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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-11-23

Stockholders of the Pennsylvania Rail
road company are increasing at the rate
OF about 1000 a month In the last three
months the gain has been 30-S, while in
the last six months the increase was
1858. Checks for the dividend payable
November 20 will be mailed to 72.7>S per
sons. which Is a new high record About
a per cent of the total number of stock
holders are women, the exact number
being a2la OF the shareholders, 22,75
reside In pennsylvania, l2,55S i'm New York
state and II. 242 in foreign countries.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-11-23
MAY KNOW
HIS FATE BY TONIGHT
Grout of State Hospital of the
Opinion That Accused Murderer Is Mentally
Inferior but Not Insane


Qavc you been able to find any evidence Of insanity?
Al have not
QYou stated you had given your opinion his not being
insane. | want to ask YOU if by opinion You any
thing except your best and honest judgment under the bur
den that east upon YOU by the law of undertaking de-
termine the truth alsiy of that question Do You mean
anything except your best Judgment from your obscrvaton
Al have stated just exactly understand it. after using
my best endeavors to solve the problem
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-11-23

legitimate minimum charge for expense
of grading and handling. The cotton Is
not held, nor taken from channels Of
trade hut is placed AT the best adNan-
tage. The grower is givcu the ight to
designate the day of salN prior 10 Jan
uary /, 1913. and all participate I'm price
to the extent of hreefourths of the
rise of the market
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-11-23
STANDING OF CANDIDATES.
GROUP ONE.


Russell, Miss Louise, 1853
Cherry St....,. ...... . .271,l51
nav'eS. Mrs. A.. The Richard
son ...... ........ ..... 280,8!7
Drury. Dorothy, 1s Grant. 131 ,e48
Wellman. Miss Helen, 1ls No.
Winooski Ave..... ....... 4S,70S
Girard, Mrs. w. F.. ~ North
Champlain St.... .. 35,008
GROUP TWO.
Palmer, Robert w. Ferris
ours '''' ''.--... .. 864,s74
AIdrich Mrs. W w, South
Burlington ........ ..... 361 $50
Parizo Georsianna, Winoo-
Harvey, Ralph, Hinesburg .22i ,ss4
Lapsn, Miss Nellie. Middle
pury ...... ...... ...... .214,221
Mayo, Miss Hazel NJ. Shell
purne ...... ...... .141, 40
Bates. Miss Loretta L., Essex
center .,.... ...... ..... 122,S70
Moulton, Carl. Jericho ... 1O5, ,832
Benson, Carl L. Addison 49,. S7,7Io
Farr, Mrs. W r. Charlotte. s3,922
Teachout, Mrs. Charles, Essex
"''N''Nii SIyp$"
Taber. Mildred H. Vergennes 70,05o
Bruce. NJ. Clark. Williston 86,792
Bllado, Milo r., Huntington, $3.50
Pope, Violet r.. Tnderhill. -. 4o.32c
Needham, George L., r. d..
/, Orwell .... ........ go. a1.s77
Grow, Homer. Wcstford .... 28,884
Billings. Harrison, Bristol. 1918.
GROUP THREE.
shonio. Mrs. Philip. Water
bury .,.,.. .,.... ...... 233'SS0
Gray. Mrs. Wills. East Fair
field ....,, ...,.. ....... 2W'1%
Morse, Mrs r. n, Stowe. 1882
Spooner, Gordon F., Enosburg
Falls ..,... ...... ....,.. 1so'24A
Fuilington. Miss Lru. john
son '''''' ''''.'., '.''''' 1"o'eA'
Conger. Jessie r, Rlchford. I2s,G6S
Barrows. Miss Doris, Morris
vie ..,,,. ,,,..... ..,.' ,1o3ii'
wilkins. Mrs. Emma, Morris
vile ''''.'.' ...... .''''' sS'i'o
Lawrence. Miss GLADYS.
Fletcher ..,..... ..... 88,1 10
Baker, Belle NJ. Johnson. ., 5s,1s6
Gregory, Mildred, Fairfax. 52,o30
GROUP FOUR.
Willard, A. r., AlburB .,.... I52,S60
Petit, stanley, North Hero. ~, 5,Os5
Hardy. Miss Isabella D.. South
Hero ..,... ........ .,.. .1Io,03O
Como. Mrs. Bert, Grand Isle. 4a,133
Sylvester, Essie, Grand Isle SA753
Booth, II. J., Alburg ,....,., 80,fO4
GROUP FIVE.
Meac ham. Msude. Brandon I42,Obi
Boyce, Mary e., Randolph. I32.3Si
Doney, Harrison H., East
Hardwick ...... .... 49,. 4O,2O0
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-11-23

general ,.. 's~ of Americans and
other foreigners from Mexico is taking
place because of imminence of revolution
hy adhorents of General Reyes
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-11-23
HEATH CASE POSTPONED.
Canaan Man Not to Be Tried In Essex
County This Term.

