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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-11-23
HAVE YOU MADE
ALL THOSE
REPAIRS

Winter blasts will soon find the weak spots in
your house and out-buldings. Now is the time
to make needed repairs. If it is new founda-
ton you need, we have the Universal cement
and everything else you will want.
Perhaps you need only few pieces of sheathing
or cIapboardng to make your wall wind-tight.
A few hours with hammer saw and nails will
make your place ship-shape and give you winter
comfort.
Do it while you have the matter in mind. Make
list of materials you need, no matter how little,
and attend to it now, while the weather is good
and hauling easy If you want, we can recon-
mend good contractor, who will do it alta fair
price.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-12-12
In His NeIahhor,a EYES.

II have been rejecting" said an old
timer, upon the case OF the average
man. MS his neighbors see him.
III he is poor, he Is bad manager.
II he is prosperous. everyone wants
To do him favor.
"if he Is in politics, It's for pork. "
he Is not In politics, one can't place
him. ncd he's no good for his coun-
try.
"If he gives not TO charity, then
he's siinsy dog. II he does give, it's
for show.
''lf he Is active In religion, he Is Il
hypocrltc. If he evInces no Interest
In matters spiritual. he's hardened
sinner.
"If he shows affection, hc's soft
scntlmen,alist. II he seems to care
for no one, he's eold-blooded.
"lf he dies young, there was great
future ahead OF him. If he attalns old
age, he las missed his cailing"-The
Lamb.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-12-12
So Weak And
Sick Could
Hardly w ak
Medicines Never Seemed to
Help Any Until This Far
mer Found New Remedy
NETGBORS BOUGHT AND
FGR YEARS HE Supplied
THEN WITH IT TOO.

"My stomach got in such ter
rible shape | wasn't hardly able
to get about" writes NJ. a. En-
mis-, of st. Adams, w. Va, r
f. d. No. ..
81 had used several different
kinds of medicine but none of
them did me any good, until
one day | got hold of a bottle
of Acid Iron Mineral and it
helped me so much WANTED an
other bottle. The druggists
didn't have any more so went
and sent away for some, and
that was years ago. 1t cured
me aud neighbors all around
here kept after me so much to
get them some too tina; for
eight Yeas | sold for the max
ers ! don't know how many
bottles ana the whole town got
TO using Acid Iron Mineral.
Folks were so enthusiastic
about it they used it on the cat
tie aud horses aud then some
body discovered il would stop
blood and heal cuts and |
wouldn't be without IA bottle in
the house for ii lot. / gladly
recommend 1.-THE best all around
medicine any farmer ever had
on the place, writes Mr.. Ennis.
Acid Iron Mineral is the prod
uct of Il natural medicinal iron
deposit and is so highly con
cenirated it is a cheaper, stron.
ger, and better iron medicine
for stomache, kidneys, rheuma-
tism and blood. Get bottle
today. People all over tn e
state praises it too.-adv.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-12-12
COMMONPLACE MAN AS He is
Takes life Easy, Revels in Small Priv.
lIe9es and Regards Own Opln-
ions Safe and Sound.

II is rcstful 10 be commonplace. 1t
insnrcs long life and popularity. To
be perfectly commonplace, observes
the Milwaukee News. is TO revel in
small privileges and to receive the
homage OF small circles.
The truly commonplace person is
snugly self-conident. He is secure In
his job. While he never earns big
money. lie Is reckoncd sn:e mnn In
petty employment. He redds the pn-
per and does not understand anything
he rends. But he gives his opinion
freely. And his crony. who also Is
absolutely ignorant of the subject In
question, mods his head and pronomnces
him IA sound man"
The commonplace individual usually
marries n woman with little money.
He frequently owns the home In which
he lives. lie otherwise occupies TN
apartment exactly like hundred 9th.
ers even to the India rubber plant.
The commonplace man has an ex.
cellent digestion. He does not believe
In nerves Everything he does not do
himself Is reckoncd peculiar. His days
arc absolutely alike. His furnace is
lighted NJ the same time every year.
And II the weather has different
opinion as To the suitable climate to
his own, why 1t is damned forever by
his remark as TO its "unseasonnblc-
ness Ills family stine "unscason.
able" sncezes. But to suggest fire
would be more than their lives would
be worth, AS soon extend an Invita-.
tion 10 the kaiser.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-12-12
The eres, Game.

