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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22

any one. He never saw him with a YEA
non except when he returned some
things to Shannahan, among which was
nair of kuncks. He saw the contents
of his pockets after Griffins DEATH They
were a pocket book, pocket knife, closed,
and ticker half full of whiskey. The
knife was of ordinary size, with all the
blades shut. Witness further testified
that Griffin was found with his feet to-
ward Mangum's house.
The prosecution then called William
Jackson, a brotherin -law of the de-
deceased. His testimony was as follows:
| first saw the body at day-break Mon
day morning. The clothes shown me.
coat. vest and shirt, belonged to Griffin,
and the vest and short were taken off
him after he was found. | saw the de-
ceased naked, and there was only one
wound, an inch below the left shoulder
blade. The body was found about $50
yards from Mangum's house, and about so
wards from the bridge. Mrs. Innescowe
and Mrs Martin live to the right of the
path, about % yards, and about IS yards
from where the body was found and
about 200 yards or more from Mangum s
The pathway is open. There are nc
trees except a few yard trees, trimmed
high and no bushes to hinder one from
seeing. The path from Mangum's house
runs straight north at first, then curves
slightly to he right. Griffin was about
5 feet, inches tall and weighed about
1876 pounds. Witness was asked to put
on the vest, which he did, showing hole
in the back about 8 inches under the
left shoulder blade and about four ant
one-half inches to the left of the middle
and with hole just over the inner corner
of the left pocket and with another hole
just above the fourth button on the right
side of the vest The hole in the lining
of the back of the vest corresponds with
the hole on the outside.
The court adjourned at this point unit
10 o'clock this morning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22
improvements in Raleigh.

Mr.. w. p. Keen, of Martinsville, Va,
is in the city on a visit. Mr.. Keen once
lived here, but has not been in Raleigh
for some ten years until this visit. He
was, therefore, much impressed with the
improvements he finds here. Speaking
of them yesterday, he said:
FThis being my first visit to Raleigh
for ten years, | feel that l am compelled
to say something in praise for the vast
Improvements, magnificent dwellings,, de-
pots and manufacturing establishments,
since | first saw this beautiful little city.
1t has increased more than half in pop
ulation. / am delighted to see what an
intelligent, generous and Christian people
have done for their city Having trav-
eled extensively, and being a close OBJ
server, l am glad to say that it is far
ahead of any city have ever seen. God
bless them in their glorious work.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22
FREEMAN--JoKEs MARRIAGE.
Miss Lizzie Freeman Was Married to Mr.. Jno
o. Jones.


The Baptist church at Rolesville was
the scene of pretty morning wedding
yesterday at 10 o'clock, the occasion be-
ing the marriage of Mr.. l. 0. Jones
and Miss Lizzie Freeman. Dr. w. B.
Royal, of Wake Forest, performed the
ceremony. Mr. Samuel Parrish, of this
city, presided at the organ.
The church was artistically decorated
with evergreens and chrysanthemums.
Evergreen gates divided the reserved
seats from the audience.
The wedding party entered the church
to the strains of Lohengrins wedding
march
Two pages, Russell Broughton and Yer
non Freeman, entered first and opened
the gates. They were followed by the
ushers: Mr.. Jno. S. Jones, of Raleigh,
and Mr. Earl Fowler, of Wake Forest.
Next came Mr.. NJ. B. Chamblee, of Wake
field. and Miss Oneie Hunter, of Neuse,
followed by Mr.. w. b. Dunn, Jr., of Wake
Forest, and Miss Rosalynne Terrell, of
Raleigh. Miss Maude Freeman, maid of
honor proceeded the bride, who entered
with her brother, Mr. Claud Freeman.
The groom, with his best man, Mr.. Henry
]. Johnson, met the bride at the altar.
The bride wore a handsome going away
suit of brown. She and her maid of honor
carried bride roses, while the bridesmaid
carried pink carnations.
After the ceremony the bridal party
went to Forestville where Mr. and Mrs.
Jones took teh train for the North.
Mr.. Jones is rising young man con-
nected with tho firm of Briggs &c Sons,
while his fair bride is a daughter of Mr..
r. A. Freeman, a. prominent planter near
Rolesville.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22
Storm Warning Lights /.
(By the Associated Press.l

Washington, Nov. 21-The Weather
Bureau experiments with signal lights for
warning sailors far out at sea of impend-
ing storms have been concluded and
American lamps fitted with pressed glass
lenses have been decided on in prefer
ence to the French makes, which cost five
times as much. A system Of these beacon
lamps will be established along the Allan
tic coast and great lakes, in addition tt
the signal service now in operation in
many ports. The new method of signal
ling from the lofty steel towers will fa1
surpess all that has heretofore been
done. AS each beacon light will be visible
about - miles in any direction, the lights
from 100 of them. which is the proposed
number would give a continuous series oil
warnings visible for nearly $500 miles
along the seacoast.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22
LIFE SAVED BY ELECTRIC LIGHT.

