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Ha progrMs are touched upon In the re
port as follows:
"It will bo recalled that your system
now represents an investment of over
$12,000,000,000. having a track mllenue
of almoit 27,000 mile! that is operat
ing revenues exceed $(WO,000,000 per
annum, and that the ton mileage ex
ceed; -W 000,000,000, showing a growth
of 55 ner cent, comnared with ten rears
" " -""" " nSi "ntl passenger miles of about
Rleo In Rovonuos to Insure Fair , I''3' ? VJ1 1etf about 05
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EVENPffl' PTJBKIO EEDgER-BJpEApig&EHL&:, yrjffDX, MAOfe-A 1920"; ' '.--
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Return on Inostmont Asked
in Seventy-third Report
riod. It is unnecessary to point out
that the successful management of a
system of this magnitude requires n
larce nuci experienced orcanization and
skilled supervision in rendering such au
. .-.-,,-. - --.-. ..-. i exten,I,e Public service, and In directing
$1,202,800 DROP IN INCOME ll activities of approximately 2S6,lfi0
' ' employes, so as to earn a fair return for
'the owners of the property,
v..u ,- . .....,,.1,1. . : I ' With these objects in view the ays-
J c ,Tn? n rfT,.hlin III I e wa divided Into four regions, each
rnnf fni.?,, 1 tnf ft E, he r,on instituting tho equivalent of
S M rtl.MtJ I !"' W railroads, each In charge
eventy-thlrd annual report of the f .. .iP nrilipnt ulth miitnhie
STO'TW' Wh'ch aS m!'dc!tnft .f offK Te large ".-'.?
today to its stockholders. twiug nnd rcpalr 8hops o the coman-
The report reviews the various crimes at Altoona were alo separated from
through which tho system passed in- tho regular railroad operations and
ident to federal control nnd shows that placed under the supervision of nn of
the net lucome for 1910 was S42.R0S.- firer to devote his whole time nnd attcn-
'O08.BC, or n decrease of $1,202,800 72. tlon to the manufacture of equipment
n compared with the previous ear nnd to motive power and shop problems
This is equivalent to 8.5S per cent on of tho system,
the $400,178,400 capital stock. Keport Sounds Warning
An increase in number of stockhold I Commenting on tho act providing for
rs is also shown. On December Ql, i termination of federal control of rail
3010, the report says, there were 117.- 'roads, the report sounds a warning re
725 stockholders, or an increase of gurding this act, nnd in this connection
,10.15 per cent compared with 101S, ,says:
with an average holding of 8-1. S2 shares. "Notwithstanding some defects, this
Regarding the proposed rate increase legislation should improve the serious
It is contended that such a course is conditions surrounding the railroads and
inecessary to enable the oompnnv to , protect the interests of their owners and
fully discharge Its duties to the public I the public. Your management is natu-
,nnJ irlr- nffiflmt trnnisnortntion serr- rally gratified that n serious uttemnt
ice In the territory through which it has been made by Congress to cuact
passes. This step is nlso nerossnry, legismuon io nimBuruoij mpci ine ira
it is held, to ennble the company to so- mediate demands of the situation, which
rure upon fair terms an adequate sup-I it is hoped will assure the coprchenslvc
ply of the additional capital ssentinl to ,deelopment of the country's transpor
the" growth of the property. I tatlon facilities. It should. honcter,
. . . b carefully noted that after August 31.
bure of Ilcajtonaoie italo i joo. the government docs not guarantee
Confidence that the Interstate Lorn- a fixed return to any railroad com
merer Commission would approve a rca- nnn. nnd eery carrier must there
xonuble increase in rates is shown in after depend upon the net earnings of
the following excerpt from tiio report: its property, '
"It is for the Interstate Commerce The report announces retirement of
Commission, nnd for that oouy nione. to the following officers under pension
determine the sufficiency of these in- regulations utter long and faithful
screeses ; tho responsibility is imposed service :
upon the commission. J D. T. McCabe. iee president, io
"Your directors nro confident that the ' rharge of trnthc of the lines wist of
commission, recogniring the dependence Pittsburgh : V. H Taylor, vice predi
ct genernl prosperitv upon railroad deut, In charge of finance nnd nccount
niwmeritv. -n, ill wisely exercise its dis- lug. lines west of IMttfrbursh : V. II.
