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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01

TONED. They were caused by war
conditions, and the efficient opera
tons OF the railroads in support OF
the government during the war
justifies every act Of the adminis-
tration."
Disregarding the unfairness OF
comparing railroad operations dur
ing war when general needs of the
country had to be put secondary to
the "imperious necessity of war"
Mr.. McAdoo said the report he cited
and also the records showed that
by any test railroad operations N
the year 1918 were conducted with
great efficiency, skill, and ability
Contrasted with that In 1917 their
condition., approaching paralysis,
he said made the railroad system
of the United States the strongest
ally Of the German kaiser" Mr..
McAdoo quoted from the state
ments OF railroad presidents be-
fore congressional committees and
the interstate commerce in that
year, to sustain his remark, men
tioning notably testimony of Presi-
dent Rea, who said their condition
had become menace to the coun
try"
Part of War Cost.
There was a deficit In railroad
revenues during 1918, under in
come and rentals to their owners of
S216,000, 900, Mr.. McAdoo said, but
that represented "a part Of the war
cost, an expenditure for which
there is no compensation but vic
tory" He cited messages sent to
former President Wilson by the
premiers of England, France, and
Italy, in February, 1918, begging
for 100000 tons of breadstuffs, TO
supply which whole trains OF empty
cars has to be rushed from the A.
lantic coast to the middle west, for
weeks, and rushed back with equal
expedition to the ports, loaded
Railroad men ran the railroads
of the United States when l was Ii
rector general" he claimed, "and
if they were inefficient or disloyal
to their government, they must an
swer to their consciences. But I
have said that / believed them 10
be both loyal and efficient, and that
the remarkable results they
achieved in 1918 conclusively
proved they were.
Startling differences between
the present attempt to show the
railroads were in splendid condi-
tion when the government acquired
control and the efforts of railroad
executives to obtain increased rates
are disclosed by the interstate com
merce commission records" he con-
tinued, taking up the claims for
damages and main tenance
presented by the railroads. "In
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01

view of the pathetic picture drawn
1917, before the commission, the
least cynical might be justified in
Questioning the good faith of these
who bolster up a fictitious case
against the federal control by as
sorting their roads were maintain
ed in private hands to the highest
point OF efficiency"
He quoted President Underwood
OF the Erie lines as saying the
roads were going to smash" in
1917, because of under-maintenance
and poor earnings. The state
ments, he said, constituted "indis-
putable evidence OF the depleted
and patched up condition Of the
railroads."
There was a change in the
standard of maintenance during
federal control, but instead of be
ing downward as charged. it was
upward" Mr.. McAdoo added.
No further evidence than that
from the lips of railroad executives
is necessary to demonstrate that
the railroads at the end of 1911
were in condition OF disrepair
postponed improvements, neglect
ed equipment, and deferred main
tenance. The story has been
graphically told by them.
Used Two Methods.
The railroad administration
adopted the only two possible
methods for improving the general
conditions. First, Immediately US
ing more efficiently available forces
! and facilities, and later increasing
them.
AS a step in that direction, the
railroad administration called on
the representatives of organized
railroad employees to agree to GER
tain notifications in their con-
tracts relative to hours of labor
and working rules. The railroad en-
ployes periodically gave up privi-
leges and concessions which their
organizations had obtained through
many years of negotiation and con-
troversy. The concessions gained
by the government could not have
been obtained by railroad manage
ments under any conditions"
julius Kruttschnitt, chairman OF
the board of Southern Pacific, had
said that his railroad had been
"skimped to the danger point" by
the failure of the government to lay
sufficient ties, and Mr. McAdoo, TAX
ing up this point, said the state
ment was fatty contradicted by
the facts" The government laid
more ties on the Southern Pacific
in 1918 than did the railroad COM
pany itself in 1917, he asserted.
Called Able Men.
While making mo drastic
changes in the management of rail-
roads" as director general, Mr.. Nc
Adoo said, he had called at once
to his aid some of the .ablest men
in the railroad world" Notwith-
standing, in January. 1913. he adj
dressed an Identical letter to heads
of several of the larger sys-
tens, saying that he was not
fully satisfied with the efficiency
Of management" and looked to Of
fcers of the system to bring about
improvement"
I'VE are in great war, and
excuses are not worth anything
the letter said in part. The only
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01
GAYS FEDERAL
CONTROL SAVED
DAY FOR ROADS
,~uer Director General McAdoo
ner5ares Administration I'm
rrsyed Condition of Systems.

