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Evening star., 1923-11-01
REPORTS ON HARD COAL
PROFIT ARE PROTESTED
Anthracite Bureau Director De-
clares Federal Trade Commits
sion Is Unfair.

Protest against the manner in
which Federal Trade Commission re-
ports profits and wholesale margins
In the anthracite coal industry was
MED today with the commission by
Il. w. Parker, director of the anthra-
cite bureau of information. The com
mission in two statements on the an
thracite situation declared that
wholesale profits had been~eXorbitant
during the strike period of September,
and that prices charged by some mine
operators had been unnecessarily
high.
In both the statements, Mr.. Parker
said, the commissions findings were
misleading" because they did not
give the exact quantity of anthracite
coal involved.
1t is well known in the industry
that the total quantity. OF anthracite
which is sold through wholesalers
or jobbers is relatively SMALL" the
protest continued. Expressed in per-
centages the reports may be based on
lnsigniticantly small quantities. They
certainly do not apply to the 10000
600 tons of anthracite production.
1T is not, then, 1 trust presuming
too much to request Of the Federal
Trade Commission that in the future
reports of this series the quantities
of anthracite passing through the
hands of wholesalers shall be def
nitely stated"
Evening star., 1923-11-01
EXONERAT|ON SEEN
BY VICE SQUAD MEN
Final Report of Trial Board
on Dry Agent Charges
Due This Week.

With all testimony and evidence in
the hands of the special police trial
board, members of the vice squad
were confident that exoneration on
charges of irregularity which formed
the topics of a hearing at the sixth
precinct station ending yesterday
would come soon.
Attorney T. Morris WampleI; who
conducted the defense for Lieut..
Davis. Sergt. McQuade and Private
Bauer of the vice squad, predicted
late yesterday afternoon that COM
plete clearance of his clients was
only a matter of short time"
The verdict of the trial board will
be reported to the District Commits
sioners. Chairman w. H. Wahly, who
presided at the trial, with Capts.
Plemmons of the eighth precinct as
his associates. expressed the opinion
that the board would review all the
testimony and have a report ready
lnfore the end of the week.
The charges against Private w. Fl.
VsrmilIioIl, represented by Attorney
Chapman w. Fowler, have been
dropped and only the >o-icial an
nouncement of his exoneration is
awaited.
with more personal ,interchanges of
hostility than any previous trial of
policemen. From the defense and
from the prosecution witnesses a bar
rage of recriminations constantly was
laid down on the record.
Summarizing the case, the board
has thrown out six of the twenty
specifications against Lieut.. o. T. Da-
Wis; two of the four or five against
Private Bauer and one of the two
against Sergt. McQuade. Action of
the board therefore will be based on
total of about sixteen specifications
Prosecuting witnesses were not re-
luctant to point out the handicap
suffered by them on account of the
lack of counsel. Agents Ruby, Pack
ard and Fowler, the star witnesses. it
was said in the corridor during the
trial one day had made request
from the prohibition bureau for coun-
sci, only to be refused for the first
two days of tire trial. When consent
was finally given to send counsel to
protect the rights of these witnesses,
it was declared "the horse had walk
ed out of the stable and was too far
across the field to be caught readily"
The next scene in this case, it ap-
pears, is the office of Capt. James F.
Oyster. District Commissioner. where
the result of the trial will be given to
the public.
Evening star., 1923-11-01
PAIR STABBED AT DANCE.
(hester Fleming, twenty-four ye

Chester Fleming. twenty-four years
oil, 2233 Cleveland avenue. and James
HI Wood. both colored and the same
ale, :residing at 915 w street, were
stabbed by an unidentified colored
man lin from. IF a dance hall at 18th
a7ld : L streets last night. The
wounded men were treated at Freed
rsaenss Hospital. where surgeons said
reither was in a serious condition.
Evening star., 1923-11-01
TWO SWALLOW POISON.
Patients Tell Police Worries I'm.
PEELED Suicide Attempts.

