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New-York tribune., 1906-05-10
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

PETER HAGAN & CO., Transportation:
We considered a rival company would re-
duce the price Of telephone rates. Annual
outlay has increased about One-third. Up
70 date competition does not seem 70 be
desirable.
CARA, MCKINLEY & CO., Roofing: We
have 20 be subscribers TO both systems.
Telephone expense increased from S120 70
$3O4 per year.
McCAFFREY FILE COMPANY: We
subscribed 10 both. believing it would re-
suit 20 our benefit. Competf ton has in
creased our outlay by $50 per annum.
Our experience is unfavOrable 70 two sys-
tens
L H. PARKE & CO., Wholesale Coffee,
Tea and Spices: Practically compulsory
with us. Annual outlay increased 80 per
cent. but no corresponding increase in our
business or profits by reason OF II.
PHIL DELPHIA HOMEMADE
BREAD COMPANY: Annual telephone
outlay increased about one-half. There is
money we could get about the same SER
vice from one system.
C. SCHMIDT & SONS BREWING COM
PANY: Annual outlay increased BY the
amount Of subscription 70 the second
phone.
JOHN LUCAS & CO., Paints: In fact,
we consider q more OF an annoyance than
e benefit, as we are compelled 20 have both
systems, with the annoyance Of two in
struments at the desk. and two exchanges
in our Office. We consider the two phones
not only an unnecessary expense. but q
decided nuisance.
HIREs-TURNER GLASS COMPANY:
1t Is necessary 70 have both because our
customers have them. If we had one SER
vice, we do not think 1t would cost as
much as the two.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-10
CLEVELAND, 0.

OHIO COOPERAGE CO.: We sub
scribed for the new telephone for the rea-
son that we were under the impression
that two telephone companies in our town
would benefit the service, but we can
frankly say that it has not done so. Com
petition has increased our annual outlay.
THE CORNELL & HUBBARD CO.,
Jeweiry: In the homes the question OF
(which telephone" is constantly presented,
and Il is a source Of much annoyance.
Two families, relatives or close friends,
both paying for telephone service. but
neither can talk with the other from the
home because one has Bell and the other
the Cuyahoga.
THOMAS H. WHITE. President Of
WHITE SEWING MACHINE CO.: Two
telephone companies in city are a nui-
and they should be compelled 20 furnish
phones at reasonable rates.
BARDONS & OLIVER, Turret Ma
chinery: Competition has increased the
amount Of our annual outlay. II is out OF
the question to have two branch eX-
changes. In practice we find that we get
calls on the Cuyahoga when the person
wanted is in distant parts OF the factory.
The same applies 20 the desks in the office.
One telephone on a desk is preferable 20
two We believe in competition in most
things, but not in the telephone business.
GEORGE woRTHINGToN COM.
PANF, Hardware: We are compelled TO
subscribe 10 both companies. We are pay
ing possibly so per cent. more by reason
of having two companies.
PILsENER BREWING COMPANY:
Has increased the cost considerably. Two
competing systems very undesirable be-
cause where one answered our purpose be-
fore. we need two, and while the expense
is almost double, the service on the new
line is very poor.
HART & COMPANY, Straw Goods: We
are compelled 20 have both systems at a
great increase in cost. We have both in
our offices. and also have a private branch
exchange under the Bell system with
on the several floors OF our building. IL a
call comes over the Cuyahoga phone for
any one in the house, we are compelled 10
send from the Office 20 a. distant part Of
the building to bring the party called for
TO the phone. and have the wire held until
he reaches the phone. The alternative Is
that we must pay several hundred dollars
a year moro 90 install a second private
branch exchange. The Cuyahoga COM
pany was organized. and obtained sub
scribers on the promise of reducing tele-
phone costs, claiming that the Bell rates
were eXorbitant. The Cuyahoga Com
pany has not brought about a reduction
largely increased its original rates until
they are now almost as large as those
charged by the Bell Company, which II
formerly denounced as exorbitant We
are distinctly against competition, not
only OH account OF the greatly increased
expense 70 largo houses like ours bIit be-.
cause two systems arc great annoyance.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-10
BUFFALO, N. Y.

