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The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-05-10
Hundreds Sign Petition
Protesting Against New
Schedule of Phone Rates

Bully for you. The New England Telephone Company
bought the Citizens Telephone and paid big price for it,
simply to get them off the map and have full control Now
they want we should help pay for it,.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-05-10
Has Been Confined Within
Hospital For Entire Week
Greatest Home Run Swatter King
Has Tonsils Removed--Wife To
Remain 10 Days Longer
(By the Associated Press)

NEW YORK, May 10--"Babe' Ruth, the worlds great
est baseball player left the hospital today where he had
confined for week since having his tonss removed He
went Immediately his hotel His wife who underwent
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-05-10
"Big Tm' Murphy, Fred Nader Together
With Cornelius Shea Taken By Police
Two Policemen Killed and Another
Is Wounded In Shooting and Bomb
Throwing Disorders
(By the Associated PressI

CHICAGO, May 1O-The police today raided The
Building Trades Labor headquarters and arrested three
Chicagos biggest labor leaders-"Bg Tim" Murphy Fred
Nader and Cornelius Shean connection with bobngs anc
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-05-10
TAKE CHICAGO LABOR LEADERS IN RAID;
"BABE' RUTH IS ABLE TO LEA We HOSPITAL

LLOYD GEORGE AAMLET: THE TIME IS OUT OF
JOINT! CURSED SPITE, THAT EVER 1 WAS
BORN TO SET 1T RIGHT"
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-05-10

State Senator Ben William,
Continued on Last Page
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serious operation at the same time
will remain at the hospital for 10
days more.
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A Newspaper Covering
the Entire Northeast Sec
ton of Vermont State
Every Working Day.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1922-05-10
The Weather

Fair tonight and Thurs
day. Little change in
temperature. Moderate
northwest winds.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-01
sqHE;AI!RESa He; 1! '!..!!!!Sa
W -s-sS--Ies s..sss3fysss.S :
Palace

Palace.
A musical spectacle that is undoubt.
edly one Of the most attractive per
formances ever offered By local
organization will be shown az the
Palace Theater on Thursday evening,
under the auspices OF the choir OF the
Broadway Methodist church. 1t Is
called Yesterday and Today"
The plot and arrangement Of Yes
terday and Today" Is the work Of Mrs
Wood, who Is one Of Ardmore's best
known musicians and whose ability
along this line assures Ardmore audi
ence of a splendid entertainment.
While the name Is suggestive OF
historical America. and some OF the
settings would add to that impress
sion, the presentation is purely a
musical spectacle, with scenes laid
during the Colonial days Of 1860 up TO
the present time. each scene depict
ing a gradual onward step with spe'
cial emphasis as to the music.
Opening with "The Statue Of Lib
erty," the curtain ascends on a beau
tiful scene in the home Of the old
aristocracy. Southern melodies and
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-01

at the Adelphos theater Thursday and
Friday, Is in many respects more
lavish than any of his previous ef-
forts and runs the gamut Of the hui
man emotions. Forbidden Fruit" tells
the story Of a young woman who Is
torn between her wifely duties to a
rascally gambler and crook husband.
and true love for another that
comes to her. The story by Jeanie
Macpherson is replete with pathos and
thrills which stir the heart.
Included In the cast Of notable play.
ers are Agnes Ayers, Forrest Stanley
and Clarence Burton, who play the
roles Of the three central characters
and who in this production make their
initial appearance under the DeMille
banner: Theodore Kosloff, the Rus
sian dancer; Kathlyn Williams. whl
has starred in many Paramount pro
ductions, and Theodore Roberts. the
veteran character actor, Shannon Day
Julia Fay and Bertram Johns,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-01