rashington, Feb. Charges CT
,..ssciency in federal wartime con-
III Of railroads have been made
"a published with a reckless
20 FOR which ignorance. design,
: seIish purpose alone can &C
srnt- william e. McAdoo, for
= director general of the rail-
sssd ADMINISTRATION declared today
!, the senate interstate committee
;rvestigation of the present rail
,oad situation.
peginning what was expected TO
~ a two-day statement on the sit
sation, Mr.. McAdoo told the COM
mittee the government took over
she railroads in 1917 because they
rsre breaking down under a pri-
vaie management, unable to meet
ne stress of war demands, and
nat federal control and unified
oneration saved the situation.
Not only was the transportation
machine kept running. ne insisted.
Int its condition was improved, its
,ouipment extended, and ii was re-
inrned to private owners. in such
sbape that it was able to handle
rreater volume OF traffic in 1920
nan ever before.
Mr.. McAdoo took sharp issue
With railroad presidents who have,
before congressional committees
and the interstate commerce COM
mission, made declarations to the
contrary He presented copies of
letters sent by him in 1918 to Pres
dents Rea of the Pennsylvania, and
Willard Of the Baltimore and Ohio
among others, notifying them he
considered their management 'un-
satisfactory and inefficient.
No Apologies.
'The measures taken during the
rear 1918 called for no apologies, y
said a report signed By x. H. Smith,
president of the New York Central,
and six other railroad men, who
we're regional directors under the
railroad administration, which Mr..
McAdoo presented as conclusive
answer" to the charges he mel-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01

thing that tells now is results"
Five months later. he said, on
the demonstration as made, the Of
ficers of the corporations were
superseded by the regional railroad
directors.
The issue is inescapable," he
said, after reciting the measures
taken. IF there was in 1918 extrava-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01

gances and inefhciency, these rail-
roal executives were guilty of 1t,
and IL they were not guilty then
they are now. for their own pur-
poses. guilty OF an attempt to
smirch the record. What excuse
can they offer for their reckless
and indiscriminate criticism Of the
operation of railroads under federal
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01

control?
The deficit incurred during the
nrst i've months, before the re-
gional directors took charge, was
much greater than that which was
incurred during the seven months
remaining of the same year, Mr..
McAdoo said, and this demonstrated
the conclusion he had given.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-01
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, 1922-09-07

DIR. ]. ]. Monahan of Chicago, who
has been enjoying IA vacation in the
valley the past few weeks, has pur-
chased the four lots south Of the Nc
Killip residence, the property being
described as lots .. 10, IL, and II in
block g, Hugus & Chatterton's first ad-
dition. The Doctor sees a very pros
porous future in store for Saratoga and
purchased the property as an invest
ment- He is planning the building of
a concrete wall along the east side of
lot II. to prevent further encroach-
ment Of the river on the property at
high water time.
, 1922-09-07

At n recent meeting of the Town
present to talk over with the council
a proposition for an electric light plant
in Saratoga. No agreements were
made, but the matter will be given
time, when the gentlemen will present
their proposals in detailed form.
Whether these men propose to take
over the present plant or install an
other is not known at this time, but
1t is said their plan would include. d
hour service, with power for all pur-
poses.
, 1922-09-07

2. l.. Howard and family were in
town Friday from their ranch west of
Saratoga, bringing in a load of sweet
corn and other vegetables. Mr.. How
ard is disappointed that there will be
no prizes offered for agricultural ex-
hibits in connection with the big show
in Saratoga this month, as he is conf
dent he could land all the premiums.
The Sun acknowledges receipt of a
mess of fine sweet corn from the How
ard garden.
, 1922-09-07

According TO recent reports from
republican state headquarters, Hon.
John w. Hays majority in the recent
primary election will be in the neigh
borhood of 475 votes, although a con-
siderable number Of precincts are still
out. 1t would be interesting to learn
the location of these precincts from
which elections reports cannot be re-
ceived two weeks and more after the
polls are closed.
, 1922-09-07

The Laramie Republican reports the
presence in that vicinity a few days
ago of E. H.. Parkison of Encampment,
who had been on a trip to his fluorspar
property at Northgate, Colo. 1t is re-
ported Mr.. Parkison has leased the
property to eastern manufacturers,
who are getting the stone out for COM
mercial purposes.
, 1922-09-07

c. w. and f. G. Hersig were in the
enne, looking for saddle ponies suit
able for polo purposes, which they
plan to dispose of in the east. They
will return here for the celebration
September % and %, at which time
they will be in the market for saddle
stock. See their advertisement else
where in The Sun.
, 1922-09-07
WANT ADS.


