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Thomas r. Van Dyke; recording sec
rotary. Miss Ida Kimble: executive
secretary. Miss Bertha BAldsrson
treasurer. John =. Reisler; executive
cofhrnittee. A. ID. Radebaugh. Clayton
mcdowell and Mrs. Curtis Price.
Warrants have been issued for
Negroes who took DIR. &. L. Ander-
sous automobile from his garage
without his permiasion TO attend a
dance at Port Deposit. On the trip
the car was badly damaged.
NJ. Emmitt Potts, Jr.. and Sarah r.
Turner or Centrcville. motored to Elk
ton yesterday and were married.
Mrs, Hannah j. SeifridGe OF Risins
Sun, suffered injuries by falling down
stairs.
Charged with shooting n pheasant
Joseph Hall OF Rowiandville was fined
s25 and costs by Justice Jones OF Ris-
ing Sun.
The susauchanna river Is lower
now than at any other time for a
century.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward c. Smith OF
Philadelphia announce the engage
ment OF their daughter. Sybilla. "a
Joseph X. Johnson. third bascman OF
the Rising Sun baseball team.
On account OF ice I'm the Chesapeake
bay and Susquchanna river, the Toll
chester Steamboat Co has discon-
tinued service between Port Deposit
and Baltimore.
Walter Il. Jackson. Jr., has gone &c
PittsburE TO become assistant man
ager OF the United States Fidelity and
Guaranty Co.
The plant OF the Maryland Porcelain
Co. at North East. will soon be re
opened.
Mrs. Scott Wilson entertained tn,
Loyal Temperance Legion.
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wATCE.NIGHr At NEWARK.

Newark, Dec. o.-Membcrs OF the
Continental Band were guests last
|, night 90 Howard McCully at a turkey
dinner NJ his home. Mr.. Mccully
WIS formerly manager 81 the hand.
AZ 81. Thomas Episcopal church
tomorrow morning. nr. Edgar Jones
rector, will preach on Pacing the
New Year" No services will he held
Of go O'Clock. but there will he watch
night services at Il and the subject
VIII he AN Open Door ana an open
Book"
Hev. II Everett Mailman will preach
at the Presbyterian church tomorrow
evening on Opened Eyes'
Al the Nicholas church az II
o'clock tomorrow morning Rev. Frank
uerson. pastor will preach ~
Lessons OF Experience" and At s.S'
o'clock on "Tho Religious Uses Cd
Nlemory There will b. "a watch
night service at n o'clock and th'
subject will be The imperccptbl'
Chanrc"
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Collsre It Eaat LANDING. spent the
houdays with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. John d. Reynoids. Miss Rey-
holds and friends made the entire trip
by automobile.
Miss Anna Beckett II visiting Phila-
delphia and Gcrmantown friends.
Mrs. George II. Dick and daughter
Lola OF Audubon. n. j.. are on q
visit to Mr.. and Mn. II. ID. Hoffecker
s. ]. Reynolds. who has been con-
fined TO his home by iilnesA, 10 re-
ported better.
Miss Jane Cup OF southampton
Pa. is visiting Smyrna and Clayton
friends.
Mrs. Ella Benson and Miss Mamie
Spear OF Wilmington are visiting Mrs
w. Il. Clements.
Mrs. Lillian Swain is attending the
5O,h wedding anniversary of Mr.. and
Mrs. Nathaniel Rambo at Merchant
VILE. N. J.
| Miss Florence Lurty Of Ardmore
Pa, spent the holidays with hei
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. William ii
L.urty.
| Katherine ana ENnel baTteik ar
visiting their grandmother. Mrs. Can
non at Bridgeville.
Miss Edith Humphreys OF Brook
lyn, n. V, is visiting Mr. and Mrs
William II. Smith.
The Misses Mary and Emily Sp~u
ance are spending the holidays will
their brother. DIR. Spruance of WI
mington.
Rev. ]. Nj. l.. Eckard has returne'
from Philadelphia, where he has bee
visiting his parents ovcr Chris,mas.
Miss Ethel Rothwell, who is takln
a special course at Columbia Uni
versity. n. ". is at home for the holi
days.
Miss Helen Mcdowell, who had IN
misfortune TO slip and sprain hC
ankle. IL slightly improved.
Miss Lillian Thornley, entertaine
with two tables OF bridge on We
nesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Webb are on =
extended trip, including Holmesbur
Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs James Slaughter hay
been spending the holidays at Leipsi
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FORT pU PONT PERSONALS.

