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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-29
GUSTAV DEPPE SPY SUSPECT
herman Neserrist Held In Montgomery
Jail. Awaiting Orders From
Warrington
icy Associated Prcss.l

MONTGOMERY. ALA, December Is
Gustav Deppc, forty-thrce. German Pc
scrvist. who has been in America since
the fall of 1919. and former editor OF
the Rockford OilD Gcrmania. which ha
hccn barred from the mails by tho gov
errmont. is in the county iail as :,
suspected spy. waiting orders from rho
Department Of Justice. For thir,vt;vo
days Dcppc has been held incommuni-
chdo by the military police "A, Camp
Sheridan. and Friday was turned over
TO the United States marshars Office
in Montgomery.
Deppc claims to be a salesman for
pump and tank company OF Indian
apolis. finding employment with them
after his newspaper had been sup
pressed. His movements since he be-
came editor OF the Rockford paper. IN
until the present time have been traced.
it is understood by government agents.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-29
ASKS CARE BY HOUSEWIVES
hoover Would Have Them Keen v.,L
on Sellers OF Food
Stu0s
| BY Associated Pressl

NEW YORK, December 2S.-Car.,,,
watch by housewives on sellers az fooS
una Is one Of the chief hopes o, ~.
.oou ao'h ihisiration in solving the food
~ ooichl' II was stated here to-nicb, nv
Herbert G. Hoover Mr.. Hoover $500 >
at'rnned conference OF traffic mon
Mor"inS on project 10 bring goods
from the Pacific Coast TO this civ hv
coaSt"iSe steamship routes through IN.
Panama Canal.
arc rciyinS great deal on the
women in making our camnai-u en-,
cessful Mr.. Hoover said. "Thev can
Keep close watch on the dealers and
report the man who is making undue
prohts We certainly need local in
senu!tE in running down the profiteers :.
Mf. hoover prophcsjed an early soaI-
ton OF the food problem. He eypress r
the belief tina; government central :
railways is long step towards solvirr
shortages.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-29
WAR WILL FORCE SOLUTION
OF RAILROAD PRORIEuS
rBy a associated Pressl

by NssocIated Press
PHILADELPHIA, December 2s-The
war viii undoubtedly precipitate So
'ut'on Of the problems which so long
1aNe confronted the government and
the railroad managements in the opn-
ION OF 6. a. Prouty. director Of valua :
tons OF the Interstate Commerce Com
MISSION. one OF the speakers to-day
BEFORE the American Economic Assoc;a
ton. He predicted that within the
next ten years there will either be gov
eminent ownership of railroads or 81,
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Heinrich. Jesse, Word and Executive

Heinrich, Jesse. Word and Executive
Weaver.
The following sold over ten OF these
cards: Scouts David Brown. Pleasant
Rcdd. Burwell Gum, Joseph DeAotte
charles Robins. George Gibsn<., Dallan,
Ferneyhoush. Louis Word, Moscoe
Huntlcy. Ernest Fisher. Meade Norman.
Woodward Sale. Richard Williams.
Charles Pollard. Cecil Hope. John
Fisher. Kenneth MacEaren. Earle
Kelley and others
The Lyric bunch came ou. in the
lead again. These boys have sold the
most each night Of the drive. Watch
for the Scouts
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-29

ing antipoolins restrictions. they hold.
will disrupt elements OF organization
necessary under a competitive system.
and a, tho same time demonstrate that
competition is wastcful and uncco-
nomic.
whatever can be done to make the
roads more cf1icient." said Mr.. McAdoo.
will be done as soon as we find out
what is necessary"
At noon to-day tho approximately
100000 miles OF American railway sys-
tens silently merged into one great
continental chain for the winning OF
the war.
Under President Wilson's deceion.
the great event. regarded by many as
the opening of new epoch In gov
eminent operation and control OF pub
&c utilities. passed by without any
formal ceremony.
Director General McAdoo was con-
ferrinE at the time with the members
of the railroads war board and Robert
S. I.ovett. chairman OF the priority
shipment committee.
The members OF the war board-ali
railroad executives. who hive been
working, within tho limitations OF
law. To do what the government itself
now proposes to ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
their support TO the government adj
ministration. as has practically every
railroad man in the country.
The financial question was touched
but lightly in the conference. The
railroad executives described tho sit
uation To Secretary McAdoo. and told
him just what they need in the way
OF government guarantees and cncour-
aGement OF security issues.
EXECUTIVES PROMISE
FULLEST CO-OPERiTIOS
Operating problems were sone into
at length. The railroad executives
promised their, fullest cooperation in
carrying out any mea su-es the director
general may think necessary.
Mr.. McAdoo said he had made no
arrangements in regard TO n staff. but
the presence at the conference OF John
Barton Payne. OF Chicago. head Of the
I Shipping Boards legal staff. led TO
some specula ton that Mr.. Payne might
become al assistant to the director
general.
The railroad heads were visibly in a
better frame of mind after the confer
( 49, ''a'' IhcE were ocfOre taIkins
WIN inc uircctor-Genera! Hale
ii"!ueh' OF the burlington. said that
The railroad heads imm ediateIy would
tHt about working out q plan of railroa1
economies and the pooling OF freight,
roofing he said. would accomplish
much in relieving conGes.ed lines.
Inc hour CT Il passed without no.
tee by members OF the conference
and 1t was 1880 before some one
CHANGING at tho clock. realized that
the railroads actually had passed un-
der government control
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-29

