The Horry herald. (Conway, S.C.) 1886-1923, December 07, 1916, Page TWO, Image 2
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NEW POLICY NEEDED
IN GOVERNMENT
RAILWAY CONTROL
Helpfulness and Enccuragemsnt
Urged by Alfred P. Thorn.
CREDIT MOST BE IMPROVED
Increase of Transportation Facilities
Necessary to Secure Relief From
High Cost of Living May Thus Be
Provided For by the Railroads.
"Washington, Nov. 2N.?A now policy
of government railroad regulation,
based on constructive principles of
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iu iju liiiir^.i ?; ii*i rurwui ii^rinrm Villi
of upon principles of repression and
punishment. \v:is urged hv Alfred I'.
Thoin, counsel for the Hallway lCxeoutives'
Advisory Committee, the tirst
witness on behalf of the railroads before
the Xowlands Joint Committee <>n
Interstate Commerce. will h has instituted
a general inquiry into the problems
of railroad regulation.
"It is proposed by the joint resolution
of Congress." said Mr. Thorn, "to
go into a comprehensive study of the
whole subject, of transportation, to
make a new assessment, a I ter L"J years
of experiment, of its history, its present
conditions and its future needs,
'idle railroads accept the view that regulation
is a permanent and enduring
part of government in America and
that the tirst duty of the carriers is to
the public. That duty is to afford
reasonable facilities on macono in.?
tonus ;nnl at reasonable rates, and this
must bo done before any private interests
can be considered."
Certainty, Safety and Sufficiency.
Mr. Thoin contended that the real interest
of the public is in being assured
of certainty, safety and sutheiency of
transportation facilities, rather than in
rates. The first, consideration of the
public is to obtain transportation facilities.
What the cost is. is in reality a
second consideration, he said.
Mr. Thoni proposed an increase of
transportation facilities as a method
of securing relief from the high cost
of living. "There have been less than
1.000 miles of new railroad constructed
in the United States during the past
year." he said, "less than in any year
since 1848,'except the period of the
Civil War. and yet the cost of living Is
dally advancing owing to a shortage of
supplies which might be remedied by
securing access to new areas of production.
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; Credit Must Be Improved.
"Tills leads to the consideration as to
whether railroad credit is as good as
the public Interest requires. It is impossible
for railroads to earn enough
to supply the necessary new facilities
i rum current revenue. They must he
provided from credit. Investors cannot
be coerced, but must bo attracted."
Among the conditions affecting railroad
credit which deter investors he
mentioned the following:
"First, Railroad revenues are not
controlled by investors, hut are fixed
and limited by governmental authority
and not by one but. by several governmental
authorities, which do not recognize
responsibility for assured results
to Investors and are uncoordinated.
"Second, Railroads cannot control
and the government cannot and does
not limit the expense account.
"Third, The present system of regulation
is based on a policy of regulation
and correction and not on a i>olicy of
helpfulness and encouragement.
"Fourth, The outstanding obligations
of tlie railroads have already exceeded
the financial rule of safety and involve
a disproportionate amount of obligations
bearing fixed charges.
"Filth, The investor must accept a
subordinate obligation or security with
no assurance of a surplus of earnings I
to support it.
"Sixth, Other competitive lines of lnTestmont
present superior attractions.
"Seventh, The railroad business is
largely controlled by |>olitlcal instead
of business considerations.
Look Forward, Not Back.
"We may debate about what has
caused the present conditions," said
Mr. Thorn, "hut we cannot debate about
" uiu mo people need. The President
has taken the view that we must look
forward in this matter and 'make a
fresh assessment of circumstances' In
order to deal helpfully and intelligently
with the problem. Abuses are
no more prevalent in the railroad business
today than in any other business
humanely conducted. The great question
now is whether the existing system
of regulation gives the public reliable
assurance of sufilcient present
and future railroad facilities.
(Continued on Tug - t ree.)