Fort du Pont. Dec. 2o.-Prlvate
Stanley Boris. COMPANY F. mas re-
turned TO duty with hie organization
after spending a 30-day furough win
friends and relatives AT Hillside, y. j.
Private Louis Gordon. Headluar-
tors and Service Company has been
psced on detached service with oo-
servation Group 9. a. Mitchell Frying
Field. Long Island, y. y.
Second Lieutenant Harry +. Fisher,
Corps OF Engineers has returned after
spending leave Of absence with rela-
dyes al Harrisburg and Ere Pa. and
has resumed his duties as recruiting
officer
Private Leonard Blggers. Company
III. is spending the holidays with rela-
It.ves and friends az Brooklyn, y. y.
Private John c. M!ssemir Of Newark
having enlisted az This station FOR
duty with the 1st Engineers has been
assigned 20 Company A a. Fort Mott,
Is. J.
Private Richard Fox. Company y
he's returned 70 duty with his orga-
n!zation after spending several days
twith relatives and friends a; New
York City.
Private First Class Clarence Walk
or Headquarters and Service Com.
many has returned 70 his organize
ltion for duty after spending a l0-day
D furlough with relatives a. Trenton
y. J.
Private First Class Joseph II. sut.
Ton. Ordnance Detachment has beer
transferred 20 the 18TH Company
Coas; Artillery Corps, at this stetion
Private William II. Anderson. Com
many y. has returned 20 his orga
nization for duty after spending 10
day Through with friends a. Boston
Mass.
Private Vincent ?. McMann. Ord
nance Detachment has been transfer
red in grade 20 the 18TH Company
Coast Artillery Corps. A. this station
First Lieutenant Edgar Marbur.
Corps OF Engineers has been Place
on duty as Mess Officer az the officer
mess 20, replace I'd Lieutenant Reg
! nolds J. Burt. Corps OF Engineers. o
!. leave at Fort Benning. Ga.
T, Private Bernard Brewer. Compan
: 10. haze been placed on special d.,
: with the quartermaster al this static
4 las assistant baker.
III During the heavy fog on the Do
y this week the government boat D..
ing between Forts du POnt and Mo,
10 y. j.. were laid up.
r, Private William ". Walker. Cor
y pany ID. is spending a 15-day fur, 4
with relatives at Charlotte. y g.
d Major AdOlphe 4. Griffin. Med,
y Corps has been detailed 70 audit &.
e accounts at Fort du Pont for
10 month OF December.
J. Private Joseph Hanley, Finance j.
ie iachment has been admitted 20 Q
~ station hospital where he VIII under
'e treatment for tOnsilitis.
COrporol Rodney II. SprOu,c. 90.
i pany ID. who is on detached s.rvi.D
the Engineer School. Fort Humphre,
y" Va. spent the holidays with fr'cn
az this station.
- Private Daniel o. G. Rowan, co
= lpany y, Is spending the holidays Va
n relatives at Philadelphia. Pa.
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NOTES OF ST. GEORGES.