PRATT & LETCHwoRTH COMPANY,
Buffalo Malleable Iron & Steel Works:
We have as yet failed to derive any spe-
cial benefit brought about by the intro
duction Of a competitive telephone system
here. About the only thing we have been
able to detect is additional expense OF
being obliged to install both phones.
THE J. NJ. MATTHEWS COMPANY.
Newspaper and Printing: We are sub
scribers TO both telephone systems be-
cause the situation seemed to demand II,
so in way we were forced. Competition
has increased the annual outlay so per
cent We consider two competing sys-
TENS very undesirable. One good system
reaching all subscribers is far preferable.
HAINES LUMBER COMPANY: Dupli-
Gates the service in the Office and is often
a nuisance when simultaneous calls come
in for the same individual.
ACME STEEL AND MALLEABLB
IRON WORKS: Competition has in
creased the amount Of our annual outlay.
Two competing systems more expensive,
and also inconvenient.
J.N. ADAM CO.: Our total annual out
lay has been considerably increased. The
former service was good, and competition
has not improved it. One good system is
better, cheaper and more convenient than
two.
J. L. HUDSON & CO.: With two sys-
TENS we are compelled to take both at
considerably increased expense. One good
system Is much better than two COM
peting systems. II costs less money and is
more convenient.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-10
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

ORIEL CABINET COMPANY: We have
both systems, as IL Is compulsory. II is
usually Of no advantage 70 have two tele,
phones. if one will give the proper service
Two means more trouble. more expense,
and more inconvenience in a general way
CHARLES TRANKLA & COMPANY,
Dry Goods: Annual outlay increased about
80 per cent. We believe a town OF 100000
can get along very we'll and better with
one exchange.
wORMNEsT STOVE AND RANGE
COMPANY: 1t is perfect nuisance to
have two systems One system used uni.
versally would make the ideal system.
KLINGMAN's SAMPLE FURNITURE
COMPANY: Two companies are undesir-
able for any locality II you have two in
gether it is very hard 20 tell which is
ringing
FULLER & RICE LUMBER &. MFG,
CO: Annual outlay increased. Competi-
tion extremely undesirable on account OF
extra expense and extra bother. Keen out
OF 1t, If you can.
M A c 2 Wv r NJ K f COMPANY.
LTD: The double telephone system. from
our standpoint is not satisfactory. and
when the necessity OF two instruments and
a complete double service is taken into
consideration. the cost is quite high
JUDSON GROCERY COMPANY: II Is
disagTeeable and unnecessary 20 have two
telephones In any city. Unfortunately we
have two in Grand Rapids. Two tele-
phones stare me in the face all the time
one is enough.
JOHN VAIL, CONNECTIONS: We have 70
have both phones. II would be better TO
have only one.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-10
ATLANTA, GA.

LAMAR AND RANKIN DRUG STORE
COMPANY. Wholesale Druggists: we
have two telephone companies in our city
and find IL a nuisance instead Of beneht.
ROBERT F. MADDOX, Vice. President
MADDOX -RUCKER BANKING COM
PANY: Second company is in no way a
benefit. Il forced nearly all business
houses 20 subscribe 20 two phones. To
the interest Of any city to have one we'll
operated company rather than two sys-
TENS
ATLANTA NATIONAL BANK. by
Charles 2. Currier, President. Would in
finitely prefer a single telephone system.
Are AFFLICTED with two systems. costing
double what il would under one manage
ment, and with poorer results.
ATLANTA SUPPLY COMPANY. Cot
ton Mill Supplies: Two lines Of telephones
are a nuisance as well as an expense.
FOURTH NATIONAL BANK, by
Charles / Ryan. Asst. Cashier: II is nee
essary for all business houses to take both
telephones, which imposes financial hard
ship upon the business public without any
compensating advantage in return.
BECK & GREGG HARDWARE COM
PANY, Wholesale Hardware: In plain
English, a second telephone is an Internal
nuisance.
FULTON BAG AND COTTON MILLS:
Has increased our expense, because the
rates OF the first company were never
lowered. and therefore what we pay for
the second system is merely an additional
expense. Further, there is a great deal
more work 10 attend TO two systems.
KEELY COMPANY. Department Store:
Competition has increased our outlay for
telephone service about 80 per cent, with
no appreciable improvement in the same
COL. ROBERT LOWRY, President
Lowry National Bank: Two systems are
really a nuisance and needless expense.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-10
ROCHESTER, N. Y.

