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The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-11-08
TO THE STOCKHOLDERS
In the Continental Building and Loan
Association and Citizens of
Gardnerville.

I take this opportunity to state to all
parties interested, that the recent ex-
element resulting from the work of
Leva and Harris in this community
was largely uncalled for.
1t is true that Harris had no connec-
ton with the Association in any way,
but it is also true'that Leva had to as
sumo all responsibility for business en-
trusted to him. So that there has been
no danger of any man losing any
money by doing business with him.
The Association, however, repudiates
and disapproves the methods employed
by Leva, and he was instructed to re-
port to the Home Office will state
in behalf of the Association that all
business written by these parties has
been duly turned in, and that mem
bers will receive their stock in due
time correct
Will further state that we hold Mr..
Brown blameless in everything con-
nected with this affair We always
desire to have the public report any
irregularity on the part of our agents.
Respectfully, A. e. REYNOLDS,
Special Agt., Cont. b. & l.. ASSN.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-11-08

1t is now generally known and I'M
derstood that Drunkenness is a disease
and not weakness. A body filled with
poison, and nerves completely shat
tered by periodical or constant use of
Intoxicating liquors, requires an anti
dote capable Of neutralising and eradi-
eating this poison. and destroying the
craving for intoxicants. Sufferers may
| now cure themselves at home without
publicity or loss OF time from business
by this wonderful "HOME GOLD
CURE'' which has been perfected after
many years of close study and treat
ment ofinebriates. The faithful use
according to directions of this wonder
full discovery is positively guaranteed
to cure the most obstinate case, no
matter how hard drinker. Our
records show the marvellous transfer
nation of thousands of Drunkards in
to sober, industrious and upright men.
WIVES CURE YOUR HUSBANDS!!
CHILDREN CURE YOUR FATHERSi
This remedy is in no sense a nostrum
but is a specific for this disease only,
and is SO skillfully devised and pre-
pared that it is thoroughly soluble and
pleasant to the taste, so that it can be
given in cup of tea or coffee without
the knowledge Of the person taking it.
Thousands of Drunkards have cured
themselves with this priceless remedy,
and as many more have been cured
and made temperate men by having
the "CURE' administered by loving
friends and relatives without their
knowledge in coffee or tea, and believe
to-day that they discontinued drinking
of their own free will. DO NOT WAIT
Do not be deluded by apparent and
misleading Improvement" Drive out
the disease at once and for all time
The ''HOME GOLD CURE" is sold al
the extremely low price of One Dollar
the placing within reach of everybody
a treatment more effectual than Others
costing $50 to$5O. Full directions &C
company each package. Special ad
vice by skilled physicians when re
quested without extra charge. Sen
prepaid to any part of the world or
receipt of One Dollar. Address Dept
E Alb EDWIN B. GILES & COMPANY
1880 and 1882 Market Street, Philadel
phia.
All correspondence strictly conf
Dental.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-11-08
Card of Thanks.

We desire to express our most sim
cere thanks to all the kind friends and
-neighbors who SO willingly assisted US
during our great trial and bereavement
3 l.. THOMPSON AND CHILDREN.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-11-08

Ed Walsh, of this city, is leading
member of an apple trust, which has
gained control of almost the entire
product of the Carson Valley outside
ofthe Dangberg and Hoffman orchards.
The apple crop this year isa record
breaker for this section of the country
and the fruit is of excellent quality
Carson NelOs.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-11-08

Services will be held next Sunday
Nov. 10th, as follows:
In the M. e. Church at Gardnervillt
at II o'clock. Sunday School at II M
In the Mottsville school house at
2;30,o'clock.
In the M. E. Church at Genoa 7:3C
P. NJ.
The public is cordially invited to at.
tend these services.
w. P. RANKIN, Pastor.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-11-08

