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The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-04-14
High Court to Review
Case of School Girl

CORNING, Arkansas, April 14-Al-
though he held yesterday that the
rules of the Knoble School Board
forbidding girls from using face pow
der and lfpsticks was unjust, Circuit
Judge Bandy today refused the ap.
plication of Miss Pearl Pugsley for a
writ of mandamus to compel the
which she was dismissed last Septem-
Der for powdering her nose She
has appealed to the Supreme Court.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-04-14
Seepage Of Water Starts
Landslide; z Are Killed

SEATTLE, April 14,-Charles II
killed when their home at the foot
of a cliff on the outskirts OF the city
was buried under a landslide last
night. The slide was caused by
seepage Of water
The family was at dinner when
the slide struck the house. Two
sons, Carl, aged Is years, and George.
aged ~ years. jumped through a
window and escaped
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-04-14
Over Hundred Jurymen
Examined Burch Trial

LOS ANGELES. Anril 14-Examin-
alton of jurymen in the Arthur Burch
murder case was resumed this fore
noon. One hundred and twentyifour
have been examined SO far. establish
ing a record in Los Angeles county.
The defense has IA percmDtorics
and the prosecution sever.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-04-14
HULL GIVES VERSION

SPOKANE, Wash. April 14.-That
Japan easily won first honors" in
the recent Arms Conference. Eng
land second and America came out
poor third" was the declaration
made here last night by Cordeli Hull,
chairman of the National Democratic
Committee. The remark was made
in a speech delivered at the annual
Jefferson Day dinner.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-04-14
Governor Edwards
Announces Candidacy
For u. S. Senate

TRENTON, n. j.. April 14-Gover
nor Edward l. Edwards today for
mally announced his candidacy for
the Democratic nomination for United
States Senator at tic September
primaries.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-04-14
Seattle Social Worker
Dies from Car Injuries

SEATTLE April 14.-Dr. Mary B.
Martin. aged 81 years, prominent ply
stefan and social worker, died last
night as the result of injuries. DR..
Martin was recently thrown to the
floor of street car when the car
started suddenly.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-04-14
President Signs Bill to
Extend Radio Facilities

WASHINGTON, April H.-Prcsi-
dent Harding today signed the bill
extending tho use OF tho government
naval radio facilities for commercial
and press service until June. 1925.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-04-14
NO DROP IN BUSINESS.

NV OUVA Nv DUO1NdOD'
WASHINGTON, April 14,-Secrc.
tary Of Commerce Herbert G. Hoover
said that as yet the Department had
noted no effect of the coal strike on
business.
Secretary Hoover declared the
country's coal supply appeared to be
sufficient for normal consumption.
The Secretary said that with the
exception of men laid off by the
railways there had been no material
increase in unemployment.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-04-14
ARMY FIGHT IN
HOUSE EXPECTED
MADE TOMORROW
Vote Will Probably Be Taken
on Question of Person
mel of Army.

WASHINGTON, April 14.-Chang
ing their plans at the last moment
the House members leading the move
for an enlisted personnel Of 86 900
men for the navy, today made no
move to force the vote over until
vote will he taken tomorrow
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-04-14
ARMY PERSONNEL FIGHT

WASHINGTON, April 14.-.General
Harbord, Deputy Chief of Staff, told
the Senate appropriations committee
today that the regular army cannot
accomplish their lawful task with a
personnel less than 10000 men.
There is a minimum limit below
which we cannot go with safety" said
General Hnrbord
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-04-14
Are Fishing
For Smells
With Bird Cages

PORTLAND. Ore. April IA
Crowds from here flock daily to
Sendy River and fish for smelt
which are so thick along the
hanks that the people catch
them with all sorts OF impro-
vised traps. Drop nets range
from bird cages to lace curtains.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-04-14
FLOOD IS SERIOUS.

CAIRO, Ill.,, April 14.-Refugees
arriving from the flood districts of
North City report that 100 negro
families have been driven from their
homes.
The Ohio floods are exceeding
previous records.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-04-14
.ENJOIN UNITED
MINE WORKERS
IN ". VIRGINIA
Efforts to Organize Non
Union Mine Fields Is De-
MED by High Court.