Ernest C. Brewer. thirty-three
years old, 415 MinnesotaA avenue
southeast, yesterday afternoon was
found by his wife in the basement
of his home suffering from the effects
of six noison tablets he told her he
had swallowed He was rushed to
Casualty Hospital. where he repeated
the statement to DR.. John r. Dull.
Brewer last night told the police
he took the poison because he was
worried, but his wife said she knew
of nothingTto worry him. 1t was re-
ported at the hospital today that his
condition is serious.
Robert Story, twentv-siX years old,
33S Indiana avenue, last night told
his mother he had swallowed a guam
Evening star., 1923-11-01

Black and all colors, Plain
mesh, scroll and dotted effects.
In the lot are also some close
wells. Share the Friday saving.
Evening star., 1923-11-01

tity of iodine; and the mother sum-
moned medical aid. DR.. Mccarthy,
member of Emergency Hospital staff
rendered first aid. and took the
patient to Gallinger Hospital Story
told Detective Evans of the narcotic
squad that he swallowed the drug
because of domestic troubles.
Evening star., 1923-11-01

So expensive were the wives of
Rome that julius Caesar was induced
to offer premiums to encourage mar
riago. He allowed married women to
dress more superbly than the unmar-
ried and he relieved of various taxes
the married man w.o was the father
of three children
Evening star., 1923-11-01
BAND CONCERT.

Concert by the United States
Soldiers Home Band Orchestra.
Stanley Hall. at $50 o'clock,
John S. NJ. Zimmerman, director
March, American IDEAL"
Lenzberg
Overture, Grown Diamonds"
Auber'
Entr'acte,
ta) "Slumbering River
Sievert
~ (b) 1.-THE World Is a Beautiful
Song. .Breau
Excerpts from the Musical Com
edy The Yankee Prince"
Kalmann,
Fox Trot Popular. "Ginny,"
Hearst
Popular Waltz, Indiana Moon,'
Jones
Finale, Vow. Baxter
Tine Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star., 1923-11-01

Large tracts of land are being ir-
rigated in Java with a view to fur
ther developing the growth of sugar
cane.
Evening star., 1923-11-01

COATS are tailored of warm, du-
rable fabrics in plaids, stripes, checks
and plain sport shades. Heavy
enough for coldest weather, good
looking enough for anywhere. Belts,
side-ties, loose backs. Sizes 10 to "A
Evening star., 1923-11-01

takes fine woons the dett touch of the style and
such
No whether select Styepus
the fashionable oosebac
You will have warmth will splendid
moderate price Made by the
Evening star., 1923-11-01
Crepe, Silk
Cloth
Dresses

DRESSES OF Canton crepe, Poiret
twill, satin, satin-face Canton crepe,
moire knit, crepe de chine and covert
cloth. Embroidered, braided, belted,
girdled and graceful straight models,
in black, brown, navy and tan. Sizes
16 to A.
Evening journal., 1923-02-05
nAnREsoN NEWS NOTES.

Special TO The Evening Journal.
HARRISON. Del. Feb. 5.-Wal.
ter Howard, one OF the best known
farmers IN this section, is under
going treatment at the Beebe Hos
pitai. Lewes.
Mrs. John f. Kaiser. OF George
town. wss a recent guest OF her
brother. s. W. Warrington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis w. Dodd
have been visiting their son. Fred
erick l. Dodd. at stockiey.
Coroner and Mrs Elmer Dicker-
son OF Milton.,were recent guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs Theodore NJ. Jarvis.
Mrs Annie Stewart, who for some
time has been visiting her son, Cliff
ford. In Philadelphia. has returned
to her home near here.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Barker have
been visiting Mr. and Mrs Daniel
Kitchens. at Rehoboth Beach.
Mrs. Benjamin Chamberlain, who
for many days has been critically III
from an attack Of grip. is slowly re-
covering
Pupils OF Tyndali's school, located
on the Georgetown Laurel i'm
proved highway. who have been
placed on the honor roll for Janu-
airy for good attendance are: Lillian
aud Lucedia Daniels. Chester Taague,
James Spicer, Harlie Joseph. Pearl
Thomas, Eta May TyndalI. Earl
and Norvl Adams. The average at
tendance for the month was 94.4
per cent.
Evening journal., 1923-02-05
TYPEWRTTERs
PROPOSALS.