We are now prepared to supply our
worthy patrons with all kinds of fruits
and vegetables at the lowest possible
prices. We have new Nevada potatoes
and all kinds'of fruits and vegetables
in abundance. In fact, everything in
our line is in excellent condition, and
you will run no risk to select from our
wagon, or order by mail, which will be
attended to promptly and with utmost
care.
QUoNG SING YUEN & Co.,,
Carson, Nevada. Arising, Mgr.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-11-08


ing prices for Nevada products this
week:
Flour, at mills, 81.
Wheat, $1.05.
Eggs, 80 cents.
Butter, choice dairy, % cents; cream
cry, 27cts.
Cheese, 123cts.
Potatoes, SIS.
Onions, there are none on the market
anywhere at the ruling price or at the
price offered. Thirty dollars is being
freely bid, but no one wants to take
that.
Hay, baled, $40.
Hay in stack, $3.50 to 81.
Beef, this commodity is acting a
little queer. No one wants to sell at
anything like the figure offered. Seven
cents, and in fact better than that,
could be had if buyers could find men
willing to sell. Producers are count
ing on an 81 and cent market before
spring and for that reason sellers are
not particularly anxious to sell at any
price.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-11-08
At Valley Springs.
The following arrivals are repor

The following arrivals are reported
this week:
L. Chighien, Sutro, New.
Giovanni Feroiti and Giuseppe Bis
agno of Dayton.
c. V. Taylor, James Benton, wife and
daughter, Mrs. Christensen and Miss
Christensen, of Carson.
Samuel Watson, Reno.
w. j. Langevin, Jas. B. Treadwell and
Chas. Zeither, of Sacramento.
w. S. Johnson and wife, Ellen Virgin
and Mr.. Blackwell and wife, of Genoa.
M.Krummes, Gardnerville.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-11-08

@. M. Phelps, Forestdale, VT, says
his child was completely cured of a
bad case of eczema by the use of De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. Beware OF
all counterfeits. 1t instantly relieves
piles. H A. N Todd.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-11-08
Meriting Mention.

Roll of Honor of Central district for
month ending Nov. /:
Celia Andersen, Mary Andersen,
Anna Heise, Frida Heise,
Dora Heise, Bertha Cordes.
Katie Andersen,
MARY E. LLOYD, Teacher.
Roll of Honor of East Fork school
for month of October:
Mabel Harris, Emma Hussman,
Ada Hussman, Clarence Hussman,
Edith Rodenbah, Ralph Springmeyer.
Josephine Clock,
AMY HERITAGE, Teacher.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-11-08

Z Lewis Ockerman, Gosh, Ind; 'De-
Wits Little Early Risers never bend
me double like other pills, but do their
work thoroughly and make me feel
like boy" Certain, thorough, gentle
II. A n. Todd.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-11-08
Church Notice.

There will be Sunday School and
English services at the Lutheran
Church next Sunday morning. Sun
day School at Fredericksburg ats p. M.
j. T. w. HoRsTMANN, Pastor.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-11-08

Do you suffer from piles? If SO do
not turn to surgery for relief. DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve will act more quick
ly, surely and safely, saving you the
expense and danger of an operation.
H. A. N. Todd.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-11-08

w. T. Wesson, Jacksonville, Va,
druggist, writes: "Your One Minute
Cough Cure gives perfect satisfaction.
My customers say it is the best remedy
for coughs, colds, throat and lung
troubles" Fl. A. N. Todd.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-11-08

DeWitts Little Early Risers never
disappoint. They are safe, prompt, gen.
tie, effective in removingall impurities
from the liver and bowels. Small and
easy to take. Never grippe or distress
+ IL; a. N. Todd.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-11-08
THE HOME GOLD CURE.
An Ingenious Treatment by which
Drunkards are Being Cured
Daily in Spite of Themselves.

No No.dous Doses. No Weakening of the
Nerves. A Pleasant and Positive Cure
for the Liquor Habit.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-11-08
The Market.

