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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27
NARROWLY ESCAPES INJURY.

Dickinson, Aug. 27.-Loraine, lit
tie daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Grover
Tollefson, narrowly escaped serious
injury last Tuesday evening, when
she was knocked down by car nj
the Merchants National bank cross
ing and dragged several feet. She
was picked up unhurt save for few
minor bruises. The car driven by
Chester Lee of the McKenzie-Lee
Motor company, was proceeding slow
ly the time.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27
BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON

Miss Minnie J. Nelson was hostess
at l o'clock birthday luncheon at
the Country club yesterday in honor
OF her sister, Miss Hazel. Places
were laid for ten guests, among them
being Mrs. Raymond B. Morgan of
Washington, d. C. Sweet peas and
roses formed center piece on the
dining room table.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27
GRAVEL SURVEY BY LEONARD

Grand Forks, N. D., Aug. 27.-Prof.
A. G. Leonard, state geologist will
survey Grand Forks and Trail coun-
ties to locate gravel deposits for use
in Constructing state highways in
these counties next year. Similar
surveys have already been made in
Cass, Barnes. Stutsman and Stark
counties.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27
SCHOOL NEARs COMPLETION

Wildrose. N. D., Aug. 27.-The new
schoolhousc at Wildrose is nearing
completion. and according to present
plans the term of 1923-1924 will start
September 10th. The contractor says
the work will be all done by that
time. NJ. A. Rygh of Rock Lake. N.
d. is superintendent of the school.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27
AT THE MOVIES
THE ELTINGE.

Bebe Daniels and Antonio Moreno
appearing in "The Exciters" is the
feature attraction at the Eltinge
theater for today and tomorrow,
Monday and Tuesday. Bebe's mother
is authority that her daughters
much mispronounccd name is Bee
Rec
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27
RETURN FROM COAST

Paul Haloran and Paul Homan re-
turned yesterday after spending sew
eral weeks on the western coast and
viiting at Lake Louise, near Banff,
Canada.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27
Omen Paasagexay

A road under the north line N. p.
track near Mandan, where work is
proceeding on the underpass on the
Bismarck Mandan road, was to be
opened today, It was said. The road
HAS been very rough from the rail-
road into Mandan.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27
ATTENDING FIRE MARSHALS
MEETING

Henry Reade, state fire marshal, is
in st. Paul, Mimi, attending the con-
vention of the Firemarshals' Associa-
ton of the United States and Can
ada. He was accompanied by Mrs.
Reade.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27

HOUSE GUESTS AT PETERS HOME
Mrs. Frank H. Peters has had as
her house guests, for several Gays
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Foss
and her sister, Miss Mel Foss of
Minot.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27

RETURN FROM MINNEAPOLIS
Mr.. and Mrs. Sig Holland who were
called to the bedside of Mr.. Hollands
father who has been seriously ill re-
turned last night. They report that
Mr.. Hollands father was much i'm
proved when they left.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27
NOTICE TO PARENTS

NOTICE TO PARENTS
The public schools will open
for registration and organ
ization Labor Day, Monday,
September 3. Labor Day, is
not a school holiday under our
state law and schools must
convene that day. Only short
session. H. O. Saxvik, Supt.
8-25-27
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27
RETURN FROM IOWA.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fay Harding Of
Twelfth street who have been enjoy
ing vacation visiting with MIR.
Harding's parents, at Jefferson City.
Ia, have returned. They attended
the golden wedding anniversary of
Mr.. Hardingt father and mother.
On their way they stopped at Sioux
City, Ia, and various points in South
Dakota,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27

ENTERTAINS FOR MRS. BURKE.
Mrs. John George entertained Fri
day afternoon in honor Of Mrs. John
Burke Of Minneapolis, Minn., a for
mer resident Of Mandan, who is, a
guest at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. D. Allen of Mandan.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27
Cards of Thanks.