81. Georges. Dec. 3o.-The services
IN the Methodist Church on sunday
viii start with Sunday school al $50.
A. the preaching service az 1890 Dr.
Robert Watt. superintendent o. VII
minrton District. will deliver the ad-
dress The = o'clock Epworth League
meeting vii be led by Mrs. Warner
CHM. The pastor Rev. J. &. Mccoy
will preach on a solemn Question" Al
the 1g0 service. sunday school az
30 az Summit Bridge Church. DIR
Watt vii preach az summit Bridge al
2 90 and no the close az the service will
hold the second and third quarterly
conferences % that congregation.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. II. $. Cam are en-
tertaininF Malcolm Swain and family
81 Camden n J.. until after New
Years
Tonight. tho "Squak" Club. composed
Of the young people Of the vicinity Wi
hold their New Years dance IN th'
delaware Trust Building Hail. The
".l.lody Makers" orchestra, % VII
rfirstor will furnish music for th'
dancing from to 70. a prize viii b'
awarded the couple executing th'
best foS trot
Earl swuris o. tho n. g. Government
service Of Washington - g. ~ visit
IND his mother Mrs. Orlando Sutton
over the New Year.
IN. Dflclal Board meeting % m
NJ. y. Church wac held last night ate
ths prayer service whom the rOuun'
business ~ the church was dlspOse'
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RFUOBOTH BEACH NOTES.

Rehohoth Beach, Dec. 30-Grip is
prevalent here.
Rev. W +. Tomkinscn OF Galcstown.
Md. is visiting Rehoboth Beach.
Miss Ida Lindale. a teacher In the
Milford High School. is spending the
holidays with her parents
Miss Delma Ewing, a student At
the women's College. Newark, il
home for the holidays.
Miss Virginia Lingo. a teacher at
ConshohOcken, Pa, is home for the
holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Yarnall and
MIR. and Mrs. William T. Hart Of
White Plains. y. Y. spent Christmas
with their parents.
Miss Olive Lingo is starting q
nurses trimming class.
Mrs. w. A. Horn and daughter Of
New York are spending the weekend
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. T
Tappan.
The women OF Rehobo,h sent a
Christmas box to the Delaware Col
ony, Stockiey.
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HENS or TINE STATE !
AND PENINSULA
Womsn's Organizations Con.
slider Bile to be Presented
to the Legislature.
erccini Correspondence Every Evening

Special Correspondents Every Evening
Dover. Dec. 3o.-A conference or
women. representing the various wo-
mons organizations In the state. was
held yesterday in the State House. the
ohicc, being To discuss the legislative
program IN which the women Of the
state will he particularly Interested.
Tentative drafts of bills 10 be pre-
scntcd To the Legislature by the wo-
men comprising the Joint Legislative
ccrupi,tec. were discussed and viii be
more fully discussed and perhaps
ready for introduction In the Lesisla-
iurc n, meeting 20 I've held here next
THURSDAY The organizations repre-
s,ptca Included the Consumers
League. w. G. +. L, Parent-Teacher
Association, Delaware League OF Wo-
men Voters. womcn's Democratic
Committee. Republican ,Womcns com
mittcc. child Welfare, state Fedora
zion % Clubs. Mrs. Henry Ridgcly OF
bower presided.
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LEwES ITEMS.

Iewes Dec. 3o.-Two hundred and
fifty persons attended the Christmas
dance. Guests from out of town were
numerous.
Maddenis orchestra furnished music.
Mrs. William Rodney Messick, Mrs.
William L. orr, Mrs. Harry Nirdcn
LYONS and Mrs. Thomas Parker were
ratronesses. Miss Elizabeth MacIn-
tire and Misses Martha and Elizabeth
Teal entertained At breakfast.
Mrs. Harry V. Lyons entertained
the Bridge Club yesterday.
The Methodist Protestant and Meth
oaist Episcopal Sunday schools held
christmas entertainments Tuesday
and Wednesday, respectively. Gift,
were distributed.
Miss Margaret Kelly OF Philadelphia
is a guest OF Mrs. William White.
Grip IL prevalent here.
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NEWPORT NEWS NOTES.

