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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-05-30
Wedding at North.

NORTH, May 22-The progressive little
town of North on the S. \. l.. K. r., was
the scene of beautiful wedding last
evening, the contracting parties being
two of its most popular young people
Miss Emma Dell, the beautiful and ac'
compliShed daughter of Mr.. +. NJ. Price
and Mr.. Edward c., son Of Mr. +. ii
Houser, of Raymond, $. c. The mar
riage occurred at the home Of the brides
brother, Mr.. j. G. Price, one OF the larg-
est and most wide awake merchants OF
the town, whose home was beautifully
decorated. There were twelve attend
ants. First entered two charmingly at
tired flower girls, Misses Lucille Price and
Mary LeySath, followed by the attend
ants. Miss Iva Plunkett with MIR. Edgar
l.. Cutler, Miss Mary Hodges with Mr.
Ebb Salley, Miss Harlsie Cutler with MIR.
Frank Cutler, Miss Leurcnc Inabinit with
Mr.. W. W. Hodges, Miss Agnes \. llous-
er with MIR. Eugene Price. Then entered
the lovely bride leaning on the arm of her
maid of honor, Miss Marguerite Key, of
Chester, S. c., followed by the groom
with his best man, Mr.. Clayton Wolfe.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. II.
B. Browne, presiding elder of Orange
burg district, who with few words pro-
n0unccd them man and wife.
The bride was becomingly attircd in
white organdie with satin trimmings and
wore bridal veil held in place with 4
wreath of orange blossoms.
After the ceremony delightful reccp-
tion was held, which was enjoyed by all.
The many handsome and costly pres
ents of which they were the recipients go
to prove the great popularity of the young
couple.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-05-30
Stephen Jones Dead.

Stephen Jones, colored, died at his home
in the Weimer section of Colleton county
on the fifth of May, 1901, at the age OF 7C
years. The funeral services were held at
his home, and were conducted by Rev
G. W. CAN'T, of the Weimer charge. The
burial was at the old Murdaugh and Jones
burying ground. Mr.. Jones had many
relatives in this county, and leaves -four
sons and seven daughters besides many
grand children. He was member OF
Friendship Methodist church at Weimer
and was highly esteemed by white and
colored and all who knew him.
P !. D.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-05-30
Paw Your Subscription.

We want every subscriber to pay his
subscription one year in advance, and te
induce all to do so, we offer free to every
one who pays up one year in advance 9
six months subscription to Good Times
a monthly paper for the home. Pay uI
now and take advantage of this offer, as
it closes July 1st. You must pay before
that date to be entitled to Good Times.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-05-30
NJ. G. SANDIFEl
Ehrhardt EtehingS.

EHRHARDT, May s7.-Mr.J. D. Padgett,
while burning some warts of his hand
with nitric acid about ten days ago, used
too much of the acid, and consequently
had to call in physician to dress the IN
famed and swollen parts.
The infant of Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ. Bishop,
which has been suffering severe attack
of diarrhea and fever, died Monday
morning.
Henrietta Riply, who lives on MIR. G. }.
Cones place, Lodge, S. c., was working
in the field one day last week and left her
two children sleeping in the house, ages
about 5 and years. The house caught
fire and before any assistance could be
rendered the house was consumed. The
older child was burned with the house,
the other managed to crawl out but only
lived few minutes.
Messrs. Joe Copeland and VIM. May
spent Sunday in town.
Capt. Kellogg, who runs the train from
Ehrhardt to Greenpond, reports that on
last Monday morning a crazy negro
stepped on the track about three miles
this side-of Greenpond in front of the ap'
preaching train. The engineer blew the
whistle and reversed the lever but could
not stop the cars in such short distance
All the time the crazy negro stood gazing
upon the, swift fleeting meteor until ii
sent him whirling into eternity.
More drummers were in town last week
than customers.
Mrs. Mary Kinard, relict of Jacot
Kinard, died on Thursday, Esd instant
after q protracted illness of severa
months. The funeral was held from hel
late residence, St. Johns, and interment
at the St. Johns burying ground. The
following children survive her: Messrs
G. B. and H. L. Kinard, Mrs. Rose Chitty
Mrs. A. NJ. kinard, Mrs. Joe Herndon
Misses Ida and Urbanna Kinard.
At regular meeting of Ehrhardt lodg'
Knights of Pythias held last Wednes
day nj ght the rank of Page was conferred
on Angus Kearse, William Sease, William
Moore, T. w. Dannelly, and j. D. Dan
NELLY. We extend an invitation to BAN
berg Lodge to be with US on Wednesda,
evening of next week.
On next Wednesday evening a picni
and dance will be given at Fairfax
: About dozen of Ehrhardt's sports hop
to attend.
Ehrhardt town council election vii
take place Tuesday, June 4th.
GE Col.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-05-30
Jones Has Surrendered.