Automo-
biles to fill at the Aero Fill
ing Station, Rawlins, the
18th, 10Th and 18th. Best of
oils and gasoline. Free air,
water and battery service.
Ladies' rest room. Two
blocks west of postoffice.-
|. j. Rendle.
, 1922-09-07

The Sun last week failed to mention
a painful injury sustained by Glen
Fitzgerald, son of Mr.. and Mrs. p.
Fitzgerald of Saratoga. The young
man was assisting his brothers Oh their
grading contract near Rock River and
was kicked in the side by a horse,
causing an internal injury which will
make him an invalid for some weeks.
, 1922-09-07

b. st. Denis and family of Denver
have been sojourning in Saratoga since
last Sunday, being guests at the Sisson
hotel. Mr.. st. Denis is a geologist in
the employ of the Southwestern Petro-
leum Company.
, 1922-09-07

Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Ledbetter, DIR.
J.. ]. Monahan and Miss Mamie Brown
Encampment. DIR. Monahan went on to
Battle for a fewsdays %sojourn in the
mountains, the others returning home
Monday evening.
, 1922-09-07

Albert Scarrow, accompanied by a
cousin who has spent the past several
weeks with him here, left on Monday
for the Scarrow home at Danbury,
Neb. They were accompanied by VIII
lis Hamilton, who is enroute to Ken
lucky.
, 1922-09-07

II. Rasmussen, pioneer merchant of
Rawlins, and his son, Arthur Rasmus-
son, have spent the past few days in
the valley, purchasing hay from local
growers. They expect to bring in a
large bunch of cattle to feed for a
time before marketing.
, 1922-09-07

Mrs. W. A. Humphreys is in town
today from her ranch home near Pass
Creek. She brought in some fine pota-
toes and other vegetables from her
garden, to show her friends in town
what they are missing by not having a
ranch in the Elk Mountain country.
, 1922-09-07

Miss Eugene Ellis returned last week
to her home at Centerville, Iowa, after
a pleasant visit here at the home of
here sister, Mrs. Sam Whitney.
, 1922-09-07

j.. Il. McAnulty and Charley Hen
messy returned home Tuesday from the
vicinity of Calgary, Canada, where
they visited at the home of l.. w.
("Doc'') McAnulty, a former we'll
known resident of this vicinity.
, 1922-09-07

Fred Orville writes to friends here
that he is now employed as meat cutter
in the Allen market mt Hanna, and ex-
poets to remain there for the present.
, 1922-09-07

Mr.. and Mrs. 1. a. Reynolds and son
Walter were up from Walcott the first
of the week. Walter will attend the
local school this year, making his home
with Mr.. and Mrs. II. b. Prouty.
, 1922-09-07

Donald Rankin, cashier Of the Stock
Growers bank, accompanied by Miss
Florence Igo. drove to Hanna Sunday
and spent the day visiting friends.
, 1922-09-07

j. II. Griffith drove up from Fort
Collins the first of the week and will
remain with his son Ray on the Loco
creek ranch until haying and other
harvest operations are completed.
, 1922-09-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry VanAIeter and
Mr.. and Mrs. Dale VanMeter, all of
Rock River. We're Sunday visitors
here, stopping for a brief visit with
the Il. l.. Gould family.
, 1922-09-07

j. f. Wilcox & Son of Encampment
yer market on last Saturdays train.
, 1922-09-07

J.. Russell Montgomery of Rawlins
arrived in Saratoga Monday for a
few days visit with friends and rela-
tives.
, 1922-09-07

G. C. Hickok and family spent a
pleasant Sunday vacation at the G. II.
Barkhurst ranch on Brush Creek.
, 1922-09-07

Orlando Peterson was down from tn,
Twin Groves country on business Sun
day and Monday.
, 1922-09-07

