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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-24
Overcome Obstacles.

Don't let obstacles or hardShips
worry you-a goodly share OF difficult
ties and hardShjps have the same eff
feet upon the right kind of young man
as blows have upon piece of steel
that is being tempered. Sethacks
train you 10 fight better. The Black
Friday panic of 1873 bankrupted me
Just after | had made my first start
in business. when twenty-eght, and
| well recall an older man then say
ing to me, by way of consolation:
Happy and lucky is the man who fails
when he is young robert Dollar in
the American Magazine.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-24
CHESS AND CHECKER
TOURNEY PLANNED

A tournament between the Ottawa
Chess PLAYERS and the La Sale play
ers will be held on next Tuesday
evening, May 9th, at the Ottawa
Boat Club. The same players VINO
took part in the tournament at the
La Sale Commercial club two weeks
ago. will play again next week. y
challange has also been sent Laoalle
by the Ottawa checker enthusiasts
for a checker tournament TO take
place at the same time the chess
tournament is being held.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-24
Apache Custom.

In order TO ascertai, the time OF
day, the Apache indians used gourd
Oh which the stars of heaven were
marked. AS ;Ae constellation rose the
Indian could tell the hour by referring
to the gourd, and by turning the gourd
round he could tell the order in which
the considerations might be expected
to appear.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-24

the most competent men who could
be secured for trustees and then let
them have full charge and control.
Regrets for their inability to be
present were read from the former
Superintendent Miss Elizabeth AS
seltine, former trustee Edward G..
Swift and Dr. Franklin OF Spring Val
ley who had hoped up to the last
moment to be present.
After the banquet the splendid
building was thoroughly inspected by
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-24
FUNERAL or LIEUT..
HOFFMAN MONDAY

The funeral service fer Lieut. Doug
las Hoffman vii be held at Christ
Episcopal Church on Monday after
noon at o'clock, and burial will be
made in the Ottawa Avenue Gene
tetr.
Lieut. Hoffman was the son OF Dr..
and Mrs. John Hoffman of Chicago
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-24
Various AIphabets.

There is quite Il difference in the
number of letters in the alphabets Of
the languages of the world. The Eng
lish language contains &c letters; the
French, 23 the Italian, 20; the Span
ish, -; the German, %; the Siavonic,
% the Russian, Il; the Latin, % the
Greek. "a; the Hebrew, -; the Ara
bic. rs; the Persian. -, and the Turk
ish, SO.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-24
CHICAGO MaRkE I S

Chicago market rcpor: rlrni9het Il
no Free Trader Journal by W Il
ltnyre, member Of Chicago Board o
Trade. Molouey building, phone loti
Correspondent Lamson Bros. l. co.
Chicago
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-24

TRY THE FREE TRADER-IOl'ltNA
WNNT-ADS FOR Quick RESULTS
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-24

, The Young Womans Missionary
Guild of the First Congregational
church will meet on Monday even
evening in the parlors of the church
A picnic supper will be served at
G:39 after which mission study
Will be conducted by Miss Bertha
Glover. Mrs Roy Malo will be the
hostess.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-24

Mr.. and Mrs James Mekeel are Gel
ebrating their silver wedding ami
yersary today at their home, l4l9 OF
tawa avenue. The day is being OBJ
served in quiet fashion, with a
family reunion of the members of
the family A silver wedding din
ner will he the only marked celebra-
tion of this memorable occasion
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-24

Members of Santa Maria Court,
Daughters of Isabella, will hold a
Lids party" next Tuesday evening,
May 81, in the Knights of Columbus
club rooms Great preparations are
being made by the committee in
charge to make this a very successful
event. Mrs Frank Sinnott is chair
man of the entertainment committee.
All the guests have been requested to
come dressed in kid" outfits.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-05-24

FOR QUICK RESULTS TRY THE
"WANT-ADS" IN THE FREE
TRADER-JOURN
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-07-24
The Best Test
Is the Test of Time