NJ d. KNowLToN co. Paper Box Ma
chinery: Two phones are a bother and
should never be allowed in any city.
Nothing Is gained.
STEIN MFG. CO.: Annual outlay IN
creased 70 a large extent. 10 is q perfect
nuisance 10 have two telephones In an
Office.
WEAVER. PALMER & RICHMOND,
Wholesale Hardware: The firm has both
telephone systems because they cannot
avoid IL, and the several members Of the
firm have both in their houses, In order
that they may talk TO their friends who
have one or the other system. Two sys-
TENS simply double the expense and are
an unmittgated nuisance. IL you have one
good system you should not consider for
a momept putting in auother.'
New-York tribune., 1906-05-10
ST. PAUL. NTNN.

II. Z. COLLINS & CO.. Label Makers:
Annual outlay increased about $500, for
which we receive no benefit Two systems
are a source OF great annoyance. We are
thoroughly disguised with the effect OF L.
D. BERGMAN & CO., Hides. Furs &
Wool: It has increased our charges about
$50 per month. We do not think that COM
peting systems are Of benefit TO the sub
scTfbers. So far we have failed 20 see any
good results.
III. S. CONRAD. Wholesale Cigars: We
have both telephOneS-a kind Of hOld-up.
Annual outlay increased $50. we see no
special benedt. as one company could cas-
lily DO all the business.
THE RERZOG IRON WORKS: Compe-
utton has increased our annual outlay.
one system being cheaper than two. Is. Oe
course. more desirable, provided the man
esement Is Up-tO-date as well as the sys-
tenn.
WM. II. EGAN, Teas & Cohees: Annual
outlay Increased. Composition Is not de-
siFable. II is too expensive with nOsbene-
fit derived.
A. p. BEHNKE & CO., Wholesale Tea:
Outlay increased about 20 per cent. COM
peCiCon undesirable. mostly on account
OF increased cost and mixup Of phones.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-10
DETROIT, MICH.

ALEX. Y. MALCoLMSoN, Coal: There
is only one system in the city at present.
A few years ago we had two systems,
which worked to a disadvantage Of the
patrons, for the reason that the combined
rates were greater and the service much
more unsatisfactory than when one COM
pany was operating. From my experience,
and from general information. would con-
clude that the telephone business Is an eX-
ceptiOn TO the general line Of trade in that
two systems are not desirable, and where
II has been introduced the cost has been
greater and the service more unsatisfae-
tory.
voIGT BREWERY CO.: Competition in
telephone lines IS a great nuisance in any
city.
MACAULEY BROS, Books & Station
cry: Only one system now. Two systems
very undesirable. adding to cost and an
noyance. Was very glad 70 have only
one.
JENKs & MUIR MFG. CO.: Annual out
lay increased when two companies were
operating. Competition undesirable-very
DETROIT & CLEVELAND NAvIGA-
TION COMPANY, A. A. Schant8, Gen.
Supt.: At the time this city had two sys-
TENS we were subscribers to both. Worst
nuisance we ever experienced. Could not
conveniently have two desk phones, and
when answering call on one the other
would he ringing Had to use two direc-
tories In order 90 cover subscribers who
did not have both systems Hope never
TO see two systems In this city again, and
would emphatically decline TO be patron
OF any new company. We have expert
enced similar unsatisfactory conditions at
Cleveland and Toledo, where we have Of
fees. Competition in this city has in
creased cost about 10 per cent. From this
company's experience in the past am de-
cidedly adverse to any further experiments
along the line Of competition with a view
70 the betterment of the service or reduc.
tiOn in rates.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-10
TOLEDO. O.