Gustav Wanccln Comma ndcr OF q. 4. II,
Post. Pinckneyyiie. NJ. writes II highly
recommend Foley Kidney pills. which I
prefer to all others have used. and con.
Kidney pills give quick roller from hack
ache. rheumatic pains. stiff. swollen joints:
languidness. pains in groin ana muscles. all
other symptoms OF kidney trouble and
sleep disturbing bladder ailments They
ASSIST nature in restoring strength and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-29

Especial to The Times Dispatch
i CTIAELOTTESNIILE. VA. December
fs.-William Warren Washington, OF
IarrisonhurG. and Miss Marguerite
iarman Hughes. only daughter OF AIRS.
H. a. Jarman, of Croze:, were married
yesterday at the brides home by Rev.
:. III. Wilson. OF the Methodist Church
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-29

Especial to The Times Dispatch.I
GoRDONSNlLLE VA. December IS.
James a. Garrctte, formerly OF
Orange. but now OF Gordonsville. and
Miss Duane Flynt. OF Thelma, were
married in Washington Saturday
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-29
K{dd-SIoOrr.

LfNCHBURG, VA. December 2S.-
Moses III. Kidd. Of Rockbridge County.
and Miss Ada Evelyn Moore. Of Lynch
hurs. were married on Tuesday, at the
residence Of the officiating minister,
Rev. II. L. Cathey OF the Presbyterian
Church.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-29
FRENCH WAR LOAN EXCEEDED
Returns Incomplete, but Subscriptions
Up TO Present Aggregate 16,2T6.-
900 Francs.
icy A ssociatcd Pressl

By Associated Press)
PARIS. December 2S.-The 10000. 900
francs asked for i'll the third war loan
has been exceeded, according to a state
ment made in the Chamber of Depu-
ties to-day by NJ. Klotz, the Minister
OF Finance.
NJ. klotz said that the returns for
the loan were still incomplete. but that
the subscriptions. not including those
from abroad, aggregated 0,.76.00o, 900
francs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-29
kibbIrr-I.eakc.

CHARLOTTE. VA. December
2s.-Dr Joseph w. Kibb!er, Of st.
Louis. Mo. and Miss Ula Virginia
'Leakc. daughter OF J. c. Lcake. OF
Profit. this county. were married at
noon Yesterday at the brides home.
the ceremony being performed by Rev.
w. Hoy I.cakc. OF Covington. brother
OF the hridG.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-29
COHey-TSirhy,

|, CHARI.oTTES VA. Dcccn, Der
rs RAYMOND II. Coney. OF Fabcrs.
and MISS Mary L. Kirby. daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. j. w. Kirby. OF near
Ratcsv!llc. this county, were ma rried
yesterday afternoon AT the parsonage
of the First Baptist Church. the ccre-
mony being performed by DR.. Cecil
Y Cook.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-29
JOnrS-Wh!tp.

fSp"dial to The Times Dispatch.1
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. December
.S-'rank Jones. formerly of Pennsyl-
,jania. but now Of Covesrillc. and Miss
Anna Louise White. daughter of Mr.
iand Mrs. George White. OF Red Hill.
were married yesterday at the home OF
the bride the ceremony being perform
cd by Rev C: c. Duncan
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-29
Northumberland.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. December
IS william l.. Goodwin. OF near Ar
rowhead, and Miss Pearl Garland.
daughter OF NJ and Mrs. Charles Gar
land of This county. were married last
evening a, the. home Of Rev. NJ. l..
canister. OF the BAPTIST Church
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-29
Treut-J'rfcrs.
TSpecial o.Thc Times Djspatch1

