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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-18
Divided
Responsibility

If complete answer is to be given
to the question Of who is to blame
for the present plight of the rail-
roads many contributing factors
must be mentioned. Occasional in
stances Of financial mismanagement,
although few OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
instances of watered stock, although
the railroads as a whole are under
capitalized-lack of operating eff
fciency through restrictive laws and
regulations, lack of authority on the
part of the Interstate Commerce
Commission to handle the whole
situation with definite responsibility;
political causes which make railroad
batting a popular pastime in many
localities; the exactions of organ
lied labor; the blindness of shippers
to their own real interest in the mat
ter; the unwillingness of Congress to
legislate constructively to meet the
problems presented, and the igno-
rance and indifference of the gen.
eral public to the farreaching effect
of these problems-all these have
a bearing on the case and must
share the blame.
Many illustrations of the power
lessness Of the Interstate Commerce
Commission to meet emergencies pre-
scented might be cited. The benefits
il may grant in rate increases can
lie, and have been in instances, en-
tirely lost through state interference.
It may fix a fair passenger rate at
two and one-half cents, and be i'm
potent TO enforce it against a state
mandate for two cents, and millions
Of revenue be lost TO railroads in this
conflict Of authorities. II may refuse
t. impose burdens upon the carriers,
and yet see them forced by state
enactment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-18

charges and diminished the margin
of safety-the annual surplus Of net
income over and above fixed charges
which is the fundamental element
of security and attractiveness IN
railroad bonds.
1t is a striking fact that not a
single share of new railroad stock
was listed for new railroad building
last year. Unless future railroad
financing can be done more with
stock and less with bonds, the finan-
cial position of the roads must be-
come more and more difficult and
stock cannot be sold unless the
credit of the railroads is established.
Furthermore, expenditures by the
railroads on behalf of their property
account have fallen from nearly a
billion dollars in 1911 to less than
one-quarter of that amount in 1916,
although transportation needs have
increased in almost inverse ratio.
Since 1913 there has been but little
new mileage constructed, although
there are vast areas in this country
susceptible of development which
are not reached by transportation
and many miles of railroad line
which should be double-tracked in
order to serve the needs of the ter
ritory through which they pass.
The alternatives seem clear: (D
the railroads must be granted rates
sufficiently high and their revenues
be relieved of the wastes of conflict
ing regulation, so as to attract the
investment of new capital; or, (2)
they must break down utterly in
credit and service, causing wide
spread loss, commercial and indus
trial disaster; or, 90 they must be
taken over by the government and
be subjected to the proven waste and
ineficiency of government owner
ship; or, (4) some alternative plan
providing for private ownership
under fair public regulation must be
found.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-18
Cooperation
Is Needed

Historically viewed, the railroad
problem has passed through several
stages since the first steam road was
built, in 1928. These periods may be
roughly divided under the headings
of construction, competition and
regulation. The failure Of the pres
ent system Of regulation to protect
equally the interests Of the investor,
the shipper and the public, under
either the past or the present order,
logically suggests new period of CO.
operation and coordination, in which
due consideration will be given to
the interests of all concerned.
Public interest demands that in
either the exigencies Of war or the
necessities Of peace the railroads
shall be so equipped and regulated
as to respond most efficiently 70 the
needs of the hour. The Importance
Of efficient transportation, either as
a military arm in war or an eco
nomic factor in peace, is being strik-
ingly demonstrated to-day, both here
and in Europe.
The period for corrective legisia-
tion has passed. 1t was necessary
in its day, and has accomplished its
purpose, with the result that prob
ably no business is conducted more
honestly or serviceably than the
railroad business In this country to-
day. The modern railroad man has
thorough realization of his obliga-
tions to the public and within the
narrow limits Of the authority grant
ed him Is meeting that obligation to
the best Of his ability.
The problem has ceased to be one
for the railroad operative, or even
the railroad owner, 1t is the pub
he's problem, In which all have the
most intimate concern.
The time has come when the bust
ness world, for its own protection,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-18