We wish to extend our thanks ia
our neighbors and friends who SO
kindly assisted US in our recent be-
reavement. in the loss of our loving
and kind wife and mother. The flow
ers were especially beautiful and We
appreciate the sympathy they be-
tOkened.
John A. Johnson and family.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27
RETURN FROM CALIFORNIA

Mr.. and Mrs. f. L. Peterson arriv
ed yesterday from Santa Barbara.
Calf, to look after business interests
and to visit with friends.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27
MRS. DEFINE RETURNS

Mrs. J. ]. Define and two daughters
have returned from Howard, S.
d., where they were called by the
death of the father of Mrs. Define.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27
ON EXTENDED VACATION TRIP

ON EXTENDED VACATION TRIP ,
Mrs. Robert Orr and daughter, Miss
Agnes, have left for Winnipeg, Mimi
eapolis, and other points on six
weeks motor trip. During their alb
sence their home on Avenue A will
be occupied by DR.. L. f. Huschka,
who recently became affiliated with
Rawlings, Towne, and Toney.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27

MOTORS TO WATFORD CITY.
George L. Gullickson motored to
Watford City Saturday to spend q
few days looking after business in.
terests.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27

Among many new fall models, here
are two that are conspicuous for their
charm.
A yoke that slips off the shoulders
only to be held by narrow strap is
the feature of one dress because Of
the unusual way it is set on the
frock. Medieval sleeves droop below
the finger tips to add another touch
of individuality.
The .wrap-around skirt has become
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27
HONOR CHEST At DINER

HONOR GUEST AT DINER
Miss Hazel Nelson was an honor
guest at dinner at the home of DR..
and Mrs. F. X. Smyth last evening.
The occasion was Miss Nelson's
birthday. Covers were laid for seven.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27

Boys School Suits - two
pair trOusers-values to SIS,
Special price $1,000. Alex
ROsen & Bro.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27

RETURNS FROM BUYING TRIP.
Philip M. Webb returned last night
after spending the past four weeks
in New York City, Chicago. Ill.,, and
the Twin Cities, where he has been
making selection of fall and win
ter goods for the Webb department
store.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27
JOINT u. c. T. PICNIC

Grand Forks, N. D., Aug. 27.-Mem-
bers of the Grand Forks and Crooks
ton councils of the United CONNER
cial Travellers united in q joint
picnic held Sunday at Maple Lake,
MINI.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27
HERE FOR FEW DAYS

Mrs. and Mrs. A. c. Stark of Brad
dock are spending few days in the
city.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27

RETURNS FROM MASON CITY.
r. w. Patzman, who has been at
tending the National Convention of
the M. B. A. at Mason City, Ia, for
the past week, has returned.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27
VISIT AT MACOMBER HOME

VIII Al MACOMOEN HUME
Mrs. o. h. Barnes and daughter,
Miss Ethel of Washington. D. c.,
and Mr.. and Mrs. j. D. Wakeman
motored to Wilton yesterday to visit
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. P.
Macomber.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27
CITY CALLERS.

E. F. Barnes of Towner, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. Thompson of Wilton, s. G.
Harris and S. Sorenson of futile,
were visitors today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27
TO VETERAN HOSPITAL.

Patrick J. Cox of Stewartdale left
today for Fargo to receive treat
ment at the War Veterans hospital.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27

| Boys School Clothes, Shoes,
etc, q tthe Capital Army &
Navy Store.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27
THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE

Mrs. Carl Becker, Rec; Mrs. Anna
Nagel, Hebron; Miss Margaret Winl-
horst, youngstown, have been dis
charged from the hospital.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27
Ann6ance Birth.

The birth Of son born at the Bis
marck hospital is announced by Mr..
and Mrs. Anton Land Of Kuhn.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27
NEW WARD ROAD PLANNED

NEW WARD ROAD PLANNED.
Minot, N. D., Aug.~e7.-As pre-
liminary step to proposed road con-
struction work in Ward county next
year. the state highway commission
has employed E. J. Thomas, county
surveyor, to survey "a miles Of high
way. Mr.. Thomas will begin the
work within = short time and hopes
to complete it this fan. "
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27
Parents Of Son.