0uildhall Nov 2-The case Of state
VS. Frank Heath Of Canaan will not be
tried Mt this term of Essex county court
Heath was indicted by the grand Jury
on a charge OF manslsughter as a re-
suit of an automobile accident in which
he ran into wagon driven by Mrs
Frank Hawes and Two children, throw
ing Mrs Hawes out and infictins serious
injuries. which, it is alleged caused
her death some five weeks later
This makes the l3th homicide cHse
with which High Sheriff Richard Beat
tie has had to do since December, 1902.
Previous to that time there had been
only one such case in the history OF the
county.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-11-23
hENNINGTON FIRM RH-oHGANIZEs.

Bennington, Nov. 2-Arthur j. Hol-
den, president OF the Bottom & Torrance
company, manufacturers OF collars,
shirts and shirtwaists, to-day sold ma
iori'y interest in the capital stock of
the company to +. l., Bottom and A. NJ.
Torrance of Bennington and Clarence L..
Gardner of North Adams, Mass, The
business Of the company has been con-
Quoted under receivership for the past
SIX months because Of the failure of
stockholders TO work in harmony. The
company has re-organiaed with r. l..
Bottom as president; A NJ Torrance,
Nce-presldent; g. l.. Gardner treasurer
Ihe receivership Will be Dissolved at once
and the new management is already in
charge
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-11-23

(Continued on page 81
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-09-08
OREGON NEWS NOTES
OF GENERAL INTEREST
Eve ms Occurring Throughou
he State During the Past
Week.
Road to Bend November 1.

Bend. The announcement was
made by Chief Engineer Ralph Budd'
chief engineer OF the Oregon Trunk
Railway, that the road positively
would be completed to Bend by No
vember, and perhaps even slightly
earlier, and that the Crooked River
bridge, which has been the chief fac
tor in delaying the arrival of the long
expected rails, is progressing rapidly
and will be completed and ready fof
travel by September 10.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-09-08
Baptist Church Services.


Rev. R. Y. Blalock and family
arrived last Friday evening and
moved into the Baptist Pars on
age. Mr.. Blalock preached Sun
day morning and evening TO good
congregations, He will preach
again on next Sunday morning
at ii a. m. on the subject,
"What is Man?" AT 7;S0 pm.
song service and PRAYER. At s
pm. preaching on the subject
Freedom" Everybody given
a hearty welcome at she Baptist
Church.
R. Y. Blalock, Faster
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-09-08

Mrs. A. B, Goodman and
daughter, Lola, left on Saturday
of last week for Walla Walla,
Wn,, where they will make their
future home. Mr.. Goodman has
been in that city for some time
past.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-09-08

Geo. Stackpole of Detroit,
Mich, arrived in this city last
week to visit for some time with
his sisters, Mrs. W. H. Knapp
and Mrs. Chas. H. Williams.
He is at present working at
knanp's Pastime.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-09-08
Hermiston to Sell Bonds.

Hermiston.-The city council mas
authorized the city recorder to adver'
tise for bids for water bonds to the
amount of s25,O0O. Hermiston has
taken these steps to insure pure wa
ter for all time. Deep wells are TO
be driven into solid rock to prevent
any possible seepage of surface wa
ter. entering the supply. A number
of such wells have been put down In
this vicinity and the water tested
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-09-08

Hazen and Son have installep
a new billiard table in their
confectionery. The cushions
are fast and the ivory balls are
of the best.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-09-08
PURELY PERSONAL
Coming aud Going People Of Condor and Vicinity for the Week.
As Seen By The Globes RepOrtOrial Staff.