An interesting calculation has recently
been made which shows that when the
electric light has entirely displaced gas,
oil lamps and candles, there will re 5000
less death annually, these being so mu. h
more unhealthfuI that electricity. In a
like manner there will be far less sick
ness in the world when every one learns
to check the inroads of dyspepsia with
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Constipa-
ton indigestion, biliousness, fever and
ague and malaria are but danger sig
nails proclaiming diseased condition Of
the stomach. Good digestion is at the
base of perfect nutrition. The "dters
strengthens the stomach, and cures all
disorders arising from mal-nutritiOn.
Every one would do we'll to try it. See
that our Private Revenue Stamp covers
the neck of the bottle.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22
RALEIGH'S BUSINESS HOUSES. !:
CHINA AND GLASSWARE.

CHINA AND GLASSWARE.
HUGHES, VIM. H.,
1877 Fayetteville st.
ROOFING AND SHEET METAL.
ALLEN ROOFING CO., TIE,
1913 Salisbury Street.
BUSINESS COLLEGES.
PEELE, JUDSON,
Pullen Building.
CHINA, TOYS AND CANDY.
RIGAN, j. d.,
1872 Fayetteville Street.
MARBLE WORKS.
RALEIGH MARBLE WORKS.,
Cooper Bros, Proprietors.
JOB PRINTERS.
ALFORD. BYNUM d CIRISTOPHERS
Us E. Hargett ST.
CAPITAL PRINTING COMPANY,
lis West Martin st.
UZZELL, Z. NJ,
Cor. Wilmington and Martin SITS.
MERCHANT TAILORS.
BELVIN, G. H.,
2nd Floor Holleman Building.
BRIDGERS, JOHN E.,
216 Fayetteville ST.
TAYLOR, w. A.,
224 Fayetteville St.
WALTERS, G. N,
115 Fayetteville ST.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
DARNELL 81 THOMAS,
ia Fayetteville ST.
PLUMBERS AND GAS FILTERS.
NORTH STATE PLUMBING AND
HEATING COMPANY,
100 West Martin st.
STEVENSON, THOMAS S.,
West Hargett ST.
SHOES, TRUNKS AND HOSIERY.
HARDING, VIM. T.,
1870 Fayetteville st.
SCHOOL FURNITURE, SUPPLIES.
PARKER, c. j.,
Tucker building
VEHICLES AND HARNESS.
BARBER, j. W., & SON,
los f. Martin ST.
STRONACH, FRANK,
PIG to 323 Wilmington st.
FURNITURE.
THOMAS & CAMPBELL,
9 to II z. Martin ST.
REAL ESTATE DEALERS.
BROUGHTON q CO., j. NJ,
3o7 Fayetteville st.
LOCK AND GUN SMITH.
BROCKWELL, L. f.,
PIP S. Salisbury St.
MILLINERY.
REESE, MISS MAGGIE,
200 Fayetteville ST.
SIGN PAINTERS.
BULLOCK, CHARLES F.,
II L. Hargett ST.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
WYNNE q BEDFORD,
106 e. Martin ST.
LAuNDRIES.
CAPITAL STEAM LAUNDRY,
113 Wilmington st.
ARTISTIC WOOD MANTELS.
ZACHARY 81 ZACHARY,
los West Martin ST.
JEWELLERS.
BLAKE, T. W.,
100 Fayetteville Street.
FASNACH, MRS. E.,
10 Fayetteville st.
JOLLY, b. r.,
12S Fayetteville st.
MAHLER'S SONS, H.,
22S Fayetteville ST.
LIVERY AND SALE STABLES.
ROBBINS, j. H., STABLES,
u Block from Capitol, e. Morgan st.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22

Lameness in the muscles and joints in
dicates rheumatism. Don't daily with it
a minute. Take Hoods Sarsaparilla and
cure it,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-11-22