Mr.. and Mrs. John ]. HUFF Of Re-
gan, are the parents Of SON born
at the Bismarck hospital.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27
AMONG CITY VISITORS

AWONG CIII VI0IIONS
Eleanor L. McMullen Of Mckenzie,
F. A. Kohler and Ed. Wolf of Wishek
N. o. Watson and w. L. Caddell and
Archie Watson of Fort Rice, H. A.
Mutchler of Wing. VIM. B. Olson Of
Harvey were among the city visit
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27
VISIT MRS ETTER

F. M. Etter and daughter, Miss Isa-
bel of Lonetree, lent Sunday in
the city visiting with Mrs. Etter, who
is a patient at local hospital.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27
ENROUTE TO CITIES

ENROUTE TO CITIES.
A. F. Mischief and daughter. Miss
Agnes of Richardton, left this morn
ing for the Twin Cities to visit with
friends. They spent Sunday in Bis
mafck.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27
TO REGAIN

TO REGAIN
Supt. Madge Runey made a bust.
ness trip to Regain today.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27

Boys School Suits - two
pair trOusers-values to $18.
Special price $1,000. Alex
ROsen & Bro.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27
RETURN FROM VACATION

RETURN FROM VACATION.
Miss Irene Benz has returned from
Lake Minnetonka, Mimi, where she
has been spending her vacation of
two weeks with friends in a cottage
at the lake.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27
VISITING IN MINNESOTA

Lawrence Bair left this morning
for n couple Of weeks visit with
relatives ut Albert Lea and Delaven,
MINI.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27
RETURNS FROM VISIT

RETURNS FROM VISIT
Mrs. r. w. Henderson has return.
ed from q three months visit in
Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Chicago,
Ill.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27

Boys School Suits - two
pair trOusers-values TO SIS.
Special price $1,000. Alex
ROsen & Bro.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27

familiar, but q new treatment of it
is shown in the second frock. A
wide pleat and tailored buttons
adapts this side fastening to severely
tailored gowns. Wide sleeves are split
to the elbow and edged with narrow
ruffles.
In such slight touches as these,
autumn fashions make their pre-
season appearance.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27

RETURNS FROM VACATION.
Miss Olga Kruger has returned
from q vacation spent in Sioux City,
Ia, and at points in South Dakota.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-08-27

Latest fall styles in StetsOn
Hats-$7. Alex ROsen 4
Bro.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-30
Bible Thoughts fer
the Week

Sunday.
TAKE No T1iOUGHT.-Take no
thought, saying, What shall we eat:
or, What shall we drink? or Where
withal shall we be clothed? For
your heavenly Father knoweth that
we have need of all these things
Matthew 6:31. 30.
Monday.
a NATIONS GREATNESS
righteousness exalteth a nation
but sin is a reproach to any people.
Proverbs II "a.
Tuesday.
NEED OF DAILY PRAYER
Keep back thy servant also from
presumptuous sins; let them not
have dominion over me; then shall
| be upright, and | shall be limo
cent from the great transgression.
Wednesday,.
SEEK TODAY.-Seek We the
Lord While he may be found. call
we upon him while he is near
Isaiah % g.
Thursday.
REFUGE, STRENGTH, HELP
God is our refuge and strength, a
very present help in trouble
Psalm 46 Il.
Friday.
THE LORD IS GOOD.-O taste
and see that the Lord Is good :
Blessed Is the man who trusteth
In him.-Psalm "a g.
Saturday.
THY KEEPER.-The Lord is
thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade
upon thy right hand.-Psalm 121 Is.
Let the words of my mouth, and
the meditation of my heart, be ac-
ceptable in thy sight, o Lord, my
strength, and my redeemer.-Psalm
1913, IA.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-30
HOW'S THIS?

HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will
do what We claim for it-rid your system
of Catarrh or Deafness caused BY
Catarrh.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE con-
sists of an Ointment which Quickly
Relieves the catarrhal Inflammation, and
the Internal Medicine, a Tonic, which
acts through the Blood on the Mucous
Surfaces. thus assisting to restore nor
nal conditions.
Sold by druggists for over 40 Years.
F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O..
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-30
The ChiId's Own Fault.

What happened to baby? How did
the. little tutsum get such a bruise on
his head?"
Nurse: BEG pardon, mum-but you
said to let him play on the piano If
he wanted to-and he fell off"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-30
The Exception.

Newlywed: what do you think of
the state of matrimony?"
Old-timer: WAL, it's been my OBJ
seryation that it Is the exception to
Lincoln's rule. 1t continues to en-
dure-half slave and half free"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-30
Effect to Cause.

Mother: Hey Jimmy, what's all the
racket up stairs?"
Jimmy: paw just threw his heavy
underwear in the hail."
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-06-30
Test in English.