Newport. December So.-Church
services will be as usual in the New
port NJ f. Church on Sunday. with the
Rev. w, " Moore in charge od all
services
have been held during the early part
OF January have been indefinitely
postponed.
The church clubs OF the town are
holding a bake sale today. proceeds
OF which will be used for purchasing
equipment for the clubs. which have
recently been organized. The clubs
will hold a party this evening in the
church parlor, and the regular week
ly meetings win be resumed next
week.
Delaware Grange viii hold a Christ
mas party Monday evening. January
y, In Grange Hall. There will be no
business meeting next Monday even
ing. Members OF Delaware Grange arc
invited 10 visit Centre Grange on
Wednesday evening.
The Perent-Teacher Association Of
Newport public school Will hold a
business meeting in the school house
on Tuesday evening. January .. Dr.
Rich, the new Episcopal rector, has
been invited to. attend. at which time
he will be formally introduced 10 the
townfolk The children OF the sschool
twin repeat a few numbers from their
Christmas entertainment.
The community Christmas tree nj
Newport, on the Church Square. Is
attracting much attention. and is
lighted each evening. A bulletin
board has recently been erected on
the Church Square. on which an
nouncements concerning church meet
ings are made.
The stanton NJ. -. Church heki ssseir
annual Christmas entertainment on
Thursday evening sn the church. The
church was beautifully decorated for
the occasion and very pleasing pro-
gram was rendered. There was also
a treat FOR the children OF tho town.
The Woman's Club OF Newport vii
hold an evening social on Thursday
evening NJ the home OF Mr.. and Mrs
George W. Seeds.
Miss Margaret Snyder. daughter loi
Mr.. and Mns. r. c. Snyder. and 4
student at tho Michigan Agricultn'
College. East Lansing. Mich. ie suf.
fe-ng from a broken ankle.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Seeds hav.
had ar guests during the holidays
Mr.. and Mrs. George L. Davis OF New
ark. y. J.; Mr.. and Mrs. Harry w
Davis and daughters. Frances an.
Anna OF Wilmington; Howard Jone
OF sudlersville. Nd; Mrs. El,zabet Il
Davis OF Wilmington. and Mr.. an,
Mrs. J. Lee Davis OF Edge Moor.
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BRIDGEYILLE AFFAIRS.

Bridgeville, Dec. 30.-A series %
revival services VIII begin in Union
Methodist Episcopal Church tomor-
row and continue until January u
Rev. George w. Cooke and Francis
Smith Will assist the pastor, Rev
William J.. White.
Two automobile accidents occurred
on Main street this week. Charles
Passwater's car struck Edgar Ander
son's coupe. and the former was con.
sidersbly damaged, but no one was
seriously injured. Elwood Bennett
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NEWPORT LADIES' AID
SOCIETY ENTERTAINS

Newport. Dec. 30-The Ladies' Aid
Society OF Newport NJ r.. Church held
their monthly business meeting and
social Wednesday evening al the home
of Mrs. J. X. Lyman. Following the
business meeting. the entertainment
committee took charge. which com
prised Mrs. David Bair. Miss Rather
Inc Price. Miss Ethel Woodwf I'd and
Miss Margaret Groome, and the fol-
lowing program was rendered: sing
ing. Joy 20 the World" reading
Miss Susans Christmas Present"
Miss Irene +. Gregg; focal selections.
Alfred Spence. accompanied by Mrs.
II. r. Pierson; vocal duet. Warren
Garrett and Alfred Spence! Santa
Claus impersonated by Alfred Spence,
then distributed gifts 10 all present.
The next social viii be held on Jan
uary 81. at the home OF Mrs. j. c.
Slack and the following committee viii
have charge OF arrangements: Mrs
}. G. Slack, Miss Emma Maclary. Miss
Sarah Benson and Mrs. Howell.
Those present were: Mrs. j. Il. Ly-
nam. Mrs. w. +. Groome. Mr.. and Mrs
III. A.. Gregg, the ReV. w. V. Moore
Mr.. and Mrs A. NJ. Craig, Mr.. and
Mrs. II. B. Taylor, Mr.. and Mrs. s. c
Lonax. Mr.. and Mrs. Veasey Clark
Mr.. and Mrs j. G. Strong, Mrs. j. G
Slack. Mrs II. r.. Person, Mrs
Quimby II. Lyman. Jr.. Mrs. Harris
Mrs. Hannah. Mrs. FIsnk Moore
Mics Emily Gregg, Mrs. Elizabeth
liilyard, Mrs. G. w. Maclary. Mrs. VI
Helen Wooden. Miss Kate Williams
Miss Katherine Price. the Mise.
Ethel Woodward. LEILA Lyman, Franc
es Ball, Irene II. Gregg. Emma $
Maclary. May Seeds and Sarah Ben
con and Meesrs. II. Warren Garrett
Alfred Spence, ALVIN Ruth, 'Pric,
Pierson, Frederick Slack and Arthur
Craig.
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COL. c. W. KENNEY STRICKEN