promoted and developed by the rail-
roads. While the latter remain free
and unhampered by restrictive and
punitive regulation, they can move
the products Of the country at rates
reasonable alike to producer, con-
sumer and railroad. To-day, I'M
happily, the tendency toward over
regulation and over-legislation Of
commissions and legislatures is
plainly paralyzing this function Of
the carriers.
Discriminating
State Laws
Sectional selfshness and short
sightedness have led to the passage
Of state laws giving a preference to
railroad traffic within circumscribed
areas, at the expense and to the pref
udice of neighboring states served
by the railroads subjected to these
enactments. State laws, moreover,
are not merely suggestive. They are
positively mandatory, and divest the
carrier absolutely of discretion to
develop new markets or to deal with
trade equities or exigencies. The
state rate is the carriers guiding
star; the state law, or commission
regulation, its compass. By these it
must steer. AS a result of such
procedure, the creative, aggressive
individuality and experience of the
railroad are throttled and subordi-
mated to the caprice, arbitrary rule
and inexperience of a number of
political regulators whose perform
ance is often mechanical, superb
cal or selfish.
Reducing passenger and freight
rates on one hand and consuming
revenues in costly regulations on the
other create constantly narrow
ing margin Of surplus. EXtra-crew
laws, two-cent fare laws, train-limit
laws, car-movement rules, demur-
rage penalties, inspection expenses,
increased wages and taxes and a
host of other reyenue-devourlng
measures have slowly Slapped the VI
tally of the railroads until to-day,
facing war costs on all sides, with
only peace revenues, they are being
bled white.
From still another angle the states
are assaulting railroad credit.
Twenty states have legally asserted
their right to control stock and bond
issues of railroads operating within
their boundaries, and unless the re-
straining hand of Congress is laid
upon them others are likely to fol-
low. In the case Of railroad trav-
ersing several states, the consent Of
each being necessary TO proposed
issue of securities, many things may
happen. One state may withhold
its consent until the delay so occa-
stoned defeats the project. All states
may approve it but one, and that
one slay the proposal by its refusal.
All states but one may consent,
and that one insist that some Of the
proceeds be spent within its own
borders, although, perhaps, not
needed there and actually needed in
some other state. Taxes imposed on
security issues make their cost an
unfair burden.
Interstate Aspect
Of Traffic
Hence, this newly developing feat
ure Of state regulation is placing the
financial standing and credit of
railroad at the mercy of the state,
which may be influenced or actuated
by either political selfishness or illib-
crafty. While this may seem in
credible, It is an outgrowth of state
railroad regulation and an illus;ra-
ton Of the extremes TO which it has
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-18
TIE RAILROADS ARE WORKING FOR TOO MANY MASTERS
Responsible myhF
S&md eCumy3T

Congressional committee which .
investigating the whole transpor,
ton problem the following sugv..
tons for meeting the situation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-18

1t may be fairly concluded then,
in view of the results of state regu-
lation of railroads, that a MULTIPLE
cation of state commissions does not
offer a solution of our railroad prob
lem. If attention be directed to the
indisputabls fact that the great pro-
portion of our railroad business is
interstate in character-fully 80 per
cent of 1.-THE inconsistency OF
Stacking it with state control and
the impossibility Of ever regulating
it adequately through state agencies
become manifest.
Railroad terminals resemble har-
bors in their functions. The Federal
government provides adequately for
harbors, their improvement and
maintenance but it does nothing
for railroad terminals, which render
commerce similar and, indeed,
greater service. If the government
may not finance the construction of
such important commercial facili-
ties, it should smooth the way and
ease the task Of those whose duty
it is to provide them. And the most
certain way in which it may do this
is to do what the trainers of the
Constitution empowered it to do: to
assume. in behalf of all the states,
full control over commerce among
the several states for the protection
Of all.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-18
The Crux Of
the Problem

