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The Press., 1915-02-03
lISTRICT OF SOMERs, ss. Prob

- VUUIIs FFU' IbI, N- ". IND
 Estate If Delit H. Dimock, late Of Somers in said district. deceased Upon the application Of Paul s. Chapman, pr y ing hat an inst rumeDt in writing purport- lng 10 pc the last VIII and testament Of said de. ceased. may be proved, approved, allowed and admitted 10 probate, as by application on nle fully appears. 1t is
 Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate once in Somers in said district, on the 18th day of February, A. D. 1915, at 10 o'clock fin the forenoon, and that pub. llc notice be given Of the pendency Of said appl- cation and the time and place of hearing there on, by publishing the same once fin some news paper having circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign- post Tn the town Of Somers, in said District, at least live days before said day Of hearing
 CHAkLES $. FULLER, Judge
The Press., 1915-02-03
0ISTRIC'r OF HOLLAND, ss.

II bate Court, J in. 2S, A D. 1915
 Estate Of Ell Rider, late Of Holland, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application Of Emma Minnie Rider paving hat leu CTS of administration may be by application on file more fully appears it ts
 ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Oftice in Holland, in said district. on the 10th day Of Febru lry. A D. 1915. at o'clock in the afternoon. and that pubic notice be given of the pendency of said application and time and place of hearing thereon by publishing copy or this order once Tn newspaper having circulation in said dis trlct, and by posting copy thereof. on he said district at least i've days before said day of hearing. FRANK T. NEWC,bMB Clerk
The Press., 1915-02-03
Nerves and Battle.

It Is claimed that the nerves of city dwellers stand the stress of battle bet ter than men who have lived in the country. The explanation is that the city type of man has become habituat- ed to noise. and terrific noise is an ele ment of battles.
The Press., 1915-02-03
THE AUTOMOBILE

Is machine that MUST be kep; in good shape 1t MUST be overhauled by ONLY competent, expert mechanics at least once a year if is to give the maximum of satisfactory, economical, SAFE service. When your machine comes out of our hands after overhauling EVERY detail of the work has been perfectly done and rigldly Inspected and tried. Let's talk "OVERHAUL. lNGN with you. HELMS GnrnRe. SInld Sn, ps.
The Press., 1915-02-03
Miuht Have Boosted Prices.

Il suppose it is annoying when a man goes out because you haven't something cheaper"
 Yes" said the small merchant But what gives you heart disease is when fellow goes out because you haven't something more ensive."-Louisyflle Courier Journal.
The Press., 1915-02-03
Ara Court C, Probate holden at stai

A T Court C., Probate holden at Staf- A ford, within for the district of stafford, on the 25i h day Of January, A. U 191b
 Present, ROBERT FISK, Judge. On motion of the executor on the estate Of Edwin N. Lawson, late of Union, within said district. deceased.
 1t is ordered by this court, that notice shall be given that the administration account in said estate will be exhibited for settlement at the Probate Ufiice in said District on the 10th day of Feb, 1915, at 10 o'clock, afternoon. by posting a town of Union, and by advertising the same In a newspaper published in Stafford, and hav- Ing a circulation in said district.
 Attest, MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
The Press., 1915-02-03
Inside" Facts on Poultry Keepjnv

Just on the press-a rev, unusual book-has big chapters of brand new facts on raining poultry. It's free and everyone whether keepe Ing 6 or 6O0O birds Leeds it Tells aboua loca- ton, preeds. Tee ing, etc also the new peIf.rep. your incubators and hovers direct from factory m the heart of the lumber industry-we get rock-potiem prices-you benent. Write for this new, free book to-day-a postal will do-bns write.
The Press., 1915-02-03
PERSONAL TAX NOTICE.

All persons liable to pay personal tax in the town of Willington are hereby notified that said tax is due and payable on the first day of Febru. uary, and that for the purpose of receiving the same will be at the store of Gardiner Hall, Jr., x Co.,, South Wilington, each business day un- til the first day of April.
 JAMES SERVICE, JR., Collector. WilllnRton. Conn, Ian. 27Ih 1913.
The Press., 1915-02-03
NOTICE.

