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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
Building ShinS

What does it mean for US to build
1O,OOO,OOO tons of freight shippinq a
year? According to the sherwood
plan of ship-building which is now be-
ing used on both our coasts and in
many British yards it would REQUIRE
about 100000 tons of steel, which
Is put q tenth of our 1916 output of
42,TOO,0OO tons. According to the
census figures of 1904 and 1909. If
would require about a million and a
quarter of workers. If we are now
using 100000 men in connection
with the war, we have about 6,OOO.-
700 left to call upon before we are
working at it as hard as England is
now.
1t is, however, too simple to say
that million and a quarter of men
and 100000 tons of steel will make
ships at the rate of 100000 tons
years twelve months hence. We
must apply ourselves systematically
10 the task of creating new facilities
OF every sort We have not the
yards IN which to put together the
pieces OF these standardized or fabri-
Gated ships. We have not the mills
to roll the plates, and unless we take
the steel from other uses, we have not
the mines and miners to produce the
ore, the stamers on the lakes to car
ry it, or the furnaces in which to
smelt it.
To get these new raw materials. we
have to go back, back to industry af
ter industry. To roll plates REQUIRES
the expensive machienery of rolling
mills Skilled machinists are needed
to make the machines and so the build
ing of ships starts a train of Industry
that reaches back, back, stage after
stage, to factory after factory, clear
through our industrial fabric.
1t IS, says writer in the Review Of
Reviews, the greatest industrial call
that has ever been given to America. Il
Is like the industrial call that has been
given to England mad France. We
can do it, and If we are fair to our bre-
thern we must do it. We have sent
ment to France, We have sent men to
camps enroute to France, and now
we must in common decency back
them up. Otherwise they NAV
die IN vain and the whole allied sit
uation may turn out to be a
Colosseum with feet of clay, 4
Veritable Russia that may collaDse
because of the want of ships State
Journal
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
Still cIina to cfsterns

There still are in use in New Orleans
about four thousand cisterns, accord
ing to reports to the sewerage and wa
alter beard.
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Men He Kent Busy

"Owens says he gives employment
TO a large number of men," $50 he
1oes-other peoples bill collectors
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For Rent Free

One two room house and one three
room house in good repair. Low rent
SchWaller Sons
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Lost

A side curtain from a Studebaker
car. Finder will please leave at this
Office and receive reward.
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Not AL.

Pansie-'Tn bet you kiss every girl
you meet" Percy-"WeII, hardly that,
some get away"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF THE
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Citizens State Bank

At Hays, State of Kansas, at the close of
business on the 24th day of November
1917.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
GEoRGETTE WAISTS
IS IS

In selecting a waist one
wants only the prettiest
waists that money can buy
and we believe you will
agree with US that these
waists are the incest waists
we have shown at this price.
Some are trimmed with lace,
others are embroidered in
colors- COlors are, flesh,
white, peach, navy and
maize.
Other waists $3.50 to
$3.50.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
SILK WAISTS
60 5n

The showing at this price
consists of crepe de chine,
tub silk, taffetas and satins.
ColOrs are, white, flesh,
green and assorted stripes.
You will have to see these
waists to appreciate the val
ues. Sizes So to "A.
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ATTEST:
Chas. W. Miller, Jr.
G. G. Cochran,
H. J. Penney, Diiee'oIS'
P. J. Deane.
To WALTER E. WILSON,
Bank Commissioners, Topeka, Kans
(SEAL)
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-01
SILK PETTICOATS
$3.50 to $3.50

This price range covers
our stock of silk petticoats.
Showing consists of taffetas
In black and changeable
silks satins and jersey top
styles Also special models
for stout women. Other pet
ticoats 81 TO $50.
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SILK HOSIERY

Many colors are repre-
sented in this showing of
silk hosiery of the better
grade Colors, black, white,
green, lavender, champagne,
sky, silver, cOpen and fan
cies-
Other silk hosiery 80 cts,
and S1.00.
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SILK UNDERWEAR