where, among the most beautiful
sights being the great fields of Gala
lilies. Many OF the interior valleys
Of Mexico are especially attractive"
she said.
The Oklahoma party was shown the
most marked courtesg at every point
and the members were entertained
lavishly. Four days were spent IN
Mexico City where they were received
by President Obregon who placed the
official cars OF the Mexican govern.
ment at their disposal.
"The Mexican people are most
courteous and hospitable race" Mrs.
Won Weise said "I was surprised at
the number OF MeXicans who speak
English fluently, even in the interior
The people whom We met are educat.
ed and refined and in many cases
most artistic In bearing and appear.
ance.
The trip was a most comprehensive
one, covering all Of the larger cities,
the party at one time being within
few miles of the Atlantic coast and
at another almost in sight Of the Pa.
cific, Guadala1ara being the most
western point visited.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-01

BITIH ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Mr.. and Mrs Elmer LaRoche, 5lS
D street, southwest, announce the
birth OF a son. 10 whom they have
given the name, Billie Roy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-01
Soloist and Reader Here.

Miss Cameron Boone, OF Texas, an
artist Of considerable note, who IS well
recognized as a singer and also as
reader, will arrive this evening and
will be guest at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Don Lacy. Miss Boone comes
to Ardmore for the Musical Spectacle,
Yesterday and Today" in which she
has leading part and which is to be
presented Thursday night al the Pal
ace Theater.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-01

A special meeting OF the Woman's
Union Of the First Christian church
will be held on Friday morning at
$50, when business OF importance
will be considered
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-01

and Thursday, are Jimmy Walling.
ford, young son OF the famous but no.
torious J. Rufus Wallingford Of Get
Rich-QuiclI" fame: his father. ]. Ru-
fus himself, q smooth-tongued and at
all time INSCRIPTIONS Yet human pro
moter; Biackie Day. the slick side
partner OF j. Rufus and Toad Jessup,
who bears the same relation to Jimmy
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-01

that Rlac.ie does TO J. Rufus.
OF course. THE Son of Wallineford'
is also a love story With punch; ac-
eordingly. one OF the chief roles ia
that Of Mary Curtis. the email town
girl, whose Sith n Jimmy gets some
severe jolts but who finally comes 10
believe that he is not Ike his father
in every respect.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-01
Christian Endeayor Meeting.

An interesting meeting of the Senior
Christian Endeavor OF the First Chris.
tian church was held last Sunday.
with the subject, Better Books" G..
j. Brown was leader. Talks were
made by Mr.. G. V. Harris, Mr.. George
Deardorff, Miss Mable Olive. Mrs. j.
S. Whitsett, Mrs. George Deardorff,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-01

A very attractive little book. con-
tanning the Ryonis club creed, and
the constitution and bylaws. has been
prepared and may be secured by the
members at the next meeting Of the
Ryonis Club, which viii be held on
March sth. The meeting for today
was not held on account of the in
olemency Of the weather.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-01

The four leading characters in Vita
graphs special production, "The Son
OF Walllngford," which will be shown
at the Princess theater Wednesday
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-01

old love songs, with a liberal inter
spersing of comedy, Is featured. A
pretty love theme is carried out. also
The second act centers around the
"Dstrick Schule' with eight girls
and one small boy, who introduce
many clever songs and talks.
Modern Young America" The be-
ginning of the To-day" opens the
third act. This scene is laid in a
beautiful garden where young girls
and boys. truly modern. are gossip
ing" The finale Of this act brings
in 40 people.
The climax Of the production Is
reached in the fourth and last act
when Miss Cameron Boone, soloist Of
Dallas, Texas, and well known in
Ardmore, having at one time resided
here win give program Of modern
selections. Miss Boone recently re.
ceived injuries in a railroad accident
and Is now conyalescing in "a Dallas
hospital, but she has recovered suf.
ficiently TO insure her presence here
on the date set for the production.
AOitSg Al duulllpl W MISS
Boone, will be taken by Mrs. Harold
Grimes of Fort Worth. Texas. and
Howard Cutcher of Dallas.
Adelphos.
Gareth Hughes, n young Welsh
actor, comes into his own as Tommy
/ Sandys in Sentimental Tommy
which is being shown this week al
the Adelphos theater. The last per
formance will be given today.
Audiences always marvel at the skill
Of Cecil b. DeMille. and with each
succeeding photoplay presented by him
his admirers are led 10 believe the
apex Of the cinema art has beer
reached. His latest offering, For
bidden Fruit" which will be presented
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-01