Mrs. Murcenry WINS palpitatlng with
cagerness when Hlnrlssn returned from
the ball.
who lid You dance with mostT
she asked.
MIR, Bashful. the millionaire"
Really Has he declared his In
:cntlons yet. darl.ngT'
Yes
Mrs. Murcenry ncnrly swconed with
jay.
s"oh, my precious child, I'm SO glad.
What did he say:'
"lic declared he would never mar
ry," said Clnrissa, mud then ran for
tho smelling salts.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-12-12
Southern Railway Syste1
condensed Time Card
EASTERN TINE

NO. l, Daily: I.y. Mopr,.,
m; Elizabeth,on Mn City 0;Sss
rlsto c s;so a m; Lv. B RI %,' a
pert Yard II 80 a. m e ca ln;; Al. |
NJ 40; y at Albert Yard for Vsneei' '
w Daiiy' Ly. 81; Cbsrles 9 ppslaet!
Appalachia $50 a n S 40 a.
lO:'l n. m; Moccasin Z. Nate q
M; Ar. Bristol le,lo STsp ioaS
from I a. s'9 @s. Cap with MAJ ~
NO. o. .; DAILY: Lv. Bulls Gan s.ib,
Moceas,n Gap 1886; Gate ca III q I
a, M Big Stone Gap ls..ss my iOi
ar, Appalachia :Oo y m no p q
NO 4, Daily; Lv.iAppalaehI, %
H,g stone Gap l:i5 D m n.y. m
Yard 3:l5 y, NJ. : Gate nv; ~ Alb A..
m (; Ar. Bulls Gap $ ID n % .
R,;s,a AZ Albert Yard with No a y
NO. ., Daily: Lv Bristol Ia :,
1aie City GIG p. m. Big S,o.rc ! !
'o< m. Appalachia 5 O5 n
ar; 81. Charles 9:i5 y. m T.
NO u, Daily: l.v. Albert Yard a.
m, Gate City 3:I5 n: m A. T p.s.
1;iO p m; Lv. Bristol SID = 90.
Eiizabcthton G:ij p. m Ar H. H.,
tain City $40 p. IN. ''V'
NO. ", pa,ly except Sunday: Iy n,
zap li;iO a. m. Ar. Rogers
l2'OJ p. IN. a''''
No. 10, Daily, except Sunday. 10 D
ersvilic 1850 a. IN. Ar. Bulls {
No. J. Daily, except SUNDAY. l.v II,
Gap ';l9 p IN. Ar Rogersyils Q
No. IL. Daily, except SUNDAY; Iy y
efsHille 5;lo y. M, Ar. Balls {
l:lOp. IN.
w. Il. ALLEN, d. p. A..
Bristol,
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-12-12
RuIns Of Monas.ery on oeoraIan MIltarx Roaa

renson or other under the influence of
the Russian, hut even now each tribe
keeps TO It's own particular custom
and religion. md to its own sinsil com
munity. To Illustrate how original and
bizarre is the population of the Cnu-
casus district, 1t mny be mentioned
that there hrc ca tribes. AMI that over
100 different languages and dials,tr
are spoken.
The economic conditions and stang
ards of civilization of this mixed popu.
lntlon are varied. There nre some
plnces which might be considered high
~ civilized centcrs of modern culture
and technique, for instance such towns
as Bnku, Batouin, vladikavkas.
Crosby, Ekntcrlnodar, Noyorosslsk snd
Tiilis. On the other hand. in places
remote from civilization, and 10 pnr-
ticular in the mountain caves mud
passes, life is very primitive.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1917-12-12
An ALTERNATIVES.