CHARLESTOWN, W. Va, April
14.-The Federal Court today issued
an injunction restraining the United
Mine Workers from further efforts
to organize the non-union miners
employed at Nickel and other coal
companies in Fayette and Raleigh
counties.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-04-14
HOUSES
ARE DESTROYED;
VIRGINIA FIRE
Suburb of Norfolk Nearly
Raced by Flames-Water
Pressure Lacking.
ILLINOIS TOWN UNDER
WATER; CITIZENS FLEE
Floods in Ohio Are Reported
Today Exceeding All
Previous Records.

NORFOLK, Va, April l4.-Eighty
houses were burned up to 7 o'clock
last night in Berkeley, suburb, and
the fire ragged for several hours after
with firemen unable to make head
way on account of the lack of water
pressure.
Four fire departments fought the
blaze.
Two fremen were injured.
It is estimated that 100 Berkeley
families have been made homeless
by the fire and the damage is esti-
mated at nearly $1,000, 900.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-04-14
ARE DRIVEN FROM HOMES.

BEARDST0WN, H., April IA
The waters of the Illinois River con-
tinued to rise today.
Three fourths Of the population
of $500 have been driven frot their
homes or are residing on the second
floors.
Half of the city is under water.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-04-14

letter from Wilson. Tumulty said he
regretted the misunderstanding and
would not have given the message IL
he had known II was unauthorized.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-04-14

CLEVELAND. April 14.-Three
bandits today held up the Max Kur-
IAN Company. jewelers., and escaped
riih diamonds worth $4,000.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1922-04-14

PORTLAND. Ore. April 1.-THE
14th death from the septic sore
throat epidemic is reported here to-
day.
Evening journal., 1922-08-17
RAILROADS TO EQUIP
FOR MORE TRAFFIC

The Pennsylvania railroad. the
largest hauler of soft coal in the
country. to move this traffic has
10000 cars. of which $4,000 are
hopper bottom. The company also
has about $4,000 cars that can be
used for hauling coke. Il is re-
ported that only Il per cent. Of the
cars need repairing.
Most of the company's $500 freight
locomotives are ready for service.
The work OF conditioning others has
been started.
The Philadelphia and Reading has
nearly all of its coal cars near the
mines. Those that have been put on
sidings are being inspected and will
be sent TO such places as require
them.
Authorization for a large amount
of new work on the Pennsylvania is
expected soon after the return OF
Samuel Rea, president. late this
Evening journal., 1922-08-17
GIRL in ROLE
OF FIREFIGHTER
Miss Bender Extinguishes
Awning Blaze Before
Arrival of Firemen
USES WATER FROM
ROOF OF HOUSE

Miss Bertha Bender, II. 919 Lom-
bard street, saved the Bureau OF Fire
considerable work last night, by
dashing to the roof of the house at
s37 Lombard street, and extinguish-
tng a blaze caused by exposed cleo
efic light wires setting fire 70 an
swnlng. Although a number Of per-
sons saw the flames beginning 10
spread no one but Miss Bender took
Enough interest in the matter to at
tempt to extinguish the FIRE.
Miss Bender. a Wilmington High
School girl. who played on the bas-
ket ball team last year. was stand
ing at Tenth and Lombard streets
talking TO a group of girl chums
when she saw the fire near the roof.
A minute later the awning stretching
in front of the house, occupied by
the family of Adolph Silver. a
tailor. burst into flames. With pres
ence OF mind. Miss Bender removed
a screen in one OF the front windows
climbed into the building and then
rushed up stairs.
Getting a bucket. she filed II with
water and swung herself 10 the roof.
where she leaned over the edge and
poured the contents upon the flames,
which by this time had started to
spread TO adjoining woodwork.
Several men standing on the cor
ner remained where they were.
making no effort. 10 aid the girl. One
man ran 10 his home and turned in
a still alarm Of fire. but by the time
the fire apparatus arrived the blaze
had been extiDguished by Miss Ben
der. The family occupying the
house was calling on friends some
distance down the street and die
not arrive at the scene until the
fire was out.
Evening journal., 1922-08-17
ENTER THE FLAPPER
PeggyProresShe sa CoodSport
By ZOE BECKLEY