Teacher: William, what three
words are most used in the English
~language?"
William: 81 don't know"
Teacher: Correct"
Evening journal., 1923-01-31
Income Tax Facts

,mplove is subject to duty at any
time during the "a hours of a day
and therefore is required to accept
quarters and meals at the hospitals
in addition to his regular compensa-
tion.
The rental of a dwelling "and ap-
purtenances thereof" furnished a
minister of the gospel was exempt
ed by the revenue act of 1921, and
no longer needs 10 be included in
gross income.
Certain items, as shown on forms
for making the returns. are spe-
cifcally exempt from the income tax
such as proceeds of life insurance
policies, amounts received through
accident or health insurance, value
Of property acquired by gift, be-
quest, descent, or devise. interest
received on State and certain Fed
eral bonds. amounts received as
compensation, family allotments
and allowances under the provi-
sions of the war risk insurance and
vocational rehabilitation acts PEN
sions for military or naval service
in time of war etc.
Evening journal., 1923-01-31
.BOSSE CHANGES
LOSS into gain
Declares Tanlac Overcame
Nausea, Dizziness and
Rheumatism and He Is
Regaining Weight

7 had fallen off twenty-five
pounds and was so weak and run
down could hardly drag myself
around. but since I've got hold Of
Tanlac, I am regaining my health
and strength by leaps and bounds"
declared Louis T. Bosse, 2lO0 n
Smallwood ST.. Baltimore Mr.
Bosse is in the ice business. serving
northwest Baltimore. where he is
widely known.
For a year, stomach trouble and
rheumatism have kept me in mis-
cry. The gas pains, bloating,
nausea and dizzy spells were awful
and often / couldn't retain anything
I ate. My sleep never gave me suf-
ficient rest and 1 felt sluggish and
worn out all the time. Then, rheu-
matism started in my legs and il
hurt me terribly to walk.
But 1 feel like a man made over
since Tanlac has put in its wonder
full work, and with the rheumatism
fast leaving me and the other trou-
bles gone. l have already gained
ten pounds and am eating, sleeping
and feeling fine"
Tanlac is sold in Wilmington by
Eckerd's Drug Stores; in New Cas-
tie by E. Challenger and Son. and
all leading druggists everywhere.
over 35 million bottles sold.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1923-01-31
POUR HUGE CASTING.

A casting weighing 10000 pounds,
the largest ever made in this State,
was poured at the Hilles and Jones
plant yesterday afternoon. Two
weeks were required to build the
mold and 1t will take about four or
five days for the cooling Of the
metal.
The casting SO feet in length, is a
bed plate for boring mill which is
being assembled in the Belts Machine
Company's plant in Rochester. New
York. 1t will swing a cylinder u
feet high and thirty-two feet in
diameter when completed. When
completed at the New York plant
the total weight of the boring mill
will be $4,000 pounds
The weight Of the molten iron con-
tained in the ladies amounted to
$4,000 pounds. OF which $4,000
pounds were contained in the largest
ladle, $4,000 in the next largest, and
10000 pounds in the smallest one.
The capacity of the three cranes
used in the operation was 40. 20 and
10 tons respectively. The casting
was poured under the direction OF
John T. Peck, plant superintendent.
Evening journal., 1923-01-31
BY MME. IDA CHERNOFF
Famous Beauty Expert.

Copyright, 1928. NEA Service.)
There is no necessity for any
woman not being able to improve
herself TO the utmost and make her
self charming in the highest degree
at any agel
I have iterated upon many occa-
sions. Every woman can be charm
ingi"
We have many aids today that
the woman Of 20 years ago did not
have and having these aids and fol-
lowing the instructions to be out
llned in this series of articles. II is
possible for every woman to rehab-
ilitate herself and no longer he
classed as an old woman. regard
less of the years that she may have
carried.
1t is a matter of culture entirely.
Your daughters at Ia may be very
uncouth and awkward-and what do
you do? You carefully train them.
either at home, at the dancing mas
ter's or at the finishing school. till
all the rough edges are polished.
It is wholly a matter of training!
And just so any woman today can
train herself to make use of the
many little artifces that will not
interfere with her sweet natural be-
Evening journal., 1923-01-31