THAT poor old salt sitting yonder
In the Sailors mission has never been
baptized"
well. well--as he Is a salt they
ought ut least TO sprinkle him."
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25

Buy heart tag here today and
help the crippled children
Today Is Heart Day for the benefit
OF crippled children in Michigan who
are being cared for and benefited by
the Michigan Child Welfare League.
This league is doing much needed
work throughout the state and is dem
onstrating that il Is not necessary for
child to go through life dependent
upon the charity Of others because Of
physical handicap.
Little Heart Tags are being sold
all over the town today and your
gifts for these little hearts will help
the Michigan Child Welfare League
TO straighten the bodies OF little Grip
pied children in your own county and
state, and make them into happy,
healthy useful citizens Five cases
in Crystal Falls have already been
reported to Miss Wilson, district SUI
perintendent OF the league and the
cases will be investigated before Miss
Wilson leaves the city, and il is hoped
that the league will be able to benefit
them in the near future
Ladies' who are acting as a com
Mite for the tar day are Mrs. A. l..
Haight Mrs. Bosanko, Mrs. scadden
and Mrs Rein
a number Of the young ladies' Of
the town are assisting by selling the
tags
Buy a tag today and pay as much
for it as you are able Remember
such a contribution viii be used for
the relief Of suffering crippled child
rem and their development into use
ful citizens
The slogan today is Smile and
Buy a Tag
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25

Miss Jane. Hosking Of Iron Noun
tain, who visited relatives and friends
In this city. has returned TO her
home.
Lloyd Coombe, OF lshpeming. spent
his vacation visiting his parents. Rev.
and Mrs. Coombe. He returned TO
his home the early part OF the week.
Miss Grace Wilson left this week
for Milwaukee TO enter the millinery
house OF Blumenfeld & Locher, 10
take up this seasons millinery styles.
Harry Fraser leaves tonight for Fl.
Sheridan 10 enter the officers train
ing camp He will be accompanied
by several from the west side OF the
county, including Prosecuting Attor-
ney McDonough
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Conlin and Miss
Evelyn left last Saturday by auto for
Whitewater Wis, 10 visit with Mr.
Conlin's mother who is not in the best
OF health. From Whitewater Mr.. Con
lin took his mother TO a Chicago hos
pital for treatment
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25
pYrHIANIsM AT 4 GLANCE.

The knights of Pythias is the third
largest purely fraternal order in the
world, and the youngest, having been
founded in the city OF Washington,
on Feb 10, 1864. II comprises fifty
five grand domains Estates, territor-
les and provinces), has upwards of
5000 subordinate lodges with lodges
in Alaska, Australia. Canal Zone,
Gina, Hawaii, and the Philippines. II
has approximately 100000 members.
The financial strength of the order
Is matter OF extreme qualification.
the finance being invested in such a
way as to make the cash available
20 at once relieve destitute brethren
or the widows and families OF de-
ceased brethren I'm the briefest pos
sible time. During each year the
order is credited with the expenditure
Of about $2,OOO,OOO for relief purposes.
About $4.6O00OO represents the in
vestments in lodges and temples by
subordinate lodges. and new temples
arc being erected at the rate Of fifty
per year. In real estate holdings the
order represents over SS.O6c,000, much
OF this being homes for the aged
brethren and orphan children OF mem.
bers.
The domain Of Michigan Is rapidly
creating fund called the Founda
tion Relief Fund which in few year
will amount to 100000. the interest
on this fund 10 all 90 70 the relief Of
members and their families hi dis-
tress. the interest on this fund now
being used for the said purpose. as
fast as It accumulatos. with the best
OF results
This order furnishes a vast field
Of usefulness for those who uphold
friends. home. flag. and country and
the work Of the order offers splendid
educational features TO the young
man with ambitions for self improve
ment
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25
persollals

Mrs. Joseph Bittner left last Tues
day evening for Chicago
The Misses Myrtle and Maude Bice
Of Marquette are In the city visiting
relatives and friends.
Webb's garage received a carload
Of 1918 Bucks last Wednesday ana
all Of them have been sold
A large number Of outside cars was
in evidence about the city last Sunday
Autoists are taking advantage OF the
good roads.
The Mystic Workers held their an
nual picnic at Fortune lake last sun
day. II was well attended by members
and their friends
Menominee was awarded the next
meeting Of the Sons OF Herman at the
concluding session Of the convention
held in Norway. Michigan.
A large number Of miners who were
recently laid OF at the Tobin mine
went to Bessemer last Monday morn
Ing to work in the mines around that
place.
Carpenters and painters are in the
city this week repainting and repair
Ing the St Paul depot and ware
house and other buildings owned by
the company.
Miss Elmie Carlson left last Tues
day evening for Chicago to resume
her duties as nurse after visiting at
the home OF her parents in this city
the past four weeks
large number OF people picked
blue berries on the plains last sun
day and many returned with pals full
but suffered a severe drenchlng from
the heavy rain early in the afternoon.
car passed through the city last
Sunday containing family from
Seattle. Washington They were ON
their way 20 Minneapolis and had with
them tents and all camping equip
ment
Mrs NJ Johnson and son Walter.
and Miss Anna Reese Parent OF Crys-
tai Falls. motored to the city Sautr.
day for few days visit with rela-
tives. They returned to their home
Wednesday morning. Manistiquc
Pioneer Tribune,
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25
NEW BRIDGE At IRON RIVER