As the two cars started for New
York. scarcely a word came from
the occupants Of either.
At the door OF the apartmen,
house in which the Deans and Hol-
lises lived, the good-nights were
stiff and brief Not until Winnie s
parents and Peggy and her mother
were in their home did the long
suppressed storm begin.
"Winifred," Mr.. Hollis addressed
his daughter in the coldly polite
tone she had always most feared on
minded Winnie had need of rebuke.
will you please explain why you
spent the night before your exam
nations tearing around the country
in a disreputable automobile party?"
Poor Winnie. exhausted with the
nights events but too good a sport
10 seek an easy escape by telling
the truth. essayed still one last de-
fensive struggle.
I'm really too tired. father, 20
put up a good defense" she said.
And If fail in tomorrow''s exams
-today's this afternoon's-l think
you'll find it punishment enough for
me. Won't you let me go to bed
now?"
I'll be the judge OF punish
ment-" began Mr.. Hollis severely.
But suddenly Peggy. from where
she had stood dejectedly in the far
corner Of the big library, advanced
with a certain frmness Of purpose
in her face.
She was weary to the last degree
Of endurance. All her hard. defiant
fire was out. only a spiritless de-
spair was left.
Listen. Uncle Ralph. Winnie
has done nothing you could disap-
prove Of. Quite the opposite. l
called Bob Vanderpool on the tele-
phone to take me out for a ride
when he-got home.
Winnie tried 10 stop me and I
wouldn't pay attention. When Bob
by came. Win went along as chap
erone. That's all there is TO it."
Mr.. Hollis expression changed,
Thanks. Peggy" His glance
sought the eyes of his sister. Peg
gys mother. "And-forgive me. .
Win. Good night, my dear" He
kissed his daughter contritely, and
with his wife, left the room.
Winnie went up 10 her cousin and /
put her arms round her.
You're a good sport. Peg" The I
wo kissed affectionately and Win
lie went out without further re-
mark, leaving Peggy with her
mother.
Mrs. Dean had been coldly await |
ng the explanation. Peggy, whose |
iefiance fiickered into life once more |
II her mothers stern face waited in /
silence the dreaded interview.
Peggy" Mrs. Dean began, I'VE
anne home from the Yacht Club at !
lalf-past one. I supposed you were
Evening journal., 1922-08-17
JEWELRY DIAMONDS
DIAMOND DAY SPECIALS
In SHOES

Black Satin One-Strap Pumps
with satin-covered heel. &c m
$500 today ....... TJ.UV
Special lot of tan calf. One-StraP
Pumps, turned sole and Junior Louis
heel. All sizes. Value EI or
$500. Special ..... pI'0O
Children's Elkskin Blucher Ok
fords, sizes 81 to II; CO CT
$500 today ........ QA'OC
Misses tan calf welted sole. One
Strap Pumps. sizes llN CO cE
to 2; were $3.50. Special pE.VC
Evening journal., 1922-08-17

month. It is reported that about
$50. 900 900 is available.
The mileage Of the system has
been increased very little in the last
five years, although many sidings and
extensions of freight yards were pro-
vided. The company is extending
many sidings and Joining certain
parts Of the system TO promote more
efficient transit. chiefly in western
Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Evening journal., 1922-08-17
SILK DIAMONDS OF
EXTRAORDINARY VALUE

$1.50 Imported Pongee, Sl.00
Yard-This is the last call on this
popular All-Silk Pongee. 33 inches
wide in natural color. Special
for Diamond Day, CT M
yard ..... QA sOO
$3.50 Duplan's Baronetse Satin,
S1.95-A well wearing sport satin.
40 inches wide. in mostly all shades.
Special for Diamond Day. O. or
yard .......... V4'oS
$500 Guaranteed Taffeta, $500
Yard-Be sure to get your share OF
this beautiful soft finish Chiffon Taft
.feta, yard wide and fully guaranteed.
Regular So value. Special for Dia-
mond Day only at. CD m
the yard ........... VA.OO
$500 Printed Crepe, S1.59-We
have only four pieces in this stylish
Printed Crepe de Chine. 40 inches
wide. Special for Dia- c. 20
mond Day. yard ..... CA'JJ
S3.25 Canton Crepe, $2.39-A
heavy quality Canton Crepe, 40
inches wide in navy and black only.
This is special for Dia- CO 90
mond Day at. yard JZ'JO
Evening journal., 1922-08-17

asleep, having prepared for today's
examinations.
Instead. imagine my amazement
when Mrs. Vanderpool informed me
over the telephone you had called
up Bobby-but / needn't go over it.
1t is you who will tell me what
you mean by this evenings disrep-
utable doings. Proceed"
(To Be Continued
Copyright, 1922. NEA Service)
Evening journal., 1922-08-17
LADIES' HOSIERY AND
UNDERWEAR DIAMONDS