The Board of Relief of the town Of stafrord will be In session on Monday, Feb. ist, at West stafford Congregational church ye stry: Tues day, Feb. 2d, al Town Hall, SfafTord Hollow and W Wednesday. Feb Sd, at Borough Hall, Staf. f I'd SpriI gs, each day from 9 a m. to D m. to hear appeals from doings of assessors
 II. A. GLsZtER, I Board
 HANNIBAL ALDuN. of
 ANTHONY ADAMS, Relief Stafford springs Jan. IS, 1915.
The Press., 1915-02-03
BOARD OF RELIEF NOTICE
of Stafford Springs

bUIUuBH UT otaHUIu opfIHRb
 The Board of Relief for the Borough of stnf ford Springs will meet at Borough Hall, Mon. day, February sth, 1915, from to D. in. H. s. ABEL, ANTHONY ADAMS, ! Bonrd of Relief | GEORGE J, FRAZIERl Stafford Springs, Conn Feb 1, 1915.
The Press., 1915-02-03
BOARD OF RELIEF NOTICE
Town of Willinpton.

Town of Willington, The Board of Relief will meet in the hall in South Wfllington on Monday, Feb 1st. Wednes- day, Feb. 10th, and Saturday, Feb. 2oth, 1915, from l o'clock to clock D, m, each day, for the purpose of making any readjustment of the tax lists as may seem proper.
 F: R0MAlNE TUCKER,l Board
 WI. Q: ELDREDGE, of
 MERRITT l.. USHER, ] Relief WillinRton, Conn.,, Jan. 25, 1915.
The Press., 1915-02-03
BOARD OF RELIEF NOTICE

The Board of Relief of the town of Union will be in session at the Town Hall Feb and 0O. from until o'clock D m, for the purpose of hearing and judging appeals of persous claim tLg to be aggrieyed by the doings of the assess. orS. T. o. NEWELL | Board
 VIM. HORSM AN,S of
 MYRoN HECK, J Relief unton Conn Jan, 20. 1glb
The Press., 1915-02-03
So if 1s.

Teacher = If a vehicle with two wheels is bicycle and one with three wheels tricycle., what is one with only one wheel?
 Scholar-A wheelbarrow.--lllust
The Press., 1915-02-03
New Fashion In Horse Shoes

Hubby-I must take him to the black smith. He needs new shoes. Wife Can't you have the old ones soled and heeled? The uppers look perfectly good-Harpers Weekly.
The Press., 1915-02-03
NOTICE

The Board Of Relief Of the town of Holland will meet at Town Dall, olland, conn, Mon. day, ,eb lst, Monday, Feb. sth, Monday, Feb 22d, from II a. m 10 D. m., to hear appeals re. lating to last as essmenJ.
 SAMUEL JOHNSON, I Board
 HARRY BAR LEFTY Of
 CHAS. HURLBUT, ] Relief Holland Conn Jan 1Sth IQIh
The Press., 1915-02-03
NOpl(,E-

The Board of Relief of the town Of Somers will
 meet at the Town lerks office on Monday, F. b. lSt, Monday, Feb Stb, and Monday, Fen 22d,
 from to D. m, to hear appeals relating to the last assessment. EDWIN c. DNVTS, l Board ARETUS KIBBE, of JAMES ' MEAClI NM, Relief
 SomerS, Conn., Jan p. 1915,
The Press., 1915-02-03
PERSONAL TAX NOTICE
Town of Union

All persons residing in the town Of Union be- tween the ages of Fl and 60, except those that are exempt Dy law, are assessed personal tax of two dollars, due eb, 1, 1915. For the purpose of collecting above tax 1 will be at the own Hall Feb. from until o'clock D. m and at my residence at other times.
 T. 0, NEWELL, Collector. Union, Conn, Jan 20, 1915.
The Press., 1915-02-03
MANSFIELD.