! Especial to; The Times Disratch.l
LYNCHBURG, VA, December 2S--
Emicl r.. Trent and Miss Mary Murrfll
Peters. both of 1lynchburg. were mar
ricd Tuesday afternoon at the resi-
dcncc OF the officiating minister. Rev.
! ii. L. Cathcy.Tof Bethesda Presbyterian
Church. The bride is daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. G. 7. Peters.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-29
I:lIjott-Shimetf

Especial to The Times Disratch.
GoIiDONSFILt.E, VA. December IS.
William II. Elliott and Miss Della
Shimett, both of charlottesville. were
married Wednesday at tho Methodist
parsonage. in charlottesville.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-29
RAILROADS PASS
INTO POSSESSION
OF GOVERNMENT

- yI II U-IL Z .TSt F'aEe.)
E""S'oerea unnecessary viii be cut
OFT including both passenger and
iFFight movements. Members Of tho
Wal hoard urged strongly on Ny. Me-
Acoo the necessity OF cutting down on
some forms Of traffic. This sub,ec,
Viii be left largely TO Robert S. I.ove,t
government director o. priority. who
attended to-day's conferences. Priority
questions generally will bc given earl.
attention. -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-29
{. &. LOSES STAINING:
IN DECIDING; ON RATES

The Interstate Commerce Commission
under railroad operation by the dircc-
tor general is held to lose its stand
ing as an independent agency decid-
ing on their merits requests for rat.
increases. and the subject OF increases
will become matter Of governmental
policy. to he decided probably by the
President.
Some railroad officials to-day ex-
pressed the opinion that once the rail-
roads arc run as a single unit il will
be impossible after the wa to go back
to the old system Of competition Lift
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-29
QUESTION AS TO ST4TuS
OF RAILWAY ENpIoyrcc

mere was question tonight q. TO
"hethcr the great mass Of railway
EN- pioyees-nea!ly 2.o00.001-now no :
come government employees. Some Of
reals hold that they do not on III.
ground that the government in assam.
ing control Of the railroads is ONLY.
su7erimposins its authority on then,
ana that. as tho roads arb owned now
as before by their stockholders r,;I.
road employees arc still EMPLOYEES or
Inc owners OF the roads
Not only did members or N. ,,.,
hoard assure the director-Eeneral OF
their fullest support for the govern
ment under the new arrangement. bu,
FnHdreds OF kilograms reached Tho
treasury Department to-day from, rail-
road officers throughout the country
promising cooperation.
Railroad finances were touched on
nightly at ;o-day's conference. Lcri.
iation 10 guarantee The railroads pre-
war revenues has been drafted bv the
Interstate Commerce Commission alon-
the lines suggested by the Presidents
proclamation This will he introduced
IN both houses of Congress when IN,
president goes 10 the Capitol 10 out
line his Communications for financial
arrangements.
There was considerable speculation
to-day 10 the governments policy.
respecting the means of raising funds
TO reimburse the railroads il operating
revenues under government control fall
Off This can be done by paying the
defic; ont OF the Treasury or by rails
ing freight rates.
]; Is considered unlikely that there
vii! be any strong sentiment for
transporting government freight free
OF cost as is done in England or
hcials hold that II government freight
is paid for as il Is hauled the govern
mcnt will be in a much better position
I" determine accurately the exact
financial effects OF government opera
ton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-29

ing antipoolins restrictions. they hold.
will disrupt elements OF Organization
necessary under a competitive system.
and at tho same time demonstrate that
competition is wastcful and uneco-
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-06-14
RUSSIA SEES LIGHT

Press dispatches announce that Rus
sia is making efforts to brace up and
participate actively once more in the
great war, which it has not done since
the overthrow of the Gear and estab-
lishment of republic. Practically all
the Southern dailies attribute this
stiffening of Russia's backbone to h
message sent to that country by Presi-
dent Wilson. In order to make their
claim sound reasonable these same
dailies have suppressed very impor-
tant piece of news, namely that the
Japanese government recently notified
Russia to get actively into the war
again or settle with Japan for failure
to do so. In short, that Japan would
consider Russia's failure to fight the
war out as an act of desertion of the
allied cause. The light seen by Russia
came from Japan instead of the United
States.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-06-14
PLAN OF REvIvAL WORK FOR
ALGOoD CIRCUIT M. z. CHURCH
REV. r. B. cox, PASTOR

