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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-14
SIOUX CITY JUBILATES
CITY COUNCIL MUST CONTROL WA
TER WORKS.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Feb. 19.-Sioux City
scored a decisive victory in the Iowa SUI
preme court today when that body re-
Yersed the decision Of the lower court in
the famous Sioux City water works case.
The decision means that the control and
operation Of the water works will pass
from the trustees appointed by the dis
trict court to the city council.
The court held that the law providing
for the appointment Of trustees by the
district court is unconstitutional and that
The state has no right to manage munich
pal corporations.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-14
CLOSING GAP IN TALK
EASTERN AND WESTERN TELE-
PHONE WIRES TO MEET.

SPOKANE, Wash, Feb. 1S-The clos
ing of the last gap between the telephone
systems of the Eastern and Western
states is promised by the Rocky Noun
tain Bell Telephone company for 1903.
Supt. Somers said today: I'VE are fig
uring to build as far east as Miles City,
Mont this year, but I fear we cannot
close the gap this season. Next year we
expect to build to the Montana-Dakota
line and connect there with the North
western for st. Paul and Eastern
points,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-14
LA CROSSE WILL PROFIT
THROUGH COLD STORAGE FIRE AT
NEENAH, WIS.
Special to The Globe.

LA CROSSE. Wis, Feb. 13.-N. Simon.
of the Neenah, Wis, Cold Storage COM
pany, whose plant was recently destroy
gill, Joseph Boschert, George Mcmillan
and number of other capitalists of this
city, with the intention of rebuilding its
recently destroyed at Neenah was the
largest cold storage warehouse in the
state, and valued at 100000, and the plant
20 be built here will be on even a larger
scale.
With Simon are S. N. Ramsay, Fond
du Lac; John Voght, Arihula, and J. A.
Ennison, Fond du Lac.
Word was received tonight of the death
Los Angeles, Cal. of paralysis Rossiter
one was q prominent citizen of La
Crosse. He was a railroad contractor
and built many hundred miles of the
Santa Fe.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-14
HAwKEYE VETERANS.
Hold Annual Encampment and Elect
Officers.
Special to The Globe.

MASON CITY. Iowa. Feb. 19--Tbe an
hual meeting Of the state encampment
was held in this city last evening The
occasion was the unwilling of the statue
of Patriotism Many of the prominent
Sons of Veterans and Grand Army men
of the state were present The addresses
of the evening were made by Hon. James
Z. Blythe, of this city, and Col. J. G.
Adams. of Chicago.
The following state encampment officers
were elected: Captain, James E. Blythe.
Mason City; first lieutenant, James Whip
pie; Vinton; second lieutenant, w A
Buchanan, Ottumwa; sergeant, J. H.
Pickett, Oskaloosa; council, Frank A
Jackson, Des Moines; Fred Bennett
Sioux City; W. A. Buchanan, Ottumwa
and Frank Merriam, Des Moines.
A banquet was served at the Anderson
at which Harry Greene, of DEBORAH was
POSTMASTER
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-14
Cuckoo Chewing Chuck.

RED LODGE, Mont, Feb 13-Cuckoo
Bilant in jail waiting trial for the killing
of Dave Davidson, at Bridger, and whose
refusal to eat caused the sheriff to fear
that he would starve himself to death be-
fore his trial has finally given up the
fight and is again eating. He abstained
from food for one week.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-14
Retail GrOcers, State Convention,
FaribauIt-OficiaI Route, 1.-The
Milwaukee,

Special Accommodations for grocers from
Twin Cities and the Northwest will be
provided by THE Milwaukee"
Twin City delegations will leave Min
neapolis 100 a. m. and st. Paul 500
a. m, February 18th.
Cheap excursion rates have been ar
ranged. Tickets on slle February 18th
to 18th, good to return until February 2lst
to 23rd.
Three passenger trains each way be-
tween Twin Cities and FaTfbault each
day via 'The Milwaukee,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-14

Successors to SchOch 6 Birmingham,
Library Building, 9TH and st. Peter.

seasonable suggestions for purse-care-
full people: Come where the dollar goes
, the furthest, where the qualities are the
highest where the service is the best.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-14
Conductor Foote Killed.