Roland l.. Squire of Mansfield. a grocer, filed petition in bankruptcy in the United States court yesterday, and made oath that he did not have the money to pay the filing fee. His liabilities are listed at S2, ,O67, all unsecured. Assets consist of stock in trade, valued at $2OO; store fixtures, $6O; and debts due on open account, $304.4 .49.
 Merrow.
 A. T. Burdick and M. L. Usher made a business trip to Willimantic Friday.
 Mrs. Eugene Dimock and Miss Evelyn Tilden were in Willimantic Saturday.
 Mrs. M. L. Usher and two children spent Friday as the guest of Mrs. I. F. Wilcox.
 Mrs. B. C.. Hallock made a business trip to Hartford and Meriden one day last week.
 E. R. Connors of Holyoke, Mass, was the guest of Mrs. Frances Newcomb and family Monday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Allerton Kibbe and chil-
 
 ,dren of Ellington, were at Eugene Dim- ock's one day last week.
 Mrs. I. F. Wilcox and son, Ira, were the guests of Mrs. Benjamin Phillips in Willimantic, Saturday.
 Miss Fannie Tessar of South Willing ton was a week end guest of her sister, Mrs. Edgar Schubeler.
 I. F. Wilcox, who has been confined to the house for month with rheumat- ism, is now able to be out some during pleasant weather.
 Eagleville.
 Mir. Turdeau has moved his family to Willimantic, where his daughters are employed.
 There was no church service Sunday, owing to the stormy weather. The Un- ion Sunday school was held at the usu- al hour.
 Lester Champion has taken the con- tract to haul all the brick for the new building at Storrs.
 Mrs Sehales entertained the Social Club of Norwich on Saturday.
 Miss Mabel Hickox was at the home of her grandmother in Colchester over Sunday.
 Harry J. Hopkins and Miss Edna G. French, both of Mansfield, were married by Rev. Leonard Smith of Spring Hill, last Wednesday morning at 9.3O. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs Chas H. Hopkins of Mansfield, and the bride is the daughter of Mrs. Lena French of Merrows. The witnesses were Miss Addie c. Hopkins, sister of the groom, and Francis w. Chaffee, Jr. Mir. and Mrs. Hopkins left on the 1O12 express to visit relatives in Yonkers, New York City, and Jersey City. Upon their re- turn they will go at once to housekeep- ing, in their newly furnished home at South wilIington.
The Press., 1915-02-03
Luminous Trees,

The witch tree is so luminous that on the darkest night it can be plainly seen mile away.
The Press., 1915-02-03
Always on Hand.

Always on Hand. Stranger--The stock in this jewelry store seems to be pretty low down. Do you suppose could get any sort of ring here? Wag-Certainly. Rings are things always kept on hand.-Balti- more American.
The Press., 1915-02-03

The desire of appearing clever often prevents one becoming so.-Rochefou- cauid
The Press., 1915-02-03

Bilious Feel heavy after dinner Bit ter taste? Complexion salIow? ivel perhaps needs waking up. Doan's Regu lets for bilious attacks. 25c at all stores
The Press., 1915-02-03

FOR SALE-60 bus. els Of potatoes, 1
 barrel of sauerkraut, pig weighing about !5O Ds, 1-horse wagon, heavy 2.horse sled, 1 leigh, and numerous other articles JOSEpII ,AGLAk. k. D. l. Ellithnrpe I,rossInp swaa
The Press., 1915-02-03

M ANTED-W Washings Will call and W take home the same. '1w45 MERt TOMON, P. O. Box fl, k, F. D.1.
The Press., 1915-02-03

M ANTED Competent girl for gen W eraI housewoTk in family of three
 45tf o BOX 43 Stafford Springs
The Press., 1915-02-03

Y OST-A class pin with Springfield and u the letter T. on it. Finder will be reward ed, by leaving the same at The Press Office
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-04-15
OBITUARY.

