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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-07-11
A BROKEN DOWN SYSTEM.

This is b condition (or disease, TO which doc
.ors give many names, but which few Of then
really understand. 1t is simply weakness
breakdown, as it Were, of the vital forces that
sustain the g. stem. No matter what may bS
Its causes flor they almost numberless)
Its symptoms are much the same; the mors
prominent being sleeplessness. sense of pros
tration or WEAKNESS, depression Of spirits and
want of energy for all the ordinary affairs OF
life. Now. what alone Is absolutely essential
In all such cases is INCREASED VITALITY
vigour-VITAL STRENGTH AND ENERGY to
proves that night succeeds the day this may
throw OF these morbid feelings, and experiences
De more certainly secured by course OF the
celebrated Hfe-reviving tonic
THERAPIU1 NO.
than by ally other known combination. 30
surely as 1t is taken In accordance with the
printed directions accompanying 1t, will the
shattered health be restored. the EXPIRING
LAMP OF LIFE LIGHTED UP AFRESH, ana
q new existence impaired In place OF what
had so lately seemed WORKOUT, fused up and
Taiueless. This wonderful medicament is pure
~ vegetable and innocuous, is agreeable to tbs
taste-suitable for all constitutions ard condi.
lions. In either sex; and IT Is difficult to I'M
dgine case of disease arrangement, whose
main features those Of debility, that viii
not be speedily and permanently benefited By
this neTer-falling recuperatiVe essence. which 10
destined TO cast into oblivion everything that
had preceded 1t for this widespread and numer
nj ai1Y
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-07-11
NO LIGHT ON
DRUG STORY
However 1t Looks as
it Something Was
Doing.

There have been rumors of a propos-
ed combination of various drug stores
and, naturally. some denials by the
parties at interest. and while there
have been no direct combinations. vet
it is believed that such a deal has been
contemplated.
1t has been said that President
Single of the Henry Waterhouse
Trust Company, had formed the scheme
but his absence from the city prevents
confirmation from that source
Some of the drug men have made fiat
denials Of any participation in such a
scheme. Others have said they had
heard the rumors and then gave their
reasons why they did not believe that
the deal would be contaminated There
were certain drug interests, such men
argued, who would desire to WELD the
big end of the combine. There is not
one man who would want to head this
combine, but two or three, and it is
not believed that one would be willing
to give way to the other, unless re-
couped by heavy financial returns from
the deal.
One of the largest firms is said to
have prepared its figures for the deal
to be submitted to Mr. Single for con-
sderation. These figures are said to
comprise not only his own establish
ment, but to some extent the other
stores. At least three stores are sup
posed to be grouped for the deal
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-07-11
TO LET.

Nicely-furnished Cottage, situate on
Miller street, will be rented at a small
rental to right party for or months.
WILL E. FISHER,
Agent.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-07-11
CHAMBERLAIN'S collie, CHOLERA
AND DIARRHOEA REMEDY.

The great success of this prepare ton
in the relief and cure of bowel COM
plants has brought it into almost uni
versal use. 1t never fails, and when
reduced with water and sweetened is
pleasant to take. 1t is equally valuable
for children and adults, and is the only
remedy that will cure chronic diar-
rhoea. Every bottle is warranted. For
sale by Benson, Smith & Co., Led.
Agents for Hawaii.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-07-11

For sale and guaranteed by HOLSTER
Drug Co
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-07-11

II. Ellison Carroll retains the cham
pionship as a COW roper.
The best roping records are:
Clay McGonigle-One steer, Tucson,
Ariz., 1900, OPS; steers. San Antonio,
Tex, 1902. 2:07 2-5
]. E. Carroll-One steer, San Anto-
Mo. Tex, 1902, OBI S-5
Ed
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-07-11
THERAPION

Is sold by PRINCIPAL Chemists throughout the
world. Price in England 2/9 and 4 /6 In or
dering, state which of the three numbers
Iuired. and observe that the word ''Therapica"
appears on British government Stamp iiE
white letters a red ground) affixed &c
avery package by order of His EaJesty's Hen.
Iomu listeners. and without which 1t Ia
rnrRaIv
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-07-11
NEXT WHITE
ROCK PLAY

The next White Rock golf tourna-
ment will be held at Moanalua, July
%.
Entries will close at E. o. Hall &
Sons on July 10 at 5 p. m.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1906-07-11
THE FAVORITE GROTTO.