Years ago A. H. Lang of Is Middle
Street, Skowhegan told OF good re-
suits from using Doan's Kidney Pills
Now Mr.. Lang confirms the former
statement-says there has been ne
trouble. Can Skowhegan people ask
for more convincing testimony?
II had a great deal Of pain in my
back which was very annoying" says
Mr.. Lang. 81 had other symptoms
which showed my kidneys were dis
ordered l knew the trouble might
become serious, so I got Doan's Kid
neys Pills at Sampson & Azores Drug
Store. | was quickly freed from kid
ney trouble" Statement given Janu-
airy %, 1905)
LASTING RESULTS
On June 26, 1916, Mr.. Lang said :
"The cure Doans Kidney Pills gave
me has proven permanent"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Lang had. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Mfgrs,, Buffalo, N. Y.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-07-24

land; Mrs. Blaine Richardson of Clin-
ton; Wallace Ireland and son; Mrs
Meier Eames, Mrs. Perley Stevens
Skowhegan Cephas Walker Madison
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank the kind friends
and neighbors for the sympathy and
Kindness during the two years of our
fathers illness; also for the beauti-
full flowers at his death.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. y. Karls
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A Fentiman
Capt. Edward Ireland
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Ireland
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. ". Ireland
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-07-24
ATHENS

~ piobardson,e of5co l. nv. a. tbe
e,..5..u.at IIasnita1
''V luz, = 10 - i19a. :. .ooa., bis
...ag4ion - tou,n ia 10, ,aas,r1d en-
tor,ainn,ant ~ NJ T,banl.fnI Gorson's
uaroId Iudlins from Concord Tunc-
zion Me- Vi e ,.isi,ina ,,.itb yr and
,I NJ - " " pari. 3'' ,rsa,. racenfIy.
,',itb +ha pari l'1- taol. an into trim 10
pangor an ranta ~ orono and visit
Inc, Do. = ,farcb ~ oIdtoWn who
VA, va. . sar+,ar ,astor in Atbens
80. ~. o,,1i
1T. 9eaoil VII l'..i W. 60, ~ ~,
edtioH ~ pt..,,o., .
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-07-24
The News of Somersets Busy Towns

that date members who care TO attend
will make their arrangements out
side Of lodge rooms
Rev Mr. Hubbard representative
OF the Pilgrim Memorial Fund who
spoke before the Congregational
Church last Sunday met with amaz-
ingIv good success. The quota for
the church was $50 At the morn
ing service S3075o was pledged and
within two days they raised their full
quota.
Those who accompanied Mr.. HIATT
to Caratunk last Wednesday evening
very much enjoyed the service. 4
large gathering of people we're pres
ent and the music rendered by the
North Arson friends was appreciated
by all.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-07-24
NORTH ANS0N

Herbert Mitchell, who bought The
Fairbrother property on Main stree
last September, has sold it to Harlan
B. Ellis and his son, Lee Ellis. Mr.
and Mrs. Mitchell will remain there
until next September, when the Ellis
will take possession.
Miss Helen Kennison was the week
end guest of friends in Saco.
William Golf has sold his house on
Union street which is occupied ny
Messrs. Barstow and Barnard, to Les
ter Berry, who has lived for several
years on Elm street, in the house next
to the railroad crossing.
At the last meeting of Rock Point
Encampment the Golden Rule degree
was conferred on five candidates.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-07-24
S0L0N