C.R. Jones, who is charged with being
an accessory to the murder of Elijah Nor
man, come to town Monday morning and
surrendered to Sheriff ]. B. Hunter, and IS
now in jail. 1t will be remembered that
Jones left town the night of the day the
killing occurred, and he says he has been
stayins in Alabama. He wrote letter
to Sheriff Hunter saying he was on the
way, on which he put special delivery
stamp. This was delivered to the Sheriff
last Sunday, and Jones arrived Monday
morning.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-05-30
Beware Of q Cough.

A cough is not disease but symptom
CONSUMPTION and bronchitis, which art
the most dangerous and fatal diseases
have for .heir first indication pcrsistcn
cough, and if properly treated as soor
rs this cough appears are easily cured
Chamberlain Cough Remedy has proven
wonderfully successful, and gained Its
wide reputation and extensive sale by
it's success in curing the diseases which
cause coughing. If it is not beneficial i,
will not cost you cent. For sale by
Bamberg Pharmacy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-05-30
Experience Teaches Us That 1t Takes

Good material, skilled labor, tine, brains,
and money to build good Buggy. AWhlte
pine board with few coats of paint and !
varnish applied looks as we'll as SECOND
GROWTH HICKORY, but outside appearances
does not make quality, either in men or bug
gies We know that a buggy is better when
plenty Of time is given to build it. Our or
dcrs were placed last October for May lst,
shipment. When you look at these jobs
they may look just like other buggies, but
they arc better. Plenty Of time has been
given for everything. This is of more i'm
portance than you can imagine. They will
be as dry as bone and ready for business
when the flowers bloom. Yes, the styles are
right, selected by our experienced buyer:
Visit us at our repository and let us talk it
over with you, and bring the ladies along.
They may not be judge of quality, but
they do know something about style. We
will appreciate visit anyway, and Will
promise not to bother you about buying I'M
less we think you are interested. Will have
some novelties that will surely please YOU
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-05-30
Pension Roll.