1 SOUTHERN Book EXCHANGE,
1877 Fayetteville st.
- BAPTIST BOOK STORE,
113 Fayetteville ST.
BANKS.
COMMERCIAL & FARMERS BANK,
Cor. Wilmington and Martin SITS.
THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK,
Cor. Fayetteville and Martin SITS.
COAL, WOOD AND ICE DEALERS.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON,
122 Fayetteville st.
JONES & POWELL,
1O7 Fayetteville ST.
CANDY MANUFACTURERS.
ROYSTEIs, A. d. q BRO,
207 Fayetteville ST.
POPE, j. A.,
105 Fayetteville ST.
COFFIN HOUSES AND EMBALMERs
BROWN, JOHN W.,
2O7 S. Salisbury st.
STRICKLAND, G. A.,
1T to 119 S. Wilmington ST.
DRY GOODS.
DOBBIN q FERRALL,
1913 and 125 Fayetteville Street.
WOOLLCOTT, WALTER,
IA L. Martin st.
DRUGGISTS.
CROMWELL, G. B. d CO.,
12O Fayetteville ST.
KING, w. II. DRUG CO.,
Cor Fayetteville and Hargett, also Cor.
Wilmington and Martin SITS.
McGEE'S PHARMACY,
Tucker Building.
McGEACHY, A. S.,
1873 Fayetteville Street.
SIMPSON, WILLIAM,
Pullen Building.
SIMPSON, ROBERT,
Cor. Hillsboro and Salisbury SITS.
cRocERS, WHOLESALE.
BALL, JESSE g.,
z Hargett Street.
DUNN BROTHERS,
IS and 20 Martin Street.
cRoCERS, WHOLESALE, RETAIL
GREEN, j. b., d CO.,
E. Hargett st.
JOHNSON, d. T., & SON,
10 E. Hargett ST.
LANCASTER & CO.,
IL e. Hargett ST.
y PHILLIPS & CO.,
800 S. Wilmington st.
WONIBLE. A. S..
Cor. Wilmington and Hargett SITS.
HARNESS AND SADDLERY.
WYATT HARNESS COMPANY,
100 e. Martin ST.
INSURANCE.
ALLEN, GEORGE,
Pullen Building.
" PRIMROSE & CO., w. S.,
Holleman Building
BOUSHALL, j. d.,
Tucker Building.
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE co. OF
NEW YORK, THE,
Marlboro House Building.
WHOLESALER FRUIT AND PRODUCE.
KING BROTHERS,
Commercial Bank Building.
PHOTOGRAPHS AND PICTURES.
WATSON, FRED. A.,
112 and 131 Fayetteville st.
WHARTON, C. p,
119 Fayetteville Street.
ARCHITECTS.
PEARSON, CHARLES,
Tucker Building.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-23

A farmer in a neighboring county
mas gotten himself into deep trouble
He says he gave his daughter pair O
nice chickens two years ago and proni,
ised to feed the increase for four years
provided she would take care of them
He says she has S64 in the bank and
has 200 chickens that he will haVe tl
feed this winter. He also says thai
at the end of the four years she will be
charging him rent for living on it. "
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-23
Legal Notice.

Daniel II. Campbell, residing at No. 753
Monadnocl< Building, in the city of Chiago,
State of Iuinois, will take notice that on the
18th day OF January. A. ID. 1900, j. J. Willitts
Ii led his petition in the Common Pleas Court
of Logan county, Ohio. in case Mo-
against. the above named party praying for a
Judgment on two prsmssory notes each in
the sum of five hundred dollars, one of date
March %, 1897, with interest at the rate of
seven per cent. per annum from Marnh %,
1895, and the other of date September 23, 1897,
with interest at eight per cent. per annum
from September %. 1897 Said Daniel III.
Campbell is required to answer on or before
the 3lst day of March 1900, or judgment may
be taken against him. J. j. WlLLITTS.
BY Howenstne & Huston, his Attorneys.
January 16, 19OO-4t
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-23

sIf you keep on as you have begun,
Mabel" complained the young hus-
band, running his eye over the expense
column, 'we shall never be able to lay
up anything for rainy day.
''How can you say so, Henry" ex-
claimed the young wife, righteously
indignant, "when you know I have two
of the loveliest rainy day skirts that
were ever nade?''
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-23

Mr. Pinkie 40 p. m.)-My dear, the
doctor says brisk walk before going
to bed will insure sleep to insomnia
sufferers like myself
Mrs. Pinkie-Well, dear, will clear
the room so you can walk. Please carry
the baby with you.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-23
Notice of Election.