The collection consists of
vests, teddybears, gowns,
and petticoats, made of jer-
sey silk and crepe de chine.
Some are trimmed with lace.
others have the plain band
top and many are hand en-
broldered in colors. They
viii make very acceptable
gifts for anyone. Vests
S1-95 to $2-59- Teddybears
$3.50 to S5-95, gowns S5.95
to $9.75.
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State of Kansas, Ellis County, IS:
l, Chas. w. Miller, Jr., cashier of
said bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true; that said
bank has no liabilities, and is not in
dorser on any note or obligation,
other than shown on the above state
ment, to the best of my knowledge
and belief. So help me God.
Chas W. Miller, Jr.,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before
me, this 9th day of November, 1917.
Philip, Jacobs,
Notary P;iDIlc.
Commission expires on the Both day
of January, 1929
CORRECT.
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$3.50 to SIS
Anyone would appreciate
one of these bath robes for
their Christmas. They come
in eight and dark colors and
in floral and Indian design.
Sizes SO to Al.
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31,623.29

ess current expenses,
int. and taxes paid 9, 139. 80 D 483. 80
DEMAND DEPOSITS:
Individual deposits
subject to check 49,, 3O4.82
Cert. of dep. due in
less than 30 days 3,O73.5O
Banks and bank
ers' deposits IL ,38O.19
Other deposits requiring
notice of less than 80
days --,----- 496,758.51
TIME DEPOSITS,
Cert. of dep. due on
or after 80 days 167 ,294.03
- ISL, 294. O3
Bills payable Is ,098 80
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PRACTICAL GIFTS WORTH GIVING

Here are Christmas gifts of good cheer and
good judgment. Gifts that every woman will wei
come and appreciate deeply. When Christmas is
past and forgotten these articles will serve and con
unue TO serve in ways too numerous to mention
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Other Items of Interest for Christmas Gift Buyers
We are showing many items suitable for Christ
mas gifts, such coats furs, handkerchefs gloves
infants wear and novelties, brassiers handbags
knit goods, hosiery, etc.
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-30
BELGIAN MISSION WILL
MAKE EXTENSIVE TOUR

WASHINGTON, June so. - The
Belgian mission headed by Baron
Moncheur will leave Washington
next Sunday for the most extensive
tour Of the country taken by any Of
the war missions that have come 70
the United States. The party will go
TO the Pacific coast, being absent
from Washington three weeks. Stops
viii be made at the following cities:
Chicago. which will be reached
Monday morning; Milwaukee. Green
Bay. Wis, st. Paul, Minneapolis.
Spokane. Seattle, Portland. San
Francisco. Los Angeles, salt Lake
City. Colorado Springs. Denver,
Topeka. Tulsa, Okla. Little Rock.
Louisville. Cincinnati and Charles
ton. W. Va.
The members of the party Will be
Baron Noncheur. Lieut.. Gen.
Leclercq. Maj. o. 5. Perrieth, Lieut..
Count D'Ursel. Hugh Gibson, OF the
state department; Capt. T. c. Cook.
L. s. A, and James q. Whiteley, of
the Belgian legation.
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-30
Underground Enemies of Corn

further improved by applications OF
lime and by thorough cultivation.
White GTubs.
Loss from white grubs has not
been reported this spring because
most of the grubs entered the pupa
state last summer and must have
been killed by The deep freezing dur
ing the past winter.
White Erubs are the larva of the
May beetle or June bug. Fall plow-
ing OF old meadows and pasture is
also becoming more common each
year and serves a splendid purpose
in destroying Srubs.
Con-rOOt Aphis.
The corn-root aphis commonly
known as root lice.
Some damage has been reported
The injury occasioned by this in
sect is commonly attributed 10 ants
The ants however. do not feed on
the corn but merely herd the plant
hee.-hence numerous ant craters
around young corn plants are in
dicative Of plant lice on the corn
roots In the bottom OF the crater.
Disturbing the ants by the frequent
use OF a weeder and the closing Of
their craters viii tend 70 check
damage done 10y the plant lice
Timothy and rag weeds are two
plants which very frequently are in
fected By the insect and hence corn
following is aRt tO-be demage4
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-30
WIREWORNIS.
By John -. BOrdupr