Clerk of Court C. B. Free has receive
the money for the pensioners OF thi
county, and they can now call on hin
and get it. Those in Class B get 1890
those in class C get s14.70. Four appli
cations were disapproved by the Stat
board. Here are the names of those VIII
draw pension:
CLASS B.
J. W. Rice, Bamberg.
J. H. Zeigler, Bamberg.
CLASS c, NO. 1.
Calvin Bessinger, Olar.
w. R. Copeland, Denmark.
Joseph Kinsall, Olar.
H. r. Pelham, Hartzog.
J. D. Sease, Olar.
H. E. Wilson, Bamberg.
CLASS c, NO. 2.
&c. Aver, Bamberg.
E. c. Behling, Denmark.
N. Crider, Bamberg.
c. B. Elkins, Bamberg.
A. M. Gillian, Denmark.
J. S. Gillian, Bamberg.
A. J. Hughes, Ehrhardt.
A. J. HERS, Ehrhardt.
J.F. Jones, Bamberg.
A. Kinard, Bamberg.
Hezekiah Priester, Bamberg.
]. II. Reed, Bamberg.
M. Zeigler, Jr., Bamberg.
]. NJ. Zeigler, Sr., Bamberg.
CLASS c, NO. 3.
Harriet Kirkland, Olar.
NJ. A. Kemp, Denmark.
L. NJ. McKinsey, Olar.
S. F.. Richardson, Ehrhardt.
CLASS c, NO. 4.
Eliza S. All, Olar.
NJ. c. Adams, Bamberg.
Margaret Axson, Bamberg.
N. E. Breeland, Kearse.
Mary Ann Brown, Bamberg.
Sarah Carter, Ehrhardt.
Armenia Carroll, Bamberg.
NJ. Hightowcr, Denmark.
Rachel Hutto, Bamberg.
S. E. Hair, Govan.
Martha A. Hutto, Goyan.
Lavinia Hagin, Bamberg.
S. H. HERS, Colston.
Mary Johns, Midway:
Harriet Kirkland, Colston.
Georgiana Lain, Olar.
NJ. J. Law, Ehrhardt.
Nellie Morris, Bamberg.
Elizabeth Morris, Bamberg.
NJ. A. Mcmillan, Bamberg.
Sarah w. McFail, Midway.
Eva Rentz, Kearse.
Rebecca Smoak, Bamberg.
NJ. NJ. Thomas, Hartzog.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-05-30
MidWay Musings.

After the many showers we have had
there is a considerable fall in the tempera
ture. There must have been hail in some
part of the country.
Religious services will be held in the
Midway Baptist church Saturday at 7:3(
p. m., and Sunday at II a. H., by the Rev
Grassland.
Mrs. jeff Smith returned home Sunday
night after two weeks visit to relatives
and friends in ReeveSvillc.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-05-30

Miss Florence Newman, who has been
q great sufferer from muscular rheuma'
tism, says Chamberlain's Pain Balm is
the only remedy that affords her relief
Miss Newman is much respected resi-;
dent of the village of Gray, N. y, and
makes this statement for the benefit OF
Others similarly afflicted. This liniment
is for sale by Bamberg Pharmacy.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-05-30
Winthrop College Scholarship and
Entrance Examinations.

The examinations for the award of
vacant scholarships in Winthrop College
and for the admission of new students
Will be held at the county court house on
Friday, July 18TH, at a. m.
Applicants must not be less than fifteen
years of aye.
When scholarships are vacated after
July 70, they will be awarded to those
making the highest average at this eX'
animation.
The cost of attendance, including
board, furnished room, heat, light, and
washing is 5000 per month.
For further information and cata-
loeue address Pres. D. e. johnson, Rock
Hill, s. G.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-05-30
New Advertisements.
WARNING NOTICE.

WARNING NOTICE.
A.. Hunter gives notice to all not TO
hire Ben Rivers, as he is under contract
with him this year.
T. c. ROUIS.
Notice the new ad. of T. G. Rouis, the
matchmaker and jeweler He is still here
with a beautiful stock of goods and right
prices. Remember he also repairs watches,
jewelry etc.
NJ. G. SANDIFEE.
Notice the new advertisement OF NJ. Z.
S;nudifer in this issue. He has seasonable
goods at reasonable prices, and asks that
YOU call on him before buying.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-05-30
The Best Prescripti0n for Malaria

Chills and fever is bottle Of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply iron
and uuinine in tasteless form. No cure,
no pay, Price SOC.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-05-30
To Cure q Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund money if it fails to
cure. E. w. Groves signature is on
each box, Csc.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-05-30

The little baby of Mr.. and Mrs. A: T.
REYNOLDS is very i'll at the home OF Mr.
and Mrs. ]. NJ. Jennings, and both Mr.
and Mrs. REYNOLDS are here.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-05-30

Note.-tDaily except Sunday:
Dining cars between New York and
Richmond, and Hamlet and Savannah,
on Trains Nos. 81 and A.
Central Time. 2 Eastern Time.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-05-30
SEhBOARD AIR LINE.