Special to The Globe.
PRESTON. Mimi, Feb. 13-w. w.
Foote, for thirty years conductor on the
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul, was
run over and killed here tonight. It is
supposed his foot slipped while he was
nlighting from a car.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-14
Editor Runne Is Safe.

Special to The Globe.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb 13-Repre-
sentative McCleary has recommended for
Teappointment James Ruane as postmas-
ter at Slayton.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-14


the opinion that nearly all the county
auditors We're in favor of the tax code
as 1t nav stands, and felt that it should
be p0Gsed. He then went on in a tech
meal manner, demonstrating some Of the
advantages of the proposed code on books
Of the county auditors office.
County Auditor I. N. Tompkins, of Red
WOOD county, spoke on the measure, and
John Olson, Of Lake county was about
70 read long address upon the subject
When Senator Wilson opened his eyes and
suggested that Mr.. Olson's remarks might
be printed and laid on the desks Of the
senators. This suggestion met with the
approval Of all present, as it was nearly
l o'clock, and there were some evluences
OF senatorial appetite.
The county treasurers and auditors
after the meeting decided to get together
and formulate their opinions on the pro-
posed tax code and present them to the
tax committee for their consideration.
Senator Knatvold's bill, appropriating
$4,000 for the purpose of. fighting any
unlawful railroad combination in the
state was referred to the finance COM
nittee yesterday. The committee took it
along with several other bills. All the
members Of the committee were In favor
Of UNFOLDING the laws of the state even at
cost of $4,000 and will report for the
favorable consideration of the bill this
morning.
Senator Meilicke presented the first Pc
tition to the senate yesterday. 1t was
from the residents Of Belle PLANE and
protested against the passage oe the tax
code. The petition received the usual
reference The senate will meet at 10
O'Clock this morning, after which there
will be the usual meeting of the tax COM
mittee
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-14
Lumber Turned 10 Ashes.

Special to The Globe
LAKE CITY, Mimi. Feb. 13.--The lum-
Der shed of Colin Sinclair was destroyed
filed with dressed lumber and was
valued at about $4,000 and carries 5000
insurance.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-14
AN ACTOR MISSING.
j. w. Cope Disappeared at Sioux
City.

o. W. OOpG sioux
City.
OMAHA, Feb 81. w. Cope. who has
been playing the part of Henry Candy,
in the ARIZONA company, disappeared
after the matinee at Sioux City yester-
day and has not been seen since The
company arrived in this city today and
much anxiety is felt for his safety. Mr..
Cope had several hundred dollars with
him when last seen and foul play is sus-
pected. His wife, who is also with the
company, is much concerned for his safe
ty. The police have been asked to assist
in locating him.
SIOUX CITY, iowa, Feb. 1S.-J. w.
Cope left Sioux City Wednesday night.
having. bought a ticket over the Illinois
Central railroad for Chicago It was
learned today that he is in Des Moines
where his parents live. 1t is said that
he visited them when the Arizona
company played in Des Moines Tuesday
night, and had appeared melancholy and
preoccUpied ever since.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-14
New Bills introduced.

The following bills were introduced in
the senate yesterday:
S. F. No. Is, Baldwin-F7or the assess
ment ard taxation of corporations doing
business in the state of Minnesota under
the laws of any other state or country
Referred ITO the tax committee
S. f. No. 49, Grindeland-To authorize
villages in certain cases to assume and
ray the Indebtedness of towns and to
issue bonds to raise funds for that pur-
pcse. Referred to the reception COM
mittee.
S. F. No. 20. Grindeland-ro Iegalize
certain interpretations of villages under
chapter 145 of the general laws of 1885,
and several acts amendatory thereof
Referred to the reception committee
S. r. No. 21-Smith, j. Dan act to
amend section 1 of 225 Of the general
laws of 1885, entitled an act to prevent
the pollution of rivers and sources Of
water supply, being section 43O Of the
general statutes of 1894
S. F. No. %. Stockwell-To prohibit the
cutting and sale of ice from ponds and
lakes in cities of more than 100000 inhab-
itants. and prescribing certain punish
ments therefor.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-14
FRESH FISH
FOR FRIDAY.