NEW CASTLE COUNTY. DELAWARE.
s50.OO0.O0 AZ PER CENT HIGH
WAY IMPROVEMENT BON S,
EIGHTH SERIES
Sealed bids will he received by the
undersigned until - O'Clock noon on
Tuesday. February 20. 1928. at the office
Of the Levy Court, in the Court House
in the city OF Wilmington. Delaware
for the purchase OF all or any part Of
$50. 100000 AZ per cent coupon Highway
Improvement Bonds OF New Castle
County, Delaware. all Of such bonds be-
ing in coupon form, with the privilege
OF registration as TO principal only. In
denomination OF $1,000 each. dated June
I. 1922 principal and semi-annuai in
terest June I and December - at the
rate OF ~ per cent per annum, payable
at the Farmers Bank at Wilmington.
Delaware in gold coin OF the United
States Of America. equal In weight and
fineness 10 the present standard.
$50. 600 Highway Improvement Bonds.
Eighth Series. maturing $4,000 on June
=. 1886: $1,000 on June I, 1887; $4,000
on June !. 1883 and $1,000 on June !.
The legality Of this issue will be ex-
amined by Messrs. Caldwell and Ray
mond, OF New York, whose favorable
opinion will he furnished 20 the pur-
chaser. The bonds will he prepared un-
der the supervision of the United
States Mortgage and Trust Co., New
York City. which viii certify as to the
genuineness OF the signatures OF the
County officials and the seal impressed
thereon,
Bids are desired on forms which will
be furnished by the United States Mort
gage and Trust Company or by the un-
derslgned. A certified check for two
per cent OF the face value of the bonds
bid for, payable TO the Treasurer of New
Castle County, Delaware. must accom-
pany each bid. The right IS reserved to
reject any and all bids.
HAMILTON STEWART.
Chairman. Finance Committee
Dated January &c. 1921.
ieb5-i2-l9
Evening journal., 1923-02-05
Statesmen WANTED.

SALESMAN TO handle highest quality
auto and tractor oils. paints and roof
coating. in Wilmington and vicinity
Exclusive or side line. No experience
required to insure s75 to 800 weekly
Write for terms. The Noble Refining
Co. Cleveland Ohio. (30 years In
business) feb5-2t.
Evening journal., 1923-02-05
LIFE AND CHARACTER
READING

February :

People born on this date are usu-
ally too particular about personal ap-
pearances. and sometimes takes great
risks TO procure for themselves the
things which they desire. They often
bury their higher selves by means OF
a dogmatic materialism, and a rou-
tine habit which leads to a gloomy
and useless life.
Many people born on this date will
find that they are afflicted with rheu-
matism. pains in the head and the
feet and low circulation. Many Of
these things may be overcome when
these people realize that the mind is
master of the body, and the body is
merely the servant.
The government sign is Aquarius.
and the planet is Uranus. The
is a sapphire and the
astral colors are nile green, pink,
and blue.
Evening journal., 1923-02-05

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that a
public sale Of stock OF the following
delinquent stockholders OF the Cinder-
ella Theatres Co. Inc. will be held az
the office OF the company. 927 Market
street. Wilmington. Delaware. an the
e3rd day of February. 1928. a. 2 r. NJ
DELINQTEN STOCKHOLDERS
Evening journal., 1923-02-05
REAL EsTATT-FoR SALE.

WILL SELL OR EXCHANGE TWO
building lots. James Glllen, Farnhursi.
Del sFeb5-3t
Evening journal., 1923-02-05
c. ID. A. CARD parry

The first Of a series Of card par
ties 10 he given once month by
the Juvenile Court Committee OF
the Catholic Daughters Of America.
will be held tomorrow evening at
the home. 900 Delaware avenue.
Bridge and 500 will be played. The
hostesses for the evening will be
Miss Ellen McBrierty and Mrs
George Rawlinson.
Evening journal., 1923-02-05
BUSINESS orPoRTUNITIEs.
BUS. OPPORTUNITY WANTED.