rction not only as to rates, but also Mjcrs, mcc president in charge of real
as to all the other important matter" estate, purchases nnd insurance, who
intrusted to it by the legislation of was nlso a director of jur tompauy:
Congress. In the performance of their Itobert II. Groff, assistant secretarj of
duties they will have the lull svmpntn tne compnny nnu oi many oi iue sud-
and co-operation of the management of sidinry companies.
i, Tor,noT-ivnnla srstom Several other important officers re-
"In the resumption of the operation signed from the service to enter other
and management ot its rauronu lines nuMurpa. umuui; wuum muy aa men
and nroocrtv under the new legislation tioned (.Jcorge Stunrt Patterson, gen
n March 1. your management looks I orul solicitor: H. l. Uooz, corporate
forward to efficiently serve the public, engineer : J. Taney IVillcox. ussistant
and advance the interests of tho na- secretary ; D. I. Crawford, genernl
tion at large. As a result of war eon- manager, lines west of Pittsburgh . h.
ditions and the crisis through which B. Kobertaon. general superintendent,
tho nation has passed, jour propertj is central jijsteni, lines west of Pittsburgh,
heing returned to its own management, , and iliiam ilcming, assistant to
with it roadbed and equipment below senior vice president, lines west of
its usual staudard. nnd the earning 1 ittsburgh.
capacity of tho 8)stcm materially re-j .
"Nevertheless your directors conti
Housekeeper of James Flnley Suc
cumbs to Fire Injuries
As a result of burns sustained while
cleanine a hot coal stove with roal oil,
Mrs. Bella Tnggert, housekeeper for
James 1'inle), loiiuulttcenuin in the
Forty-seventh ward, died in St. Jo
seph's Hospital Inst night.
The accident occurred in .Mr. l lnlej s
ANCESTOR HUNTING
INTERESTING TOPIC
Lectures at Genealogical Soci
ety Meeting Tells of Ways
to Trace Family Origin
ILLUSTRATED BY VIEWS
dently rely upon the officers and em
ployes by (heir united efforts and uc
llve supervision to restore tho Penn--Tlrnnlii
svstem and its standards of
roadbed, equipment, stations nnd public j
ervice at inc earnest pussiun- uuic, o
that owners may be assured of n con
tinued fair return upon their investment.
"Tho return of the lines and prop
At the annual mcetlug last evening of
the Genealogical Society of Pennsylva
nia at the Historical Society of Penn
sylvania, J, Gardner Ilartlett, of Bos
ton and London, delhcred nn address on
"Ancestor Hunting in England. "
Tho address wns illustrated with
about sixty stcrcoptlcon views of various
depositories of records 'in England and
of fac-similes of o'd documents from the
twelfth to the sixteenth century, whlcn
are made use of by the antiquarian and
genealogist.
The lecture dealt especially -. ith the
sources of information and methodsof
triloini? iho V.ntrMmh nncMtrr nt tho 2il.
000 colonists who founded New England I
before 1043, nftcr which there was lit-1
tie immigration into New England until
after tho American Revolution.
In 177J1 this old New England stock'
comprised nearly "0 per cent of the
total population of all the colonies nnd
to the prevent time has been the pre
dominant influence In the northern and
western parts of the Knifed States.
The lecturer first briefly sketched the
racial origins of the English people,
stating that nt the time of the, settle
ment rf New England (1020 1043) of
the great mass of the then Tp.OOO.OOO
populrtlon of England (the MMmnnry.
craftmen, etc.) nearly two-thltds wns
Anglo-Saxon, the remainder being most
ly Normnn. Danish and Briton.