Laurel. Dec. 3O.-Col. c. W. Ken
ney, who has been III for the past
few months collapsed yesterday after
noon while attending some business
matters az his Office. and az this time
- confined 20 hts bed. where his physi-
clan has ordered him 10 stay. until
he is 4n such condition as Will permit
his removal TO Hospital. Col. Ken
ney suffered a nervous breakdown last
winter and was in "A Philadelphia nos
pltal. for several weeks He. however.
convalesed enough 20 return 10 his
home here. lie 10 intending 20 enter
4 hospital as soon rs his condition per-
mits.
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Cut This Quilt Is Worth Money.

Cut GU this alp. enclose with 80 and
mail II TO Foley q Co. 1855 Sheffield
Ave, Chicago, III. writing your name
and address clearly. You will receive
in return a trial package containing
Foleyls Honey and Tar Compound for
coughs. colds and Group; Foley Kid
ney Pills for pains IN sides and back;
rheumatism. backache. kidney and
bladder ailments; and Foley Cathartic
Tablets. a wholesome and thoroughly
cleansing cathartic for constipation.
bilioHness. headsches, and slugglsh
bowels. n. d. Danforth.--Adv.
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ABBOTT-LANE WEDDING.

Dover. Dec 30.-Announcement has
been received of the marriage -; Miss
Florence T.. Lane, daughter of Jesse
J. Lane of Wilmington, 10 Brady NJ
Abbott of Dover, at the home OF the
brides father in Wilmington. on Tues
day, December Is. at 4 O'Clock. The
ceremony was performed OF Rev. j
W. Johns OF Grace NJ. +. Church. VII
mington. Mr.. and Mrs. Abbott viii
reside In Dover,
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A. n. MOORE 40.

Dover. Dec. 3o.-A. Il. Moore, one
OF Dover's prominent citizens and for
many yeas owner and manager OF the
Dover marble yard. died az his resi-
denCe on North Bradford street lsst
evening after an illness Of some days
as result Of severe cold. lie Is
survived by one son and a daughter
Mrs William Watson. Mr.. Moore was
a prominent member Of Wesley VI. +.
Church.
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LUNCHEON AND BRIDGE.

Delmar, Dec. 3O.--Mrs. { C.. West
gave a luncheon and bridge parry
Thursday afternoon. Her guests were
Mrs n. Barton Freeney Mrs. Harry
GgbSon. Mrs. $. Howard Lynch, Mrs
10. II. Trultt, Mrs. j. Pau Ellis, Mrs
Dallas Ellis, Mrs. Irving Culver. Mrs
Harry Elliott, Mrs. c. Ray Sturgie
Mrs 7 Fred Stevens. Mrs +. j. Scott
Mrs G. Hall Risg.n, Mrs. Arthur
I Brewfngton, Mrs. 5. n. Culver Ms
William Freeney, Mrs. Douglas, Mrs
Maxwell, Mrs. Galloway and Miss Cal
loWay
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.BLACK ROT" KILLS POTATOES.

Laurel, Dec. 3o.-Thousands Of
hanpers OF Sweet Potatoes will be lost
his year through BLACK Rot" Far
ners declare that this has been one
- the worst years IN the history OF
,hA potato business. Many farmers
I've already lost more Potatoes than
hey did last year. Those that have
rot vet rotted. II is feared. will be lost.
- there Is practically nc market for
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SMYRNA NOTES.