The Reno Gazette quotes the follow
ing prices for Nevada products this
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-11-08
Methodist Church News.

AMY HERITAGE, Teacher.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1901-11-08

All correspondence strictly conf
Dental.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-02
ANSWER FILED
By Big -Four Company In Case Brought by
Conductor.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Columbus, o., April 1.-The Big Four
Railroad Company today filed answer
in the suit brought by the Attorney
General to collect penalties because OF
the employment of inexperienced con-
ductors. 1t was claimed that under
the state law the comany was liable to
$1,000 damages. The company, in its
answer, claims that the conductor is a
man of experience, that the Ohio law
referred to does not provide for any
test or examination to determine the
competency of conductor, but eX
cludes from employment all persons
not belonging to certain class with
out regard to their competency.
The Big Four claims that this law is
void because it denies free contract
between railway companies and compe-
tent conductors unless they belong TO
favored class. The company claims
that this is in contravention of the
of the state and the
United States.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-02
STEEL STOCKS
Lead Very Heavy Trading on the New York
Exchange
BY Associated Press.

~ AcSOCIdJeu ITeSS.
New York, April 1.-The prodigious
volume of dealings in United States
Steel securities today brought the ag-
gregate sales of all stocks on the ex-
change within a measurable distance
of the largest dealings on record for a
single day. The total for today was
1,85S,SO0 shares. The sales of common
United States Steel amounted to 216,
100 and those of preferred, 16S, 300
shares, or for both asa. 900 shares.
which was 90 per cent of the total
dealings.
Single commission houses today did
a sufficient business in these stocks
alone to realize a handsome fortune
simply from brokerage commission on
their operations. One house was cred
tied with selling upwards of 100000
! shares of United States steel stock
preferred and various other houses be-
tween $4,000 and 100000 shares OF
| either one or the other stocks. Offer
ih6o III OllIeu OIdJeS oJtel SJOCho,
| which were hurled on the market, fair
ly staggered the prices for period, but
they would rally and moved upward
| through the avalanche, the common
rising 2la and closing at the top, while
the preferred rose an extreme IA and
closed within B of the top. Course of
these stocks had a large influence on
the ultimate movement of the whole
| stock market. There were points of
great strength here and there in the
early dealings, but profit taking. The
sales We're on an enormous scale and
the movement of prices highly irregu-
lar and conflicting until past the noon
hour. Many of the opening advances
were wiped out before the final out
burst which carried prices to the
highest of the day. A final realizing
movement carried the most activt
stocks down again from one to two
points and made the closing very irreg-
ular. The bond market business was
large and the movement of prices ir-
regular. U. S. IS and new As declined
one-quarter.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-02
WILLIAMSBURG.

The citizens of Williamstown met
Saturday evening and nominated the
following ticket: Mayor, w. A. Nor
ris; Recorder, Geo. Ahrentz; Council
men, N. w. Athey, A. s. Richards, b.
Lane. j. w. Rider, G. w. Bowling.
d. A. Uhl returned Monday even
ing from business trip to Hunting
ton.
Capt Dayton Randolps, pilot on the
steamer Virginia, will move his family
from Reedville, o., tomorrow to Viii
Jamestown.
Mr.. Neal Beeson. of Dulan, w. Va,
's>mstown
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-02
$500 REWARD!

We will pay the above reward for any case. of
Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Sick Headache,
Indigestion, Constipation or Costiyeness we
cannot cure with Liverita, the Up-To-Date
Little Liver Pill, when the directions are strict
ly complied with. They are purely Vegetable,
and never fail to give satisfaction. 25c boxes
contain 100 Pills. 10c boxes contain 40 Pills, sc
boxes contain 10 Pills. Beware of substitutions
and limitations. Sent by mail. Stamps taken;
NERVITA MEDICAL CO., Cor. Clinton and
Jackson Sts., Chicago, Ill Sold by
Sold BY Beagle & Lytle and A. J..
Richards, Druggists. Marietta, Ohio.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-02
B. & 0. s-w. r r
Time Table Nov. rs.