Since a number Of farmers have
reported damage 10 their corn from
wireworms ana other insects the
following bit of general information
is not out OF place at this time
Wireworms are the young Of the
common swapping beetles or click
beetles, and the worms are yellow
ish or brownish. highly polished
and slippery TO the touch. They
move actively and disappear rapidly
when brought 70 the surface by the
pIow or spade. The eggs are laid in
the ground. usually in the sod lands.
and here the young worms are
hatched Three years are required
for most kinds Of wireworms 10 get
their full growth and become
beetles.
Land already in corn. which is
badly infested, should be cultivated
deeply even az the risk OF slightly
root-pruninE the corn. This should
be continued as long as the corn
can be cultivated. and II wheat is 20
follow. the field should be titled
thoroughly as sOon as the corn crop
is removed
Some kinds OF wlrewOrms live only
in land that Is poorly drained. and
for this reason tile draining OF land
is beneficial, especially where the
general condition OF the deld Is
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-30
INDIANA PLANS TO
SOW MILLIONS Of
ACRES IN WHEAT
State Council of Defense Or
ganizeS Conservation Pro-
gram for Coming Year.

Three millions Of acres Of wheat
will he sown in Indiana this fall II
the plans Of the Indiana committee
on food production and conserva-
ton. as outlined at the meeting of
the millers, grain dealers. fertilizer
manufacturers. bankers. corn grow
ers and representative of Purdue
university, under the auspices of
tho state council of defense, this
week
j. g. Beavers of Purdue univer-
sity will have charge Of the wheat
planting campaign. He will act un-
der the direction of the state food
director, ". l. Christie. Meetings
Will be arranged for every agricul-
tural community in the state and
effective speakers will be assigned
10 explain the seriousness OF the
food situation ana the importance
of utilizing every foot Of available
ground.
IL developed az the meeting tha
there is every likelihood of an un-
precedentedly heavy demand for
seed wheat this year. 4 systematic
search for sood fields OF desirable
varieties of wheat. fer seeding pur-
poses VIII be made. Provision will
be made for storing the crops from
these fields and making il availa BILE
for seeding purposes. at cost price
Special attention Will be given 10
the production Of better fields Of
wheat than have heretofore OBJ
| tanned in Indiana.
The matter of facilities for ship
ping fertilizer also Will be given at
tention by Mr.. Beavers and he will
cooperate in the campaign for car
facilities for shipping drain tile
necessary for the most efficient cul-
tivation of wheat fields In normal
times 10000 car loads of drain tile
are produced and shipped in the
state each year. The proper com
mittee of the state council of de
fense Will assist in this matter.
Maurice Douglas of Flat Rock,
Ind. is chairman Of the silo com
mittee. which Will encourage the
conservation Of food for live stock
through the office of the state food
director. The wheat and corn
growers are also enlisted in this
movement and promise a greatly
improved showing for the coming
season.
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-30
BRANCH FOR INSECT CONTROL

To enlarge the campaign toward
the control Of insects infesting
stored food products, a new section
has been ORGANIZED in the bureau
Of entomology of the United states
department Of agriculture. The
secretary has appointed TO the new
position DR.. T. A. Back of the bu-
reau, as entomologist in charge o.
stored product insect Investigations
This change allows DR. r II. Chit
tcnden, who has heretofore carried
ON the food-insect work Of the bu-
reau in connection with investiga-
tion of truck-crop insects, to give
his entire time 20 pests OF trucA
crops. held also of great import
anCe at this time
Dr Back has left Washington &c
investigate the grain and food stor-
age situation through the country.
He will study present storage condi-
tionS and determine the needs a
they relate TO insect control for the
proper care OF the food crops after
the coming harvest.
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-30