SLOAN'S LINIMENT FA '>' ?* 1 P
Sloan's Liniment is first thought of
mothers for bumps, briuses an<
sprains that are ? y ' 'v
jug to children. It quickly penetrates
and soothes without .1,
cleaner and more efferti 'o t v..
mussy plasters or ointments. Foi
rheumatic aches, neuralgia pain an'
that grippy soreness aft:: cold,Sloan's
Liniment gives prompt r:;
lief. Hv/c a bottle handy for bruin
cs. strains, npravir. a 1 aM extern
:7 ' ' ' whoso wor!
calls Vr.*" 00 n pun :u;<
aches 'V: - v. a. * or
cd hy T" ' t. i.
Druggie, -oc.- -adv.
STATE ITEJUSl
OF INTEREST TO ALL SOUTH |
CAROLINA PEOPLE
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A two and one half cent piece is
demanded by the country, according
lo the director of the mint.
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On Tuesday of last week about
L2:b0 o'clock the boiler of the
Jrangeburg steam laundry exploded
.'art of the boiier was buried 11 to
itujsel street, udout 200 feet away
ir.d evei ything near the boiier wa>j
jadly bruised up.
The National Association of
Mint an I Jobbers has chosen C. H.
>o!te, of Charleston one of i'.'s divctors.
Mr Noke. who is manager
f the Atlantic Paint Co., has been a
'ember of the executive board of
ho ; ssocialion. He has ivcieveii
u:nv mesages of congratulations.
Ju.vti;"able homi.ide was the v;r-j
icl rendered by the coroner's jury i
\ its ir.ve. ligation into the ;s'ayinj>* j
A.or.-,:.) Capers, alia.? JonninK*!
i i <, who was shot and killed by!
. "h" Messscrvey, a chnim?nn<rj
uard on Board street in Charlescor.
ast week.
COLDS & LaGSIPPE
R or 6 doses 6C^(I wU! break
\ny case of Chills 8c Fever, Cold9
3c LaGrippe: it acts on the liver
better than Calomel and does not
tripe or sicken. Price 2oc.
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WHAT IS IT?
OUR LUNGS 1
Overwork, lack of fresh air
disturbs their functions. Stu
the sensitive lung tissues.
should be taken promptly for
Ad&fy or w^en strength is lo'
A.^% nutritive value creates
ness. The rich cod
(i Tjf of the blood to reliev
Vjl /I soothing and healing
Refuse Alcoholic Substitute
! NO HIAH
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Will mean a saving of money
if you trade at Toddville. It is
River six miles from Conway, o
Steamers making this point ii
| Clyde Line at Georgetown.
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WATER R/
\ A/ A f A M f A A ' TiUi M AN I /A?S AAA I All.
VVcllUI II Uiyill I dlUo dl u IUW,
own property stands for noh
us and we will give you the ber
A hint to the wise is sufficic
DUSENBUI
Toddville, #
THE HOBBY H
WHAT OTHER PAE
Are They So.
The banks are coming in so quickly
with their reports this time that
we feel sure that they must be all
mighty good.?Florence Times.
The Cat Comes Back.
Vv'e see that our old friend, the
railroad strike, is about to come
Puck. Wc had hoped he was gone
for good.?Times & Democrat.
Is It?
Make sure that there is a crowd at
your funeral; a crowd that sorrows.
It is easy, if you will but live aright.
?Marion Star.
All Right, Anyway.
Well, we do not worry if the Democrats
do not control the next house
of i cprescntaiives. On every Measure
that President Wilson recommended.
th.ero were from 40 to TO
progressively inclined Republican :
support ing it and they will do so
again, and we have the senate by at
'cast 12 votes. Republicans in the
<cr.atc are stiff-necked, hut in the
house they are afraid to oppose progressive
measures. ? Orangeburg*
News.
Too Long.
The feilow who aits on the street
corners waiting for a fortune to
come and smile on him needs a soft
cushion, for he has a long wait.?
Ci adbourn Herald.
All Like Cotton.
With cotton at 20 cents there is
no wonder that the pricez of every
commodity has advanced. In fact it
seems that King cotton fixes values,
to a certain extent anyway. Ever
think of it.?Mullins Enterprise.