John Dunn lett on Saturday
last for Portland where he will
attend business college during
the winter His father. Edward
Dunn, accompanied him to that
city and returned the first Of the
week.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-09-08

Sid Seal and Chas. Eitzmaur-
ice left on Tuesday for Pendle-
ton with seven head of horses
which will be used in the Round
Up in that city next week.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-09-08

The City Council met on last
Monday night and adjourned
until Monday of next week on
account of the absence of ]. w.
Hire, No business of any kind
was transacted.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-09-08

Harry Murphy returned on
Saturday to his home in Eugene
after spending the summer
months in this vicinity. He will
attend college at 0berlin this
year.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-09-08

The Hotel Oregon has the
most up-to-date service of any
hotel in the county Unsurpass
ed dining service
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-09-08

Conner Hawes left on Monday
for Portland where he will at
tend business college during the
coming winter.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-09-08

Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Bond ar
rived in this city on Saturday
evening and are at home in one
of the Shirley houses in west
Condor.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-09-08

l.. T. Price left on Monday for
a few days business visit in Port
land.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-09-08

Harold Liebe returned on
Monday to The Dalles after
spending the summer with his
grandmother. Mrs. Pittman,
in this city.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-09-08

Mr.. and Mrs. II. A, Hartshorn
left on Thursday morning for
Portland to stay u few days only.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-09-08

Marvin Keeney of olex has
been visiting his parents in this
city for q few weeks.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-09-08

r. C. Sheldon is again working
in the Globe office. having re-
signed his position with w, II.
Knapp.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-09-08

Fred Womack left OH Monday
morning for his home at Silver.
ton after working in the harvest
feds in this vicinity.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-09-08

Miss Fay Hurt of Olex and
Maggie Connolly visited over
Sunday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. B. Keeney in this city.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-09-08

Phil Starr went TO Portland
last Saturday on business.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-09-08

C. G. Lewis of Spokane was ir
this city the first of the week.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-09-08

Miss Nell Welsh left on Mon
day morning for Portland.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-09-08

Lester Wade spent Sunday ir
Fossil, returning Tuesday.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-09-08
FOUND

FOUND
In this city q plain gold ring,
with inscription "l8-karat. F"
For further particulars address
J. T. Sullivan, Fossil, Oregon.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-09-08

c. N. Laugrige left on Monday
morning for Portland where on
Sunday morning he will be unit
ed in marriage to Miss Maybelle
Larsen, formerly OF this city.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-09-08

Mrs. VIII. Shaw and daughter,
Chloe, aud Miss Addie Hollen
left on Saturday to visit relatives
in Portland. We're Shaw ac-
companied them to attend the
fair and stock show being held
in Portland this week.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-09-08

Tom Tharpe left on Saturday
for Columbus, Wn., having been
called there by a phone message
saying his mother, Mrs. Frank
Tharpe, was seriously H..
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1911-09-08

7. Il. Nicholson is taking q
vacation. o. G. Ebi is taking
his position as eXpressman on
the local run and John Morrison
takes Ebi's place as brakeman.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1911-08-31
Mrs. J. D. Waiiina

Mrs. j. D. Walling, one of the most
highly esteemed ladies of this city, died
Monday morning after lingering ill
ness at her home in North Cookeville.
She was fifty years old and had been a
devoted member of the Christian church
from her childhood. She is survived by
her husband, Elder j. D. Walling and
seven children, Mrs. M. H. Hawkins, of
Livingston, Mrs. Shook Keith of Algood
Mrs. w. M. Shanks and Mrs. E. w.
Capshaw and Martha and Ellen Walling
of this city and Fred Walling of Musco-
gee, Oklahoma.
The interment took place at the city
cemetery Tuesday morning.
The family has the heartfelt sympathy
of every one.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1911-08-31

Wanted-GoOD HOUSEKEEPING MAG
AzINE requires the service Of repre-
sentative in Cookeville to look after SUBJ
scription renewals and to extend circu-
lation by special methods which have
proved unusually successful. Salary and
commission. Previous experience desir-
able but not essential. Whole time or
spare time. Address with references.
j. F. Fairbanks, Good Housekeeping
Magazine, 381 Fourth Ave-, New York
City. ct
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1911-08-31
To Rural Carriers

The next meeting of the rural mail
carriers of Putnam county will be held
at the courthouse in Cookeville on Labor
Day, Sept. a. We want all to be pres
ent at this meeting. Come let us have
a jolly time.
BYNAM GREENWOOD, Pres.
WALTER SMITH, Sec.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1911-08-31
Call for Committee