Ladies extra size black Isle Hose.
regular SIC. For Diamond Ar
Day 40c
's.s. AOS
Childrens black silk Isle Hose,
sizes g to 8; OF On
4 pairs for 0l .UU
Children's White Hose. c1 m
all sizes; 8 pairs for pl .UU
Boys Balbriggan Drawers. or
15c; 2 for ZOc
Children's Romper CT m
Union Suits. 2 for 0l.UU
Evening journal., 1922-08-17
THIRD FLOOR DIAMOND DAY
SPECIALS

Opaque Window Shades, good
spring rollers. roll l'e, Plenty dark 5Oc
Tack-on Chair Seats. upholstered
in Fabrikoid. All sizes to AZ.
l6-inch. for, each 4OC
Stencil Linen Crash Curtains. fast
colors. for doors or windows; head
ed and hemmed; $3.50 c0 nn
value for. set DJ.UU
All-feather Bed Pillows. covered
with good art ticking; G1 1I
$500 value for . Ol .LJ
Full size Cotton Blankets, blue
and pink border; $3.75 60 cE
Rag or Wool Fibre Rugs, sizes
8xIO. 9xION. 9xl2. co IN
Choice, each ..... pC.JU
Sewing Machine. good make; au-
tomato lift; $47.50 cor m
value. for ........ 0E0.UU
Evening journal., 1922-08-17
CHILDREN'S SPECIALS FOR
DIAMOND DAY

Infants Long Dresses. val. $3.50.
Special Diamond o. RI
Day - 0l. .OU
Infants Short Dresses, sizes six
months, one year and two years.
Value Sl.25 and sl.50. r1 M
Special Diamond Day 1l. .UU
Infants Long Capes in cashmere
and melrose. Value 5000 to 5000.
6sy fesf''i Diamond $500
Children's Drawers. sizes 10 and
! 2 years. Value 25c. IN
Special Diamond Day lJC
Evening journal., 1922-08-17
DIAMOND DAY SPECIALS IN
READY-TO-WEAR

About IS Dresses of various ma
terials and styles. sizes broken. Val
ues up to $1,000 Very Ct M
special at ........ VA.VV
Special lot Of Dresses. made of
excellent grade organdie in white
and flesh. Values to GE M
SIS. Very special at QC.UU
About 20 Dresses, broken lots and
sizes. either light or dark colors.
Values to $500. Very CO or
special at ......... CJ.JC
Polly Prim Aprons. made of good
grade percale and gingham. Val
ues to $l.50. Special 70,
Special lot of Waists, broken lots.
Made of good grade voiles, both
long and short sleeves. c1 M
Values to s3.75. special pls sUU
Evening journal., 1922-08-17
LADIES' HANDKERCHIEF
DIAMONDS

Ladies All-Linen Odd Initial
Handkerchiefs; regular 25c each
value. Special 1sc each; En.
3 for OOS
Ladies Fine Lawn Odd Initial
Handkerchiefs, Sc each value; 10c
each or cc.
4 for LJ(
Many Specials at Notion Depart
ment.
Evening journal., 1922-08-17
DRAPERIEs.