You don't see a lot of high
falutin hxin's at the GROTTO,
but you do get meals that are
wholesome, bountiful and wholly
enjoyable.
Look what we've got for lunch
today:
SOUP = BEEF BROTH. ANGLAISE
STEWED HONEYCOMB Triple,
SPANISH
VEAL AND HAM PIE, SOUTHERN
STYLE
POTATO LYONNAISE
SUCCOTASH
SALAD METROPOLE
25c.
With Beer, Wine, Tea or Coffee.
Open all night.
F NJ KILEY, Prop,
Cor Hotel and Bethel Streets.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-27
MEDlC0-LEGAL S0CIERY TO
ATTEND PEGRAM FUNERAL

The Rhode sland Medco-Legal society
Yesterday afternoon discussed the MAJ
ter OF Surviyorship"
The topic involved the question Of how
a medical examiner could best determine
which OF two persons found dead IN the
same place preceded the other an death'
Or. Jay Perkins referred TO the Napole-
onic code, which Is largely determined
by the age OF the Individual person
between 10 and 60 years of age is believed
TO survive longest. and one over 80 less
than one under - years old.
The new members who qualified yester-
day are: Donald Churchill. Nj. D.. OF this
city; Robert Wilcox, NJ. d.. OF Pascoag;
George L. Shattuck, NJ. D., OF this city
and James II. Haberlln, NJ. D., OF Paw
tucket.
President Lincoln appointed tho follow
ing committee 80 draw up resolutions on
the death OF Or. John G. Pegram, Jr.:
Drs Jay Perkins, q. 7. Swarts and Don
aid Churchill.
The following were appointed to draw
up resolutions on the death OF DIR. Win
sor: Drs. G. s. Christie, Clifford III. Grif-
fin and w. j. Mccall
The following members present At
the meeting: Coroner Eugene III. Lin
coin president; DR.. Clifford III. Griffin,
police surgeon, secretary; DR.. jay Per-
kins, DIR. g. y. Swarts secretary state
board OF health; Coroner T. f. Vance OF
Pawtucket; Or Charles II. French OF Paw
tucket. Coroner Harmon s. Babcock OF
East Providence Dr. ID. r. A. Jacoby of
Newport, Dr. Alexander A. Marshall OF
Cumberland. DR.. James II. Haberlin OF
Pawtucket. Or. w r. Williams OF Bris-
tol. Or. r. c. Read OF Woonsocket DIR.
Il. +. Stimson OF Tiverton and DIR. Dom
aid Churchill and DIR. Willlab j. Mccall
both OF this city.
IT was voted that the members at
tend the funeral OF DIR. Pegram in n
body and that the secretary be instruct
ed TO send an appropriate floral tribute.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-27
ARRIVALS At The HOTELS