Susannah Merritt was born in
Marion Co. H., July Sth, 1876. In
1897 she was married to J.W. Nc
Clure of the same state. They came
to Idaho in 1912 and located on a
ranch east of Fruitland.
She was the mother eff four chh-
dren, three sons and one daughter.
She became a Christian in Mach
of the year 1899 and took member
ship with the Church of Christ in
Marion Co., Ill.
She was a member of the Order
of Eastern Star, Frina Chapter No.
112, Frina, Ill.
She was taken sick about the 1st
of November last and continued sui
fering until death relieved her ON
the evening of April 10th.
She is survived by her husband,
four children, three sisters and five
brothers living in H., besides the
friends formed here and at home.
Funeral services were held at the
Christian Church Sunday afternoon.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-04-15

Spur played Sunnyside and the
score was q to- 1Tinss favor ofss'the
Wooa Spur:team. 5; ~
7 Tie Nyssa Cheese factory;;y-had
reptssentattye thru this section last
week. He had disposed of $50 pounds
of Acheese to. the, farmers between
Nyssa and .Weiser. The factory is
cooperative and puts out good
article and ASK for Nyssa cheese
was the slogan of the agent.
The Farmers Union held their
Regular meeting at the Pioneer
school house. Mr.. Channer and
Clarence Barker were chosen as de-
iegates to; the Farmers convention
held in Weiser. is locals were re-
presented at this meeting.
D. Jones, R. L. Emerson, T. j..
jackson and G. w. Former were in
Weiser one might last week on
business pertaining to electric pow
err for Irrigation purposes.
Last Saturday night the membes 9
of the N, +, card club gathered ct
the Endora farun and enjoyed a PIC
mic supper at seven o'clock. The
guests then repaired to;the parlor
and enjoyed 6o0$dntil aiate hour
This concludes q series Of twenty
consecutive Stature ay night card
partiss.; (; 81. L:
Mr. and Mrs. Ecker. Of Brillt3u,
Wisconsin are, visiting, Jno. Puser
They are on their return trip from rom:
Portland, San Diego: and San Fran
CISCO; :.. i s
Karl 5Assnussen and wife Of Falk
spent several days at the Gpmelson
home, They were accom- panied home
by little Lueife Come lson,
E.a'B. Dean made a business trip
to Nampa and Caldwell last week.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-04-15

TO EXCHANGE.-Dwe in PAY.
ette,. seven rooms and fully equipped
bath room, Good cellar, wired for
lights in all rooms and cellar, City
water and underground pipe line
ditch water. Eighty foot frontage.
Cement sidewalk, paid for. Also five
acres land within half mile of city.
-Four room brick dwelling house
with two lots in city of Caldwell.
Five acre tract of land near Inter
urban about miles out of Cald.
well.
All the above is clear of incum.
brance Will trade any part or all
for clear land. Address box 2s6 Paw
cite or inquire at Enterprise office,
So-Acres well improved, one and
one-half mile from Rupert. Idaho.
Good house and out buildings. wind
mill, water tank, water piped to
building, small family orchard Bal
alfalfa and Plow land. VIII exchange
Tor small place in Payette Valley
VIII Wells.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-04-15
OBITUARY

Fanny, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
James Horn, was born in Indian Va
ley, Idaho Jan. 21st, 1901. Six yeal S
ago she moved with the parents to
the Payette Valley where she lived
at the time OF her death. She at
tended school at the Hill School
house until last fall she entered the
High School at Payette and was a
member of the Freshman class. She
was member of the Christian Bible
school, enrolled in Mary Hills class.
About two weeks ago she was taken
sick and died Tuesday April 9Th at
the age of IA years, months, and
l6 days. She leaves a father, mother,
brother, five sisters and many
friends to mourn her demise.
Funeral services were held at the
Christian Church Thursday after
noon, after which the hody was in
TERED at Riverside Cemetery.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-04-15
LOWER PAYEI TEVAuEY
AND DEAD OK FLAT

