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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-02
READFIELD

The Radcliffe Chautauqua are
coming here for three days, July IL.
Is and 14th. This is something all
should attend If possible. The main
reason why .clear-headed business
and professional men sign Radcliffe
Chautauqua contracts is because
they know that Radcliffe lecturers
always convey good ideas, and the
hest things we can buy for our COM
munity are good ideas. The Chau-
tauqua will be held in a tent located
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-02
To Be Regretted

NDdIISUT OUIHINVTCIdIJ
The news of the resignation of Hon.
Samuel T. Dana, state land agent and
forest commissioner, will be received
with regret by all Maine people who
are conversant with forest affairs for
Mr.. Dana in his little more than two
years Of service as a state official has
won golden opinions. Mr.. Dana
brought to his work thorough knowl-
edge. zeal and keen desire to improve
forest conditions. He is an excep-
tionally able official and Maine can ill
afford to pant with his services.
We do not know the reason for Mr..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-02

a member of this Home, which oc-
Cured at the home of his. daughter
in Roxbury, June %. He was about
IS years of age nd served in the
Civil wr in Co. /. 30. Mass. Inf. He
had been q member OF this Home for
% years and was member of Cut
Ter Post No. As, G. A. r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-02
E astern Steamship Lin,
xxP1ESs, PASSENGER
xEE1GHT SERVICE
XEHXE1EC Lna

Leave Gardiner Tuesdays
days and Saturdays at 3.45
$50 p. NJ. fStandard Time) Il.
next morning about 6 A. III.
Return--Leavc Boston.
Wharf, Mondays. Wedne sday,
days at +. NJ. (Daylirhf
Time) for Bath and Csrdins,
nection at Bath for and from \
Harbor and way-landings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-02

Improvement in business and en-
crease in suicides. Does it also eX-
plain the decrease in lynchings dur
ing the past six months?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-02
Monday, July 2, 1923.

There is always some one in every
organization to whom the boss in
stinetively turns when he wants
something out Of the ordinary done
and done rieht.-The Northern.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-02
MAINE STEAMSHIP lul
PORTLAND, NEW YORK n
GERvYHE

Direct freight service betwsj
land and New York 10 resumsI
the new State Pier. Portly|
Through rates and direct tnd|
nections with Maine Central al
Trunk Railroads.
II. A. CLAY, Supt.
Franklin Wharf, Portland
n. A. HARApa|
Eath
jn5dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-02

no intoxicating liquor. Indeed 1t Is
getting so that the smell of liquor on
the breath is evidence of lawbreak-
ing, to say nothing Of pledge break
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-02
BATH AND BooTHBAY y
STANDARD TINT

Leave Bath Tuesdays, IN
and Saturdays at $50 A. IL. for|
bay Harbor and way-landinsl
Return-Leave Boothbay
Tuesdays. Thursdays and SatrI
$50 y. NJ. for Bath and all
except Five Islands. ConnscI
Bath for and from Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-02

Employees at Pennsylvania State
Capitol are to be put in way to save
their money. Governor Pinchot is to
require all to sign a pledge to drink
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-02
f.. J. Roberts, D. \
DENTISTRY
TELEPHONE CALL 6sIj

are often with her, as those "
at the pictures in the SUNDAY
already must have Observer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-02

Evidently sensible people We're Sc
lected as employees in our Maine tele-
phone exchanges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-02
PALERMO

) BRANCH MILLS-Hon. J:
sen, Maine congressman. w
at'3 p. NJ. at China, at the =
July celebration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-02
The Maine Water Power Commission