CRowN-Edgar L. Marston New
York; Raymond Ball New York; i,ob-
ert > Keating. New York; Z. g Mi
Dallas, Tex; j. L. DeGragiet, Dallas,
Martin, New York: Edw. G. Loughran.
j., @. w. Hoadley, New York; b. NJ
Blake. New York; Ida Vernon. New
York; S. Q. Odes, Boston; Linda l..
Walt. Dallas, Tex. Mrs. Grace Bennett,
y. Weshelmer. New York; L. l..
Greene, Boston: w. Nj. Smith. Boston;
w p. Heath. Worcester, Mass; }, O.
senthaL Boston. j. Alex Delmar New
York. j. h. Thickens. New York; %.
G. Lippincott Philadelphia, Pa; J. r.
Fuller, Chicago q. NJ. Converse, Bos-
Beaman. New York; r. a. Usina, Bos-
ton; G. w Lowell, Boston, II. L. Pratt,
Boston; a. Schwarzbart, New York;
Albany. n. y: p. r. Burt Boston; w.
NJ Roberts, New York; +. Markillie,
New York; Mr.: and Mrs. III. b, Irwin.
q. H. Coates. Boston; J. c. Whiting,
NEWMAN-J,. II Jones, Worcester;
p. NJ. Ryder, New York II. Warden,
i. stinson, Utica, N. T.; w, n. Mem,
y. p. Brown. New York; A. 4. Winship,
man. New York; - II HOFFMAN, New
York; A. Il. Wilbur, New York; J. w.
Grady. Worcester; Mrs. l.. c. Wright.
New York: NJ. Wineburg, New York; II.
u. Parker, New York II. w. Burrell.
New York; NJ. L. OToole, Leominster;
u. IT. Webb, New York; ~ J.. Cushing,
New York T.. s. Milllgan, New York;
JOS. Harris, New York; VIM. Fit. Pitts
field; A. Zirkman, Philadelphia; j.
Moore, New York; A. Brown, New
York. q. Yorke and Wife, New York:
H. Goldsmith. New York G.. A. Chick.
New York; S. Rothgieser, New York;
~. l. Weston. Boston; Il. CHASER, New
York: NJ Sternheimer, New York +.
NJ Becker. Cincinnati, o.; r. V, Clark,
Boston; w h. Knerland. Boston,; w.
O. Farrell, Boston. q. w. Libby, Bos-
ton: VIM. Baldwin, North Attleboro;
Mrs. w. r. Hicks, Boston,; Mary u.
Hicks, Boston; Mary A. Dean. Bos-
ton; w. II. Vegkle, Boston, j. ]. Wes-
ton. Hartford a. Voss. New York $
Ack. NoY York. a. Hymes, New York
II. 7. Hicks, Boston; A. Meliken New
York; n. Bliss. Newport: V. Krikorlan
Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-27
SEVEN PHYSICIANS PASSED
STATE BOARD EXaMINATIO

Seven OF the II applicants who took
the recent examination before the state
board Of health For permit To practice
medicine succeeded In satisfying the
board OF their qualifications.
The seven successful applicants and tho
localities I'm the state where they intend
TO practice are as follows
Frederick O. Balloon. Yale, 1905 OF
Brooklyn N. Y. Location not stated.
William T. Bull, College OF Physicians
and Surgeons. 1902. OF New York. Loca-
tlon. Newport during summer months.
Tito Angelani, University OF Naples.
1905 Location Providence
John Z. DUFFY. Baltimore Medical col
lege 1905 Riverpont
Frederick " Hussey. College Of Physi-
clans and Surgeons. 1904 now at st.
Luke's hospital New York Location.
Providence
Lucius c. Kingman. Harvard. 1904 now
at the Brooklyn Lyingin hospital. Lo-
cation, Providence.
William H. Stratford, Rush Medical coll
lege, 1903, OF Lakewood. ~ J. Location.
Newport.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-27
BRIGADE BALL 4
DAZZLING SIGHT
The Pomp and PageaHtry of War Combined With
Elegant ToiIettes and Woman's Beauty to Make
the Scene in Infantry Hall One of Great Anna-
ton and Striking Interest