A MAN with good business experience.
wants to buy a good running business
or to invest 1--WE thousand or more with
services, in a good running business.
Address W-l9. Evening Journal Office.
jan3-eod Pm.
Evening journal., 1923-02-05
LOANS

LOANS. $50 to $1,000. one year or less.
weekly payment plan: no chattels no
pawns,-no salary assignment: character
and earning power the basis OF credit.
WILMINGTON MORRIS PLAN BANK.
300 Shipley Str0nt.
Open Tuesday Evenings Until 5 O'Clock.
jang-im.
Evening journal., 1923-02-05

on and after 4his-date will not be
responsible for any bills unless con-
tracied by myself Ethel Z. Scher
feb2-3t-eod
Evening journal., 1923-02-05
RusINESs COLLEGES

Your spare time can be either your
ALLY or your ENEMY-the former
when YOU invest 70. the latter when you
waste IL. ENROLL TONIGHT.
BEACON COLLEGE.
euR22-tvr. Tanfh and king Streets
Evening journal., 1923-02-05

The Want Ads are your best
friend. Treat them we'll and wise.
Use them daily, and you will be
sure to find the path to happiness
and helnfulncss.
Evening journal., 1923-02-05
HELP WANTED MALE & FEMALE
HELP MANTED.

sf60O-S2300 YEAR-Railway Mail Clerks
Men 1886. Steady. Sample examina-
tion coaching lessons free. Address W-sS
News-Journai Office. eFeb-5-7-9-12
HDDLE-AGED C0UPBE-woman Tor
: housewOrk and man to care for
horses and do outside work Address
W-si Evening journal Office. febe-5t.
Evening journal., 1923-02-05
LEGAL NOTICE.

NOTICE or STOCKHOLDERS MEET
ING FOR DISSOLUTION i NEW
HAVEN TRANSPORTATION T COM.
We the undersigned. being a major.
NEW HAVEN TRANSFORMATIONS
COMPANY, do hereby certify that al
a meeting OF the said board. OF which
meeting every directOrl resolved az
least three days notice. called for the
held on the 18Th day OF January. \. ID.
1928, said board, by majority vote OF
the whole board, did adOpte the follow
ing resolution:
RESOLVED That in the judg
ment Of the board. 90 Is advisable
and most for the benefit OF the
NDW HAVEN TRANSPORTA-
TION COMPANY, that the same
should be forthwith dissolved. and
To that end, and In conformity with
the statute, Il L. ordered that
netting OF the stockholders be held
ou the 36th dav OF February, \. ID.
1928. az the office Of the company,
sos Walnut street. Philadelphia, Pa,
a 10 o'clock In the forenoon. 10
take action upon this resolution
and further. that the secretary
forthwith give notice Of said meet
ing and Of the adoption Of this reso-
luton. within ten days from this
date. by publishing the said rcso-
lution with a notice Of its adoption,
In The Evening Journal, a news
paper published in the county
wherein the principal office OF the
company is located. for at least
three weeks, once weeF, success
sively, an by mailing written or
printed copy OF the same 10 each
and every stockholder of this COM
many in the United states
r j. DONNELLY.
r. r. DONNELLY.
SFALD Directors.
ATTEST: r. J. DONNELLY. Secretary.
jan29-feb5-12.
Evening journal., 1923-02-05
MONEY TO LOAN.

HAVE MORTGAGE MONEY-In large
sums. on Market or King street prop
ertiss Loan 80 per cent Of assess
mem: deal direct, no agents 30s
Ford Bldg. or Phone e56-W, In even
ings. jani0-eod I'm.
Evening journal., 1923-02-05

Mechanics. silversmiths and jewell
ers will do well 20 use the Want Ads
this week for finding splendid posi-
tions.
Evening journal., 1923-02-05
REGISTER,S ORDER.

ESTATE or MoRDECAI :. PLUM
MER, DECEASED-Notic Is hereby
given that Letters Of Administratio
upon the estate of Mordecai ). Plum
mer late OF Christiana hundred de-
ceased. were duly granted unto Mary T.
piummer on the 18th day OF January
A. ID. 1928. and all persons indebted TO
said deceased are requested 10 make
payments to the ,Administratrix; with
mands against the deceased are re-
0uired to exhibit and present the same,
duly prohated. to the said administra-
triN, on or before the 18th day Of Janu-
ary. A. u. 1924, or abide by the law
in this behalf
MARY u. PLUMMER.
Administrative
Address j. Frank Ball, Attoney-at-
Law. Equitable Bldg, Wilmington,
Delaware. jani9-eod-9t.
Evening journal., 1923-02-05