Power Commission Of which Edward
P. Kicker has bean the chairman,
was an example of good manners and
business like sagacity.
The Commission, which a majority
Of the people of Maine would like to
have seen continued, simply returns
to Maine it's books, facts, authorities
and wishing the State a very good
evening. discontinues its service. The
law has left 1t without habitation
J or a name.
The Maine Water Power Commits
sion was intended to settle the wa
ter-power issue. 1t tried to do so.
1t offered very good way out. 1t de-
fined it's policies. 1t has kept itself
busy in collecting data and compil-
ing facts that later would have been
of inestimable value If continued
over a sufficient term Of years. It's
members have been reasonable ana
sagacious in their behavior toward
moot issues. 1t has been an mex
pensive body so far as the members
go. Mr.. Kicker, the chairman. mas
paid all his own bills and entertain
ed the members at his hotel.
The closing message to the govern
or and council is model Of brevity
and good will Perhaps the useful
ness of this Commission has been
fully determined. At any rate
whatever the future-the Maine wa
ter Power Commission has done its
best.
In the course of the published re-
ports of the meeting of the Commits
sion. appears a statement from the
Chief Engineer. containing a review
of the principal proposal of the
Commission. 1t has been stated over
and over again; but by way OF re.
frcsl.tng ones mind it may be sald
that this Commission recommended
the Constitutional Amendment giving
the State power to develop water
storage. The amendments of the wa
ter Power Commission could prooablv
have been passed. But more raulcai
measures were introduced instead
and they have not bosn passed.
The Commission has been sensl-
bic and well-ordered body. It's mem
bers retire with personal pleasure
and relief. 1t has been a labor OF
lCNp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-02
BOSTON AND PoRTLAmj
DAYLIGHT SAYING -

DAYLIGHT SAVING -
Leave Portland, Franklin
Estate Pier) daily except Sur
s p. NJ.
Return-Leave Boston Dali,
Sundays at 6 p. NJ.
COMMENCING JULY lst n
WILL BE DAILY IMCLUuu
DAY IN EACH DIRECTED
During the period Of SUM-
vice steamers will leave Z
Estate Pier) at 8 p. M
At Boston connection IS N,
the Metropolitan Line express
and passenger steamers for IA
and points South and West
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-02

AUGUSTA LODGE, NO. 14L 2. q A.
M. Stated communication Tuesday
dial invitation is extended to all So
journing brethren to be present.
BERT 3. 81 sru lans;.' Sec Sec: ~
Bethlehem LODGE, No. IS, r. q
A. NJ. Stated communication Monday.
July End, at 7.30 r. M. at Masonic
Temple. All soJourning brethren arc
CHAS. r.. MEIGS. w. NJ
PEARLE T.. FULLER, Sec.
ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, !. o. o. r.
Regular meeting Friday evening at
IRVING II. PACKARD. N. G.
ELLIS e. WALKER. sec'y.
JEPHTHA ENcAMPMENT. NO. 4
Meetings fourth Tuesdays at p. NJ.
FRED b. HALL. e r.
G. =. PEASLEE. Scribe.
CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9. p. M.
RcEuiar meeting every third Tuesday
1 4! Il: p RA5i MGSsgIf Clerk.
G. A. r.. THE REGULAR MEETING
OIL SetH WItIIdHlS EOct ANOs 10 AA1t
Thursday of each month
GEO E. GAY. Commander.
WILLIAM McDAvlD. Adjutant.
AUGUSTA LODGE NO. s64. s.P.o.E.
Regular meetings In the Elks' Home.
Winthrop street. the second and
fourth Thursdays OF each month at .
o'clock.
fnl n1.w.thtf
R. 8. cAPEN REeEKAH LODGE.
Ne se o eS O. k az os sH and h
SADIE E. JORDAN. n. G.
ELIZABETH JACOBS. Rec. Sec.
mch2S.m w-f.1yr
LOMBARD CAMP. 2751 ROYAL
Neighbors Of America. Meetings. Sec
ond and fourth Friday evenings OF
each month at 9. 4, R; nall;
FRANCES e. FARWELL. Oracle.
JULIA T.. ROBINSON. Rec.
Jnl. mon-wed-fri.1yr
U.o.c.c. MORRILL, coMMANDERY
fourth Monday Of every month at 500
o'clock at Golden Cross hall.
ALICE Y. PiERPoNT. n: G.
w. z. CLOUGH. r. Z. r.
AUGUSTA CAMP NO. 740o. N. W. A.
Regular meeting second and fourth
Monday Of each month at G. A. z.
hall.
]. H. ELLIS. JR.. Consul.
BERT l.. NICHOLAS. Clerk
m-w-ftf
CALANTHE LODGE, NO. So, X. p
Meeting every Wednesday night ar 1859
at Castle hall. Water street.
w. S. HALPIN, C. c.
F. C. FLETCHER. Z. Of r. and s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-02
ESTABLISHED 1925