ttUNb uut0 HuWs Gos
Trains Arrive at and Depart from Union
Station.
ARRIVE WESTWARD. DEPART
= IL d m-Athens, Chillicothe, I'll 10 pm
Cincinnati, Louisville,
~. Louis and all points
West, South and s-west
'12 30 = nl-Belpre, Athens, Chill 90 m
licothe,and way stations.
10 p m--Belpre. Athens, Chill. 40 80 IN
43 IN ltcothe, Cincinnati and
Sunday Louisville, ST Louis
only and all points west and
south.
t12 SO p m-Belpre, Parkersburg. 81 O5 D m
Chillicothe Cincinnati
and way 5tations.
= O5 NIB elpre, Pa rkers. rs p M
burg. ChillicO5he. Gin
cinnati Louisville, ST.
Louis, Chicago and all
points west, south and
southwest.
20 a m-Parkersburg and Belpre Local
EASTWARD.
~ 10 m-Belpre, Parkerspurg, TO 90 o m
Salem, corn wallis,
Clarktburg, Grafton,
and all way stations.
s12 90 m-Belpre, Parkersburg, II O5 D m
Grafton Washington,
Baltimore, Phils delphi
ia and New York
11a m-Parkersburg, Wash. % Top m
ington, alt t1more,
PHILADELPHIA and New York.
40 10 p pm-Parkersburg, Wash 'I1 40 m
lngton. Baltimore Phil
adelphia, New York,
Boston and all points east.
~'Daily. tExcept Sunday.
All trains OF Marietta District run to Park.
ersburg.
For through tickets to all points in the
United States, Canada ard Mexico, with de-
tailed information as to rates routes. sleeping
car accommodations ETC., please call on
address:
u. NJ. PAYNE Ticket Agent, Marietta, o.
A. II. SNIDER. Passenger AEt., Marietta, o.
o: P.MCCARTY, Genl Passenger Agent,
incinuati o
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-02
Wante,l-A Wife

Must be strong and never have lame
back-DR. RANKIN'S KIDNEY TAB
LETS stop the pain at once and cure
permanently. Sold by Beagle & Ly-
tie and A. ]. Richards, druggists, Mari
etta, Ohio.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-02
Miss Phoebe Brown.

Miss Brown has returned to the
city after a course of study and has re-
sumed her classes in piano and voice
culture. She may be found at her
rooms, 22s Fifth street. opposite the
College
Tu. Tn. & Sat. Nov. 1-tf.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-02
Rathhons's Property Ordered Sold.
By Associated Press.

Hamilton, April Judge Neilan to
day ordered the hydraulic property
owned by E. G. Rathbone and the
heirs of the late l.. d. Campbell, and
capitalized at 100000. sold. and ap'
pointed j. j. Patter trustee to conduct
the sale.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-02

Perfect womanhood depends on per-
feet health. Natures rarest gift of
physical beauty comes to all who use
Rocky Mountain Tea this month. 35c.
Ask your druggist
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-02
Treaty viii Probably be Accepted.
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
st. Petersburg, April 1.-THE new
term within which the signature of the
Manchurian agreement is demanded
expires Wednesday. Confidence is
expressed here that the treaty will be
accepted substantially in its present
form.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-02
TOLEDO MARKET

BY Associated Press.
Toledo, o., April Wheat, 76;
corn. 431k; oats. 2S1a; rye, 531s; cloy-
ersed, sc. So. Oil unchanged.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-02

Ordinary household accidents have
no terrors when there's bottle of DR..
Thomas Eclectric Oil in the medicine
chest. Heals burns. cuts. bruises,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-02

For further information call on or
address G. M. Payne, Ticket Agent.
Union Depot.
l.. w. JAMES. General Passenger
Agent,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-02
BUTTER AND EGGS.