Florida and West India Short Line.
Vcstibued Limited Trains. Double daily
service between New York. Tampa, At
lanta, New Orleans, and Points South
and West
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-05-30
FOR SALE.

Some beautiful houses on Rice, Carlisle,
Main, Midway streets, and on Railroad
avenue. Also some nice farms. All at
bargains. Apply to
]. T. UNEAL,
Real Estate Agent.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1901-05-30

Stops the Cough and Works off the Cold.
Laxative Bromo-Q -Quinine Tablets cure
a cold in one day. No cure; no pay.
Price Is cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-25
MORTGAGE TAXATION.
Subject Discussed at Civic Federation
Conference.

Buffalo, N. Y, May 25.-The taxatioN
conference Of the National Civic fedora
tion resumed its discussions Of the Ques-
ton of taxation, the topic being taxa
ton Of mortgages and inheritances and
local option in taxation James R Gar
field. OF Ohio, presided Frederick n.
Judson, of st. Louis, the first speaker
spoke of taxation Of mortgages.
He said in part:
1.-THE chaotic condition Of American
taxation in the now confessed failure of
the general property tax cannot be bet
ter Illustrated than in the experience Of
the states, especially the recent expert
ences OF California and Missouri, in the
taxation of mortgaged real estate.
Lands within the limits of a state are
subject to it's taxing power and cannot
escape taxation, but the mortgages up
on real estate are represented by notes
or other securities which are subject tc
be listed by the holder for taxation at
his domicile, like other personal pro-
perty.
This theory Of the general property
tax involves double taxation where it IS
effective, that is the taxation OF
rests upon the property. But it has
failed to be effective so far as the tax
alton OF mortgages is concerned, for the
same. reasons that the taxation of all
Intangible personal property is inenec-
tive. It has been found impossible, GER
tainly in our cities. for the tax collector
TO reach mortgage notes or any person
al security, and with the exception Of
the comparatively small amount Sc
cured from administrations and trus-
tees, mortgages have practically gone
untaxed. The result. therefore, is TO
throw the entire burden upon the mort
eager, and the sense of injustice which
he feels in being required to pay a tax
on the full assessed value of his land,
when its value to him is reduced by
the amount Of the mortgage, is intensi-
fed by the recognized fact that the
mortgage as a rule escapes taxation.
THE inevitable conclusion is that land
should be taxed without reduction for
mortgage liens and that no attempt
should be made to tax mortgages. 1t is
idle to attempt equality in taxation by
a system which is necessarily ineffec-
tive. The real estate owner derives ben
eft from free competition Of capital. in
that he can borrow at the lowest rate of
interest. The holder of real estate. GER
tainly in our cities. expects to receive
normal income on his property after
paying taxes. but the unfortunate hold
er of mortgages or other personal secur-
tiles VINO is caught by the assessor in
the probate court or elsewhere is COM
PEELED to pay in effect an income tax OF
from 40 to so per cent. It is idle to ex-
pect that such a. tax can be collected
under any form Of self assessment
1T is not within the scope Of this pa
per to discuss how the wealth invested
in personal securities and mortgages
shall be taxed. but certainly it should
be by an effective and not an ineffective
system, and it should be the first re-
quisite of any rational system of taxa
ton that the assessor should only assess
what he can see and value"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-25
EpWARD,s WINNING WAYS.
How the King Retains His Popularity
With His People.