Dyspectic Editorials.
A man told us that this column
read Tuesday like it was written by
a dyspeptic. We didn't dispute him
because every man is entitled to hh
opinion. A dyspeptic outlook, however,
can be caused either by subjective
or objective conditions.?Exchange.
Hardly.
The latest speed record is something
over 100 miles per hour. When
the record holder invites you to ride
with him at that gait we suppose
you will gladly go with him, will
you ??Times & Democrat.
m DELICATE
, mental strain or any sickness
bborn coughs tear and wear
hard coughs, unyielding colds,
wered from any cause. Its high
; resistive force to ward off sickliver
oil improves the quality
e the cold and the glycerine is
[ to the lung tissues.
s Which Exclude the Oil.
RENTS
to you in the prices you pay
> located on the Waccamaw
n the line of the Waccamaw
i close touch with the big
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and our store situated on our
igh rent charges. Trade with
lefit of the difference,
int.
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ERALD, CONWAY, S. 0.
'ERS ARE'SAYING
Still Silent.
Up to tlie present writing Mr.
Hughe? lias not sent his congratulations?Dillon
Herald.
State Lost.
The State of South Carolina?the
aino State that passed a law that
a used the insurance companies to
. Use their business here?suffered a
| net loss of $20,000 in the fire that
destroyed one of the buildings of the
State's college for negroes. The
building had been fully insured, but
some policies had lapsed.?Daily
Record.
Running Smoothly.
The Colonel's motor has been improved.
He is running silently for
president new?The State.
Merchants Duly.
One duty of every merchant is t"
inform himself about all improved
arm machinery, about improve
seeds, about the breeds of livestock
and about improved farming methods
generally. Kspccially should lnne
thoroughly informed as to all
modern implements and their use.
And for all these reasons he should
make it a rule to read at least one
I f it nn T I ?
i ?.? hi jicij/v i i" \ i i \ WOl'K, III'
an make no bettor invstment.?Progressive
Farmer.
You Will.
We told you some time ago that it
von wanted anybody at your funeral
besides the undertaker and the pal
bearers you would have to liven up
ywur u i-i est iii other people.?1* lor
enle Times.
a 11 Si root Prosperous.
Despite Wall street's dire prcdic
ions as to the effect of a Wilsoi
victory, the Raleigh News and Oh
server notes, that just a> soon as i
was definitely understood that Wilon
had won, the demand for stocks
became so active, business on the
stock exchange picked up all along
the line, the volume of business increased,
the prices went higher.
\xr~n ....
uui any one expect mat Wall
street would forego the pleasure ol
continuing to make money just beausc
it couldn't have its way with
the politics of the country??Au
gust a Chronicle.
Anderson Sheriff.
There is one thing that Andersor
county needs, and that is anotherhcnff,
The manner in which Sher
iff Ashley has performed his duty ir
connection with the cotton mi!'
strike at that place shows that he i
unworthy of the office which he
holds?Edgefield Advertiser.
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Drives Out Malaria, Builds Up System
The OlchStandard general strengthening tonic.
GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out
Malaria,enriches the blood,and buildsupthe system.
A true tonic. For adults and children. 50c.
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"Thedford's Black-Draught H
is the best all-round medicine H
I ever used," writes J. A. H
Steelman, of Pattonville, Texas. H
M1 suffered terribly with liver H
troubles, and could get no relief. H
The doctors said 1 had con- H
sumption. 1 could not work at H
all Ciaall.. I H
Iui. man j i u icu h
THEOFORD'S . I
BLACK- I
DRAUGHT I
ahd to my surprise, I got better, H
and am to-day as well as any H
man." Thedford's Black- R
Draught is a general, cathartic, H
vegetable liver medicine, that H
has been regulating irregular!- H
ties of the liver, stomach and H
M bowels, for over 70 years. Qet M
3 a package today. Insist on the B
B genuine?Thedford's. ?-70 B
No. 666
This it 6 prescription prepared especial!*
for MALARIA or CHILLS A, FEVER.