Fewer than 10 per cent of the foun
ders of New England were of tho lnnded
pr the mercantile gentry in England.
It was next pointed out that In attempt
mg to trace the ancestry in England of
a founder of Now England It is n prime
necessity first to thoroughly investigate
the history of the colonist in New Eng
land as revealed bv the records there,
which research will often enable an
expert on colonial immigration to de
termine from which one of the forty
counties of England nn emigrant came,
thus localizing the work to be done
in the latter country.
The lecturer explained some of tho
difficulties of research in England, due
to increasing paucity of records the
farther back the work is carried, the red
tape used, the meager facilities afforded
to consult records nnd the bad condition
of many records duo to age, exposure
nnd dampness.
The speaker also showed specimens of
several obsolete forms of writing with
which ths searcher must be familiar,
and in which all records before 1000 and
many records before 1000 are written
in n debased and contracted Latin, un
intelligible to a good classical scholar.
The probate records were first de
scribed, many wills of testators of all
parts of England being preserved at
Somerset House, London, nnd other de
positories of wills being located in tho
arious cathedral towns.
NEW FUNDS HUNT URGED
Walton Does Not Go Far Enough on
Police Rle, 8ays Gaffney1
City Conti oiler Walton nnd admin
istration leaders in Council have not
searched far enough in nn effort to find
money to give Increases to tho pollco
and firemen, according to Joseph P.
Gaffney, chairman of thflsfinance com
mltteo of the old Council "and a Varo
leader.
Mr. Gaffney made this statementsthis
morning after reading City Controller
Walton's letter to Mnyor Moore, ad
vising him that the funds nvallablo to
riay the police and firemen the suggested
ncreases were not available.
"Mr. Walton's figures nro right as
far ub they go," sold Gaffney. "but he
does not go far enough. He hasn't
taken into consideration any ner sources
of revenue '
AID U. S. HIGH PRICE FlfiHT
How anl Kigg. assistant to Attorney
General Palmer, has invited Joseph II.
Hngedorn chairman of Philadelphia's
fair-price commission, to Washington
todav for the purpose of studying this
city's plan of battling with the high
rost of living. Mr. Plgg, who is tho
national head directing the anti-high-price
drive, Is said to have been in
pressed bv the workings of the Phila
delphia plan. It is said Philadelphia's
methods may be incorporated in n pro
gram which Mr. Flgg is drawing up
for n campaign throughout the country.
Tho Cop on tho Corner
mriIAT'8 th' mcanln' o' all thim
VV 1 .- ...lu T ramla 'hnllt
leap ji'bi I'HiiKi, ........
In th noospnpers?" asks Maggie.
'"Tis th' latest fad luoipw-oms
beiu' boosted bo ole maids 'n bach lor
glrlt," sovs I. "Klbruary bavin' had
20 days makes Ivery other day in th
Tear !n th night as well, an open sea
,M t . .. t tint "Tntfla tnvtnted In
th' stone age be a soopcr-anuatld du-
I l-t1. t HAArl t fl
uantay wno was Diuuy iu u
Stendv mini ttckit."
"4 4i- . k Yf..li "nttcn-
"i unuerstnn', says jiuks":, ""v
mln has th' prlvlege in leap year t ask
min t' marry 'cm."
"Rich a privlegc has been ixereised
be thim since th' time o' Mothr Eve,
says I, "but in leap year in icmuic u
th species git more dlsperat n cum
right out in th' open. Out among th
Aformons th' Ole Maids' Union has
rushed th' wheexc so nnru in m
tracktld elders already supplied w t two
or more wives, has took refuge in tli
cyclone cellars."
"Th' custlm must be nil right." snys
Maggie, "or th' paprs wouldn't print so
much bout it."