tain Charles +. Tilllnghast, Lieutenant
Henry r. Congdon and Lieutenant Burritt
$. d. Martin. Company.C.
Second Regiment lnfantry-COlonel
James III. McGann Lieutenant Colonel
John A. OKeefe, Major Peter A. Swee-
ney Regimental Staff--CapLan Charles
E. Mulhearn. adjutant; Lieutenant j..
Austin McGroeYy, quartermaster. Lieu
tenant Fred l. Richards. paymaster. Line
officers Lieutenant William a. Doonan,
Company A: Captain John Brennan and
Lieutenant Heslin Company B Captain
Thomas +. Gallagher. Lieutenant Carl
son, Company IT; Lieutenant John w. X
Mcintyre. Company ".
First Squadron Cavalry--Lieut Henry
ID. c. Dubois. commssary, and Capt.
John j. Richards OF Troop B.
Naval Battalion--C Commander william
c. Bliss. Lieut.. Charles A. Walsh. pay
master; Lieut. Samuel Howland Pitman
and Ensign Edward A. Everett. third d.
vision
Other officers present were Capt H.
Merle Bixby and Lieut. Ernest A. Char
bonnel OF the First Machine Gun Battery,
Lieut. John A. Corey OF Battery A. Light
Artillery. Capt Marcus II. Merchant and
Lieut.. j. Allen Buninton OF the hospital
corps. and Lieut.. John Il. Ward OF the
signal corps
Frank w. Peabody. Lieut.. William NJ. +.
Bowen. assistant regimental quartermas-
ter and Capt Henry -. knight of the
First Light Infantry; Lieut. Col Henry H.
Rose, Lieut. Col. Giles w. Easterbrooks
and Lieut. Col Callan, b II. J. NJ, re-
tired Capt. Charles Rittman, formerly Of
the signal corps Capt Barker formerly
OF Battery A. Light Artillery Judge
Henry A. Palmer OF Cranston, and Assist
ant City Solicitor Albert A. Baker.
TnC HrUrUry furnishings committee
having the ball in charge. is as. follows:
Capt Horace l.. Manchester. brigade
stan First Lieut. Martin $. Tanning. FIRST
regiment STAFF First Lieut.. Fred l. Rich
ards, second regiment staff: First Lieut..
Henry n. G. Dubois, FIRST squadron cav
airy STAFF; First Lieut.. John A. Corey,
battery A. Light Artillery; First Lieut..
Ernest A. Charbonnel machine gun bat
terry; First Lieut. j. Alien Buffnton. nos,
pital corps: First Lieut.. John A. Ward,
signal corps; Lieut. S. Rowland Pitman.
third division, Naval Battalion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-27
AMERICAN W00LEN CO.
PLANS IMPROVEMENTS

The American Woolen company contem-
plates big Improvements at Waterford,
North Smithheld
The 'long' block and house near the
arch. as well as the old boarding house
on Mill street. will be disposed OF. and the
cottages on the "tow-path' will he moved
up TO the village. Two will be placed
where the old boarding house stands and
the others where the long" block now
stands.
The new boarding house. which will be
three stories high and will accommodate
about 80 boardcrs, will Dc handsome
building and have all modern improve
ments.
The company will also construct fine
recreation building for it's operatives.
There will be hall. reading rooms, bowl
ing alleys. baths. etc. 10 Is proposed 10
organize an association among the opera
tlves OF the Saranac mill TO have charge
OF the recreation building under the SUI
pervision OF Agent Eddy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-27
DEATH Of DR..
PEGRAM GIVES
DEEP REGRET

The announcement of the death of
DR.. John G. Pegram, Jr., at Corey hos
pital. Brookline, Mass, yesterday at
ternoon. came as a severe shock to his
large number of friends, despite the
rather alarming reports previously re-
Ceived OF his illness.
Dr. Pegram was born IN Providence
"a years ago, graduated az Brown in
1892 and received his NJ. ID. at Har-
ward in 1897. Three years ago he was
appointed medical examiner for Provi-
dence and two years ago received hts
appointment as surgeon at the Rhode
Island hospital.
lie was very popular socially and
professionally and prominent among <
the leading surgeons of the city and
state.
He lived at the corner OF Benefit and
George streets, was member OF the
ffOpe CfuD aud otncr sUCfHf orRHnlZa-
tions. formerly Of the Machine Gun
Battery, and was at the time OF MS
death assistant surgeon OF the First
Light infantry.
He is survived by his widow and one
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-27
PROVIDENCE ELKS GIVE
$500 TO THE RELIEF FUND

Providence Lodge of Elks has sub
scribcd sJn for the relief OF the people OF
San Francisco.
rhis action was taken az The suggestion
of the grand exalted ruler In y cOmmuni-
cation recently sent Co all the lodges In
the country.
Thn tfcasnrer.nf lhe lncal lndge has cont
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-27
GOV. UTTER PLEASED WITH
THINGS AT SANRT0RIuM