Sliced Halibut Steak, per Ib............ 1Sc
Sliced Salmon Steak, per ID ....,..... 12c
Smells, per Id Observation-Disclosures. Sc
Fresh White1sh, per Id ............... Sc
No. fresh-caught Pike, per lb....... Sc
Nc. fresh-caught Trout, per lb -. 12c
Oysters, per quart ...................... S5c
Whole Goldfish, per Id ..........,....... 41ac
Holland Herring, per key ...........-.. zoe
Einpan HaddIe, per Id .................. &c
Gold Finish Bloaters, per box ........ SOC
Smoked Whitef1sh, per Ib .121Ac
Smoked Salmon. Smoked Halibut, An
chovies and Salt Sardellen.
Whiteflsh, per pail ...................... Soc
Mackerel, per pail NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. CSC
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-14
TAX FOREIGN
CORPORATIONS

Continued From First Page.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-14
Taxation of Franchises,

The other two bills which have been
introduced will afford all the relief that
is demanded. The amendment to Sec
ton 1880 Of the statute which / have in
troduced provides for the taxation of
public franchises in the following man
ner: From the aggregate value Of the
stock and bonds of the corporation de-
Duet the aggregate assessed valuation
OF the real and personal property Of the
corporation, and tax the remainder. BY
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-04-04
ATLANTIC CITYS FIRE
The Estimated Loss Is Thought To Re
S750,000-Many Baltim0reans
At The Resort.

AS stated by the bulletin displayed ~
front OF the CAPITAL office shortly affer
II o'oloek yesterday morning. a IRE vas
raging at Atlantic CITY a nunabtr Of hosels
were then consumed and a great ccraa
grafton was feared.
Later accounts stated ths TIRE shat de-.
siroyed S75o. eco wosth OF property start
ed either IN the Tarlion Hotel OF Brad, :
bathhouse, Corner OF Illinois avenue and
the Boaid walk. and was discovered al o
a. m. The following twelve hotels wefe
burned (: The LuraY and its annex, the
Norwood; Straiford. New Holland. Bryu
Mawr, Berkeley, Suckney, Evard. Rio
Crande, MsfvIne, Academy Hotel and
Academy Of Music, Windsor. Tarlton.
Among the stores and other places Of
business burned we're Keeler's drug store
Freisinger's art store. Brsds's batkheusr.
johns drug store. Nabass & K-zarr's
Oriental goods store. Aaines, toe a ilgist' $.
Shimamura lPanese and Ching Hop
Chings Chinese novelty shops, Fleu's
art store; Partridge & Richardson's ory
goods store. the Woman's Exchange.
z INNS hair d'essing establishment and
MOVERS jewelry store Young's ocsaa
pier blsZsd feicely. the Marine Hail n
the centre being entirely destroyed. The
hfe cut the big pier into two scciions
The fire occurred in the extra b. lrd-
GUS district. where insurance rates are
very high and little insurance vas car
lied. There IS only SIC. 600 Insurance on
the Academy OF Music and the Acad-my
Hotel. where the loss is sI2S ooo. Hun-
dfeds OF BslumoTeans are al Atlantic
City spending Easter week, and many
were guests at the hotels thar were burn
ed. which were in the midst Of the "Bal-
umore colony. The Atlantic City ere
department was aided by three engines
from Philsdelohia and tEo from Cam
den, N. j., carried on special trains. TIE
fire was under control at % pm.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-04-04
STATE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.
State Geologist 0larks To Resume Work Of
Mapping The State.