No notice whatever will be taken OF
unsigned communications.
The Journal cannot be held respon-
sible for the preservation or return
Of rejected communities tons.
Address all communications relating
to subscriptions and advertisements
to Kennebec Journal Company.
Publishers. Augusta. Maine.
MEMBER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Associated rress II exclusively
entitled to the use for republication OF
all news dispatches credited to II or
not otherwise credited in this Laper
and also the local news published
herein.
All rights Of republication OF special
dispatches herein are also reserved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-02

William j. Doyle
Headquarters were notified Satur-
day of the death of William J. Doyle,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-02

cALANTHE LODGE. NO. So, X. p
Meeting every Wednesday night ar 7.se
at Castle hall. Water street.
w. S. HALPJN. C. c.
F. c. FLETCHER. K. Of r. and s.
mOn-tu.Wcd.tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-02

Dana's resignation to become director
of the forestry department at AM
herst College. II 1t is because Of finan-
cial reasons the state Of Maine should
be able to meet any inducements held
out by private institution. If Com'r.
Dana feels that he is not sufficiently
supported by the state administration
In his work, then we have a horse of
a different color. At the last legisla-
ture a bill was introduced to materi-
ally reduce the scope of the work Of
the state land agent and forest COM
missioner but failed of passage al
though it had the endorsement Of the
special commission relative to the
amalgamation of state offices.
The appropriations asked by Com'r.
Dana were very materially reduced
and 1t is mot impossible that Mr..
Dana has reached the conclusion that
the state Is not inclined to back up
his efforts for an improvement of
service and that his work is not ap-
preciated. If this Is the case 1t Is very
unfortunate for the state of Maine
and particularly the timberlands in
tereSts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-02

On Sunday, July 1, the Eastern
Steamship Lines began a seven trips
a week schedule on 10th the Boston,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-02

CANTON. AUGUSTA, NO. 9, p. M.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday
at O'clock.
JOHN DAY. Capt
A M. DRUMMONp. Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-02

JEPHTHA ENcAMPMENT. NO. !
Meetings fourth Tuesdays at s p. NJ.
FRED B. HALL. q r.
G, s.. PEASLEE. Scribe,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-02

AUGUSTA CAMP NO. 7400, N. w. A.
Regular meeting second and fourth
Monday OF each month at G. A. z.
hall.
J. H. ELLIS. JR.. Consul.
BERT l. NICHOLAS. Clerk.
Evening star., 1923-05-31
HYATTSVILLE PAYS
TRIBUTE TO DEAD
Ceremonies in Charge Of Local
Post Of American
Legion.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HYATTSVILLE, Nd. May 31.-A
parade and impressive ceremonies
marked an unusually successful Me-
mortal day celebration here yester-
day. The program was under the
auspices of Snyder-Farmer Post. No.
8. American Legion. of Hyattsyille
and committee, Of which Waldo
Burnside was chairman. had charge.
Forming at Luttrell avenue at $3.50
am. the parade moved down john
son avenue to the Washington -Balti-
more boulevard, and then north on the
boulevard to the armory of Company
f, local National Guard unit. Head
ing the column was Mayor ]. Frank
Rushe and members of the town
council. following whom came. in the
following order: The band of the Ma
tional Training School for Boys, civil
and Spanish American war veterans,
Snyder-Farmer Post, Company F,
Women's Auxiliary, Snyder Farmer r
Post: j. Francis Quisenberry Unit
American Women's Legion; Women's
fire department. Troop IL. Girl Scouts;
HyattsVille public school and River
dale public school.
The procession disbanded at the ar
mory and assembled In the building.
where ceremonies were opened with
appropriate remarks by Alan II. Pot
finger, commander of Snyder-Farmer
Post, who presided. Invocation was
given by the Rev. Julian II. Strong.
pastor of the First Baptist Church,
following which the gathering sung
Onward. Christian Soldiers"
An appropriate address by Mayor ].
Frank Rushe preceded the singing of
the Long. Long Trail" by the quar-
tet of Snyder Farmer Post. compris-
ing Waldo Burnside. c. l.. Aiello, An
thony Suess and Charles Erwin, and
"Old Pal Of Mine by Mrs. William
II. Constantine.
An address by Prof. Nicholas Orem
superintendent OF schools for Prince
Georges county. was followed by thir-
ty seconds silence out of respect TO
the nations dead. Singing of THE
Star Spangled Banner" by the assem-
blage and benediction by the Rev
Julian H. Strong concluded the pro-
gram.
Before the exercises members OF
Snyder-Farm Post motored to va
rious cemeteries in this section. where
graves of war dead were decorated.
Evening star., 1923-05-31
ROCKVILLE.