The crux Of the problem was per-
tinently expressed by the Public Ser
vice Commission Of Massachusetts, in
reporting the results OF its inyestiga-
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Mrs. w. j. Halloween and Mrs. f. T..
Saltmarsh entertained a company of
twenty-five ladies at a Porch Kens-
ington last Friday afternoon at the
Halloween home on East Bird st.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Floyd Sheppard, of st. Lawrence,
had a leg badly bruised this week in
the garage. While he was working
On a car another auto ran into it, and
pinched him against the building.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

John Slunecka, Fairview twp. was
a county seat visitor Tuesday. He
reports harvest about through in his
locality, and the early wheat is a
good crop. with some evidence of rust
on the latest fields.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Dan McMahan came down from
Ipswich, where he is a member of the
machine gun company, and spent
Sunday at the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs Dennis McMahan.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Mrs. j. w. Johnson and son Lowell,
left last week for Shakapee, Mimi,
for a visit among relatives. Mr.. John
son left Saturday to join them, after
a business trip to st. Paul.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Mrs. Thos. Quigley and son, of
Bloomington, Ill, arrived in Miller
last week for a visit with her father
Frank M. Brown.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Andrew Thomson and two sons,
and Frank Otto, Gilbert township,
were auto visitors in the city Monday.
They report very good crops in their
locality, with cutting about finished.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

MIR, and Mrs. Chas. Durey, OF HUI
ron, were visitors last week at the
home of the formers sister, Mrs. G.
w. Wilcox.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Mrs. w. G. Redmond and son John
returned Sunday from a visit in Min
neapolis at the home OF her brother
J. ID. Carroll and family.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Rowe's New Idea" Hog Oiler with
kill the lice on your hogs. Buy one
at Redmond's Hardware Store and
you Will save money.-Adv.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Miss Sarah Gilmore, of Pasadena,
Calf, arrived last week TO make an
extended visit with relatives here, and
in Illinois.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

The annual equalization table Of
codnty property for taxation purposes
is published in this paper. If you are
a tax payer look 1t UP.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. X. A. Kane and son
Vernon returned Monday from a
months visit at Potosi, Wis. They
made the trip by auto.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16
Free

If you buy a camera from us, we
develope n roll of. film and make
II print of each exposure free.
G. w. Wilcox, druggist.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Drapnael returned to
their home at Rochester, Mimi, Sun
day after a visit at the home of the
formers sister Mrs. N. C. Haley.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

The Womans' Relief Corps will
meet at the Hall Saturday, August
18th. Business meeting. A full at
tendance is desired. 37t2
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Miss Grace Smith, Of Minneapolis,
is visiting at the home of her brother
o. II. Smith and family south of
Miller.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Miss May Walsh is the new Deputy
County'Auditor, in the place of Bayard
Christ, who has been selected to take
training as an officer at TT. Smelling.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Miss Ursula Pussy, who is studying
for a nurse in Chicago, is spending a
three weeks vacation at. home, west
Second st.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Bruner and Detmer woolens are
guaranteed to be all wool and silk.
1000 samples to pick from.
Davis, the Tailor.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Mrs. Floyd McCarl and two children
are visiting at the home OF her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Ross in eastern
Hard Co.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Bring your grain to the Miller Roll.
er Mills and exchange il for Super.
lative Flour.-Adv.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Mrs. +. X. Fisher and children de-
parted Friday for Iowa for a months
visit with relatives.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Just received a new full line OF
cameras, films and art supplies. We
do developing and printing. Satisfac-
ton guaranteed.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

f. ID. Greene and DIR. w. ID. Ever
hard made a business trip to Sioux
City last week, going by auto.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Bruce McVay, of DeSmet, was re-
newing acquaintauces in Miller this
week.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

NJ. +. SOrenson, undertaken with
the RhOades Furniture Co, was a
business visitor at Pierre this week.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Use Superlative Flour, a home pro-
duct. Made by Miller Roller Mills
Adv.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Fresh fruits in season, fresh can
dies, ice cream and soft drinks at
the Bon Ton Cafe. w. r. Dulin.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Pierre Journal. N. Cassidy. of st.
Lawrence, was admitted to st. Mary's
hospital for treatment this morning.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16
NOTICE