hang by hundreds to his body. They
are his pets. as the poultryman' :
fowls are his pets. It's all in know
ing how.
The amount of work required to
handle these two side lines well. of
course be proportioned 10 the space
given them in the larger program Of
the general business. Poultry yards
may well be made into fruit or
chards-as though no poultry were
kept. The more fruit trees the
better for the poultry-and every
tree will be benefited by the pres
ence of the fowls VI derneath it.
The first season it might be we'll
10 handle only a single pair of col
onies. If these are strong ones and
the best methods are studied and
faithfully practiced, the second sea-
son will dnd the poultryman quite
an apiarist as well. In fruit cul-
ture "A little more boldness may be
exercised from the first. The vege-
table garden should he reserved
open 10 the rays Of the sun. But all
the ground devoted 10 the poultry
plant may be also devoted studiOus-
ly and wisely 10 our two side lines
fruit and bee Culture-thus giving
three crops where otherwise there
would be but one The three crops
would be mutually supplementary,
each being stronger because of the
other. This is a familiar trick of
wise old nature.
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-30
NOUNCE IMPORTANT CHANGES
IN TIME
{ Standard Time(

Effective Sunday, July 1st. Penn
sylvania trains arrive and depart
from this station as follows.
North Bound-30S from Logans-
port $3.50 A. NJ daily.
31S from Terre Haute, 1O5 p. NJ.
daily.
39S from Logansport 7:15 Sunday
only.
south Bound-3O9 for Terre Haute
500 A. NJ. daily except Sunday
319 for LoGansport 1000 a. NJ.
daily except Sunday.
329 for Terre Haute 4:30 z. VI.
daily.
SS9 for Logansport 7:4O A VI.
Sunday only.
S99 for Logansport 6:25 p VI.
Sunday only.
s. ROSENBEBGER, Agent.
Advt.-
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-30
ROSE COMB BUFF ORPINGTON

Probably the best and certainly
the most popular of all the English
breeds of poultry is the Orpington.
both as "a layer and q market fowl.
The late William Cook of Eng
land. originated all the Orpingtons.
The Rose Comb is intended for
northern ATTITUDES where winters are
severe and where frosted combs
mean no more winter eggs" Fowls
possessing Rose combs are not so
susceptible 20 frost as those having
single combs. The Rose Comb or
pinston is popular on this account,
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-30

which is especially true of the Buff
variety Nam excellent specimens
OF Buff Orpingtons have been bred
and exhibited, and they are gain
ing more breeders each year.
They are good layers of large,
tinted eggs The chicks are rugged
and rapid growers. reaching matur-
ity at a comparatively early age
From broiler age to roasting size
they make excellent table poultry.
Females weigh seven TO eight
pounds; males eight and one-half to
10 pounds. They have rich. golden
buff plumage in ali sections. white
skin and white legs and feet.
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-30
LOANS ON FARM LANDS.

Loans bearing interest at the low
rate Of per cent viii be made by
us on good productive farms which
meet with our requirements If YOU
expect 20 borrow money soon, ar
rangements should be made without
delay So that you may take advan-
tage Of this offer.
All loans will be made for a term
Of hve years, with the privilege Of
paying the principal. or any part
thereof. in even hundreds Of dollars
az any interest paying date.
Further details can be secured by
a letter or NE shall be pleased 10
have you call at our Office.
THE STRAUSS BROTHERS CO.
Adyt. Ligonier Ind
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-30
EMPEROR CHARLES FOR PEACE

AMSTERDAM, June 3O.-It is re
ported in advices from Vienna that
Emperor Charles. in audiences given
TO party leaders IN the Hobbies of the
Reichrath, several times stated that
he was striving actively and untir
ingly for peace.
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-30

The town OF Peterhof, Is miles
from Petrograd, was founded in
1711 by Peter the Great The i'm
perial palace there is built in imita
ton OF the famous palace of Yer
sailles.
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-30
BITS OF INFORMATION.