Gov Utter and Commissioners Gibson,
Burdick and Nugent, yesterday. visited
tho state sanatorum for cNnsumptives at
Wallum pond. and were m1ch pleased at
,the conditions there found.
During their stay at the sanatorium
they made n thorough Inspection or the
camp and its surroundings and found
everything I'm and about the Institution
in frst-class condition.
Gov. Utter expressed himself as highly
pleased with the system under which the
institution Is now being conducted lie
found everything there, he ssid in n very
satisfactory condition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-27
IMPORTANT CHANGES TO
COME ON CANAL STREET

1t is considered probable that tho New
York. New Haven and Hartford Railroad
company Will not much longer allow the
spur track which leads to the commission
and provision houses on Canal street to
remain IN use.
when this track is removed the commits
sion and provision dealers will have to
seek new accommodations and the re-
moval OF that business from the Canal
street district Will permit OF the rebuild
ing Of the retaining walls OF the river.
When that is done there can be removed
from Dyer and Crawford streets the mar
ket garden business. which has grown To
such an extent that frequently the farm
ers' and hucksters' wagons are crowded
into Market square.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-27
AT LAST!
| HAVE IT!
\ Now Offer te-tas- -puhIle --latest
Inventlon-PoRcINLA Perfect,
Natural Enamel Filling for
the Teeth.

For the past four
years DR.. King has
worked hard on
that tremendously
difficult problem OF
making a filling
for the teeth that
would have all the
properties OF the
tooth itself - that
in fact would put
back into the tooth
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-27
DIR. II. j. King,
Originator Of the
King Safe sys-
tenn OF Painless
Dentistry

what the decay had taken out, and
do n In a way that the nileu
tooth could not be detected from
the natural or whole. sound tooth. lie
has succeeded BY producing PoRcINleY
he has accomplished what the dental pro
fession has been striving for FOR wears,
The place I'm the filed tooth where the
natural enamel and Dr. Kings PoRClN-
4 Az meet cannot be detected; neither can
the poRcINLAY part of the tooth be de-
tected from the natural part. either In
color. shape. polish, transparency or In
any particular
The process Of filing a tooth with Dr.
Kings PoRcINLAY is rapid and pain
absolutely no pounding-grinding or
cutting Costs no more than gold filings
and the operation takes much less time.
The durability OF PORCtNLAY Is unques-
tioned-havlng been subjected by Dr.
King 10 the severest tests IL Is abso-
lutely perfect-and is considered by the
Dental and Medical Profession 10 be one
OF Dr Kings best inventions.
For fun set teeth as low as s., gold
c.oN,ns 81. bridge work s5. gold filings 81
un. other filings SOC; PAINLESS E<-
TRACTION FREE WHEN SETS ARE
ORDERED. All work guaranteed.
Hours s a. m. 10 p. m; Sundays 10
20 q Open Saturday nights TIL ?.
Telephone 1882 Union. Lady at
tendants.
Examinations. estimates and advice
free.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-27
LADIES' AID SOCIETY
HELD CONCERT AND SALE

A very successful entertainment ana
sale was held in Alfredian hall, last even
ing, under the auspices of the Ladies
Aid society OF Wanskuck NJ. L. church.
The readings by Miss Lille Blades dis
played her unusual talent as an elocu-
tionist
The program was as follows Plano
duet Gertrude Watley and AliGa Linder:
violin solo, Lloyd NJ Perry reading, LII
lie Blades piano solo. Eva Wright; nute
SOLO George Blades; reading. MISS
Blades; violin duet Lloyd PERRY aftd Al
bert Lindaulst. piano solo. Edith Lind
ouist: reading. Lille Blades.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-27
TWO new CORPO RaTlONS
TAKE OUT THEIR PAPERS