London, May 25.-Tbe kings escape
at the time of the accident on board the
Shamrock II last Wednesday has If
anything added to his popularity. With
what tact his majesty preserves the
happy relation between himself and his
subjects can be judged from an in
stance that occurred this week. Colonel
the Honorable Charles Eliot, whose
friendship with the king dated from the
time OF the royal visit to America,
when Colonel Eliot acted as the mentor
of the then Prince of Wales, lay dying
at the Sports club. Colonel Eliot had
not had any intimate relations with
the king for many years, but his maj
esty, hearing of the soldiers condition,
in rnediately drove to the club. got out
and inquired synpathetically for his
former friend and those visits were
continued daily until Colonel Eliot died.
Princess Christian also called at the
club, for Eliot was formerly a. member
of her household. She walked straight
to his room, said a few words and
kissed the dying mans hand.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-25

picnic next Wednesday at the home of
Mrs. Eugene Stotts
The last regular meeting Of the YES
puccian club this season will be held
Wednesday afternoon, May %. instead
of Thursday, which is the regular day
Of meeting, at the home of Mrs. Henry
StraWn at e07 West Sixth avenue. Mrs.
Walsh viii read a paper and there will
be a select reading by Mrs. Hayes
Miss Josephine Shellabarger will deave
next Saturday for a visit in New York
City with her brother.
Mrs. J. Barager who has been visiting
in Denver is IN Topeka the guest OF her
niece, Mrs. c. G. Hague, en- route to her
home in Canada.
Mrs w H. Davy of Atchison is Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. L. A Boyd at 14O6
West Sixth avenue
Mr.. Arthur Peters of louisville, Ind,
is in Topeka visiting Mr.. and Mrs. W. 0.
Anderson. Mr. Claude and Mr.. James
Anderson.
Mrs. w. o. Nevill and son Homer are
spending a few days in Kansas City.
Miss Edna Highfill has gone to Kansas
City to spend Sunday with her sister.
Mr. and Mrs. G. r. TroWbridge Of
Arkansas City will spend Sunday in To-
peka.
Miss Emma Beronius expects to spend
Sunday in Kansas City with her brother.
The Standard School of Shorthand,
$50 Kansas avenue. is giving it's annual
summer discount.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-25
For Children.

Nothing, that comes in q bottle is
more important for children than
Scott's emulsion of eod-Iiver OIL And
tin portant" means that it keeps them
in even health. on the highest plane of
physical life.
do they live on it, then?'
No. they don't touch it, except when
they need it.
when do they need it?''
Whenever they show, in whatever
way, the least disturbance of even bal
ance of health. It is not for acute dis
eases, with some exceptions; it is for
a slight falling or from first-rate con-
dition.
1t is to be used as a food. whenever
their usual food does not quite answer
the nurpose of food.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-25
WASHBURN MINSTRELs.
A Novel Entertainment by Students
Last Evening.

4SaSt evening
Shades of the departed hymn-tunesa and
scripture readings which inhabit the
chapel stage at Washburn college must
have been profoundly shocked last night
at the doings which went on there.
It was the Freshman's Minstrel Car
nivaI." Instead Of 4'Beulah Land" the
walls resounded to the tune OF ''Goo-goO
the midWeek prayer meeting or the
Sunday afternoon 7. NJ. c. A, the audi
ence heard the scraping feet of the
-and-wing dancers, the rattle Of the
bones, the bim--bam of the tamboes,
the jokes of the big-mouthed end men.
Altogether, the Freshmen gave a very
creditable show. and the chapel was
crowded with people to listen to it. Last
fall the class spent several hundred dol
lars in fitting out the football team with
was for the purpose o. raising money
to pay the balance due.
The Topeka High school dramatic
club assisted the Freshmen by present
ing farce, per Telephone" 1t was a
clever piece of work. The leading roles
were well taken by Miss Jessie Payne
and George L4aAfountain. Miss Jennie
Heap and Paul Ost the other members
of the cast also did creditable work
The mirstrelsy of the evening was
very we'll done under the direction of Q.
Henri Strawn. who is an end man of ex-
ceptional ability. The other end man
was Fred Wilson. These two were a
whole show in themselves. Billie Morse
also sang well The most artistic bit of
singing of the evening was by Walter B.
Mclaughlin. who has a fine baritone
voice.
For the minstrel show, Mr.. Deweese
and Mr.. Harshbarger were the CONVEX
sationaists; the tamboes were Strawn,
Rulings, Mclaughlin and Caferty; the
bOnes Wilson, Morse. Mcneil and Mills;
the ballad was composed of Vest, Kilby.
Fritts, Bolinger. Ramsey, Phillips. Dale,
and Cowgirl. Harry Cohn was pianist
A farce of one act. His Nom de
Plume was the curtain raiser. Miss
Nellie Lincoln and G. H. Strawn carried
the leading roles in this. ably assisted
by Fred II. Wilson and Miss Carrie
Wescott.
A pretty song and dance was done by
little Libbie Hill. and the Carnival quar-
tet composed of Misses Morrow Fuller,
McAuley and Wood sang Kentucky
Babe"
The whole entertainment was filed
with local hits, college Jokes, hot shot"
at several of the professors, and other
things which pleased the crowd of stud
ents and their friends.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-25
PEARL HARBOR SELECTED
As the Only Place in Hawaii Fit For
Naval Station.