Whitson Chapel, July / to 13. Rev
Will H. Freeman will assist.
Paran, July 16 to 26. Rev. Foun
Smith will assist.
Mt. Union, July 81 to Aug. 7. Rev
Will H. Freeman will assist.
Oak Ridge, Aug 9 to Aug II. Ten
meeting by Revs. Cox ana Freeman
Shipley. Aug. 27 to Sept. 4. Hell
not announced.
Salem, Sept. to Sept. IA: Rev
Elisha Henry will assist the pastor
Jacobs Hill, Sept "a to Oct. 5
With Rev. W. NJ Lantrip.
These dates are probable and the
meetings might run longer than date
specified or closed before time an
nounced.
Preaching at Algood Sunday morn
ing and evening, June IT,
Home Coming Day at Paran Sun
day, June a.
Preaching at Shipley the first Sun
day in July at IL o'clock and at the
County Poor House in the afternoon
of July.1.
Rev. W. H. Freeman will preach
at Whitson Chapel at IL o'clock of
July /. The Sunday School will be
held at 10 o'clock instead Of 2 p m.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-06-14
ON JuNALuskA

Standing above the clouds this sum
mer day
And feeling so at peace with God
and man,
1 thought of war and how the war
lords fan
Mems hearts to such hot fury that
they slay,
Hack, torture, rend, and ravish till
the sun
Must hate to shine on such frenzied
world.
o brothers, but it is so fair in June
The winds are still, their raging is
all done,
The feecy clouds are flags of truce
unfurled;
Across the valley comes a magic
note,
No bugle call; it is blither sound
Peace has not left her Qrpheus un-
derground,
Untouched by war that little spirit
throat,
Could but the lark's song set the
world atune.
Virginia Abernathy Craig.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-06-14
s. S. RALLY AT MT. PLEASANT

A Sunday school rally was held at
Mt. Pleasant June 3. which was en-
joyed by large crowd. In spite of
the rain the house was packed.
The choir sang from the Glorious
Refrain, after which devotional ex-
ercises were given by Rev. w. N
Selby. The children from different
schools gave rescitations. Many Of
our Cookeville friends were present.
The quartet from Cookeville filed
a very. important place on the pro.
gram In spite of the war and hard
times bountiful dinner was spread
of which all were served to their
hearts content We mad one hour
meeting friends and relatives whom
we had not seen COR some time.
The afternoon session began by
the choir singing, after which Prof.
T. X. Sisk gave very interesting
lecture on Modern Educational Pro
gress," which was enjoyed by every
one. Mr.. Selby's lecture on Why
have Sunday School," is to be re.
membered. He showed how a run
down community might be built up
by Sunday school Rev. =. A. Cate
made a very interesting lecture on,
''The Relation of Parents TO the Sum
day School," Last, but not least
came Rev r r Craig telling of the
Definite Results of the Sunday
School"
Let us pray that the Mt Pleasant
Sunday school will continue to grow
throughout the coming years, and
that. Mr.. Jernigan's good work will
continue to shine in .he mountains
is it is today.
EMILY ROCKWELL.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-06-14
~ g g; ~

Mt. View Lodge No. 17s, |. o. o. +.
held memorial services on june 9Th.
1917. This lodge has a list of de-
ceased members numbering "a. each
brother being the subject of appro-
pirate remarks when his name was
read off the list. The time occu-
pied by these solemn exercises was
about two hours which were very
beneficial to all present.
Bro. A. A. Reagan was reported no
better, in fact, from reports he is
very feeble and seems to be gradual
ly growing worse. Bro. E. e. York.
Supt. of the l. o. o. F. Home. writes
the present enrolment at the Home
is 1872.
st. George and Aurora Lodges at
Nashville have consolidated. II more
of this was carried on it would be
for the bettermen of the order,
thereby reducing the enormous ex-
penses of the Grand Lodge and like
wise tightening the pereapita tax
upon the membership The fewer
lodges the fewer Representatives to
the Grand Lodge; consequently less
expenses.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-06-14
wANETTE, OKLA.

Dear Editor: Will you please lei
little Oklahoma woman in for a
short chat with you good old Tennes
see people. I am Tennessean my
self; only been here three months
Am liking this place fine and expect
to make this my future home. We
live in town. My husband is work
ing on the farm for $3.50 day. There
is plenty of work here now. Crops
look fine. Most people have their
corn laid by and ready for cotton
chopping. Plenty of garden stuff to
eat of all kinds. So you Tennessee
people had better come out where
you can live.
Mrs. Ruebie Muthoon made the
writer a pleasant call Saturday.
Alex Robinson and family spent
Saturday and Sunday with his sis,
ter, Mrs Chris Henry.
Mamie Henry are yoy dead or
asleep? Wake up and let us hear
from you.
Alex Robinson wants some or you
boys around Void to box up the Pin
hook spring and send it to him by
parcel post.
L. A. Howard, am looking for
you out soon.
Mrs. Julie Keton visited the wri-
ter Saturday.
The writer visited Mrs. Mollie Doss
Sunday
Mrs. Jessie Carel is spending a
few days with homefolks.
Miss Moncie Robinson went to
an ice cream supper Saturday night.
Pearl Henry are you still in Jail!
You had better got out and come
West for a change.
Miss Mirtie Robinson called on
the writer Saturday.
Luster Robinson spent Sunday at
the home of the writer.
Wonder If Eta Walker has ever
got started West.
Little Coren Mitchell is very sick
Mrs. Chris Henry visited Mrs. Ag-
mes Robinson Saturday.
MlNDA BRoGDON.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-06-14
BRYAN WILL COME AGAIN