Notice is hereby given that the annual meet
ing of stockholders of the Bellefontaine Bridge
& Iron Company ior the election of Directors
and such other business as may properly be
presented, will be held at the Office of the
Company on
MONDAY, THE 9TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1900,
at one o'clock p. m, p. E. CORY, Sec'y.
January l6, 1900.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-23

Fuddy - What is the matter with
Harris? He seems all out OF sorts.
Duddy-He is suffering from liver
complaint.
Fuddy-Can't he find anything to
help him?
Duddy-He is looking around for a
new boarding house, one in which liver
is not an inseparable feature of the
cuisine.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-23

Fuddy-You never can tell anything
about the weather. At the time of the
flood, you know, it rained forty days
and forty nights.
Duddy-Yes; and I'll bet if there
had been a weather bureau in exist.
ence at that time it would have prophe.
sled fair weather, or at least clearing,
every morning.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-23

Young Housewife Ito obliging friend
Did you tell the butcher to send me a
leg of mutton?
Obliging Friend-Yes, dear: but he
said he had no legs of mutton in today.
so | told him to send you leg of beef
instead.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-23
MAYORS
PROCLAMATION
Mayors Oilict
CITY OF BELLEFON NTAINE, on

CITY OF BELLEFONrAINE, ONO.
The qualified electors of the City of Belle
fontaine, Ohio, will take notice that at a
special election to be held in the said city. on
THE SIXTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1900,
between the hours of $50 IA. III. and $3.50 p. M,
there will be submitted to them for decision
the proposition 10 issue the bonds of said city
in the sum of one hundred thousand Gl00,0OO)
dollars for the purpose of constructing a
sewerage system in said city and providing
necessary outlet and sewerage disposal plant,
said election to be held in the following vot-
ing places i'm each of the four wards, viz:
ist Ward-Wood and Rutledge storeroom, liz
T.. Columbus avenue.
End Ward-126 n. Main street.
3rd Ward-RobertS Il King room, 206 West
Columbus avenue.
4th Ward-E. j. Shorts store room, 103 5.
Detroit street, as designated by the Deputy
State Supervisors of Elections.
Those who desire to vote in favor of said
proposition. shall have written or printed on
their ballots, For the Issue of Bonds,' and
those who desire to vote against the same
shall have written or printed on their ballots
the words, Against the Issue of Bonds"
JNO. Il. CASSIDY, Mayor
Jan o, 1900t5.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-23

Sam Stairs, on ''Stufing::" Speaking
of stuffiing-frst the turkey was stuffed
with stuffiing, then the kid was stuffed
with the stuffed turkey and the stuffing,
and the doctors pocketbook was stuff
ed with bills on account of the stuffing
that stuffed the stuffed boy with stnff-
ing and other stuff.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-23

Goodness, Maria, was that phono-
graph open during dog fght?'
''No. l turned it on last night when
you were sleeping. Perhaps you will
believe now that you snore."
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-23

''Marry you!" she exclaimed. 'Do
you think I'm crazy"
81 don't know about that" he re-
piled, 'but l will be if you DON'T
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-23

Tommy-Pa, is the baby crying be-
cause he hasn't any teeth?
Father-No, my son; he's crying be-
cause he's going to have some.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-23

Wife-1'm going to run across the
street just minute to bid Mrs. Jones
goodby.
Husband-Well, you'll have to hurry.
The train leaves in three hours.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-23

Optician-I cannot sell you spectacles
for your husband. He must come for
them in person. What is the nature of
of his visual effect?
Woman-A cent piece looks bigger
to him than a So bank note to other
people.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-23

Annoying Man-When does the Goth
century begin?
Irritable Friend-I don't know. What
l want to know is when this controver-
sy about it is going to end.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-23

'When will your new frocks be done,
Amelia?''
81 don't know; my dressmaker is
very reserved and has not yet taken me
into her confidence"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-23
COLUMBUS DIv.-soUTH BOUND.
COLUMBUS DIv.-NoRTH BOUND.

Nos 1, 2, 3, 4 and run daily except Sunday.
Nos. 3 and are mixed trains between Peoria
rnd Columbus Jet
Through time of Passenger trains between
Columbus and Peoria and between oumbus
Jc. and Lima is shown only for the iaforma
tion of the public.
#. E. DEWEY. o. A. CHAMBERS,
Gen'l Manger. Gen. Pass. Agent.
Detroit Mich.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-23
THE MERRY.GO.ROuND, .