State Geologist William d. Clark has
just completed arrangements with the
Director OF the United States Geological
Survey for the resumption OF the field
work OF mapping the state OF Maryland
during the coming season.
Provisional plans have been arranged
for the expenditure of ,ll available
balance OF last years funds to be ustd
in completing map OF Wicomico county.
At the same time the extension OF some
preliminary work with a view 10 the
mapping OF Baltimore county will be
undertaken. Messrs. w. Carvel Hall
and T. G.. Basinger will have charge OF
the topographic work. and Mr.. Z. L
McNair of the preliminary work.
DIR. Clark hopes later, when the Legis-
lature has provided Tor the appropriation
for the next two years, to extend these
plans so as to arrange for the final
mapping Of all OF Baltimore county, ard
probably also OF Queen Anne's county.
The State Survey Is now preparing Tor
for publication the map of Hartford coun-
ty, which was made two yeats ago in
cooperation with the United States.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-04-04
THE CORONATION ROBES.
Neaet ea ExhtAisian me Norfolk
Hsuss fsr nea~af sf the reeresses
Are Rfeh o. EabrsIaery.

Descriptions 81 the coronation robes
Of the king and queen. now making in
England. says the London correspond
ent 81 the New York Tribune, empha-
sire the fact that the coming pageant
vii be the richest ard most magnif-
cent on recorf. The model now exhib-
tied az Norfoik house FOR the benefit
of the peeresses has embroidered her
aldie devices On the kiftie. The license
@ tntrodura eoafa farms and convert
the cnrunatfon mantia into an heraldic
garment tEnrlies an enormous Increase
In exrenslNeneas through the lavish
uEe ~ emhrctfsrles. TIE diplomatic
set has been Informed fhat invitations
% The corunattan ceNemouy win be
restrfctae - anhsssaHor and wife,
and that 80 ether oHeiaia resident In
the ewhassieN. mnch lees their wives
or aaurhters, ull ts afmitted. An
excsptiru uufaahfeIIiT win hs made in
The case - Heary waite. en- account
q hls frisuiship 81 ieng standing with
the kinr.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-04-04
STILL UNSETTLED.
No Decision In The Matter Of An Extra
Session Of The Legislature Up
To 3P M. Today.

Up TO 4 o'clock this afternoon the Gov.
ernor had taken no decisive measures
toward setting the question OF an extra
session OF the Legislature bv issuing a
call for same IN order 10 pass The Tax
Levy bill. There seems TO be no other
course open TO the Governor than to call
the Legislature in order to pass the neces-
sary bill.
Governor Smith is not in position 10
indicate his action until he shall have
heard definitely from the Attorney Gen.
eral as to the legal course to be pursued.
IL Is taed that the proceedings of the
extra session will be confined exclusively
10 the passage OF the Tax Levy Bills and
that no necessity will exist Tor a session
Of more than one day-in fact, the de-
sired bill could be introduced and passed
ih' 'ough both Houses in one DAY under a
suspension OF the rules. There is record
Of such speedy legislation On the closing
day OF the session OF 1888 bill reducing
The price OF gas in Baltimore disappeared
from the Senate files. Just as soon as
The THEFT was discovered another bill was
introduced, and under a suspension oi
the rules, il was rushed through both
aANNeNe' ~ bO ORROoAibU W tHC dN
Levy Bill develops, and il is difficult to
understand what should prompt any
opposition, II will be possible tor mem.
bers to come here on the morning tain.
organic both Houses. adopt rules 10 suit
the occasion. pass the bill and adjourn in
time to take the noon or second alter
noon train for their homes. Such brief
session with mileage, pay OF desk clerks
and other expenses should not cost the
state over 81 500.
II, however, the House or Senate takes
Il into IFS head TO pass any other than the
tax rate bill. there ~ill be storms. An op-
poriuni'y will be { n red for Tesurrecting
every bill defeated at the regular session
and Of refealing some Of those that pass
ed. This would m an the temperance
OF the several oyster bills, the Corrupt
Practices Bill. Six .Tickets.for-a q iarfer
Bill. open Cut" Bill and others that
did not pass. I, will require strong
arm to keep the legislature down TO the
lone object for which it will be called
Once II breaks away IL will gart off on a
career that will know no end.
II called at all. the extra session will
be held during the present month.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-04-04
The Austrian Warship.