Mrs Fife Drew came home Friday
from Hayerhill. where she has beer
spending a month with her daughter
Or J. o. Piper and family and Sis
ter Miss Belle Clark are spending {
twO weeks outing at Pleasant Pond
Mrs. Ethel Holway and Mrs. George
Dorr celebrated their birthday Mon
day evening with a gathering at the
Holway home on the hill
about forty of their friends and neigh
bors were present games were enjoy
ed and refreshments were served dur
ing the evening
Don't suffer with aching feet. See
Or Sehol. foot expert at Bison d
Conants Shoe Store, Skowhegan, Mon
day and Tuesday
Merle Mahonev arrived here We'd
nesday. Mr. Mahoney has just re
turned from overseas Nearly all OF
our boys are home now. We under
stand that Owen MeClintick is on this
side and Is expected home soon.
Mr.. Washburn of Connecticut was
in town this week in the interest of
the Y. VI. c. A.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. c. Tuscan, Mrs.
Cooley and Mrs Boynton were in The
Forks. Saturday p. IN,
John Savage has finished cutting
his hay and come home.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Dorr who have
been in town for a few weeks started
Tuesday on their return making stops
in Gardiner, Boston and Niagara.
Rev. George Hubbard of Massach-
usetts spoke Sunday in the Gongrega-
ton church on the Pilgrim Memorial
Mr.. and Mrs Malon Patterson are
planning to go to their cottage IN
Southport soon.
Miss Sarah Irvine has sold her
Corson.
house on Pleasant street to Aston
The last meeting of the D. A. r..
Chapter WAS held at Bingham and Il
very pleasant afternoon it proved to
be for members who were able TO be
present. The next meeting Mrs.
Viola Gray and daughter hostess.
Mrs. Dora Rowell was the daugh-
ter of John and Caroline Norris
CLANCY and was born in Scion, May
4. 1852. On Nov. 90, 1870 she was
united in marriage to David Rowell,
also a native of Scion. They had
one son Aston of this town. Mrs
Rowell was a home-maker and cared
for her youngers sister Caroline
when they were left motherless and
later also this sisters son Harold,
for many years. Mrs Rowell has
been an invalid for many years, but
kept about her home and cared for
her husband. She was a member OF
the Home Circle and always helped
as her health would permit. Mrs.
Rowell leaves besides her husband,
who will be so years old next month,
the son and wife already mentioned,
also an older sister Mrs. Maria Rob
inson of Annisquam, Mass. and the
younger sister Mrs. George H. Webb
of Skowhegan who has been able to
be with her during her last illness,
The services We're held from the late
home Wednesday p. m, Rev. 1, Is.
HIATT attending. The abundance of
beautiful flowers was expressive OF
the love and esteem she was held by
friends and neighbors. The inter
nopnt was in the village cemetry.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-07-24
Card Of Thanks

We wish to thank our neighbors
and friends for their kindness and
sympathy in our great sorrow. Also
for the beautiful flowers sent.
David Rowell
Mr.. and Mrs. Aston Rowell
Mr. and Mrs. George H. Webb
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Randlett
Scion Maine, July "a, 1919.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-07-24
WELLINGTON
NOTICE

