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» - WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, FRIDAY, MAY 23, 1919 American Telephone Company Head W ants Wires Given Back to Owners Soon In an effort to restore the tele- phone systems of the country to the owners, so that the service may be carried on as before the war, Theo- dore N. Vail, president of the Am- erican Telephone company, and G. W. Robinson, president of the U. S. Independent Telephone company, are urging the members of the new sen- ate and house of representatives to] end the government control of the companies. The last day of July, '1918, President Wilson took control | of the telephone systems of the] United States, to supervise them un- | til the end of the war. Now that the war is over, the owners are anxious to again control their companies, | and according to them, if the systems are not soon restored to the owners, | there will be great deterioration in | the service. The following is the letter of the | | two telephone company presidents to | congress, explaining the situation: | Washington, D. C., May 19, 1919. To the Members of the Senate and House of Representatives: On midnight, July 31, 1918, under | the authority of congress for war | purposes, the president took super- | vision, possession, control and opera- | tion of the telephone system of the | country and has since operated] them. The war has practically ceas- | ed. The public press is strongly de-| manding, the general public and the | owners of the telephane properties | are urging, that they be returned as| speedily as possible, that former con- | ditions may be restored and more | satisfactory service be afforded. The | president and the postmaster general | have announced that: this - will be; done as soon as adequate arrange- | ments be provided for receiving and | advantageously operating them. It remains only for congress to enact such legislationas speedily aspossible. | The expenses of these systems have largely increased during the past! year for wages alone at the rate of more than $20,000,000 per annum. This was inevitable and necessary! by reason of larger proportional in-| creases by the railroads and indust-| ries of the country. The revenues | are inadequate to care for such in-| creases and the deficit of the govern- | ment on that account to date is large | and steadily increasing. The post-| master general ordered that steps] be taken to secure adequate revenues, | but contentions with the regulatory | authorities of the states, not yet settled, have prevented such adjust- ments. . | If such conditions continue, neces- | sarily the credit of the operating! companies will be impaired, proper expenses cannot be met, the best operating forces cannot be retained. needed extensions and satisfactory service cannot be provided. A de-| terioration will ensue which in some localities may threaten a recurrence to public ownership of operation in order to care, even inadequately, for public needs. By prompt action con- gress can prevent this contingency. Just and speedy settlements should be made for all properties taken un- der the existing law,. that.such bal- ance now in the possession of the government may be restored to assist in the upbuilding and exten- sion of the various systems for better OVER 615 Davis 8t., Evanston Matinees 2 and 6 Evenings 7 & 1 Friday May 23 The funniest picture we have had in a long time "Oh! You Women" You will shake with laughter every minute Saturday May 24 SHIRLEY MASON "The Final Close Up" NEXT WEEK Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, May 26, 27 and 28 Douglas Fairbanks in his latest picture "The Knickerbocker Buckaroo" Thursday, Friday, Saturday, May 29, 30 and 31 Mary Pickford | In Jean Webster's Celebrated: Story and Play "Daddy Long Legs" FEET a. A A AAR ARR RAY FAS LSS public use. The conditions and regu- lation of operation should be clearly defined so as to permit the companies to re-establish and maintain a satis- factory service with reasonable rates without discrimination and procure the benefits of legitimate competi- tion. The principal operating com- panies of the United States are vitally interested in co-operating with congress and the officials of the government to accomplish these re-| sults. (Signed), ! Theo. N. Vail, President American Telephone and | Telegraph Co., G. W. Robinson, | President U. S. Independent Tele- | phone Association. | | IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE. Established in 1916 We announce the opening of a new depariment or MARCEL AND WATER WAVING Also a new specialty of scalp treatment Only Expert Operators Em- ployed. Private Booths and Clean Liren. 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YOU ARE INVITED to call or write to the main office, 703 Mar +uette Bldg. and make appointment to have one of our representa- tives call for you in an automobile to take you to and from the cemetery. No obligation. Investigate NOW! Central Cemetery Company 703 Marquette Building, Dept. 8615 Chicago Our perpetual care funds are on deposit with the Trust Department of the Central Trust of Illinois. LILA LEE + in '"'Rustling a Bride"' in | WINNETKA TIRE SHOP 2,0 Steet, Winnetka CHARLIE CHAPLIN in "SHANGHAIED"' EXTRA... PATHE NEWS Hood, Vulecanizing - Repairing Mason and Firestone Tires Monarch Perfection Red Tubes MILLERAD-ON-A-TREAD PUT ON YOUR OLD CASINGS y THE RUBBER STORE. Re NANNY NAENNNA the 1 lolidays. easy reach of Milwaukee. all, these resorts are thirty minutes NORTH CHICAGO OFFICE 66 WEST ADAMS STREET, PHONE CENTRAL 8280 the late spring. Nature is just beginning to bloom in all her glory. > > > > J TET Where to Go May 30th, 31st, and June 1st Memorial Day falling on Friday, will give many folks an opportunity for a three day Holiday. If you are off those three days why not take a short trip to some resort near by, so as to get the full benefit of every minute of Go to one of the many noted summer resorts that are to be found within Wisconsin 1s the great summer playground of the mid-west and there you will find many places that you will surely enjoy-- like Oconomowoc, Beaver Lake, Cedar Lake, Waukesha Beach, Okauchee Lake, Muskego Lake, Phantom Lake, etc. It 1s just wonderful out there in Best of Right at Your Very Door Take the North Shore limited trains to Milwaukee where convenient, quick connection by electric lines cai be made to any of the dozen vacation spots. You can make the trip to Milwaukee in 1 hour 56 minutes. Dining car service provided. Trains for Milwaukee leave Winnetka every on Saturday afternoons, Sun- Jays and 'Holidays. Ask agent for special folder or apply to the nearest Ticket Office of the SHORE LINE MILWAUKEE OFFICE 187 SECOND STREET PHONE GRAND 1136 oP