We are told that there's a new
bridge over the river at Iron River
or course a new bridge naturally
would be put over the river We can
not imagine one being put under a
river hut they are saying that one
has 10 have an aoroplanc to get to
the bridge Can II be that rat OBrien
"a expecting an invasion of The Ger
mans end has made the bridge So
They cannot use it2 Newott In Ish.
pcming Iron Ore
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25

Mrs I. Hogan Of Chicago, is in the
city, the guest at the home OF her sis
ter, Mrs Walter Fisher.
Miss Hilma stolberg went TO Chica
90 this week and will remain there
for ten days, selecting fall stock Of
millinery parlors
The Chicago Clothing store is hold
ing another sale this week and next
Bills were issued from this office the
first Of the week announcing IT,
Frank D. Ball and family left here
last Wednesday by auto for Duluth
where they will spend a few days
visiting friends and relatives,
Conrad Johnson of steubon street,
left the city Tuesday for Crystal
Falls. where he will make a week
visit with relatives. Manistique
Pioneer Tribune.
Mr. John Moran, Mrs Napoleon
Gauthier and children, Hannah.
Alice and Raymond are in the city
the guests at the home OF Mr. and
Mrs. John Trombley
Mrs. Peter Doucette, accompanied
by her sister. Miss Lena Miller, left
Friday morning for a weeks visit
with friends and relatives at Iron
Mountain. Marinette and Oconto
Frank Trombley. motorcycle officer
for Marquette county was arrested
and assessed with fine and costs
amounting to 50 in Munising yester-
day for not negotiating a street cor
ner in that city properly Mining
Journal
Rev. and Mrs. Guy " Hoard and
daughter will leave tomorrow for
their vacation which will be spent on
ranch in Iron county. They will be
the guests OF Mr. and Mrs l. G. Hick-
man at their Fence River ranch Mrs
Hickman is sister Of Rev. Hoard
Escanaba Mirror
William Reynolds returned last
Tuesday morning from Buffalo. where
he went 60 represent the local aerie
of Eagles to the grand lodge convcu
tion We are advised that the next
national convention Of the order viii
be held in Milwaukee. The prospect
OF Iron county aeries sending a dele
cation 20 the convention to be held
IN Milwaukee is said TO be bright The
distance Is short and the expense of
railroad travel would be light enough
10 warrant the trip without making
any great sacrifice.
.---@O----a-4
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25

FOR SALE Evinrude detachable
motor and boat Both in good condi
tion Inquire at this Office
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25

The Michigan state Telephone Com
pany unloaded three carload Of poles
here this week. They are going 10
change the telephone line between
this city. Crystal Falls and Iron
Mountain, putting it on the new coun-
ty road The line now to the Falls
runs north on the old road pa u
Washburn's farm Florence Mining
News
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25

AS the outcome of wager last
Tuesday evening between Olof CrOg-
han and Charles uren the latter has
agreed to drive his Buick automobile
backwards from here TO Fortune
Lake. Mr. Ureu has set no date or
time as to when he will perform this
remarkable feat, but We understand
1t will be pulled off some time next
week
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25

William ST. Arnauld, manager of
the city hall theater has succeeded In
signing up the play, THE Soldier
Girl" musical comedy The exact
date has not been made public as yet
but II will hc some time early next
month This will be the first road
show 10 visit the local theater during
the coming season The cast includes
several New York musical comedy
artists and theater-goers may rest as-
surcd Of rare treat in music, com
edy, dancing, scenery and wonder
ful ballet
There "a one thing we like about the
newspaper fellows Of the upper pen
insula. They practice what they
preach. They counsellod loyalty to
the country and followed II up by hav-
ing some one Join, for some
place IN the army Of Uncle Sam. in
almost every instance They remind
Us of those fellows who brayed loud
~ for war until we had a.. and then
quit their braying. as soon a. thev
found their pretended desires gratn
ed They remind rs OF those fellows.
Just hocanse they arc 50 different.
Kcwccraw Minor
The diamond drill., 1917-08-25