ing and still will make her so
charming that all her friends and
relatives will exclaim and remark
that she is indeed beautiful!
Defining the word beautiful. we
have a latitude, insofar as beauty
Is "A perfection of form and color
and harmony.
Many women have been pro-
claimed beautiful merely for their
hair. others merely for the tilt Of
their heads, and still others merely
for the subtle suggestion of sweet
ness that emanates from them; but
whatever il is, every woman can i'm
prove herself until she is most
charming, II not indeed beautiful.
OF course. health plays a very
great part in this matter of beauty
and so we are going to go into the
different means of promoting health
without the aids of medicine, allow
ing. of course. that in sickness it
will be advisable TO consult your
physician.
It is my earnest desire to help you
overcome all obstacles that stand in
the way Of charm, for l am firm
in the belief that every such obstacle
can be overcome.
Tomorrow-How 10 use rouge
and lipstics.
Evening journal., 1923-01-31
Didn't Know His Brother

My brother got so bad with stom-
ach and liver trouble that when l
saw him after a year l didn't know
him. He was emaciated and yellow
as a pumpkin and was often in great
pain. He couldn't have lived long
the way he was going. Doctors and
medicine gave him no relief 1 pick
ed up a little booklet on Mayors
Wonderful Remedy, which he said
described his case perfectly. The
first dose of it gave him great relief
and in a month he was good as
ever" Il is A simple, harmless prep
aration that removes the catarrhal
mucus from the Intestinal tract and
allayz the Inflammation which causes
practically az. stomach. liver and in
testinsl ailments. Including append
cltis one dose viii convince or
money refunded. J. VI. Eckerd and
drurz IS everywhere.
Evening journal., 1923-01-31
AS
A WONDERFUL
TONIC

Reports coming from thou
sands of cases all point to the
act that DR.. Thacher's Liver
and Blood Syrup. in addition
to its remarkable powers for
bringing relief to sufferers
from specific troubles of the
liver, stomach and bowels. i:
without doubt one of the best
and most dependable of general
tonics.
This fact is of exceptionable in.
terest to the many people who are
not sick exactly, but many times
feel the great need of building
themselves up and regaining their
old-time energy.
To those who feel all let down and
tagged out. who get up in the morn
ing feeling dull and heavy; whose
skin is sallow and pale; whose
minds are dull and who lack ambi-
ton to accomplish their desires. this
excellent remedy will come as, an
inspiration to renewed life and ac-
tivity.
The strengthening and invigorat'
ing effects of DR.. Thacher's pre-.
scription are quickly noticeable. it
is said. The body is radiant with
The ruddy glow OF health. The mind
becomes alert and active again, the
sparkle returns to the eyes, the
81 ring to the step and the oolor TO
the cheeks.
There comes new life, new energy
and a new feeling OF ability to do
things before thought impossible.
Men, women and children in all sec
lions Of the country are testifyins
to this wonderful feeling of buoy
ancy as a result of regularly taking
Dr. Thachers Liver and Blood Sy-
rup and we have reason to believe
that this great tonic will prove Of
untold benefit to the people Of this
Evening journal., 1923-01-31
NcAdoo s Wild Campaign Charges
Nol0 Arise to Plague Him

WASHINGTON. Jan. 80. - The
McAdoo boom is we'll under way The
progress 1t makes depends upon
many things. Its worst handicap is
the record of foolish things which
Mr.. McAdoo himself has said from
time to time-statements which will
| live TO plague him because they
brand him either as an unthinking
man who gives vent to irresponsible
statements. or an out-and-out dema-
cog who purposely makes mis-state-
ments in order to play up to popular
prejudice.
one of these misstatements, which
is typical of others. was made In
speech at Council Bluffs. Iowa, Oc-
tober %, 1922, when. according TO
the reports of the news associations
Mr.. McAdoo stated The Esch-Cum-
minis Act is forcing the public to
pay 8 II per cent. net on valuation of
all railroads" That statement is
false. II has not the slightest foun-
dation. The truth OF the situation Is
as follows:
The Esch- -Cummins Act. also
known as the transportation Act
provided for the return OF railroads
TO private operation following their
operation by the McAdoo Railroad
Admin stration. The Act provided
that the transfer from public TO pri-
vate operation should take effect
March /. 1920. The Act provided fur
ther that in order that the railroads
might get on their feet after 90
months of mismanagement by the
McAdoo administrat on. they should
be given guaranteed income Of nix
months from March !. 1920. This
guarantee should be equivalent 20
earnings OF 5iz per cent. upon the