To the members of the Democratic
Executive Committee of Putnam Coun-
ty: You are hereby notified to meet
in Cookeville at noon on Monday, Sept.
a, 1911, for the purpose of transacting
such business as may come before the
committee.
w. T. BoCKMAN, Chairman.
j. B. THOMPSON, Secretary.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1911-08-31
Bargains!
LARGER STOCK
LOWER PRICES

To My Friends and Patrons:
wish to announce that have
enlarged my stock to such an ex-
tent that l am now prepared to
offer greater bargains than you
will find elsewhere. 1t has al
ways been my policy to give my
customers square deal and as
the increased volume of business
enables me to. sell at a smaller
margin of profit, I am now able
to give you better value for your
money. Below we list some Of
our Bargains.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1911-08-31
Call for Executive Committee

OdH TOT CNeCuttVe OonHTIIeeee
To the Members of the Democratic Ex-
ecutive Committee of Putnam County:
You are hereby notified to meet at
the courthouse in Cookeville on Mon
day, Sept. A, 1911, for the purpose of
transacting such business as may come
before the committee, such as fixing
date for primary election for the pur-
pose of selecting nominee for Sheriff,
Trustee and Assessor.
J. A. CARLEN, Chairman,
D. E. SLAGLE, Secretary.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1911-08-31
w. 7. Anderson Contest

Below is the vote in the piano con-
test conducted by w. T. Anderson at
Bona:
Every subscription to the Herald is
good for 100 votes. The candidate who
sends in the most subscriptions from
now to Oct. gets l 1000 extra votes.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1911-08-31
Honor Roll

Following is the honor roll of the
Small Change school for the month
Of July:
First Grade William Thompson,
Herman Freeman and Alvin Mcdaniel.
Second Grade-Ezra Smith.
Third Grade-Jere Wilmoth, Fred
Phillips, Leslie Freeman and William
Mcdaniel.
Fourth Grade-Daisy PLY.
Sixth Grade-Donie Stockton.
Seventh Grade -Luella Ford, lola
Phillips and Effie Phillips.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1911-08-31
Still in the Practice

1t has been reported that after l was
appointed Postmaster at Cookeville that
took away from me the degree and rights
Of an M. D. l wish to say that when
was appointed Postmaster that formed
a partnership with DR.. J. r. Storie, a
graduate in medicine. He took lectures
at Vanderbilt and Nashville Universities
graduating from the University of Tenn
essee in the years 1884. He has been in
the regular practice of medicine and sur
gerry % years. We have our office in the
Gibson Building, Rooms 5 and 6. We will
be glad to meet and serve you in the fu-
ture as in the past. Thanking you for
past and future favors. Yours truly,
S. D. DAVIS, M. D.
Address: Drs. Davis & Storie. Cooke
vile, Tenn. Home Phone No. 80 & 80
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1911-08-31

In order to be fair to all we must re-
quest that candidates do not solicit
votes in the store.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1911-08-31
LAST NOTICE

All persons indebted to the town Of
Cookeville, for sidewalks, who desire
to pay or otherwise adjust the same,
will please call atmy office on or before
the 9Th day of Sept. next, and pay or
give good notes for same; after said date
all claims due the city will be bills filed
for the collection Of the same. Please
take due notice of this and save your
selves needless litigation.
Respectfully yours,
T. L. DENNY,
Cookeville, Aug. %. City Attorney.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1911-08-31
HOW THEY STAND
?. M. Smith Piano Contest

TIE list will be printed each week.
Watch for it and vote for your favorite.
Every subscription to the Herald is
good for 100 votes. The candidate who
sends in the most subscriptions from
now to Oct. gets 1000 extra votes.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1911-08-31

D. S. Wright has returned to his home
in Weatherford, Texas, after visit in
this section. Mr.. Wright is one Of the
Putnam county boys who has made good
in the west. He is cashier Of the First
State Bank of Weatherford, having
capital OF $l95, 0)o, and large surplus.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-15
Clifford News.