Five or six doses will break any case, and
if taken then as a tonic the Fever will not
return. It acts on the liver better than
Calomel and docs not gripe or sicken. 25c
FOREIGN ITEMS
GATHERED AND CONDENSED
FOR EASY READING.
Local dealers over the county re
ported a falling off in the demands
for Thanksgiving specialties this
year, duing to the increased cost.
Reuters athens correspondent says
that the appeal addressed by the
Greek government to neutral nations
recapitulates event in Greece since
the outbreak of the war, which are
"represented as trials supported
with dignity."
There was neither turkey, pumpkin
or mince pie nor plum pudding
on the Thanksgiving dinner menu
of the dieting dozen of the Chicago
health department.
An amcrican military governor
of Santo Domingo has been appointed.
The discovery of interstate shipncnts
of misbranded cottonseed meal
has led the United States Department
of Agriculture to notify it's
food and drug inspectors to be on
the lookout for cottonseed meal the
iabels of which overstate the amount
of protein content.
The Teutonic campaign against
Rumania is developing rapidly with
a converging drive on liuchluirc.-.t
from three directions.
The foreign office lisa sent Ambassador
Page a note definately refusing
to gi'ant a safe conduct to
Count Adam Tarnowski von Tarnoxv,
Ambassador to the United States.
A frantic S. O. S. for toads?in
large numbers and of ravenous
appetite?has been sent out by thr
governor of Guam and Capt. Ro>
C. Smith, U. S. N., stationed there
The toads are wanted to eat snails
and ticks responsible for a disastrous
cattle disease epidemic raging
on tne island.
To read music at 5 1-2 years of
age, and not only to read it but
memorize it and to play a dozen different
selections on the violin and
piano, are some of the remarkable
accomplishments of little Ailecr.
Stephens of Atlanta, Ga. , whose
mother, Mrs. G. It. Sthcphens, is rr i
music teacher.
Cotton growers in the United Str*
es lost something like $7,500,000 ir
1913-1914, because grades were n^t
properly taken into account in the
primary ssales, according to an announcement
made by the department
of agriculture.
RUB-MY-TISM
Will cure your Rheumatism
Neuralgia, Headaches, Cramps,
Colic, Sprains, Bruises, Curs and
Burns, Old Sore.,, Stings of Insects
Etc. Antiseptic Anodyne, used internally
anr1 Arnnl.lv. Price 25c. !
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Get legal blanks at this ofTiee.
Life Insurance,
Fire Insurance,
Health & Accident Insurance,
Guardian Bonds.
Writes Deeds, Mortgage
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I have the following Second I
1 L. C. Smith (used very little)
1 No. 5 Oliver
1 NO. 10 Remington Visible
I 1 No. 5 Royal
1 Blind Fox
1 Blind Smith Premier
All of these machines have I
| and are guaranteed to be in fir:
Will sell on monthly payments, <
for cash. Write me your needs.
R. G.
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Lan-Fos, A Mild, Effective Laxativo & Liver Tonic
Does Not Gripe nor Disturb the Stomach.
In addition to other properties, Lax-Fos j
contains Cascara in acceptable form, a (
stimulating Laxative nndTonic. Lax-Fos
acts effectively and does not gripe nor j
disturb stomach. At the same time, it aich j
digestion, arouses the liver and secretions (
and restores the healthy functions. 50c.
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The Pcinsular and Oriental liner
Arabia received no warning from
the submarine which sank her in the
Mediterranean. !
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Joseph Harvey, aged 60, manager I
>f the C >lumbia laundry, died at the
Baptist hospital last week.
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CHEAP FLOUR
450 Bb!s. Flour
(bought before advance)
1000 Bu. Red Seed Oats
700 Bu. Fulgum Oats
200 Bu. Abruzzi Rye
; 338 Bags Rice %
Can save you big moncv
on flour, cotton seed meal,
acid, hulls, etc. Get our 1
prices. ? ? ? ?
Palmetto
Grocery Co.
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Capital and Surplus $80,000 I
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Cattle, I
Hogs, I
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oeen thoroughly overhauled
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