Mrs. Kate Zaneis. DR.. Crayton $.
Brooks and DIR. l. 3. Howell.
The intermediate Christian Endeav-
orers also held a very interesting
meeting with the same topic for dis.
cussion. Miss Gerald Holcomb was
appointed secretary. The class will
be in charge of Miss Cleo Hutson
for the next Sunday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-01

Mrs. A. c. Straehley will entertain
the members Of her Sunday school
class with q MONDAY luncheon at the
First Presbyterian church on Satur.
day.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-01
March 4th.

The Daughter Of the American Rev.
olutlon will meet at the home OF Mrs.
Pay Poland. 2lS D street, southwest,
on Saturday afternoon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-01

meeting Win tne same TOPIC LOT ulS'
cussion. Miss Gerald Holcomb was
appointed secretary. The class will
be in charge of Miss Cleo Hutson
for the next Sunday.
:. :. j.
MIR. and Mrs. Dorrah Entertain
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dorrah enter
tanned with an informal evening at
dancing at their home, 224 Eighth
avenue, northwest, on Saturday eve
ming. Attractive decorations were used.
Supper was served at IL o'clock to
the following guests;
Mr.. and SIrs. Paul Uric.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Cornwell.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Bailey.
DR.. and Mrs. Dougal McKeller.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Wisner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Morgan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ward.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. L. Ritter.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. S. Caudle.
Mr.. Willis Miller.
+ !. 4
Mr. and Mrs. 0. 4. RAIDER enter
tained with an informal evening at
Five Hundred in their home, l2l Il
street, northwest.
The rooms were very attractive
with ferns and blooming plants ana
the guests were entertained with music
by the three daughters Of the house
with Miss Regina at the piano. MISS
Irene with the violin and Miss Doris
with the flute.
In the games of Five Hundred, Mrs
]. F.. Reardon received prize for hlsn
score and Mr.. II. N. Saubert, the con
ISOLATION prize. A delicious salad
course was served TO the several
guests.
Birth Announcement.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer LaRoche, 5ls
D street, southwest, announce the
birth OF son, 10 whom they nave
given the name, Billie Roy.
+ :. !.
Party for EndeavOrers.
A Saint Patrick's Day party foi
March 18th. is TO be given at the
home Of Miss Marie Cline, sos Thlre
avenue, northwest, by the lntermeal
ate Christian Endeavorers Of the tlrs'
Christian church.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-03-01
SOCIAL CALENDAR

March 2nd.
Yesterday and Today" presented
at the Palace theater on Thursday
evening, with Miss Cameron Boone,
OF Texas. soloist and reader. and 40
members OF the Broadway Methodist
Mr.. and Mrs. George Fish Will en-.
tertain members OF the Summit City
Five Hundred club on Thursday eve
ming.
The Missionary society OF the East
Ardmore Presbyterian church will meet
at the home Of Mrs. George Robertson,
42 T street, northeast, on Thursday
afternoon at o'clock
The First Ward Parent.Teacher as.
sociatlon will meet on Thursday utter
noon.
'The Virtuous Outcast," with Mary
Miles Minter, will be shown at the
High School auditorium on Thursday
afternoon and evening under the
auspices of the Junior High Parent
Teacher association.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-17
WILL RENEW EFFORTS
10 SAVE WALTER HINES
Attorneys for Man Convicted or ,tur
"er OF Policeman Succeed in IIuy-
ing ScnIence ueInxed