The Wellington Branch, American
Red Cross will hold a meeting at the
Grange Hall, Friday evening, July
25th at s p. N. for the election of Of
ficers and all other business that may
come before the meeting. A good at
tendance is desired
MARY SCRLBNER,
Spprafarv
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------
ow, Mrs. Flora (Collins) Larrabee,
who formerly attended Arson Acade-
my, and is a niece Of l. II. and II. -
Ellis.
The Sunshine Society will have a
nienic Tuesday afternoon. July %. Ia
which everyone IS invited to come and
bring lunch. II will be in Cyrus
Moore'5 grove whore so many Sunday
School picnics have been held in days
gone by.
Friday. Fred p. Porter and his
da92nter l'1c'ei WI, VI T plnta ' 1nU,
Yorl, Mr. Gilman Of Pennington and
Dana Fogg of Strong We're calling on
friends here. Mr. Porter and his
daughter made the tour from Idaho
in his car in twentp-eight day with a
long stop in NTichiean
Mr.. and Mrs LeBron Of Chicago,
IN and Mrs. Charles Cony of TEN
/ plo we're guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. F.
/ II Hollev from Friday To Sunday.
E. f. Richards and family Of Far
mington we're calling on friends in
town the first of the week.
Mrs Leo Ellis was oDerated on Fri
dav by Drs. Spear and Marston.
There will be very important
meeting of the members of the Con
gregational church and parish at w,
s. Jones home on Madison street, this
Thursday evening at 40 O'Clock.
Frank Cyr of Waterville has con
envy to raise the church building four
feet and nut in a concrete foundation
with brick above ground. and began
work on if. Monday.
,rr,r.>-n
FiF li'i1p ii'i'i'''''D
Fifeld Ireland of Embden passed
away at his home on Kennebec ave
nue. in the early morning of July II,
at ten minutes of one. Mr.. Ireland
WAS the son of Jeremiah and Fannie
fDeanf ireland. and was born in
SkoWhegan Nov. 6. 1929. He was
the last one Of a family Of ten chill
dren. Mr.. Ireland was the grandson
of soldier of 1776. and the son of a
soldier and he himself was a veteran
of the Civil War He enlisted in
the 18th Maine. Company y in the
wear of 1862. and re-enlisted on the
field of battle in 63. serving the re-
mainder of TIE war After the close
of the war. he was in PENNSYLVANIA
FOR two vpare returning to Maine in
1867 and no purchased the farm on
Eonnohoo ovonua wbere no snent tho
roet or his life In 1870 no married
Ida Nav pooIar Of Madison and six
cbiIdran wore horn IN them one diving
in infancy tbo others beinp Mrs vii
Ham kris park street Madison.
can't Edward ireland of Norridge-
wool ~ rho oOtb Fnpinoers Of Fores-
trv. Charles A ireland Wateryille.
engineer nm tho Maine Central Rail
road. Milton " ireland Rrooklvn n
" bonorahTv DISCHARGED soldier of
tbo ood Infantry SUNNY Comnanv and
ure Ion,os Fentin,an who lived with
hin, ~ bic home and cared for him
Mr. ireland had heen an invalid for
tho nost two vaare and was great
sufforor hut . very natient one He
VOC tondorTv cared FOR nv his dauqb-
fore N1rs KarTe and Mrs -Fentiman
md made nc comfortable as nosaible
We was hind neiqhbor and will he
groot1v n,ieeed in tho neiqhborhood
uboro no bad rivad On long He was
, man maj never refused To resnond
r. tbo orv of distreee and was ALWAYS
rood,, 70 holm IN INV and everv wav
r1o voc lova1 griond n those no
corod For mr. Ireland was tho last
~ tho old eartIors of this road With
Tho ovcontinn ~ ,rrs IT II SnauIdinp
The daily banner., 1919-06-19

FOR SALE Sweet peas. Miss Annie
Harrison, Is Glasgow st. 530-tf.
FOR SALE-Best grades of hay. j.
H. Waller, phone &c. 5-20-tf
The daily banner., 1919-06-19
Civil Service Jobs for Yanks

Washington, d. c., June 17.-Al-
though there is a desire on the part
of the Congress, the heads of execu-
tive departments, and the Civil Ser
vice Commission to recognize in all
proper ways the claims Of returning
soldiers, sailors, and marines to enl-
ployment in the classified civil scr
vice, the Civil Service Commission
feels that in order to avoid naisarrre-
hension certain facts should pc b.'ou-
ght to the attention of the men
The law provides for certain pref
erences in appointment in @avor 2f
discharged so,:tlSrs, sailors and ma
rines. 1t should be understood, how
ever, that preference claimants must
qualify in open competitive examina-
tioas unless they left the classified
=. 4 service to enter the military or
i-.,.. service.
.'hese examinations are announc-
ed from time to time to meet the
The daily banner., 1919-06-19
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Soft crabs, crap meat
and fish bait. Willis Bell. Is Water
street, Cambridge. 6-2-1m.
The daily banner., 1919-06-19