Silks are now printed by means
of color photography.
William Lyon. an actor in Edin-
burgh. wagered that on the next day
at rehearsal he could repeat the
whole of the Daily Advertiser
and. although drunk the night be-
fore. he won.
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-30

Corrected Daily by the Eastwood Fish,
Poultry and sea Food Market,
W. Washington Av.)
FRESH FISH-Dr No. l trout, 1Sl2c
10. : yellow pike. 17I2c ID. dr. white fish.
1S15c Ib.: Jumbo white fish, 2O12c 10.
roe shad, S1O5 each; fresh halibut, 1S2c
10
SMOKED FISH Salmon, soc; white
fish. 2215c; fancy salt makerel ID. each.
2Oc bloaters, 2d3 III. each. 2jc: bCnelesS
salt cod fish. pc Id clubs, 20c Id.
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-30

4 shallow-water motor boat.
bought by the members of an eN-
ploring party bound for South
America, has a draft OF but seven
inches. When carrying Is passen-
gers, the craft draws approximately
10 inches The boat is 9S feet in
length and has an eiEht-foot beam.
The owners OF the boat expect 20 use
il in exploring shallow streams.
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-30

A student Of Dubuque college.
VINO spent last summer doing home
missionary work, earns his way
through college 10y serving the
members of the college community
as a barber.
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-30

SEEDS.
Corrected Daily by Warner Bros, Seed
store. ia D. Wayne ST.
TIMOTHY s.. I5d4.25.
RED CLOVER -$1OOOdI2 90.
WHITE CLOYER-S2S 20 per hu.
ALSIKE-S11 .00Ql250
ALFALFA-S10 0CQ1200
SWEET CLOVER-S11OO OOQ12a0.
COW PEAS-S4d5.
SOY BEANS-$4 0Od5 90.
BLUE GRASS-S&5O per bu.
FIELD PEAS-S4d5 per bu.
MILLET- 80 2jQ&0O.
GERMAN MILLET-S2 5Od3OO
JAPANESE MILLET-S2 20 per bu.
HUNGARIAN MILLET-$2. 75d3 % per
bu.
S&OOQlO.00
MAMMOTH CLOvER-S12.OOd12s 20
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-30
HAY. STRAW AND FEED.

(COrreCted Daily by the Wesley MlIIeI
Flour and Feed Co., 42O =.
Michigan ST.
HAY-Paying, $50; selling, S23d25.
STRAW Paying. $sd9 per ton; selling
1900 per ton, or &C per bale.
CATS-Paying. Soc per bu.; selling,
SOMS5c.
CORN-Paying. S1.6O per bu.; selling.
S1.75Q1S0.
TIMOTHY SEED-Paying. $3.50 Der
bu. selling. 81 90 per bu.
ALFALFA SEED-(M0ntana grown
Selling, Sl2O0 per bu.
CLOVER SEED-S11. OJd12o0
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-30
TALLow AND HIDES.

Corrected Daily BY =. W. Lippman, 215
y. Main ST.
TALLOW-Rough, 2q3c; rendered, No.
1. 5Q6c
WOOL-30dG0c per 10.
HIDES--Green. No. 1. 10@1Sc: calf skin
10d3Oc.
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-30
PROVISIONS.

Corrected Daily by \. W. Mueller, 21s
r. jefferson Blvd.)
VEGETABLES Cabbage. paying o.,
selling, Sc new potatoes. 81 p peck.
FRUIT-Oranges, case S4JO, selling
3Jd6Oc per doZ.: lemons case 81. sell
Eggs strictly fresh, paying 90, selling
4OC
BUTTER AND EGGS-Country but
ter. paying 2Od32c. selling 25d4Oc;
creamery butter, paying Sc, selling 10.
Eggs strictly fresh, paying J3c. selling
40c
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-30
POULTRY AND MEATS.

