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EQUALS MINUS 120
That Is All, Save Sixty Some
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QUERY WHAT'S ANSWER?
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Lease Probe Remedy
for Traction Tangle
rontlnufd from Taee One
IniKsion uas organized, more tlian thirty
I cars ono, It established the principle
, tlint public rights nrc paramount, uurl
I that thej must first be consorted Cor
Iporntiont derived their right" from the
people, therefore the rights of the peo
pie. the source of their power, ore para
mount. The Inter'tnte Commerce Com
mivxiim therehv rutnlned it right to
fix rntcs, the Supreme Court npprovins.
The commission's nctlon Rae the f tie
In ouch event tho public will tio
largely nt tho mercy ot tho corporation,
though in return it can demand tho
best trannportatlon service possible.
One answer to tho nbovo that would
possibly come from the subsidiary com
panies Is, that theso lines could not now
bo reproduced for tho sntno cost. But
would not the millions of dollars that
have been spent on theso subsidiary
lines, and upon which no interest has
been paid, become n legitimate claim
against them were the lines returned to
the original stockholders?
Opposing Opening of Case
Corporation lawyers are opposed to
nny opening ot this sore. Jt involves
If "Rattlcanake ,7neU. " who admits
lip is sheriff of South Herhlehcm. had
only told the habitues of u downtown
Mloon lart night about his silver star,
nippers. blaehjacl and the like
But he allowed he would enlcr the
Mloon Incognito, "just like them visit I
in' dulOH. jet." to mjo.v the atmos I
Jhtre of the place since that's about I
all one can enjov nn more in a i"..oon
go, this moruliig. ho awo'ie in a ell
ot the Twelfth and Tine streets station
house. Gone wns his brillinnth pol
ished Rllver star. No hnln nippcis I
dangled from his belt, and as his hand
reached around towards- his hip iwU
rt It met no reassuring lump whore
the sheriff's trusty blackjack once had
bun. I
Wings f"r the "S.iwbueh ,
m,.,ij,l( uimv. ... when hereiuhed cumbent posiiioii and dug the accumu-
ui l-J. rnl ,, n bill to which he lated eaith fioin his ear that was near
in his, pocket for" R 0 , " ". p , t the .,,. The "Miiiethlng" he
nny citar unc hv ......... , T
MAJOR GKN. LANSING II. RUACll
The new chief of the en ncers of
the I nlted State armj. Until re
icntb ho was In cltargo ot the rher
j ml Iturbor worlt In the lclnltj of
Cincinnati
Thtre was nothing In his pocket but
rorao looso change. ....
'Gosh-a-mighty. somebodj s been up
to sorao fum ta-doodles." said the
alurfff. "They don't know who 1 be.
fcatcr this morning, after he had had
time to tuck his trouter legs inside hjs
felt boots nnd briuh his long, white hair
carefully oer a bald spot he told
Magistrate O'Rrien who he reallj is
"I come down to this here builuick
yesterday," he tid. "to -cc whut there
was to fceo. Some ouns tenor "aii
'contlutie to paj the enormous sums
Hpecltled in the mibsldhry leases made
IM'nrs ngo, which constitute an enuicss
drnin upon Its earning poweis. has net er
been tested.
There lins never been anv proper
nmortlratlon ot these old properties.
The present company Ik still pajlng in
terest in the way of rentals on the
stock and bonds of the old cable lines
of thirty years ago. There has never
been nny money to ledeein these securi
i ties No .sinning tund was ever csisu-
1 II shed
I Frenzied Flnanco Spasms
I For u nuurtor of a centurx and more
there have been recurrent spasms of
frenxied finance by which promoters
reaped millions: they soted the wind
nnd the public stands to ultimately reap
the whirlwind lu increased fares, unless
some adequate solution is reached.
The crux of the Mltuntlon Is to solve
the question of the right of the trac
tion cempanv. or the oitj itelf if it
took over all tho lines, perpetunllj to
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prohibition net and the equal suffrage w(,ule;y nRanst ,e inteicwls of the
amendment nnhllc
The Public Scrvlro Commission has
the right to go Into these questions. It
should once for nil be culled upon to
decide whether the pajments are ex
ecstdve nnd outrageous and against
public interest, becnusc they will villi
t ii ,ini. -........., i,i.i, whom. the whole nucstion of tlic so-called In-
occasion demanded, proceided to do the violablo right of contract. "A contract
same Decisions since then have re- is u contract, and must be respected
Iscd former procedure along these lines l nnd fulfilled." Hut If it Is unjust, ant
In so far us to sav that coutracts iuntvd mid In tho highest degree inlral
inimical to the rights of the people are lent to public rights, can it be broken?
subject to revision. J. P" lUMtlon opens tho nues-
The right of the holding corporation, ou of etory oilier contract Involving
the l'hiladelnhla Kan d Transit io , to
light, power, water, transportation anil
other public utility contracts generally.