H. H. Campbell is no longer in our
employ and we will not be respcns-
ible for any transaction made by i'm.
Rhoades 3ros.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Rhoades Bros, rooms for rent,
furnished or unfinished. 37tf
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Pierre Capitalize. w. Eakle of
Miller, is a new addition to the.Hipple
Printing force.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

The highest market price paid for
hides at Il. M. Dunn's creamery.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Florence Anderson went to Lake
Preston Sunday for a weeks visit with
friends and relatives.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Warner DINNERS for Ford cars for
sale by w. j. Halloween.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Pratt's Fly chaser and sprays are
best. Wilcox Drug Store.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

The Press and The Dakota Farmer
one year for $500.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Fall and winter samples have ar
rived. Come in and look them oveg.
Davis, the Tailor.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Swat the Fly" with Ell Vampire.
For sale by G. w. Wilcox, druggist.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Auto castings and tubes below list
price. Scofields'.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Mrs. c. H.. Weiblen and children are
visiting relatives in North Hand Co.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

See Botsford Lumber Co. adv. in
this paper.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

A complete line of Everready Day
los. Scofiel6s'.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16
II MILLER PRESS
THURSDAY, AUGUST IS, 1917
PERSONAL AND LOCAL

DR.. and Mrs. G. H.. Sessions were
Black Hills visitors this week.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. ID. T. Bremen are en-
joying a visit from their son who ar
rived last week from Chicago.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Everything in mower supplies.
Scofields'.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

Keen Kutter guaranteed tools.
Scofields'.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-16

otsego guaranteed forks.-Scofelds
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G. w. Wilcox, druggist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
COTTON PRICES
 SHOW F|RMNESS
Covering Movement Gains Headway on Government
 Crop Reports

New York, July 1s.-The strength of
 the near positions loomed up as lead-
 ing influence in the cotton market to-
 day and was responsible in part for
 hrmness in new crop months through
 out the greater part of the sess1on.
 Under very light offerings July sold at 26.90c, a net advance of S6 points while
 october touched 25.44c and December |25.S0c, representing 23 to 24 points ad-
 vance. The close was irregular with
 prices from 9 to S1 points net higher
 Unusual dullness marked the open ing, which was 1 to 5 points lower influenced chiefly by rains in the southwest, On the idea that these were |still insufficient over the drouth sec tions in southern Texas, a covering movement developed which gained fur ther headway at noon on the weekly government weather and crop repol |. noting smallness of the crop through out many portions of the belt With the added influence of near month strength. there as little disposition to press the short side through the afternoon and steadiness was a feature practical Fly up to the close. Owing to the south ern freight situation many predicted a hardening of the nearer new crop months as the delivery days approach. The official forecasts indicated fair and warmer weather in the southwest and further showers in the east were considered unfavorable and account for some of the early buying and local covering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
GRAIN AND PRODUCE

Chicago, July 1s.-officially confirmed crop damage in Texas. Oklahoma and parts of Kansas hoisted the corn market today. but was partly offset later by a renewal of peace talk The close was unsettled at %c to 15sc net advance, with September s16O% and December, sL14ss to sl.14N. Wheat made a steep rise of 13 to 19c, but the amount of business was in- significant. Prices finished steady at the topmost point of the day. s2.2s July and s2.o6 September. Oats gained % to 1Sc, and provisions fell back 5c to 27c.
 Bulls had the advantage most of the time in the corn market although soon after the opening and just at the close sharp setbacks took place.
 Bearish effects of peace gossip brought about in the corn market in the final l5 minutes of trading were based chiefly on Munich report that the German chancellor would declare before Reichs- tag tomorrow for a policy of no an nexations. Regardless of peace rumors, though, corn for immediate delivery went to a new high price record, No. yellow at $2.04 bushel.
 Announcement from Washington that the winter wheat harvest was 10 days to two weeks behind the average time, and that spring wheat from Montana west ward was suffered greatly for moisture seemed to be a source of much uneasi- ness on the part of scattered shorts. Urgent bids did not elicit any offers until 10c had been added to values, and there was prospect of the advance doubled
 Oats were governed by the action ot corn despite the fact that crop reports could hardly have been better from the states of large production.
 Provisions lacked support. The main reason was a decline in hog quotations. Future quotations were as follows: Wheat Open. High Low. Close
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
FLOUR AND FEEDsTIJFF