CHENEY MEDICINE CO.: Annual OUT
lay doubled. There IS absolutely no eX-
euse for more than one system. THE
NEW COMPANY VIOLATED IFS
FRANCHISE BY RAISING RATES AND
HAS BEEN SUSTAINED BY THE SU-
PREME COURT
EDWARD FORD PLATE GLASS CO.:
Outlay doubled as well as the annoyance.
Any town that has one uD-tO-date tele-
phone system Is fortunate especially n the
rates are reasonable.
THE LION DRY GOODS co. Annual
outlay increased without marked improve
fnent. Two competing systems are unde-
slTaole because OF increased cost. One good
system with fain rates Is far preferable.
w A. GOSLINE & CO., Coal Operators.
great nuisance and unnecessary ex-
pense. Evegy subscriber IN Toledo would
prefer but one system
PowHATAN FUEL CO: Our annual
outlay IS nearly doubled, and the service
made much more inccnVenient. Two svs-
TENS are an unmitisated nuisance
8. D. CARR. President National Rank
OF commerce; Merchants generally must
nave both telephone systems. and 1heir
outlay Is necessarily increased. n Won
nave one good system. You are much 49,
ter on than with two competing systems.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-10
NEW BEDFORD, MASS.

BOARD OF TRADE: We have both sys-
TENS. We Installed the automatic by rea-
son Of its mechanism. and as many OF our
members are interested in the local stock
Of the concern It has doubled our ex-
pense. and we could have got along with
one system. Two competing systems Un-
desirable. for the reason Of added useless
expense. confusion and constant irrlta-
tion. and noise OF the rings OF the two
systems, and IL results In no better SER
vice. Competition is the life OF trade
does not apply TO telephone systems, and
in this city alone thousands OF dollars are
expended when they should be saved, by
competition.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-10
BALTIMORE. ND.

CARROLL, ADAMS & CO, Boots and
Shoes: There are no particular advan-
tages. At least. we have seen none Our
impression is that the second company
was formed to sell out to the old company.
IT HAS NOT KEPT IT'S AGREEMENT
MADE AT THE THE THE CHARTER
WAS ASKED FOR AS REGARDS
PRICES AT WHICH SERVICE Is FUR
NISHED
HAMBLETON & COMPANY. Bankers:
Regarding as we do that this public util-
fty is in the nature OF a natural monopoly.
we DO not consider competition desirable,
as the effect on prices is only temporary.
IN this case, the cost of the two systems
effects little or nothing in the way of
saving. and the ultimate result will be
consolidation, for which the public will
have to pay.
DAVIDSON CHEMICAL COMPANY.
Sulphuric Acid: Competition has in
creased our annual outlay, as we have 70
pay TWO companies. We see no adVan-
tage in having two companies. We doubt
u The new company has helped in lower
ing rates.
SAFE DEPOSIT AND TRUST COM
PANY OF BALTIMORE: The installa-
tion Of two telephone services has Of
course. increased our outlay certainly as
much as 20 per cent, for telephone ser
vice We think that two telephone ser
vices are hindrance rather than a help.
besides adding TO the expense
GILES ". QUARLEs, Importer ~
China and Glass: Competition has in
creased annual outlay TO nearly double
because we are forced to have two tele-
phones.
THE AMERICAN Label, MANTT-
FEATURING COMPANY: II reasona hIe
service is being given by one company
competition is more at the expense Of the
customers, because II forces a firm that
might get along with one telephone to
have two.
GRAY & DUDLEY HARDWARE. COM
PAEY: We do not find any advantage in
having two telephone systems. but. on the
other hand, find a great many disadvan-
tages u is necessary for all business
houses 20 install both telephone systems,
WHICH means double expense and double
trouble, without better results.
CRANE COMPANY. Manufacturers Of
Wrought Pipe: Very undesirable 10 the
subscribers. All subscribers are COM
PEELED TO have two phones. This makes
confusion and increases the cost. we
would much prefer one telephone, and re-
gard II as an infliction on any community
20 have two telephones.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-10
ST. LOUIS, MO.