ROCKVILLE, Md, May 81 (Spe-
Cial) 1.-The non commissioned officers
of the Service Company, Maryland Ma
tional Guard, of Silver Spring, this
county, entertained at a smoker in
the armory, at Silver Spring Tuesday
evening. their guests being the other
members of the company and bust
ness men of Silver Spring and vicin-
ity to the number of about 200. Capt
Joseph C. Cissell was master of cere-
mories. Former Senator Blair Lee
delivered an address, as did former
Capt. Eugene z. Stevens, jr.. and
sandwiches and coffee were served.
Mrs. Wanda l.. Fraley Of Washington.
has been granted an absolute divorce by
Judge Peter in the circuit court here
from Francis E. Fraley of the vicinity
of Redland, this county, and has been
awarded $4,000 permanent alimony and
the custody of the couples two children
Frances and Elsie NJ Fraley. aged
eighteen and seven years, respectively.
Mrs. Fraley charged her husband with
infidelity and named correspondent.
The couple separated May 80, 1919. Mrs.
Fraiey was represented by Attorney Al
bert NJ. Bouic Of Rockville.
Licenses have been issued by the
clerk Of the circuit court here for the
marriage of Miss Pauline Baird and
John c. Steele, both Of Washington, and
and John Rusin of Baltimore.
A large number Of property owners of
Rockville district outside Of the town of
Rockville were before the county COM
missioners here yesterday In regard to
the valuations placed on their property
by the tax assessors, who have just fin-
ished reassessing all real and personal
property in the district. Many COM
planned that their assessments were too
high and asked for reductions. The
commissioners indicated that some
changes would be made.
Evening star., 1923-05-31
.W|FE'e SHOULDER
COURT EVIDENCE
Husband Removes Shirt in
Defense to Show Cut
by Mate.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