Mlchlgan Patent Flour-$13.o5. Idaho Patent Flour-s11. .65. tennessee Patent Flour-S11. 10. Hlgh- grade self-rising Flour-s11. 40. II Mealum Grade Self-risng Flour-$l1 25 Hard Winter Wheat Flour-s12.05. Cornmeal-$4.3S per 96-pound sack. Hen Feed-S3.95 per 10o-pound sack. Mixed Horse and Mule Feed-S50d6O. 2. s. Meal, 71a per cent-s47. Cremo Feed Meal-$36 Prime c. s. Hulls-$24. Lintless Hulls-$14. Gray Shorts-$54
 Wheat Bran--$42
 Corn-$2.30.
 Corn Chops-$4.35 No. White. Oats-9Sc per bushel. Wheat-$4 per 10O-pound sack. Choice Pea-green Alfalfa-$32 per ton. Choice Timothy Hay-$29 per ton. No. 1 Timothy Hay-$27 per ton. No. l Johnson Grass-$20 per ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
gOCIE EITY
(continued from Page six)

Bayser at her home on Monroe street Gu their return to Birmingham, they will be accompanied by Miss Bayzer, who will be their guest.-M Montgomery Advertiser
 Maj. Ed Anderson of the First Alabama cavalry and Mrs. Anderson have taken apartments with Mrs. w F. Yarbrough at 11S High 'street-Montgomery Adver- tiser.
 Miss Roberta Wilson, who has been the guest of MT. and Mrs Harry Wal strum, will leave today for Montgom- cry to visit MT. and Mrs. Emmett Jones'
 Miss Maude Davis and Miss Imogene Poe are at Wrightsville Beach for few weeks
 Judge and Mrs. w. I. Grubb and chil- dren have returned from New York, where they spent the past few weeks.
 Mrs William Orrison, who has spent a few weeks in Anniston with her son, Mir William Orrison, Jr., and Mrs. Or rison, has gone to Atlanta to visit her son, MT. Herbert Orrison.
 Mir Darby Brown and children are the guests of Mrs Browns sister, Mrs. Charles Bell and MT. Bell, in Anniston
 MT. and Mrs. Richard Bowron, who were recently married, will return to- morrow from their wedding trip, and will be at home with Mir. and Mrs. James Bowron for tho summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-19
New York Futures
Port Cotton Market

New Orleans: Middling, 2550c; r'e- ceipts 1929; sales. 2149: stock, 1S>,54S Galveston: Middling, 2650c; receipts 144O sales. 1532; stock. 117,620. Mobile: Middling, 25.1Sc; receipts !259; stock, 11,193. Savannah: Middling. 26.SSc; receipts 644; sales, il; stock, 65,6S3. Charleston Middling. 25Ac; receipts, IT, sales, 100; stock, 14,796. Wilmington: Stock, 49,534 Texas City: Stock, 15,064. Norfolk Middling, 25.3Sc; receipts, 726 stock, HAP. Baltimore: Stock, 37,105. Boston: Middling. 26s5c; receipts, 75; stock, 37.105. Philadelphia: Middling, 25.7oc; stock, 1928.
 New Yo4k: Middling. 27.25c; stock, 51,673.
 Minor ports: Stock, 27,42o.
 Total today: Receipts. ASA; exports, s764; stock. 663,S06.
 Total for week: Receipts. s327; ex- ports, 59.SS1.
 Total for season: Receipts, 7,2s6,755; exports, 5,440,055.