The Austrian cruiser Szigeivar now
anchored eff the S1ntee wharf at the Ma
val Academy is expected to leave for
Baltimore tonight or tomorrow morning
Yesterday afternoon all OF the sficers on
board the Szltgetvar came ashore and
we're escorted by Lieut.. w. T CIuyerius
and several other officers, through var
ious departments Of instruction at the
Naval Academy. the barracks and the
new buildings now under construction.
They expressed themselves we'll pleased
with all they saw OF the great American
Naval Academy, owing to their short stay
here II will be impossible to arrange any
large iunc ions in thsir honor, but Super.
intendent and Mrs Wainwright will en-
terrain them at dinner tonight.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-04-04
TEXTILES BUILDING, LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION.
A GREAT SUCCESS.
The Entertainment Of Recitations, Music
Song And Pleasing Tabloaux
At Opera House.

A very pleasing entertainment OF reel
ta,ions, music. song and tableaux, was
given last night at the Opera House
under the direction OF Miss Thompson.
The audience was large one, and judy
ing from the repeated applause. the ex-
cellent program was heartily appreciated.
The initial number on the program
was "Florodora Sexiette' by six little
girls and six little boys. who sang very
pl.asingly the nov famous and catchy
air, "Tell Me Petty Maid:ns." The six
little girls looked charming in white
dresses. rcd sashes. red slippers and red
hose, and large straw hats faced with
red ard tied with red strings.
The little boys we're equally attract.
i've in m ode raglans. dark suits, white
vests, rcd necklies, gray Fedora bats
and red carnations as bouitoniere.
They also wore gray suede gloves. They
all we'll and their gestures were very
effective. The saxaphonc selections by
Mr.. Wrighison, OF 81. Johns College,
were unusually well rendered. Mr..
Wns htson is member Of the St. John s
College Band, and is valuable acquisi-
iion to that musical organization.
Miss May Cunlmins, OF the Peabody
Conservatory OF Music, Baltimore, rem
dertd several vocal snlections. Miss
Cummins has voice OF rare sweetness
and power. The tones Of her high notes
are sweet and clear, and her low notes
well rounded. She received repeated
encores A number OF beautiful tableaux
we're attractive features OF the program.
Among these were "The Bow and
Arrow" Power OF Payer" "Little
Ones Lullaby" prayer and Blessing"
and Human Flag"
Miss AIi.e Youse, president Of the
Salisbury College of Expression, Bali.
more, gave several recitations, among
which was "How Salvador Won" and
an original arrangement by Miss Youse
OF a scene from "The Sign OF The
Cross" introducing Mercia, Siephanus,
Marcus and others This was exceed.
ingly we'll executed. Miss Youse is an
artist, which the success Of her college
has demonstrated.
Mr.. Watson, a member OF ST. Anne S
choir, rendered vocal selections in good
voice. Miss Little, II Baltimore, reeited
in a pleasing manner with instrumental
accompaniment, which harmonic d with
Miss Liule's voice. The accompan-
ist OF the evening was Mrs. Wigley
Miss Hannah Randall accompanied Miss
Cummins' solos. A very attractive iea.
ture OF the program was "cake walk
by tiny little girls and boy. The enter
tainment was great success and rejects
credit upon Miss Thompson. under whose
management II was given. The prcceecs
are for the Emergency Hospital fund.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-04-04
A Naval Funeral.