FREDERICK, Nd. May 3l.-TEe
shapely shoulder of Mrs. Louis
Barnes, young bride of Brunswick,
Md, discolored and bruised. was ad-
mitted as testimony at a hearing be-
fore Justice J. Grahame Johnson,
when Louis Barnes. Z R~unswick, Md.
the husband. stood trial for wife
beating.
In rebuttal Barnes removed his
shirt in court and showed a three
inch cash, which, he said, had been
inflicted by his wife with a butcher
knife during a recent quarrel in the
Barnes home.
The married life of the Barneses has
been varied. Barnes has emphasized
his demands by use of his fists; the
wife has defended herself, success
fully, with the use of the butcher
knife. in which practice has made
her an adept. according to testimony
The couple lived at the home of
Mrs. Barnes sister, Miss Ruth Selby.
During one Of the recent quarrels. In
which Barnes struck his wife. Miss
Selby defended her sister with a
heavy stick of wood. Mrs. Barnes
then swore out a warrant for her
husbands arrest.
Justice Johnson. after consultation
with the prosecuting attorney, re-
leased Barnes. with the admonition
TO reform. He has hanging over him
sentence in the Maryland house OF
correction should he break his promise
Evening star., 1923-05-31
SOCIAL SERVICE LEAGUE
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED
Annual Meeting of Montgomery
County Organization Held
in Poolesville Church.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ROCKVILLE, May S1.-At the an
nual meeting of the Montgomery
County Social Service League, in the
Methodist Church at Poolesville, and
attended by a large number Of men,
bers of the organization and others
from various parts of the county,
these officers were chosen: President.
DR.. Jacob w. Bird. Sandy Spring
first vice president. Rev. James Kirk
patrick, Bethesda; second vice presi-
dent. Joseph MCGUIRE. Chevy Chase
secretary, Miss Estelle Moore, Sandy
Spring: treasurer. Mrs. Milton Ban
croft. Sandy Spring.
The principal address of the day
was delivered by George L. Jones of
Baltimore. general secretary of the
Maryland Children's Aid, whose topic
was, Public Opinion" Miss Gladys
Snooks, social director for Prince
Georges county, told about the work
in which she is engaged, and there
were several other short addresses.
Reports from the officers and chair
men of the various committees were
submitted. Morning and afternoon
sessions were held, and at noon all
attending were luncheon guests OF
the Poolesviile Woman's Club. The
meeting was conducted by the retir-
ing president, Rev. Thomas d. Windi-
ate of Kensington.
Evening star., 1923-05-31
30-DAY VACATION URGED
BY POST OFFICE CLERKS
Standard Privilege of Sick Leave
Also Favored by Virginia
Federation.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associa ted Press.
NORFOLK, Va. May 3l.-John l.
Fanshaw Of Norfolk, Va, was elected
president of the Virginia Federation
of Post Office Clerks at the third an
nual meeting here last night. Other
officers elected were: c. L. Patton OF
Roanoke. first vice president; Ar
thur McCrae Of Richmond, second
vice president; w. D. Wyatt of New
port News, third vice president; w
H. Crenshaw. Farmville, fourth vice
president; J. II. Scott. Portsmouth
fifth vice president; John B. Daven-
port, Hampton. sixth vice president
and Alfred Haase, Petersburg, secre-
tary and treasurer.
Roanoke was selected for the 1924
convention and the dates set for May
30-31. Mr.. Haase also was elected
to represent the federation at the ma
tional convention in Ell Paso, Tex.
September 3-S.
Resolutions were adopted. to be
presented to the national federation
for consideration, calling for stand
ard thirty-day vacation, with pay
and a standard privilege of a thirty
day sick leave, with pay. during each
year Endorsement of the Fairfield
retirement bill. calling for retire
ment on pension of employees after
thirty years of service followed al
address by Leo George of Chicago
president of the National Federation
of Postal Employees.
Evening star., 1923-05-31
JUDGE FINDS DOG
Thief AFTER YEARS
Recognizes Man Brought Before
Him in Another Case-Gives
Him Sixty Days.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ROCKVILLE. Md. May 31.-When
William Lyles, a young negro resi-
dent of this vicinity. was before
Judge Peter in the circuit court here
on a charge of stealing a dog from
one of his neighbors, Judge Peter
thought he recognized in him an old
offender and he put a question or
two to the defendant.
Didn't you steal my sons dog?"
asked Judge Peter.
mo. sir" replied Lyles.
Send for my boy" said the Judge
to one OF the court attendants.
In few minutes the judges son
appeared and when asked by his
father IL he knew Lyles promptly
identified him as the man who had
stolen a dog from him some years
ago.
Yes" said Lyles. II stole his dog,
but l didn't know he was your son."
Judge Peter sentenced Lyles to
sixty days in Jail.
Evening star., 1923-05-31
CENTENNIAL PLANS
MADE BY SEMINARY
Episcopal Theological School
in Fairfax County An
nounces Program.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. May 31.-The
Episcopal Theological Seminary of
Virginia, located in Fairfax county,
west OF this city, will celebrate its
centennial at it's annual commence
ment exercises next Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday. June 6. and
s. Many noted divines from different
sections Of the country will attend
the services. among them being sew
eral bishops. The exercises will be
opened at IL o'clock Wednesday morn
ing in the chapel, with addresses by
the following: Bishop William Cabell
Brown of Virginia, Rev. DR.. George
G.. Bartlett. dean of the Philadelphia
Divinity School. Philadelphia, Pa; !;
Rev. D. E. L. Goodwin. Richmond, Va. /:
Rev. DR.. Carl E. Grammer. Philadel-
phia. and Rev. DR.. Bergman Green.
dean of the Episcopal Theological
Seminary of Virginia.
That night at s o'clock Rev. Arthur
S. Lloyd. bishop coadjutor of New
York, and former resident of Alex
the Students Missionary Society.
Commencement Exercises.
Thursday, June Z. annual COM
ginning at 1920 o'clock, and an ad-
dress to the graduates will be deliv-
cred by Rev. NJ. w. Dewart of Balti-
more.
Members OF the graduating class
are: Richard II. Baker. Norfolk. Va.
John II. a. Bomberger. Norristown.
Pa; Robert a. Brayshaw. West Vir-
ginia: Clayde Brown. Washington, ID.
c.: Horace NJ Brown. Union. W. Va,
Joseph Manly Cobb, Washington, D.
c.: Herbert \. Donovan. Philadelphia
Arthur S. Gibson. Philadelphia, Pa.
Reginald Hall. Alexandria, Va; Ar
thur j. Mackie. Renova, Pa: Roland
J. Moncure, Shreveport, La: Albert
w. Roberts, Pittsburgh; Stamo S. Spa =
they, Richmond. Va; Albert C. Te-
beau, Fayetteville. n. c.; Robert Tom
linson. Hinton, W. Va; A. Campbell
Tucker, Ashland, Va.
Alumni Dinner.
Immediately following the exer-
cises the alumni dinner will be serv-
ed, at 2 o'clock. and the address to
the alumni will be delivered by
Bishop Beverley D. Tucker, Norfolk
Va.
With ordination ceremonies at II
o'clock Friday morning, June s. in the
chapel of the seminary, the exercises
will be brought to close. The ordi-
nation sermon will be delivered by
Rev. Karl NJ. Block of Roanoke, Va.
Evening star., 1923-05-31
L.C. c. QUESTIONS
! MERGER Of ROADS
Van SWeringen interests
Plan to Join Several to Be.
Argued June 9.