"It has its uses," says T. ''np
year cums in handy fr sntlmlntll flap
pers, burlesque comedians, idltorial
parografera 'n giddy ole girls."
"Iilk'wlsc it proves us wimmin, or
th' weaker sex. so f speak, is IntlMed t
our rights," says Maggie wit her usual
"If y'e'd seen Mike McGovcm this
morala'," says I. theroM been doubt
in yr mind that his missus b'16ngd t'
thli weaker sex."
, ."What was wrong wit him?" asks
Maggie. ,
"Mike klck'd bout his breakfus beta'
late," says I, " 'n Missus McGovern
in a viry unglntieminiy way uses ner
rlffht n hnnrs n nunrli n' a black ere
on him."
Confirm 95,600,000 Coal Land 8a1e
Pittsburgh, March 2. An order was
filed In tho United States District Court
hero today confirming the salo of tho
Joslah V. Thompson coal properties to
the Pic'dmont Coal Co. for au amount
said to be between $5,000,000 nnd $3,
000,000. The order confirming tbo salo
and disposing of the property was
signed by Judgo W. lit S. Thompson.
GIRARD ESTATE SELLS
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69 Dwellings Go to Private Pur
ohaaaV and Oohool Board
Sixty. four dwelling In tiie vicinity
of Fifth, Sixth, Marshall and Itrown
streets and Falrmount avenue have been
sold by the Girnrd estate to John J
Crec.. The estate also has sold five
dwellings adjoining the Wjomlng
Hehool to the Hoard of Education. The
price Is, reported nt $.100,000, about
Guticura Soap
Completions
Are Healthy
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MV.Vf pt.. MUWiiH
MOtetfutit.T.-j
Mfl OtHtut 1 (wtMftM,
$30,000 more than the assessed valu
me snio was negotiated uy Albert
Greenfield and J. It, Massey & Bon.
This is said to be tho first :sai?
Gtrard estate renlty,- a clause .in till
pnen uirnrd'H win prohibiting sales, cd
cepi unucr special circumstances,
MARCH
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rv of vour company to th owners ihnmp 17,37 North Lambert street. tVs
on Mnrch 1, and the congressional leg- (Taggert. who was fifty-four jcars old,
islatlon. already referred to, rendered was leaning over tho stove, when her
it necessary for your directors to rt clothing became ignited b the conl oil
tonstitutc the organization. which she was using. She was In a
Tne financial alue of the sytem and ( critical condition before help arrived.
SEASON-END
RUMMAGE
WOMEN'S
Boots, Pumps and Oxfords
in the popular styles nnd leathers odd lota, discontinued lines,
broken slics. With Louis, military and low heels. Not every size
in each style, but practically every site in the lot.
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Values to 12.00
While they last
MEN'S Shoc3 and Oxfords, practically all
sires. Values to 12.00
BOYS' Shoes, plenty of styles and sizes, in
black and brown leathers. Values to 7.00
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919-921 Market Street
4028-30 Lancaster Ave. 2746-48 Germantown Ave.
5604-06 Germantown Aac. 60th &. Chestnut Sis.
Branch Stores Open Every Evening
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Truck in Amorice
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Clinching the confidence of,
our customers means just as
much to us a.s clinching' more
business.
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Specialized types in Tailored Suits, Frocks and
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it has a high value as an aid to health.
It is shipped to us direct from Paradise Spring, in
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Paradise Spring Water is the needed touch for the
perfect dinner it is a delightful drink for particular
people. Being wholesome and delicious, it is as desir
able on your table as pure food.
Full-measure bottles not the usual short measure
12 quarts, 24 pints, 36 half-pints to the case. Tele
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55.00 to 165.00
FEATURED ARE ETON. GODET FLARE. PEPLUM,
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TAILORED TYPES'
It is the diersity of the nihouettes allied with the never varying high
character of the tailoring which permits the Miss to choo:c a suit with
individuality and exactly suited to her taste and type. Favored
materials are Tricotine, Poirct Twill and Serge. Sizes 14 to 18.