N. o. NELSON MFG. Co. Bathtubs:
No advantage in two separate systems.
Would much prefer TO have just one sys-
tenn. There has been no reduction n the
cost OF the service. neither do we think
that competition has improved the quail
ity OF the service.
z. y. KERWTN ORNAMENTAL.
GLASS COMPANY: The effect Of compe-
titlOn here has been TO increase our rates.
IL you can keep away from It, we would
advise you to do So as we do not think
that the service you will get from two tel
ephones will be OF any benefit 20 you
DENNISON MANUFACTURING COM
PANY: Our experience has not demon
stTated that two systems are better than
one. 1t has made Il necessary for all busi-
ness houses 70 put IN both systems to ac-
eOmplish no better results. This. OF
all In all we believe that one system is %
be preferred.
ALLEN WEST COMMISSION CON-
PANY: We think Il unfortunate for a city
20 have more than one telephone system
We have two here. and we thought e
would result in cheapening the telephone
rates. but we found 10 increased the tele-
phone dues. and gave US a great deal of
trouble heSideS.
KEAsBEY. MATTISON & COMPANY.
Pipe Covering: Has increased our annual
outlay. Can see no advantage in IT,
NORVELL-S -SHAPLEIGH HARDWARE
COMPANY: Having two systems eOmpIi-
Gates matters. Il does not reduce the
cost. but does cause US loss from iueon-
venience in handling our business. What
we want Of a telephone system Is the very
best possible service at a reasonable price.
and we believe there would be less waste
IL there was bTt one company.
MISSOURI GLASS COMPANY: Outlay
fncPaaGa about % IA mar ca0f CorUTlc%7-
tiOn undesirable from every standpoint.
Two switchb0ards. two operators. two
complete systems. two everything which
could be done with one.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-10
COLUMBUS, o.

THE BEALL-LIVINGSTON COM
PANY: Competition increased our annual
outlay about 100 per cent. Two competing
systems very undesirable; add endless ex-
pense to business houses. and do not in
crease trade; require extra help for
switchbOsr6s Think one telephone more
satisfactory in every way.
CAPITAL CITY DAIRY COMPANY:
Annual outlay increased SO 1-3 per cent.
Compels double booth system, double
phones on desks. ETC.. double cost
PERUNA DRUG MANUFACTURING
COMPANY: Competition nearly doubled
our annual outlay. Service does not seem
any more prompt.
SMITH PREMIER TYPEWRITER
COMPANY: Competition has increased an-
nual outlay. We do not find any particu-
lar benefit by using two telephones.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-10
Testimony From
Victims OF Telephone Duplication

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New-York tribune., 1906-05-10
ALBANY. N. Y.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Competi-
ton has increased annual outlay just the
amount we have to pay for the opposition
telephone. II has not reduced rates and
has compelled merchants and others TO
have both telephones.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-06-27
Greatest Railroad Project Of.
Century. gs Il