Austin s. Cook. Walter n. Peck and
Eugene s. Hemcnway have taken out
n charter at the office OF the secretary
OF state. under tho name OF "a. s. Cook
Company" with a capital stock OF $1,000
for tho purpose OF engaging in the furnl-
ture business and buying and selling real
estate in connection herewith.
John ~. Hehener, John +. Ffskc. Jr..
and William w Ferris have taken out
n charter under the name or The J. H.
Hebener company. for the manufacture
and sale OF tourists clothes hangers and
novelties. with n capital stock OF s25, COO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-27
RHODE ISLAND BOY GETS
GOOD GOVERNMENT JOB

Milton Palmer Gallup, who spent his
early years In this city but now resides
I'm washington. has secured n position as
electrical engineer IN the United states
Signal service.
lie r. q son OF the late benjamin w. and
Clara NJ Gallup. and until last fall re-
sided for seven or eight years In Woon-
socket. where his mother now resides
Mr.. Gallup attended the high school In
woonsocket and took n special course in
electrical engineering at the Armour In
stltute ~ Chicago. tie viii be located I'm
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-27

MRS w1NsI,ow's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over 90 years by mil
lions Of mothers for their children while
teething. with perfect success. II soothes
the child. softens the gums, allays all
pain: cures wind collie and Il the best
remedy for Diarrhoea. II viii relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately Sold by
Druggists In every part OF the world.
Twenty-Five cents bottle. BE sure and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-04-27
ODD FELLOWS TO HOLD
BENEFIT SOCIAL TONIGHT

Pilgrim lodge OF odd Fellows viii hold
a benefit social at the iGall, 81 Westminster
street, this evening, the proceeds togo for
tho RELIEF OF the odd Fellows and their
families in San Francisco. The talent
includes Aden l. Dilanbacx in legitimate
le gerdemain. Ralph Kneelanc, reader; the
Rlshop sisters I'm song and dance. and
many other well-known local artists.
The National tribune., 1906-05-24
CANAL MOTORS.

The revival of interest in canal con-
struction brings actively to the front the
question of a proper motor for them.
There has been an immense amount of
ingenuity expended in devising these,
and it would seem that every possible
form had been suggested and expert
mented with. Among these methods
were:-
l. Pumping the water in at the bow
and forcing it out at the stern.
2. Spoke wheels which caught upon
the bottom of the canal and 'poled'
the boat along.
2 Devices in the shape Of umbrellas
which opened and closed and pushe,
the boat along.
Chains lying along the bottom o
the canal and operating over a sprock-
ct wheel on the boat
The trouble with all of these is no.
the question of their propelling power
or of the waves that they themselves
make, but the canal is so narrow and
the boat itself occupies so large a por-
tion of it that the motion of the boat
cannot help making waves which in
crease rapidly as the speed increases
and thereby destroy the narrow banks
A boat is generally at least one-half of
the total Cross-section of the canal, and
as it moves it must push one-half of
the water in the canal out of its way.
and necessarily make waves much larg-
er in proportion than those created by
a boat liz more open water.
The tendency of late has been to use
electricity as a canal propeller, and
device called the electric mule was tried
very successfully for some months on
the strip of canal between Dayton and
Cincinnati, o. 1t consisted of a small
electric motor running along the tow
path on a track. 1t failed eventually
by the failure of the company which
was operating it.
Owing to the dissatisfaction of the
German merchants and manufacturers
with the management of the railroads
by the State, there has been a great in
crease of canal traffic. The Government
officials cannot adapt themselves to the
wants of trade as private individuals can,
and consequently business men are turn
ing more and more to the rivers and
canals. On some of the rivers, especially
the Rhine, where the current is very
rapid. the chain idea has been success
fully used and gives satisfaction. Goods
are sent much more cheaply, certainly
and expeditiously by these boats than
they can be by railroad.
They are now taking up the electric
mule idea with motor devised by the
eminent engineers. Siemens and Halske.
The use of it so far has been quite sue
cessful, and gives hopes of obviating
some of the difficulties attendant. tt
has proved very much cheaper than
horsepower for towing boats, and it isl
believed that its use will bring an i'm
mense accession of traffic to the water
ways of the Empire. Probably some
form of this viii be used in propelling
the boats upon the great barge canal
which New York is now constructing