Mrs. S. E. Paine and daughter OF
Pendleton, Oregon, was week end
guest of Mrs. F. B. Suplee.
Mrs. P. Emerson who has been
critically i'll in Payette expects to be
able to return home next week,
Rev. Barnes of Payette was max
ing pastoral calls near Woods Spur
last week.
Mrs. R. H. Woods, Mrs. G. P. Lat
tig and Maud Carrier attended the, W
C.T.U. convention held in Ontario.
| VIM. Beach and VIM. Smull n
motored over from Boise last Sun
day and enjoyed dinner at c. H.
Millers.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Shutes and sons
were Sunday guests of E. M. Me
daris.
Miss Fowler, County school supt,
visited Miss Harland's school last
Monday. She found the children do
ing excellent work and pronounced
the condition of the school, good
Mrs. F. Northrup is home from
Payette with her new baby 10y.
Melinda Precht has returned from
her trip to Nyssa.
Mrs. Ray Chatfield is spending the
week with Mrs. Apologize and is
busy doing spring sewing for the
family.
Jno. Hill accompanied by grand
ma Sherwood visited friends on the
flat last Saturday.
Mrs. Channer is confined to her
home with muscular rheumatism.
Frances Rartshe went to Weiser
Saturday where she was met by |
Geo. Bartshe, her uncle, who has
Just returned from serving three
years in the navy.
Mr.. Barnes of Payette has rent
ed the Gilbert Stuve ranch and will
move soon
Mrs. F. Powell is visiting her
daughter Mrs. T. j. Jackson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Salisbury of Sand
Hollow are rejoicing over the arriv-
al of a daughter, who is now about
one week old.
Il. l.. Emerson and family we're
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Good
vim of Cherry Gulch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cannon came over
rom Nyssa and spent a day at the
Waugh home. They were accompani-
ID home by Miss Bean.
The hour of Sunday school in
list. Nos will be 10 o'clock A. M. 4
instead of in the afternoon.
Mrs. ID. r. Durham received word
rom Mr.. Durham saying that death
laimed his brother-in-law before Mr..
reached Dakota. Mr.. Dur
am Will go to Iowa before his re-
urn to Idaho.
Mrs. r. l.. Emerson entertained
Terry 'go-round last Thursday after
Don. The attendance was good, re-
'eshments We're dainty and every
ne enjoyed the afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Suplee gave a
'mliy dinner last Sunday the event
arked their 9Th wedding anniver-
Try Among the guests were Mrs. S.
: Falne and daughter of Pendleton.
rs. Ida Paine and daughters Ruth
Id Angie.
Inc Arbor day exercises given by
e pupils in Dist. MOL, was excep- y
onally good. After the literary pro-
am the children adjourned to the
-rd and planted trees, shrubs and
ants. Under the direction of Miss
arland each child has planted both
vegetable and flower garden.
a Dig crowd attended the ball
me at Crystal last Sunday. Wood
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-04-15
DON and BRYAN

Will make the season 1915 together as fol
lows
At New Plymouth Wednesday; Fruitland Thurday: Fri
day and Saturday Eagle Barn Ontario rest of the week
home. =
Terms: $12, so when mare is known 70 H. e.,
j. W. BOOR, Gunner
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-04-15
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q. !. Surprises in the. e. q. !. !
Q sst !t,g,, }, L q Methods.
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YOU don't already J '4'--'' ..'E'1 ;"
That Osteopahs are physicians.
osteopathy we'll suited
Oseopaths practice Obstetrics
That oeopaths (Oseopaths
to
longer prepared
Anidotes poisoning
in
That the given by Oteopah
be accomplished
practice Adjustment osteopath at all
II. B. CATRON, Osfeopath
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-04-15

ii, n,.n who thinks TO please ne World
~ :. FULLEST Of his kind;Ft .nEa Nh -
or let him face which way he wi1'
L. behind
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1915-04-15

Entered al second-class matter Aug
-,st II. 1907. rat the postoffice. se..aa.fAa q.
Ute, Idaho under the Act OF Consrss
=. March 3, 1879. "a
The Washington herald., 1915-03-17
DOESN'T VIEW religion
fire ESCAPE FROM H.
So Methodist Preacher Who Can't Be.
lieve Moses Turned Stone Mason
Quits Church.