The Vogue of ETON FROCKS
Tricotine or Poirct Twill
75.00 89.50 95.00
Trig Tailleur Frocks of a jaunty character. Braiding, embroidery,
wide swirling sashes, dainty vestecs and short sleeves are distinctive
details. Navy blue is the fashionable color. A definite giace of line
contributed by pleated, tunic and straightline skirts. Sizes 14 to 18.
Taffeta Silk and Satin Make Charwiii"
MISSES' DAY FROCKS
49.50 135.00
Silken fabrics that reach the height of modishncss and that reveal
numerous piquant treatments elongated basques, quaint fichus, rows
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Now In
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HATS TRIMMED FREE OF CHARGE
One Yellow Trading slant y ,ltn livery ioc rurennse All Day
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Music
Rolls, 40c
A 1 w a y s up
lo c'.nte with
all popular selection''.
A Second Shipment Gives You the Opportunity to Buy the
Regal Player-Piano
At a Price $200. Less Than Ita v
Real Worth in the Market To-day
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Value
Sold on the Club Plan
This allotment comes to fill an order
placed when the great holiday demand
for this incomparable musical instru
ment proved it wise for us to place
further big orders.
We could not obtain the Regal
player-pianos at the time, but our
order was booked at the price then
prevailing.
Now come the instruments themselves, and we
congratulate ourselves on our good fortune in obtain
ing them at a figure so much below their present value.
Take Advantage Now of This Opportunity!
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The Regal, a Player-Piano in the
$750. Class; Special, $550.
If you contemplate buying a player-piano now or
in the near future, do it NOW.
The club plan of convenient payments will make
it easy for you to obtain possession and clear the
purchase price in small sums, weekly or monthly.
FREE
With the Regal Player-Piano
Twelve rolls of music
of your own selection.
Tuning for one year
from date of purchase.
A piano chair.
Talking Machined
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Choose from five com
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makes.
We will deliver any one
of these outfits to your
home on first payment of
only $5.
The balance of the
purchase price may be
paid in convenient small
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as arranged by you.
The offer includes the two following world
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ictro?.a
Cheney
Choose from the five com
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here:
Outfit No. 1 $r Down
Victrola VI, mahogany finish.
$35; with cabinet to S.50
match, $11.50; total . . . J U
Outfit No. 2 S5 Down
Victrola IV. in oak. $25: Lund-
strom cab'net to match, $i7.50
DOWN
$22.50; total
Outfit No. 3-
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Victrola IX, any fin sh. $70:
with cabinot to match, 1 $ ft 7-50
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Victrola VI, mahogany or
oak, ?35; Lundstrom convert
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Complete with0
Cabinet. $97.50 J Down
Outfit No. 5$5 Down
Cheney new No. 1 model,
$115., just placed on sale in
any finish, records to the
amount of Ten $ ir
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Victor
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Now on Sale!
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John McCormuck Sings
"That Tumble-down Shuck in
Athlone," n u-enrd of unusual
KWLetios and puiity.
No. 64837 lO-lnch-Sl
The All-Star Trio Plajs
"You'd 13c Surprised" and "Keep
Movin'" rorkinp new renditions
of two dance hits.
No. 18013 10-inch 83c
Shannon Four Harmonizes
in "Now I Know," and tho Peer
less Quartet scorei heavilv in
"I'll Always be Waiting for You."
No. 18G12 lO-'nch 85c
Two Big Dance Hecord-
"Apnlo Illossoms" and "Caro
1 nn Sunshine" are played by
Smith's Orchestra.
No. 1 8046 1 0-iitch 83c
"Mj story" and "Oh!" medley
fox trots, b Paul Bicao and his
notlty orchestra.
No. 18047 lO-inch 83c
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