By Associated Press.
Philadelphia, Pa, April 1.-Butter
22K; eggs, 10,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-02

Dark Face figures, p n time. Light Face A. N. time.
Connections leave NewcOmerstOwn
via Pittsburgh DivlsiOn.-For Pittsburgh
and the East, y 43 am, I'll 81 am. Y II pm. For
For Colum bus. is Sc am. For Columbus and
Cincin natl, %1l % am, al rs pm. Indianapolis
and st. Louis, III rs pm. For Columbus and
Chicago, " 90 pm.
Connections leave Canal Dover via
Cleveland d Pittsburgh DivislOn.-For
Cleveland. Canton and Fort Wayne Route
points, Chicago, Pittsburgh and intermediate
points, n 20 am and t2 so pm.
*Daily. Except Sunday. Alag stop.
l.. L. LOREE, f. A. FORD,
General Manager General Passenger Agent
ll-25.OO.-N PITTSBURGH, PENN'A.
For time cards, rates of fare, through tickets,
baggage checks, and further information re-
SardinC the running Of trains, apply to any
sgent OF the Pennsylvania Lines.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-02
..s Il NEW y u
FURNITURE STORE.

The U. 9. Furniture Store is
now open for business, and
stocked with full line of furni-
ture, lace curt"ins. rugs, mattings,
linoleums and LADIES' TAILOR
MADE SUITS of he very latest
styles. Prices W. Pa, ments
easy.
U. C. FURNITURE CO.,
Ward-HiChoIS Block, Second Street.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-02
CIRCUIT RACES.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Memphis, April LIN hard rain
storm Robinson and Leach's bare mare
Larkspur won easily the rich Mont
gomery handicap by a length from
The Conquerer. There were twelve
estarters at the opening day of the
Memphis Jockey Clubs spring meeting
and about 5000 persons were in attend
ance. Silver Dale and Mamie Dolan
were the only winning favorites.
Six furlongs: Silver Dale, first; W..
Delsoe, second; st. Marcos, third.
Time, 1:1S.
Four furlongs: Red Hook, first; H.
l.. Coleman, second; Jean De Resske,
third. Time, so.
Mile: Mamie Nolan. first; Elcaney,
second; Plead, third Time, 1:4S.
Mile and sixteenth. Montgomery
handicap Larkspur, 104 Ransom. 9
to won; The Conquerer ,106 j. Woods
to 1, second; Aloha II, 9S Cochran,
20 to /, third. Time, 1:53$. Brig
ade, Ohnet, Peaceful, Senator Bever-
idge, The Unknown, Our Nellie, Joe
Doughty, Caviar also ran.
| Four furlongs: Barouche, first;
Tenny F., second; The Boston, third.
Time, so.
Mile: Jonewoou, first; Heroics, sec
ond; Petit Maitre, third. Time, 1:40.
BY Associated Press.
Washington, D. c., April 1.-Not a
favorite won at Bennings today.
Five furlongs: Invasion, first;
Speedmas, second; Obliged, third
Time, 1903 AS.
One half mile: Tamah Newas. first,
Laracor, second; Frivol, third
| Time, so 2-5.
Six and one-hal ffurlongs; Rober
Waddel won. Kid Cox started, bu
broke down and failed to finish. Two
starters. Time, 1881.
Four and one-half furlongs: Slidell
first; Rightaway, second; Filiform
third. Time, sc 3-5.
Seven furlongs: Beau, first; Pune
tual, second; Tamarine, third. Time
1872 rs.
Mile and 60 yards: Belgrade, first
Knight of the Garter, second; Bea,
| Ideal, third. Time, 1:49 3-5.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-02
Ohio River Railroad.
Time Table Effective Nov. 25th, 1900.
(Bastern Time)
GOING NORTH,