So pleased was Col. Bryan with
his reception in this section of the
country and so appreciative was he
of the disappointment expressed tina,
so many were prevented from hear
ing him on account of the rain thar
he promised Mrs. Smith that. some
time in the near future he would
come back to Cookeville and give a
public lecture. A man with a hear.
SO pure, faith so simpse and brain
so big cannot help but be leader
Of men as he has been for twenty
five years, and one who hears him
must be better man in his relation
to society, government and God.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-06-14
BRYAN DAY IN cookEvILLE

Last Friday, June 8, was Bryan day
in Cookeville. Rain fell all the fore
noon and prevented many from com
ing. Mr.. Bryan and Gov. Rye ar
rived on the night train and were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Rutledge
Smith. On account of the weather
the lecture was given in the school
house instead of the fair ground.
The building was packed and many
could not get in. About 1900 tick
cts were sold. The lecture was
greatly appreciated by all who heard
it. The proceeds went to the Parent
Teachers Association.
Mrs. Rutledge Smith in introduc-
ing Col. Bryan said: Good people
of Putnam, Clay, Cumberland, Fen
tress, Jackson, Overton. Smith,
White and other neighboring coun-
ties, though should come to you
today with the tongue of angels
bringing apples of gold in pictures
of silver, you would have no ear for
my eloquence. no eye for golden ap-
pies, set though they might be in
man, only. fills your Wis
ion.
"As chairman of this day, Mr..
Bryan, it is my privilege and pleas
ure to present you to people who
have loved you long and esteemed
you most highly. Friends, this is
William Jennings Bryan; hear him."
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith gave break
fast complimentary to Mr.. Bryan and
Gov. Rye. Seated at the table were.
Prof Early, Jere Whitson, J. N. Cox,
Dr. Craig, Mrs. Walter Carlen, DR.
Cole, Albert Smith and Mr.. and Mrs
Rutledge Smith, The breakfast was
served by Miss Willie Alcorn, pu.
pill of Peabody in Home Economics
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-06-14
FATAL AUTO WRECK

Monday afternoon fatal auto
wreck occurred in Monterey. result
ing in the death of Thurman Lea, Sc
rious injury of Ray Johnson, and
slight injury to ]. p. Welch. The
car was badly damaged. The trou-
BILE came from fast driving and should
be warning to all drivers. Serious
accidents can only come from speed
ing. johnson was driving the car in
this case. Young Lea was a son of
ODE Lea of Overton county.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-06-14
HELP FROM A HIGH QUARTER

Harper's Bazaar for June tells a
good story of a lady automobiles
whose car broke down in London
A young man in uniform came up
and worked energetically for twenty
minutes Finally the car started.
Jump in" urged the lady, land II
take you anywhere you like. It's
the least / can do after you've pullec
me out of trouble. Where do you
want to go?"
Thanks awfully, home please"
where's homer" she inquired
And only when the reply was Buck
ingham Palace" did she realize that
her friendly mechanician had. been
the Prince of Wales.
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-06-14
REST ROOM NOTES

Everything is moving along nicely
lat The Wayside," many taking ad
vantage of the accommodations
Bryan day the rest room was crowd
ed.
The matrons of the Sparta and Nc.
Minnville rest rooms were here this
week to observe how ours is man
aged, and see how the tea room
prospered.. By the way, the tea room
is becoming very popular. Iced
drinks will be served Saturdays in
addition to the customary light lunch
es. Patronize the rest room-it is
public convenience and at your
service
Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1917-06-14
CONTRACT FOR SHIPS

A contract has been let for the
building of 20 steel ships of $500
tons each for the government. One
hundred small wooden ships will al
SO be built. The steel boats are to
be finished in year and half. The
factory in which they will be erect
ed will have to be built first. This
does not look much like the 1000
ships that were to be built in few
months.