Smyrna. Dec. 80 Mrs. Adelbert
johnson. VINO was severely burned
last Friday when pouring kerosene
0u on the ZEE. IL resting comfortably.
Mr. and airs. George IA. Carey have
announced the marriage Of their
daughter. Florence Marie 20 Herman
Coos. December "a. by the Rev. W. g.
ciars. pastor - the n r.. Ch1ch
Clayton.
M.ss Mary J. Reynolds, who is at
lending the Michigan Agricultural
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CECIL COUNTY VIEWS.

Elkton. Md, Dec. 3o-The CECIL
County Council Agricultural organi-
cations met In Elkton AM nominated
the following officers TO be voted for
az the March meeting: PRESIDENT, ID.
IL. McDowell; vice PRECEDENT. Rev.
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r. TOpkis Sons |
Store Closed Monday and Tuesday |
To Reduce All Present Low Prices |
1>HE new management of r. Topkis Sons is aware |
that for more than twenty years the store |
has been institution in Wilmington standing for
fair deang good merchandise and powerful bargain in
ducements 1t is for us to equal and urpass that fine
record if possible.
TO make the proper arrangements and preparations
this store will be closed Monday and Tuesday
and the sale started Wednesday morning All old stock
which is small will be re-priCed to make compelling
bargains; tremendous fresh stocks have been
bought at prices that will provide values that will
prove sensational
THAT this, our first sale as the new management,
must be a success we know. 1t must retain the
support of old patrons of the store win new friends
that we may grow and uphold the prestige of R.
Topkis Sons. These necessities explain otherwise I'M
beievable bargains that shall feature for Wednes-
day and thereafter within the month.
WHAT we, the new management have done in fif-
w teen years association with the largest depart
ment stores in Western Pennsylvania will have no
weigh here; what do from Wednesday morning
| at 9 a. m. is all that counts.
| WITH this in mind we invite you to the first sale
W of r. Topkis Sons under new management
| q22 G. A. GLUCK
/ QoO = M. H. GLUCK
| l. GROSS
SALE STARTS WEDNESDAY 9 A. Nj.
l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-10-30
WILLARD OBJECTS TO STONE
FOR JOHN BROWN VICTIM

Charles Town, W. Va, Oct, 80.
The boulder bearing an appropriate
inscription in honor of Haywood
Shepherd, colored man who was muir
.dered by John Brown and his raiders
when they descended upon HarperA
Ferry October 16, and which was to
have been placed by the Daughters
of the Confederacy and Sons OF
Confederate Veterans, has not as
vet found a place at Harpers Ferry.
The stone was purchased ard the
inscription completed more than a
wear ago in Louisville, Ky. Shepherd
was an employe of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad. Because of this fact,
the Daughters of the Confederacy
decided that it would be appropriate
70 locate the memorial on the COM
pany's property there.
Ii has not been anticipated that
any objection would be raised, but
President Daniel Willard, of the
railroad, wrote to the committee that
his company objected to locating the
memorial on company property, as 1t
was feared it might arouse racial
feeling in the community.
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Impediments to Progress
Are Gone Say Gibbes

Richmond. Oct SO.-The chief i'm
pediments to progress have been at
least parcially removed: prospects
for general business expansion IN
the South are good. Settlement of the
labor controversies on the railroads,
in the cotton mills and the coal fields,
putting a million men back to work,
higher wages in some industries and
excellent harvests have given the
people an increased purchasing pow
er. This was the opinion advanced
today by Frank H. Gibbs, president
Of the Gibbes Machinery Company,
Of Columbia, S. c.
"This will make particularly heavy
demands on local transportation ia
cilities." Mr.. Gi5bes further pointed
out. Shippers in the South should,
therefore, exercise .he utmost care in
the selection of their hauling units
to be sure that they are able to dis
patch their goods with promptnesa
an deconomy
81 venture to say that in the ma
jority of cases it will be found that
the motor truck is the most valuable
unit available. for short-haul distri-
button. The fact that a million Of
them are in ust today is proof.
Zone particular large shipper that
I know Of stated that the reasons
for this pronounced preference for