PI-RIIC SALE-'Of Real Estate. Thurs
day February s. 1928. ! T. NJ. on
premises: located in Delaware City.
south cor. Clinton and William ST. IS
n. on Clinton St. extending same width
along william st, southeasterly one
hundred f. TO alley, north westerly by
clinton St. northeastsrly by William
St. south-westerly by alley. being same
premises conveyed to Francis Bruner.
by deed OF Nathaniel Thompson. re-
corded in deed record r. vol IS. page
175. Sold together with building there
on. Terms % per cent cash. settlement
30 days; mortgage arranged. Hamilton.
auctioneer. feb2-3-5-s.
Evening journal., 1923-02-05

WILMINGTON ROOFING & HEATING
CO.-RoJhng. spouting. heater work;
lin. tar, sag roofing; jobbing promptly
attended ~. shop. AZ f s4th St. Phone
sO54-W oct9-lyr.
Evening journal., 1923-02-05
NOTICES

PARLOR LEATHER FURNITURE
made "Lyk Nu." Materials supplied.
Reasonable prices. Delaware Upholster-
ing Co, 10i w Eighth ST.. near Madi-
son. Phone 7s44-J. ian2S-tf.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-17
Patent Attorneys
PhyxIcians, Surgeons
FUNERAL NOTICES

DR. Angus. suite 100 Fantasies Ridg
Women's ailments and disorders
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-17

VERY GOOD OFFER--7M ACRES
garden property. fine FOR fruit.
berries and chickens; located on
corner, with 400 feet frontage on
main North Trunk highway; nice
house with large rooms, flro-
place, large front porch and Won
derful view OF Puget sound: about
one mile east OF Bdmonds: 25 min
utes' auto ride from Second ave.
and Pike st, Terms very easy.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-17
62 FOR SALE-REAL
ESTATE
VACANT LOTS MUCH BELOW
VALUE

VACANT LOTS MUCH BELOW
VALUE
i2so-Lot 1. block 9. Johnson's "A
dillon. siEs tsxiIt, coraer. To-
cation 18th ave. ~ and shelton
e. 40 cash. % per month
$3.50 saeh--Theiis - and 18TH ave
3 Near good school graded
price on thsse lots. 1859 each.
$3.50 sach-choles lots on Lake
burien car line. white Center and
car line. white Center and
vicinity. 80 cash. 80 per month.
$3.50 saeh-Two i-aors tracts, corner
lice perfect, iSth ave s. W.
1900 saeh-Lots BoEioo. Eighth ave
N W, Lie perfect. graded
streets, cement walks. one
block from car.
$500 each acre tracts. 18th ave.
n. w. and s0th ~. t2b cash. Sc
per month.
$500 each-Lots toxio0. near 10th and
Leary ave. Terms SO eafh. So
per month.
Lots 10 9. block 20. Madison Street
Addition. corner 3bth and
Mercer a. Mr. Chase. the
county assessor. says these
lots are worth s.s00. VIII sell
all for ons-half the assessors
value. Chance for a home or
some builder. Sell on any
terms, or viii release one or
more lots These lots have a
grand view.
Lots 20 and -. block 81. GilmAn's
Addition - Beautiful corner.
gath W. and Commodore way.
The Assessor says ii,i2p-we
say $500 for both. $50 cash.
tl0 n month. Chance % build
houses, as they are large lots,
WEST A WHEELER
''RELIABiLITY
Second and Marion. Elliott 5252
REALTORS
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-17
Star Want AID Columns Have Surprise the Want AID Advertiser
LOST AND FOUND

LApY's 0RuEN WRIST WATCH.
gold octaFonal, engraved convert
ihlr bracelet No. A0eka5. Return
suffers. frweteF Reward
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-17
Memorial Services
Held for II. r. King