i' order TO make another effor, 10
se' alter discovered evidence Iu,o,h.
cas-" Of walter X. Hines cnn,io,nd
S."Etf OF iatrol!nan Washington
u'''s' attorneys for the d.fcus. v.s-
,"fG"y induced Judge Ernes, ),
""I!H. OF iustinss Court. Part n r.
pe'"y sentence until this morning at
~ o'clock. Hines was In cour, yo"
'1THa! when the motion was mad.
After lapse OF two mon,bs ,ol
owing the conviction of Hines 80.
attorneys made u formal n,,,Iira az.
.'o" ior new tria! on ,erbriro1
GROUNDS and then offered nearI,, -
:sore OF "Hidavits in an effor, "a sbov
ia nt"d world war veteran. chr.
""hEinS was the actual SLAYER or
~ h"'!ctinan, According to Tho -
nu4N''s' Jenkins. while on his dca,I-
admitted that he had don. tn.
""l'he' but as the so-caucd cor,ss-
10" was not made with tho k,nn.i-
e"He Of impcndIug death. n yas bni,,
Ie !"admissibIe az legal .yjdnnca
~ Judge Wells &c
- ppeai TO tn" Supreme Cour; Of Az,
p.aIs w.il be taken under Tho a,,,,o, ~
right law The alleged 49,, a.,
covered evidence viii be ~. , az
Of the appeal. ''e '"S's
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-17
AGED WOMAN KNOCKED
DOWN BY MOTOR TRUCK
Physicians Fear Mrs. Mary
Jennings Is Suffering From
Fractured Skull.

y i-year-old child and an aged
woman were injured. one Of them
seriously, in street accidents in Rich
mond yesterday.
In attempting 1" gain the south
side Of Grace Street, az Ryland and
Grace streets. Mrs. Mary jennings.
SO years old, of 34o5 Floyd Avenue
was struck by a motor truck She
was taken TO the Retreat for tn.
SICK, where physicians fear she is suf-
terinG from fractured skull. Her
injuries were undetermined last
night. The truck is owned by tho
Union Stationc-y Company. and WAS
proceeding west in the thorourhfaro
when the accident occurred The
driver was arrested by police of the
traffic department on charge of
reckless driving.
Swinging on the arm Of girl
playmate two years older than he.
Joseph g. Heye. Jr.. i-ycar-oid son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Heye. 1903 Monteiro
Avenue, stepped in front of an auto
mobile near his home early yester-
day morning. He is under treatment
at home by the family physician. /,
is feared he is internally injured. An
N-ray examination will be made to-
day, the family stated last night.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-17
RICHMOND MUSICIANS
GIVE CONCERT HERE
Apprcciatire Audience Gathrr. M
strand Dhcntrr for Bcncflt I,Iny

number Of Richmond's better
known singers and musicians rem
dered an unusually Interesting prn-
gram last night at the Strand Thea
yer Tor charity. under the direction of
Mrs John 4. Murphy Among thos.
artists heard last night were Mrs
Gladys Peyton Dorset soprano; Miss
sura Fisher violinist; Joseph White
more, tenor Horace Powell. bari
tone and Shepherd Webb. accom-
PIANIST
MISS Fisher. a graduate of IN.
boston Conservatory OF Music, gave
an artistic and beautiful! performance
playing Adalnowski's Polish Dance"
particularly well. Mrs. Dorset has 81
beautiful dramatic soprano voic. and
vas heard in solo and trio parts MIR
Nh!ttemore. TENOR SOLOS, Of J,irs,
baptist Church and Beth Ahabah
synagogue, was good likewise. Mr.
io"eH sang the Prologue from
Fasliacci." by Leoneavallo. in ans
style Mr.. Webb proved to be a sv,n.
hathetc and enthusiastic accountants,
and played with rare feeling. Many
prominent women OF the city acted
as patEonesscs FOR the affair ana I,
"''''aht audience was in attendance.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-17
SAINTS CR0TTO INITIATES
A BIG CLASS TOMORROW
More Than 100 Candidates
Will BE Taken at the Nav
Ceremony.

