under
government management and seeing
all the extravaganza, poor service
and depreciation attending that, it
should now decide to slip back into
the mess. When that proposition is
discarded and the interested parties
are resolved upon securing another
solution it will be found. May that
time be near.