She-I understand you were stuck on
that new book of mine?
He-Yes; | bought one.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-23

''My horse has reasoning powers, l
tell YOU"
SIN what respect particularly"
swell, instead of shying at that auto
mobile cab he edged up to it and kick
ed it,
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-23

what is ambition, Uncle John?"
SIT is mans conceited idea that he
is big enough to become popular out
side his own town"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-23

Loving Wife-Don't forget that you
are to go to the dentists at 10 O'Clock
to have all your teeth pulled out.
Husband - Wha = Great snakes.
What are you
Wife-Oh, I forgot to tell you, dear.
ordered you new set of teeth for a
present.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-23

Captain Leary, the American Gov
ernor of Guam, has issued a proclama-
ton decreeing the abolition of slavery
peonage in his field of operations.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-23

Perkins-How very quiet it is here,
Miss Arlington.
The Lady = Yes, dreadfully; one
might hear an n drop!
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-23

care you sure you love that girl?"
'Well, | can't work in the morning
until I get letter from her, and after
| get it can't work.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-23

Laura-While Jack was calling the
other evening he made the statement
that he would kiss me or die in the at
tempt.
Believes? AFTER a pause.) Well,
did he kiss youf
Laura-You haven't read any account
of Jacks death in the papers, have
you?
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-23

CustOmer-What have you in the
shape of oranges?
Grocer-Well, we have baseballs.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-23

Ida-I wonder what it is in surf bath
ing that shocks people?
May-The strong current, of course
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-23
Big FOUR R. R. Time Card.
TAKING EFFECT SUNDAY NOV. 10, 1899.
INDIANAPOLIS DIVISION.

SANDUSEY DIVISION.
TRAINS SOUTH.
No. 5. Daily Except Sunday Lv....... 800 an
No 3s. Daily Except sunday Lv..... 4:20 pm
No. 81, Daily Ex.Sun. Local Freight Lv 200 pm
TRAINS NORTH.
No. IL, Daily Except Sunday w.. $50 an
No. s. Daily Except Sunday Lv 49,. 6:40 pm
No. S., Daily Ex. sun. Local Freight Lv 1l:10an
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-23
The Detroit & Lima Northern
Railway

'1me Table In Effect October 8, IS0
MAIN LINE-SoUTH BOUND.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-01-23

Obstinate sores and ulcers which
refuse to heal under ordinary treat
ment soon become chronic and deep
seated, and are sure sign that the
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-02

European governments seem anxious to
borrow money in this country. England
borrowed good many millions OF dollars
q Us few weeks ago and II was an
nounced very soon afterwards that Rus
STA wanted 20 borrow OF us Si50.O)0C 100. II
seems now that Sweden Is desirous of
borrowing 100000 OF us. Doubtless the
Shah of Persia will undertake 90 place
some Of the bonds OF his government in
this country In the near future.
But could not our surplus capital be
put q better use than 20 Joan u abroad
at "A low rate OF interest? We want ships
20 carry our exports and imports. There
s. plenty q i1le money with which to
build them. Capitalists however. say that
there Is no profit in American ships built
for the foreign carrying trade. What they
mean probably. is that the profits are
not large enough TO tempt them TO put
their money into steamships. But why
should they not be satisfied with small
profits at first? II Is pretty certain that
as competition increased I'm shipbuildinS
the cost OF ships would be less. and as
towards ocean transportation the cost OF
running steamships would decrease II
has not be. n so many years since railroad
transportation was higher in this country
than in any European country. Now & Is
less and Il costs less 60 equip a railroad
tn this country than In any other. This
Is because the American people have
learned how 10 build locomotives ana
cars cheaper than any other nation.
II is a mistake 20 say that American
ships cannot be built and run in the for
cign trade az profit President
IInl. Of the Great Northern Rail-
road. has Investigated the mat
ter thoroughly and has decided TO
build nect OF nne steamships 20 run
IN connection with his railroad. from Pa
ciac ports 70 far eastern countries. II
American-bult ships can be run at a
profit on the Pacific they can be run at
a pront on the Atlantic.
As long a. Congress holds out the prom
Use Of rich subsidies to ship builders and
ship owners there win be hesitation to go
into the shipbuilding business on a large
scale. II Congress should say emphatlcai-
~ that 81 would not subsidize steamship
lines capitalists would at once consider
the ACCESSIBILITY OF putting money In the
building OF a sufficient number OF steam
ships to do the carrying trade OF the
country. II the builders OF locomotives