| lis, of Hartley, Del. assert that Mr..
Montague was the first mdn &c see
Fountain when he poked lis head
out from under the straw in the
barn on Ford's farm. William Led
mum, James A. Cannon, of Easton:
| Patrolmen Francis NJ McCioskey. of
! the Northeastern district, and Peter
| j. kohler, of the Eastern district,
Fold's farm by James Taylor, who
was acting upon information furn-
ished him by }. .. Hummer, station
agent at Marydel. claim that they
captured the negro after search OF
the barn and straw sheds.
McCloskey. they say, was the first
member Of the party to see the fugi-
tive and he Immediately called upon
him to surrender. The negro start
ed TO crawl from under the straw,
according to their story, and as he
did SO. ex-She,iff Cannon caught
him by the arm and pulled him out
Fountain was then placed in Mr..
Lednum's car, between the two po-
lcemen, and was brought safely
back to Easton.
Sergeants Webster, Frazier and
Parr, of the Southern district, Bal
timore, each filed a claim 70 a part
Of the reward, as they maintain that
the negro was captured as the result
of information furnished by them
Henry Wilkinson, editor of the Caro-
line Sun. says he put the officers up
on the first direct clue that led to
Fountains apprehension. j. o. Hum
mer stated that he directed the scar
chers to Fountains hiding place, but
that he made no demand for a share
of the money as he was not present
when the arrest was made.
The committee took the iestim ony
under advisement and is expected to
make its decision public tomorrow.
The money is made up of $4,000 Of
fered by the County Commissioners
of Talbot county. $4,000 offered by
Judge Adkins, $3.50 by Judge Levin
Wicks and S250 by Eugene o.
Dunno, attorney. of Baltimore, who
defended Fountain at the trial.
The daily banner., 1919-06-19

Judge William Il. Adkins, of the Cir
cult Court for Talbot county. to take
charge of the reward, and 10 make
final Distribution of it after the Va
rious claimants had been heard. The
interest manifested by the public in
the proceedings today was apparent
ly as keen as that shown ill the trial
OF Fountain. his sensational escape
and subsequent capture on the farm
of William Ford. a negro, at Mary
del, Del. Oh April 23 The Court
House was crowded with a curious
throng and there were frequent mur
murs of approval as the claimants
presented their pleas.
The Delaware contingent brought
with them James ". Satterfield an
attorney of Dov1', to fight FOR their
interests. Edward L. Montague, Ly-
nan j. Scotten and William F. Vii
The daily banner., 1919-06-19

MONEY TO LOAN-I am prepared to
lend on mortgages, In sums to suit
borrowers, amounts ranging from $500
to $4,000. If you wish to borrow mo-
ney, or have some you wish to lend
apply to T. Sangston Insley. Cambridge
Md 1-21-tf
The daily banner., 1919-06-19

Building supplies for all purpo-
ses. Phillips Hdw. Co.-Adv.
The daily banner., 1919-06-19
MANY CLAIM REWARD
Fifteen Demand share of 80 900 Of
tered For Capture Of Fountain-
award |iay DC .9ade To-day.

Easton, Md, June 16.-Ahout Is
persons appeared today before the
committee appointed to take charge
of the $1,000 reward offered for the
gro charged with a criminal assault
on 13-year-old Bertha Simpson, who
escaped from the Sheriff here on the
night of April Il last, and claimed
a share of the money.
The committee, composed of Ma
yor Francis G. Wrightson. of Eas
ton; W. Mason Shehan and States
Attorney Adkins, was appointed by
The daily banner., 1919-06-19
TEACHERS CAUSE AIDED
Plea For Better Salaries Made by
Congress of MOthers-Wi1 Peti-
ton School Board.

fIe;t For bettef salaries i1ttue Dy
Congress of Mothers-WiH Peti-
ton School Board.
A resolution was passed to petit
tion the school authorities Tor high
er salaries for teachers at the an
nual meeting of the Maryland
Branch of the National Congress OF
Mothers and Parent Teacher Asso-
citation, 207 West Franklin street,
Baltimore Monday afternoon. The
association has co-operated with w.
H. Maltbie in the investigation of
public schools. and reported finding
school buildings crowded and out of
repair, bad sanitary conditions, and
| teachers underpaid.
Il could not sleep we'll fot nights"
! declared Mrs. Ira H. HougEten, of
the investigating committee, for
thinking of the dreadful condition
| had seen on my visits to various
schools Parents were declared on
the side of the teachers in the cam
paign for improvements.
Reports of branch associat: :ons in
Maryland showed that the associa-
tion has been aiding the schools
with clothes for poor children. en-
tertainm ents, repairs on buildings,
and improvement of sanitation.
! Men coming to- the soldiers and
sailors homes opened by the asso-
| citation during the war who were un-
caused the association to be more
eager than ever to help forward the
work of the schools.
Building supplies for all purpo-
seS Phillips Hiw Co-AdV,
The daily banner., 1919-06-19