The fad for having floating panels
and apron draperies attached to the
girdle, continues in popularity and
is noticed on many Of the newest fall
models.
Evening journal., 1922-08-17
CORSET DEPT. DIAMONDS

Line of Corsets, broken lots;
value $3.50, $l.50. Dia- 7c
mond Day .... 5JN
Warmers lCorsets. value $l.50;
r.! rubber top and low bust. 81 25
Observation-Disclosures with
embroidery and lace; value cA.
75c. Diamond Day UUC
Ladies' Sweaters-Slipover Tan.
Orchid, White. Silver. CT II
Gray; $2.25; the day pI.iJ
Evening journal., 1922-08-17
DRESS GOODS DIAMONDS

Big Diamonds these. Come early
and bring your friends.
59c Tissue Gingham, 35c-We
have about 300 yards of these beau
tiful cool ginghams. 81 inches wide.
Regular SOC value. Diamond Or
Day. yard ......... JJC
75c Surf Satin, SOC Yard-A per-
manent finish Surf Satin. yard wide.
in black only. Regular 75c value.
For Diamond Day, E0.
yard ....... JUC
S1.OO Imported Swiss, 5ec-Not
all colors yet a good selection in this
popular fabric. Regular sl.00 value.
Diamond Day only. EO.
yard Observation-Disclosures. JJC
Csc Voles, 15c-A stylish. even
woven voile. 40 inches wide. Only
ten pieces in this lot. For IE
Diamond Day. yard zee. 1JC
59c Print Muslin, 39c-This is a
big special. 40 inches wide. in stylish
designs. Diamond Day On.
only, yard ....... CJC
$1.O0 Crepe Mohair, 75c-A ser
viceable. non-shrinkable fabric in
both plain and stripe designs. Reg
ular $l.00 value. For Dia- 7E
mond Day only. yard tJC
$1.00 Cream Serge, 75c-This is
shown in both coarse and fine weave.
all-wool and is our regular 5 i quail
ity. Special for Diamond 7c
Day, yard ............. sCS
Evening journal., 1922-08-17
MEMS WEAR DIAMONDS

All Straw Hats. Te
each lJC
Boys Puritan Blouses, "
sport and regular ... fOC
Boys Wash Pants; G1 M
$l.50 value . Q1. .UU
Mems Cream Flannel &c IN
Pants. Come early pU.JO
$I.75 and 81 Boston q or
Bags; wonderful values Ql.EJ
Evening journal., 1922-08-17

PERFUMERY DEPT. DIAMONDS
Pebeco Tooth Paste. reg. 90
soc JJC
Assorted Toilet Water, 7r
reg. Sl.25 and $l00 DOC
Assorted Face Powders, %.
reg. SOC JlS
Witch Hazel. pint size. 10.
reg. 35c ..... III
Violet Ammonia. reg. IT.
25c .... IL
Assorted Talcum. glass 22c
jars. Soc .......... ~
Assorted Toilet Soap, Ibr
reg. $l.00 dozen ..... "
Liquid Green Soap. reg. 17c II
Evening journal., 1922-08-17
MEMS UNDERWEAR DIAMONDS

$l.00 Reis Nainsook Athletic
Union Suits. full cut. TO-
spIendidly made ........ lSc
$1.25 True-Shape Silk Half Hose;
in grey only. Diamond Day TOO
PiiSS
$500 Silk Stripe Madras Shirts.
neck band, French cuffs. q 20
The Lippincott label .OJ
25c True7Shape Half Hose. in
black, cordovan. navy; also split
foot, + o.i,. Diamond }o9 Day. S1.00
79c Blue Chambray Work Shirts.
attached collar; full cut; cE
well made ......... UJC
35c all pure Linen c1 IN
Handkerchiefs; 4 for Qk. .UU
$500 Soisette Pajamas; silk
trimmed, in colors and p1 C0
white. Diamond Day price DI .CJ
Evening journal., 1922-08-17

DIAMOND DAY SPECIALS IN
OUR BASEMENT
I2-quart Galvanized CE
Buckets .............. LJC
sr.oo Broom. for 79c
sl.oo Plain rumbl.r. 69c
II Rolls Toilet Paper pl .UU
c.S.. Ss':ial sseb lot of Garbage $l.00
Pan. 5o' " ws'r-fvsI Cake 29c
Evening journal., 1922-08-17
GLOVES FOR DIAMOND DAY

Fownes l6-button Silk Gloves.
Special for this c1 II
day ............... C1.sJ
Mohawk l6-button Silk Gloves.
Regular Sl.75. Ct On
Special ........... Q1. JJ
Kayser Short Chamoisilk Gloves.
Regular $l.25. This II
day tCC
Fownes' Short Kid Gloves. Reg
ular $500. 90 or
Special . 4k.ZO
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-04-11
SPECIALIZATION