Leave Wiliamstown-
d7:H a. m............... 20 wheeling
"10:36 a. m. ..... to New Martinsvill0
d12:45 p. to Pittsburg and East
1851 p. M. Wheeling and Int. pointA
"5: 10 p. M, Ohio Valley Express Pitts
burg and East.
1912 p. m. .Sistersville and int. points
s9.07 p. M, New MartinsVille and Int.
points.
GOING SOUTH.
1856 a. m. ....... Ito Parkersburg
d11:17 a. m. ..... -. to Parkersburg
*12:03 p. m, Ohio Valley Express to
Huntington and Cincinnati.
d2:3 30 p. m. ............... TO kenovA
a.: As p. m. 80. -. 40 PIT. Pleasant
d7:06 p. m. -. ..... to Parkersburg
~S:o4 p. m. 10 FarRerSDurB
D daily. daily except Sunday.
L. e. CHALEN0R,
Gen. Pass. Agent.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-02

installed its plant Norwood Marietta Ohio where
prepared turn out of all descriptions especially
oil country road and heavy We also make the finest buck
the market Also farmers express wagons We will be
pleased to show person wishing purchase work in all
stages of All invited inspect plant
and work.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-02
Columbus & Toledo Short Line.

MARIETTA, COLUMBUS & CLEVE-
LAND RAILROAD.
Formerly the T. & o. C. Ex.
Time Table in Effect May 20 1900.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-04-02
O. 81. X. n. n.
TIME CARD IN EFFEc- DEC. 1nd, lsa,

All Trains Daily except sunday.
Noe. 10 and ~ make close connexions
zAnesyille with the n. n O, and Pan Hapdl
tralna for Colnmbps. ChicaRn and the weat,
J. HOPE 6UrOH. General Manager.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-31
UP CENT AND A HALF
RATE ON WHEAT BETWEEN MIN
NEAPOL.S AND CHICAGO
SLIGHTLY ADVANCED
FLOUR TARIFF UNCHANGED
Railroads Admit That European
Mills Can Compete With Amer
lea. but Say They Are
Not to HIame.

IF the Minneapolis millers look to the
81. Paul-Chicago railroads to save them
from being practically shut out of the
foreign market they are doomed to dis
appointment. At yesterdays meeting at
the Omaha office the rate on wheat be-
tween Minneapolis and St. Paul and Chi
cago was raised from cents to I]2 cents
The flour rate was not disturbed.
The millers wanted a l0-cent rate on
wheat and a Decent rate on flour. The
present flour rate is 1872 cents from the
Twin Cities to Chicago. There were no
representatives from the milling concerns
present at Yesterdays conference, nor
were any communications from them
read to the freight men. Railroad OH
Gals say that nothing Will be done to re-
duce the present rate on flour, and even
predict that, after the close of naViga-
ton, the flour tariffs will be materially
raised.
Minneapolis papers have given the mil
lers' side of the question, in which the
railroads are accused of so discriminating
in rates between grain and flour in favor
of the former commodity that the
mills will not be able to compete with
foreign markets. 1t is claimed that the
grain can be shipped to Europe at such
a low rate that it can be ground into
flour over there and sold below the fig
marketed. This the railroads do not
deny, but they have their own side of
the story.
Here is the railroads side of the story
as told by several of the prominent
freight officials of the local lines: 1t is
admitted that grain can be shipped Ia
Europe very much cheaper than flour.
but the railroads are not to blame for
this. The whole responsibility for the
discrimination rests with the Atlantic
steamship companies. These companies
boats are suffering from the want of ton
mage. They are willing to take grain as
ballast at almost any rate. In some
cases these boats have carried grain
across to Europe for nothing in order to
have ballast in their bottoms.
The steamship companies, on the other
hand, know that plenty of flour is being
shipped to Europe. They also know that
the millers are anxious TO get their flour
across the ocean. and therefore keep the
rates up high. When they see fit they
raise the Hour rates. And this, SO the
railroads claim, is the reason that SO
much grain is being shipped end why the
American mills will suffer such severe
blow in their foreign trade this year.