Plans of the New York, Chicago and
St Louis railroad holders to con-
eolidate that property with the To-
1edo, ST. Louis and Western, Lake
Erie and Western and other railroad
companies were questioned today by
Interstate Commerce Commission ex-
aminers assigned to make prelimi-
nary investigation, who suggested the
proposal might be out of harmony
with the provisions of the transpor-
tation act and with the general pro-
gram of railroad consolidation.
The commission, however, declared
the report not Ito be interpreted as
rejecting tentative conclusions and
set the questions for hearing and
argument before the full commission
on June 9.
The question Of the New York, Chi
Cago and st. Louis consolidation has
arisen since the Van Sweringen group
at Cleveland, after acquiring control
of several railroad corporations, pro-
posed to put their ownership entirely
into the hands of single corporation
While all of the state commi ssions
concerned approved the consolidation
and while the summary presented to-
day to the Commerce Commission de-
clared that no violation of antitrust
laws appeared in the project, the
Nickel Plate owners were required
under the transportation act to pro.
cure federal authority for increasing
that company's capital stock to a to-
tai par value of s105,000,000.
At the same time it has appeared
that the consolidation proposed NIGH
complicate the general plan of rail.
road consolidation which the com
mission has in preparation. AS a re-
suit the commissions examiners after
preliminary consideration of tn,
Nickel Plate consolidation suggested
today that no consolidation of rail
roads could be considered legal IL
view of the transportation act unles!
and until the commission has worked
out a plan that would result in gen.
Aral consolidation.