Washington, May 25.-The naval board
having charge of the location of a naval
station on Pearl harbor, Hawaii, has
completed its work The board adheres
to the view that Pearl is the only harboF
in the Hawaiian group capable of con-
tanning a. naval station
1t is only five miles from Honolulu.
Much of the surrounding land has been
occupied for commercial purposes. The
board proposes to leave this shore land
for commercial purposes and if possible
to locate the naval station on the large
islands lying in the middle of the har-
Dor As some of this island land was
raised to a high price since it was learn
ed the government might want it, the
board is disposed to consider a much
larger tract Of island land. so that the
final selection may be made with less
restriction. The improvement of the
harbor contemplates a deep water chan
mel across the coral bar at the entrance.
and heavy batteries on each side Of the
entrance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-25
4 skIq q g. ..s,asgt ly,,I Is : Joy Esgsyer.

war in the ward and in the nearby
country north Of town. whether MEM
bers of the Grand Army or not, and all
of the soldiers Of the Cuban-Spanish
war, are cordially invited to attend. The
ministers Of the North side churches
and the citizens who feel interested in
services of this description are also in
vited. About one hundred seats in tho
church will be set apart for the post.
The Post hall will be opened at 10
o'clock a. m and all members Of both
orders are expected to report there at
this hour to make whatever preparation
may be needed for marching to the
church.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-25
LOWER FREIGHT RATES
Are Necessary to Development of
Oriental Trade.

New York, May Pa. Rostelman,
general superintendent of the Trans
siberian railroads, Asiatic division and
the nine steamships connected with the
railroad service in and around Port Ar
thur, has had an important conference
with E H. Hartman. Mr.. Bostelman
represents the Russian government in
semi official capacity, and his mission
in New York is understood to be to pro-
mote amicable traffic arrangements
with the Union Pacific lines and the
steamship interests controlled by the
Union Pacific Mr.. Bostelman said last
night that in his opinion there was little
hope for a speedy development Of Amer
lean commerce between San Francisco
and Chinese ports until the freight rate
of $11 ton is lowered It is understood
that he and Mr. Hartman went over
the subject fully and that Mr. Bostel-
man told Mr.. Hartman that the Rus
sian government desired the most cor
dial relations to exist between its rail
road and steamship lines and the lines
leading to the Pacific seaboard. Mr..
BoStelman also saw men identified with
the Northern Pacific interests and made
particular inquiry about the great
freight ships being built for that COM
pany at New London.
Mr.. RoStelman said:
It will have to ask to be excused from
discussing official affairs. We are doing
nicely with the railroad. across Siberia
and Manchuria and hope to have an all
rail route within the next Is months"