The Chicago Clothing store Is hold
ing another sale this week and next.
Bills were issued from this Office the
first Of the week announcing it.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-14
TO OPERATE:
RAILROADS OF NATION.
Power to Use Rolling Stock as Ncccs-
s:;ry Tor War Will BE
Wilson's
EMPLOYEES WILL BE DRAFTED
Control OF Telegraph and Telephone
Lines Will Also BE Under Gov.
ernmcntai Direction - Chairman
AdnmsOn Introduces Bill.

wASHJNt;ToH Ann ~ p,,, 60
~ '''ei ANYWAY ohlcti'S
10 operate any part OF their rolling
stock during war time as he may gee
fit. without actually taking. over r,r-
roads =. ,.;,o :, ,,,,
49, ~
''e '''''o" o"' o' ''S' session rein
troduccd in amended form to-day by
Chairman \,Iamson Of tho rr,uso ,,n,,
...
W ''
=" '"' S"'c''' 10 cohtroi ana operate
~ r"''to'"' telegraph and tcienhonc
''""S' l" "r"'' 'hc'r employees INTO the
"'''''"'! Sc'' re |" US" inc military
III projecting '"e oicri'''oh OF ,raiiwaE
''"cS' "'h 10 increase inc perSonnel OF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-14
PROGRESSlVES NAME NEW
NATIONAL COMMITTEE
VIII Carry Oui Plans for kmnl-
EamntinE With Prohibition
Party
BY y ssocia,ed rres,.I

ST. LOUIS. April l3.-The Progress
sire National Convention to-day oustcd
III" national committee that last sum-
MGR Endorsed Charles Il. Hughes the
Republican nominee for President and
named new national committee to
carry out tho plans for amalgamating
with the Prohibition party
Plans for this amalgamation were
approved to-day by the convention.
Victor Murdoch. of Wichita. Kans,
who presided over tho Progressive Ma
tional Convention in Chicago last juno,
was elected chairman OF the executive
committee of the party. and Matthew
Hale. Of Boston. was elected national
chairman. other officers chosen were
+. H. Chase. New York. national score
tary: J. y. ri. Hopkins. of New Jersey.
national treasurer.
The executive committee is composed
% Victor Murdoch. John NJ. Parker. OF
Louisiana; -. II. Carroll North Ia
kota; T. NJ. Ingersoll, Idaho: John Tay-
Tor, New York: Albert y. Nortoni, Mis-
souri,. and e. y. Mcclure Georgia.
Mr.. Parker attacked tho Socialists for
their attitude in the war with Ger
many. He said he would walk back to
Louisiana before he would vote to ANAL
;,anratc the Progressive party with the
Socialists
Mr.. Parker spoke in favor Of uni
rcrsal military training. saying that it
would develop american young men
physically and would break down class
distinction.
The members OF tho national! COM
mit,ce include:
Alabama. George s. O'Ecar. Eirming
ham; Florida. W. II. Anderson, Jack :
sonvillc; Georgia, g. %. Mcclure. At
lanta: Louisiana, w. II. Price. Tho,
daux; mississippi f. T. Tridjc. Ellis
Vile; North Carolina. y. G. Hrown.
Hillsboro: Tennessee. !. c. Ramsey.
Cleveland: Virginia. r. r. Fairfax,
Roanoke: West Virginia. Charles y.
kimball. SiStcrsvillc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-14
It'd. WANTS