A decision against these rental con
tracts would Fcrvc as a precedent to ex
amino in the public Interest every old
corporato contract idol. Hence the
nverslon to tackling the Job.
There are millions of dollars lying
idle for the extension of our traction
sjstcm, but the) are specifically desig
nated for certain construction purposes.
hnd been unilinc to hear had evideutlv
sounded, nnd it echoed like the word
"orders " He culled an extra session
in short order to act tipou well, a
number of thinss, 'tis --nid a new-
school code, nn amendment to the state
Meantime, the Deinoctatlc state com
mittee had, in the vernacular of New
Catle county, "beat 'cm to it." They
met. declared for the amendment nnd '
urged the Democratic legislator- to cup
port it. As though In inspiration, let-
u nni me .-. u. uj. .... -.---.. tcrs DOgnn po,lrini- in from 1 'resident nntely force the public to paj higher
Eighth .d South - roots. lhere was WINonV mouthpieces, like Secretaries I troU far,s. if the leases should be
A galoo.. jalf a blooli below tnat. linker and Daniels and others. sustained by the commission and the
"Later, utter I'd paid for the neei jt wns iar, rap at sucn ynu wide ,K,P,t courts then the public has no
rvlHi n hona fide S-0 bill I got Kind 0 Delnwure Demnerotg as .fudge Oiay. rfilrrsx. The trncfinn comnnnv c.in In
The sugar-saving
cereal
GrapeNuts
finds a handy
place in homes
where ihe cost
of living is
considered.
"TherdsaReason "
dizxy."
Has Just 05 Centaos Now
"How much monc llae ot now."
asked Magistrate O'Hncn.
"Sixty-five cents in change aid
the sheriff.
"Will that get you back to outh
Bethlehem?" .. .
"No. but this here badge will, oj
ginger!" sild the sheriff Given his
blackjack, bis nippers and his budge.
he ptarted for the railroad station, a
red bandana Dying from his coattail.
Party Lines Break
in Suffrage Fight
CcatlniMd frm Taje One
former L'nltcd States Senator Will.wd
Saulsbury and state Senntor Thomaa
Gnrinlc. They were nnti-suffrnge
amendment men with a black letter
capital "A."
Saulsbury Seeks Light
At present writing Judge Gmv and
Senator Oormley nrc still goiug stioug.
but there arc whisperings that fnrmir
Senator Saulsbury, in revhul pnrhitue.
is "xoeklng light." Mrs Suulsbury's
name appeurs on tho list of nnti patrou
cses for tonight's rnecting. boweer
T'le hours before the big amendment
rally last night. Judge Grav inme out
in a column interviow in which he do
clnied: "I can see no good that could
come cither to women or to the body
politic of the stnte by conferring the
nfng franch'sc upon women."
It wns an uppercut intended for
crease fares to meet expansion dein hkN.
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Tho solution i to get the next Legisla
ture to lump the bonds already author
ized without their being committed to
specific Items.
Thcro has got to be some such ar
rangement. It should be an operative
agreement. As each trunk line or malu
nrtcry Is built, branches, spurs nnd tan
gents should bo constructed. After tho
tinancial question lu adjusted tho rest is
purely an engineering proposition,
But nothing definite or final can bo
dono until thin question of the perpetual
payment of an outrageous rate of inter
est to the underlying companies is ef
fectually cleaned up.
Then the traction company and the
people will know just where they stand.
DIVIDEND RESUMED
New Jersey Public Servlco An
nounces Improved Finances
Following a meeting of the directors
of tho rubllc Service Corporation of
New Jersey, Thomas S. McCarter,
president, issued the following state
ment yesterday:
"The board of directors felt It to bo
proper to resume tho payment of divi
dends to tho extent of a quarterly dec
laration of 1 per cent upon common
stock of the corporation.