The remains oil L.eut.-Comdr. r. r.
Brainard. U. S. N. were inferred this
morning in the Naval Cemetery The
funeral services were held in the Naval
Academy Chapel, Chaplain H. II. Clark.
officiating. The pallbearers werel Lieut..
Commanders I. M. Orchard and ]
Hood, Lieu,s. L. S. Van Duser, w. p.
Wrnchell and c. S Williams and Prof.
P. r. Ager The funeral was conducted
with full naval ceremony. Members OF
the FRS, NJ. (. Church choir sang at the
services The funeral was very largely
attended. The officers and cadets OF the
Austrian cruiser Szi,getvar were present
at the obsequies.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-04-04
MADE USE OF By THE ARMY.


An iuEeaious methad 81 communi-
cation kmuwm "a teiautonraph has
been adopted ~ fhe uar department.
This - ca iustFumenE fnF transmit
ting mesaaNeH 1a writing. which has
beeu under tess "a PERT Wadswurth.
y. y. Et - an atf fsFlca 81 the late
Elisha Gray. uf ChieSFs. which sume-
how az utheF has failed g. BE- adopted
generally. When Ia vas arst intro-
dueed II was eNrarts.g thaa it would
do aeaV with teieErarhV. since By
the sysfen it wma nessitla to write
a messars af nna rn8 of the line and
have it rsrrssiare.f la ernet chirog-
raphw &C tha nsheF enA
The sveseun uas faanf e. - of con
siderable uas aa Waaswurth tn the
transniaainn uf tactical and hallstic
data from the battery rnmmauders'
poslfion-anfiInw sfatiuus e. fhe guns.
The iustafluE af enc aelautnrruph az
other Efasions nFuirahiV uil follow.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-04-04
"A HOmespuu Heart. A Dramatic Gem.

A play OF intense heart interest and
one interspersed with pathos, bright
comedy and strong situations is "a
Homespun Heart. which comes 10 the
Opera House on Monday night April 7
The scene OF the play is laid in central
Ohio and tells the story OF the love OF a
young couple in a rural community. who
are foi time parted through the dark
designs OF miserly old money lender.
aided by a scheming adventures. but.
in the end they are hwarted through the
efforts of the half Sitted brother OF the
heroine As sweet as spray OF apple
blossoms in this gem Of pastoral dramas.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1902-04-04
ANNAPOLIS. MD. FRIDAY. APRIL a. 1902.
BUILDING OF wARSEIIPS.
The Construction Of Ships By The United
States Government Urged BY
Labor Leaders.

States Government Urged By
Labor Leaders.
Advocates OF the Government building
its own bate hips were heard Wednes-
w by the House Committee on Naval
Affairs in considering the naval appro-
priation bill. Those appearing as repre-.
sentative labor leaders were Jas. O'Con-
nell. OF California, president OF the Inter.
national Association OF Maehinisis; John
McNtil. president OF the Brotherhood OF
Boiler Makers and Iron Ship Builders.
and r. S. Wilson, a foreman in the
Norfolk navy yard.
Representative George E. Foss, chair
man OF the committee, sounded a note OF
warning during the hearing when he
cautionsd MIR. Mcneil that in advocating
Government construction OF vessels he
might be urconsciously antagonizirg the
cause he was so earnestly supporting
"You should consider" said Mr.. Foss,
significantly, "whether you are not maxi
ing a mistake in giving TO limited NUM-
Der OF laboTing men the monopoly OF
Government work TO the great dettiment
OF many OF their fellows.
Mr.. Mcneil said the Government was
10 position at three navy yards al least,
BROOKLYN, Norfolk and the Mare Island
plants, 10 construct battleships cheaper
and better than by private contract. Mr..
o Connell argued that the Government
could build baitleships better and much
cheaper than private concerns. In speak
ing OF the enormous profit made by pri-
vate shipbuilding plants in the United
States. he said millions OF dollars that
now went into their Golfers could be dis
tributed among laboring people should
the United States build its own ships.