I28 r. Jefferson BlNd.)
POULTRY-Paying. 20c: ceiling, 30c.
VEAL-Paying 16c; selling, l5G35c.
BEEF-Roast. 25c; boiling. l5c; porter
house. 3jQ4Oc; sirloin. 30Q25c.
HAM-Paying. 2Sc.
LARD-Paying. 24c; selling &c.
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-30

About one-half Of the chick
ems raised are males. The value
Of these birds can be increased
by caponizing How TO do this
successfully is the subject Of
next weeks article.
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-30
South Bend Markets
GRAIN AND FEED.
Corrected Daily bN W. b starr star
Mills, Hydraulic AvO

Mills, Hydraulic AV.)
WHEAT-Paying $3.50
OATS-Paying. 6jc; selling. 45c per
bu.
CORN-Paying, S16O; selling, $40 per
bu.
RYE-Paying. 81 so per bu.
BRAN-Selling, S220 per bu.
MDDLINGS-Sel S2.40 per bu.
CHOPPED FEED-Selling. $500 per
cwt
SCRATCH FEED - Selling, $3.50 per
cWL
LIVE STOCK.
Corrected Daily by Major Bros, ;. LO-
gan ST., MishawalNa).
HEAVY FAT STEERS-ksir % good
TdSC: prime 9dl0,.
HOGS-1OOd11O lbs 11Sic; 110d130
lbs. 12Lc; 120d130 lbs, 12i2c; 130Q 100
lbs. 1312c; 16OG19 lbs, 1412c; 200 up,
14&c.
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-30

Or Chaffee treats diseases Of
women. Home phone 669S.-Advt
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-30

Poultrymen are losing opportuni-
ties by neglecting convenient side
lines. As the raising Of fowls can
De made a profitable secondary in
dustry on the farm. so the keeping
Of bees and the culture OF fruit may
he combined with poultry with little
Inconvenience and large ADVANTAGE.
South Bend news-times., 1917-06-30
FISII.

CLOVER SEED-S11. .o0d12o0
The Washington herald., 1917-04-25
POLICE PLANS READY
FOR french VISITORS
Pullmans Protective Measures for
Commissioners Are Perfected

Police protection OF the representatives
OF france when they arrive in Washing
ton has been made by Maj. Pullman, who
VIII superintend the police squad.
-Four inspectors, all captains and lieu
tenants; ten detective sergeants from Do
lice headquarters, one street sergeant,
ten bicycle policemen and four motor
cycle policemen and twenty patrolrnen
VIII be In the squad. In addition to this
a special escort of cavalrynen from Fort
Myer will escort the visitors.
Diplomats and army and navy officers
Will greet the visitors and ride with them
to the home of Henry White, former Am
bassador to France, 1924 Crescent place.
Where the ministers will make headuuar-
ters during their stay in the National
Capital
Guards were placed about the residence
last night and will be Increased to eleven
policemen early this morning. when a
tent city for the accommodation of the
engineers from washington barracks,
who will serve as additional guards, will
be placed about the residence.
The Washington herald., 1917-04-25
COMMISSION TO ASK
FOR ROLLING STOCK
Representatives of Entente Allies Will
Tell Need of Cars.

Rolling stock for Russian railroads
will be one of the requests made upon
the Nnited States by the British and
French commissioners during their con-
ference here. II was learned last night.
Freight car manufacturers in this coun-
try will be asked to furnish q larger
number Of cars In which grain may be
transported to Archangel for shipment
to France and England.
The first admission that a great in
crease in the railroad facilities OF Russia
would be one OF the subjects to be dis
cussed came yesterday.
We hope to get a great volume of
wheat from Russia, but we must have
additional railroad facilities with which
to transport it," said A. A. Anderson.
British wheat commissioner. yesterday
afternoon. Mr. Anderson was explain
ing the grain situation confronting the
entente allies and the methods used by
them in purchasing the millions of bush
els they use monthly.
1t was also evident, that unless a large
Increase in ocean tonnage is avaiIabI
shortly, France ana England will suffer
more and more from a shortage of bread
The pooling OF interests Of France. Rus
STA, Italy and England. relating to food
supplies, was described by Mr.. Anderson.
The lack OF transportation forced rs
into joint action for our self-preserva-
tion," he said.