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sunday unim sn.s .pls ss per ' is:.
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to 90 ffhaAHG liz "a G. G2HY CASH 'ro Ac'
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Minimum space. Two lines
5I,n EZRA , anu : DAii.i insertions. 20 cents.
~u>sf.Gu Insertions. 40 cent?.
situations Wanted. Maie nnd Female.
zoe DAlLi OF SCND.,i. cents "a iiue.
BASIS Oh measurement 10 svIia agate. ~
h"sS 10 the iuen. snu Blk ..o.us to Inc Inns.
S'dts'htatona not guaranteed after 5 L. 81.
Z. sebSialAO,o lUh I'D. NAST ADS.
g. me following lin.eo- L..patGn Dran.u Of
H,es A.. ;or tue convenience ot the pubic.
,ss sn H o,s arr 4ss stSspsd =: tnsn a. tue
WEST Oh FoUsAEE STREET.
West End tnarmacy. :.:1 W. Cary ST.
.ayedo's Drug store. FLOYD AVs. and
.oS Gasri S.I q TURNER Druggist, we., Broad.
kkvIn'a Fh,rin.ey.s ;2ss Hanover Ave.
M" i! gaos prnS s'S,s; 1osa uso's Az,
Ale. Allen Avenue Pharmacy. Allen AZ. anu
4 h Soh p4s. H si c." az e. lam g.
EuInstr. Drug Store. 4ei We', brosj st.
<, iarrant Drug stois. .oL.ree ana broad
co,lESAsT OF FouShE l, SsTnEEl.
ME.isSsfke5s. si.:sis i i.rSs1 St.
fs, 4: Jsns,es DRUG ssSIe. =. e bIosa St
IS Wallis Drug store. Fifth anu Marsha SIS
y. H. f. H 6siSsha 100 s Sar MoF .,, ere! ST
,.s MGhsLdson DRUG StoI=. 6ol y. Seven
turner's Pharmssy. r% ~Gne nr.t aHi Main
.h M1I! "a. Pharmacy ."en,> nrs, anu Mar
Springer DRUG Company. 'rwen,y.thirl and
$, iierd's Drug store. T~en,y ninth and Z
Weed & s3haat DRUG Co. twenty nth
<, Woods Pharmacy. Twent, ritz aId Leigh
=, Church Hin pharmacy. $500 Far, Broad
p: Craig Drug. store. esoU +. Broad $,
rh ~, anrnson Clap street Drug Store. tVl -
TAIRHoUST.
tatDount Pharmacy. "l:6 dartmouth Ave
BARTON WEIGHTS.
49,, ..yr p5uS store North Ay.
S'ecfes DRUG store. 1900 North Ave
HIGHLAND PARK.
a =: Cosby Co. Aoo Third Ave.
W. n. vaughan. Fourth and stuart.
y n. Townsend. Milton and Msryls nd
SOUTH RICHMOND.
Char "; Garr:son. 1903 Hull ST.. and 3iiI
Woodland %ooP Hsi1S!s nE instmac, .l,.
s.mnes Avenue
swANSbuHo.
i - NJ i:"terts Drug Store. -.-i Hu!l ST,
j. A. BLACK a,ft1u LWI Whitman, 49,,
fcopies Drug stor.. asov Willis n,-Uu!s
Times. bispatci Branch. 40 horjn s,g4.
more street. PHDnc rri-:=su-Y -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-14
RAILROADS TO RELEASE:
MANY COAST VESSELS

Ry Associated Prcss.l 81
w NSFl INGTON. April l3.-Plans 10
release tor government use many coast
wise vessels on both the Atlantic aud
i'aciiic scaboards are under way AMONG
tn" chief railroads.
Through tho Council OF National De-
fcnsc. the Eoycrumcn; has rcoucsted
the roads SO To rcarrangc their seized :
ulcs and facilities as to permit the
release OF virtually all vessels in coast
wise trade. Many ot ,hc ships would
probably be used in the transportation
of food*tuffs ana supplies to the allies,
pending tho construction Of the gov
crnnicuts feet OF wooden vessels. tho
FIRST OF which will he ready in about
five months.
Steamships operating on the Great.
Lakes also will be used for the same
purpose. w. i. Connors, Of Buffalo,;
who controls thirty-tivc vessels on tho
lakes. called ut the White House to-
day to say that six vessels OF his fleet
viii be available. ait
y stable fleet for the transatlantic.
trade. officials believe, could he oh
tainch quickly by taking over the chief
coaatwisc vessels plying out OF, New
York TO New England. Southern and
Gulf ports.
The Chief problem confronting the
railroads is to dispose OF the burden OF
traffic carried by the coastwisc YES
:'cls. The railroads arc operating all
most 10 the ma Nimum. but through
pooling their interests in cuuipmcnt.
hope to evolve II plan under which
most of tho coastwisc ira tlic can be di-
verified to rail lines ,t