Catarrhal Deafne Ss Cannot Be Cured
by local applications, as thev cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear
There is only one way to cure catarr-
hal deafness, and that is by consti-
tutional remedy. Catarrhal Deafness
is caused by an infiamed condition of
the mucous lining of the Eustachian
Tube. When this tube is infiamed
you have a rumbling sound or i'm
perfect hearing. and when it is en-
tirely closed, Deafness is the result.
Unless the Inflammation can be re-
duced and this tube restored to its
normal condition, hearing will be de-
stroyed forever. Many cases of deaf
ness are caused by catarrh, which is
an inflamed condition of the mucous
surfaces. Halls Catarrh Medicine
acts thru the blood on the mucous
surfaces Of the system.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Catarrhal Deafness
that cannot be cured by Halls Ca
tarrh Medicine. Circulars free. All
Druggists, 75c.
F. J. CHENEY G CO., Toledo, o.
ADV. .-,.
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lakes Poison hy Mistake. Die

Takes Poison by Mistake; Dies.
Cementon, Pa, June 19.-Taking
dose of poison in mistake for cough
medicine, Mrs. Mary Kuchers, of this
Lehigh county town, was taken very
i'll soon after and died before q ply.
,ician could be summoned.
The daily banner., 1919-06-19

needs of the service. They must be
advertised for d sufficient time to
give them due publicity; then the
papers must be rated, registers es-
tablished, and claims of preference
passed upon.
The daily banner., 1919-06-19
Army Has $50 Tanks.

Washington, June 19.-With the de-
livery recently of forty-nine six-tnn
tanks. the present program for this
equipment has been brought 10 conn
pletion. the war department anno.inc-
ed. There are now available go nl.ii-
.ary tanks.
The daily banner., 1919-06-19
MONEY TOLOAN

FOR RENT-New house on Hughlet
street Apply to William e.. Apple
garth. 2-8-tf.
The daily banner., 1919-06-19
FOR RENT

FOR SALE-Pure Jersey and Guern-
sey milk, lac. Qt. E. w. Gibbons, zoe
High st. 6-2-tf
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-04-23
URGES IMPROVEMENT
OF MISSISSIPPI VALLEY
NEW ERA OF PROSPERITY
UNFOLDING.
Jonh M. Parker Makes Strong
Appeal for This Tributary
of Atlantic Seaboard,

Chicago, April 2S.-Development of
the great Mississippi valley, stretch
ing from the Rockies to the Ale
ghenies, and from the Great Lakes
70 the gulf was urged today by John
NJ. Parker of New Orleans, presi-
dent of the Mississippi Valley assoc
iation, az its first annual convention.
He spoke of the new era" unfolding
for the prosperity of the valley.
In the past he said, the valley had
been made tributary to the Atlantic
seaboard. railroad lines of high re-
sistance had been established during
what he called the second period Of
transportation, which has carried the
products of the country from west to
east largely; even the trend Of
thought had been educated, to as east
and west movement The first
period, he mentioned, was that of
pioneer water transportation. OF the
third-the new era"-he said:
"This third period involves the use
Of our waterways in conjunction with
our easy grade rail lines, the efficient
development of our gulf ports. the
efficient use of our American mer-
chant marine. and easy access to the
worlds new markets of great prom
ise-Mexico, Central and South
America, Africa, Oceanica and the
orient. The Panama canal opens the
way"