''Beginning at the Atlantic ports OF
Halifax and st. John. and running ncrost
tho continent through the heart OF the
mineral, forest and wheat country OF
Canada great new railroad system Is
being surveyed. is in part already build
ing. with Its Pacific terminus at Port
Simpson. Tho new system Is the Grand
Trunk Pacific, with main limo 5000
miles In lengtl--easlly the greatest rail-
road enterprise of tho twentieth century"
says Richard A. Haste. In Technical
World
One OF the main branches-already
suryeycd--runs northwest from lIa2lc-
ton, In the Rocky Mountains, to tho city
NJ Dawson OF KlondIke fame, in the
Yukon. And Of this line President
Charles NJ, Hays, OF tho Grand Trunk
Pacific, says:
Speaking OF tho proposition made by
a syndicate OF Russian and American
capitalists to tunnel Bering Strait for
the use OF an Inter- continental line
through Alaska and upper Siberia, our
Dawson branch Will form tho necessary
connecting link"
Doubtless. before the middle Of THE
century Is reached. It will be POSSIBLE to
travel By rail. without change. hpm New
York to Berlin or any other OF the capl-
tails OF continental Europe. lint long
before then the Grand Trunk Pacific Will
do It's work OF opening UP tho old land
OF Prince Rupert to civilization and prog
2eg!ty.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-06-27
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disappeared Last Week and
Family Uneasy. ,ss

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4ssAL1SBURY, N. C., June 20.-John, an
33rnAsht-year- old son OF Mr.. Frank Page. OF
Salisbury. IS missing from his home, ana
fears for his safety are entertained. me
5lal sappeared a week ago, and no trace
81 him has been found. The parents 40
not know whether he left voluntarily or Or
Was persuaded away. The officers nave I'VE
tie case III hand, and are making strenu-
otis efforts to locate the child VINO
strangely disappeared. 4 "A
I'D. S. Fink. aged about fifty years, OF
sCabarrus county, was run over BY pas
sengerj train on the main line OF the
Southern Railway near Concord last night
and seriously injured. He was brought
gtosa Salisbury hospital in a fearfully
5maaangled condition. Little hope Is enter
Stained for his recovery.
GESSI ed .:J Davis colored, while attempting
to 5burglarize a residence In DanYille, last
might, was shot and killed, and Monroe
Richardson, Gcolored, a companion, was
i captured &nnd Jailed vi The dead man Is
fssidsto be the negro who, on April 29th.
n murdered Conductor W. 4 A. w ggins on
Lsstreet-car in this city. S53 y Is q.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-06-27
Il Law, and Equity
J. Pronertx Transfers.

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tees, to Fred ": smallman. l55 feet on norm ~
Allison Street, s21. 900. & .
LEIGH r.. Page special Commissioners, to- Car
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tale ILL., feet On aoat 81
NJ !Conway r. Sands special commission to
j. D.. o. Nell, SO feet on east side OF beven'
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h i amles Of. Power, trustees TO Paul I. n.
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-06-27
ENLIGHTENMENT
v0TE0 [ |. LIQUOR ] o..
sLaw iii Prohibition Said 10 y. Be
Defective III North
u Carolina. a5sS
PROHIBITION ELECTIONS. HELD i !
Rev. Mr., Belts, WHO Led the the:
Fight, Will Procure
4 M Mandan1us. ss
fspec,al 10 The Times Dispatcll

Especial "a to The Times Dispn ten 2
i Il RALEIGH, NJ c., June 1.-THE Ra o
leigh Board Of Aldermen to-nght. declined l'i'
4 Is call an election on the question OF
.saispensary or prohibition" The The
7stround for refusal Is TINT the city I at Z:
t.ocrney, W. d. Snow, reported to tn. tho
bbard that nm examination Of tho Watts Watt
lat shows there is no provision. for FOR. an n
ELECTION on .prol,ibtion" 'dispe:nnss'anir;y.
and that the only elections that c ,s,l
SO called would be on Saloons, d as
.psnsary" and "distlllerles" He claims
Ssttfe law Is defective in this respect, III
though prohibition elections have aye s 1ee
Held In a number Of towns IN the, s AYE
/ the fight for the election ~ getting up
lie petitions, will SO before some Judge Judge
within the next few days for the purpose :.
Eof{procuring a inandamus for tho calling ING
81 the election on prohibition or dis lis
Spensary.'9 Az ES} S u. 3ls