St Louis. March 1S.-Rev. DR.. L. VI.
Birkhead. pastor Of Wagner Memorial
Methodist Church. today announced he
would resign from the Methodist minis
try because his principles required him
to be honest to his convictions and his
convictions were incompatible with the
tcnets of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Dr. Dirkhead summed up his sermons
as follows:
Il do not believe
THAT any m.-acIes ever we're per-
formed
That Moses was given two tablets of
stone. on which were chiseled the DEG
aiOSue.
That Moses wrote the first five books
in the Old Testament
That any definite prophcsy was made
Of the coming of Christ.
In the immaculate conception.
THAT there was any resurrection.
THAT the Apostle John wrote the book
in the Bible that bears his name.
That Paul wrote any letters to any
body that afterwards were gathered and
assembled into the New Testament
I'm making religion volcanic spasm.
I'm making Christianity a fire escape
from hell.
Therefore ! cannot be true to myself
and honest in my convictions and remain
a minister in the Methodist Church
DR. Birkhead was educated in Nc
Kendree College. Drew Theological In
stitute Union Theological College and
Columbia University
The Washington herald., 1915-03-17
LIEUT.. BUDD'S TRIAL
WILL START TODAY
Annapolis Couut-martial Viii Hear
Charges of Assault Upon Policeman
Following Naval Dance.

o.|NlAl ~ IL "s-4lhk''W ii'lsi'-
Annapolis Md. March "a military
court-martial will he convened at the
Naval Academy Barracks tomorrow for
the trial OF First Lieut.. Samuel =. Budd.
Marine Corps on charges growing out
Of recent escapad" in Annapolis. when
he assaulted a patrolman Of tn" city
police force. col. John A. Iejcune. Ma
rine Corps. has been designated pr"si-
dent Of the court. with Mai. Albert :.
McLemore as judge advocate.
Lieut. Budd has been on duty at tn"
Naval Academy Barracks for the last
several months. The charges preferred
against him are based upon his con-
duct on the night of February 10. when
the naval officers gave their annual
fancy dress ball. that eliminated i'm an
all-night party for many of the dancers.
Lieut.. Budd and his wife were among
a party Of between - and 100 who TO
paired to the State Militia Armory in
the city after the regular dance in the
auditorium on the government rcserva-
ton was brought to close. Along
about 2:3o o'clock in the morning Lieut..
Budd with Mrs BUdd. departed from
the armOry TO enter their automobile
and drive to their home.
The officer was in an intoxicated con-
dition. 4 il alleged. His wife pleaded
with him not 20 attempt to drive the ma
chine. BIZ: he insisted. The loud con-
versation that ensued attracted the city
police officials Patroman William
Uranium attempted 10 !nterCede by per-
suading the officer tc heed the advice
OF his wife but Lieut. Budd resented
the interference and Is said to hav"
dealt the patrolman blow in the face
with his fist. AS the result Lieut. Budd
was arrested and taken to the police sta
ton.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-17
SETH LOW COMMISSION FAILS.
Nothing Accomplished in Colorado
President Is Told.

Tho colorado Coal Commission. OF
whi"h Seth Low is chairman and which
was appointed by President Wilson to at
tempt TO bring about better relations be-
tween the mine operators and employees
in the Colorado mine district, reported to
the President yesterday that they had
been unable thus far To accomplish def
mite reforms. The commission recon-
mended that its proposed visit to Colo
RADIO for the purpose OF treating with the
parties to the recent strike controversies
be postponed until autumn
The report informs President Wilson
that seventy -One of the mine operators
in Colorado. producing Il per cent of ali
the coal produced in the State. have eX-
pressed the opinion that no useful pur-
Pose would be served by the commission
going {" Colorado at this time. II is
stated that the same opinion is shared in
labor circles.
The only progress made by the COM
mission is with regard to the promises of
cooperation secured from the Colorado
Coal and Iron Company and a number of
tn" smaller operators. These friendly
operators. also. have counscIed against
the proposed visit
The Washington herald., 1915-03-17
Keen Competition Shown.

Testimony pointing to keen compet!-
ton on Chesapeake Bay between vessels
OF all classes was adduced yesterday at
the hearing before Commissioner Glenn
ents. of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission. concerning the ownership or
steamboat lines by railroads. There -
clause in the Panama Canal act requir-
ing railroads to release their steamboat
holdings, so az 20 force competition be
tween land and water lines. Among
those who testified were Ralph Robinson.
of the Maryland. Delaware and Virginia
Railroad. Willard Thompson. vice presi-
dent and general manager OF the road.
and George d. Ogden. general freight
sgent