HE vice president of the International Broth
l erhood OF Electrical Workers, in a speech
before the Labor Board in session in Chicago last
week, madeta strong attack on Henry Ford'sAsys-
TEN OF specialized work. High specialization was
claimed to be the worst crime against humanity.
In the speech It was stated, Henry Ford may have
conferred a. blessing on many people, those who
own automobiles, but he conferred a curse on his
workers. They sit at their benches half dead, do
Ing their bits Of work mechanically over and OYER
Specialized work naturally requires the closest
attention and does mean endless repetition Of the
same movements; this might prove harmful IL no
recreation were allowed and sufficient time were
not given for necessary relaxation. The shops OF
Henry Ford are regarded by the majority Of labor
ing men as most desirable places OF employment,
and the men fortunate enough to hold places there
are envied4by their fellows. Just recently the
Ford shops have declared for a forty-hour week
which allows theNemployes all Of Saturday and
Sunday for rest and recreation No decrease OF
WAGES goes with the additional time Oft, and 1t
would be hard to imagine a man doing work that
was ever 50 specialized becoming half dead over
his labor, IL he had two whole days OF rest out
OF every week. ~:
There Is no use TO inveigh against specialization.
This is the age OF specialization. It is the ambition
Of thousands to become able to perform some spe-
cial task much better than any other. The ques.
tion Of labor todayis not so much chow much work
can you do, as how well can you do it?" In every
shop, IN every line OF business, the specialist, the
expert, commands the largest salary and the most
liberty of action. II some OF Henry Ford's half
dead" workers were invited to resign their Jobs
their protest would be liable to present an aston
ishing amount of life.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-04-11
TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL ii, 1879.
DANIEL WILLARD.

has had as 1t guest today, one Of
the foremost railroad men of the world,
Daniel Willard, president of the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad Co. an organization that. has unques-
tionably been the principal factor in the develop
@ent Of Fairmont and Sorthern-Mest Virginia.
Mr.. willard Is oneEof the really big men in the
world today. Those whorknow him and have fol-
lowed his career can Northumberland his success.
With characteristic pluck he has tackled and mas
tered problems requiring Greatest thought, patti
eneei skill and perseverance.
II is1not often that's man is found who is a
master engineer Of worldwide repute for achieve
lnent Of a highly technical nature, thoroughly
understanding that world OF endeavor in which
the ordinary man is completely lost, who is a SUE
cesstu1 business man OF sound ideas and recogni.
ton in commercial circles, a born leader. All these
things Mr.. Willard has. demonstrated himself to
be during a lifetime of fearless forging ahead.
combating obstacles, Indifferent to %skeptics, pessi.
rlists and tho ut can't be done element in rail-.
road circles.
1t is significant that the first official act Of
NJ. Willard after becoming president Of the Balti-
more & Eohio. Railroad in January, 1910, was to
meet.a committee representing West Virginia
shippers, the members of which went to Baltimore
10 complain about the service of the railroad in
this state. Since stLat AtBat the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad has increased It's entire property invest
tnent approximately s2S5, 900, 900. OF which more
thansS100,00O has been spent for new equipment,
Including 1874 powerful and modern locomotives,
5000 freight cars and more than 900 pieces OF
passenger equipment. More than a million dollars
has 3heen spent in. e~nlarging the freight yards at
Grafton the double track between here and Graf.
tonsslhas been increased so that there Is now only
sos miles Of single track between the two cities;
g third track has been completed up the Gran
berry and Rowlesburg grades TO expedite the move
anent OF ieastbound business; a NEW low.grade
doable-track tunnel has been constructed along
Ade5of the single track tunnel at Kingwood at a
COS tot approximately 100000 and additional
terminals for taking care OF helpers have been
provided at Hardman and Rowlesburg.
Eairmonts was glad to have Mr.. Willard here to-
day. He has had a greater opportunity to know
Fstrnront, TO realize the urgent need of a passenger
stattonshere, and to recognize the necessity OF
tretsht rates in Northern West Virginia that do
not hamper the development of the region.