More than 100 candidates Will he
initiated during the May ceremonial
session of SAINTS Grotto. No. 80. Mys.
nc order. Yelled Prophets of the
Enchanted Realm. which will no held
At the Strand Theatcr tomorrow
nigh, ut o'clock. Bands and drin
teams from Baltimore. Washington
and Norfolk will 10 in attendance.
Tho business meeting will! hc
called at the Masonic Temple at $50
o'clock tomorrow evening. at which
time all candidates must bo present.
Tho traditional banquet will be hold
at 1i' o'clock. and tho parade will
start at $ o'clock The ceremonial
vii! he held in the Strand Thcatcr.
ana two q: tho most celebrated
dancers ever seen hero will perform
!or the audience. There will also
he three select vaudeville acts dur
ing the ceremonial
This is the last ceremonial before
III" meeting Of the grand BODY in
tho tri-cities in June. At the ma
,ional meeting l.. c. Pclouzc. Of this
city. past monarch of the local
Grotto. will be advanced to grand
monarch of the United States Local
members are arranging to attend
the national meeting. which promises
20 be one OF the largest ever held.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-17
WORLD WAR BROUGHT
NEW UNION TO NATION
'ari Hinton Says II E.ncctunlIv CI,.o,
hrch"h caused by Wnr nctwccn
inc Stntes-Spenks To Linns.

Ihat the world war brought a now
union between the North and South
SioSins The breach caused by the War
between the States was stressed in
an acaresS by Carl Hinton, OF Denver
co!o,, past grand commander, Sons OF
confederate Veterans. in an address
before the Lions Club. held vcstor-
DAY In the Young Women's Christian
Association building. why KicrI
mona should Sc National Hcadquar-
ters Tor The Sons of Confederate Vot-
Grams was the subject OF Mr.. Hin
tons address
MT. Hinton told of several instances
Where the sons were invited 10 mar
tic!pate in ceremonies commemorative
;>ol tHerh celebrities. "Hcnceforth
history Will be written. embodying
run ana particularly with respect
10 the Talor OF the Confederat. SOL
nier' ne stated. II is expected tina,
the Lions Will throw their efforts TO-
wards the strengthening OF the two
camps OF Confederate Veterans in
Richmond. al
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-17

1t wise. delegation headed by
Mrs. Il. C. Whitehead. of Norfolk.
came before the board with the re-
quest that the board take no action
In tho selection of the superintend-
ont Tor that place without further
consultation. G. w. Mason. con-
hected for many years with tho city
schools of Norfolk. and Il. T.. Smith.
or tho Richmond public school sys-
tenn. were tho applicants for this
position.
MIR. GrigGs. who is Harvard
graduate and who took advanced
WORK at Harvard and Chicago Uni
Fersities. was connected with the
city schools at Gadsen and Birmins-
nam Tor number OF years.
Ihe next meeting OF the board,
which was to have been held in July.
VIII not be held until August be-
cause or the approaching marriage
OF Harris Hart Mr.. Hart will marry
Miss Mayola Gillespie. of Tazewcli.
juno p.
superintendent for Dinwiddic
VIII be named at tho next board
meeting. II was decided Yesterday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-17
JULES FALK, V|0L|N|ST,
PLAYS BRILLIANTLY HERE
NJ RS. Marshall-Righ,cr, So
prano, Well Received by Au-
dicncc at Jefferson.