"The electric company and tho gas
Meum and Tuum
Men arc most interested in themselves, their
possessions, their own wants or accomplishments.
In business it is still largely meum, my fac
tory my wares my styles when I was estab
lished my floor space my thousands of em
ployes my, my.
In good advertising it is generally tuum, your
wants your wishes your opportunity your
beautification or pleasure.
Few women are interested in factories, proc
esses or raw materials and machinery.
Most women think from the counter out.
In advertising there should be, for greater
success, more tuum and less meum.
Advtrtiainjf space in the Buttorick publications
is for 3ale through accredited advertising agents.
Butterick
The Delineator
(ft.OO a Year)
Everybody's
Magazine
(J2.50 a Year)
Publisher
The Designer
(fl.50 a Year)
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whn had all but taken afiiaavit that ! i" "inure chin of his eminent Demo-
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th. mulrf fifrht rflftflixfllinn. nrp ftCPItt wwv: viMir.iHiitr, iufciiiT-i xn-.w,,, .
nine to hedge. They are now uncei tain
Soma of them have flopped clour over !
Others are wobbly in the legs and be
ginning to see tilings. That is whut is
making It difficult to forecast results
Some months ago n delegation of
women representing the Delawan
branch of the Women's National part
called upon Governor Townscnd and
urged him to call nu extra mosmou
He demurred. He is a Ropublban un 1
evidently had an car glued to Uic
ground. Later a committee waited upon
nlra again, here in Wilmmston and
-flgaln urged an extra sP.,iou for raiiti
cation. This time be promised to do so
as: soon as he was assured that tbc
Amendment would pass. He is 11 ennnj
mia is Governor Townsnd
Hajs Visits Governor
Then one day Will H. Hays, Repub
lican national chairman, casunllv drop
ped in upon the governor Purely a
nodal visit, according to all parties
concerned. Soon after that social call,
Governor Townsend rose from his re
Adoo. who. however, sidestepped bv not
apnearing ns icheduled.
Prom the n bin e it can be noted how
utterly political lines bate been ignored
in this battle.
Naturally, the (Jovernor's order for
.hi ext.a Fi"-inn of the Legislature was
like tho tret of messengers on the moun
tains bringing glnd tidings to Mrs.
Fltireiiie F,nanl Ililles. state ohairmjn
of tb" National Women s paity. nnd all
thi- lair champion-- of the r (institutional
amendment Mr Hille-. it is said
lins on paper a poll nf the Legislature
that itidloitos a mnioritv for rntitioii.
tlon The most slgnilicnut point in this
connection is that Congrossnnn Caleb
It l.ntton. who conies from Sussex
county wlu't." the greatest opposition
exists to latih ntion presided at last
night h rcllj cf the nniendinnt fones.
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Wc arc manufacturers; that
make our prices possible.
Fancy Assorted Chocolates
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qualities arc the attri
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The dignified beauty
and exceptional endurance
ot" Shelton Loontj Automobile
Upholstery Fabrics will im
part genuine charaeterto your
motor car.
In a variety of patterns
and attractive colorings.
THE SEAL OF DISTI.VCTICs
Sidney BruMr.vrHAt, is" Co. Inc.
39J Fourth Avenue, New York
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The Opening of His cro
MEN'S HAT SHOP
(Thirteenth Street Above Chestnut)
Newest Spring Styles in Men's Fine Hcadwear
Caps Leather Goods
Hats
Notice to Taxpayers
ONE PER CENT DISCOUNT IS ALLOWED
ON CUT AND SCHOOL TAXES FOR 1920
if paid on or before March .Usf. H is adrmable for Tax
payers to procure their bills in advance of date of intended
payment. Billa may be obtained at Room 102, City Hall,
or will be mailed on written request when a self-addressed
stamped envelope is enclosed.
WATER RENTS
arc now payable and request for bills ahould be made at
onoe, and payments made as soon as convenient, to avoid
the rush of water rent payers during the closing days of
Hfrtu A ftov 1Vti 3.0 ihit. rp.r neitt. neinnltti mill Ji nA,lnrl tn
all watdr rents, on schedule charge, remaining unpaid.
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
bills now due. A penalty of five per cent will be added
after July 81st.
W. FREELAND KENDRICK
Recetvef of Taxes.
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Tetrazzini
sings at the
Metropolitan
Opera House
to-morrow night
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Hear this famous Victor artist!