An impressive memorial service
was held Friday at the weekly
luncheon OF the members council OF
the Chamber Of Commerce In mem.
DRY Of Henry u. King. former chnlr.
man OF the members council, who
died Monday cassius E. Gates, vice.
chairman, presided AZ the meeting
An eloquent culogy was voiced by
Judge 8. J. Chadwick, Kings predc.
/ccfsor as chairman.
Revolutions of sympathy to the
family OF Mr. KIM we're adopted by
tho Retail Clerks association at "A
meeting held Friday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-17
PERSONAL

wANTED-EvERY ONE TO KNOW,
pains called rheumatism. neuritis,
etc. also diabetes. dropEy and
heart. Stomach all right. Kidneys
all right. all right all over. Con-
sultation and booklet free. Price
fi.25. Ills each. one month st.os.
by parcel post. y. II. WlnAns. s0l
American Rank Bldg.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-17
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE or PUBLIC aEARINe

NOTICE or PUBLIC HEARING
THE PORT COMMISSION HEREBY
GIVES NOTICE OF a public hear
ing on proposed changes and addi-
tons to the comprehensive scheme
Of haFbor Improvement heretofore
adopted for the Port Of Seattle:
said hearing to be held Friday.
March %. 1898. at o'clock p. m.
at the office Of the Port Commits
sion at the Bell Street Terminal at
the foot OF Bell 81. Seattle. Wash.
w. $. Lincoln. President.
Attest:
Geo. =. f.amping. Secretary.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
This Ia 10 certify that Victory Lum-
Der co. has made an application 20
establish a lumber yard at 1893
z s5th st. unplatted southeast
corner r.. s5th and 18th n. 4. pro-
jected-
Anyone desiring 10 protest such oc-
ctpancy must file such protest at
the office OF the Building Depart
ment. Room sos County City Bldg,
prior 10 March 81. 1923.
Section sos, Ordinance No. 1873.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-17

kUUSISTO - At Olympia. Wash.
March IA. 1898. Charles Kuuslsto.
age 80 years.
Funeral services Sunday. p. m.
at our chapel. Home Undertaking
f0nn0arV
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-03-17
PET STOCK
POULTRY

FOR WHITE TEGH0RN
Matching eggs from heavy laying
strain. IS per hundred. White
Rocks and Silver CAmplnrs. stock
and eggs VIII take incubator
urrr $50. or young Npws. In trade.
Homestead Poultry Farm. Marys-
Vile. X n. t.eppan Phone ss3.
TWO TURKEY HENS AND a GoB-
bier. t20s brceded stock. Beacon
1856.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-01-12
Lost Fruit Could Pay
Shop Mems Wages

San Bernardino, Cal.-One large
fruit grower has declared that the
money lost in this state because of
failure to receive cars to ship fruit,
would more than equal the differences
in wages between railroads and shop
employees.
At meeting of grape growers in
this city it was stated that one-third
of the states grape crop has been
lost because of the failure to secure
cars.
B. E. Knapp president of the Fres-
no county farm bureau, said that in
one district there were $4,000 tons of
unpicked grapes, and that this condi-
tion prevailed in other parts of the
county. He estimates that 80 per cent
of the Fresno county grape crop is
lost.
The growers are bitter in their
criticism of railroads that have per-
mitted cars to remain on sidetracks
in the Kansas wheat belt while assur-
in the public that frosts in Cali
fornia were causing havoc with the
grape crop. The grape growers de-
clare the main trouble is because of
the shop mems strike and that the
railroad managers are too stubborn
to acknowledge this condition or to
affect settlement of their differences
with employees.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-01-12
Private Ry. Owners
Will Boost Rates
(By Federated Press)

Washington-A grarhic recital of
blunders by railroad managers, and
charges that private owners of the
roads are planning to boost rates un--
der .ne Ease nretense of increased
operating cost, are contained in a
memorandum to the interstate COM
merce commission, just placed before
that body by William H. Johnston, in
behalf of the International Associa-
ton of Machinists.
The greatest car shortage in prevl-
Gus years was in 1920, when it reached
146,070. Yet at the present time the
shortage is 179, ,230, with 270, 1000 cars
in bad order, 80 ner cent OF which
need heavy repairs. Secretary
Hoover estimates that the loss to
American industry from the present
failure of railroad equipment equals
the cost of government.
Johnston charges that these terrible
losses through laundering manage
ment will be concealed in the roads
accounting, grossly distorted to the
injury of labor and made the basis
of appeal for higher traffic rates
which the shippino nublic and the
workers will have to pay, unless the
interstate commerce commission shall
take steps to prevent it.