Mr.. and Mrs. C. d. Terwilliger of
Cow Greek were Saratoga visitors
Tuesday.
, 1922-09-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Paulson of Raw
Inns were visitors in Saratoga over
Monday.
, 1922-09-07

SURETY bonds are better in every
case than personal bonds. II in need
of a bond, see NJ. b. McKillip.
, 1922-09-07

LOST.-A coin purse containing be-
tween 40 and 40 dollars in bills. Re
ward for return to Sun office.
, 1922-09-07

Chas. G. Young is in town today
from Brush Creek.
, 1922-09-07

FOUND.-Small' pocketbook contain
ing money. Owner may recover same
by proving property and paying for this
ad. Inquire at Sun Office.
, 1922-09-07

ID. n. Bird was down from Encamp-
ment last Monday on a business mis-
sion.
, 1922-09-07

WANTED.-Positions on ranch by
man and wife; both good workers.
All winter job preferred. At liberty
September 1O.-Inquire Sun office.
, 1922-09-07

LOST.-On Street, Tuesday evening,
City Warrant No. 3214. Finder please
return to Walter Cornell, Saratoga.
, 1922-09-07

Anything you wish to buy or SELL
Try our want-ad column.
, 1922-09-07

McKillip writes surety bonds. II
you are In need OF a bond. see him.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-19

her neishbors, And hard names hurt her feelings
 There's only one thing to do," she decided at last, 'I'll ask Jimmy Rab' bit about this, I'll ask him If there Isn't some mistake, somewhere" | Luckily she met him that very afternoon. She stopped when she called 10 him. He took of his cap ] too, and asked after her rheumatism Have you ever called me A cab bage-head Aunt Polly inquired | sternly.
 Why. yes-Aunt Polly!" he answered cheerfully. That's my fa- vorite name for you You know there's nothing else that grows on the farm that's as good as a cabbage head. And there's nobody else in the whole valley that's as good as you are. And that's why often call you cabbage e-head It's my favorite name for you"
 Bless your heart." cried Aunt Polly Woodchuck, T knew there was some mistake, somewhere. And now I must hurry on, over to Mrs. Wood chuck's, and have talk with her.
 You knock at my door the next time you pass by she added. "and I'll give you a red apple"
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New Britain herald., 1922-08-19

worse. Just hand me my sunbonnet and my best apron. I'm going right over lo Aunt Polly's and tell her all about this business"
 So Mrs. Woodchuck hurried across the pasture, muttering to herself. She was quite out of breath when she reached Aunt Pollys home under the hll. But she could still talk.
 Here's a bit of news for you" she gasped, right in Aunt Pollys ear. Folks are calling you cabbage head"
 Whats that?" asked Aunt Polly as pleased look came over her face. Did you say you had brought me a cabbage -head?" In her excitement Mrs. Woodchuck had spoken into Aunt Polly's deaf ear.
 "No. No," said Mrs. Woodchuck, changing ears hastily as she realized her mistage. They say you are a cabbage head"
 Aunt Pollys bright eyes snapped.
 Who's thew" she demanded.
 James Rabbit" Billy's mother ex- plained.
 He isn't they. He's he,' said Aunt Polly. Tt takes at least two to make they"
 Well, he and my son Billy, they -" Mrs. Woodchuck started to ex plain. But Aunt Polly interrupted her.
 Oh So they are the ones that are calling me names." she cried T m surprised that polite young Jimmy Rabbit should say such a thing about ne, But you know your son Billy is always jeerine at me. I thank you for telling me. And I hope you'll give him q good punishing."
 Mrs. Woodchuck bit her lip. She had to, to keep herself from making tart ret6rt. II was some time be- fore she made matters clear to Aunt Polly. But at last the dear old soul understood
 There's some mistake she de- elared Your son couldn't have heard plainly"
 "oh, he did" Mrs woodchuck In sisted. James Rabbit certainly called you cabbage head. But of course we don't think you're one"
 "No!" said Aunt Polly grimly. Your son usually calls me a pump kin-head"
 We won't discuss that" Mrs. Woodchuck told her hastily. And now must be trudging home, for I've work 10 do.''
 Aunt Polly felt quite unhappy. She was q kindly person always helping
New Britain herald., 1922-08-19
CLOWN NIGHT" AT PALACE.