This Tetrazzini recital is an event of twofold interest to the
music-loving public.
(1) It presents the opportunity of hearing the wonderful
voice of this famous soprano.
(2) It enables you to compare her actual voice with her
beautiful interpretations on 'Victor Records.
Hear Tetrazzini at this recital. Then go to any Victor
dealer's and hear the Victor Records by Tetrazzini. You will
instantly appreciate how truly the Victrola brings to you her
personality and her. art.
You will understand why Tetrazzini chose to make records
for the Victor Company. You will realize that it is this fidelity
of reproduction which causes the world's greatest artists to make
Victor Records.
Victrolas in great variety of styles from $25 to $1500. New
Victor Records demonstrated at all dealers on the 1st of each
month.
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and making satisfactory earnings. I'110
railway company lias been allowed a
rate sufficient to keep it going; that is.
enable it to pay operating expenses and
tlxed charges. The rate docs cot pro-
Vido jiufilcient rcYenuo to sleMirT 1
atanttal return upon the' ?nH.!2 1
tho corporation in tho railwsY 5'
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SHIPBUILDING PLANT
Sollers Point
on Patapsco River below Batimore, Md.
FOR SALE
The United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleot Cor
poratton is about to closo negotiations for tho salo of the 8Mp"
building plant nnd real cstato nt Sollers Point, Md.
This four-way shipyard, designed and equipped for the
construction of thirty-flvo hundred (8500) ton wooden vessels is
located on tho cast side of Patapsco Bay on Sollers Point, just
cast of tho Baltimore & Sparrows Point Railroad; hns n water
frontago of about twenty-olgnt hundred (2800) feet, railroad
frontages of about twenty-flvo hundred (2500) feet with branch
tracks laid into the yard.
The property includes an area of fifty-ono (51) acres, about
nine (9) miles from tho city of Baltimore, with good trolley
servico and housing facilities.
Furthor offers will bo received by the United Statos Shipping
Board Emergency Fleet Corporation at Washington, D. C, and
all proposals must be accompanied by a cortificd check on a
National Bank, payable to the United States Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation for ten percent (109o) of tho
amount of the proposal.
Additional information may bo procured by addressing
Manager, Supply and Sales Division
United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation
6TH AND B STS., S. W.,
Washington, D. C.
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INCORPORATED
U26-U28 Chestnut Strut
For Saturday Only
$2.25 Night Gowns j 4 r
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The Gowns arc of nainsook with round, V or
square necks; kimono or set-in sleeves; ribbon
trimmed.
Cambric-top Petticoats with deep lace or em
broidery flounces; good underlay.
Nainsook Envelope Chemise with camisole
tops and ribbon shoulder straps; also the conser
vative chemise tops; fine laces and embroideries used,
touches of ribbon.
These Undergarments are fresh, clean and
perfect reductions from our regular stock for one
day only.
$2.15
For Saturday Only
Little Boys' Suits
worth $3.75 and
$4.00 at
A special purchase of Boys' Washable Suits;
trousers of colored chambray and gingham, white
dimity blouses. Very attractive, practical Suits and
unequalled values at this price. Sizes 2 to 6 years.
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"iisD) Bi? jump
IBBp $10.50 fflKI
for Hats which would sell
regularly at $15.00 to $25.00
Joseph O. Daillntrton & Co. announce for Saturday a
collodion of the season's Htnartest Small Hats at the vtry
low price of 110.50. Included aro AU-reatner TurDans, '
straw ana omer materials in a range oi uc;4..,..
moueio anil -wiae variety or trimming,
or
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Tlioy como to us from one of New York's moit
exclusive importers ana jtiukujb uu.u...
sarnpleB. if bought In tho regular way ys
anouia nave to su mem at io.uw to vv.
ana in some models even more. "
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as insse at jio.bu win ssu quibhix
and w have only about 100
ot them,
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Half Price for a Special Lot
of Very Fine Dresses
Fresh new Spring styles a manufacturers
close-out lots and mostly one or two of a kind. Trj
cotine, Tricolettc and Serge in navy blue, embroid
ered and braided Dresses of high excellence in
every way. Sizes 1 6 and 1 8 yeara- mwcs, and 3o
bust measure women's.
Prices, $24.00 .o $65.00
Values $48.00 to $130.00
Wc urge your inspection of these Frocks anp
can assure you they represent exceptional economy
opportunities.
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