AZ the Jefferson Auditorium last
evening. Jules Falk. violinist. and
May Marsha!l- Fighter soprano. an
pcarcd in joint recital for the bcne-
fit of the Retreat for the Sick Hos
pital. Assisting the two artists men
TONED were George Cowardin. nutist;
George Rynll. pianist. accompanying
Mrs. Marshall Fighter and Clarence
thurman. pianist. accompanying Mr.
Falk.
Each OF the artists presented three
groups. with the exception of an
aria from Mcycrbcer, sung by the
soprano. and the Introduction and
Rondo Capriccloso of Saint Suacns,
10y tho riolinist. the numbers were
snort compositions of "A varied char
acter. Several OF Mrs Marshall
Fighters numbers were augmented
ny ohDltSatos played by Mr. Falk and
Mr.. cowardin respectively.
Mrs MarShall-Righter. attractivcly
S"wned. disclosed Il powerful dice OF
considerable range. / am unable 70
neilere that she was in tho
best OF voice. as many of her upper
tones were of uncertain pitch and
indicative of forcing. In general. she
gave pleasure by her fine stage pres
cnc". her resonance of tone and the
ierN"r with which she gave her num-
hers
MIR Falk played maEnificently. with
precision. accuracy. splendid tone.
brilliant doubic-stopping. tho display
OF a perfect command of harmonies
and in all that goes to make good
violin playing. lilo was we'll accom-
panied by Mr.. Thurman.
Both artists gave cncorcs. unnccos-
SarN by reason of "a sufficiently long
hr"Eran. Special mention must he
mad" of Mr.. Ryalrs fine accompani-
mcnts and Mr.. Cowardin's excellent
contribution in the obligatos
\ @ II
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-17
DR.. BEVERLY TUCKER
TALKS TO ROTARIANS
"Ginnds and the Human System
subject of Richmond Physician
In NontcchnicnI Address

pr. Beverly Randolph Tucker gave
an instructive and entertaining talk
on Glands and the Human System
before the Rotary Club at Murphy's
Yesterday afternoon. The address
was along nontechnical lines. every
member of tho club being able to
comprehend tho subject matter as
set forth by DIR. Tucker.
Members Of the cluE agreed among
themselves that during the next
month each would visit the Boys
Club on North Twelfth Street and
keep in touch with two boys and act
IN the capacity of big brother"
This feature will. il is believed,
prove pleasing task and add to the
pleasures and tho profit OF the
youngsters of the Boys Club.
4 large number Of visiting Ro-
tarians and others. including Assist
ant Attorney General Hank, were
introduced.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-17
VIRGINIA TRAFFIC LEAGUE
REVIVED At SESSION HERE.
Danger to Richmond of Pro.
posed Freight Rates Is
Pointed Out.

The Virginia Traffic League was
revived and reorGanizcd yesterday
afternoon at a meeting of representa-
iives Of the various business houses
OF Richmond. tho temporary officers
being J. Scott Parrish. chairman of
the traffic committee OF the Chamber
OF Commerce. president. and Il. S
Goodman, secretary.
The reorganization of the league fol
lowed addresses delivered 10y Major
Alexander Forward. Of the state Cor
poration Commission. and Mason Man
Ehum. rate attorney Of the commits
sion, In which the freight rates
now pending before the Interstate
Commerce Commission were outlined
and the danger in them to future
business relations Of Richmond firms
with southern patrons was cmpha-
sized.
MIR. ManEhum said that If the pro-
posed rates became effective it would
mean that many Richmond business
trade. and he pointed out the need
for quick action.
Beginning next Monday. the Inter
state Commerce Commission VIII
start survey OF freight rates in the
distric, east OF the Mississippi and
south Of the Ohio Rivers, with view
OF making permanent class rates;
later Will follow rates on com
modities. and the speakers yesterday
pointed out emphatiCaIly that Rich-
mond would suffer as a consequence
OF these rates. unless some cnor,
was made 20 present the case OF
virginia properly before the Inter
state Commerce Commission In It's
various hearings, which it is thought
VIII cover IA period of twelve months.
practically every line OF bushes,
was represented at Yesterdays meet
ms. which was presided over hy
j. MarcuSe. president OF the Chamber
of Commences.
Representatives or tho various or
Hahi""d lines IN TN" city viii NEE,
al 'he chamber of Commerce tomor-
row afternoon At ; o'clock for a con
terence with the members of ,h.
chambers traffic committee.