Clifford, n. D., Sept. Ito The
Forum: II. q. Springer is taking a
weeks vacation and is Off for Wyom-
ing.
Thos. Leitch is bank and feeling
good. His topic now Is flying ma
chimes. He saw a bunch Of them at
Chicago.
r. r. Watson Of Waterman, III, Is
here looking after his farm and win
stay until threshing is finished
Miss Emma Aasen returned Satur-
day from Grand Forks, where she was
called last week on account Of the ili-
ness OF her sister.
A. A. Peterson is back from the
Minnesota state fair, where be spent
last week sightseeing and on business
DR.. w. X. Taylor left for his home
at Rugby, after short stay with the
wanstads.
3. M. Anonby, the restaurant man,
has been out in the country for few
days trying farming. He seems TO
like 10 first rate by the way hs is
sticking to 1t.
w. M. smith and J. wedwik made a
flying trip to HiIlsboro Saturday. Mr..
Smith reports rough roads on account
of the heavy rains last week.
III. A. Knudson, Emil Flint and a
few other boys are now busy hunting
chickens.
Carl Erickson Is now able to be
around after an accident he had while
threshing.
c. A, Goldberg went TO Fargo Thurs
day. but Is expected back today.
Hans Krogh was business visitor
in town Saturday
Rev. A. Turmo has just returned
from a months visit with friends and
relatives in South Dakota.
Attorney r. 8. Enge called at the
bank between trains on Friday, trans
acting some business. Cor. g.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-09-15

Appointment from "A. @. Hanson,
Judge OF the county court, OF John X
Weir as clerk of the county court, to-
get1ier with oath OF office was received
ana on motion same was approved and
ordered filed, all members present vot
ing aye, on call OF the roll.
Justice report OF Augustus Roberts
for period ending August 81, 1911, was
received and read. having been ap-
proved by the states attorney. On
motion the same was ordered filed and
the following witness and appraisers
fees therein allowed. and the auditor
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-11-18
MILITARY REGIME
NOW PROPOSED
FOR CHINA
IT WOULD EDUCATE
PEOPLE FOR A REPUBLIC
Rebels Have Unique Elan Which
They Expect to Garry Out Ac-
cording to English Jour-
naGSt

IN, Morning Journal Special Leased Wire.I
london. Nov. fS.-Archibald Foss
coloouhoun, well known as journal
ist and explorer in an article in the
nailv Graphic today. which processes
m outline the program of the Chinese
rebels on the authority of leaders of
the rebellion, says the revolutionary
committee has summoned Editor sun
vat Sen, one of the instigators of the
revolt. and that he shortly will ar
rive in shanghai to take up the di-
rection Of affairs,
The intention. according to the art
iele is to institute military govern
ment under the direction of an Amer
lean. General Homer Lee There will
he period of three years or less of
martial law during which administra-
five reforms will be undertaken, this
10 be followed by smoother period of
three years during which the mill
tary government will be assisted by
certain elected bodies.
At the expiratio Of this time. II is
expected, the country will be prepar-
ed for constitutional republican,
government with a president and ~
elective chambers. W
Mr. Coloquhoun says ii is believed
Or. sun will be the first president.
The Daily Telegr8phs Shanghai
correspondent says hostiiities have be-
gun at Nanking,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-11-18
RAILROADS WOULD
LIKE To THROTTLE
c D NJ PE T|T|0N
Senate Committee On Inter
state Commerce to Probe Al
legged Fight On Panama Caa-
al Traffic By Boat Lines,
lBy Morning Journal Special Leased Wire !

JBy Morning journal Special Leased Wire
Washington, Nov. 17.-Alleged OPP
position of transcontinental railroads
to the financing of an independent
steamship line to operate through the
Panama canal between Atlantic and
Pacific coast terminals, Is TO be the
subject OF an inquiry by the senate
committee on Interstate commerce.
Bernard n. Baker of Baltimore,
was requested tonight to appear be-
fore the committee. Mr.. Baker, un-
der an act of congress. had endeavor-
ed to finance and organize an inde-
pendent line It is claimed that III
nancial institutions have withdrawn
proffered support and he alleges their
attitude was due partly TO the atti-
tude of transcontinental railroads
Senator Newlands, a member Of the
senate committee told that body this
afternoon that he had heard from
other sources that such opposition
was being developed against inde-
pendent steamship projects,
"rf by the influence of the trans
continental railway systems the free
development of commerce between
American ports through the Panama
canal is being blocked, the senate
should ascertain the facts al once, =
he said.
Senator .Clapp, chairman OF the
committee. requested Mr.. Baker to
appear early next week with all the
data i'm his possession, and the COM
mttee will consider the Panama stu
alton in connection with its present
legislation.