For next week, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, the Palace will of. fer for the first time in this city a unique vaudeville novelty that is now very popular in New York theaters and called Clown Night" the mean ing of which is that each and every member of the entire regular vaude- vile bill appear in an afterpiece directly after the last act has fin- ished. Nat Farnum a famous come dian, and one of the Keith head liners on the bill is presenting this novelty called The Doctor Shop" The older generation will remember this piece as 1t was very popular in its day, and will remember when every vaudeville show had its after piece where in all the cast took part
 This is a revival of that idea only it has been modernized to fit in with
New Britain herald., 1922-08-19

the present day vaudeville, however, it is said to be funnier than ever. It will be offered at each perform ance, The regular vaudebille bill and those that take part in the afterpiece are Nat and Jackie Farnum, a con- edy pair in a skit called "Nonsen- slcal Nonsense;" Kramer & Griffin, a team of very funny comedians who offer Much Ado About Nothing" song and dance offering. As a spe- cial attraction Ray Midgley is feat ured with the miniature musical comedy, The Pepper Box Revue," with songs and dances, pretty girls, and beautiful stage settings The feature photoplay attraction offers beautiful Katherine Macdonald in her new hit The Beautiful Liar" romantic comedy drama in which Miss Macdonald plays delightful role. The Sunday night features present. Eugene O'Brien in "Gilded Lies; and May McAvoy in "A Pri- vate Scandal" both very fine produc- tionS.
New Britain herald., 1922-08-19

great help in carrying child, as have noticed difference when I didn't take it. thank you for this medicine and if l ever come to this point again do not want to be without the Vegetable Com pound. I give you permission to publish this letter so that all women can take my advice. Mrs. FRED MINER, Box 102, Churubusco, N. Y.
 It's the same story over again. Women suffer from ailments for years. They try doctors and different medi- cines, but feel no better. Finally they take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and you can see it's value in the case of Mrs. Miner.
 That's the truth of the matter. If you are suffering from any of the troubles women have, you ought to try this med icine. It can be taken in safetyby young or old, as it contains no harmful drugs
New Britain herald., 1922-08-19
The Work Lillian Laid Out For Tom
 Chester to Do.

The Work Lillian Laid Out For Tom
 Chester to Do.
 Allen Drake was the first 10 speak stter Tom chester's dramatic out. burst.
 If the young man will kindly ex- plan whose life he means" he drawled provocatively but Lillian in, terposea swiftly.
 Keep quiet Allen 7" Then she turned to young MT Chester with q reassuring air.
 I won't deny that there is cer- tain risk of all Of us" she said grave ly, "hut I am very sure it can be re- duced to a minimum. And there is no reason why Mrs, Graham" she caught my indignant eye, and cut short her sentence.
 There is every reason why Mrs. Graham should share any unpleas- antness" I said icily. Please re- member, Lillian, that wherever You are in this affair shall be with you" She flashed me a glance of ap- proVal and apology, although I well knew that as far as her plan of cam
 
 were worthless. I would be sta- tioned exactly where she chose. But at least l had declared my own at titude, and again I felt my fathers hand pressing my shoulder, and knew that even through his fear for me he approved my stand
 Lillian Looks Ahead
 But we are wasting time" Lillian declared. MT. Chester, how good an actor are you?''
 "A very poor one" the young man answered with sincerity in his tones. With such modesty. you're ex- tremely likely to be a good one" Lil- Han retorted But honestly, now, don't you think you could stage a con- vincing road bandit hold-up for the benefit of Mir. Smith tomorrow night?"
 T could do anything to clip that fellows claws he replied earnestly And that's exactly what l want you to do. First of all I am going to ask you to interview Mir Briggs, Smiths employer, early tomorrow morning, and see that our precious friends every movement is watched. Then, when he starts over here to- morrow night-as he surely will stage a hold-up along the road, take any money he has to make it realis- tic, but be sure to frisk him for re- volvers
 If he's the man I think he is-. and that's a little thing I'm going to find out. please Allah, when he gets here-he's a walking arsenal You won't get 'em all, for he probably has some mighty ingenious weapons hii- den in those rags of his. But you'l be able to get nearly everything he has Then tie him loosely, so he can surely wiggle free, and deposit him In the grass by the side of the ,oad, then beat it down hereof course. leaving one man near him to watch his proceedings.
 "Ill tell you now-and then we won't have to keep you any longer