Some years ago, in consequence of the general adoption of steel rails, the machinery and methods were changed to meet the demand, and steel rails were produced by the Bessemer process.
M. Rice was the principal owner.  Some years ago, in consequence of the general adoption of steel rails, the machinery and methods were changed to meet the demand, and steel rails were produced by the Bessemer process.  Coal and iron mines were acquired in Rhode Island, which gave this company a great advantage.